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Nokia Includes Spidey in N95 Release
Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Cameras, Smartphones, Corporate News, GPS, Handhelds, Movies, Music, Video Games,
Nokia has debuted its N95 with “Spiderman 3” film, wallpaper, and ringtones, which they feel will show off its capabilities. The handheld features a 2.8-inch, 240 x 320 QVGA display, a 5 megapixel cam with Zeiss optics, A-GPS with over 150 countries, WLAN, HSDPA, and storage of up to 20 hours of video and 6000 tunes with 8GB. The N95 also has the good fortune of being part of the Nokia Music Store and N-Gage Games, which will be going live soon so that you can actually test a game before purchase. The black N95 with 2-way slide is available in Europe and selected countries in Africa and the Middle East for €560 (~$793.00.)
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| Nokia via Mobilewhack
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Is there no end to USB Gadgets? The iAxe 393 is a plug-and-play electric guitar with single coil pickups with 5-way switching, multi-track recording/editing, variable track speed, simplified software, and a headphone jack to protect you against the rest of your household. The iAxe features a maple neck and chrome machine heads and is available for $139.99. Of course it won’t turn you into a Hendrix or Clapton, but it will give you a good start.
(Thanks, Jennifer)
Read More | Firebox
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VOX has released a new line of small, portable headphone amps that run on batteries. The amPlugs go directly into your guitar and are available in VOX AC30 for vintage sound, Classic Rock with 100 amps, and Metal with high gain. The AUX jack allows you access to your MP3/CD player. You should get up to 7 hours of analog life with two AAA zinc-carbon included batteries (up to 15 hours on alkaline) for a price of £35 (~$71.00.) As VOX says, “plug in, rock out!”
Read More | VOX
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Boombox Constructed of Cardboard
Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Accessories, Music, Portable Audio / Video,
If you can fold, you can save some money on this Mini Cardboard Boombox. The retro-looking dock comes flat packed, includes working amplified speakers, and is compatible with iPod and other MP3 players. It runs on 2 included AA batteries and may fool fellow workmates into believing that you too have a macho power system, provided they don’t look too closely or light a match near it. The Boombox is due out the end of this month for about $40.00.
Read More | SUCK UK
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Altoids Tin Houses Portable Charger
Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Accessories, Smartphones, Handhelds, Music, Portable Audio / Video,
When we first saw this charger, we thought it was a prototype from Make:, which actually has a kit available for $19.99. It might have started out that way, but now is in fact a viable product that someone has constructed for you. It operates like any other charger with a USB port which is powered by 2 AA batteries (including rechargeable ones.) Use it on your iPod, MP3 player, cell phone, camera, etc. for a charge that they claim is 2x curiously stronger than that of a standard USB charge. The mini boost device is $37.99 at Esty with an optional low-battery indicator for $7.99.
Read More | Product Dose
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Verizon Releases Gleam
Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Cameras, Smartphones, Corporate News, Music,
Verizon yesterday introduced its new Wireless Gleam, created by Samsung. The cell phone will play/capture both MP3 and WMA music and video, has a 2.1-inch TFT screen, a 2.0 megapixel cam, and can handle MMS/EMS/SMS, e-mail, and has a microSD memory slot. Offering 8 hours of standby and 3.5 hours of talk time, our fave detail is its “living wallpaper” that alters according to time of day or phone status. At a size of 3.9 x 1.9 x .55-inches and a weight of 3.35 oz., the Gleam can be yours for $149.99 with a 2 year commitment and mini-rebate online.
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Zune 2: What Microsoft got right
Posted by Sparky Categories: Apple, Handhelds, Microsoft, Music, Portable Audio / Video,
While Microsoft’s first generation Zune hardly put up a fight against Apple’s iPod juggernaut the soon to be released Zune 2 seems to have a much better chance of gaining a foothold in the market. Last 100 has posted their take on the top 5 things the new Zune got right - we agree with them for the most part, although they do seem to underscore the challenge Microsoft faces with the iPod Touch, iPhone, and the rest of the iPhone line.
The new flash based Zunes do help widen their appeal, but Apple has anDAP available in $50 price increments from $79 all the way up to $400 - something to fit everyone’s budget and needs. Apple has also beat Microsoft to the punch on mobile song purchase, but the new improvements to the Zune store shows that Microsoft is gaining momentum to catch them on features.
All in all, the Zune 2 has a chance with it’s bevy of new features. With the goal of helping the brand Microsoft is also smartly planning to release a firmware update for the 1st generation Zune that will include all of the new features. Now might be a good time to pick up a Zune on the cheap if you don’t mind slightly older hardware but are interested in the new store or social networking features.
Read More | Last 100
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Brush Your Teeth With Hannah Montana
Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Smart Home, Misc. Tech, Music,
File this one under anything to make a buck. We can handle a Bono iPod, or an Armani cell phone, but a Miley Cyrus Toothbrush? The harder you brush, the louder it “sings” for up to a total of 2 minutes of “Pumpin’ Up the Party.” We’re not sure we can deal with that much of the tween idol at one time, but thank goodness after you invest in the brush for $9.99, both the brush head and batteries are non-replaceable. Ashley Tisdale and Hilary Duff models are also available at Hasbro. We think we will wait for a more rocking version, perhaps with the Stones’ “Mother’s Little Helper.”
Read More | Hasbro
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Pioneer Releases Lightweight Headphones
Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Accessories, Home Entertainment, Music,
Pioneer Japan has designed the lightweight SE-M390 Stereo Headphones with a 40mm driver, a strengthened 3.5 meter cord, and a “free-adjust” headband. The phones carry a frequency response of 5 to 29,000 Hz, an impedance of 32 ohms, a neodymium magnet driver, and a mini/standard gold-plated plug. They also feature the company’s Bass Duct with a subwoofer outlet. The headphones are available for $55.00, with a freebie 1.5m extension cord included, at Audio Cubes.
Read More | Audio Cubes
Gallery: Pioneer Releases Lightweight Headphones
Breaking headphones seems to be one of those occupational hazards if you are multitasking when wearing them. Replug takes a 3.5 mm audio jack and attaches with a magnet, so if you make a wrong move, it will detach from itself. Plug in the Replug, connect your headphones or earbuds, and know that they will be protected from your clumsiness. Available “this Fall,” contact Replug if you want see a demo and be notified about its arrival date.
