Full Feed2 new must-have gadgets: flip-down iPod dock car stereo and iPod touch GPS adapter
Last night at CES Unveiled, Dual showed off two products to take note of. One was a stereo head featuring an innovative flip down iPod dock that costs just $99 and is found at Wal-Mart. The other was a GPS adapter every iPod touch owner should have. Both products looked to be priced below what I’d be willing to pay for them.
The XML8110 in-dash stereo head is pretty clever. While many of us rely on a cradle and cables to broadcast our tunes over FM radio, this stereo head flips down to reveal an iPod dock and specific iPod controls. At just $99, I can’t vouch for the sound quality yet, though I’d guess it is better than the FM transmitter I’ve got working now. Beyond clever, the company is building an iPhone app to allow easier music controls at arms length. The dock charges the phone in addition to relaying the sound to your system. The head is available at Wal-Mart.
The XGPS300 is even more clever. Besides being a GPS unit that connects to iPod touch (both generations), it can function as a back up battery. The GPS works as you’d suspect, a whopping 2.2GB but free app from the app store turns your iPod touch into a sweet personal navigation device with ease. The GPS/battery case also comes with a dashboard mount. The case can be plugged in to both DC power when in the car and has an AUX output for your tunes.
Every question I fired at the rep came back with the answer I hoped for. The unit is impressive and costs just $179.99 and should be shipping by months end.
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