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Run and grab the download, iTunes 7.7 is now available, and it is geared towards iPhone 3G!
Use iTunes 7.7 to sync music, video, and more with iPhone 3G, and download applications from the iTunes Store exclusively designed for iPhone and iPod touch with software version 2.0 or later. Also use the new Remote application for iPhone or iPod touch to control iTunes playback from anywhere in your home — a free download from the App Store.
The App Store isn’t open yet, but give it a few hours.
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LG PC12DAB iDock
Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Accessories, USB, Music, Portable Audio / Video,
LG is launching its PC12DAB iDock with built-in speakers. The gloss black device features red ambient lighting, an integrated slot loading CD player, DAB radio, and audio jack for the iPodless. It will also function as an alarm and can copy music for CDs with its USB port. Equalization controls feature, pop, classical, jazz and flat settings. Available sometime this month for £200 (~$394.00,) we think that a subtle blue would have been much more serene.
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| Tech Digest
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Olympus LS-10 Linear PCM Recorder
Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Music, Portable Audio / Video,
Let the bootlegging begin. Olympus has released the LS-10 Recorder, which they claim is like having a portable recording studio with results that are “better than CD quality.” Features include an LCD panel with level meter and peak indicator, built-in stereo mics, 2GB of storage space, and an SD card slot. Once you record, editing is possible with CUBASE LE4 software with 48 soundtracks and an assortment of effects. Compatible with either PC or Mac, the LS-10 can be had for ~$532.00.
Read More | Olympus via Switched On Set
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Greenhouse Buta Pig Earphones
Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Misc. Tech, Music, Portable Audio / Video,
We wish that GreenHouse had photographed these earbuds with a head so we could have seen just how ludicrous they look when in actual use. The Buta Earphones go in one ear and out the other and were designed to cut out extraneous noise. They have an impedance of 16 ohms, a playback frequency of 20Hz-20KHz, weigh only 17 grams, and have a 0.9m cable. Available in small, medium, and large, and in colors of pink, white, and black, you can pick up a pair for $35.99.
Read More | Audio Cubes
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Chinavision Super Thin MP4 Player
Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Movies, Music, Portable Audio / Video, USB,
Claiming to be the thinnest MP4 player on the planet, Chinavasion’s device is only 4.5mm wide and holds 4GB of internal flash memory. It also features button control, a mic recorder, and FM tuner. Fluent in almost 20 languages, it is USB 2.0 and 1.1 compatible, has a 1.8-inch (160x280 resolution) screen, and a bit rate of 32 to 320Kbps. Compatible with Windows and Mac, it supports MP4s, MP3s, WMAs, ASFs, and WAVs. The MP4 Player comes with a USB cord and earphones at a price of $39.38.
Read More | Chinavision
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No more dull “ding-dong” with the iChime. Microsystems Development has come up with a doorbell that comes with 50 pre-recorded songs, spooky sounds, animal noises, tv and movie themes, and traditional chimes. In addition, the “play anything” device has a built-in mic so that you can record your own tunes or sound effects. The unit sells for about $90.00 and the company claims that the iChime is simple to install. Auxiliary speakers are also an option.
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USB LED Light Tube Speaker
Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Accessories, USB, Music, Portable Audio / Video,
If you are an aficionado of mood lighting, this should be a welcome addition to your desk top. The USB LED Light Tube Speaker connects to iPods, MP3, MP4, MD, CD players, notebooks, PCs, PDAs, PSPs, cell phones and other digital devices with its 3.5mm stereo audio connector. The 150 x 45 x 45 mm blue light tube features stereo sound on its 72 x 78 x 25 mm base. Audio and USB cables are included in the $22.00 price.
Read More | Brando
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Transcend T.photo 720 Digital Frame
Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Cameras, Misc. Tech, Music, Portable Audio / Video,
Transcend has unveiled their T.photo 720 Digital Frame. The device features a 800 x 480 hi-res 7-inch widescreen TFT display, internal speakers, and can hold up to 2GB internal memory. The T.photo supports JPGs and BMPs and can create video playback. Make custom slideshows with its MyShow function and utilize NaturaTone to enhance color for a more “lifelike” appearance. The AOS (Automatic Orientation Sensor) is the part that we like best. It automatically detects whether to display the image horizontally or vertically. The frame also functions as an alarm clock, MP3 player, and FM tuner with 20 presets.
Read More | Transcend
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(RED) Subscription Music Service
Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Music, Portable Audio / Video,
For those who bought a (RED) iPod, there will now be a new music service which will donate half of its profits to fighting AIDS in Africa. Set to launch in September, a subscription will cost $5.00 a month. Similar to a newsletter, members get an e-mail weekly that has an exclusive song from well known artists as well as one from an emerging one. The subscribers will also get a bonus “Crackerjack Surprise,” such as a video and an update about Project Red. All songs are DRM-free so even non-iPodders can take part.
Read More | Join Red
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Naxa Electronics NX-3300 Portable DVD Player with iPod Dock
Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Home Entertainment, Movies, Music, Portable Audio / Video, USB,
Naxa has released an ultra-slim Portable DVD Player with iPod dock. The NX-3300 has a 9-inch TFT display, a built-in stereo speaker with Virtual Surround Effect, USB and SD/MMC card slots, and audio and video input jacks. Of course, it charges your iPod while playing and is compatible with DVD/CD/SVCD/VCD/MP3/CD-R/CD-RW formats. The player comes with a rechargeable lithium battery, detachable battery pack, remote, and 3-way power cord. Contact Naxa for pricing.
Read More | Naxa Electronics
