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CES 2007: Gennum nX6000 Noise-Cancelling Bluetooth Headset
Posted by Chris Cardinal Categories: Accessories, Smartphones, CES, CES 2007, Features,
Gennum showed off their newest “extreme noise cancellation” Bluetooth headset, the nX6000. The headset is comfortable and incredibly small and light. It doesn’t protrude downward at all from your ear, but maintains some pretty intense, advanced-DSP-based noise cancellation. It’ll be available by Q2 of this year and will cost $129.99. With 6 hours talk time and 90 hours standby, it looks to be a nifty solution for using a headset in a very noisy place, or even just on the freeway.
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CES 2007: Waterproof iPod Speaker Set
Posted by Chris Cardinal Categories: Accessories, CES, CES 2007, Features, Portable Audio / Video,
H20Audio has a waterproof case for your iPod, so that you can go snorkling or swim laps at your leisure, with your iPod in tow. Atlantic Inc. showed us their EGO Waterproof Sound Case—A floating, waterproof iPod hard case that includes built-in speakers, driven by four AAs (30 hours of playback time). It floats! And its silicon membrane allows you to control the click wheel with relative ease, straight from the bathtub. Oh, and the speakers spit water up as they bump to your… mad tunes. Or something. It sounded pretty cool, and it would be a fun addition to the above-ground pool behind your friend’s house that he got from Sam’s Club on discount, in its quirky way. It fits the iPod nano, and the 4th and 5th gen iPods, with inserts that allow you to get a nice, snug fit for each. Available for $130-ish. Soon-ish.
Gallery: CES 2007: Waterproof iPod Speaker Set
Silverfish Camcorder Cover Awarded Reddot for Design
Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Accessories, Cameras, Portable Audio / Video, Science,
Another reddot award of note went to the design of the Silverfish, a cover that is designed to house about 100 different camcorder models. The Silverfish was created by hydro-forming, “a process in which water under high pressure distends a steel tube and presses its surface against the insides of a mold, so that its geometry is precisely depicted,” according to creators RWE Mechatronics.
The housing is made of sea water-resistant steel, is buoyancy-neutral, connects with a simple tripod screw, and weighs about 32 oz. With magnetic buttons, the Silverfish will work easily for any wannabe Jacques Cousteau even if he/she is wearing gloves. Visit their site for price and availability.
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iPod Nano Armband Wins Reddot Award
Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Accessories, Apple, Design, Portable Audio / Video,
This Apple iPod nano Armband is one of the recently named prestigious reddot design award winners. Strap it to your arm or wrist, plop your nano into it, put on your headphones, and it leaves your hands free to run, bike, or simply figure out how to change tracks while you are doing said activities. Adjustable fasteners make it a one-size-fits-many. Compare this to the Boxwave Flexiskin that we told you about in October of 2005. We would say that although this band is somewhat flashier, it’s is pretty much the same concept. The band is available in white, blue, green, pink, grey, and red at the Apple Store for $29.00.
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Circuit Board Luggage Tags for Geeks
Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Accessories, Smart Home, Transportation,
How do you identify your luggage this holiday season when everyone’s bag looks as nondescript as yours? These tags positively scream geek while you are watching the masses of check-out at the airport and wondering if your suitcases did in fact arrive with you. At sizes of 4 1/2-inches, these Circuit Board Luggage Tags are crafted out of recycled PCBs so your tag design will be unique. They are available at Cyberguys in packages of 3 for $12.97 and include a blank address card.
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Trinity Lets Your iPod Travel Safely
Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Accessories, Music, Portable Audio / Video,
If you want your iPod to tag along in the car, the Trinity has devised a convenient car seat for it. The DS-CHFMT fits in your cup holder, making it safe against all those potholes in the road. Basically, the gadget is an FM transmitter which measures 88 x 82 x 88 mm, weighs 250 gm, has a display which shows the transmission frequency, and can plug into your cigarette lighter to recharge. Less convenient if you smoke and drink Cokes on long road trips, at least you wont have to leave it home or lost in the back seat. Available for 7980 Yen (~$ 65) in Japan, the DS-CHFMT is comes in either black or white.
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2006 Holiday Gift Guide: DLO HomeDock Deluxe
Posted by Andru Edwards Categories: Accessories, Apple, Home Entertainment, Techies, Teens,
The DLO HomeDock Deluxe is the current be-all end-all dock solution for sending all of your media that resides on your iPod to your television. It supports music, high resolution slideshows, and 640x480 video. S-video and composite connections are available, giving you a couple of options for sending the signal along, and the dock itself is able to both charge and sync your iPod. Throw in a remote that lets you control everything untethered, and this one is a winner. As far as iPod accessories go, this one isn’t the cheapest in the world, but it is certainly one of the coolest we have seen this far.
Price: $150 (Compare Prices)
Gallery: 2006 Holiday Gift Guide: DLO HomeDock Deluxe
Cell Phone Bag is Functional and Spiritual
Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Accessories, Smartphones, Design,
Turning from our usual geeky to mystical last minute holiday gifts, artist Karen Schuman has created this functional cell phone bag. It is hand-made out of turquoise, yarn, and a small snake vertebrae (which she assures us she acquired at an American Indian shop and did not slay herself.) The case, which is priced at $50.00, can be worn comfortably around your neck. If you are particularly in tune with the spirits, Karen may be able to create one to your specifications.
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Waterfield Designs DS Lite Case
Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Accessories, Handhelds, Video Games,
We think it’s about time that designers of iPod accessories make way for the Nintendo DS Lite. WaterField Designs has recently unveiled its DSL case, which is crafted from ballistic nylon with a double layer of leather for its flap and a scratch-free interior liner. At a size of 5.75 x 3.5 x 1.25-inches and a weight of only three oz., the case has enough room to hold the unit, ear buds, charger, several games, and an extra stylus. With your choice of black or a patterned design, the Lite pouch is available for $39.00.
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Gallery: Waterfield Designs DS Lite Case
Plug In & Enjoy These Portable Speakers
Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Accessories, Smartphones, Music, Portable Audio / Video,
When was the last time you were sitting next to a wall outlet and heard a tune on your iPod shuffle and thought, “I wish I had real speakers.” Wish no more. Designer Jinseup Shin has created the Plug In & Enjoy speaker system. The gadget receives FM signals through your cell phone, CD player, or any other device that has an FM transmitter. When the device’s LED flashes green you turn the front to receive the signal and when it displays red after a few seconds, you adjust the volume. Check with Yanko Design for its elusive availability and price.
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