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Audio, Video, TV Gear

You’ve seen a few reviews of vibration type speakers here on The Gadgeteer and the jury is still out as far as just how good they sound. I have another one for you to consider. It’s the Rock-it Portable Vibration Speaker from Pyramid Distribution. The idea is that you stick this device on any surface [...]

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If you have a lot of remote controls for your home theater or audio system, you may find it difficult to keep up with them.  The Remote Control Organizer from Sky Mall is designed to organize and help you find your remotes.   The silver plastic Organizer holds four remotes upright for easy selection.  You can [...]

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I have used video cameras for as long as I can remember.  My first video camera was one of those really hefty kind that you sat on your shoulder and it used regular VCR tapes.  Yeah, and I admitted it.  Since then I have used every imaginable type of video camera, from ultra expensive to [...]

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I checked for updates to the apps on my iPad today and saw that I had an update for Netflix.  The Netflix app for iPad that lets you access your Netflix account and watch streaming movies and TV shows has been updated to also work on iPhones and iPod touches.  The app requires iOS 3.1.3 [...]

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In a world with audio electronics from MP3 players to laptops to iPods to cellphones, a common denominator among them are headphones. Without a good pair of headphones, listening to these devices would just be dull. Able Planet’s Extreme Green Plaid (XNC230G)  is the green version of their foldable noise cancellation headphones. They also come [...]

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This little MP3 player from Target (online only) is based on Miffy, a little rabbit character created by the Dutch artist Dick Bruna.  The Latte Miffy MP3 Player stands about 2.5″ tall, has 2GB of memory, and a battery with up to 12 hours playback time.  You can play MP3 and WMA files that you [...]

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I reviewed the Orb Audio Mod2 Home Theater System 2 yrs ago and continue to be impressed by them. Now Orb is offering the same excellent sounding speakers in a small system for your computer or TV that does not require a large AV receiver. This new system includes 2 Orb Mod1 or Mod2 speakers and a tiny audiophile quality [...]

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Do you subscribe to the philosophy of one device to rule them all? Would you use your iPhone to control your home theater equipment? Zero1.tv is hoping that you think that way and will consider purchasing their soon to be released VooMote ONE. The VooMote ONE is a sled type dock that accommodates any generation [...]

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Like most people in the 21st century, I own a few types of mp3 players including a few from the iPod line, the iPad, a few from Sony, and the many other electronics that have the mp3 function built-in like cell phones.  I was looking for a cheap basic mp3 player.  The Green House Kana [...]

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I decided I need to get in shape. What does a Gadgeteer do when he wants to get into shape? He (or at least me) looks for a technological solution. Since I already own a 3rd generation Nano, I decided to give the Nike + iPod kit a spin. This left me with four needs. [...]

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To complement the yellow submarine tea infuser Julie told us about earlier this year, Uncommon Goods is offering a yellow submarine radio.  The submarine is covered in rubber to protect the radio components while it bobs along in your bathtub.  The Submarine Bath Radio is $30.00.

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Today Sony announced the new Walkman E-Series video MP3 player, which features up to 50 hours of audio playback (mp3 files at 128 kbps) and 10 hours of video playback (WMV at 384 kbps). This new player also features 2 of Sony’s own technologies: Clear Audio and SenseMe. Clear Audio is an audio technology that [...]

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The Finis SwiMP3.1G is a waterproof MP3 player that doesn’t use earbuds.  The two sections of the SwiMP3 attach to the straps of your goggles and rest against your cheek.  Sound is transmitted through your checkbones, so your music never sounds muffled.  There’s 1GB of storage and an 8-hour lithium-ion battery that charges through USB.  The Finis [...]

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Logitech has a made a pledge to bring HD video to anyone, anywhere, and has taken another step toward that goal by unveiling a full lineup of HD webcams and the recently announced Logitech Vid HD, the free and easy way to make an HD video call.  A few of the new features include HD [...]

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If you like to take EVERYTHING with you when you enjoy the great outdoors, the VuQube Portable Satellite Antenna from SkyMall will need to be on your packing list.  The antenna is completely contained in a water-resistant enclosure.  You simply orient the VuQube so it has a clear view to the southern sky, attach your TV receiver with the included [...]

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Is there any tech company not making a media player?  This will be the fourth product of this type that I’ve reviewed for The Gadgeteer.  The main differentiating property of the devices, besides the price, seems to be the number of file types and codecs supported.  The MPLAY-HD has all the types I need and [...]

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The Communicator Earphones have a thick cord that resists tangles and come with 3 earbud tips – in latex or “deep-fit soft foam” – so you can find your best fit.  They minimize ambient noise, and their 10mm drivers reproduce 20-20,000 Hz for full, rich sound.  There’s a built-in microphone so you can use it [...]

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Hello Kitty trinkets usually don’t catch my eye, but I can’t help but smile at this little 3″ Headphonies speaker from Mobi Technologies. This tiny speaker has a built-in hi-fi amplifier that allows it to output 2 watts of sound. Ok, it’s not going to rattle the windows, but what do you expect from a [...]

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It’s August here in Indiana, so that means 90+ degree weather, high humidity and heat advisories. Not exactly the type of weather for a hat. But hey, it won’t be long before the frost will be on the pumpkin here and elsewhere. Be ready with the Headphone Beanie from Convenient Gadgets and Gifts. It’s a [...]

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The elgato EyeTV Hybrid is a beautiful little USB 2.0 TV Tuner for Mac or Windows computers. It’s “hybrid” in that it will tune just about anything you’ve got: analog cable/tv, Digital/HDTV, and Clear QAM digital cable. It even has adapters so you can hook up a Composite or S-Video source (such as an analog [...]

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