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iLuv does HD radio, with or without the iPod

Everyone knows that there are virtually no products designed to work with the iPod, so iLuv has bravely decide to step in and fill the gaping void with an HD radio that includes a built-in dock for the media player. The i169 stereo can function as an alarm clock as well as receive HD transmissions, displaying song information and other data, though it looks fairly uninspired considering all the competition out there.

iLuv has made yet another bold move and produced a version that has no iPod dock whatsoever, providing the same functions as its sibling without the media player. … Read more

Do you love video players?

Because this guy sure does...and he might have some communication issues as well. This is a cute ad from iLuv, an iPod accessories maker with products such as the iLuv i1055, a combo DVD player and iPod video screen enhancer.

'iLuv,' the blowfish of accessories

Swarovski crystals are like fugu, the Japanese blowfish--they can be a delicacy in small doses, but the slightest overdose can cause paralysis and agonizing death. That was our first thought, anyway, upon viewing samples from the iLuv's new i80 series of overdone accessories. It wasn't a fatal experience, but we did consider gouging out an eye or two with a chopstick.

Last year Philips managed to do what we thought was impossible: Make a line of products using Swarovski stones that were actually bearable, undoubtedly thanks to the company's exceptional design sense. iLuv, however, is no Philips, … Read more

iLuv i399: Bluetooth boombox for iPod

Debuting at CES is the iLuv i399, the successor to the i199, which we enjoyed for its array of features and affordable price. iLuv has completely redesigned the audio system into a much more compact unit.

Most of the features from the i199 look to be intact, although we're not sure the CD player survived the upgrade. What we do know is that the i399 has a built in subwoofer, support for iPod audio playback, an FM tuner, digital clock display, an auxiliary port, and features the next iteration of the company's "BluePin" Bluetooth dongle, called … Read more

iLuv debuts slim DVD player/iPod dock

With the i1255, iLuv has combined a 5.1 surround-sound DVD player with audio and video iPod playback functionality. Its thin black design is sure to rest fashionably next to most flat-panel TVs and home theater setups.

The i1255 features a slick remote that will allow you to control your iPod's music and video using an on-screen interface. The top-mounted dock is compatible only with video iPods--the iPod Touch, Classic, third-gen Nano, and the older video iPods.

In addition to playing standard DVDs, the i1255 supports VCD, MP3 CD, audio CD, JPEG CD, and Kodak Picture CD. Retailing for $… Read more