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Grundig & Ministry Of Sound Reveal Heavenly iPod Dock The unit includes an iPod speaker dock, FM/AM tuner and video output function, which allows you to connect the unit to your TV and watch videos playing from your iPod.

New Myvu Video Goggles For iPod "Freaks" Slammed As Stupid If you want to look “freaky” and an oddball take a look at the new Myvu Crystal video glasses which were recently launched in Australia for $399. They sell in the US for $299 some $100 cheaper and can be purchased from US online sites for as little as $10.00 shipping to Australia.

Docking Station Crosses Boundaries Of Apple Devices Altec Lansing’s T612 docking station will be compatible with Apple’s portable music devices including the iPod, Nano and iPod Touch, and the soon-to-be-released iPhone.

Portable DVD Irons Out Travel Bumps Panasonic Australia has introduced two new models in their range of portable DVD players – the DVD-LS86 and DVD-LS83 – designed so passengers can enjoy entertainment when travelling by road, train, plane; or for at-home viewing.

B&W Brings Zeppelin Down Under The Bowers & Wilkins high-end iPod speaker system ‘Zeppelin’ is finally launching in Australia via distributors Conexus and Convoy.

Apple Blocks Video On Made For iPod Docks Apple has locked the video out functionality of its latest generation iPods, claim third party iPod dock manufacturers, which are now waiting to pay for an unlock chip to add to their products to allow the docks to transmit video from the iPod to a TV or large display.

iPod Accessories Call MacWorld Home Apple’s annual consumer electronics show, MacWorld Expo, is upon us with a slew of new Mac-orientated products set to trickle into the Australian market over the next few months.

Listen To iPod With Motorola Bluetooth Motorola is now providing an adaptor allowing owners of the Motorokr S9 Bluetooth stereo headphones to listen to their iPod wirelessly through the headphones.

RSPCA Says iPond Cruelty To Animals Activists have called to ban a tiny fish tank with built-in speakers which sells in Australian pet shops.

Parrot Unveils Portable ‘Party’ Speakers European manufacturer Parrot has launched the Party, a compact digital speaker system designed to play audio from any source anywhere.

Creative iPod Shuffle Speakers Creative Technology has launched pocket-portable speakers, the TravelSound i50, designed for the second generation Apple iPod Shuffle.

Canton Creates Speakers For iPod Generation German company Canton aspires to provide the ‘best sound around’ for the iPod with the release of its DSS- 303 iPod docking station.

B&W Unveils Zeppelin Premium iPod Speakers B&W has unveiled in the US an iPod dock which is designed to raise the bar of iPod sound systems. The Zeppelin speaker system even uses technologies in B&W’s high-end 800 series speaker range.

New iPod Attach Gear From Altec Lansing Altec Lansing under their new owners Plantronics is attempting to claw back market share in the fast growing iPod add on market with a powerful new range of products which are due in Australia later this year.

Bose To Launch New iPod Sound Dock Bose which is holding a press briefing this week is set to launch several new products including an iPod SoundDock Portable with integrated carrying handle.

Belkin Releases Cases For New iPods Belkin claims it is first off the ranks to launch a new line up of iPod casings designed for Apple’s new range of iPods. However, they won’t be available until October.

Logitech Delivers Portable iPod Speaker System Logitech has unveiled the Pure-Fi Anywhere Compact Speakers for iPod, a speaker system you can definitely bring anywhere with its rechargeable battery and traveling case.

GizMac Offers iPod Case Trade-In US-based iPod accessories company Gizmac has launched a trade-in program for owners of competitors’ iPod cases.

Smart Wearable Tech Gear For iPods And Phones Urban Tool is an Australian company which makes a range of wearable gear and other accessories that allow you to store and control your portable devices such as iPods and mobile phones. The line up includes everything from an iPod controlling t-shirt to a Bluetooth-enabled pillow.

Grundig Launches Budget iPod Speakers European brand Grundig is hopping on the iPod wagon with the launch of its first range of iPod sound systems aimed at the budget end of the market.

New iPod Sound System A Mirage The latest iPod sound system to hit Aussie shores is the OmniVibe iPod dock by Canadian company Mirage. The new dock works with any mp3 player and features 360 degree sound, the company says.

iPod Speakers By Creative Creative has its own line of portable music and video players, which struggles to compete against the ubiquitous iPod. But if you can’t beat ‘em, join ‘em, right? That seems to be what the company is up to with the launch of its new line of docking speakers designed specifically for the iPod range.

New iPod Viewing Dock Struggling to overcome a 43% decline in profits Altec Lansing has announced an iPod Viewing Dock which includes a small TV screen.

Turn Your iPod Into A Retro Alarm Clock The latest in the iPod accessory world is this retro styled alarm clock dock for your iPod by Edifier. And it’s pretty in pink.

Philips Has A Crack At The iPod Market Via An Aquisition Philips Electronics will acquire a US manufacturer of accessories for mobile and handheld digital A/V devices. The move is seen as a way for the struggling electronics Company to break into the iPod market after several of their own accesories bombed.

iPod Accesory Market Booming iPod accessory manufacturers are scrambling to get a share of the iPod after market following the announcement that more than 100 millionth iPod’s have been sold in 5 years. This makes it the fastest selling music player in history.

H2O Waterproof iPod Case The new H20 Audio waterproof case for your iPod is designed for the adventurous listener – as it can survive rain, hail and snow.

Belkin Debuts New iPod Cases Belkin has unveiled a funky new range of cases for the iPod nano and the iPod video.

Belkin iPod Backpack Belkin’s new iPod backpack allows you to store your player when you’re listening to it on the go.

Hi-Fi For Your iPod The Tivoli iYiYi iPod dock offers hi-fi sound for your iPod as well as a digital radio and built-in alarm clock.

Karaoke On Your iPod If you have a private (or public) penchant for karaoke that you wish to combine with your love for your iPod; the doPi Karaoke system could be the solution.

Show Off Your iPod Nano With New Clear Case If you want to protect your second generation iPod Nano but do not want to cover it up in a case, GizMac Accessories suggests its new Titan Clear iPod case is the answer.

Watch Videos From Your iPod If you own an iPod video but want a better screen to watch it on, there’s a product coming soon that will be perfect for you.

Get CD-Quality Sound In A Flash The Xmod is a small device that improves music playback for digital files to beyond the original CD quality, manufacturer Creative claims.

Play MP3s Via Your Car Stereo Belkin has updated the TuneCast 2 with version 3; a universal FM transmitter that allows you to listen to your iPod or other MP3 player through any FM stereo receiver.

Wireless iPod Control On The Road The new Belkin SportCommand is a fabric armband which functions as a wireless remote from which to control your iPod.

Work Out With Your iPod Nike’s collaboration with Apple to produce a work out helper may be getting a lot of publicity, however it’s not the only solution on the market.

Get Quality In-Car Sound From Your iPod A new in-car iPod adapter offers consistent, full CD-quality sound, according to its distributor.

What Were You Saying About The iPod? Researchers have developed a device that could help protect people from hearing loss. It flashes red when a music player or lawn mower emits deafening noises.

Nike + iPod Accessory Could Aid Stalkers Apple and Nike’s latest iPod accessory could double as a tracking device and leave users vulnerable to stalkers and thieves, researchers warn.

Gear For Your New iPod Nano For those who don’t want to cover up your new iPod Nano in a leather or silicone case, Gizmac has introduced an alternative accessory range that lets you show your player off.

Harmon Kardon To iPod Battle Jamo Harman Kardon is launching its first iPod speaker system, which doubles as an AC/DC boombox and steps up the brand’s commitment to iPod connectivity. This will take them right up against the highly popular Jaemo iPod system.

Enjoy Summer With Wireless Speakers Digicolor’s new wireless speakers allow you to take your music outdoors while you enjoy the summer, according to the manufacturer.

TDK Goes Square TDK’s new MP3 speaker system takes the notion of ‘hip to be square’ to a new level.

Tune Your Nikes To Your iPod If you take your running seriously (or not so seriously) a new integrated sneaker + iPod sports kit from Nike and Apple will certainly provide some motivation.

Take Your iPod Swimming Summer is nearly here and if you’re planning to take your iPod for a day at the beach or pool, you want to know it’s going to be protected from the water.

Baby Boom Box For iPod The Baby Boom Box from memory specialist Legend, is a portable 2.1 stereo speaker system with 512MB internal memory, SD and MMC card reader and FM radio.

Mobile Wireless Speakers Digicolor is launching a set of mobile speakers that allow you to enjoy your music while out and about without the hassle of wires.

Full-Bodied Sound For Your PC Altec Lansing’s VS2321 sound system offers full-bodied sound and high-quality bass for your PC, the manufacturer claims.

iPod House Party GEAR4 has launched a combined 2.1 iPod speaker system, alarm clock, remote control and AM/FM radio, dubbed HouseParty 24/7.