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Some Beatles Albums to be Reissued
Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Music, Portable Audio / Video, Video Games,
Apple Corps and EMI have finally decided to release sonically upgraded reissues of 12 Beatles albums from the period between 1963 and 1970 in both stereo and mono. They will debut on Sept. 9, the same day the Beatles’ Rock Band video game is to come out. The collection will be on a total of 16 CDs and include “Rubber Soul” and “Magical Mystery Tour.” Downloadable versions have yet to have a release date but the matter may also be settled by the September deadline.
Read More 
| NY Times
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Zune HD: First touch screen Zune?
Posted by Andru Edwards Categories: HDTV, Microsoft, Music, Portable Audio / Video, Rumors,
If what you see above is truly the Zune HD, the next iteration of Microsoft’s flagship PMP, then color us both curious and impressed. Impressed by the seemingly high definition screen, curious at the lack of the Zune hardware’s calling card, the Zune pad. Could we be looking at the first touch screen Zune, sporting an HD display? If so, we’d like one immediately. Time to make some phone calls.
Read More | Engadget
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Elecom Graphic Design Limited Edition Earphones
Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Misc. Tech, Music, Portable Audio / Video,
Elecom has teamed with Power Graphixx and Rotterdam’s doing to come up with 6 different Limited Edition Earphones. The company promises less distortion and outside noise with its closed mold design. Each set has an impedance of 16 ohm, a pressure response of 92dB/1mW, playback frequency of 20Hz - 20kHz and a 1.2m cord length. Plug into your iPod or other PMP in with its 3.5mm stereo mini-plug. Select your favorite for $29.99.
Read More | Audio Cubes
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You may have noticed by now the change of pricing on iTunes. As of Tuesday, Apple has begun to sell some of its most popular titles for $1.29 each. Others will be lowered to $.69 while some will remain at $.99. Recording companies decide the prices and Apple has also dropped DRM, so that others sans iPods can enjoy the downloads, as long as they support the company’s AAC encoding. It might pay to shop around though, as Amazon offers many of them for 79 and 89 cents.
Read More | USA Today
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Apple: Use of iTunes to produce nuclear weapons not allowed
Posted by Andru Edwards Categories: Apple, Music, Software,
Just a quick public service announcement to all our Apple peeps out there, because we care. I know many people don’t read license agreements, but in case you are both:
- An iTunes user
- A terrorist
We need to make sure you know that you are not allowed to use iTunes, the digital music and video jukebox software, to aid in the “development, design, manufacture or production of missiles, or nuclear, chemical or biological weapons.”
We clear on that?
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Aqua Sounders Waterproof Speakers
Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Music, Portable Audio / Video, Wireless / WiFi,
Aqua Sounders are waterproof, wireless, floating speakers for your pool, jacuzzi or bathtub that have Ultra Bright LED Mood lights to make the experience more than just your average dip in the water. Listen to up to 10 hours of music with battery power (not included) with a 150 ft. listening range. Add up to 10 more speakers to share the music (also sold separately) all over your yard. Each carries a MSRP of $149.95.
Read More | Grace Digital Audio
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NPD Survey Places Amazon Second to iTunes
Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Apple, Internet, Music,
The NPD Group has a new report that states that in 2008, 87% of all digital music buyers in the U.S. used iTunes while 16% were purchased through Amazon MP3. Analyst Russ Crupnick says that being in second place is encouraging considering that it has only been around for 18 months.
“It used to be that iTunes was first, and second was practically nobody,” Crupnick said. The survey also reported that many of the consumers are older and still purchase CDs.
Read More | cnet
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If you cannot afford an iPod, the Chinese company itoos offers a less expensive alternative. The T68HD PMP features a 4.3-inch 800x480 display, supports external memory and has TV-out and FM tuner. It plays 720p HD video and support for RM/RMVB and AVI video files. Choose between 4 and 8GB models. The 8GB carries a price tag of 599 Chinese Yuan ($88.00,) less for the 4GB version.
Read More | iTech News
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Amplamp Combines Light With Music
Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Smart Home, Music, Portable Audio / Video,
Combine an amplifier, lamp and speakers and you get the Amplamp. You can adjust the volume, bass and spatial awareness on controls that are located around the two light bulbs. Plug in an iPod, MP3 player, CD player or any audio other devices with the 3.5mm and phono audio sockets. The lamp itself is independently controlled and prices start at £1200 (~$1264.00,) depending on the base and shade you select.
Read More | Pocket-lint
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Nokia XpressMusic Software Updated
Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Smartphones, Handhelds, Music, Software,
Nokia has improved its 5800 XpressMusic software. New is a faster user interface and download time, a built-in mobile dictionary with voice playback and support for 38 languages, and an automatic/manual Application Update that can be used directly to the phone. There is second camera support for still image capture and a burst mode for shooting pictures without hitting a button. The download is available now on their Nokia Software Update site at no charge.
Read More | Nokia
