Apple has announced it has teamed up with Mercedes-Benz USA, Volvo, Nissan, Alfa Romeo and Ferrari to deliver iPod integration with their car stereo systems in 2005. The iPod Integration Kit for Mercedes-Benz will debut this April in the US with the newly redesigned 2006 Mercedes-Benz M-Class, and Volvo will offer two iPod connectivity options… Read More iPods Get Auto Integration
Nyko Technologies has introduced an extensive lineup of iPod accessories at the 2005 Consumer Electronics Show (CES), the world’s largest annual tradeshow for consumer technology. The company’s iPod products mark its entry into the portable audio market. At CES, Nyko introduced the following accessories for Apple iPod: MoviePlayer, a groundbreaking peripheral that transforms the iPod… Read More Nyko Introduces Line of iPod Accessories
Clarion has podified the car stereo with the new VRX755VD car multimedia system, which features satellite radio, a DVD changer, a TV tuner and iPod compatibility. The VRX755VD is a full-feature multimedia station offering a seven-inch flip-out monitor, and a built-in DVD player that also offers CD and MP3 playback. The unit will control Clarion’s… Read More Clarion Introduces iPod-Compatible Car Stereo
MacMice has introduced the PodBuddy car connection system for Apple iPods. “We decided last year that a flex tube would be a great solution for mounting an Apple iPod in a car,” said DVForge Executive Vice President, Chuck Leonard. “So, we have spent a year doing the needed engineering and design work to build a… Read More MacMice PodBuddy Connects iPods to Car Stereos
Audiovox Corporation has announced a compatibility kit that lets iPods play through car stereo systems. Tom Malone, Senior VP, Sales, “Unless you’ve been off the planet you know that iPod has virtually taken over the portable listening habits of people from 16 to 65 and older. Our new iPod Mobile Interface Kit extends this capability… Read More Audiovox Introduces iPod Mobile Interface Kit
Goldster Audio has announced The Concertino, a combination of a tube based audio-amplifier and full range speakers designed and tuned exclusively for use with Apple’s iPod. Concertino is “designed for iPod” in every respect. You can also adapt all kinds of traditional audio equipment like CD players etc. to your Concertino. AirPort Express even offers… Read More Concertino Tube Amp for iPod
Disruptive Technology Channels has announced that it is distributing the Solio, a portable charger and battery back-up for the iPod that charges its internal battery from ergonomically designed solar panels. Tom Dudderidge, managing director, Disruptive Technology Channels, commented: “The Solio is a fantastic accessory for any serious iPod user. Using its solar panels or mains… Read More iPods Go Solar With Solio
