Make iPod speaker dock into Bluetooth speaker dock

It is cool adapter named BTA-01 by Intempo for all those who wants to use their Ipod docks as the music phone docks. There are not too many docks available in the market today for the music phones but for the Ipod docks there are many options to choose. This adapter works on the Bluetooth technology, so it can turns any iPod speaker dock with a dock connecter into speaker for the music phones that may have Bluetooth with stereo support, or say A2DP. You can even stream the music directly through your PC or mp3 player. The BTA-01 is compatible with any Bluetooth v1.2 device and covers a range of up to 10 meters.

This device is costs about $80, and available in high gloss black with silver casing.

Add Extra ports

Most of your computing needs when using a Laptop are likely run into the issue of not having enough ports. Face it, no matter how nice your laptop is, they just can’t ever seem to pack in enough USB ports, audio jacks and external video connectors. Well, if you have an ExpressCard slot, then you might want to consider picking up this ExpressCard Docking Station from Targus.

The Dock is specially made for laptop, it’s still got a few of the essentials that you might not already have. This Dock features 4 USB ports, Gigabit Ethernet, a serial port, a variety of audio jacks, one DVI and one VGA port. The nice thing about it is that the video output supports resolutions up to 1,600 x 1,200. Unfortunately, they left out a few ports like FireWire and S-Video.

It requires an AC adapter to work. The good thing is that your USB ports will be powered, and thus will be able to recharge any gadgets you might have when your notebook isn’t on. The additional ports are going to set you back around $300. Honestly, for that kind of cash you’d be better off looking for a dock that is specifically made for your laptop.