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Pure AVANTI Flow Audio System
Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Internet, Music, Portable Audio / Video,
Pure has released a new tabletop digital audio system, the AVANTI Flow. It accesses DAB and FM radio, Internet stations and podcasts, and other streamed audio. You can also listen to tunes from your computer in hi-fi quality through its iPod dock that will work with most models. The Flow features Clearsound that utilizes class D amps and digital audio shaping technology. The system also has a subwoofer, an OLED display, 30 DAB and 10 FM presets, and is available now for £279.99 (~$404.00.)
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PocketTunes Radio iPhone App
Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Apple, Handhelds, Music, Software,
NormSoft’s PocketTunes radio is our iPhone and iPod touch app of the day. With support for MP3, AAC, WMA, aacPlus v1 and aacPlus v2, you can choose from 100s of stations in the included catalog and add in your own to your Favorites. The radio has a memory and will also search in the iTunes store for identification or purchase. When you finish listening to music, you can do some surfing or check your email with included browser. The Pocket Tunes Ratio and its software is a mere $9.99 at the iTunes App Store.
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ION LP Dock USB Turntable
Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Misc. Tech, Music, Portable Audio / Video, USB,
ION’s LP Dock allows you to transfer your old records directly to your iPod. With a standard USB connection, turn your music into MP3s and send them to your player, burn them to CDs or listen on your computer. It also features a line-level input to connect other music sources such as a cassette deck. The LP Dock works with both PC and Mac, and EZ Vinyl Converter with Gracenote MusicID can be downloaded to edit and clean up your tunes. The dock is available for $249.00.
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iStation has unveiled their T3. It features a 4.3-inch touchscreen with 480x272 resolution, supports MP3, WMA, Ogg, FLAC, APE, AC3, and WAV audio files as well as MPEG-4, AVI, Divx, Xvid and WMV video files. The Korean made PMP also features a voice recorder, FM tuner, e-book capability, dictionary and a TV-out option. Available in 4, 8, 16 or 32GB with a SDHC expansion slot, it runs on Windows CE 5.0. At a size of 130x75.5x16mm and a weight of only 170g, there is no word yet on availability date or price.
Read More | PMP Today
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Foxit has introduced its first e-book reader that they have dubbed the eSlick. With a mere 0.4-inch thickness and a weight of 6.4 oz., you can view PDF files or convert any printable document to PDF. The device also has a built-in MP3 Player. It comes with software, a 2GB SD card and earphones. Foxit says it will be arriving “very soon.” You can pre-order now for $229.99 and you will save $30.00.
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Say goodbye to seeing Madonna, James Blunt and Sheryl Crow on YouTube. Warner Music is pulling all their publishing rights content. The company was the first in September to offer the site music videos, behind the scenes footage, interviews and original programming. The problem seems to be a monetary one as Warner had apparently been asking for upfront funds, a share of ad revenue and per stream fee. We guess YouTube said no.
Read More | Times Online
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iCap MP3 Player
Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Wearables, Music, Portable Audio / Video, Transportation, USB,
Why carry a boombox when you can wear one and be just as disruptive? The iCap is wireless and features a detachable 1GB MP3 player with Micro SD card slot, an FM stereo tuner, a voice recorder and 2 built-in speakers so that you and everyone else can listen to your tunes. An FM transmitter is optional and will allow you to send music to your buds’ players as well. The cap comes with a rechargeable Lithium-Polymer Battery, AC charger, clip attachment and USB cable and carries a price of $119.95.
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Last Request: Bury Me With My iPhone
Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Smartphones, Handhelds, Misc. Tech, Music, Portable Audio / Video,
Noelle Potvin, a counselor for the Hollywood Forever Funeral Home and Cemetery, claims that there are many who want to take their cell phones and BlackBerrys with them when they are buried. Countries such as the UK, Australia and South Africa report the same findings. One incident involved a man who wanted his Bluetooth headset in his ear. Others involve families who put iPod earphones on their deceased loved ones and played a tune when the casket closed. We hope they used some decent batteries.
Read More | MSNBC
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Ovation iDea Guitar and MP3 Player
Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Misc. Tech, Music, Portable Audio / Video,
With Guitar Hero and other music games being as successful as they are, it was only a question of time before Ovation came up with the iDea. The guitar comes with a built-in MP3 player so that the amateur musician can play along, even in slo-mo. The instrument not only records what the user plays, it includes a mic for voice. The site give lots of support including online lessons. You can get the iDea for $599.99.
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Yorozu Universal Speaker Kit
Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Home Entertainment, Music, Portable Audio / Video,
Got an empty box, soda can or piece of glass? The Yorozu Universal Speaker Kit will turn them or any other thing you have lying around into a speaker. The process is a vibrating sonic transducer which transfers sound from your MP3 player or sound system and sends it to the object. At a weight of only 26g, it is made of ABS resin and will run about 10 hours on batteries. The kit includes a connection coil and seal, and carries a price of ¥4,980 ($56.30.)
Read More | DVICE
