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Sony Enters the Portable Video Player War with the NW-A800
Posted by Lolita Beckwith Categories: Handhelds, Music, Portable Audio / Video,
We get a little teary-eyed when we reminisce to “back in the day”—when it was all about the Sony Walkman (and those orange earpuffs!) for portable music listening. Apparently Sony is also tired of its old-school status, as it has just introduced the NW-A800, it’s new MP3/video Walkman. The slim device sports a 2” color screen, and supports MPEG-4 video files. You can easily download video to the NW-A800, using it’s drag ‘n’ drop feature. And one of the player’s best features is its battery life: up to 30 hours for music and 8 hours for video…take that, iPod! Plus, if your own video and music collection isn’t enough, visit the Sony Connect download site to buy some more. The NW-A800 will be available in Europe in April, in sizes ranging from 2GB to 8GB, which frankly, we think is a little small. The price for the 8GB will be £199, approximately $400 USD. Hopefully the prices will be less when the NW-A800 arrives in the US.
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Gallery: Sony Enters the Portable Video Player War with the NW-A800
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The Tune-In Bed: Ultimate Speaker Dock for Your iPod?
Posted by Lolita Beckwith Categories: Home Entertainment, Smart Home, Music,
We think this is truly a gift for the person who has everything…provided he or she already owns an iPod. It’s the Tune-In Bed, a fully-functional bed built with two 4” speakers, volume control and audio connections! Just hook up your iPod (or any MP3 player) and enjoy complete surround sound as you doze off to sleep…or engage in other bedroom activities *wink*. The headboard is upholstered in cotton twill, and the wood frame is available in two colors. Available in twin, full and Queen size, ranging from $699-$999.
Read More | PBteen via Red Ferret
Gallery: The Tune-In Bed: Ultimate Speaker Dock for Your iPod?
The iLuv i182 Records Audio and Video Directly to Your iPod
Posted by Lolita Beckwith Categories: Accessories, Apple, Movies, Music, Portable Audio / Video,
There are lots of things to love about the iLuv i182, such as its cute-as-a-button name and sleek black design. What does it do? It’s a dock for your iPod or PSP that connects to a source via an S-Video port, and records audio or video straight to your iPod or PSP’s hard drive. No more converting! But what if you left your PSP at your brother-in-law’s? The iLuv comes with an attachable SD and MemoryStick card reader so you can still record audio/video for later use. The iLuv can even be set to stop recording at a specified time. This way, you can record the gripping season finale of “Shooting Sizemore”—while you’re out retrieving your PSP from said brother-in-law. The iLuv records at 640x480 pixel resolution for iPods and 720x480 for the PSP and other video devices. The iLuv will be available this month for $229 USD.
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Gallery: The iLuv i182 Records Audio and Video Directly to Your iPod
BeoLab 4 PC Adds Deluxe Sound to Your Computer
Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Design, Misc. Tech, Music, Portable Audio / Video,
Bang & Olufsen, one of our favorite companies with class, has recently released the BeoLab 4 PC, allowing you to turn your desktop into a sound system. The company claims that their IcePower amplification combines a high-power performance with its impressive-looking design. Simply hook your computer, PMP, or other audio source up with a headphone jack. Each automatic turn-on speaker contains two separate amp units and does without the need of a subwoofer. There is also circuit protection technology built into the unit. Available in four colors, the BeoLab 4 PC will certainly assist you in attaining the rank of the beaugois. Contact a Bang & Olufsen in your area for price and availability.
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Gallery: BeoLab 4 PC Adds Deluxe Sound to Your Computer
Home Theater Watch That Plays Movies!
Posted by Lolita Beckwith Categories: Wearables, Movies, Music, Portable Audio / Video, USB,
Remember reading Dick Tracy comics as a kid, and being wowed by his tres-cool two-way radio watch? We’ve found something even more mind-blowing. It’s the aptly-named Home Theater Watch, which not only tells time, but with its 2GB of storage, can store a full-length feature film! The watch includes software to convert almost any video file—including AVI, MPEG and WMV —into the watch’s format. Send the files to the timepiece via USB and you’re set to view the season finale of “Shooting Sizemore” on an airplane, the subway,
on the watch’s 1.5” screen. The Home Theater Watch even plays MP3’s, WMA’s and displays JPEG photos! If you’re single, we think this cool watch is a much better conversation starter than a cute puppy…and lots cheaper. Available now for $149 USD.
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Gallery: Home Theater Watch That Plays Movies!
Bose Releases Multi-Format Media System
Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Misc. Tech, Music, Portable Audio / Video, Transportation,
Bose’s products may be costly, but they know stereo sound. Their new Media System is compatible with CDs, DVD audio and video discs, Super Audio CDs, MP3s, and plays FM, AM, satellite radio, AAC, and most formats available on recordable CDs and DVDs. The car player, which automatically recognizes the type of disc inside, has a built-in hard drive that can store up to 30GB, Bluetooth capability, an iPod connector, and a USB 2.0 input. Already available this year on the Ferrari 612 Scaglietti and soon for the rest of us, it may not play the violin, but we suspect it will sound like it does.
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Gallery: Bose Releases Multi-Format Media System
Download To Cell Phone Without Internet Connection
Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Smartphones, Handhelds, Internet, Movies, Music, Portable Audio / Video,
We have just discovered ShoZu, a free service that allows you to send and receive audio and video without the aid of a computer. Subscribe to the Zucasts you like, i.e. music videos, pod casts, or celebrity photos, push a button, and there it is. No endless menus or Internet connection needed. Currently there are 24 cell phone companies compatible with ShoZu and they claim more models are being added daily. Although the service is free, you will have to check with your network provider to see if you can get a flat rate fee, since this has the potential of being quite pricey.
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Ferrari Gets Into Home Entertainment
Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Corporate News, Home Entertainment, Music,
Put the name Ferrari on something and you can either assume it is of quality or expensive, or both. Their latest endeavor is their teaming up with Meridian to create the F80 Home Entertainment System, which looks neavou riche but is basically a glorified boombox. The gadget, which comes in red, yellow, silver, black, or white, features an FM/AM/DAB tuner and DVD player. Its 3 amplifiers feed two drivers in front and one rear-firing sub. Hook it up to your TV and you have something that will really fly.
Be prepared for a price tag of ~$3500 for the Limited Edition or ~$2900 if you just want to stick to basics. You can then let your NASCAR buds in on the action. Check with Meridian for details about its release date.
Read More | Shiny, Shiny
Gallery: Ferrari Gets Into Home Entertainment
Sanko USB Headphones Raise Audio Levels Automatically
Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Accessories, Misc. Tech, Music, Portable Audio / Video,
Tired of not being able to hear clearly in ambient noise situations? The solution to your problem may be in Sanko’s USB headphones. Utilizing Noise Reduction technology that automatically raises sound, the buds weigh only 50g, have a built-in lithium ion battery, and can run up to 15 hours with only 2 hours of charging needed. At a MSRP of 4,280 Yen (~$36.00,) contact allproducts for future price and availability. On a planet as noisy as ours, it’s nice to still be able to have our own personal audio space.
Read More | Akihabara News
Gallery: Sanko USB Headphones Raise Audio Levels Automatically
Lookin’ Good with Griffin’s Reflect iPod Case
Posted by Lolita Beckwith Categories: Accessories, Music, Portable Audio / Video,
Yes, there are myriad iPod cases out there with all kinds of bells and whistles, but if you’re as vain as we are, boy have we got a case for you. It’s the Griffin Reflect, a polycarbonate shell with a mirrored chrome finish. The cool part? When the backlight shuts off, the display disappears so only the wheel shows—and the case is now a handy mirror! Fortunately, the Reflect also has a matte rubberized back to prevent slippage. Available for 2G nano, 5G and SanDisk Sansa for $24.99 USD. Apparently we’re not the only ones diggin’ ourselves, as the Reflect is currently on backorder.
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