The 1394 Trade Association (http://www.1394ta.org)– of which Apple is a member, has issued a trio of new specifications focused on video compression, audio and music transmission, and set top box functionality.
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iHome (http://www.ihomeaudio.com) has released the US$99 iP46 Portable Rechargeable Stereo Speaker System. It’s compatible with the iPhone and iPod.
Outfitted with four speakers in Reson8 speaker chambers, SRS WOW sound enhancement and a rechargeable lithium ion battery, the iP46 purportedly delivers 10 hours of audio. It’s equipped with a pivoting retractable dock for iPhone and docking iPod models and a line-in jack to play any desired MP3 or CD player.
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Ten One Design (http:///www.tenonedesign.com), the creators of the Pogo Sketch capacitive touch-screen stylus for the iPhone, iPod touch, MacBook and now iPad, has announced the availability of its newest creation for the iPad — the US$34.95 Particle.
It’s a lightweight iPad case that comes complete with its very own Pogo Sketch, which allows for greater accuracy, efficiency and precision when taking notes or sketching on your capacitive touch screen device according to the folks at Ten Design. The integrated side clip keeps the Pogo Sketch close at hand and securely in place.
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WaterField Designs has announced the super thin, custom-fitting Suede Jacket for the iPhone 4. The sleeve is available in classic black and a cheetah or zebra print Ultrasuede.
The Suede Jacket sleeve is thin and provides bulk-free, scratch protection for the iPhone 4. The case is a snug-fitting Ultrasuede cover constructed of 100% scratch-free, washable microfiber with stretch memory and no potentially scratching zippers. An optional strong, stretch-mesh, rear pocket is designed for storing earbuds, credit cards or cash. When empty, the pocket lies completely flat.
Read MoreThe Etymotic hf3 headsets (http://www.etymotic.com) are now available, for the iPod touch, iPhone and iPad. It’s enhanced with Etymotic’s ACCU•Technology platform and uses ACCU•Driver technology precision-crafted balanced armatures.
The hf3 headset features a 3-button control pod with a close-proximity in-line microphone that lets iPhone users to pause music to engage in phone conversations, and for iPod touch, iPhone and iPad users to adjust volume and navigate through music tracks while in motion or on the go. Four noise-isolating eartips are included.
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