Gizmo Zone

Sony offers iPod docks for Bravia systems

Sony’s is releasing TDM-IP1 a new $99 interface that enables iPods to work with Sony’s Bravia home theater system. It’s an interesting change of pace for Sony, which has largely ignored the iPod in favor of its own line of digital media players.

The TDM-IP1 plugs into the Digital Media Port (DMP) found on Bravia systems. It features a 30-pin dock connector that enables you to plug in the iPod, so you can play music or watch video on the iPod through the Bravia system instead. It also charges the iPod’s battery while it’s connected.

Compatible Sony models include the DAV-HDX265, DAV-HDX267W, DAV-HDX500, HT-7100DH, HT-DDW790, HT-DDW990, STR-DG710, STR-DG810 and STR-DG910.

Sony TDM-IP1 Apple iPod dock

Sony has a new digital audio dock interface out and it’s not for one of their own MP3 players - it’s actually for the Apple iPod player. The dock is called the Sony TDM-IP1 and it’s designed to work with the Sony Digital Media Port.

Sony has a full line of accessories that support their Digital media port - you can find some of them here.

iHome2Go iPod Alarm Clock

During business trip or holiday there is always the need for an alarm clock, be it for early meetings or for that afternoon party on the hotel pool that you can’t miss, it all depends on the scenario but one thing is for sure – you need to wake up in a happy mood or else the first hours of the day will be a disaster.

One of the options to wake up in a “happy mood” is listening to your favorite songs, which can be a hard thing to do taking in consideration what kind of alarm clock you have. That is when iHome2GoFolding iPod joins the so called party, this travel alarm clock has all the features you need to name it a good waking up option, take a look:

instead of the irritating and normal “beep” sound that 76% of the worldwide alarm clocks have, you can place your iPod in the iHome2Go and start listening to the songs.
instead of the absurd and unique (in time) “sleep timer” setting that 56% of alarm clocks have, this one has four options – 90, 60, 30, or 15 minutes. My Sony alarm clock only has a 60 minute sleep timer setting, no other options, and that is why I find this programmable timer so useful.

recharges the iPod exactly when you need it, which is when you are sleeping.
And now comes the best part for waking up really really good:

The volume will gradually increase or decrease if you are trying to sleep or trying to wake up.  It is available for $99

Product Page

Music Mug speaker holds iPod, not coffee

It looks more like a tiny trash can to me, but this ceramic Music mug is actually a universal speaker system. Designed by Masato Tokuno, the mug is compatible with virtually any audio device sporting a standard 3.5mm headphone jack.

The 3.25″ diameter is wide enough to hold just about any MP3 player on the market (iPod, Zune, Sansa, etc.), which I guess makes for a space-saving though sloppy-looking addition to a desk or workspace.

The Music Mug is powered by your MP3 player’s battery and is available now for $42 at the MoMA Store.

iChoice Case For iPod Shuffle

Century from Japan have recently added a new case for the small iPod Shuffle, it is made of silicone to protect the player from damaging it. For personal choices it comes in a set of 6 colors: red, black, white, pink, blue, and light green.

The case is branded as an iChoice and it only weighs 2.6g. It is available at the Century Direct website at about $9.

GelaSkin iPod Protector

GelaSkins are made using premium grade vinyl with advanced adhesive technology by 3M and photo quality graphics by artists from around the world. It is a fairly tough vinyl (plastic-ish) coating, which is pre-cut to shape on most iPod models, and backed with an adhesive that can be removed without leaving marks. The coating is tough enough to withstand most of the day-to-day abuse the iPod gets.

Included in the package is a clear screen protector made of similar material - again, this is adhesive but can be removed without leaving marks.

Source from GelaSkins

Apple TV now shipping

If you’ve ever dreamed about watching all those TV shows and movies you got from iTunes on that new widescreen TV in your living room without a mess of cables and docks, then consider yourself one of the lucky ones. Your dreams have come true!

The Apple Tv automatically syncs and streams your entire iTunes library over a wireless connection to a widescreen enhanced- or high-defination TV, allowing you to do everything you already do on your iPod (except play games) on a big screen. Movies, slideshows, and music are fine on a 2.5-inch screen that fits in your pocket. And they’re pretty good on a 17- to 23-inch computer monitor. But you can bet that they’re absolutely amazing on a 1080i HDTV that spans the length of your living room.

Available now with free shipping for $299.

Case-Mate introduces CarryMe case for video iPods

Accessory maker Case-mate has introduced the CarryMe, a leather case for video-capable iPods. CarryMe comes in a couple of colors and sells for $16.99.

The multi-colored leather pouch features an elastic band that wraps around the case to secure the music player. The CarryMe’s clasp fastens the case to a bag or belt.

Case-mate offers a pair of color choices for the CarryMe: black and white with a red band, and orange and white with a blue band. The case stores 30GB, 60GB, and 80GB video iPods. Case-mate says it’s planning a CarryMe for iPod Nanos but didn’t offer any further details on availability.

Philips’s new DCD778 kitchen iPod media appliance

Philips has introduced a new iPod-compatible, under-cabinet multimedia player. The Philips DCD778 Docking Entertainment System sports an 8.5-inch widescreen LCD display and can play audio and video from an iPod, DVD, (S)VCD, MP3-CD, CD(RW) and Picture CD.

The system also offers a built-in ATSC/NTSC TV tuner, digital AM/FM tuner, two 2-inch speakers, cooking timer and clock, and wireless remote. The Philips DCD778, which the company says is compatible with fourth- and fifth-generation iPods, the iPod mini, and iPod Nano.

The Philip DCD778 will ship in next week for approximately $400.

iStyles Announced iPod Video Privacy Screen Protector

iStyles announced iPod Video privacy screen protector: an innovative premium quality screen protector for the iPod 5G that not only protects your screen from scratches and light bumps, but also protects your privacy by preventing your neighbors from seeing what you have on your screen.

The iPod Video Privacy Screen Protector is priced at $9.99. So get it now and watch your movies or view your pictures in privacy even in a crowded train!