Nov 12 2004
It may take me a while but I eventually do figure things out. A few weeks ago we posted news of TEN technology’s flexDock and at the time it struck me as familiar. Had this news been posted before? I was sure I’d seen something like it recently… and then I went browsing through my Flickr account and found this:
Now I remember, I made it myself from an iFlex and a PocketDock!
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Nov 1 2004
Tekkeon announced myPower for iPod , a sleek new iPod case that combines the power of a rechargeable battery with the convenience of a portable dock. Now iPod users can take advantage of a single device to power and sync iPod on the go.
myPower for iPod, a rechargeable lithium polymer battery built into a portable dock case, uniquely complements the style of the iPod. This lightweight, all-in-one device provides 4th generation (4G) iPod and iPod Photo users with an extra 32 hours of extended play time, 3G iPod users with up to 20 additional hours, and iPod mini users with up to 28 additional hours. (When the iPod backlight is used, the extra hours will be slightly lower.)
myPower for iPod includes a high-speed FireWire port and a USB 2.0 port to enable users to sync iPod using standard FireWire or USB cables, which are included with the product. As these ports are built into myPower, users can download or manage music without removing iPod from the myPower dock–even while powering iPod.
A convenient on/off switch on myPower lets users decide when to power iPod. When switched off, myPower doesn’t power iPod; however, the ports provided on myPower can still be used. This means iPod can remain in the convenient myPower carrying case.
myPower for iPod includes a line out port for connection of iPod to a stereo or external speakers, and a 5V charging output that lets users simultaneously charge a mobile phone, or any device that requires up to 5V, while powering iPod.
An attached belt clip on myPower provides handsfree convenience, allowing users carry iPod while providing easy access to the iPod controls, and to the myPower ports.
Rather than requiring a separate power adapter, myPower can be charged using the iPod power adapter connected via the FireWire port, or via a FireWire connection to a six-pin FireWire port on a computer. For convenience, the iPod battery can be charged simultaneously. In this case, iPod is inserted into myPower and the charge will pass through to the iPod battery from the power source. This pass-through charging is available while myPower is connected to a power source.
myPower for iPod is compatible with the third and fourth generations of iPod 15GB, 20GB, 30GB and 40GB, iPod mini, and iPod Photo. The myPower package includes myPower, a FireWire cable, a USB 2.0 cable, four sets of sizing pads, a clip for the iPod mini, and a user guide.
The MSRP for myPower for iPod is $89.95. myPower, which comes with a one-year limited warranty, will begin shipping in November through the Tekkeon store at www.Tekkeon.com, and will be available in stores in Q1 2005.
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