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New Potato’s FLPR IR dongle gives your iPhone home automation capabilities

It's hard to say why we've seen a glut of these adapters hit all within the same week, but hey, the more the merrier! North Carolina's own New Potato Technologies (yes, we're serious) has followed up on ThinkFlood and Power A 's efforts by introducing an Infrared iPhone / iPod touch dongle of its own. The difference? This one connects to the dock connector, and when used with the accompanying app, it can control lights, stereo systems, home cinemas and pretty much anything that allows dictation via IR. The best part just might be said app, as it allows users to search a database of over 14,000 device codes and just add the products they already own, which means that you'll probably only be stuck programming that LaserDisc player you refuse to give up. It'll start shipping today from the company's own website for $79.99, or you can consult the middleman (read: Best Buy) on starting on March 28th. Continue reading New Potato's FLPR IR dongle gives your iPhone home automation capabilities New Potato's FLPR IR dongle gives your iPhone home automation capabilities originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 04 Mar 2010 09:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
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Read SD Cards on Your iPhone With ZoomIt [IPhone]

Remember all those clever iPhone peripherals that we were supposed to see with firmware 3.0? Well ZoomIt is among the first. It's an SD card reader for the iPhone and iPod touch . Used in conjunction with the ZoomIt app, the dongle connects through the iPhone's dock connector to load photos, music and miscellaneous files (like PowerPoint, PDF and anything else supported by iPhone OS) from an SD card. If nothing else, it's a handy way to extend your iPhone's storage in a pinch, or simply backup your photos on vacation without lugging around a laptop (which is my particular reason for excitement here). You can pre-order the ZoomIt for $50 now. It'll actually be available this April. [ ZoomIt via iLounge ]
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AirStash wireless SD card reader hands-on

Just as CES is wrapping up, we managed to get some hands-on time with the AirStash wireless SD card reader, which is targeted at iPhone OS devices (but does work with other WiFi-enabled devices). Like many of the mysterious products from Vegas we have no price, release date or battery life, but what we do know now is that it's indeed very light (1.5 ounces), fits nicely in our hands and supports up to 32GB SDHC cards. As for wireless connection the AirStash acts as a WiFi 802.11b/g access point -- a cunning way to dodge the Apple dock connector license fees or the lack of Bluetooth profiles. Sadly, the prototype wasn't working properly due to "some RF interference," but as you can see above, the AirStash is accessed via a browser (UI design not final). Sure, this would mean you'd lose Internet connection via WiFi, but if the AirStash is cheap enough, then we'll live with it. Let's hope they hurry up with the release, though. Gallery: AirStash wireless SD card reader hands-on AirStash wireless SD card reader hands-on originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 11 Jan 2010 04:38:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
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Change the Channel WIth Your iPhone and the L5 Remote IR Adapter [IPhone]

For every million or so pointless, sacrificial iPhone accessories, we get one good one. And the L5 Remote infrared adapter may just be that one accessory. The idea couldn't be simpler: You plug the L5 Remote adapter into your iPhone's dock connector, it draws from the iPhone's battery to blast IR, and with the addition of bundled universal remote app, your iPhone can suddenly change the channel on pretty much any TV, cable/sat box or Front Row compatible device up to 30 feet away. We've seen iPhone remote solutions before, but nothing has been nearly this elegant. Priced at $50 whenever it's actually available, the L5 remote could finally give us one remote to control them all . [ L5 Tech via The Loop via Silicon Alley Insider via DVICE ]
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FM Transmitter & Car Charger with LCD Screen – For Apple Ipod / Iphone 3g / Itouch 2nd Generation / Nano 4th Generation – High Quality Digital…

4-IN-1 FM Transmitter package works with Apple iPhone 2G/3G, iPod and almost any portable audio device. The cradle adjusts to hold an audio player from 1-1/8″ to 3-3/8″ wide, and its built-in FM transmitter can send your tunes over any frequency on the FM dial. The 4-IN-1 FM Transmitter connects to your audio player through its 3. 5mm mini-stereo jack. The dock connector and the USB connector also supply power to your music player. … More FM Transmitter & Car Charger with LCD Scr
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Kensington LiquidAUX Auxiliary Car Kit with Remote for iPod; iPhone 1G, 3G

Amazon.com — Posted August 13, 2008Pure music, pure control. Compatible with the iPhone and most iPods, Kensington’s LiquidAUX delivers pure sound from any direct auxiliary connection. The steering wheel-mounted remote control means you have full control of your music–and your vehicle. The dock connector not
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