| Kensington ships FM transmitter, iPod mount
Kensington has unveiled a new FM transmitter (site not updated) designed to make driving while listening to music a little safer. The company's Auto Kit holds an iPod in a mount that attaches to a window or the dashboard, allowing drivers to select tracks without taking their eyes off the road. The accessory allows iPod owners to play their favorite tracks directly from the portable media player in the car through the existing stereo by broadcasting the audio a short distance to the vehicle's antenna. Music is transmitted over any available FM frequency as the Auto Kit charges an iPod via the vehicle's cigarette lighter. Kensington's Auto Kit is available for $120, and works with any dockable iPod model. .
Lenmar Touts PowerPort, iPhone Power Accessory
Lenmar Enterprises, Inc.'s new PowerPort (PPU2100) is the essential power accessory for Apple's hot new iPhone. The slim, pocket-sized PowerPort is a powerful cordless charger that can recharge the iPhone in about two hours. As an external battery, it can double iPhone usage time between charges, for up to 16 hours of talk time or 12 hours of Internet use. It is ideal for use during long flights, car trips and outdoor activities when you don't want to run out of power for calls, email, music, video and games. The PowerPort will power or charge any cell phone, PDA, media player or game device using a USB connection, including such popular portable devices as the iPhone, iPod, PSP, Motorola RAZR/KRZR and Blackberry. A fully-charged PowerPort can provide up to five complete recharges for these devices or up to 50 hours of instant back-up power.
XtremeMac InCharge Auto iPhone / iPod Car Charger
The iPhone has been on the market for a little over one month now, which means that the accessories are starting to pour in. The first iPhone accessory that I'm going to tell you about is XtremeMac's InCharge Auto car charger. This product is available in both Black and White versions. In addition to the iPhone, this charger will also work with iPods that have the universal dock connector. Let's take a closer look. This product is comprised of two parts. A bullet shaped adapter that plugs into your vehicle's 12V power adapter (cigarette lighter) and a 60" inch long USB cable that has an iPod universal connector on one end. The other end of the USB cable has a standard USB connector on it that plugs into the adapter.
Stafford debate loses another candidate
I certainly think that the debate could have outlined some differences" of opinion, he said. "But at this point, people won't have an opportunity to make that assessment." The forum will be held at 7 tonight at Brooke Point High School, 1700 Courthouse Road, Stafford. Kafia Hosh: 540/735-1977
Email: khosh@freelancestar.com
Date published: 8/23/2007 .
Automakers seek proper mix of gadgets
As automakers race to inject as many safety, security, navigation and entertainment features as possible into their vehicles, they ought to keep Mark Evangelista in mind. The 45-year-old owner of a suburban Detroit construction company says he has had General Motors' OnStar service in several cars, but he hasn't subscribed or taken advantage of its one-year-free trial. .
Contour Design Showcase video 30/60
Pros: The latest iteration of the unique and popular Showcase series, combining the best parts of clear hard plastic and rubber cases into a single design. Front and rear panels show off the iPod inside, while rubber edges protect it against accidental drops. Port holes are compatible with oversized headphones and Dock Connector cables. Includes detachable belt clip, separate versions for 30GB and 60GB iPods. Cons: No Click Wheel protection, generous hole sizes expose a bit more of the iPod's top and bottom than other top cases. Only one color combination (black and clear) available. .
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