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iHome, purveyor of many popular audio solutions for all types of the iPod and iPhone, has officially started shipping their newest product. The new speaker system, dubbed the iH41BR, is a great new way to take advantage of a simple standard iPhone and iPod Touch function.

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Samson Wireless has announced their StudioDock 3i speaker system. This product gives you the ability to play your music from anywhere. You can use the built in dock for your iPod, a 3.5mm auxiliary input jack for almost any other MP3 player, a USB port for your computer, or even RCA input . The description reads that “...you get extremely high quality audio from one convenient, incredible sounding set of desktop monitors.”

This speaker system has two speakers on the front, a 3.25-inch, copolymer woofer and a 1.25 inch, silk dome tweeter. It also features a low diffraction wave guide on the front, as well as a volume control and a LED power indicator. These speakers bring a nice set of features and offer many different connection types, and I’m sure they will provide a nice music experience. These speakers are available now for a slim $150.

Product [StudioDock 3i iPod Speakers]

Belkin has announced its portable GoStudio device, which lets you record audio content onto your iPod and have it shared with your blog readers, Facebook or MySpace friends. The GoStudio is a pretty simple device which lets you dock your iPod, then connect it onto your PCs to enable you to upload your recorded Podcasts, interviews, music, and short audio clips to iTunes.

In addition, the Belkin GoStudio lets you record directly to your iPod in 16-bit 44kHz digital audio quality, play back your recordings from your iPod through GoStudio’s built-in speakers, and directly monitor your iPod’s volume control. It comes with two combo microphone inputs, a 3.55mm mini-jack microphone input, two built-in omnidirectional stereo microphones, and a tripod mount.

The GoStudio will be available sometime in September/October with an SRP of $119.99.

Via [Business Wire]

Digital Signature has announced the launch of a new website highlighting its multimedia speaker systems. The website—designed to provide audiophile comparisons and specifications—will gather feedback from customers and feature secure e-commerce capability for online purchases and customer service. The new website, however, is not nearly as important as what you’ll find there.

The Mint Digital Music Stations—in development for several years while the company found solutions to the manufacturing and technical challenges of producing a line of high value digital entertainment players—now offer the freedom of wireless connectivity for all your digital music, video, gaming and Mac or PC needs, at “category-busting prices.”

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Proporta has released a new product they are calling the Playback Pack.  This case is made from strong polycarbonate plastic to help protect your iPod from everyday scratches and knocks. On top of this, it also allows access for all the ports and controls. However, what is more interesting about it is that it can double as a stand. Using the “iconic tape cassette case design,” your iPod can be propped up for easier viewing and use when you’re not on the go. The stand aspect looks a lot nicer than the case, in my opinion.

There are two versions of this case: one for third gen iPod nanos and one for the iPod classic. They each come in at $28.95, and include a pair of headphones as well as a free Stereo Y Splitter Cable.  If you’re interested, you can head on over to the product pages linked below to find a gallery of images available for the products. It’s good to see that at least one company hasn’t forgotten about the iPod, and has made a product for them instead of the iPhone 3G.

Products [iPod Classic Playback Pack, iPod Nano Playback Pack]

If you’re looking for an all in one car charger/FM transmitter so you can easily use your iPhone or iPod Touch in your car, USBFever may have your solution. With a price tag of $39.99, this dock is perfect for your car. Not only will it transmit and play your iPod Touch or iPhone over FM frequencies, it can also connect to any other MP3 player with a 3.5mm audio jack.  It comes with a remote for easier control of your Touch/iPhone, has an LCD backlight display, and charges any USB product with its USB port. It does all this by simply plugging into your cigarette lighter.

This product is also boasting that it has a 9 functions in one device. I bet you’re probably wondering what they are.

• FM transmitter
• USB charging port (for charging PDAs)
• PDA / iPhone / iPod Holder
• Remote
• LCD
• Charger for iPod and iPhone
• Timer (very simple, when power’s on)
• Line in input
• TDTT (Two Dimensional Tuning Technology)

This sounds like an awesome device to me. Hopefully it is able to somehow block the annoying audio interference that can result from the iPhone. If you happen to purchase one, let us know how it is.

Product [9-in-1 iPhone / iPod Touch FM Transmitter]

iLuv, a company that specializes in “developing solutions and unique accessories for the Apple iPod and other MP3 players” has just released a new multimedia system that promises to bring all your media formats to one place.

The i1255 (couldn’t they have thought of something a little more creative?) is a 5.1 channel desktop DVD and iPod player that lets you play music and movies on your TV and includes an attractive “On-Screen-Display” that lets you navigate your iPod’s music and movies with ease. The actual player bears a striking resemblance to a Playstation 3.

iPod features of the i1255 include an integrated dock that lets you charge and play your ipod, full screen control/navigation of your iPod with the included remote control, and the ability to output your favorite iPod movies through s-video or AV outputs. iPods that are compatible are the iPod touch, iPod classic, iPod nano 3G and iPod with video.

The DVD feature of the i1255 gives you all of the features you would expect in a standard DVD player: DVD playback, VCD, MP3 and JPEG playback are included. The “On-Screen-Display” is also used with the DVD features to navigate MP3s, etc. stored on your DVDs.

The i1255 includes a remote control, AV cable, warranty card, quick-start guide, and instruction manual, and is available now for $149.99.

Product [iLuv i1255]

JVC officially has a fix for those needing to charge two iPods or iPhone at once but have only one free outlet: the NX-PN7. This speaker system features 15 watts of power, a clock, and an AM/FM Tuner. This is also JVC’s first product made specifically for the iPod or iPhone.

Switching between the devices is easy, and users can color code an LED strip to change to a specified color when their device is plugged in, preventing mix ups with similar iPods and iPhones. The built-in alarm clock can be set to wake you up to either the radio or one of the connected devices, making sure you wake up on time. The system will also save space, as it comes in at just under one foot in width. Also included are an output to TV and an Apple-esque remote.

The NX-PN7 is shipping now for $150 and is available on the JVC website.

Via [iPodNN]

Those who want a digital stereo voice recorder with Apple reliability and Alesis quality, this is for you. Last Friday, Alesis announced the new ProTrack iPod recording system. 

With this tool, you can slip in your iPod (2G or 3G Nano, 5G Video, and iPod Classic are supported), and, using either an included AC power adapter or AAA batteries, record away. From the Alesis Press Release:

ProTrack provides convenient, direct-to-iPod stereo digital recording to iPod in a portable, handheld form factor. Users can capture live audio anywhere and anytime with their iPod or iPod nano. ProTrack’s smart design integrates the iPod into the recorder, with included sleds to securely mount supported iPod models to the recorder.

As you can see from the quote, the ProTrack is mainly aimed at musicians, but the accessory could be used for any other type of recording need. The attachment includes a universal iPod dock, integrated microphones, LED indicators, and knobs for power, limiter and volume. No word on the price as of yet, and this one can be expected sometime later this year.

Via [Engadget]

We know it may sound cool to some, but others may find this new accessory for the iPod simply ridiculous. The product we are talking about is a speaker system that fits most of the iPod models, designed by a not so well known company, Smart Technology. But what is peculiar about this product is its shape, which happens to be that of a skateboard.

Of course, we’re not saying this is an actual Skateboard which you can use to perform your best X-game moves while at the same time listening to your favorite rock songs. Sorry to disappoint you folks, but you can only use this Skateboard-shaped iPod speaker at home, hanging by your wall because it also doubles as a shelf. It holds 3” speakers and sports easy-mount French cleats and a built-in 30-pin dock which is compatible with most iPods.

Geared for the younger generation of iPod users, this Skateboard-shaped speaker/shelf is available in pink and brown and sells for $179.

Via [Gizmodiva] Product [PBTeen]