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TUAW Macworld Video: Griffin Technology

by Steven Sande (RSS feed) on Jan 7th, 2009

Although I'm the veteran of about a dozen Macworld Expos, this is the first time I've attended as a member of the media instead of as "just" a showgoer. Let's face it; the level of attention that you get from companies is a lot greater when you're writing or shooting video about a company's products than when you're one of tens of thousands of people cruising past a booth.

Still, I was unprepared for the gracious reception that I received at Griffin Technology when I visited to see what new products were released from the Apple peripheral manufacturer. Griffin has been making innovative products for the Apple community since 1992, and 2009 is no exception. The company has entered the Bluetooth headset market with the SmartTalk Bluetooth (featuring human voice prompting), pointed the way towards total control of FM radio with the Navigate with iFM, and shown that you don't need power to get sound amplification with the AirCurve acoustic amplifier.

Join me on a tour of Griffin's new and recent products with Jackie Ballinger from Griffin. This video report is part of our continuing and exhaustive coverage of Macworld Expo 2009.

Tags: accessories, griffin, iphone, ipod, macworld 2009, Macworld2009, mwsf, peripherals, video

Filed under: Accessories, iPod Family, TUAW Business, iPhone

No iPhone 3G for school? Win a bag of goodies instead

by TUAW Blogger (RSS feed) on Aug 18th, 2008


So textbooks and gas shot your budget for a shiny-new iPhone 3G? We feel for ya, with your old-and-busted first-gen iPhone, nano, Airport Extreme and shiny new MacBook. What, you don't have all that either? Pity. Tell you what, we'll give you a bunch of accessories for those items instead, OK?

Courtesy of Dr. Bott, you could win an entire bag of cases and other goodies. Just for fun we're throwing in the Dr. Bott bag itself-- because we really think you could use a pick-me-up.

Specifically, the goodies in the bag are:
  • Marware's C.E.O. Premiere for iPhone (original, not 3G), a clip-on sideways case for your hip
  • Griffin's Streamline sport armband for the latest rev of the iPod nano
  • H-Squared's Air Mount, so you can attach an Airport Extreme to your wall
  • A copy of the Stationery Pack from Equinux, so your emails to home (begging for cash, no doubt) will look pretty
  • A copy of MacFamilyTree, so you can figure out who to email (and beg for cash)

To enter, let us know what your favorite subject or class is (or was). Sorry, this giveaway is limited to the US and everywhere in Canada but Quebec. Good luck!

Gallery: Back-to-school giveaway, cases and more



Da rules:
  • Open to legal residents of the 50 United States, the District of Columbia and Canada (excluding Quebec) who are 18 and older.
  • To enter, leave a comment below telling us your favorite subject or class in school.
  • The comment must be left before August 19, 11:59PM Eastern Time.
  • You may enter once. Duplicate entries will not be counted.
  • One winner will be selected in a random drawing.
  • Prizes:
  • Marware's C.E.O. Premiere for iPhone ($35)
  • Griffin's Streamline sport armband for the latest rev of the iPod nano ($30)
  • H-Squared's Air Mount ($35)
  • Stationary Pack from Equinux ($30)
  • MacFamilyTree ($50)
Click Here for complete Official Rules.

Tags: air-mount, dr-bott, free, giveaway, griffin, macfamilytree, marware, stationery-pack

Filed under: iPod Family, Peripherals, iPhone

Griffin PowerDock: quadruple your charging pleasure

by Joshua Ellis (RSS feed) on Jun 2nd, 2008



Perennial iPod peripheral maker Griffin announced that their new PowerDock multiple-iPod / iPhone charging station would be available in June, and now it's apparently almost here.

Available in two- or four-dock models, the charging station is designed for nerdy families like mine with multiple iPods, or perhaps just gadget freaks. It supports most every flavor of iPod and iPhone, with adapter inserts included, and it's made of brushed metal which is always a lovely choice.

No word on a street date, but presumably it's still on schedule for a release this month. The two-dock version will run $49.99 and the four-dock version will be $69.99.

[via Gizmodo]

Tags: docking station, DockingStation, griffin, power

Filed under: Accessories, Audio, Hardware, iPod Family, Video

Griffin releases the AirDock

by David Chartier (RSS feed) on Apr 28th, 2007

While Griffin's new $70 AirDock might sound like it's a contender to the wirelessly syncing WiDock's throne, don't let its name fool you. It doesn't sport 802.11x for syncing with a Mac or PC, but it does include an RF remote for controlling the AirDock, even through walls (Infrared, like in the Apple Remote, needs a direct line of sight). It also has an A/V out port for running your iPod media out to an entertainment center, but it doesn't have any kind of on-screen menu navigation like the more powerful $129 TuneCenter accessory. The other decent advantage for its price, however, is the inclusion of Griffin's PowerBlock, their compact $30 AC-to-USB charger that should be able to sync nearly any iPod with a Dock connector, as well as the 1G iPod shuffle due to its USB interface.

The AirDock is shipping now, and more details are available at Griffin's site.

Tags: airdock, griffin, griffin technology, GriffinTechnology, ipod, tunecenter, usb

Filed under: Accessories

Flickr Find: Griffin Elevator

by Erica Sadun (RSS feed) on Dec 20th, 2006

The Griffin Elevator, which replaces and updates Griffin's iCurve, is now shipping. It's a desktop stand for laptop computers. Retailing at $40, it's just now hitting the shelves. TUAW reader Ray sends along this link to his Flickr collection of unpacking pictures.

I'm surprised by how well the final product ended up looking. I thought it would be a lot less elegant given how the redesign got rid of the originals' curves, but it's really quite attractive.

Tags: Elevator, Flickr, Flickr Finds, FlickrFinds, Griffin

Filed under: Accessories, Audio, iPod Family

Griffin iTalk Pro

by Scott McNulty (RSS feed) on Nov 30th, 2006



The iTalk Pro, the latest iPod accessory from Griffin Technology, is now shipping. $49.99 gets you this Dock connector device that captures 16-bit stereo at 44.1 kH or 8-bit mono at 22kHz audio using two built in mics. You can also connect your own external mic using the 3.5mm jack on the bottom of the unit.

The iTalk Pro is shipping now, and works with 5g video iPods and 2g Nanos.

Tags: griffin, italk, italk pro, ItalkPro

Filed under: Accessories, Odds and ends

Griffin Elevator

by Scott McNulty (RSS feed) on Nov 27th, 2006

We blogged about a possible update to Griffin's iCurve in October, but now it looks official. The Elevator seems to be the iCurve's less curvy replacement. It does the same thing, that is lift up your laptop and make it even with an external display, but it does it with a new style.

The Elevator costs $39.99 and it appears to be available now.

Thanks, David.

Tags: elevator, griffin, icruve 2, Icruve2

Filed under: iPod Family, Odds and ends

iLounge takes a look at Griffin's iKaraoke

by Scott McNulty (RSS feed) on Oct 18th, 2006

iLounge has gotten their hands on one of the more interesting forthcoming products from our friends at Griffin, the iKaraoke. Check out the iLounge article for a look at the UI on the iPod, and pictures of the product itself which looks very much like the rendered graphics accompanying this post.

The only problem I see with the iKaraoke is that I can never remember the lyrics to songs, and my music's metadata doesn't include lyrics. What's a singin' fool like me to do?

Tags: griffin, ikaraoke

Filed under: Accessories, Hardware, Rumors

Griffin iCurve 2 on its way?

by David Chartier (RSS feed) on Oct 6th, 2006



I know the iCurve isn't exactly at the top of the rumor mongering lists, but reader GillyGill noticed that Amazon has - again - leaked details on yet another unreleased product: Griffin Technology's iCurve 2 (either someone is really screwing up over there, or Amazon has launched a new We Leak™ marketing service). Since customer affinity for these stands can sometimes match (at least by ratio) Mac users' love for their machines, I figured this slip was worth a post, especially since Griffin's site mentions nothing other than the original version is out of stock.

Amazon says the iCurve 2 should be available October 1st, but *something* is telling me that didn't quite happen; maybe it's just the lack of any kind of 'buy now' button and that it's already the 6th. I guess iCurve lovers will have to wait for everyone to get on the same page.

Tags: accessories, accessory, amazon, griffin, icurve, icurve2, stand

Filed under: Accessories, iPod Family

Griffin announces iTrip Auto Universal

by Dave Caolo (RSS feed) on Sep 7th, 2006

Those folks at Griffin Technology never sleep. This week, they announced the pending availability of the iTrip Auto Universal. Why "universal?" Because it will work with any portable music player that has a 3.5mm audio out port, and doesn't require a dock connector. Once you've connected the device to your vehicle's 12 volt accessory outlet (remember when we could just say "cigarette lighter?") on one end and your iPod's 3.5mm headphone port on the the other, you're set to select a free FM frequency and enjoy your own music. Sounds good to me.

No pricing or pending shipping date information was available as of this post.

[Via iLounge]

Tags: griffin, itrip, itrip auto universal, ItripAutoUniversal

Filed under: Audio, Hardware

Griffin shipping FireWave

by Scott McNulty (RSS feed) on Aug 23rd, 2006



Way back during Macworld SF Griffin announced the FireWave, a $99 Firewire device that brings 5.1 surround sound (with the magic of Dolby Digital™ to your Mac. It looks like, several months later, the FireWave is shipping (and it is still only $99). Your Mac will need to be running OS X 10.3 or 10.4 to take advantage of this, but that is not too much of an imposition for sweet, sweet surround sound.

Tags: firewave, griffin, surround sound, SurroundSound

Filed under: Accessories, Hardware, iPod Family

Griffin announces PowerBlock Travel USB charger

by David Chartier (RSS feed) on Aug 11th, 2006

Griffin has beefed up their PowerBlock USB charging accessory with international adapters, allowing your iPod and any other device that juices up through USB to roam the world and keep on kickin'. The three included adapters cover Continental Europe, United Kingdom, Hong Kong, Singapore, Australia, New Zealand, the U.S. and Japan. I think this pictured travel bag is also new; at least, I don't remember it from their previous press release. Either way, the PowerBlock Travel is priced at $34.99 and is available now from Griffin's site.

Tags: accessories, Griffin, international, iPod, powerblock, travel

Filed under: Accessories, iPod Family

Griffin releases TuneFlex for iPod

by Dave Caolo (RSS feed) on Aug 8th, 2006

I use a Griffin RoadTrip as an iPod charger/FM transmitter in my car. It works wonderfully, but there is one thing I don't like about it. While it allows me to swivel the iPod up and down, I can't move it left to right. The power outlet in my car is situated so that the iPod is essentially facing the passenger's seat, making it very difficult for me to read its screen. This is aggravating and dangerous at 65 m.p.h. The TuneFlex looks like it addresses this issue.

It's a charger that mounts your iPod on a fully flexible arm that includes a line out port (if you have one of those cassette adapters) as well as room enough to attach an iTrip. Sure, you've got to buy two products to get auto charging and FM transmission, but that's much more desirable that hitting a telephone pole.

The TuneFlex ships with a wired cassette adapter and a trial version of iFill. Check it out for $49.99US.

Tags: griffin, ifill, ipod, roadtrip, tuneflex

Filed under: Multimedia, Software, Freeware, Open Source, Universal Binary

Back/Center Stage 0.6 released

by Dan Lurie (RSS feed) on Jul 31st, 2006

CenterStage and BackStage make up a dynamic duo which gives FrontRow a run for its money. The free software suite reached version 0.6 today, bringing with it some exciting new features and Intel support. Media management app BackStage got madeover with a new unified UI, while FrontRow-esque component CenterStage now features support for the Apple remote, Elgato eyeTV, and Griffin RadioShark, as well as a new UI for photo browsing. While the programs might not be as polished and feature rich as MediaCentral, the price can't be beat, and new features are being added rapidly.

Via HardMac

Tags: back, backstage, center, centerstage, centra, elgato, eyetv, front, frontrow, griffin, intel, media, mediacentral, radio, radioshark, row, shark, software, stage, universal, update

Filed under: Accessories, iPod Family

Griffin introduces line of iPod cases

by Scott McNulty (RSS feed) on Jul 21st, 2006



Griffin Technology, the company that just can't stop making iPod products, announced 3 new iPod case lines (and 1 that's been around for a bit). Pictured above is the Trio for the iPod nano. $24.99 gets you a nano case with two interchangeable covers (hence the name).

Griffin is also offering the Tempo which is an armband that can hold either a full sized iPod or a nano for $24.99. The Vizor is a leather case designed for a full sized iPod that has a flip cover and a clip for $24.99 (I'm noticing a trend). Finally, the iClear, which Griffin has been offering for awhile, is a transparent polycarbonate case for the shuffle, nano, or full sized iPod that protects the iPod but still allows you to see it and access all of its controls for $19.99.

Tags: griffin, ipod cases, IpodCases

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