Later on in the day, Apple announced pricing for its new Lightning connector adapters (which can get a little steep in places), and released the iOS 6 Golden Master seed for developers ahead of the operating system’s release on September 19. A full list of iPhone 5 specs made it to the Apple Store this afternoon, and we found out that the iPhone 5 will offer both a GSM and CDMA version. iTunes 10.7 was delivered this afternoon as well, as was a gallery of iLuv’s upcoming iPhone 5 products. Toward the end of the day, Apple released a video featuring Jony Ive and Bob Mansfield giving us an introduction to the iPhone 5, and we ask where the iPhone 5′s rumored NFC functionality went.

As big as Apple’s event was, it wasn’t the only thing worth writing about today. A new report suggests that Windows Phone 8 may not be as far along as we thought, and Foxconn is in the public eye again after an undercover worker published a report on the conditions at the now-famous factory. Google was touting the latest Android numbers today, saying that 500 million Android devices have been activated worldwide.

We actually had quite a few stories about NASA today, with the Mars Orbiter finding signs of dry ice snowfall on the surface of the Red Planet. NASA scientists have viewed a massive impact on the surface of Jupiter, and perhaps most importantly, NASA celebrated the 50th anniversary of President John F. Kennedy’s historic moon speech. Famous (or infamous, depending on whether or not you work for the RIAA) music sharer Jammie Thomas has lost her appeal, meaning that the court is still making her pay that whopping $220,000 fine, and finally tonight, Microsoft has been awarded a patent for an interesting new technology that makes us immediately think of Star Trek.

That does it for tonight’s Evening Wrap-Up. Be sure to have a look at our Apple portal to catch anything you might have missed from Apple’s presentation, but otherwise, enjoy the rest of your evening!

What you see above is the iLuv Camera Case – made to hold your iPhone 5 with a special pocket up front for your EarPods earbuds while you’re on the go – otherwise looking like the lens of a camera for your heavy shooters. The folks at iLuv are also bringing on their popular Pulse Case with dual-layers of color and texture, the Mazarin Diamond Cut Hardshell Case, and the Regatta Case with two-layer protection and a high-gloss exterior with TPE on the inside – hardcore! Below you’ll see the iPhone 5 Topog Mesh Softshell Case with a raised topographical lattice design on the back. Made to fit your palm in three lovely colors.

You’ll find Snoopy Vintage Series cases for the iPhone 5 from iLuv as well as Snoopy Glow cases coming up too. The iPhone 5 has some Festival Hardshell cases coming from iLuv and the Mummy & Ninja Silicone Character Case will be popping up soon too. You can find all of these cases at iLuv’s online store immediately if not soon – and they’re also, for the most part, available for the iPhone 4S as well. You can now grab the iPhone 4S and the iPhone 4 for much lower prices than ever before from Apple as the iPhone 5 becomes the new hero – check it out!

Hit up our Apple portal today for more information on the iPhone 5 as details continue to explode forth – also check our iPhone 5 hands-on post for an up close and personal look at the device as it stands today!

The Samsung Galaxy Note II is a device that’s slightly enhanced compared to the Galaxy Note already on the market – with a slightly larger display at 5.5-inches, an exterior design that looks much closer to the next generation of Samsung devices, and technology inside that connects quite well to your Galaxy S III and Galaxy Note 10.1, you’ll be bumpin’! Of course you don’t want to be bumpin’ against the ground too much without protection.

iLuv presents first the Pocket Agent – this protective leather case also works as a stand so you can tap away while eating a sandwich – two viewing angles included! The Gelato Shield will have your front face protected from scratches while a soft cover keeps your edges and back safe from harm as well. There’a Clear Protective Film in the works as well that’s just a bit thinner than the Gelato Shield and, like the Shield, is guaranteed not to interfere with your device’s functionality or viewing.

There’s a Glare Free Protective Kit that’s made specifically to allow your touchscreen to work with zero distortion, regardless of the sun blasting it right into your eyeballs. A couple of already-released accessories that’ll work well with your Galaxy Note II are the ePen and the ePen Pro – both will be stylish additions to your device, but wont be working with S-Pen functionality like your built-in S-Pen would. These should be considered mostly fabulous due to their stylish appearance and ability to fit in with your pocket protector.

This whole range will be priced between $12.99 and $44.99 and some are available straight from iLuv’s online store right now. The rest will be popping up closer to the release date for the Galaxy Note II – makes sense!

There’s also the iLuv iCK826/iSK912 Professional WorkStation Portfolio case, with a detachable Bluetooth keyboard that can slot into a clamshell iPad carry-case. As well as an iPad version, iLuv will also offer one for the Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1, with each keyboard having OS-specific shortcut keys.

Finally, there’s the iLuv iBTKB20 WorkStation Bluetooth Keyboard, which as the name suggests hooks up to your iPad 2 wirelessly and allows for easier text entry. Laptop-style keys keep things low-profile. Pricing for the range will span from $49.99 to $179.99, with the majority of products expected to go on sale next month; the iLuv iMM737 WorkStation Dock will follow on in November.

That’s good name for the product, it seems very wide and it makes me think about jumbo jets when I hear the name. The dimensions of the dock are 14.3″ W x 5″ H x 3.7″ D and the thing weighs two pounds. It slurps down 15W of juice when in use and has a mini USB port for syncing the iPad, a 3.5mm aux input jack, and a power adapter port.

The best news about the dock is that while it will fit your iPad, it will also sync and charge your iPhone or iPod as well thanks to a flexible and adjustable dock design that needs none of those irritating inserts. The speakers themselves have separate drivers for treble, mid-range, and bass along with radiators to increase that bass. The dock will sell for $149.99 when it launches this month.

iLuv is big in the Apple accessory market and it has unveiled a complete line of new cases for the touch along with new screen protector films for the nano. The prices for the new accessories ranges from $14.99 to $34.99 and all will ship this month. The new cases for the touch include the iCC618 Tinted PC Case with Soft Coating, which is a soft feeling rubber case with edge protection.

The iCC617 is a PU coated two-piece case with edge protection for the touch. The iCC615 and iCC61 are both made from flexible TPU material with the 615 being clear and the 616 having a tinted metallic finish. The iCC613 is a silicone case with a 3D pattern to it. The nano gets a new screen protection film and there are several screen film options for the touch as well.

The cases will include the iCC727 Fusion dual layer silicone case with a built-in stand on the back selling for $34.99. The iCC728 fusion is a dual layer silicone case with a harder plastic material for more protection selling for $29.99. The iCC731 Emoticon is a soft coated, ultrathin hard shell case with emoticon designs all over it in different colors.

The iCC736 Nature is a thin hard shell case with a leave motif, theiCC725 Dream is a soft-coated TPU case in a variety of colors with strange prints. iLuv will also offer the iCC733 Silk soft-coated translucent ultrathin hard case in a variety of colors. A metallic case called the iCC729 Sentinel will come in bronze, gold, chrome, and titanium colors and iLuv will have a thin silicone trim case with dual films to protect from scratches in eight colors for $24.99. A series of screen films in clear, glare-free, and mirror finishes will also be offered.

First up is the iLuv iSP130, which is designed to be your perfect speaker companion. It’s USB powered, and it features a built-in hanging clip, which means you’ll be able to mount it if you really need to. And then we have the iSP170, which are of the cubed variety, and is also USB powered. It’s designed for use with your laptop or PC, and they’re remarkably small: 2.8″ x 2.8″ x 2.8″. So you should be able to find room on your desk. They’re also rocking built-in volume control.

Finally, we have the iLuv iSP150, which is a portable speaker bar. iLuv says it’s perfectly ideal for your iPad, iPhone, or iPod Touch, but from the looks of it, it makes more sense on a desk. It features a connector for 3.5mm audio jacks. It’s got a built-in power switch, volume control, and it’s light and small enough for travel. It’s got two power sources: USB or 4 AAA batteries. All three speaker options are available right now if you’re interested, from iLuv’s website. You can pick up the iSP130 for $19.99; the iSP150 for $34.99; and the iSP170 for $39.99

Press Release:

PORT WASHINGTON, NY – (May 24, 2010) – iLuv, the leader in innovative solutions dedicated to developing unique Apple accessories, is proud to announce their new line of peripherals for iPad, Mac/PC desktops and laptops. The newest products in this line include three small and portable speaker options that provide powerfully clear high quality sound while eliminating cable clutter. The three speaker options include….

iSP130: Mini Clip Speaker – The perfect speaker companion for any laptop, the USB powered iSP130 includes a built-in hanging clip for mounting

iSP150: Portable Speaker Bar – Ideal for iPad, iPhone, iPod, laptops and other portable audio devices with a 3.5mm jack, this powerful speaker bar is perfect for travel and features a built-in power switch, volume control and 2 power source options – USB or 4 AAA batteries

iSP170: Cube Speakers – A small cubed designed, USB powered speaker solution perfect for laptop users, the iSP170 is only 2.8” x 2.8” x 2.8” in size, features loud and clear sound, built-in volume control

“We feel that computer users now want solutions that feature USB power options, minimal cables and are small in size ” said Howard Kim, iLuv marketing manager. “To meet the everyday speaker and space needs of Mac, PC and laptop users, we designed these three peripheral solutions in an effort to meet that growing demand.”

The iSP130, iSP150 and iSP170 are available now for $19.99, $34.99 and $39.99 MSRP at www.i-luv.com. For more information on other iLuv products visit www.i-luv.com.

About iLuv:
iLuv Creative Technology provides the most appealing, innovative, and relevant products for PMP and Smart phones that contributes to the enrichment of consumers lives. The iLuv AppStation, Speaker/Charging Station with iLuv Application, iEA15 iPod Remote Adapter and the iAD115 Micro USB Car Charge were recently recognized as CES Innovations 2010 Design and Engineering Award Honorees in the Portable Multimedia Accessories, the Headphone Product and the In-Vehicle Accessory categories. The iLuv i1166, iMM9500, iMM183, iSP200 and i303 were recognized as CES Innovations 2009 Design and Engineering Award Honorees including the “Best of Innovations 2009” for i1166 in the Portable Multimedia Accessories Product category. For more information on iLuv, please visit www.i-luv.com.

iLuv has now announced that the iMM190 App Station is shipping for iPhone and iPod touch users. The device is a speaker dock that is app driven. A free companion app can be installed on the iPhone to allow the App Station to be used as an alarm clock.

The app also shows weather conditions as well. The dock allows access to the media collection stored on the iPhone and works for watching movies or VoIP as well. The best news is that the price for the App Station has been cut to $89.99. That $40 discount makes the extra wait for the device worth it. The device is available right now.

Personally, the thought of being vigorously assaulted every morning doesn’t exactly fill me with glee.  Still, there’s an FM digital radio and stereo speakers if you’re not so tempted by the head-shaking, together with a handy volume control on the vibra-attachment as well as on the main body of the clock.

Alarm settings allow for every-day, workday or weekend use, with two alarms in case you share a bed.  It’s compatible with the iPhone 3GS, iPhone 3G, iPhone, iPod Touch 2nd generation, iPod Touch, iPod Nano 1st to 5th generation, iPod Classic, iPod with video, iPod 4th generation and iPod mini, and is available now priced at $89.99.

The App Station Dock works in conjunction with a free iLuv app available on the App store once the dock launches. When you dock the iPhone or iPod touch into the App Station it turns into an alarm clock complete with weather forecast and temperature.

The device can also be used as a desktop speaker in addition to an alarm clock. The alarm clock display can be customized to suit your style preference and you can watch movies on the iPhone and hear the audio over the speaker dock. The device is set to debut in February for $129.99.

The i1166 has a 9-inch screen and is set to hit the market in mid-October at a MSRP of $269.99. The device offers full control over an iPod when docked with an AC adapter. The i1166 is compatible with the iPod touch 2G, nano 5G, nano 4G, original touch, and nano 3G as well as the iPod classic and iPod with video.

The player is DivX certified and has a built-in DVD player. Users can power the device via AC, DC, or an internal li-polymer battery. The player also has a pair of 3.5mm headphone jacks and ships with a remote control.

The iLuv iAD115 Micro USB Car Charger is super tiny and fits within the cigarette lighter in your car. It features a blue power LED, a DC 12-24V input and a DC 5V, 500mA output. It will be available in September for $14.99

The iAD119 Dual USB Car Charger, on the other hand, makes it easy to charge up two gadgets at once. It has a blue power LED, a replaceable fuse and a rotating head. It will also be available in September for $19.99.

Each adapter can accept voltages from 100 to 240V at 50 or 60Hz, making them good for traveling.  Meanwhile each of the USB ports they sport outputs 5V 500mAh which should suit most PMPs, digital cameras and cellphones.

The iLuv iAD117 is priced at $19.99, while the iLuv iAD116 comes in at $14.99, and both will begin shipping in September.  That’s cheaper than the BeamBox MiLi, though of course it lacks that adapter’s in-car plug and interchangeable plug sections.

Press Release:

iLuv Announces A New Series of Power Chargers For iPhones, iPods and Any USB Device

iLuv Offers A Small Portable Solution to Charging Multiple Devices at Once, Eliminating the Need to Carry Multiple Chargers

PORT WASHINGTON, NY – (August 13, 2009) – iLuv, the leader in innovative audio solutions, announces the iLuv iAD 117 Triple USB Port Power Adapter and iAD116 Mini USB Power Adapter. This new series of small easy to carry power adapters are the perfect solution for iPod, iPhone, MP3, and other gadget lovers who are looking to eliminate carrying multiple chargers when they travel. The iAD117 features 3-USB ports for charging up to 3-devices at once and is available in international versions. The iAD117 will be available for the MSRP of $19.99 and the iAD116 for the MSRP of $14.99 at www.i-luv.com starting in September 2009.

“Our new series of power adapters provides a great solution to travelers and gadget lovers who always need to carry multiple charging adapters or need multiple power outlets” says Howard Kim for iLuv. “We are happy to add a series of charging solutions that includes a 3-USB port AC adapter model and micro single USB port AC adapter model”.

The iAD117, small in size allows you to charge three devices at once with three built-in USB ports. The iAD116 mini AC adapter features a single USB port. Compatible with iPhone, iPod or any other USB device these AC adapters feature a LED power indicator and prongs that fold down for easy packing and storing.

For more information on product specifications as well as pricing and availability please visit www.i-luv.com.

Other supported models include the iPod touch 2G, iPod nano 4G and iPod classic 120GB.  Controls include volume, play/pause, track skip and VoiceOver (only on the shuffle, obviously), and the iLuv iEA15 will go on sale in August priced at a distinctly reasonable $14.99.

This new system is compatible with numerous devices including all three generations of the iPhone, the iPod, other MP3 players and WMA players. It features a SD card slot, USB port and iPhone/iPod dock.

It features jAura Soundcell Technology, two channel speakers, a 4-MP3/CD audio player, an AM/FM radio with PLL tuning, presets and more. You can get the iMM9400 starting next month for $249.99.

Other devices that support these headphones include the second-gen iPod classic, iPod touch and the fourth-gen iPod nano. The iEP515 is set to be a higher-end model with a translucent design and an ergonomic form.

The iEP 315, on the other hand, is much more basic and is expected to cost about $30. The iEP515 should cost around $60. Both headphone sets are expected to be available starting in August.

This gizmo is meant for the deep sleepers among us–the ones for which a standard buzzing alarm won’t do. Instead, this thing will shake your bed with vibration while it buzzes or plays music to wake you up.

It has an LCD screen, a 3.5mm jack, an iPod/iPhone dock, FM radio and more. It will also charge your iPod overnight. Available in July in blue, white, pink and black color options, the iLuv iMM153 Dual Alarm Clock will cost you $59.99.

The iLuv iSP100 Mini Portable Stereo Speaker works with MP3 players, the iPod, iPhone and more and can now be purchased in tantalizing color options including black, silver, pink and purple. Just as always, these speakers produce a whopping amount of sound for their size.

In fact, they use jAuraAcoustic Speaker tech that has 720-degree surround sound 4W speakers. Other features include a 3.5mm jack and a carrying case. Just pop in three AAA batteries and you’re good to go. You can get the iLuv iSP100 Mini Porable Stereo Speaker now for $34.99.

The cases offer protection for the shuffle while still allowing access to the switch and headphone jack, as well as use of the clip. The cases are available starting in April for $12.99 at i-Luv.

Apple released the 3rd Generation of their iPod shuffle quietly a few weeks ago to much debate over the removal of the buttons from the device itself, and the placement of the controls on the proprietary ear buds.  There will be a review of the newest iPod Shuffle coming soon on SlashGear, so stay tuned.

That’s right: the iEP505 provide in-line volume control for MP3 players and will soon be upgraded to include navigation controls for the recently released iPod shuffle. That’s good news for those of us that don’t like to be controlled by the whims of the shuffle at all times!

The earphones themselves possess drivers that are meant to improve frequency range and audio reproduction. The price point is pretty decent at $50 and you have your choice of several stylish color options including black, white, pink, red and blue. However, only black is available at the moment. The rest of the colors will be available in the second quarter.

Press Release: iLuv Debuts iEP505 Premium Earphones with Volume Control

Precision Engineering Brings Superior Sound

PORT WASHINGTON, NY – (March 19, 2009) – iLuv, the leader in innovative audio solutions, announces today the immediate availability of iEP505 Premium Earphones. The perfect match for true music lovers on looking for sound reproduction that closely resembles a live performance, these precision-engineered earphones are the result of meticulous attention to detail from the streamlined, ergonomic exterior to the technological mastery of the speakers inside. They feature drivers that create a balance of high and low frequencies for superior sound and a light, comfortable, sound isolating design. The iEP505 not only brings the concert directly to your ears, it practically puts you on stage with the musicians themselves. The iEP505 earphones are available now in black for MSRP $49.99 at www.i-luv.com. Starting in April, the iEP505 earphones will also be available in White, Blue, Pink and Red.

“Our new Premium precision crafted earphones are perfect for music lovers looking to upgrade their headphones” says James Browning, Sr. VP of Operations for iLuv. “We are proud to add a premium sound isolating designed earphone option to our line of audio solutions.”

The iEP505 in-line volume control will later be replaced with the iEP505 with iPod shuffle remote control as seen in the picture above. This new version will be compatible with all new iPod models and will be available in Q2.

For more information on product specifications as well as pricing and availability please visit www.i-luv.com.

We also rounded out the last of our PMA 2009 coverage, and if you’re in the market for a new DSLR, lens or camcorder this year, there’s plenty of exclusive content that you really want to check out.  SlashGear’s resident photography expert Daniel Lim has been playing with lenses from Sigma, SigZilla, and Meike, plus cameras from Panasonic, Sony, Canon and Fujifilm.  Remember, you can read all of our PMA 2009 coverage with the PMA tag

Elsewhere, Dell announced the Studio One 19 multitouch-capable desktop PC, and Microsoft revealed further details of their Windows Marketplace for Mobile appstore.  We also joined Sprint for a Palm Pre webcast, amid rumors that Telefonica had clinched the exclusivity deal for the GSM version of the smartphone.

Finally, SlashGear reviewed the iLuv i1155 Portable Multimedia Player, which has room both for your DVD collection and your iPod, together with joining AT&T’s Network Disaster Recovery team.  Coming up this week, we’ll be live-blogging Apple’s preview of iPhone OS 3.0, so join us on Tuesday, March 17th for the full coverage.

To load either your iPod or a DVD, the iLuv i1155 opens up like a laptop; inside there’s a DVD bay and a cut-out for the PMP. The screen is on the outside, so the i1155 is intended to be used as a slate, not with the lid flipped up like most portable DVD players. Somewhat strange is iLuv’s choice of iPod accommodation: the compact slot will only fit the iPod Classic, iPod Video and 3rd generation iPod Nano, and the latter will require an adapter (sold-separately) in order to bring its display up to the window cutout to the right-hand side of the LCD.

The point of any dock of this nature is to give you a bigger, better display than what comes on your iPod, and happily iLuv didn’t stint on their choice. Measuring 8.4-inches and true 16:9 wide-aspect, the LCD is clear and bright, with no shadowing, and has reasonable viewing angles to either side. We’d say around 130-degrees maintaining decent color. An adjustable stand flaps out of the back of the unit and allows it to be propped up at various angles.

Control is either via the included remote or the touch-sensitive buttons on the i1155 itself. Although these roughly resemble the layout of an iPod’s scroll-wheel, there’s actually no scrolling functionality; instead you get simple illuminated skip/pause/stop/etc keys. For DVDs, it’s everything you need to navigate the standard menus on the i1155′s screen; iPod navigation is done on the PMP’s own display, visible through the small window, with only actual playback on the main display.

Sound quality from the i1155 is decent, and there are two headphone sockets in addition to the integrated speakers making it handy for in-car use. Unfortunately the DVD player mechanism itself is far from discrete, with a continuous, loud spinning sound whenever it’s playing a disc. Compounding that, the volume from the internal speakers doesn’t go as high as we’d like; you could hook up a larger, amplified pair through the audio output jack, but that seems an unnecessary chore when the i1155 is meant to be a standalone solution.

Fully charged, the iLuv i1155 lasted us 2 hours and 42 minutes in DVD playback. That’s almost twenty minutes short of iLuv’s expectations. iPod playback lasts longer, but not as much as you might expect; the company predicts around 4 hours, and we got within a stone’s throw of that. What all that means is that you’ll be wanting to carry the included AC adapter and cigarette lighter adapter with you; a full charge takes 4-5hrs.

We’re not entirely convinced by the iLuv i1155. For a start, the limited number of supported iPods – which doesn’t include any of the current generation nano, touch or iPhone models – cuts down its potential audience significantly; throw in our review unit’s noisy DVD mechanism and it’s a potentially frustrating video dock on both counts. Reasonable battery life, a decent screen and slick design are in the iLuv i1155′s favor, but unless you fit the narrow niche you could do better shopping elsewhere.

The iLuv iMM183 features space for two iPods instead of one.  That means that you can now charge your iPod or iPhone as well as your significant other’s iPod/iPhone or a backup iPod you might have laying around.  This particular dock is also unique in that weather alerts have been built in.  As you can see on the dock’s LED screen, weather alerts from NOAA and SAME  show up as a text message, alerting you to weather emergencies.

The iMM183 should be available in March, but a price has not yet been mentioned.  We’ll keep our ears open for a price announcement during CES.

[via Coolest Gadgets]

The iTunes Tagging allows users to pin track information from HD radio stations onto compatible iPhone and iPod devices, while the Time Sync function allows the radio to auto-synch the time and clock from connected devices. TV output is also provided for iPod device with video output capability.

Mp3 players or any other audio devices can be connected via its auxiliary line input with a standard-size 3.5mm output jack. The sound system features iLuv’s jAura Acoustic Speaker Technology with power rating of 4Wrms driven into two-channel. iLuv will debut the new iHD171 HD Radio at CES 2009. It has an MSRP of $199.99.

iLuv iHD171 HD Radio Features

• Compatible with iPhone 3G and 2G
• Time Sync function automatically updates the clock to match the time on your iPhone or iPod*
• One touch iTunes tagging: tags music from HD Radio and saves the song info on your iPhone & iPod
• Provides crystal clear, digital stereo for AM/FM HD Radio and multicast stations
• Receives CD-quality HD radio signals that increase clarity of FM radio stations
• Displays station, song title, band and frequency information
• Receives standard analog AM and FM stereo radio signals
• 30 Programmable presets (10 AM/20 FM)
• jAura Acoustic Speaker Technology for rich sound
• Play and charge your iPhone/iPod
• Output your favorite videos to your TV (iPod with video capability**)
• Digital clock display with dual alarm function
• Wake or Sleep to iPhone/iPod, AM/FM radio or buzzer
• Auxiliary line input for audio devices with 3.5mm jack
• Preset EQ function and mute function
• Audio output: 4Wrms x 2: 8Wrms/16Wpeak
*Excluding iPod nano 1st generation
**Excluding iPod nano 1st and 2nd generation

Designed to work with PCs or Macs-operated laptop or desktop, the iLuv iSP200 packs a dual satellite speaker, a powered subwoofer, 32-watt of RMS power and SRS-XT surround-sound technology into a one fairly good looking soundbar. The unit is magnetically-shielded to avoid electron beam-distorted image when places close to a CRT monitor.

In addition to the USB hub, it has a 3.5mm speaker input, 3.5mm aux input and allows adjustment on volume, bass and treble controls. The iLuv iSP200 will not hit the market until next Summer, I have a feeling that the current suggested retail of $100 would change by then.

[via gadgetheat]

If you have an iPod with video (30GB, 60GB, 80GB), iPod nano (1st generation, 2nd generation), iPod mini or iPod 4G you’re good to go with the integrated dock, which will both suck the music from your PMP and recharge it simultaneously.  The radio has 32 presets (split between FM and AM) and there’s a clock/alarm. 

Total output is 20W via the included stereo speakers, but you can also add a subwoofer should extra bass be prescribed.  It’s available in black and white – as the i9200BLK and i9200WHT, unsurprisingly – priced at $229.99.

There’s space for either 40 or 16 station presets, depending on whether you go by the press release or the product page - either way they’re split equally between FM and internet channels – and a remote control.  The clock automatically sets itself via your internet connection; there’s no word, though, on UPnP media streaming of audio files across your network.

The iLuv iNT170 is available now, priced at $199.99.  We’re chasing up confirmation on the number of presets, and will update once we have a definite answer.

Update: iLuv tell us that there are 40 presets, twenty each for internet and FM radio stations, and that the iNT170 is only capable of playing internet radio, not UPnP streaming across your network.  Unless you particularly want two alarms built into your WiFi streamer, we’d probably suggest taking your $200 elsewhere – this is just too expensive for what you get.

Somewhat confusingly, iLuv advertize the iSP100 as having 720-degree surround sound.  That seems to be a reference to the multiple perforations all over the casing; the jAura Acoustic Speaker Technology the iSP100 also uses is not a pseudo-surround system but instead acoustic chambers used to eke out better audio quality from smaller drivers.

The iSP100 will be available worldwide in late September 2008, priced at $34.99.  It ships with a carry-case

This alarm clock is slated for release early next month and is expected to retail for $129.99. It will be available from J&R, Micro Center, Amazon.com and i-luv.com. The following information was taken from the product’s press release, which details several of the alarm clock’s features:

Key Features:
• Advanced user-interface (UI) with oversized LCD display
• Powerful 5W x 2 sound output with treble / bass control
• jAura soundcell technology – enjoy your favorite tunes with top quality acoustic speaker sound and the properly proportioned mix of forward and backward sound waves
• Auxiliary line input for any audio devices with 3.5mm jack
• Daylight saving time switch
• LCD dimmer 10 level control

Dual Dock Capabilities:
• Integrated universal dock for your iPhone / iPod
• Charge two iPhones and/or iPods* at once
• Users can choose and play either of the two docked iPhones or iPods
• Digital clock display with dual alarm clock featuring wake to iPhone / iPod, FM radio or buzzer options as well as a sleep to iPhone / iPod or FM radio function

Radio Functions:
• FM stereo
• PLL tuning digital tuning technology
• Programmable presets for 8 radio stations
• Remote control

*Compatible with any iPod with dock connector (Excluding 1st, 2nd, and 3rd generation iPod)

The built-in dock is compatible with most of the more recent Apple models: the 6th generation iPods, iPod touch, iPod classic (80GB, 160GB), iPod Nano 3rd Gen, and iPod with video (30GB, 60GB, 80GB).  The i1255 simultaneously recharges the PMP and plays back media stored on it; an OSD lets you browse from the sofa.

Meanwhile, there are component video and coaxial digital audio outputs for the DVD player, which is content with not only DVDs but VCD, MP3 CD, audio CD, JPEG CD and Kodak Picture CD formats.  An audio input lets you play music from another source, albeit not remotely controlled such as with the iPod, through the surround speakers.

You’re not going to be replacing a serious home entertainment system with this, but as a budget buy the price is right.  The iLuv i1255 is available now.

Each radio also features thirty programmable presets, ten for AM and twenty for FM.  The i169 also ships with a remote control, something seemingly absent from the i168.  There are more than 1,600 HD Radio stations at present, and in excess of 750 FM HD2/HD3 multicast stations.

The iLuv i168 is available now, priced at $89.99.  Meanwhile, the iLuv i169 will be released in early May, priced at $169.99.  That seems like quite a premium for basically an added iPod dock, especially when you could simply plug the PMP into the auxilary input (yes, you’d lose the track skip controls, but I guess you have to decide whether doing it manually is worth eighty bucks to you).

Press Release:

iLuv Enters HD Radio Marketplace

iLuv Announces the i169 HD Radio Unit with iPod Dock and Dual Alarm Clock and the i168 HD Radio Unit with Dual Alarm Clock

PORT WASHINGTON, NY – (April 30, 2008) – iLuv, the leader in innovative approaches to audio systems, announced today two new HD Radio units, the i168 and i169. The iLuv i169 HD Radio unit with iPod Dock and Dual Alarm Clock will be available early May 2008 with an MSRP of $169.99 and the i168 HD Radio with Dual Alarm Clock will be available in mid April 2008 with an MSRP of $89.99. Both will be available online at www.i-luv.com as well as JC Penny, Electronics Expo and J&R Music.

“HD Radio technology greatly expands AM and FM broadcasting capabilities with crystal-clear digital sound, text on the screen and hundreds of new digital FM channels,” said Howard Kim, iLuv Marketing Manager. “We are pleased to offer this technology in our distinctive products.”

i169 HD Radio with iPod Dock and Dual Alarm Clock:
The i169 HD Radio with iPod Dock and Dual Alarm Clock features crystal-clear, digital stereo for FM and AM HD Radio stations and multicast channels. The i169 displays information from the HD Radio station including song name, band, frequency and more. It also receives standard analog AM and FM stereo and includes PLL tuning digital tuning technology. There are 30 programmable presets for radio stations (10 for AM / 20 for FM). The new HD Radio dock also plays and charges your iPod and the digital dual alarm clock function allows you to wake to iPod, AM/FM radio, or buzzer. It also includes an auxiliary line input for any audio devices with 3.5mm jack and remote control. www.i-luv.com

i168 HD Radio Unit with Dual Alarm Clock:
The i168 HD Radio unit with Dual Alarm Clock provides crystal-clear, digital stereo for FM and AM HD Radio stations and multicast channels.. Functions include station and song information display, analog AM and FM stereo reception, PLL tuning digital tuning technology and programmable presets for 30 radio stations (10 for AM / 20 for FM) and an auxiliary line input for any audio devices with 3.5mm jack. The liquid-crystal display (LCD) and dual alarm clock features a digital clock and date display with the option to wake up to AM/FM radio or buzzer and includes a mute function.

About HD Radio Broadcasting:
HD Radio broadcasting is sweeping the country, available to over 80 percent of the population. More than 1,600 AM/FM stations are currently offering crystal-clear, subscription-free digital content, including on-screen text information and more than 750 FM HD2/HD3 multicast stations offering unique formats and content. For a full list of HD Radio stations in your community, please visit www.hdradio.com.

About iLuv:
iLuv (www.i-luv.com) is a brand dedicated to developing unique audio video products and accessories for portable media players and other personal entertainment devices. Three of the company’s newest products were recognized as CES Innovations 2008 Design and Engineering Award Honorees. In 2007, iLuv was recognized as CES Innovations Design and Engineering Award Honorees for the i1055 and i603. For more information on iLuv, please visit www.i-luv.com