BENQ P610 Digital Portable Speaker
Jan 17, 2006 Accessories, MP3 Players
Some said BENQ to exit from MP3 player industry. But it denied by releasing new products. Now, BENQ is going to bring us something more weird. It’s BENQ P610.
P210 is more than just a portable speaker. It has most of the features that a typical MP3 player has, except the memory storage. It comes with built-in digital audio decoder and USB Host. With an USB thumbdrive plugged in, it can be a MP3 player. It does play music inside the flash drive. It is expected to be released on 10th February 2006. However, the exact specification and pricing are still unknown yet. Stay tuned!
{ via iMP3 }
Popularity: 11% [?]
Koyono BlackCoat Work for iPod
Jan 16, 2006 Accessories, Apple
It seems that fashion makers are getting more attention on Apple’s iPod. We have Kenpo Jacket for iPod, Levi’s Jeans for iPod recently. Now, we have another jacket that made for iPod, the Koyono’s BlackCoat Work!
Koyono announces four new lightweight outerwear designs for Spring 2006 that will include integrated controls for Apple iPods. These control buttons are enabled with the smart fabric interface, ElekTex by Eleksen. The first design, BlackCoat Work is expected to be delivered in March 2006 for US$179. The other 3 designs are Sport, Minimal, and a secret design will be shipped in this summer, from US$149 to US$1,000.
{ Press Release via I4U }
Popularity: 10% [?]
Levi’s First iPod Compatible Jeans
Jan 12, 2006 Accessories, Related News
Wow, Levi’s is going to join iPodder crowds too! It just announced that the first iPod compatible jeans – Levi’s RedWire DLX Jeans – will be available worldwide in fall 2006. The jean is designed to be compatible with most iPod systems and features include a special joystick incorporated into the jeans’ watch pocket to enable easy operation of the iPod.
The jean features:
- Easy Pocket Storage
- “Hip” Controls
- Handy Wire Retractor
“The Levi’s RedWire DLX Jean is the latest extension of the Levi’s brand leadership position by merging fashion and technology that provides consumers with the most innovative way to enhance their portable, digital music lifestyle,” said Robert Hanson, Levi’s U.S. brand president. “In designing the jeans we considered both function and fashion — the result is a uniquely functional, yet stylish, great fitting jean.”
{ Press Release via GenerationMP3 }
Popularity: 10% [?]
Apple Announces iPod Radio Remote
Jan 11, 2006 Accessories, Apple
Apple has just announced its iPod Radio Remote at Macworld 2006. It is a wired remote playback control for iPod Nano and iPod 5G. Besides, the remote also offers FM tuner functionality. Its suggested retail price is $49, same price range with a Griffin iFM
The iPod Radio Remote supports FM stations from 87.5 to 107.9MHz (in both the US and European standards) and 76 to 90MHz (the Japanese standard). You can switch between the different standards when traveling.
It seems that FM radio doesn’t matter to Steve Jobs. You probably won’t see future iPod with built-in FM tuner. Why don’t we just buy a Creative’s Zen Vision:M
{ Product Page via Engadget }
Popularity: 15% [?]
Retractable AV Cable for iPod
Dec 6, 2005 Accessories, Apple
Wanna play video of your iPod 5G but don’t wanna pay US$19 for an Apple iPod AV Cable? Japanese Miyavix has offered their AV cable with 60% cheaper! Its Retractable AV Cable for iPod will be available end of this month at the price 980 Yen (approx US$8) ! Why pay more if it does the same thing?
{ Product Page via AV Watch (babelfished) }
Popularity: 4% [?]