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Belkin iPod GoStudio Recorder is so petite
Posted by admin in Audio Gadgets, iPod Gadgets on September 3rd, 2010
I had thought that the trend with gadgets was to keep making them smaller and smaller, no matter how easy it makes them to lose. Sure, this will make it so that you can record things directly to your iPod, but it’s twice the size of a normal tape recorder. Something has just gone horribly backwards here. I know, it offers all sorts of features, but as a fan of the sleek and portable it’s hard to get past the size. Then again maybe you’ll be happy to have a gadget again that has some meat on its bones.
This records directly to your iPod in 16 bit, 44kHz digital audio quality. It has 2 built-in microphones and 2 combo microphone inputs. It also has the obvious built-in speaker that’ll let you play back what you’ve just recorded. The Belkin GoStudio was designed for podcasters, journalists, teachers, students and anyone else that might still be using a sleek and barely noticeable, yet horribly outdated tape recorder. Shame on you for carrying around that outdated tech. Sure it’s smaller and looks better, but you just can’t do that! You should immediately get rid of it and invest $109.06 at Amazon for one of these, because it’s shiny…. and new.
Source: GadgetGrid
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Belkin iPod GoStudio Recorder is so petite
Belkin iPod GoStudio Recorder is so petite
Posted by admin in Audio Gadgets, iPod Gadgets on September 3rd, 2010
I had thought that the trend with gadgets was to keep making them smaller and smaller, no matter how easy it makes them to lose. Sure, this will make it so that you can record things directly to your iPod, but it’s twice the size of a normal tape recorder. Something has just gone horribly backwards here. I know, it offers all sorts of features, but as a fan of the sleek and portable it’s hard to get past the size. Then again maybe you’ll be happy to have a gadget again that has some meat on its bones.
This records directly to your iPod in 16 bit, 44kHz digital audio quality. It has 2 built-in microphones and 2 combo microphone inputs. It also has the obvious built-in speaker that’ll let you play back what you’ve just recorded. The Belkin GoStudio was designed for podcasters, journalists, teachers, students and anyone else that might still be using a sleek and barely noticeable, yet horribly outdated tape recorder. Shame on you for carrying around that outdated tech. Sure it’s smaller and looks better, but you just can’t do that! You should immediately get rid of it and invest $109.06 at Amazon for one of these, because it’s shiny…. and new.
Source: GadgetGrid
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Hello Kitty iPod Dock
Posted by admin in Audio Gadgets, iPod Gadgets on September 2nd, 2010
I can’t say that I’ve ever quite understood the Hello Kitty trend. However, I am a big believer in companies offering several docks and speakers to fit a wide range of tastes. You shouldn’t be stuck with a plain black set of speakers if you’re a pink and white fanatic. Those of you that are into Hello Kitty or have a relative that is can pick up this dock for a not too bad price.
It comes in white as well as an all over pink version. This Japanese dock has surface mounting technology and lossless energy amplication technology. It offers 360-degree sound output that’ll keep it from sounding like a novelty speaker that you just picked up because it featured your favorite cat. It quite obviously features an iPod dock, but you can also plug other audio devices in through the stereo output. You can pick one of these up for 14,800 yen or about $175.
Source: Gizmodiva
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Virtual Mirror for augmented reality cosmetics
Posted by admin in Audio Gadgets on September 2nd, 2010
We have reported on a lot of interesting tech that begins with the mirror, such as the interactive Magic Mirror. This system called EZFace uses both mirrors and augmented reality technology.
EZFace is powered by IBM technology. Simply put, EZFace allows customers to see what makeup looks like, without having to try it on for themselves.
It begins when a customer has their picture taken in a virtual mirror, which looks like nothing more than an ordinary webcam. The customer can then scan the barcode of the specific make-up product such as foundation, mascara, and eye shadow. The program takes into account the user’s eye color, skin tone, and lighting to make an image of what the product might look when put on the face.
No more having product samplers in front of a mirror. Granted, that is probably the best way to see if make-up really works, and I don’t know what kind of margin for error this program has. After all, the program might make the cosmetics look better than they actually do. The proof, as they say, is in the pudding.
Still, it is a step in the right direction for digital makeovers. EZFace is currently working on expanding this idea for hair. So now you can see what the style is going to look like before it is on your head for the next month or so.
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Netgear announces NeoTV 350 HD and NeoTV 550 Ultimate HD Media Players
Posted by admin in Audio Gadgets on September 2nd, 2010
Netgear is back again this time around with their NeoTV 350 HD and NeoTV 550 Ultimate HD Media Players which will form part of the flagship products in the NETGEAR AV Series. What makes these groundbreaking NeoTV HD Media Players special would be their ability to handle digital videos, photos, or music straight onto one’s HDTV, regardless of whether the media is stored locally, on the home network, or the Internet. The AV Series comprises of easy-to-use products to help consumers hook up their Internet-ready devices such as HDTVs, Blu-ray players, IPTV set-top boxes, media players and game consoles to the Internet and home network.
The NeoTV 350 HD and NeoTV 550 Ultimate HD Media Players will hit the US market later this fall, and both models are able to handle full HD video (that’s 1080p just in case you were wondering), Dolby Digital and DTS surround sound support as well. As for the NeoTV 550, it comes with an additional E-SATA port for faster transfer speeds, Blu-ray disc support through an external drive as well as advanced metadata tagging that allows one to browse through cover art. As for additional NeoTV features, they are a built-in memory card slot for instant photo slideshows on the TV, DLNA/UPnP connectivity for access to media servers, network share connectivity and an optional wireless connection with the AV Series NETGEAR Universal Wi-Fi Internet Adapter.
The NeoTV 350 HD Media Player retail for Euro 129.99 when it hits that part of the world this fall, while our friends Down Under will have to fork out AUD$189.99. What about the NeoTV 550, you ask? It will hit North America for $219.99, Europe for Euro 199.99 and Australia for AUD$299.99. Have you upgraded your home network to include Netgear’s devices yet, or are you still waiting to make a move?
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Magic Monkey Music Speakers
Posted by admin in Audio Gadgets on September 2nd, 2010
Want to get a pair of speakers that resemble your personality as the regular office joker who tends to make a monkey out of yourself? The £29.99 Magic Monkey Music Speakers could very well do the trick, considering this jovial looking chap will dance along with whatever tunes you decide to feed it, even if it is the Barney & Friends theme song. Of course, plugging in your device to the Magic Monkey Music Speakers is not a problem, since it is done through his lower back unobtrusively, letting out your tunes via his chunky headphone speakers. Regardless of the musical genre you decide on, he is more than willing to take up the case and groove to the beat without missing a step. Quieter and slower passages will quieten this primate down by quite a bit, resulting in very little movement. If you can’t have him tethered to a USB port and decide to make him portable, just make sure you have a trio of AA batteries on hand to provide enough juice – this monkey needs no bananas, that’s for sure. Concealed flaps in strategically located areas will let you find the relevant battery compartments and on-off switch.
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Is Apple getting serious with AppleTV?
Posted by admin in Audio Gadgets on September 1st, 2010
AppleTV is getting serious, and smaller. In today’s fall event, Apple CEO Steve Jobs showed the new AppleTV and stunned many with how small it’s really become. A little larger than his palm, the new AppleTV comes with HDMI out, WiFi, Ethernet and is about 75% smaller than it’s predecessor.
Sporting a new remote, the AppleTV is all about streaming movies and TV shows in HD. And users will be able to forgo purchasing content and renting it instead. Cost of first run movies will be $4.99, with the price dropping as the films get older. TV shows are now a third the cost they once were at .99 each and commercial free. Currently, only ABC and Fox have joined the party, but users can also stream Netflix, watch YouTube, and enjoy photos from Flickr.
There’s no syncing, no storage, but users can also stream slideshows movies they already have on their computers and music thanks to it’s Ethernet connection. And in another cool feature, users of the iPad can transfer a movie they’re enjoying directly to the AppleTV to watch in HD on a larger screen thanks to AirPlay (formerly Air Tunes).
And in a HUGE price cut, the AppleTV has gone from $229 to just $99. Available next month.
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Apple Releases new line of small and powerful iPods
Posted by admin in Audio Gadgets, iPod Gadgets on September 1st, 2010
Buttons are back on the new iPod Shuffle
Steve Jobs announced smaller and thinner iPods today at Apple’s Fall Music Event. With smaller, new designs for the iPod Shuffle, iPod Nano and a thinner, more powerful iPod Touch, Apple is poised to hit the entertainment market in music, movies and gaming like never before. And just in time for the Holidays.
Let’s start with the iPod shuffle. As if it couldn’t get smaller, it does. And the best part is, Apple has brought back buttons along with voiceover to make navigation of songs easier. The Shuffle is a tad larger than your thumb, has a clip, and has over 15 hours of battery life. In 5 colors (Blue, Pink, Green, Yellow, and Silver), the Shuffle will sell for $49 for 8GB.
46% Smaller and lighter, the new iPod Nano has multi-touch
The biggest change has come in the iPod Nano, which is now 46% smaller and is multi-touch. That means that Apple has dumped the control wheel and gone to complete touch navigation. It’s slightly larger than the Shuffle, which shows how small it really has become. Apple has dropped the video camera feature but has brought in a clip to make it easier to wear (which is great for athletes and runners) , has an FM Radio, Nike Pedometer, and 24 hours of battery life. Comes in seven colors (the same colors as the shuffle plus black and red) and starts at $149.
The new iPod Touch is as powerful as the iPad and even thinner.
Lastly, is the new iPod Touch, which has Apple’s blazing A4 processor and Apple’s pioneering HD Retina display with four times more pixels and an ultra sharp 326 ppi and 24-bit color. The iPod also sports the 3-axis gyro control and Apple also announced GAME CENTER, a social networking vehicle which will allow players to take on each other via WiFi in cyberspace playing a wide variety of games including a new game from Epic Games called Project Sword, and action packed RPG adventure with action happening in real time.
Additionally, the Touch will be able to take advantage of dual cameras and FaceTime with which it can communicate to iPhone 4 users and iPod Touch users over WiFi Video conferencing. And the latest iTunes has a great new social network called PING which enables fans to listen to new music from friends playlists, comment socially about it and download them on the spot. The iPod will also enjoy high dynamic range photography and HD video and be able to edit courtesy of the iMovie App.
The new iPod Touch goes on sale next week, just in time for Christmas for $229 / 8GB, $299/32GB and $399/64GB. With gaming, music, and HD movies, the new iPod Touch is going to be a hot item come Christmas.
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USB Rose Speaker with MP3 Player
Posted by admin in Audio Gadgets on August 31st, 2010
Most women at least appreciate the look of a nice rose, which I suppose could be the reason that cheap gadget makers keep throwing them into their designs. If you enjoy the plastic roses that have been tossed into past gadgets, then you might like this little rose. It doesn’t just light up and look pretty though, this rose will play your music out loud while adding a little mood lighting to your room.
This is a small speaker that can hook up to iPods, MP3 players and any other device that you want audio from like your cellphone or PC. In addition to that it also functions as an MP3 player itself by having a USB port and a SD/MMC card slot. It has a built-in Lithium Ion battery to keep it powered. Then the color lighting offers 7 different colors. You can purchase it for $22 through USB Brando.
Source: GeekAlerts
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Weatherproof Wireless Rock Speakers
Posted by admin in Audio Gadgets on August 31st, 2010
If you would prefer that your outdoor speaker looked like it actually belonged in the outdoors then here is one more speaker that resembles a big rock. Sure, it’s a rock with holes in it, but it does resemble a rock. This rock will play your music whether it’s sunny out or pouring down rain. Plus, since it is so rock-like, hopefully any thieves that made it into your backyard would overlook it.
The wireless speaker can be set up on your patio, in the garden or just sitting out on the grass. It can play music for up to 7 hours on a signal charge from up to 150 feet away. It has a rechargeable battery, but can also be plugged into the wall through the included AC adapter. You can hook the transmitter up to your regular stereo or your iPhone/iPod. If you want to hear the game a little better you can even hook it up to the TV. You can pick one up for $149.99 through Grace Digital Audio.
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