Plantronics Loses Over $100M On Altec Lansing Struggling headphone company Plantronics, which in 2005 acquired Altec Lansing for $130 million, has finally quit the brand for a mere $20 million after struggling to grow the company off the back of big demand for iPod attach devices similar to what Altec Lansing manufacture.
New Edifier iPod Speakers Revealed Edifier has unveiled three new iPod docking stations and a 2.1-channel speaker system designed for use with MP3 players and PCs. The new range is available now at Harvey Norman stores.
New Network-Enabled iPod Docks From Denon Denon announced two new Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA) Network-Enabled iPod Docks that come with Apple iPod control and automation capabilities.
Teac Speaker Docks Two iPods Teac has unveiled a new iPod docking station that can accommodate two iPods at once.
Small B&W Zeppelin Big On Sound Bowers & Wilkins has rolled out a new Zeppelin that is smaller than its predecessor but still claims to produce good sound quality.
New Modular iPod Sound Dock From Bose Bose who are under enormous pressure in the iPod attach market is set to expand their iPod docking station range in Australia with the launch of a new Sound Dock 10 system which is described as the first docking speaker system to incorporate a "future-proofing" modular dock design.
AVLabs Offer Battery-Powered iPod Speaker At 25mm thick, a new slim, portable speaker for iPod is designed for those who like to take their tunes on the road, says the manufacturer.
Nero Software Converts Files For iPhone Nero has released an update for its Move It software which allows a user to convert their videos, photos, and music files for products such as the iPhone.
Sandisk And Sony To Create 2TB Memory Stick SanDisk and Sony have announced that they are aiming to produce a memory stick that can achieve a maximum storage capacity of 2TB and a memory stick that transfers data at 60MB per second.
Chic iPod Clock Radio An iPod clock radio tells you the time, wakes you up in the morning and powers and charges your iPod.
Wake Up On Time With JBL iPod Dock Waking up to loud beeping sounds can be annoying, so why not wake up to your favourite music with the new iPod docking station from JBL?
Wake Up With iPod Clock Radio iWakeUp is a clock radio designed specifically for use with latest generation iPods such as the Nano and Touch.
Aussie Manufacturer Releases iPod Accessories The iPod – the must-have accessory for anyone wanting to listen to music, talking books, radio programmes and even lectures – has now been accessorised by a leading electronics brand.
New Sieben Dock Plays Movies From iPod Unlike the vast majority of similar product, Sieben's new iDock is able to unlock the video output from Apple’s iPod Classic, Touch and Nano (3rd and 4th generation).
Memorex Clock Radio With iPod Dock Combining form and function, the Memorex’s Mi2001 Clock Radio plays host to the latest iPods - both powering and charging - while telling you the time, and waking you to your favourite FM radio station or iPod tune.
High-Tech Casing For iPod Touch The new iPod casing from Powermove claims to be the first in the world to use a high-tech material that is stronger than silicon.
Teac Soundbar Has In-Built DVD and iPod Docking Teac’s new soundbar packs a punch for such a little machine, that you would be forgiven for thinking you were listening to a higher-end unit.
Fusion Set To Light Up iPod Accessory Market A buzz has already been created with the (estimated) arrival in January of Cambridge Audio’s Fusion - an iPod accessory set to give the market a shake-up.
Fold Down Docking Station From Memorex Mi2013 is an iPod Audio System that’s portable and folds flat for easy transportation, as well as offering digital FM radio with station presets and connects to non-iPod devices.
Wadia Digital Debuts The iTransport Wadia’s iTransport turns any currently available iPod player into a high-end media server by providing a bit-perfect digital audio output to an audio/video system, bypassing the player’s internal D/A conversion and output stage, claims the manufacturer.
iPod / Phone Album App Launch Soon According to UK site Product Reviews, Apple is set to launch a new album app for the iPod touch and the iPhone.
Docking Stations With Multiple Connectivity A new series of docking stations from JBL can connect to a large range of other digital players including CD players, gaming devices, laptops and computers.
Edifier Portable Speaker For iPod/iPhone Edifier’s iF330 iPod speaker system is compact, has a lightweight design, and a battery power option that makes suitable when taking your tunes on the road. The unit also can be plugged into a nearby outlet for AC power when indoors.
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.
