Chinon Corporation announces a complete music and TV solution today with the introduction of the AVi, the industry’s first portable iPod docking station with built-in LCD monitor and digital TV tuner. You’ll be able to view content, listen to music, and watch TV, all from a single docking station.

Features and specs include:

• Combines the look of a retro boom box with a modern rubberized black finish and silver trim
• 7 inch LCD monitor
• AUX input
• ATSC digital TV tuner with AV out
• Built-in telescopic radio antenna
• External telescopic TV antenna
• Digital FM and alarm clock
• Full-function remote
• Plays local TV channels, and content from iPod including music videos, pre-recorded movies, TV shows, and videos
• 3 hour battery life
• Plays and charges iPod at the same time

The AVi can be purchased for $199.99 only at www.chinonusa.com.

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Kensington Computer Products Group launched two new notebook docking stations and a universal display adapter today – all powered by the DisplayLink DL-195 USB graphics processor. The two new docking stations are the Kensington Universal Notebook Docking Station with VGA/DVI and Ethernet, Kensington Universal Notebook Docking Station with VGA/DVI, while the display adapter is the Kensington Universal Multi-Display Adapter. All three products allow you to add an external display to your notebook via a single USB connection with resolution support up to 2048 x 1152.

Kensington Universal Notebook Docking Station with VGA/DVI and Ethernet – can turn your notebook into a complete desktop system simply by plugging in a single USB connection. Use the docking station to connect a high resolution display, printer, speaker, and other devices to your notebook – without worrying about plugging and unplugging the devices. Features include:

• Auto-install design makes installation as simple as plug-n-play
• HD screen capable
• 10/100 Ethernet support
• Hot pluggable support
• “Always-on” USB ports charges your devices even when the notebook is shut down
• Front Audio ports and back speaker port lets you connect 2.1 stereo speakers and internet chat headset
• Mini-tower design for smaller footprint
• Supports PCs and Macs although Mac video responsiveness is reduced but functional for everyday computing
• 5 USB 2.0 ports
• DVI, VGA (with DVI to VGA adapter)
• Security cable slot on side panel
• MSRP of $149.99

Kensington Universal Notebook Docking Station with VGA/DVI – is basically the same as the above docking station minus the Ethernet support. The suggested price is $129.99

Kensington Universal Multi-Display Adapter – allows you to easily add a second display to your notebook/desktop setup via an available USB connection. Features include:

• Up to six adapters can be connected to your computer for up to six additional displays
• Compatible with projectors
• DVI to VGA adapter for up to 2048 x 1152 resolution
• Powered off of USB port – no external power supply required
• Supports PCs and Macs although Mac’s video responsiveness of connected external monitor is reduced by functional for everyday computing
• MSRP of $79.99

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If you’re looking to reduce some clutter on your desktop, then you’ll want to check out Toshiba’s newly announced dynadock wireless U USB docking station featuring wireless USB technology. Where typical laptop docking stations require physical connections to laptops, the dynadock wireless U connects to laptops via wireless USB. The dock itself acts as a conduit for additional peripherals (speakers, keyboards/mouse, etc) while also providing additional features such as graphics and digital audio.

The complete feature list includes:

• Built-in video card to support additional DVI/VGA monitor
• Supports up to 1680 x 1050 resolution
• Built-in sound card supports up to 7.1 digital audio surround sound
• 4 Plug and Play USB ports in the back
• 2 easy access front USB Sleep and Charge ports
• Vertical space saving design
• Dedicated wireless radio for enhanced video performance
• One touch undock button ensures all peripherals shut down properly when undocking
• Works with any Windows based PC
• Sets up automatically when laptop is in range

The Toshiba dynadock wireless U will be available this month at various retailers or at toshibadirect.com for an estimated price of $299.99.

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