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Einstein Photon Ball with iPod Dock
Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Music, Portable Audio / Video, Science,
Gear up for Independence Day with your own mini fireworks display. The Einstein Sound Master Photon Ball iPod Dock combines both sight and sounds. The colors move to the beat and your iPode gets to recharge on the handy dock. Available for most iPods, the device also has an AM/FM tuner, an LCD alarm clock so you can wake to your play list, and can be synced to a PC. The price of the photon dock is $34.99 with free shipping.
(Have a good one, all.)
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iPod User Tries Out First Sony Walkman
Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Music, Portable Audio / Video,
It’s hard to believe that it has been 30 years since the very first Walkman came out. In honor of the occasion (or perhaps in spite of it) Scott Campbell gave up his iPod for a week and was asked to try it out. Some of his comments were worth repeating:
- “When I wore it walking down the street or going into shops, I got strange looks, a mixture of surprise and curiosity, that made me a little embarrassed.”
- “It took me three days to figure out that there was another side to the tape.”
- “When playing, it is clearly evident that the music sounds significantly different than when played on an MP3 player, mainly because of the hissy backtrack and odd warbly noises on the Walkman.”
- “I managed to create an impromptu shuffle feature simply by holding down ‘rewind’ and releasing it randomly.”
His dad’s comment when he told him about his idea, “Walkmen eat tapes.” P.S. We liked that hissy backtrack.
Read More | BBC
Music Locker Sofa
Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Smart Home, Music, Portable Audio / Video,
Literally rock to the music with the Music Locker Sofa. Available in orange, green or gray, the seat features built-in 2.1-inch speakers on each side with a 2W amplifier output and a 4.5W subwoofer. It has an RCA input terminal as well as RCA and headphone output for the music player of your choice. At a size of 50 X 72 X 95cm, the comfy seat will be available this July for JPY 19,800 (~$202.00.)
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Aibelive AITALK With iPod Voice Command
Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Misc. Tech, Portable Audio / Video,
Aibelive’s portable AITALK can control your iPod with only voice commands. Search for albums, singles and artists and your player will begin immediately after your final selection. With Speaker Independent technology, there is no training required, it supports several languages and music preview when in search mode, and claims up to 90% accuracy. The gadget can also aid those who are driving and the disabled. When released, the AITALK should retail for about $85.00.
Read More | Aiblelive via Aving
Aiptek T30, T20 Pico Projectors
Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Smartphones, PC / Laptop, Portable Audio / Video, USB,
What better use of a pico projector than to be adapted for small hardware as Aiptek has done with its T30 and T20. The T30 is geared for iPhone and iPod users who want to have a larger view than they get now with an RGB LED included and an image size of up to 50-inches. The T20 can be used with notebooks, needs a battery, has USB connectivity with a 640x480 resolution and a maximum image size of 42-inches. Both will become available by the end of the year with no price released so far.
Read More | Ubergizmo
Ultimate Mhub One-Dock Station
Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Accessories, USB, Smartphones, Portable Audio / Video,
You may never need to purchase another charger again. The Ultimate Mhub One-Dock Station has an iPhone/iPod sync and charge dock station, a high speed HCSD/SD card reader slot and 3 USB 2.0 ports. Compatible with most iPhones and iPods, BlackBerrys, T-Mobile G1s, HTCs and PSPs, the hub comes with 2 mini USB cables, a micro USB cable, a 3.5 DC USB charge cable, an AC adapter and travel bag at a price of $68.00.
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iH15 Mood Stereo System
Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Music, Portable Audio / Video,
The iH15 combines color and sound to fit your mood. With 2 Reson8 Speakers and a passive subwoofer, choose between one or four color change settings. A single touch changes it to another hue. At a size of 5.47 x 5.47 x 5.47-inches, it is compatible with most iPods released after after 2003 and charges while your player is docked. If you want to feel the musical love, the iH15 comes with an AC adapter and a MSRP of $59.99.
Read More | iHome Audio
SGP Metal Skins for Electronics
Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Cameras, Smartphones, Misc. Tech, PC / Laptop,
SGP makes metal skins for iPhones, iPods, cell phones, MP3 players, laptops and cameras. Each is made of 24K gold plating or thin nickel and comes with a precision cut face plate. One look at the instructions tells you that you had better have a steady hand. The company even posts a warning:
“Handle with Care. Thin and Sharp edge of this product may cause hurt.”
Each kit comes with skin and accessory stickers at prices between $14.99 and $24.99, but if that sounds too risky, they also have carbon fiber, wood and leather covers.
Read More | SGP Store
Modern Fossils Sculptures
Posted by Jenny Lewis Categories: Accessories, Design, Misc. Tech,
I like to think that in the future, the people of that time will come across relics from the 21st century and laugh at how hard our lives were. I can’t imagine what technological strides will have been made by then, but thanks to Christopher Locke we can have an idea of what kind of antiquities they’ll theoretically be finding. Locke’s Modern Fossils sculpture series renders our current (and some previous) technologies in a proprietary concrete mixture, giving them the look of actual fossils. Most of the pieces are for sale and range in price from $45 to $185.
Read More | Heartless Machine
Portable Video Enlarger/DVD Player
Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Movies, Music, Portable Audio / Video,
The Portable Video Enlarger and DVD Player works with 5G video iPods. With an 8 ½-inch, 16:9 widescreen LCD, it can charge your player while in use and has an AV port for TV output. Slide your iPod into the front and it is protected with a clear plastic cover. Other features include rechargeable batteries for 3 hours of video or 4 hours of audio and dual headphone jacks. The player supports DVDs, VCDs, CDs, MP3 CDs, and iPod video/music files, comes with remote and AC/DC adapters and carries a price of $269.95.
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