http://www.macnn.com/ MacNN is the leading source for news about Apple and the Mac industry. It offers news, reviews, discussion, tips, troubleshooting, links, and reviews every day. The best place for Mac News. Period. en-us http://images.macnn.com/images/macnn-logo-bw.gif http://www.macnn.com/ http://www.macnn.com/articles/09/10/23/outputs.to.tvs.stereos/ <img align='left' src='http://photos.macnn.com/news/0910/visualdock-story-23.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />TUNEWEAR has launched a new iPhone and iPod dock, the VisualDock. The unit is an AV-capable docking station with S-Video and line outputs. Special controls toggle simulated 3D sound, and alternating between charge or charge/sync modes when connected to a computer. The dock supports the iPhone 3G and 3GS, all iPod nanos, first- and second-generation Touches, the Classic and the older fifth-gen vid... http://www.macnn.com/articles/09/10/23/outputs.to.tvs.stereos/ Fri, 23 Oct 2009 21:00:00 GMT http://www.macnn.com/articles/09/05/07/dexim.dwp005.dock/ <img align='left' src='http://images.macnn.com/macnn/news/0905/dexim_MHub.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />Dexim has added the DWP005 MHub Dock Station to its lineup of iPod and iPhone accessories. The DWP005 is meant to reduce desktop clutter, providing a main dock, three USB ports and an SDHC-compatible card reader. The unit is able to sync with all iPods and iPhones, as well as BlackBerry, G1 and HTC phones by way of included micro- and mini-USB cables. Dexim is selling the DWP005 for $70.... http://www.macnn.com/articles/09/05/07/dexim.dwp005.dock/ Thu, 07 May 2009 20:35:00 GMT http://www.macnn.com/articles/09/03/18/five.granted.apple.patents/ <img align='left' src='http://images.macnn.com/macnn/news/0903/ipodcup.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />Apple has been granted five new patents by the US Patent and Trademark Office, documents note. Among the more interesting to the public may be one for a unique iPod dock, shaped to fit a car's cupholder; the device would solve the problem of creating a solid mount in a car while potentially charging a player and/or feeding audio out of it. A spool could be included to keep cords organized, and s... http://www.macnn.com/articles/09/03/18/five.granted.apple.patents/ Wed, 18 Mar 2009 14:45:00 GMT http://www.macnn.com/articles/08/12/17/dro.spekal.att.deals/ <img align='left' src='0' border='0' width='176' height='120' />In brief: Several companies are now offering some last-minute discounts. DRO is offering a 20 percent discount on all goods; Spekal has reduced the price of its iPanda and iPig speakers, and MacUpdate has brought an additional app into its holiday bundle. AT&T, meanwhile, is now offering refurbished models of the iPhone 3G online.... http://www.macnn.com/articles/08/12/17/dro.spekal.att.deals/ Wed, 17 Dec 2008 21:25:00 GMT http://www.macnn.com/articles/08/12/05/cygnett.u.s.ixdv.dock/ <img align='left' src='http://images.macnn.com/macnn/news/0812/dptemp.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />Easyishop says it is now carrying the Cygnett U-S-IXDV, a new dock that works with all iPhones and iPods running back to the 5G and Nano. More critically, the accessory is capable outputting both audio and video, using an uncommon Apple chip and ports for RCA and S-Video connections. The IXDV also comes with a remote control, enabling volume adjustment and navigation through playlists, image gall... http://www.macnn.com/articles/08/12/05/cygnett.u.s.ixdv.dock/ Fri, 05 Dec 2008 21:50:00 GMT http://www.macnn.com/articles/08/11/05/porto.go.ipod.speakers/ <img align='left' src='http://images.macnn.com/esta/content/0811/portogosml.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />Scandinavian company Audio Pro has begun shipping the leather-wrapped Porto Go portable loudspeaker iPod dock, which is now offered at retailers such as Easyishop.co.uk. The Porto Go serves as an iPod dock, but a 3.5mm stereo jack is also provided for connecting computers or other devices. Two 1.5 inch tweeters provide the stereo sound, while a single 4.5 inch woofer drives the low end sound. The ... http://www.macnn.com/articles/08/11/05/porto.go.ipod.speakers/ Thu, 06 Nov 2008 04:50:00 GMT http://www.macnn.com/articles/08/10/17/ip858.iphone.ipod.clock/ <img align='left' src='http://images.macnn.com/macnn/news/0810/iphone3g-speaker-17.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />OZAKI has announced the IP858 iMini Timber 3G iPhone Speaker, a portable wooden case design with a mirror-coated casing. The device is actually an alarm clock, which lets users wake to music from an iPhone or iPod touch, FM radio, or a straight buzzer. The LCD display on the clock is backlit, and a USB connection can be used to sync with a computer, unlike many such devices. Pricing and availabil... http://www.macnn.com/articles/08/10/17/ip858.iphone.ipod.clock/ Fri, 17 Oct 2008 20:55:00 GMT http://www.macnn.com/articles/08/10/10/dlo.ships.transdock.direct/ <img align='left' src='http://images.macnn.com/macnn/news/0810/dlo-transdockdirect-10.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />DLO has launched the TransDock Direct, a new car dock for iPods. The device features a flexible support arm, and a removable 12V power socket. It transmits to stereos mainly via auxiliary input, which is said to offer better sound output than rival FM transmitters; also provided is a cassette adapter, for when aux-in is not an option. iPod touch users can additionally rotate the holder, in cases w... http://www.macnn.com/articles/08/10/10/dlo.ships.transdock.direct/ Fri, 10 Oct 2008 19:10:00 GMT http://www.macnn.com/articles/08/09/11/ewoo.ipod.docks/ <img align='left' src='http://images.macnn.com/esta/content/0809/ewoo.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />EWOO has unveiled three new iPod docks: the HandMusic, eFizz, and eFizz Travel. The HandMusic can be used to connect the iPod to AV equipment, allowing the user to browse content with an included remote control. The interface on the remote has been designed to match the player, with similar control layout and a 1.8-inch color LCD for viewing playlists, menus, and album art. Its 2.4GHz RF transmitt... http://www.macnn.com/articles/08/09/11/ewoo.ipod.docks/ Thu, 11 Sep 2008 20:40:00 GMT http://www.macnn.com/articles/08/09/11/apple.iphone.dock.patent/ <img align='left' src='http://images.macnn.com/macnn/news/0809/iphonedockpatent.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />Though the device has already been on sale in one form or another since last year, the US Patent and Trademark office today published Apple's patent application for iPhone docks. The filing is specifically titled Personal media device docking station having an acoustic interface, and documents the features that separate iPhone docks from regular iPod ones, which technically accept iPhones but may... http://www.macnn.com/articles/08/09/11/apple.iphone.dock.patent/ Thu, 11 Sep 2008 16:25:00 GMT