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12/09/02

DVBase : an amazing luxury stand for your iPod.

We received a pre-production (serial number 0000!) version of DVForge's DVBaseLtd a week ago.We were quite excited when we opened the little box. The pictures sent by DVForge made us think the product had an amazing look. And it is the case. This little luxury item is a hand polished, nickel plated, CNC-machined, laser engraved, and individually laser serial numbered limited edition iPod desk stand. DVForge will only produce 1000 of those stands!

If you have an iPod or know somebody who does, this is a perfect gift for Christmas! For those of you who cannot afford the DVBaseLtd, there will also be a regular DVBase sold for $59.99. This aliminum version is the one you need if you don't want to spend $99. And it is one of the best iPod stands ever.

 

Using the stand.

When you put the DVBaseLtd on your desk, you notice that it will be perfectly stable, and that your iPod will stand safely. The iPod fits perfectly into the stand. The nickel plated version we tested has a gorgeous look. Its color matches with the color of the back of the iPod. If you care about elegance, the DVbaseLtd is for you. What is amazing is that when you use the stand, you totally forget that it is here : it is the perfect extension of your iPod, as you can see in the pictures below.

In the box...

When you buy the limited edition of the DVBase iPod stand, here is what you will find in the box:

  • Polished nickel plated, laser engraved DVBase iPod desk stand
  • Specially crafted DVForge metal polishing cloth
  • Starter bottle of the wonderfully effective Green-Stuff metal polish
  • Care and use instruction booklet
  • DVBase custom presentation box
  • Limited lifetime warranty registration card

Versions, price and availability.

There are two different kinds of DVBase:

  • The DVBaseLtd Limited Edition iPod desk stand will sell for $99. It is the nickel plated version we tested. The DVBaseLtd is available dircetly from DVForge. If you want to purchase that limited edition of the DVBase, you must do so using a fax-in pre-order form and credit card payment.
  • The regular DVBase(aluminum version) will sell for $59.99 in january.

Those prices include FedEx shipping to any Canadian or continental United States street address. For other countries, you should check with DVForge.

Bottom Line

The DVBase is awesome. When you receive it, the first thing you will notice is the quality of the product. It is the perfect stand for your iPod. The limited edition we received is really what your iPod deserves. At $99, it might seem expensive. However, it is a luxury item (only 1000 produced!), and it is worth its price! Our DVBAseLtd will stay on our desk for a very long time!

 

 

i-Trac: a case for your iPod and its accessories

Pyrim is now selling the i-Trac (iPod traveller case). The i-Trac provides a one-handed transport for your iPod and its accessories. In addition, the i-Trac allows you to use your iPod even while it is resident in the case. The i-Trac is sold for $49.99.

12/04/02

Inflatable speakers : the ultimate portable speakers.

If you're looking for a great Christmas present, you should take a look at the Inflatable speakers . They are unique for two reasons, one being that they are fully inflatable, you need to blow them up to tune in and secondly, they can be collapsed completely for travelling. Each set of speakers includes an amplifier, a battery back and a AC adapter. The Inflatable Speakers can be used in connection with various pieces of equipment, including most Personal CD Players, Personal stereos, MP3 players and Mini Discs and are PC and Mac compatible. Excellent for the office at home or on the move as their compact size when deflated, means carrying them in your luggage is not too bulky, perfect for meetings and business trips. There are seven different kinds of inflatable speakers.

12/03/02

Podstand.com ships a new (clear) iPodstand.

Podstand.com has just released a new iPod stand. We reviewed the white iPodstand a few weeks ago. (check the archives for the review). this new model is in clear color as you can see!

12/02/02

Archos Ondio : competition for the iPod.

Archos has launched a new product : the Ondio. The Ondio is a MP3 player with a 128 MB Flash memory (2 hours of MP3 music at 128 kbps, 3 hours of radio recording at 96 kbps, 4.3 hours of voice recording at 64 kbps or 128MB of data).

The Ondion allows you to record from the radio into MP3. You can record your favorite songs from the Ondio built-in FM tuner into MP3, just as easily as you would do with a cassette deck. For radio recording the Archos Ondio is equipped with a 30-second retro-record buffer. This allows you to record complete songs even if you press the record button after the song has started! It also enables you to edit your recordings once they are registered.

Here are the main features of the Ondio:
  • Listen to the radio on your built-in FM tuner,
  • Store a minimum of 2 hours of CD-quality MP3 music either from your computer, or record straight from the built-in FM tuner or any other analog audio source.
  • Use the built-in microphone to turn it into digital dictaphone during meetings or to remember important ideas that come to you while you are on the move. The voice record capacity is minimal 4 hours.
  • Take your data with you by storing it into the 128MB Flash memory, using the USB 1.1 compatible interface. Store any combination of MP3 music (from CD, built-in FM tuner or other audio source), voice and data

 

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