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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.”

Learn more after the break.

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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]

Remember the iPod Classic? Hey, me too! Awesome! We should hang sometime!

With all the warranted ferver surrounding the iPhone 3G and its little sidekick, the iPod Touch, the iPod that actually, you know, has enough disk space for a respectable music collection, has been nearly forgotten by the press and many Apple users...and sometimes, I think, even Apple itself. Thankfully, third party developers are well aware of the iPod Classic and its user base, and continue to release some pretty cool products.

Such a product is Belkin’s TuneCast Auto with ClearScan for iPhone and iPod ($79.99). Find out why after the break.

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i.Sound hates running out of battery on their iPods and iPhones, so they want to make sure you’re always charged and ready to go. For that reason, they have announced their new rechargeable 2-in-1 Charger & Back Up Battery. This device allows you to not only charge your iPod or iPhone, but also use it as a backup battery itself. The battery sports a 30 pin connector, so it will work with all newer iPods. Also, the battery itself can be recharged via your computer with its USB cable or via an outlet with its AC adapter.

This product, which “...provides up to 30 hours of additional music, 6 hours of video or 3 hours of talk time,” will set you back $49.99. It comes in black with a charge status light, and is available to order now. If you have ever run out of power at an important time on the go, this may be the perfect product for you.

Product [2-in-1 Charger & Back Up Battery]

Got a dead iPod? Live in New York City? Call the iPod Doctor!

The iPod Doctor, a.k.a. Demetrios Leontaris, is a freelance tech guy who spends his days fixing the woes of iPod users throughout the city. If you have an issue with your ‘Pod that won’t be fixed under warranty by Apple, just call up Demetrios, and worry no more.  Faster than a New York minute, he can have your faulty headphone jack swapped out for a fully functional one, and you will be hearing your tunes on all channels again. 

As a full time job, the iPod Doctor drives around the city making house calls to the owners of dead and dying iPods. The self-taught repairman has converted his Pontiac Aztec into his mobile iPod Hospital, and keeps it stocked with all the necessary parts—some purchased from China, and others salvaged from old iPods—to fix an iPod. With with repairs coming in at $70 for a headphone jack replacement, things aren’t always cheap, but hey, this is how he makes a living. And, with 80% of the needed repairs done on the spot, you won’t have to wait very long at all to get back to your own personal jam session.

Via [Arstechnica]

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]