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Polaroid mashes DVD player into iPod dock for some reason

We’d have thought that most people who watch movies and TV shows on their iPods have probably moved on from carrying about portable DVD players as well, but apparently - judging by its latest product - Polaroid Japan missed that meeting.

The ¥28,000 ($250) DPJ-08580B goes on sale in Japan next week and mashes a standard DVD player into an 8.5-inch 234 x 480-pixel screen and a dock for 5G iPods, all in a single 1.1kg package.

When not using it as a DVD player, it can show video from the iPod, which can take orders from the supplied remote control. The dock space doubles up as a storage bay for the remote when the iPod isn’t in use, plus there are two headphone jacks, so at least Polaroid put a little thought into the device.

Otherwise, the screen swivels through 180 degrees, a headrest holder is included for clipping the player onto the back of a car seat and the battery stretches to just 150 minutes. At least you don’t have to manically wave the thing in the air to see the picture.

(Crossposted to Tech.co.uk)

07:55 PM J Mark Lytle • Permalink
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• I’ve seen this product being showcased in an exhibition in January.
  All I can say, it is an attractive offer for all iPod lovers worldwide.
  The TV screen is not as clear as flat LCD TV, but it is good enough for traveler.

  Posted by notebook lover on 08/02/18 at 12:49 AM

• OMG Cool just 250 $ in my country a single ipod with 2 gb memory costs over 100$, this baby would probably 700+…

  Posted by Rodj on 08/02/29 at 01:05 PM

• What are the dates of sales start outside Japan?

  Posted by The Stoneman on 08/03/01 at 02:25 AM

• Anyone know where i can buy this in US?

  Posted by Ed on 08/03/01 at 12:11 PM

• Looks pretty nice! Anyone knows if it will play .avi or any other movie files?

  Posted by Mobile Jack on 08/04/11 at 07:07 AM

• Hoho, didn’t know polariod makes something except sunglasses and cameras:)

  Posted by Lucy on 08/05/04 at 02:54 AM

• WOW, I love it.
  It is so pretty. What kind of video formats can it play?

  Posted by bobonthesun on 08/05/06 at 03:30 PM