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AOC Aire iPlay desktop LCD docks iPhones and iPods, rocks the joint (modestly)

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AOC Aire iPlay desktop LCD docks iPhones and iPods, rocks the joint quietly

AOC has a bit of a long-term memory issue: it claims the Aire iPlay E2343Fi is the first computer monitor to have a built-in iPhone and iPod docking station. Nope. But don't let that deter you from checking out the new 23-inch LCD, whose cradle in the base will both keep your Apple gear topped up as well as play movies and music through the display. The 10-watt speakers won't exactly bring the house down, though they will let you take the headphones off. As an actual computer display, it's a typical TN-based panel with a 1080p resolution, a quick 2ms pixel response time and a boldly claimed 50,000,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio. Those who find a separate dock or (gasp) wires too much can officially spend $280 for an Aire iPlay of their own today; Amazon and other shops have already knocked the price down to a more palpable $230.

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Orbitsound announces T9 iPhone-friendly soundbar, we go ears on

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Orbitsound announces T9 iPodfriendly soundbar, we go ears on

You may remember seeing Orbitsound's T12 iPod dock / soundbar pop up in our summer buyer's guide. Today, the firm's just unveiled the latest in its product family: the Orbitsound T9. As you'll see, it's a very similar deal, but with an obvious difference -- its size. At 300mm (about 12") across, it's almost exactly half the length of its bigger brother (605mm) -- but not everything is a straight cut down the middle. Power-wise, this diminutive dock has a power output of 140W RMS (split 80 on the subwoofer, 35 on the front speakers and 25 on the sides,) and carries the same in- and output options. That means optical, line (phono and 3.5mm) and an iDevice connector going in, and a composite video (for piping those movies on your iPhone to your telly) in the other direction. The included subwoofer helps the device perform the dual roles of iPod dock, and TV soundbar. It's launching in mid-July in UK retailers, and internationally online for £200 / $249. Luckily, we managed to get our hands on one of the first production models, and took it for a spin, so boogie on past the break for our impressions.

Gallery: Orbitsound T9 hands-on

Orbitsound T9 hands-on

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Orbitsound announces T9 iPhone-friendly soundbar, we go ears on originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 13 Jun 2012 19:01:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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iHome Shows off the New iP76 Color Changing Tower Speaker

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If you're in need of a new speaker system for your iPhone or other Bluetooth streaming music device, iHome has a new product coming in July called the iP76. This device is a tower speaker with LED...

Dads and Grads Gift Guide 2012: The iPod Jukebox

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The iPod Jukebox is available at Hammacher Schlemmer for $1,200. It is that time of year again time for students all over to start graduating from High School and College. It is also getting close...