Monday August 25th 2008 05:21:06 AM

Mac & iPod reviews and how-to's from Mac experts and enthusiasts.

Griffin TuneFlex Aux Review

Griffin TuneFlex Aux

There are many ways to listen to your iPod in your car, from tape adapters to FM transmitters. Here’s a look at a relatively new accessory that takes advantage of your car’s auxiliary jack.

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Review: Otterbox Defender and Armor Series for iPhone and iPod touch

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So, you just got an iPhone or iPod touch for Christmas, and you want to gear up for all that strenuous exercise you’ll be doing because of that New Years Resolution, right? Ok, well maybe not, but Otterbox is here for you anyways.

Today we are focusing on the new Otterbox cases: the Defender and Armor series. Both lines are available for the iPhone in yellow and black and iPod touch in black only.

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XtremeMac unveils new Luna X2 iPod speaker system at Expo

XtremeMac Luna X2XtremeMac kicked off its Macworld exhibition today with the announcement of Luna X2™, a new version of its award winning alarm clock. Luna X2 couples a fully featured iPod alarm clock with high end audio performance to create a world class iPod audio system.

Luna X2 was designed to provide completely personalized sleep and waking environments. The dual alarms can be independently set to sound to iPod, radio or buzzer, with optional settings for volume, display brightness and snooze time. Additionally, you can adjust volume ramping for sleep and nap functions. The crystal clear display features a variable brightness control that can be lowered to completely off at night, and set to brighten when the alarm sounds. Whether each of these settings is customized or the unit is used in its standard configuration, Luna X2 delivers everything you could ask for in an alarm clock.

Luna X2’s black exterior is accented with chrome to complement Apple’s new iPod models. The rounded corners and fabric covered grill allow Luna X2 to complement any room’s decor.

Luna X2 is priced at $119.95 and may be pre-ordered from XtremeMac’s website today, or purchased at retail outlets worldwide in the coming weeks. For additional information, or to order online, please visit www.xtrememac.com.

    XtremeMac rolls out new cases for iPod family

    XtremeMac TuffWrapXtremeMac has just released a slew of different cases for the new iPod family including the iPod touch, iPhone, iPod classic, and iPod nano. Dubbed the TuffWrap Plus, the cases are made of protective silicone and include XtremeMac’s TuffShield screen and clickwheel protectors. They also come with a removable belt clip that converts into a stand for viewing videos on the devices.

    The cases are priced from $19.95 to $29.95 and can be preordered from XtremeMac’s website.

    B&W Zeppelin First Look at ConnectReviews

    bw_zeppelin_sm.jpgConnectReviews, another site on the Carbonite Media network, has posted a first look of the Bowers & Wilkins Zeppelin, a high-end $600 iPod speaker system that seems promising. They’ll have a review later this month with more details.

    Review: Logitech AudioStation Express

    Logitech AudioStation Express

    Logitech is a relatively new player in the iPod accessory market and has recently released two products in their AudioStation line. Today, we’ll be taking a look at the AudioStation Express.

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    Review: XtremeMac Luna

    Altec Lansing was one of the first creators of speakers for the iPod with their inMotion line of products. Other manufacturers have followed - and one stands out the most, XtremeMac. The new XtremeMac claims its Luna speaker system for the iPod is a revolutionary alarm clock and room audio system, we’re here to put it through its paces in our new Mac series of articles, iConnect. Continue reading…