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BTI now shipping Tunestir II, video iPod battery
By LC Angell
Senior Editor, iLounge
Published: Wednesday, March 15, 2006
News Category: iPod Accessories
Battery Technology, Inc. (BTI) has announced the availability of its Tunestir II and new Video iPod Battery. Both products are now in stores and shipping to customers.
The Tunestir II combines an FM radio transmitter, an FM radio receiver and an inline remote control with cord management. “The Tunestir II not only allows users to program into memory up to 15 FM stations that they can transmit their iPod tunes to, but it also allows users to program into memory their 15 favorite FM stations that they want to listen to directly,” says BTI. The Tunestir II works with all dockable iPods.
BTi’s Video iPod Battery is a high-capacity rechargeable battery pack for fifth-generation iPods. It offers up to 40 hours of music playtime and 10 hours of video playtime per charge. The Video iPod Battery comes with a detachable belt clip that can expand into a cradle/stand for the iPod. The battery pack is also compatible with 3G and 4G iPods.
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1
I couldn’t find the video ipod battery on their website.
Posted by ucfgrad93 on March 15, 2006 at 11:24 AM (PDT)
2
what about the nanos? is this thingy ever gonna be available for my nano?
Posted by Ellekz in Berlin, Germany on March 15, 2006 at 11:53 AM (PDT)
3
BTI really needs to update their website. There’s nothing on the current iPod accessories. Only stuff for the mini and 4G iPods.
Posted by Tenchi211 in California on March 15, 2006 at 12:15 PM (PDT)
4
Found a website that has the battery at ib2cool (dot) com with a coupon code “podcast” for $20 off the $79.99 USD price & free shipping (UPS Ground) on orders over $50. Information on the product states that you get:
- 2 protective skins
- cradle
- stand
- AC adapter
- Belt clip
One picture at another website shows the iPod with the skin on while sitting in the battery. May have been the 30GB model though.
Posted by Audrey McGirt on March 17, 2006 at 5:52 PM (PDT)
5
What is the website address?
Posted by wintwh on March 20, 2006 at 9:30 AM (PDT)
6
Just add w w w in front of ib2 cool(dot)com w/o the spaces.
Posted by Audrey McGirt on March 20, 2006 at 1:09 PM (PDT)
7
I hope ilounge reviews this great looking product.
Posted by Eric on March 21, 2006 at 2:16 PM (PDT)
8
review it like nowwwwwwwwwwww!!!!!!!!!!!!
i know my ipod won’t play for 2 hours of video… so r u sure that this battery will play for 10 hours of video. is that with a fully charged ipod that it will play that long? how big is it? does the skin protect it well? when will it be out in stores?
Posted by bob on April 1, 2006 at 3:56 PM (PDT)
9
what’s the difference between this new battery and the older BTI battery? I purchased the older one for $35 last year in Radio Shack and have been using it with the 5G iPod with good results. I have never actually timed it but it lasts for my 1 week trip plus 10+ hr flights.
Posted by baxter on April 24, 2006 at 12:36 PM (PDT)