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iLuv readies 9-inch Portable Media Player for iPods and DVDs

iLuv has unveiled the i1166, a 9-inch portable multimedia player for iPods and DVDs that's due out in March.

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The iLuv i1166 is due to arrive in March, though no price has been set. iLuv

iLuv has a new 9-inch wide-screen portable DVD player, the i1166, that integrates a dock for iPods with video capabilities. The device also has an SD-card slot and USB port (for connecting storage devices) and it supports playback of DivX video files and JPEG images.

iLuv says the i1166 Portable Multimedia Player for iPod and DVDs will arrive in March, but its price hasn't been determined yet. By comparison, the company's 8.4-inch i1155 carries a list price price of $269.99 but sells online for just over $200.

Here's a rundown of the i1166's specs:

  • Compatible with all iPods with video capability
  • DivX certified to play DivX videos
  • Video output for TV connectivity
  • Built-in USB/SD/MMC slot; supports the new slotMusic
  • Three-way power source: AC, DC car adapter, or built-in li-polymer rechargeable battery
  • Charges your iPod when docked and features iPod full remote control
  • Digital Photo Frame to view photos from built-in memory, memory card, USB, DVD±R/RW, or CD-R/RW
  • Remote control included
  • Playable Media: DVD, DVD±R/RW, VCD, CD, CD-R/RW, MP3, MP3 CD JPEG, Kodak, DivX, MPEG4