Company: V-Moda

Pros: Solid construction; Comes with a lot of accessories; Comfortable even when used for prolonged periods; Sounds great with bass-heavy tracks

Cons: Bass given priority; A bit bulky; Audio leaks even at mid-volume

Product Rating :

V-Moda’s Crossfade LP is a solid pair of headphones that comes with a lot of extras to help you enjoy music on your iPod, PC, and other audio devices.

The Crossfade LP is stored inside an exoskeleton case. Also found inside are two Kevlar reinforced detachable cables (3.5mm audio cable and cable with inline mic/volume and control for the iPhone 3GS, iPod, iPad, and MacBook), a 6.3mm to 3.5mm adapter, and carabiner clip – all tucked into pouches with elastic bands.

Besides the one year warranty, the company also offers a Replay Replacement Program that allows a user to purchase another pair of headphones (should the headset get wrecked) for 50 per cent off.

The Crossfade LP has a different look and feel to it, which may not be everyone’s cup of tea. It has a ‘rugged V design that beats ordinary round headphones’, a ‘tank-like’ steel frame, crocodile etchings on the ear cups surrounded by mini bolts, and even a crocodile-skin embossed headband with a royal purple accent (inside).

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iMM747 - iPad Speaker Dock & iMM289 - Portable iPod/iPhone speaker dock

iMM747 - iPad Speaker Dock

Product Highlights:
• First iPad speaker dock systems
• Built-in 30 pin Apple female connector to be synchronized with a PC
• Impeccable sound quality
• Powerful built-in bass booster to provide impressive bass.
• iLuv App v.2.0 interaction

***Also Compatible with iPod or iPhone***

Specifications
Audio output: 5WRMS(L) + 5WRMS(R) @ 1%THD

Power Requirement
AC100V~240V 60/50Hz Adapter

(Stock available late September)

iMM289 - Portable iPod/iPhone Speaker dock

Product Features
• Small size but great sound quality
• Dual orientation view (horizontal / vertical)
• Compatible with iPod & iPhone

Specifications
• Audio output: 1.5WRMS(L) + 1.5WRMS(R) @1%THD
• Total: 3WRMS / 6WPEAK / 60WPMPO

Power Requirement
• AC100V~240V 60/50Hz Adapter

(Stock available Mid to Late September)

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Posted By Nick Broughall

In an alternate universe, the Panda-people plug in their iPods to speakers shaped like humans. I’m not going to tell you where the dock is though, because in this universe, we have to use our imagination. I mean, that’s probably how the Gosh iPanda iPod speaker dock was invented.

With touch sensitive volume controls on the ears, two 1.5W speakers and a support for additional stereo sources via a 3.5mm jack, the iPanda is as cute as iPod docks come. It supports iPhones too – which is always nice – and runs off either mains power or four AA batteries.

If you prefer underwater creatures to endangered Chinese bears, the iOctopus offers similar functionality, with a greater sound output thanks to a 4-inch sub in the bottom. Both speakers are available for $150, but only in this universe, not the one with Panda-people.

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ID8-Mobile’s Smart Accessories for connected mobile devices are products that deliver symbiotic, highly integrated relationships with a connected device and solve a unique problem for the consumer. Together, iWorld Australia and ID8-Mobile will provide consumers with Smart Accessories for Smartphone’s, netbooks, laptops and tablets that deliver ultimate all-in-one convenience for the busy, mobile lifestyle. The MoGo Talk line of products, a Bluetooth Headset and Case System that offers communication convenience and Smartphone protection, will soon be available at key consumer electronic retailers and mobile operators in Australia and New Zealand.

“The iWorld Australia team is excited to partner with ID8-Mobile to provide products that accommodate the growing segment of Apple product users,” said Chad DeClase, Director of iWorld Australia. “Today, consumers across the globe are looking for convenient solutions to help them take advantage of their mobile device and make their mobile life simple. The MoGo family of products have received an overwhelmingly positive response from our customer base. We look forward to extending new and exciting Smart Accessories in the marketplace across Australia and New Zealand.”

“ID8-Mobile is providing consumers with products that directly respond to their lifestyle needs and provide ultimate convenience for the mobile user,” said Stuart Nixdorff, CEO of ID8-Mobile. “Our exclusive partnership with iWorld Australia will allow us to reach consumers in Australia and New Zealand with the right products, at the right retail locations. We look forward to leading the Smart Accessories marketplace with the help of our exceptional partner.”

ID8-Mobile has created ground breaking Smart Accessories like the MoGo Talk XD for iPhone 3G+3GS and will soon announce new innovations for additional Smartphones.

About iWorld Australia
iWorld Australia offers a diverse product mix that provides people with seamless electronics integration in their homes, cars, and on the go for iPad®, iPod®, iPhone® and the Apple Mac. Founded in Melbourne, Australia, iWorld Australia is a privately held company and a leader in connectivity solutions, in addition to accessories for mobile phone devices, computers, and more. We provide extensive solutions for iPod®, iPhone® and Apple Mac’s —with our exclusive distribution partnerships with iLuv®,  4Mac®, Dexim® , Speck® , Novothink® , New Potato®, Gosh®, Essential TPE®, Maclove®, Uncommon®, MoGo® branded accessories, power, and digital wireless products.

You can view them all at www.iworldaustralia.com.au, as well as through a network of major distributors, resellers, and superstores. iWorld Australia is a major distributor of digital lifestyle products in the territories of Australia and New Zealand.

The iWorld Australia Head Office is situated at:  2 Bricker Street, Cheltenham 3192
For more information about this press release, please contact:

Mr. Chad DeClase
Ph:    (03) 9532.5052
e-mail:    chad@iworldaustralia.com.au

About ID8-Mobile
ID8-Mobile, LLC. is the leader in Smart Accessories for mobile connected devices that enhance and simplify life for the mobile consumer.  ID8-Mobile’s flagship product line is the MoGo Family of Products. The MoGo Talk is the World’s thinnest Bluetooth headset that stores and charges directly on Smartphones and delivers superior audio quality, perfect for mobile telephony including emerging Unified Communication Applications. The MoGo Mouse is the award winning ultra-thin, Bluetooth-enabled mouse that stores and charges inside a laptop’s PC Card or ExpressCard/54 slot. For more information visit: www.ID8-Mobile.com

ID8-Mobile, the ID8-Mobile logo, and other ID8-Mobile marks are registered in the United States and other countries. iPhone 4 is a trademark of Apple Inc., SmartAudio™ is a trademark of Broadcom Corporation. Bluetooth® word-mark and logs are owned by Bluetooth SIG and used under license. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. For more information about ID8-Mobile and its products, visit the company’s Web site at www.ID8-Mobile.com

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Last week we received four of these very groovy Jackpot Slot iPhone Cradles to giveaway from iWorld Australia (thank you guys).
I’ve been playing with one on my desk for the last couple of days and I must say that I have quite attached to it. Not sure if it’s because it relieves me of my ulterior gambling tendencies or its cool red-nobbed Jackpot Slot handle that activates play and ejects my iPhone.

Either way, I know that a lot of you iPhone owners out there would want one!

Jackpot Slot iPhone Cradle Product Description

Jackpot Slots transforms your iPhone or iPod touch into a casino-style slot machine. The Jackpot Slots [app]cessory™ is the most realistic gaming experience your iPhone or iPod touch has ever known. Reel-spinning action like the world’s finest casinos, multiple games, interactive one armed bandit competitions and select prize giveaways bring the excitement of Las Vegas to your iPhone and iPod touch experience.

EASY TO SETUP
Connect to the Jackpot Slots dock using your device’s 30-Pin Connector.
Charge and sync to your computer using the included USB cable.

SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
Apple iPhone or iPod touch running OS 3.0 (or higher)

ADVANCED FEATURES
Dazzlingly real gaming experience! Different slots of varying levels of difficulty to challenge your skills.
Play the Jackpot Slots game and accumulate credits to unlock other Slot Machines in the app.
Join online tournaments competing against players around the globe!
Amazing functionality as a desktop charge and sync dock; your device will always be ready to go!
As mentioned earlier, you too could own one of these Jackpot Slot iPhone Cradles!

Giveaway Details for Jackpot Slot iPhone Cradles
To be in the chance to win one of four Jackpot Slot iPhone Cradles, all you need to do is:

Tweet “Ka Ching! @mr_gadget I want that cool Jackpot Slot iPhone Cradle please -> http://bit.ly/bZJWGc”
Post a comment below on why you would like one of these Jackpot Slot iPhone cradles and make sure you end with your Twitter name.
The four most creative entries will be selected.
This giveaway is open internationally and NOT restricted to Australia.

Competition will run till Friday 13th of August and a winner will be selected on the following Saturday.

Get creative and enter!

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Posted By : Eli Milchman

Like we mentioned a few weeks ago, we’re pretty excited about the potential for the iPhone morphing into all kinds of contraptions through hooking up with a little extra hardware. New Potato is one of the lead outfits in this area, and they’ve just introduced a kit that turns the iPhone into a bike super-computer. Rad.

The $99 kit contains a rather large cadence/speed sensor, ruggedized rubber iPhone mount, mounting hardware and a dongle that the iPhone uses to communicate with the sensor; combine the kit with the free LiveRider app, and presto — a cycling computer with all the standard functions (speed along with max and average, time, distance, cadence, pace) and more advanced functions like competing against a chase bike, ride map and speed graph.

Being the bike geeks we are here at the Cult, we’ve already started playing around with a test unit and we’ll have a full report up soon. Can’t wait? LiveRider is available from retailer J&R or directly from New Potato.

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Make sure you protect your phone with an iLuv or Spexy looking case!

Check out some Crazy photos from todays launch.

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What does this mean for iWorld Australia’s customers:
“ This is truly a revolution in case manufacturing for the iPod, iPhone, iPad and a massive step forward for our customers in Australia and New Zealand. Basically we are able to supply cases to any customer and make it exclusive to that customer. So from a customers point of view, is they are able to carry a range of cases that will NOT be sold by anybody else in Australia or New Zealand and it will be totally exclusive range to them. And they then have the ability to keep changing and updating the range all the time with new images. The end user is going to love it and gone are the days of boring silicon and plain looking case. Now we have the ability to make custom cases with exclusive options. “ States Chad DeClase Director of iWorld Australia.

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HOLLYWOOD (July 22nd, 2010) – V-MODA, the music lifestyle brand and manufacturer of award-winning headphones, today announced
signing with iWorld Australia to distribute the entire range of V-moda products to the Australian and New Zealand market place.

Remix Remote, the latest fashion-forward in-ear headphone featuring unrivaled audio performance partnered with an integrated three-button remote. Created by V-MODA’s meticulous acoustics and engineering team, Remix Remote is a completely redesigned version of the company’s original in-ear headphones, created to enhance the listening experience and dynamics of today’s music while capitalizing on the capabilities of the iPhone, iPod and Mac notebooks.

The Crossfade LP offers a sophisticated headphone with a true fashion-forward look. Constructed of lightweight metals and luxurious fabrics, the Crossfade LP is available in White Pearl, Phantom Chrome and Gunmetal Black. For listeners on the move, the Crossfade LP is equipped with a detachable cable featuring a three-button remote control and high-fidelity microphone to easily change volume and answer or end phone calls.

Designed for ultimate durability, unparalleled audio clarity and absolute affordability, Remix Remote is a testament to V-MODA’s passionate dedication to the development of sound and precise construction for even the most discerning listener. From the remastered driver to the redesigned soft silicone fittings developed to enhance ergonomic and audio performance, consumers will enjoy a unique and distinct listening experience with the perfect balance of punchy bass and high-definition audio clarity. The remote and high fidelity microphone allows hands-free access for users to answer calls and control their music library. The all-metal construction, Kevlar®-reinforced cables and commitment to quality is backed by a two-year premium warranty and V-MODA’s “No Questions Asked” 50 percent off lifetime headphone replacement guarantee.

“Great in-ear headphones are a result of a fanatical passion for the skill, art and love of music. We’ve spent years researching and fine-tuning our headphones alongside world-renowned musicians and DJs, and Remix Remote is our best product yet in terms of pure sound, rock solid durability improvements, ergonomics, and value,” said Val Kolton, V-MODA CEO and founder, independent DJ and producer. “In our modern lifestyle we listen to our music on headphones more than at home, in the car or at clubs. It is my goal to recreate the sound and sensations of an epic sound system anywhere and anytime, fused with the fashionable design V-MODA is known for.”

“When it comes to quality sound, comfort and style you just can’t go pass v-moda. We have been working with v-moda to launch the new series of Remix and Crossfade for the ANZ market. I have been using my Crossfade for a couple of weeks and it is truly an audio work of art. The v-moda range is a premium brand with worldwide recognition and will do extremely well in the ANZ market place” States Chad DeClase, Director of iWorld Australia.

ABOUT V-MODA
V-MODA is the music lifestyle brand distinguished by its fashion-forward design, superior sound, and unparalleled quality. Since the debut of its world-renowned product collection, V-MODA has created a world that defines an authentic music culture.

V-MODA is the result of fusing professional DJ and CEO Val Kolton’s passion for high fidelity and progressive design. Together with the world’s most influential DJs and musicians, V-MODA is defining the remix revolution.

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For the longest time I barely remembered to charge my iPhone at night. The iLuv App Station changed that by being a simple no-hassle speaker/charger dock that I can drop my phone into before dozing off to some mellow tune.

The Price
The iLuv App Station will set you back $US90. For that price you get the dock and the corresponding AC adaptor. You’ll of course have to purchase the optional six AA batteries separately.

The Dock
The dock is simply designed without any frills. You’ve got an on/off switch, a volume button, a snooze button – which works with the iLuv App Clock – and a 3.5mm audio input jack. The dock can be rotated to hold your iPhone in either a vertical or horizontal orientation. That’s it, but then again you don’t really need anything beyond that to charge your phone and listen to some music at a louder volume.

The App
In theory, you’re supposed to use the iLuv App Clock iPhone app with the App Station, but I’ve found that I’m happier just relying on my iPhone’s built-in Alarm, Weather and iPod apps. This is mainly because the iLuv app isn’t iOS 4 compatible and can’t run in the background. This means that if I accidentally close it to read an SMS, I’ll find myself waking up to realise that I overslept.

Nonetheless, it’s a neat app – it lets you set alarms, shows the local weather or plays music from your playlists – and seems like it could be great with a little update.

The Verdict
I’ve been using the App Station for a while without really thinking about it – not that I can think much while sleepily sliding my iPhone into the dock for a charge anyway – and that’s a good thing. It’s a great bedroom iPhone speaker/charger dock that does what it’s designed for without requiring much thought or fiddling. My only qualm with it is its $US90 price tag. If that were dropped to about $US40-$50, then I’d comfortably recommend the gadget.

Clean, simple design that suits most nightstands.

You can use the dock vertically or horizontally.

The dock is a bit pricey at $US90.

The app matching the dock is not iOS 4 compatible yet, meaning that it can’t be run in the background.

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