Lake Zurich, Ill. - Chinon has begun offering its first iPod-docking boombox with built-in video screen and ATSC digital TV tuner.
The $179-suggested AC/DC Chinon AVi features 7-inch LCD monitor to display movies, music videos and TV shows purchased from the Apple iTunes store as well as iTunes-purchased AAC-format music, iPod-stored MP3 music files, and iPod-stored pictures. The device also plays music stored on an iPhone, but it isn't certified as Works with iPhone to display iPhone-stored video or photos.

The TV tuner receives digital TV broadcasts when stationary. It is not equipped with an ATSC M/H (mobile handheld) tuner that receives TV stations while it's in motion.

The AVi can be powered by AC or alkaline batteries, but a rechargeable battery pack is in the works, a spokesman said. The AVi's frame features rubberized black finish, silver trim, and large controls.

 It's already available at www.overstock.com, www.vivaladeals.com and www.bundlecity.com and comes with wireless remote control, TV antenna, AC/DC adapter, A/V cables and aux-in cable.