The latest Creative TravelSound for the iPod nano has received the “Made for iPod” label as it is designed for 4th Generation iPod nano. The portable dock features a built-in external speaker, four slim microdrivers, a digital amplifier and an integrated FM radio. Its built-in Lithium Polymer (Li-Po) rechargeable battery delivers up to 15 hours of entertainment on the go. The Creative TravelSound also includes an USB port that enables users to sync their iPod with iTunes and recharge both the player and the speaker at the same time. If you are interested, you can purchase the Creative TravelSound for around $100 when it is released sometime next month. [FarEastGizmos via iPod and MP3 Players]
Priced at $8.99, these ChocoShuffles are probably the most expensive chunks of chocolate you’ll ever come across. But hey, they play music! Well actually the iPod shuffle stuffed in this milk chocolate looking thing is what’s playing the music, but you wouldn’t know if we didn’t say anything now would you? 
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The Ion Audio Tailgater is a must-have for all music junkies. The iPod dock is compatible with all versions of iPods including the Touch and also the iPhone. It also has inputs for mics and an integrated battery that provides enough juice for up to eight hours of rocking performances. The Ion Audio Tailgater is available now in black and retails for $200. [Ion Audio via iPod and MP3 Players]
Here is the latest iPod docking station from Chinavasion. Priced at $32.01 each, the gadget allows you to listen to your iPod without the need for earphones, recharge your iPod without the need for a computer, and wake up to your favorite tunes straight from your iPod every morning. You can program the alarm easily via the onboard buttons or remote controller. It can also connect to non-iPod MP3 players via its stereo aux-in cable. This alarm clock also offers a stereo FM tuner and a 109-cm long FM antenna. Its large display face has five levels of brightness and can display time in 12- or 24-hour format. [Product Page via iPod and MP3 Players]
The Hyoutan is actually a kind of cucumber that many countries used for many usage: It can be eaten, as a sponge, but also as a gourd, guitar etc. Bird Electron today introduced its brand new Hyoukan Speaker double cone. The speaker comes with a mini adapter that allows you to connect it to your iPod, or other Digital Audio Player. The Hyoutan Speaker for iPod is priced at 18,500 Yen. [Akihabara via iPod and MP3 Players]
Here are the superslim iPod docks from Panasonic Japan. Known as the SC-HC4 and SC-HC3, both gadgets have the same features except for the SC-HC3 that lacks a SD card slot. These docking stations offer AM/ FM radio, digital amplifier delivering 20Watts × 2 channels output, CD player and a SD card slot (HC4 only). The speakers are made of a high quality Bamboo fiber material to make it lightweight and produces deep sound. The Panasonic SC-HC4 will be available in silver, pink and black for 40,000 Yen ($450) and the Panasonic SC-HC3 will be available in silver for 35,000 Yen ($400). Both iPod docking stations will be released on April 18th, 2009. [Panasonic Japan via iPod and MP3 Players]
Here is another iPod docking station from Princeton in the form of the PIP-DOCK2. You can connect it to your TV, Hi-Fi, and PC or MAC since it is compatible with both platform. You can also control the gadget easily from your lazy sofa with its remote control. The Princeton PIP-DOCK2 retails for 5,980 Yen. [Princeton via iPod and MP3 Players]
The i-Swing is a new docking station for iPod / iPod Touch / iPhone / iPhone 3G that offers landscape or portrait mode. Dubbed as the i-Swing, the docking station measures 220mm x 32mm x 100mm and weights at 360grams. The gadget features a USB port and two speakers with an output of 3 watts. The i-Swing also provides 6 hours of battery life. [Akihabara via iPod and MP3 Players]
You can now turn your iPod into a voice recorder by using the ThumbTack microphone from SwitchEasy. This ultra small microphone is compatible with both the iPod Nano 4G and the iPod Touch 2G. However, you should make sure you have the latest iPod firmware before using ThumbTack. Available in black, white or red, the ThumbTack Microphone is priced at only $12.99 a pop. [CruchGear via iPod and MP3 Players]
Coby Electronics’ CSMP140 combines a universal iPod dock, CD player, alarm clock, and AM/FM radio on a single device. This multi-function gadget provides high-quality music playback direct from your iPod. It comes with integrated stereo speakers (12W total output power), a 3.5mm audio line-in jack and a remote control. Measuring 10.4 inch x 4.6 inch x 4.1 inch, the Coby CSMP140 retails for $49.99. [Product Page via iPod and MP3 Players]
