home entertainment system

Apr 23 2007

Griffin intorduces the AirDock charge, sync, and play docking station for iPod

airdock 20070423 201810 Griffin intorduces the AirDock charge, sync, and play docking station for iPodGriffin Technology today announced a charge/sync/play docking station for iPod, designed to position your iPod as the centerpiece of any home entertainment system.

AirDock provides the output connectors for integrating your iPod with your TV and home stereo. Connect the included AV cable, and you can enjoy your music, audiobooks, TV shows, movies and music videos, and your own photo slideshows, direct from your iPod to your TV and sound system. Living up to its name, AirDock even includes a RF remote control, so you can control playback from your couch.
AirDock also lets you connect your iPod to your computer for data synchronization and charges its battery while you work. Just connect AirDock to your computer with the included USB cable.

The device works with 4th and 5th generation iPod, 1st and 2nd generation iPod nano, and iPod mini and is priced at USD$69.99.
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Mar 21 2007

Apple officially announces the release of Apple TV

352404615 f29ac5fa3d m Apple officially announces the release of Apple TVAs was already reported across the Mac web yesterday, Apple’s wireless media center, Apple TV has begun shipping. Apple made the announcement official today saying that with the new device you can play all your favorite iTunes content from your computer on your widescreen TV, including movies, TV shows, music, photos and podcasts.

The integration of Apple TV and iTunes lets users choose from over 400 movies and 350 TV shows in near DVD quality; over four million songs; 5,000 music videos; 100,000 podcasts; and 20,000 audiobooks from the iTunes Store. Users can also watch their favorite movie trailers right on their widescreen TV, listen to their favorite music on their home entertainment system, and view slideshows of their photo albums in high definition resolution.
Apple TV has a 40GB hard drive that is able to store up to 50 hours of video, 9,000 songs, 25,000 photos or a combination of each and is capable of delivering high-definition 720p output. Using high-speed 802.11 wireless networking, Apple TV can auto-sync content from one computer or stream content from up to five additional computers right to your TV without any wires.

Apple TV, which includes the Apple Remote, will be available beginning this week from the Apple Store, Apple’s retail stores and Apple Authorized Resellers for a suggested retail price of USD$299. Apple retail stores will also offer hands on workshops and demonstrations of Apple TV’s features.
Apple TV requires iTunes 7.1 or later running on a Mac with Mac OS X version 10.3.9 or later, or a Windows PC with Windows XP Home/Professional (SP2). An 802.11b/g/n wireless network using AirPort, AirPort Extreme(R) or 10/100 Base-T Ethernet networking is required. Internet access is required and a broadband connection is recommended. Apple TV requires an enhanced definition or high-definition widescreen TV. iPod games will not play on Apple TV. The iTunes store is available in the US and select countries.
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Jan 11 2007

DLO unveils new iPod Homedock with video nav and album art

353508108 4208da2e83 m DLO unveils new iPod Homedock with video nav and album artDigital Lifestyle Outfitters (DLO) has unveiled the second generation of its HomeDock Deluxe — an enhanced home solution that uses a docked iPod to play a users iTunes music, TV shows and movies on any home entertainment system or big screen TV.

“Instead of linking back to your computer, HomeDock Deluxe accesses the files stored right on your iPod — so you can easily take it with you and reconnect to any TV or stereo system,” said DLO Creative Director Andrew Green.

Second-generation HomeDock Deluxe upgrades include complete iPod video navigation with customizable themes and screen savers, multi-language support including Spanish and Chinese, a convenient auxiliary port for plugging in a ‘visiting’ MP3 player, a new ‘My Jukebox’ feature that lets users select songs to build a party playlist on the fly, and, most notably, on-screen album art.

The enhanced DLO HomeDock Deluxe for iPod, priced at USD$149.99, will begin shipping this March. It will be available from iPod retailers worldwide and via the DLO web site.

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