iPod docking station

Friday, November 27th 2009 - 15:45 CET - Comments: 0

J ust in time for the holidays, Chinon announce AVi, industry’s first portable iPod docking station with a built-in LCD monitor and digital TV tuner. Consumers can view content and listen to music, as well as watch TV, all in one docking station. The user-friendly docking station combines an alarm clock, digital picture frame, iPod player, radio, and TV into an affordable, all-in-one, compact entertainment system. The AVi couples the iconic frame of a retro boom box with a modern rubberized black finish and silver trim, to capture the nostalgic style of the past, with the technology of today. The unit’s functionality along with its light design make this sleek gadget the perfect holiday gift for the music lover or child in your life.

 

iPod docking station from Chinon

"Chinon is committed to bringing the latest technology in consumer electronics to the U.S.," said Masazumi Chino, president of Chinon Corporation. "This entertainment system is the most functional and portable docking station and TV combination on the market."

 

iPod docking station with LCD monitor and TV tuner

Designed for use at home or on the road, the AVi iPod docking station features a 7-inch LCD monitor, AUX input, ATSC digital TV tuner with AV out, built-in telescopic radio antenna, external telescopic TV antenna, digital FM radio and alarm clock, and a full-function remote. This all-inclusive system plays both local TV channels and the contents of an iPod, including music videos, pre-recorded movies, TV shows and videos, images, as well as just music. The iPod docking station can also last up to 3 hours on battery power making it easy to take it on the go.

 

Chinon AVi iPod docking station

The AVi entertainment system simultaneously plays and charges your iPod so you don't have to worry about running down your battery. The iPod docking station can also be used as a digital converter box for any analog TV. The AVi docking station is officially licensed by Apple in the "Made for iPod" range, and can be purchased for $199.99

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