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Pioneer Offers Switchable Earbuds
Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Accessories, Music, Portable Audio / Video,
Pioneer has released their SE-CLX9 Canal-Phones with options. They come with 8 different sets of earbuds and pads so that you can vary the sound to different types of music. The nozzles include heavy bass, mild bass, standard, high tune and light tune. The buds feature an impedance of 32 ohms, playback frequency of 20 to 20000 Hz, and a pressure response of 105dB. With mini-plug and a cord length of 0.8 m, they weigh a mere 8 grams. Find them with an MSRP $199.00.
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With Rhythm Sticks, Who Needs Drums?
Posted by Lolita Beckwith Categories: Accessories, Music, Toys,
We’ve all played “air drummer” with imaginary drumsticks, or done a faux “rimshot” to a corny joke. With Rhythm Sticks, you can now do them for real. That’s because Rhythm Sticks make drum sounds just by hitting the air! Genius! Choose from a classical or electronic drum beat or a cymbal crash. Plus, the sticks’ tips light up, we presume for all you nocturnal drummers out there. Requires 4 AA batteries and an excuse to have fun. Available for $18 USD. Visit the website for a video demo.
Read More | I Want One of Those
Gallery: With Rhythm Sticks, Who Needs Drums?
Samsung Unveils Standard PMP
Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Movies, Music, Portable Audio / Video, Wireless / WiFi,
Today, Samsung Korea introduced its latest digital multimedia player, the YP-T10. It will play MP3s, WMAs, OGGs, and WMVs, and features an FM tuner, Bluetooth capability, voice recorder, and Character GUI. The DMP is available in four colors and can play up to 30 hours of audio time and 4 hours of video. The MSRP for the YP is 159000 Won (~$175.00) for the 2GB version and 189000 Won (~$208.00) for 4GB. While we don’t see anything particularly outstanding about the player, we might consider purchase if they throw in the YEPP pup.
Read More | Akihabara News
Gallery: Samsung Unveils Standard PMP
Once you have packed up your folding guitar for the next gig, don’t forget to include Infinite Response’s Vax 77 Keyboard. When flat, the instrument is 46.6 x 14.5-inches. Fold it up and it is merely 23.3 x 14.5-inches. The Vax has a 300K flash memory with 100,000 erase cycles, an ADI Blackfin DSP 400 MHz processor, 4 inputs, and midi in/out and USB connectivity. It also features a modulation/volume wheel, octave shift, effects, and navigation arrows. Check with Infinite Response for availability and price.
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Elecom Unveils Designer Eardrops
Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Accessories, Handhelds, Music, Portable Audio / Video,
Elecom has released their EHP-IE10 Series Earphones for those who want to make a minor fashion statement. Available in 8 different styles, they feature an impedance of 32 ohms, a playback frequency of 20Hz to 20kHz, and a pressure response of 99dB/1mW. The eardrops have a f 13.5 mm driver unit, a 1.2 m cord, a f3.5 mm stereo mini-plug, and weighs only about 7g. You can pre-order for JPY1,200 (~$21.27.)
Read More | Elecom (translated) via Geek Stuff 4U
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BeoSound 6, a Higher Class MP3 Player
Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Music, Portable Audio / Video,
We figured it was about time that the elite Bang & Olufsen would enter the MP3 player market. Their 4GB BeoSound 6 is covered with black polished stainless steel with a soft lacquered surface and scratch resistant glass. Its 1.8-inch TFT LCD is 128 x 160 pixels, and the company claims it will store up to 100 MP3, WMA and OGG tunes. The battery should last about 40 hours. The BS6 comes with ultra-light headphones and a premium leather case, of course. The elite PMP is available for the extravagant price of $600.00.
Read More | Oh Gizmo
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Blackberry to Offer Music in U.K.
Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Handhelds, Internet, Music, Portable Audio / Video,
Blackberry has announced that their latest phones, due out in November, will feature unlimited music. Omnifone, in cooperation with mobile device maker Vodafone, plans to debut the inexpensive service in November in the U.K. before releasing it to the rest of the planet. Customers will only pay a weekly fee of £1.99 (~$4.59) for the service that is about 10 million songs strong in 30 countries. This service will allow direct downloading even when on the go and may be adaptable to Vodafone mobiles and 2.5G and 3G handhelds without an upgrade.
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Slide Your iPod into the i50
Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Accessories, Apple, Music, Portable Audio / Video,
Creative TravelSound has come up with the i50 docking speaker for second generation iPod shuffles. It features four microdrivers and a digital amplifier, and offers 21 hours of play on each charge by USB. We like the look of this brushed metal slot-in docker, as it seems that PMP accessories seem to getting larger all the time, which to us almost deletes the purpose of portability. With the i50, you can slide it into someone’s Christmas stocking for ~£35 (~$72.00) without anyone being the wiser.
Read More | Pocket-lint
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Mixa Disguises Flash Drive as Cassette
Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Misc. Tech, Music, Storage, USB,
We love this idea for a 1GB USB flash drive for holiday gift-giving. The drive housing is designed to look like a cassette tape and you can create the Mixa’s look with your own style. Choose from ready-made images on their site or come up with one of your own. Available in black or white, the device comes with an extension cable at a MSRP of $41.00. Just make sure whoever you give it to doesn’t put it into their old cassette player and push rewind.
Read More | Mixa Product Page via Everything USB
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iCube II Docks Your Tunes
Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Apple, Home Entertainment, Music, Portable Audio / Video,
boynq has some created pretty nifty playthings, including their latest iCube II, an integrated docking station with stereo speakers. Connectible by AC adapter, the device supports MP3 players and iPods with included inserts. The gadget features a frequency range of 20 Hz to 20 KHz, 2 x 5W RMS (4 ohm) drivers, treble and bass control, and an audio cable is included for line-out to your home stereo system. Choose from a black or pink version for about $40.00. Contact boynq for availability in your area.
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