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iHome Harley Davidson iPod/iPhone dock
Posted by Mark Rollins Categories: Accessories, Apple, Home Entertainment, Music, Portable Audio / Video,
Yeah, you can yourself an average iPod/iPhone dock, or you can purchase a cool-looking one like the 2.1 Harley Davidson Headlight Stereo Speaker System. Not only does the user get the all the usual function of a dock, but they get “authentic Harley Davidson motorcycle sounds.”
You should be able to purchase the Harley Davidson Headlight Stereo Speaker System with Alarm Clock for iPhone or iPod (HDP66) for about $123.99 at the iHome site, which includes a remote control.
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| iHome
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Sonos announces the Sonos Controller 200 CR200 touchscreen remote
Posted by Andru Edwards Categories: Accessories, Features, Home Entertainment, Music, Wireless / WiFi,
We’ve been waiting on this for a long, long time, and we are happy to share the news that Sonos has officially announced the Sonos Controller 200 CR200 remote. Why is this news to be excited about? Well, if you’re a Sonos owner (or a potential owner,) this means that you get a touchscreen Sonos remote, rather than the old-school click wheel version of the remote. Like the rest of the Sonos gear, this will work anywhere in the home, is meant to be a shared device that can be left in a common area, is more intuitive, turns on instantly when picked up, and has a nice capacitive VGA touchscreen. It even has a replaceable battery. The only thing that the old remote has that this new one doesn’t is that the new one isn’t water-resistant and splash proof. The Sonos CR200 goes on sale tomorrow, and will sell for $349, $50 less than the older model. Even better, the Sonos Controller 100 will be heavily discounted until they are sold out, so if you do want a splash-proof Sonos Controller that you can take to the hot tub, now’s your chance.
We’ve played with the new remote (video coming shortly!) and we can very easily recommend it - it makes finding music from the vast number of libraries and services that Sonos can connect to a breeze, because when you have that much music, a clickwheel just won’t measure up. Be sure to check out our Sonos Controller 200 gallery for a bunch of images of the new remote.
Read More | Sonos Controllers
Gallery: Sonos announces the Sonos Controller 200 CR200 touchscreen remote
Shintaro Wireless Media Center Keyboard
Posted by Mark Rollins Categories: Accessories, USB, Peripherals, Wireless / WiFi,
I know that some of you out there like wireless keyboards, so you might appreciate the Shintaro Wireless Media Center Keyboard. The main feature here is a built-in 400dpi trackpad, as well as integrated Media Center hotkeys, volume buttons, plus a USB receiver dongle. The keyboard is powered by 2 AA batteries, and can be purchased for $57.
Read More | Shintaro
Gallery: Shintaro Wireless Media Center Keyboard
Split Stick two-sided flash drive
Posted by Mark Rollins Categories: Accessories, USB, Design, Storage,
I don’t know about you, but I’m pretty dependent on my USB flash drives. Except for the amount of storage they hold, most of them are pretty much the same. The Split Stick is different because it is double-sided.
So the user gets 4GB of memory, but it is divided into two 2GB partitions, if you will. That might be good if you want to differentiate your files, or if two people are sharing one stick. The Split Stick is available for $19.99 in colors of orange, blue, pink, red, black, violet, grey, or green.
Read More | Quirky
Gallery: Split Stick two-sided flash drive
Blinx LED Sound Responsive Headphones
Posted by Mark Rollins Categories: Accessories, Music, Portable Audio / Video,
There is no question that most headphones are made the same, but Blinx comes with blue LED lights. These lights are sound responsive, and will blink along with the music.
So even though no one but you is hearing the music, everyone else around you will see a somewhat impressive lightshow. The Blinx work with any standard 3.5 headphones, and cost about $42.
Read More | Prezzies Plus
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iLuv iMM9400 Audio System with iPhone, iPod support
Posted by Mark Rollins Categories: Accessories, Home Entertainment, Music,
Nothing that I love more than seeing new products from iLuv, and it has been a while since we covered anything from them. This time, it is a CD/MP3 Hi-Fi audio system known as the iMM9400.
It comes with a universal dock for iPhone and iPod, and also features a 4-CD/MP3 audio player, two channel speakers, an SD card slot, as well as an AM/FM radio with PLL digital tuning technology. It should be available next month, and will retail for about $250.
Read More | iLuv
Gallery: iLuv iMM9400 Audio System with iPhone, iPod support
Pocket-sized Audio 2 DJ
Posted by Mark Rollins Categories: Accessories, Music, Peripherals, Portable Audio / Video,
I had no idea that there was a market for audio interfaces for DJs, but there is a whole world of DJing that I am completely oblivious to.
Native Instruments has come out with the Audio 2 DJ, a pocket-sized audio interface for DJs that “boasts the ultra-loud, professional sound quality needed to rock the world’s biggest clubs”. It should be available in September for a price of about $119.
Can’t wait? Watch the YouTube video of this guy free-running to get into the groove.
Read More | Native Instruments via CNET
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Solar Sound Bluetooth Speaker from Devotec
Posted by Mark Rollins Categories: Accessories, Music, Peripherals, Portable Audio / Video, Wireless / WiFi,
Devotec Industries have recently released the Solar Sound Bluetooth Speakers, a light and portable wireless speakers that can produce “deep, clear sound” while harnessing the precious energy from the sun.
As the name implies, it can connect to your sound-making device via Bluetooth, but a 3.5mm connector is included in case your player isn’t Bluetooth compatible. It takes about 12-24 hours worth of solar sun time for a full charge, or 4 hours via USB. It is good for about 8 hours of continuous play on medium volume.
Other features include a built-in mic for hands free communication, as well as a touch-screen panel for volume, fast forward, and rewind. All of this can be purchased at the Devotec site for $79.99.
Read More | Devotec Industries
Gallery: Solar Sound Bluetooth Speaker from Devotec
Klipsch Image S4i earbuds with iPhone and iPod controls
Posted by Mark Rollins Categories: Accessories, Music, Portable Audio / Video,
It has been a while since we covered a Klipsch product, but the company just announced the new Image S4i, “an in-ear headset that combines the company’s acclaimed sound performance and amazing comfort value with a unique in-line microphone and remote.”
It’s designed for iPhone and iPod users, and features Apple’s advanced three-button microphone and remote system that can handle voice and/or music controls. By the way, the Image S4i works seamlessly with the iPhone 3GS, and the latest releases of iPods. It is also compatible with the Apple VoiceOver feature on the 3rd gen iPod Shufle, so you can hear the name of the playlist, song, or artist.
The Klipsch Image S4i is planned for release in August, at a price of $99.99.
Read More | Klipsch Press Release
Gallery: Klipsch Image S4i earbuds with iPhone and iPod controls
Toshiba Announces Three Digital Media Frames
Posted by Mark Rollins Categories: Accessories, Smart Home, Internet,
Digital Picture Frames are very common these days, but Toshiba Digital Media Frames are quite uncommon. Toshiba announced three new types at Rockefeller Center today, as well as its partnership with FrameChannel. Not only do these Wi-Fi connected frames offer personalized weather, traffic, sports, music and video, but a FrameChannel account gives users access to Flickr, Photobucket, and Facebook.
The 8-inch models are available in white (DMF82XWU) and black (DMF82XKU) for about $179.99. The black 10-inch frame (DMF102XKU) is priced at $229.99. All three frames should be available in August.
Read More | CrunchGear
