MP3 Players
Arcam's irDock promises to get the best quality audio out of your iPod.
It's made from sturdy aluminium and uses high-quality audio components to enure you're listening to the best possible sound. The intelligent charging control means the iPod isn't constantly being powered, which not only improves audio quality but also enhances battery life.
It packs a remote control so you can change tracks without getting up and it uses a low-noise power supply to avoid interference.
The irDock will be available soon for £150, see Arcam for further details.
You can keep your mobile entertainment options open with iRiver's new B30 player.
Not only can it crunch through digital music files on the go, but there's a DAB radio built in so you can tap into live broadcasts too. There's also an electronic programme guide, so you can easily find your favourite shows and you can even record programmes to listen to later.
Video playback is also included and it's available with either 8GB or 16GB of storage on board.
The B30 is available now from £139, see Digital Audio Distribution for further details.
Archos has taken Google's Android mobile operating system and rather than build a phone - as most companies have done - has installed it on a portable media player (PMP) instead.
The Archos 5 can do everything a normal PMP can do - such as play music, movies and photos - but you can also download additional applications to expand its functionality from the Android Market.
It supports video up to 720p HD resolution, so you don't need to re-encode it to view it on its 800 x 480 resolution 5in touchscreen, and it'll look great when you hook it up to a big screen TV.
The Archos 5 will be available from 16 September for £199.99 to £369.99 depending on capacity. See Archos for more information.
Intempo's latest dock, Phono, is designed specifically with the iPhone in mind, although it's compatible with the whole of Apple's range.
There's no risk of annoying interference ruining your musical experience thanks to the TDMA noise suppression technology and it'll even pause the music when a call comes in.
If you'd rather kick back and watch some video instead, the rotating design means you won't have to twist your head to make out what's happening on screen - just spin the iPhone 90 degrees instead.
The Phono will be available in December for £99, see Intempo for more information.
If your cherished record collection is currently gathering dust rather than living out its days in the digital domain then you need Ion's new record deck.
The Profile LP to iPod Turntable includes an iPod dock, so you can record tracks directly from LP to MP3 at the drop of a needle. Just sit your player in the dock, dust off your favourite album and let it do the rest.
The stereo input means it can handle other obsolete analogue sound sources as well, so you can digitise your whole collection.
The Profile LP to iPod Turntable will be available later in the year from I Want One Of Those.
