Olympus LS-10 Linear PCM Recorder

Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Music, Portable Audio / Video

Let the bootlegging begin. Olympus has released the LS-10 Recorder, which they claim is like having a portable recording studio with results that are “better than CD quality.“ Features include an LCD panel with level meter and peak indicator, built-in stereo mics, 2GB of storage space, and an SD card slot. Once you record, editing is possible with CUBASE LE4 software with 48 soundtracks and an assortment of effects. Compatible with either PC or Mac, the LS-10 can be had for ~$532.00.

Read More | Olympus via Switched On Set

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Chinavision Super Thin MP4 Player

Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Movies, Music, Portable Audio / Video, USB

Claiming to be the thinnest MP4 player on the planet, Chinavasion’s device is only 4.5mm wide and holds 4GB of internal flash memory. It also features button control, a mic recorder, and FM tuner. Fluent in almost 20 languages, it is USB 2.0 and 1.1 compatible, has a 1.8-inch (160x280 resolution) screen, and a bit rate of 32 to 320Kbps. Compatible with Windows and Mac, it supports MP4s, MP3s, WMAs, ASFs, and WAVs. The MP4 Player comes with a USB cord and earphones at a price of $39.38.

Read More | Chinavision

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Refurbished Zen V Plus at Creative

Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Accessories, Handhelds, Hot Deals, Music, Portable Audio / Video

Grab a refurbished Zen V Plus for Mom’s Day in pukey pink and white or gross green and black from Creative. With FM tuner and voice recorder, the 2GB MP3 Player features the characteristic 1.5-inch color screen and will play refurbished music, photos and videos (just kidding.) Order one at the very discounted price of $35.99. If you already have a player, they are also offering Live! Cams, earphones, speakers, a travel mouse and other goodies at reduced prices, with free shipping on orders over $99.99. That’s a lot of mother love.

Read More | Creative

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Sony Gets Back to Musical Basics

Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Music, Portable Audio / Video

While we know that most people are into the MP3 experience, many of the older

“earlier” generation still use cassettes for recording and duplication. Besides, if you head into any bargain aisle, you can get some decent prices on tapes. Sony has issued the CDF-W77, a dual dubbing tape recorder with AM/FM tuner. In case you have some of both or want to take the plunge in digital music, there is a CD player included. The CDF is available for €100 (~$146.00,) at this point only in Japan.

Read More | Akihabara News

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Canon Unveils Autonomous Recorder

Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Cameras, Home Entertainment, Movies, Portable Audio / Video, USB

Canon has introduced its DW-100 Recorder, which will accept both MPEG-2 in SD and HD video with AVCHD. It will also accept Blu-Ray and PS3 so everybody should be happy. At a mere size of 179 × 70 × 275 mm and a weight of 1.9kg, it will record and play 12 cm DVD-R/-R DL/-RW. Compatible with PC or Mac, connect by included USB 2.0 cord. No price has yet been released, but expect availability by March 2008.

Read More | Canon (translated) via Akihabara News

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Listen in With Spy Ear

Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Misc. Tech, Portable Audio / Video

We don’t know why it is that we seem to be receiving so much info on surveillance gadgets of late, but we are beginning to think that it is not just a coincidence. Vavolo has released the ZRAD Spy Ear, which requires no software or special configuration for a range of 900 to 1,900 Hz. Embedded in the device is a condenser mic and you just insert a charged GSM SIM card and plant it near your best friend or worst enemy. It will run for 24 hours before needing a recharge with a standby time of 15 days. Not quite ready for the U.S., it comes with a MSRP of $139.99.

(Thanks, Cassily)

Read More | Vavolo

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Smartpen to be Launched in January

Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Design, Misc. Tech, Portable Audio / Video

Yesterday, Livescribe told Gear Live that their Smartpen, the system that captures handwriting notes as well as audio, will be launched January 28 and are now taking pre-orders. They have updated their Website with additional details and images and instigated a forum to keep up on questions. The best news is that they will be giving away two a day through their launch date.The system, which consists of pen, paper, and software, can store more than 100 hours of audio and will come at a cost of less than $200.00.

(Thanks, Jody)

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DVR Pen Does More Than Write

Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Cameras, Misc. Tech, Portable Audio / Video, Science, Wireless / WiFi

For spies on the go, the DVR Pen has a wireless, low-power digital recorder and a microphone stuffed into an 0.55 x 5.7-inch pen. You can record 320 x 240p at 30 fps on flash memory or microSD and transfer data to PDA or PC via Bluetooth. The pen features 5 different motion detection sensitivity levels for low light targets and can send an alarm when movement occurs. And yes, it even writes. Still a prototype, Pacific Defence foresees a target date next March.

Read More | gizmag

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