Toshiba [Tokyo] hit the news wire with a 100GB 1.8 inch hard drive capacity. These super slim hard drives from Toshiba are used in higher-end iPods, so a betting man would say bigger iPods are on the way. CNET notes Apple as snatching up the most recent model
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Now here’s a Bang & Olufsen looking iPod speaker system from the gadget superstore, Sharper Image. The iBeam was released in late November for the Holiday gift giving season. For $170USD the iBeam is a four speaker unit in horizontal layout which includes an in-house iPod dock station, 12 pre-set radio tuner and SRS WOW speaker Technology.
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The Sony Playstation PS3 has created a great stir, starting from camp-outs to get the gear to some being arrested for cutting in line maybe next time Sony will figure to ship a couple more million units to statisfy the gamers, but heck when you’re Sony what’s another couple million of incremental revenue?
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GetUSB.info has reported on USB microphones before and here’s another for the list. Samson Audio claims the first dynamic USB mic, the Q1U – great for live events, radio but more importantly podcasting. The Q1U is capable of handling high SPL, and has onboard mic pre-amp, an analog-to-digital converter and USB port. For additional functionality you can use the SoftPre software to enhance the abilities of the Q1U – like input level meter, volume control, high-pass filter and phase switch. Mic runs about $50USD.
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Brando, the guys who slap USB technology onto anything that moves, just released USB Piggy Speaker and FM Radio. Perfect for a Holiday gift and this USB powered gadget also runs from 4 x AAA batteries. Touch Mrs. Piggy in just the right spot, err, the tail, and control her ON/OFF mood and how loud she squeals. For just $15USD
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Ifrogz is no iTank but it’ll definitely do for any child outfitted with an iPod. Perfect for all those rug-rats in the OC. The Tadpole is a rugged case which fits around an iPod. With wide grip handles, bright colors this is a great way to kid-proof an iPod. The case includes cut-outs for all the navigation
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Although this product was out in August the Samsung K5 MP3 player and speaker system is worth investigating. Using DNSe, Samsung’s proprietary Digital Natural Sound engine the K5 provides virtual surround sound in a hand-held device. The K5 has a back plane which slides up to allow the speakers to resonate. Although only two speakers Samsung claims an all natural sound with higher accuracy to tones and pitch.
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Griffin, maker of all things iPod, is getting ready for the Holiday season with their 20% off sale on accessory kits. If you have a friend or loved one with an iPod then now is the time to save some coin.
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She looks a little like a Coke can, but unfolds to be a mini speaker system for a multifunctional music experience. Taking advantage of the latest digital driver technology the mini speaker system has built in MP3 decoder capability. It also incorporates a SD/MMC slot and USB port for quick connection of flash memory devices with your favorite tunes.
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With curves like a classic Ford Mustang the Banshee surround sound iPod speaker system adds that touch of style that wont diminish the look of your sleek looking gadget from Apple. The Banshee is a one-and-only surround sound listening station fit into a single enclosure. With the Banshee secret sauce patented audio technology
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USB flash drives continue to pave the way on how people use solid state memory. First we had the simple replacement of the floppy via USB thumb drive, then our beloved U3 platform for portable applications, now we see bands releasing music on flash drives. I don’t think we’ll ever see that from Compact Flash or Sony and their Memory Stick.
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Typcially a professional grad microphone runs through some sort of preamp to get the full rich sound of a broadcast quality pickup. However, MXL Microphones, a division of Marshall Electronics, has a USB mic which delivers the same quality of sound as traditional studio designs without the preamp.
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