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Target and Best Buy Utile Gift Cards
Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Cameras, Hot Deals, Misc. Tech, Music, Portable Audio / Video,
Target is offering a gift card that includes a 1.2 megapixel camera, or is it the other way around?. Available in denominations from $50.00 to $1000.00, it has 8MB of memory, runs on 2 AAA batteries and comes with a driver disk, USB cord, and a coupon that is good for 40 prints.
Not to be outdone by Target, Best Buy has a gift card that doubles as a speaker. Use it for your iPod, MP3 player, or any other with the mini-headphone jack. The card is available for $15.00 up to $50.00. Shipping is free, there is no expiration date and the card can be used online or in retail stores.
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The iPod shuffle and Creative ZEN Stone will be facing some competition from SanDisk’s latest Sansa Clip which moves up from 1, 2 and 4 GB to 8GB. Like its forerunners, the player supports MP3, WMA and WAV files as well as audio books and DRM-encrypted tracks. It also has a built-in mic and FM tuner with auto-tune and station presets. The Clip should be available on Sansa’s site this week or next and other retailers for about $99.99.
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Gallery: SanDisk Sansa Clip 8GB
Zune Zodiac Series Etchings
Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Design, Microsoft, Music, Portable Audio / Video,
It seems that every time we turn around, Zune has a new design. This time it is their Zodiac Series. Custom laser engraved, there are all 12 from the Western Zodiac from MS graphic designers and all of the animals from the Chinese years, which were designed by Iosefatu Sua. Choose your Zune, pick your etching for a little extra coinage, and you will also get access to matching wallpaper and playlists chosen by the artists.
Read More | electronistic
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Datz Music Lounge £99 Subscription
Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Smartphones, Hot Deals, Internet, Music, Portable Audio / Video,
What a kewl holiday gift for your fave music lover (or treat yourself.) Datz Music Lounge is offering a year’s subscription to its service for £99 (~$154.00.) Select an unlimited amount of DRM free tunes in MP3 format from their catalog. Choose from classics, current music, or new artists. Best of all, you can sync them to your PMP, cell phone or iPod and keep them forever. Check with their “Who’s Playing” page to check out their latest musical additions.
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Western Digital WD TV HD Media Player
Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: HDTV, Home Entertainment, Movies, Music, USB,
Western Digital has unveiled their WD TV with full HD video playback and navigation. Hook it up to My Passport portable drive (sold separately) or USB drives, digital cams, PMPs, and camcorders and enjoy movies, user-generated videos, digital music, or slide shows on your TV. Compatible with most types of media, you can navigate by file name or thumbnails, zoom and pan, and add close captioning. The WD TV has 2 ports to allow you to access two USB drives at the same time. The device comes with ArcSoft MediaConverter 2.5, a compact remote with batteries, an AV cable and AC adapter at a price of $129.99 online.
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Pioneer XMp3, Satellite Radio To Go
Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Music, Portable Audio / Video,
Pioneer has teamed with XM to create the portable XMp3. The Music Manager will hold up to 100 hours of XM programming from their satellite radio service. Manage it with software, record up to 5 channels simultaneously, check out highlights, and preset channels. Add a microSD card and store MP3 or WMA files. You can also bookmark and purchase tunes from online music services. Users will also like the feature that automatically buffers the most recent half hour for easy replay. The XMp3 weighs only 3.1 oz. and is available for $249.99 after instant $30.00 rebate.
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Headphonies Designer Speakers
Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Design, Misc. Tech, Music, Portable Audio / Video,
Headphonies are perfect for anyone with an MP3 player, CD player, PC, or other electronic audio device. Each limited edition vinyl speaker comes with a charge cord, headphone cable, and keyring clip. Collections vary between 100 to 1000 pieces. They were designed by Eran Weinberg with other artists adding their input. You get four hours of play after a one hour charge by USB. The Headphonies will be available in late November, but you can sign up now for notification of their arrival.
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Marantz M-CR502 Mini Audio System
Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Music, Portable Audio / Video, USB,
Marantz has a new mini-audio system. The M-CR502 comes with a CD player and amp, and has speakers with RMS output pf 50W each. The system has a frequency response of 5Hz-20kH, a signal to noise ratio of 86dB, a dome shaped tweeter and a 130mm aluminum subwoofer. It comes with a USB port for playing MP3s or WMAs, and has a AM/FM radio and equalizer with five presets. The M-CR502 amp is available for ¥59,850 (~$600.00) with the speakers sold separately for ¥49,350 (~$490.00.)
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Gallery: Marantz M-CR502 Mini Audio System
If you already own a T-Equalizer shirt, then you will be pleased to know that it is now available in a baseball cap. Powered by two included 2 CR2032 batteries, they are hidden away in the lining of the back of the head wear. In a one size fits all, a sensor allows adjustment for loud and soft environments. While we expect that the hat will be more popular with those who can actually see it, take comfort in the fact that for £12.95 (~$21.00) you were the one who was smart enough to purchase it first.
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Gallery: T-Qualizer Baseball Cap
SongVest Auctions Song Rights
Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Internet, Music, Portable Audio / Video,
In this lousy economy, why not invest in something that you know will produce a return? SongVest auctions off song rights and royalties. Register with the site, pick a song that you think will be a big hit, make a bid, and a portion of it will be yours if you win. The legal site will also give you a Gold or Platinum wall award that includes handwritten, signed lyrics in addition to the royalties. If you are a musician, you can also contact them about selling your tunes.
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