NAD Gets Friendly with iPods

By Geoff Duncan Updated August 29, 2007

High-end audio and home theater gear-maker NAD Electronics has decided to make friends with the iPod generation, announcing the availability of an iPod Dock which works with its T785, T775, and T555 AV receivers and the T175 preamp-tuner-processor by way of a custom Dock Port.

The iPod dock features RCA stereo outputs (gold plated!) and offers an S-Video output for viewing stored video content on a bigger-screen system. The dock charges the iPod’s battery, and enables users to control the iPod via their NAD remote; NAD says users will be “pleasantly surprised” how good their iPod sounds through a high-performance NAD system.

The iPod Dock works with fourth- and fifth-generation iPods, plus the iPod nano, Photo, Video, and mini. (iPod shuffles aren’t supported.) The dock is available now for $199.

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Best AirPods deals: Save on AirPods Pro and AirPods Max

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Some of the most popular Apple deals for people are to do with AirPods. The earphones are incredibly simple to use and a must-have for anyone already part of the Apple ecosystem. Must have they may be but that doesn't mean you have to pay full price for them. That's why we've picked out all the best AirPods deals currently available so you can save whether you're looking to buy the cheapest AirPods or the high-end AirPods Max. Let's take a look at what's out there and answer any other questions you may have.
Today's best AirPods deals
Depending on if you prefer AirPods that can be charged entirely wirelessly or if you don't mind needing a Lightning cable, you have plenty of options. The standard Apple AirPods (2nd gen) are highly affordable but if you can, stretch to the Apple AirPods Pro (2nd gen) with wireless charging and fantastic active noise cancellation to block out the surrounding world while you exercise. For staying at home and watching movies, you can't go wrong with the Apple AirPods Max either.

Do AirPods come with free Apple Music?
Yes, AirPods come with free Apple Music so you instantly have an extensive library of music at your disposal. All you need to do is make sure that your iPhone or iPad is running the latest version of iOS or iPadOS. From there, pair the AirPods to the device, then open the Apple Music app. Once you open it and sign in with your Apple ID, you simply need to tap 'Get 6 months free' to start your six months of Apple Music without having to pay a cent. The deal is eligible with all AirPods listed above, as well as many Beats and the HomePod range too.
Can you try AirPods before you buy them?
If you head to an Apple store, you can try AirPods on before buying them, checking they're the right shape and size for you. However, if you're buying online, you're mostly committed to the purchase. You could try Amazon's return policy but it's likely you'll pay some of the cost even if it's just shipping expenses.

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Best true wireless earbuds deals: AirPods, Beats, Bose, Sony

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Whether traveling, working at your desk, or out on a run, earbuds are generally the best way to go about it. The in-ear option is often better for such occasions than over-ear headphones, and the best wireless earbuds can even produce sound just as good as you’ll in larger headphone options. Wireless earbuds even make a great way to save on some high quality audio. There are a lot of different wireless earbud models that are seeing deals right now, and we’ve tracked them all down.
Today’s best true wireless earbud deals
Today’s best wireless earbud deals include the likes of JBL, Samsung, Sony, Beats, and Apple. And while these may be some of the heavy hitters when it comes to mobile audio, you’ll also find some impressive prices from smaller names in the business. One of the lowest prices you’ll find on any set of headphones comes with the Philips T2236 wireless earbuds, which you can grab for just $15 right now. One of the best value earbud deals may be the deal currently available on the Samsung Galaxy Buds 2, which are just $100 after a $50 discount. You’ll also find the Galaxy Buds 2 Pro on this list, which go for a higher price but provide some professional features and still make a decent value with their $40 savings.

When is the best time to shop true wireless earbud deals?
In general, there’s really no better time to land a wireless earbud deal than when you’re staring one in the face. That makes right now as good a time as any to grab some savings on a new set of true wireless earbuds. There’s plenty to choose from, with plenty of great savings available as well.

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I get more complaints about this tech than anything, but I can’t fix it

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I’ve reviewed enough bleeding-edge gadgets to know that not everything works right the first time. When stuff doesn’t work, I’ll wait patiently for a firmware update. I’ll sit tight until there’s a patch. I’ll even wait for the next version to see if it works better. Generally, I like to give brands and the very smart people who work for them the benefit of the doubt.

But after 14 years, HDMI ARC remains one of the most frustrating features I’ve ever dealt with. The once-promising technology that lets AV components from any manufacturer magically talk to each other rarely seems to work as intended.