The iPod Classic Goes from Bruce Banner to The Hulk with The Indigo

Chord Electronics is at it again with making something unique and yet hard to describe all at the same time. Not another update to the Chordette Gem but rather a new breed of 'Universal Control Center' -The Indigo. Just because it looks like an iPod dock - that doesn't mean it actually is one. It is meant to be a control center for both digital and analog sources, wired or wireless.Included with the Indigo is a fully modded iPod Classic which the Indigo will turn into a high end music source. "Using the Chord supplied modified iPod Classic (option) a true digital output can be obtained to feed ...

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Chordette Gem Upgrades Their Designs to be More Trendy & British

Back in August we reported on the Chordette Gem, an interesting shaped device that had a built in bluetooth receiver so it could receive music from either your cell phone or any other bluetooth enabled device in your home. Well last week we got to see it in person and it was just as adorable. Since the line has been such a hit they have expanded the design of the Gem's. Now there are British flag, telephone booth, and many others designed Chordette Gem's. The prices have dropped now to an astounding $786 for what is basically a cute novelty item.

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Chordette Gem Adds Bluetooth & USB to Ordinary Hi-Fi Systems

The Chordette Gem is a curious-looking device that works as an add on for your Hi-fi system. We're not used to coming accross add-ons for Hi-fi devices, but this one actually makes sense. The Chordette Gem adds bluetooth A2DP to your Hi-fi system as well as a USB port so that you can connect your PC to your Hi-Fi. And why would you want to have Buetooth connected to your Hi-Fi system? For starters, you can then connect your cell phone or A2DP enabled MP3 player to your Hi-FI system for streaming music wirelessly. The Chordette Gem retails for 399GBP (about $800 USD), making it out of reach for most ...

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