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All the earphones I have reviewed fall into two design philosophies: dynamic speaker (looks very much like a tiny speaker) and armature (the same technology used in professional hearing aids). There are advantages and disadvantages to both but the word “unique” seldom comes to mind with either type. I had been reading about the ClarityOne […]
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When I think of iHome, I usually think of speaker systems and alarm clocks for mobile devices. With the new iHome iDM5, I’ll have to add typing to my list. You can use Bluetooth to connect the iDM5 to your phone, MP3 player, tablet, or computer and play music through the stereo speakers. It’s equipped
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The La Boite Concept+CC LAB’s LD120 Hi-Fi Soundsystem+Laptop Desk from the A+R Store is the first high-fidelity laptop desk. The desk has a leather-covered surface, and it’s available with red, black, or white legs with a piano-lacquered finish. It measures 30″ tall x 22.5″ wide x 20.5″ deep. It has a built-in DAC (digital-to-analog converter)
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Avid Studio for iPad Version: 1.0.1 Size: 30.5 MB I enjoy using iMovie on my iMac and Macbook Air to make short video clips for my reviews or just for the heck of it. I’ve tried the mobile version of iMovie on my iPad and iPhone but didn’t find it to be anywhere close to
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The Replay XD1080 is a video camera designed for extreme action. It features a water-resistant, hard anodized, rugged aluminum housing and a super easy 2 button control. One button toggles power and the other button toggles video recording. You can’t get much easier than that. Video is stored on the included 4GB micro SDHC card.
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I have been testing id America’s Spark Aluminum In-ear Headphones for a few weeks, and I have to say that this is the first time I have reviewed a product that’s the opposite of its name. When you hear “spark”, you might think of sharp, aggressive, electrical excitement. However, the Spark earphones are anything but that.
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As music storage becomes more computer-based, listening to music – whether it’s from a desktop or laptop model – requires compromises. One of those tradeoffs is sound quality. It’s a badly kept secret that computer sound cards are not that good. Heck, some of them are just awful. It doesn’t matter how much money you
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I have looked for a solution for a long time to connect my laptops to my various TVs. I have avoided buying converter boxes because I simply didn’t want the hassle of buying yet another device to go in my entertainment center and then have to fish the cables out when I wanted to move
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When I reviewed the South of Market Audio Dock from Audyssey, I was blown over by the sound, the bass, the size, the… well, just about everything. Everything, except the Bluetooth wireless. As I have said before, I am not a fan of Bluetooth. Maybe the new Bluetooth 4.0 will change my mind, but for
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The Ematic eSport Clip MP3 player has a lot of features in a tiny package. There’s 4GB of storage for up to 2300 songs, 20 hours of video, or thousands of pictures. There’s a 1.8″ OVGA screen on the front for viewing movies or your photos, and you can even read ebooks on it. The
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Just when I thought there’s no way that there could be another iCcessory, the people at iHome come up with the iDM11 Portable, Rechargeable, Bluetooth Speaker with Speakerphone. Now if you haven’t already bought several devices to play your iPod/iPad/iPhone through, you have the opportunity to do it wirelessly and in style. Of course, it doesn’t work just with Apple products. It
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This post brought to you by Kia Rio. All opinions are 100% mine. It’s almost summer – time to drive around with the windows down, enjoying the warm weather and blasting your tunes. Kia Rio and Spotify have joined to help you create a soundtrack for your travels with their “Best Songs with your Windows
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X-mini is well known for their range of small portable speakers, and their new Kai adds Bluetooth capability into the mix. With a 40mm driver and measuring in at 50.00mm X 62.0mm and 95.2g when closed, the speaker is small enough to hold in the palm of your hand. It’s easy to cart around, and you
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A year ago, I reviewed some headphones from a new company – Fanny Wang. They weren’t established yet but managed to get attention with their striking design. Their original On Ear (1000 Series) was similar enough to the Monster Beats to spark a lawsuit. Nobody (except the lawyers) won that suit, and Fanny Wang continues
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Let’s be real here, OK? iTunes has never been a great program where sound quality is concerned. Steve Jobs famously said that music was in Apple’s DNA. That may be, but I wouldn’t call Apple an audiophile company. Despite that, I use iTunes every day mainly because it’s just so darned easy, plus it does
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The iOS Sound Bar Docking System from Pyle is packed full of speakers in its 5.5″H x 10.5″D x 25.5″W body. The PSBM60I has a 5.25″ woofer, two 3″ full-range speakers, and two 1″ tweeters and delivers 300W of power. The dock on top can charge and play your iPad, iPod, or iPhone, and it
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As you run, workout, cycle, snowboard, or do other activities that make you sweat, chances are that you listen to music while you do it. So then you wear your headphones or earbuds to keep yourself entertained. But as the abundance of sweat drips steadily from your sweaty head, your headphones become distorted from the
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Does anyone remember the Apple Newton? It was arguably the first handheld mobile device and it was way ahead of its time. However, it had so many issues, it ultimately failed in the marketplace. Well, I remember the Newton. I owned four of them and I loved them all. Now, if you are wondering what
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As the title mentions, the Eco Terra Boombox from Grace Digital is a floating IPX7-rated waterproof smartphone speaker case which is fully submersible in water. It’s powered by 4 C-cell batteries or the included AC adapter, and the two 3″ front-firing speakers are waterproof. There’s an internal waterproof compartment for your phone/MP3 player that’s big
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Urban Outfitters is offering a portable speaker from Edifier that can travel with you. The Audio Candy (MP15) speakers have both a 3.5mm audio input and an SD card slot for your music, and there’s a lithium-ion battery inside that lets you play that music for up to 6 hours. The MP15 speakers charge via
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