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Spruce up your home bar with the Mini Clear Sound System DT-SA101. With an output of 4W x 2 channels, the Wine Vat Digital Amplifier has an input sensitivity of 3000mV. Wine glass shaped speakers with 4 ohm impedance complete the set, with LED lighting to impress your neighbors. The amp measures 62 × 80 × 71.5mm, and weighs 200g, while each of the speakers is 62 × 130mm and weighs 145g. The system is available in Japan for ~¥26,250 (~$240.00.)
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Gallery: Mini Clear Sound System DT-SA101
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Freecom MediaPlayer XS
Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Home Entertainment, Movies, Music, Portable Audio / Video, USB,
Connect Freecom’s MediaPlayer XS to a USB 2.0 hard drive or stick, put the other end into your TV and you got game. The remote-controlled device is palm sized at 91 x 67 x 21mm and is compatible with most AV files including MPEG-1, 2 or 4, DivX, Xvid, and MP3/WMA/WAV audio files. Have a digital slide show or watch a movie or music video. Included in the deal are firmware upgrades and free helpdesk support. The XS comes with connection cables, power adapter, and a price of € 89,000 (~$132.00.)
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Gallery: Freecom MediaPlayer XS
Obama and McCain’s Playlists
Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Editorial, Music, Portable Audio / Video,
The two Presidential candidates were asked what was on their top ten play list. Barack Obama listed “Ready or Not” by the Fugees, “What’s Going On” from Marvin Gaye, and Springsteen’s “I’m On Fire” as his top three, while John McCain said that “Dancing Queen” and “Take a Chance on Me” by ABBA, as well as Roy Orbison’s Blue Bayou” were his faves.
Somewhat related (not really, we just wanted to share,) Rolling Stone has claimed Rick Springfield’s “Jessie’s Girl” the top karaoke song of all time, no doubt prompting the singer to come out of the shadows for over 20 years and release his new album, Venus in Overdrive.
Read More | Blender
Gallery: Obama and McCain’s Playlists
Behringer USB Guitar Link
Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Accessories, USB, Music, PC / Laptop,
Become your own portable studio. Behringer’s Guitar Link interface allows you to hook up your guitar to your computer and record in 16 tracks, play, and add effects with nothing else attached. Hook up to your PC or Mac USB port and use the 3 Guitar Combos to create blues, rock, or pop sounds. Also featured is their Kristal Audio Engine multi-track sequencer and Audacity audio editor. For those who don’t want to share the music, the device comes with a headphone output. The Link is available for $74.20.
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Sony NW-E Series Walkman
Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Music, Portable Audio / Video, Rumors,
Rumors of Sony’s new NW-E series Walkmen have reached the surface. The 8.5mm slim devices weigh only 50g each. Each has a 2.0-inch QVGA TFT LCD screen with 262,144 colors. The player supports MP3/ WMA/ AAC/Linear PCM and has an FM tuner. The device uses drag and drop, and each is compatible with both WMP and iTunes. The 2GB NWZ-E435 comes in black or pink, the 4GB NWZ-E436 will be available in black, blue, pink or red, and the 8GB NWZ-E438 is simply black.
Read More | Sony Insider
Gallery: Sony NW-E Series Walkman
abigs DVP-260X Multi-Media Player
Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Movies, Music, Portable Audio / Video,
We cannot believe the plethora of PMPs of late, including abigs DVP-260X from Korea. With a 2.5-inch display, the 1080p HD multi-media player supports H.264, MKV, HDMI, AAC, WAV, AC3, MP3, OGG, and WMA. Available in black or white, it also features 5.1-channel digital audio, an FM tuner, an e-book reader, remote, and photo slide function. At a size 135 X 80.3 X 23.5mm, choose between the 160GB model for KRW 280,000 (~$268.00) or the 320GB player for KRW 330,000 (~$315.00.)
Read More | Aving
Gallery: abigs DVP-260X Multi-Media Player
Backyard Drive-In Theater
Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: HDTV, Home Entertainment, Movies, Music,
When was the last time you drove by an old abandoned drive-in and longed for the good old days? Kevin Van did more than just wish. He decided to create one in his back yard. Not only did he set up his own retractable 16:9 screen, he restored nine vintage drive-in speakers that now play Dolby Digital 5.1 surround sound on his deck and 2-channel stereo near his pool. And of course this home theater would not be complete without a popcorn popper, hot dog steamer, and a nacho machine and chili warmer so that he can get the carbs that go with the screenings. The rest of us can check out his entire equipment list and still dream.
Read More | Electronic House
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ZRAD Digital Video Camcorder
Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Cameras, Music, Portable Audio / Video, USB,
The ZRAD Digital Video Camcorder really is an all-in-one. With built-in mic and speaker, it can serve as a point-and-shoot, a digital audio or video recorder, or you can use it with your PC. With a 3-inch LCD screen, it has a 8x zoom, a 12MP CMOS image sensor, and a memory card slot to increase up to 4GB SD/SDHC. And of course it will clean up that nasty red eye. The cam comes with a mini-USB cable, a TV-out cable, a hand strap, pouch, and two starter AA batteries at a price of $179.99.
(Thanks, Maggie)
Read More | Vavolo
Gallery: ZRAD Digital Video Camcorder
Canada’s Telus has released the LG KEYBO that comes with a QWERTY for rapid text messages, a 2.0 megapixel cam for images and video, the company’s mobile music with a 1 GB storage card (expandable to 8GB,) and stereo speakers. Obviously trying to appeal to younger consumers, the KEYBO gives email access and will set you back $299.99 with no contract, $249.99 with a 1 year, $99.99 for two, and go for the 3 year and it will only cost you $49.99. As even a bigger incentive, go for the Student 35 plan online before Sept. 30 and receive a $50.00 GAP gift card.
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Gallery: Telus LG KEYBO Cell Phone
China Does A Milli Vanilli
Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Design, Editorial, Misc. Tech, Music,
First we hear that some of the fireworks displayed during the opening night ceremonies in Beijing were a 3D CGI. Created by Crystal Digital Technology Co, the excuse was “for convenience and theatrical effects.” Now we hear that China has used one little girl’s pretty face to lip sync to another’s voice. Okay, but is this the kind of image China wants to project? About 1 billion watched the ceremonies with about 34.2 million from the U.S. alone.
Read More | CNN
