With an ever-increasing array of video entertainment available to carry on our iPod, and the quality of professionally authored video files none too shabby, there's never been a better time to bring our "portable" movies and music to the home theater. Enter the DLO ("Digital Lifestyle Outfitters") HomeDock HD, an easy-to-use hub for all dockable iPods, the latest in their popular HomeDock line.
HomeDock puts DLO's own custom interface on the TV, a familiar yet distinctive icon-based "visual flow" layout --with cover art--navigable by the included compact RF remote control. But what truly sets this one apart is its internal upscaling of video content to 720p/1080i resolution, passed via the unit's HDMI output.
While not native high-def obviously, the results are surprisingly clean and enjoyable on a large screen. Don't have that new HDTV just yet? The optical audio output will happily mate digitally with your home theater receiver in the meantime, in addition to standard-definition S-video and composite video, with analog stereo. RCA cables are even packed inside the box to get us started right away.
The HomeDock HD also charges the iPod, and its simple setup makes it a painless alternative to streaming your computer's music and video files into the living room over a home network.
Price: $249.99
More Information: www.dlo.com
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