Griffin Technolog has announced the Simplifi
(http://www.griffintechnology.com/products/simplifi), an US$69.99
desktop solution that allows users to reclaim their desktops by
consolidating an iPod and iPhone dock, media card reader and USB hub
into a single device.

“At Griffin, we know that users are syncing and charging more than
just iPod and iPhone on their desktops,” says Paul Griffin, founder
of Griffin Technology. “With all the cables and connectors used
today, the desktop can easily be overrun with clutter. Simplifi gives
the iPod and iPhone enthusiast a stylish and easy way to consolidate
all of their peripherals with a single, convenient device.”

Simplifi charges iPhone and all dock-rechargeable iPod models that
charge via USB. Additionally, Simplifi boasts a USB mini cable for
syncing the iPod or iPhone with a computer. Its USB ports can handle
keyboards, printers, cameras, flash drives, scanners, external hard
drives or anything USB 2.0-compatible. Simplifi also includes an AC
adapter for those USB devices that need a powered port. It reads and
writes the most popular digital media cards, including Memory Stick,
Memory Stick Pro, SD, SDHC, xD and CompactFlash (CF)