I would never thought of this, an iPod now could be used as a karaoke system but only with this device from IPSKaraoke, the IPS-11G Karaoke Station which acts as a bridge between your home audio system and your digital devices such as iPod, MP3 player, USB memory stick, USB hard drive and USB card reader. It's a multi-purpose karaoke system which is designed to access all kinds of multimedia files. A remote control is included for you to search and select the files through the iPod original menus on the TV screen. The supported file formats are MPEG, MPG, AVI, DAT, VOB, MP3, JPEG, MPG, GIF formats, and also the karaoke files of MCG-MP3 format. Besides streaming the audio files from your iPod it will re-charge your iPod simultaneously. This is the first device which is compatible with all old fashioned generation of ipod including iPod shuffle. Included in the box are 5 different types of iPod dock connector, A/V cable, AC power adapter, remote control and microphone. CAVS IPS-11G weights 193 grams with the size of 100 x 28 x 80 mm.

Supported file format :

* Viedo Format : MPEG, MPG, AVI, DAT, VOB
* Karaoke Format : MCG-MP3
* Audio Format : MP3
* Photo Format : JPEG, BMP, GIF

Video output : Composite video (NTSC/PAL support) S-Video (Y/C)
Audio output : Analog 2CH (Stereo), Digital audio out (Coaxial)
Microphones : Mini (3.5mm, 1/8 inch) jack x2
iPod connector : iPod® dock connector
USB connector : A-type
Power consumption : Max. 900mA (with iPod® charging)
Dimension (W x H x D) : 100mm x 28mm x 80mm
Net weight : 193g
Operating temperature : - 5°C ~ + 50°C
External interface :

* 30pin iPod® dock connector
* Standard A Type USB connector

[via gizmodo]