Build a solar iPod charger

Haha, here is a cool article i came across from http://ipoded.wordpress.com/ ... build your own solar iPod charger? This is wicked !!! sounds dangerous too, it might explode your ipod =.=

BUILD IT AT YOUR OWN RISK !!!

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iHome iH80 OutLoud Portable Speaker System for iPod

Nice stylish and squarish speaker for iPod.Input, output, second speaker and microphone ports provide interesting expandability, while a Universal iPod Dock sits on top with large power and volume buttons. It also comes with a stylish remote =)

* Listen to your iPod

* Charges docked iPod when connected to AC adaptor (included)

* Universal dock plays and charges most docking iPod models (inserts included)

* Operates on AC adaptor or 8 “C” batteries (not included) Reson8™ speaker technology for great sound

* Bass and Treble controls

* Full function remote control

* Optional extension speaker available

* AV out jack to view iPod videos on TV, Line-in jack for MP3 players, etc., and Mic-in jack with level control for sing along fun

* 20 watts output with optional speaker







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Sierra Sound iN Studio 5.0 Smart Speakers

Yet here is another iPod speaker in the market. This time is Sierra's turn. Sierra sounds familiar to you? Ya is the company that develop the famous game Half-Life, Half-life 2 and also Counter-Strike. Well now they are in speaker business.

This speaker offers a high-fidelity component stereo system with an integrated iPod dock, as well as the ability to connect and power an AirPort Express. Clean, functional design available in high-gloss white, black, or red colors. Extremely easy set up and great out-of-box sound that delivers superior overall audio performance to top $300 and $350 competitors, especially at high volumes.

You can access your iPod through Computer while you connect your plug to the speaker's USB port. And also as usual, it supports all kind of Apple iPod product.

One of the most impressive features that this speaker have is the audio performance, with built-in 50 Watt Bi-AMP Dynamic Power, it has a very strong audio system with the price they offered.

Here is their specification found on their website:
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Macally TunePro Flat Panel Stereo Speaker with AM/FM Alarm Clock Radio

This is the coolest flat panel speaker ever in the market! Gorgeous design with sound system which uses a mirrored front face rather than traditional speaker grilles to project sound.

TunePro has a digital clock that shines through the right side of its face, as well as antennas for AM and FM radio, and buttons to program the clock, the radio, presets, and two alarms. SRS WOW, Bass, and Treble adjustments can also be made with integrated controls.

An auxiliary input cable lets you pass audio through TunePro from any audio device without an iPod Dock Connector, and an included wall charger supplies power.

Even so, 1 thing missing in this product is, REMOTE ~~

But this really is a good product, i would love to have it beside my bed =)

Features:

The latest NXT flat panel loudspeaker technology coupled with SRS WOW technology for superior audio enhancement

Award winning industrial design with attractive front mirror screen and a Clock display behind

Designed for all Apple iPod devices with 30-pin dock connector, including 1st and 2nd generation iPod nano, 4th and 5th generation iPod, iPod Photo, and iPod Mini

Dock, listen to and charge iPod simultaneously

Dual independent Alarm settings with Snooze

Wake to your favorite tune in iPod, Radio or Buzzer

Gradual volume increase to Alarm

Sleep timer function

Easy to set up and use

Supports 12/24 Hour time format

Five AM and five FM Radio memory channels

Additional Line-in jack for other portable audio devices

Three display dimmer levels

Slim profile and small footprint design

Universal well dock, three iPod inserts included

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The iPod Revolution: Coming to a Classroom Near You

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iPod was predicted that it would “change the way we listen to music” by Steve Jobs, Apple’s chief executive officer when it first release. Well it certainly bring a big impact to the mp3 market which Apple iPod standing strong on their 83% market share mp3 player. This article talks about how iPod become part of studies in the classroom.

Here is how it get started, in the fall of 2004, the iPod made its first big splash as a learning tool in higher education. 1,600 of iPods was distribute out to entering first year student by Duke University. They found out that the iPod not only as a music player, but also as a tool to disseminate course content, a recording device for classroom and field use, a study support tool, and a file storage and transfer medium.

Since then, other University starts to follow Duke University's foot step. Apple developed a product, iTunes U, to allow universities to distribute content for iPods easily. This how the new era started.

Use of the iPod in higher education has now spread to dozens of schools and hundreds of applications (Pascual, 2007). The ability to combine video and audio in the newer iPods has increased the range of instructional uses. A common theme in all the accounts of integrating iPods in the classroom is the ease with which faculty and students can generate and distribute content. This paper has presented the experiences of many different universities and disciplines. It is clear that the iPod can be successfully integrated into any college or university course.

Zicplay EWOO Remote + Audio/Video Dock for iPod

The Zicplay new toy, EWOO is an iPod remote control which allow users to gain control of their iPod from distance away.

An attractively designed color-screened wireless remote control for the iPod, complete with a matching dock, power supply, audio cables, audio and video outputs. Enables iPod control and navigation from a room or so away.

With 1.8''TFT color display screen, the remote is RF-based, using 2.4GHz radio for communication, and so you needn’t point it at the dock in order to navigate your iPod. It lets you navigate music and videos, toggling automatically to a color 4G or 5G iPod’s screen to let you display photographs on a TV, as well. The remote duplicate iPod's Click Wheel with slight different design, so it wasn't hard to use for any iPod users.

Despite the pros above, alot of uses complain about significant remote performance and audio quality issues limit appeal of otherwise impressively conceived components. Remote frequently fails to properly sync iPod content, scrolls slowly, resets, and skips tracks.






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Harman Kardon Drive + Play 2 Mobile Media Manager

First shower, where next? With more and more new iPod accessories, it seems that you can play your iPod ANYWHERE! The new Drive+Play 2 produce by Harman Kardon allow users to play their iPod with style in their vehicle.

With a user-mountable 3.5" color screen that's not only readable in bright sunlight, but also equipped with a light sensor to change its color palette for easier nighttime viewing.

Compatible with Apple's iPod, USB flash memory drives and many other portable music players.Means almost every type of mp3 player are able to be play by Drive + play 2.

Drive + Play 2 provides an easy way to access your iPod's music and much more while you're driving. Rather than struggling with the iPod's Click Wheel, you use an improved ratcheting tuning knob with buttons, equipped with 2.4GHz wireless broadcasting rather than a wire so that it can be mounted wherever your car has the space.

Harman’s new Hub is small and reconfigurable. You can use the integrated cigarette lighter charger, or detach it and use a cabled charger if your car’s interior demands a more or less conspicuous mounting location. The Hub also has ports to connect your iPod cable and other add-ons, included caps cover the FM modulator and accessory ports if you don’t want to use them.Other than that, it also have bluetooth cell phone kit which allow users to connect their phone to Drive + play 2 to access their phone book and caller ID.

Here is the details of Drive+Play 2 i got from the website:
* Compatible with Apple's iPod®, USB flash memory drives and many other portable music players
* 3.5" full color display screen
* Wireless 2.4GHz controller
* Media hub provides connectivity, power, and audio
* Full-music browsing and control
* Built-in wireless FM transmitter
* 3.5mm direct audio output
* Wired FM transmitter included
* Displays album art
* Display screen is skinnable allowing change of appearance with built-in themes, or download additional themes from the web.
* Automatic Music Mix makes "channels" of music, grouped according to your taste and habits
* Fast letter search with speech confirmation
* Updateable firmware so Drive + Play 2 is never outdated.
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