iPhone and iPod though started of as music players and a touch phone, have come a long way in terms of their usage,Users use ipod as pda ,ipod as storage devices, play videos, browse the internet and many more with many free apps available.There are also many external devices like docks for iPod’s that double up as a charger and external speakers for ipod and ipod touch.

Now a company called Sparkz has designed and developed a iPod/iPhone Dock Portable Projector that can project video playbacks from iPod and iPhones, and also charge the iPhone/iPods keeping in plugged in the power socket.The portable ipod/iphone projector also has a battery of its own that has backup of ~ 2hrs.

It also has a few extra ports like set of external speakers and AV input, headphone jack, VGA input,  Power input.It has a Quality 3M Projection Engine and Focus Adjustment control.Supports resolution of 640 x 480 VGA and 1024 x 768 XGA.

Features :

• Resolution: 640 x 480 VGA, 1024 x 768 XGA
• Doubles up as iPhone/iPod Dock & Charger
• Built-in external stereo speakers with audio out
• AV input, headphone jack, VGA input
• Removable base for tripod with Metal Tripod and Adjustable Legs
• Inbuilt battery with 2.5 hour battery backup
• Focus Adjustment
• Compatible with all iPhones, iPod Touches, and iPod videos

Currently the product shipping is available in US and Canada only and costs $ 495.

Accessories that come with the projector : mini projector, tripod, removable base, VGA connection cable, AV connection cables, charger.