There are, without a doubt, a majority of iPod owners who just loath the idea of ripping every CD into their iPod. Well the iLoad from Wingspan makes life just a little easier. The iLoad is a standalone device which rips your CDs directly to the iPod, no need for a computer, no sample rates selections, no tag editing, just slide in the CD and let the iLoad do the work.
In just under 8 minutes (avg time) your CD will be stored, cataloged and ready to use with your iPod or iTunes software.
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The cool factor from Apple has out done itself again. The new iPod shuffle is like an aluminum matchbook with a side clip. The new iPod will store 1GB of audio…or about 240 songs. The anodized aluminum chassis for the Shuffle contributes less then half an ounce to the overall weight and wont scratch up like the previous, plastic model.
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Is Christmas really just around the corner? I went to Costco over the weekend and nativity scenes where available, house decorations and a blow-up Santa Claus for the front yard, today I found a handful of USB Christmas decorations for the office already available on-line. Here is a break down of the holiday usb powered gadgets you could probably live without:
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Press Release:GetUSB.info Summary: The USB Flash Drive Alliance is officially standing behind “smart” drives where 3rd party applications run directly from a USB flash drive or UFD. This endorsement along with the strong momentum of flash drives in general will surely cement the long term staying power of USB as a preferred bus technology.
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AOL said earlier this week they will open up their VoIP platform for 3rd party development. I guess Skype and it’s parent company eBay is making louder footsteps then AOL anticipated.
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Well, well, a card reader which is really a card recorder. SanDisk introduces their V-Mate which can record from a variety of video input signals directly to flash memory. From there, one can grab the flash memory stuff it into their PDA, cell phone or gaming console to view on the run. The biggest question we have is what kind of recording quality does this V-Mate bring to the table?
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Now here is a slick webcam with some great high definition from Microsoft. This guy wont cramp your SonyStyle with a thin, flat design and simple back clip. This is what you can expect from the LifeCam NX-6000: High definition 2.0 MP video at up to 1600×1190 pixels, a VERY nice 7.6 MP still photo camera, built in microphone for those lonely nights, erm, on-line business meetings, a wide angle lens with 71 degree viewing to ensures no one gets left out of the picture and
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Nyko brought us the Xbox customizable faceplate and they now bring a USB hub for the Xbox. The Multi-Reader 360 allows you to get the most out of your Xbox. This 3 port USB hub plugs directly into the Xbox 360 allowing
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We’ve seen USB in car stereos and now we see USB in audio receivers. Teac just announced their H255 – a USB friendly audio receiver. Now it’s easy to grab a flash stick, jam it in and record. The Teac offers a one button record feature to catch your favorite tunes and keep it on a flash drive.
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Camping out with your laptop always improves the experience, after all watching The Ring while hearing the howl of coyotes is just too good. Well if things get too scary, flip on this USB powered camping lamp. Sporting a flashlight beam, lantern glow, FM radio with antenna, and headphone jacks, this multi-function device can be powered from any open USB port — if your laptop is running out of juice,
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As with the iTank the iVault from Griffin Technology, maker of all things iPod, is into heavy metal. The iVault is an aluminum metal case for the iPod Shuffle. I like the iVault because of the color selection and keeps the slim, sexy look of the Shuffle, where as the iTank is more representative of it’s name with the boxy, thick and heavy look.
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The Miuro is a crazy gadget that takes mobile media to the next level. Looks like a cool hackable robotics platform but this iPod encased with shiny plastic will dance the night away, literally.
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There are, without a doubt, a majority of iPod owners who just loath the idea of ripping every CD into their iPod. Well the iLoad from Wingspan makes life just a little easier. The iLoad is a standalone device which rips your CDs directly to the iPod, no need for a computer, no sample rates selections, no tag editing, just slide in the CD and let the iLoad do the work.
In just under 8 minutes (avg time) your CD will be stored, cataloged and ready to use with your iPod or iTunes software.
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