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Duracell My Pocket Charger
Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Smartphones, Portable Audio / Video, Storage,
Duracell is apparently trying to understand that there is a specific need for speed charging. Their My Pocket Charger needs two AA batteries that you load into the device, then connect to your MP3 player, cell phone or other electronic device and they rapidly recharge it. The portable power source comes with two of their Coppertop batteries and we found one of the iPod chargers at Comp USA for $19.99 after instant $3.00 rebate. We see a problem here in that you have to toss the batteries after they work their magic. Would that Duracell could stick to more environment-friendly products.
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Optical Solar Messenger Bag
Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Smartphones, Handhelds, Misc. Tech, PC / Laptop, Portable Audio / Video,
The Optical Solar Messenger Bag can not only carry your laptop, iPod, cell phone, PDA, or other small devices, it will charge them as you travel. At a size of 13 x 17 x 5-inches and with a weight of about 2 1/2 lbs., the bag contains both inner and outer pockets and stores enough energy for two charges. It comes with adapters for the iPod/iPhone, Samsung, LG, and mini-USB, among others. You can get the solar carrier for $129.99.
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Neoneco iPod Swing Speaker
Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Misc. Tech, Music, Portable Audio / Video,
We love our iPod, but cannot find a decent pair of earbuds that are comfortable, functional, and affordable. Now that many companies are creating speakers, they are finally being priced less. The Korean company Neoneco has launched its Swing Speaker. For use with 3 different iPods, the battery powered add-on will run for about 10 hours. Choose between styles for nano ($29.00,) classic ($32.00,) and touch ($36.00.)
Read More | Wired
DirectVoxx Muso
Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Music, Portable Audio / Video,
DirectVoxx’s pocket-sized Muso can be plugged into your iPod or iPhone and allows access to music with voice commands. It syncs with the iTunes library and the company promises the learning curve is almost non-existent. Portable and self-powered, the battery will last up to 10 hours of usage. The Muso comes with remote and a sync/charge cable and will be available beginning in December for $159.00. You can also pre-order now at the DirectVoxx site.
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LG PC12DAB iDock
Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Accessories, USB, Music, Portable Audio / Video,
LG is launching its PC12DAB iDock with built-in speakers. The gloss black device features red ambient lighting, an integrated slot loading CD player, DAB radio, and audio jack for the iPodless. It will also function as an alarm and can copy music for CDs with its USB port. Equalization controls feature, pop, classical, jazz and flat settings. Available sometime this month for £200 (~$394.00,) we think that a subtle blue would have been much more serene.
Read More | Tech Digest
USB iPod Memory Stick
Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Accessories, USB, Portable Audio / Video, Storage,
Another sacred iPod-shaped gadget has hit the market. This memory stick comes in either 1 or 2 GB for storing your files, images, or tunes. The flash drive is also plug-and-play and super-fast with its USB 2.0 connection. Made with a soft silicon outer case and with a carrying loop to make it portable, it is compatible with most computers and comes in white. Get the 1GB size stick for £19.95 (~$39.00) or the 2GB for £24.95 (~$49.00.)
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(RED) Subscription Music Service
Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Music, Portable Audio / Video,
For those who bought a (RED) iPod, there will now be a new music service which will donate half of its profits to fighting AIDS in Africa. Set to launch in September, a subscription will cost $5.00 a month. Similar to a newsletter, members get an e-mail weekly that has an exclusive song from well known artists as well as one from an emerging one. The subscribers will also get a bonus “Crackerjack Surprise,” such as a video and an update about Project Red. All songs are DRM-free so even non-iPodders can take part.
Read More | Join Red
JVC-NX-PN7 Dual Play System
Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Handhelds, Music, Portable Audio / Video,
If you are a two iPod family, or have one and an iPhone, you will appreciate JVC’s Dual Play System. The NX-PN7 portable audio system can play/charge two music players simultaneously. The device features an AM/FM tuner, Sound Turbo, full-range speakers and a multi-color illuminated LED display. At a size of 12-9/16 x 5-7/8 x 6-1/8-inches and a weight of 5.8 lbs., the system has an analog audio input, a headphone output, and comes with remote for a price of $149.99.
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Intempo Digital Rebel Isolates Music
Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Music, Portable Audio / Video, USB,
Intempo Digital has released the Rebel, a nifty little device that samples FM music from stations and saves up to forty of the most often repeated tracks as MP3 files. Even better, it cuts out annoying advertising and over-talky DJs. With its line-in jack you simply plug into DAB or Internet radio, then download to your cell phone or MP3 player. At a size of 195 x 80 x 70mm and a weight of 1kg, you can connect the Rebel by USB. The self-censoring digital music gadget is available for £69.99 (~$109.00.)
Read More | Intempo Digital
iPhone 3G pricing: Who qualifies?
Posted by Andru Edwards Categories: Apple, Smartphones, Handhelds, Rumors,
It seems that there is a bunch of confusion surrounding the price of the newly announced iPhone 3G. I spent a while on the phone the other day chatting with my pal Chris Aarons over at Buzz Corps, and we debated how pricing would work. At the end of the conversation, I realized how silly it was that, despite a price being announce on stage at WWDC 2008, that people still weren’t sure if they would be able to get the phone for the $199-299 that was quoted.
So, where does the confusion lie? Well, when dealing with cell phone companies in terms of subsidized phones (and the new iPhone 3G is a subsidized phone,) it all comes down to qualification. Don’t believe us? Head on over to AT&T’s iPhone 3G splash page. Next to the price of the phone, you will see a neat little asterisk. Scroll down to the fine print, and what do you find? The following:
*Qualified customers only. 2 year contract required. Based on 3G and EDGE testing. Actual speeds vary by site conditions. Based on iPhone 3G (8GB) and first-generation iPhone (8GB) purchases. Requires new 2-year AT&T rate plan, sold separately.
Did you get that? Qualified customers only. And yet, there is no mention of who qualifies. There lies the conundrum. When Steve Jobs announced the price of the iPhone 3G, he made no mention of any sort of qualification that had to be met, and many believed that $199 was the price anyone should expect to pay for the new iPhone. Luckily, InformationWeek was able to get some information out of AT&T’s Mark Siegel, which should help in clearing all this up. Looking at what Siegel had to say, here is what we know to be true:
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