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Lala Brings Muisc To The Cloud For 10 Cents
Posted by Aaron Zollo Categories: Hot Deals, Internet, Music, Portable Audio / Video,
I have been using Lala for about a week and the service turns out to be one of the best ways to get all of your music from wherever you are. The concept is quite simple, allow access to songs you already purchased and also bring a music store to the cloud for 10 cents a song. You can further purchase songs for download at around 90 cents per song. The best part of the service is you can listen to a full album prior to purchasing it online. That’s right, full quality MP3s for free, as long as you are listening to them on Lala.
The library is over 5 miillion songs and is updated every Tuesday when new content comes out. Lala also allows you to import your entire purchased collection of music from iTunes or any other music folder you may have on your current Mac or PC with a downloadable importing utility. There is no monthly fee and all you need to do is sign up and you’re in. You can then invite people to join and network, sort of like Facebook or Myspace, but it keeps track of what you and your friends listen to and gives suggestions based off what they listen to. The whole thing seems too good to be true, but it certainly doesn’t disappoint. This is one site that could provide itself as the next big thing in music as long as the RIAA continues to think it okay.
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Collection of Top 100 Billboard 45 RPM Records
Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Home Entertainment, Music,
Know an ultimate audiophile? Think 35 year collection of Billboard’s Top 100 45 RPMs. The records date from January 1, 1955 through December 31, 1990. There is a total of 18,400 discs that includes Elvis, the Beatles, the Beach Boys, and others, some of them autographed, and many of them collectors items by themselves. Neiman Marcus calls the unique assortment “priceless,” which is why they are letting it go for only $275,000.00.
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Voix MPX iPod Speaker System
Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Misc. Tech, Music, Portable Audio / Video,
Voix recently unveiled its unique MPX iPod docking/charging system. Each aluminum tower has a height of 3 1/2 ft. with a weight of 4.5 kg. It can deliver 150W maximum from its 4 vertically aligned cone speakers, also made of aluminum. The subwoofer is built into the base. Included in the package is a remote for controlling sound, volume, and iPod functions. Available for £$259.99 (~$450.00,) the MPX also works with MP3, DVD, and CD players, as well as game consoles, TVs and laptops.
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Get Scared With Joost
Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Home Entertainment, Internet, Movies, Music,
Joost is getting into the scary mood with a slew of Halloween Movies. The online service, which is no longer only in beta, includes such titles as “Nosferatu,” “Teenage Bikini Vampire” and the “Class of Nuke em High.” When you finish with those, check out their classics, dramas, music videos, and TV shows, and share your faves with others on their forum. Sign up is free and you can see what others are watching as a way of getting you in the mood.
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If you are one of those people who drives others crazy by constantly drumming on tabletops, you can now make them go absolutely bonkers with the Finger Drum Mousepad. At a size of 9 x 8 x 2 1/2-inches, the gadget plays 8 different percussion sounds that include bass, snare, two rack toms, a floor tom, hi-hat, crash, and ride cymbals. The demo mode features 6 preset patterns and you can record up to 30 rhythms of your own. There are volume and tempo controls and an input for attaching an MP3 player. The electronic drum comes with 4 AAA batteries and carries a $39.95 price.
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AT&T Sony Ericsson W760a Walkman Cell Phone
Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Smartphones, Corporate News, GPS, Music, Video Games,
AT&T is undoubtedly pleased to carry the latest Sony Ericsson W760a cell phone. The 3G Walkman phone features an accelerometer for control by shaking or tilting to fast forward to the next song. The technology can also be used for video games. The cellie has an HTML browser, a 3.2 megapixel cam, dedicated gaming buttons, and AT&T Navigator support. Available in red, black or silver, the W760 carries a price of $129.99 after rebates and purchase of a 2 year contract.
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Hitokara At Home Karaoke Box
Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Smartphones, Music, Portable Audio / Video,
Sega launched a mobile karaoke service last year called Hitokara (which means “karoake for one.”) The free service includes downloads of over 43,000 tunes. To make even more money
add to the fun, they have released the Hitokara at Home mini-karaoke box. Included are speakers, microphone and an LED mirror ball. Cell phone users hook their devices up, select a song, and let the disco music begin.
Read More | C Scout
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Asus R710 PND With Pathfinder HUD
Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: GPS, Music, Transportation, Wireless / WiFi,
Asus has released their R710 PND with Pathfinder HUD (Heads-Up Display) technology that allows users to project directions, speed, etc. on car windshields. The GPS system has a 5-inch touchscreen, Bluetooth capability and built-in light sensor. The R710 will also play MP3s, videos and display pictures for those times when you are stuck in traffic. Its MicroSD card slot can handle up to 8GB. At a thickness of only 13.5mm and a weight of only 200g, contact Asus for price and availability.
Read More | Fareast Gizmos
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Onkyo MHP-UW2 Acoustic Earbuds
Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Misc. Tech, Music, Portable Audio / Video, Wireless / WiFi, USB,
Onkyo has released a new set of MHP-UW2 wireless headphones. The acoustic earbuds operate on a 2.4GHz frequency. Plug the 46 x 90 x 17mm transmitter into your iPod and you are good to go. With lithium-ion batteries, expect about 8 hours of use before needing a recharge. The headphones come with a USB cable and AC adapter. Look for a November release for ¥20,000 (~$20.00.)
Read More | AV Watch
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Travelers Resent PMD Users
Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Music, Portable Audio / Video, Transportation,
Monash University student Michael Walsh recently conducted a study of those who used PMDs on trains. While some said it helped to escape the noise of the vehicle and other travelers, non-users sometimes resented them because the user “fails to communally experience the aural soundscape.” The report also said that although most of the PMP owners realized that they could damage their hearing they wouldn’t give it up. They might want to think about that one. Those of us that attended rock concerts years back that had the same warning didn’t listen either.
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