Microsoft’s Zune HD accessories available for pre-order

Posted by Mark Rollins Categories: Accessories, Microsoft, Portable Audio / Video

If you couldn’t tell, we are just a little excited about the impending launch of the Zune HD, especially now that we’ve learned of its attractive price point.  It’s never too early to start thinking about the accessories you might want to purchase alongside a device, so we wanted to fill you in on a few Zune HD accessories that are available for pre-order. The Zune HD AV Power Pack at $50, and the Zune HD AV Dock for $90. Here is a little information about each of them:

Zune HD AV Dock (Left in photo)

This all-in-one package enables your Zune HD player to charge sync and play supported 720p HD videos on your HDTV. Send music and HD Radio reception to your home audio system and control it all via a wireless remote.

Includes dock, three inserts (one for each Zune model), wireless remote, AC adapter, HDMI cable, and AV output cable. Zune HD player sold separately.

Compatible with: Zune HD (32 & 16), Zune 120, Zune 80, Zune 16, Zune 8, and Zune 4.

Zune HD Power Pack (Right in photo)

Connect your AV cable to your docked Zune HD to play music, HD Radio, and audio podcasts through your home audio system. The HDMI cable connects your docked Zune HD to HDTVs to view movies and videos. (Zune HD player required for HD video and HD Radio reception; sold separately. Zune HD AV Dock sold separately.)

Includes AC adapter, HDMI cable, and AV output cable.

Compatible with: Zune HD (32 & 16), Zune 120, Zune 80, Zune 16, Zune 8, Zune 4.

There’s also the Zune HD Premium Car Pack, for those of you who want to listen while on the go. Hey, the HD Radio alone might be reason enough to go that route.

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Mili Pro LED Projector for iPhone/iPod touch

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Plug your iPhone/iPod touch into the Mili Pro LED projector and it will increase an image or video on your tiny screen to 5 to 70-inches with a resolution of 640x480 and 10 lumens of brightness. The portable clamshell has a built-in dock and speakers, and VGA and AV ports can be utilized for external sources. The Mili Pro will arrive for all this September.

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Sony Ericsson Aino Smartphone

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iPhone Charger and Speaker Dock

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PhoneSuit MiLi iPhone Power Pack

Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Cell Phones, Handhelds, Storage

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Creative MovieWorks HD

Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: HDTV, Home Entertainment, Portable Audio / Video, Wireless / WiFi

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Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Misc. Tech, Music, Portable Audio / Video

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CP Docks Plug-in-Shelf Charging Station

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reviveLITE Nightlight/Charging Station

Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Cell Phones, Handhelds, Misc. Tech, Portable Audio / Video

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Vestalife Limited Edition Ladybugs

Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Music, Portable Audio / Video, USB

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