You can’t deny the cultural importance of the iPod these days. Not only is it a portable MP3 player, video player, gaming device, and podcast streamer, but people have been using iPods as external hard drives. This is becoming especially prevalent since the release of the 80Gb and 160Gb models from Apple. Yet, for those who grow tired of listening to their music on tiny ear buds or watching their videos on a very small, darkscreen, the iPort FS-2 from Sonance is here.

Not only does the iPort charge and transfer data to and from your iPod, but it displays your videos on a television and plays audio on your home entertainment system. There are iPort FS one through five, with each model adding features as you go up the chain. The FS-1 delivers audio and video to an external source, charges and connects to a computer, and has a range of 25 feet. The FS-2 adds the possibility of a remote and volume/playback control. The higher models add more features and extended remote control range.

The box contains the iPort Dock, a power adapter, a 6.5′ double cable, and a signal breakout box that is used to connect the device to your audio/video equipment. The iPod models supported by the iPort are the iPod mini, iPod with dock connector, and the iPod photo, and there is an adjustable spacer wheel that positions the specific iPod in the dock. The FS-2 system supports composite and S-Video connections for video output, and analog RCA connections for the audio output.

The interface is fairly straightforward and easy to use. It implements the Apple iTunes software, which will be immediately familiar to anyone. It has large forward and backward buttons for skipping songs quickly, as well as using the iPod’s controls. As far as quality goes, the video is crisp, and there were no artifacts in the audio. The music sounded fairly good for being in MP3 format (one thing Apple needs to upgrade soon).

All in all, the iPort is extremely useful in the home or office. You can quickly plug it in, sit down, and enjoy anything on your iPod from the comport of your couch. The iPort is in-expensive, and would make a great addition to any techno-savvy household.

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