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Audio, video or TV product related news, reviews and articles.

HoodieBuddie Keeps Your Earbuds Constantly at the Ready

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With the HoodieBuddie, you’ll never have to untangle your earbuds again.  These jackets use HB3 technology to embed audio functions with the garment.  They have a 3.5mm plug in one of the front pockets where you connect your MP3 player, iPod, iPhone, or other portable audio device.  Hidden cables connect the audio device to the earbuds,

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Edifier Offers Better Sound to Laptop Owners

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Laptop speakers aren’t typically known for sounding all that great. You could always add a pair of big boxy speakers that plugin to headphone jacks… If that doesn’t appeal to you, Edifier is offering a more elegant solution with their USB Soundbar Speaker. It features magnetically shielded drivers, efficient bass-reflex design, two 3-inch woofers and

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Sony Internet HDTV with Google TV

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Sony has introduced what they are calling the world’s first and only HDTV powered by Google TV.  The television connects to your home network wirelessly or with a wired connection; an 802.11n router is recommended for wireless connection.  You’ll also need a high-speed internet connection with at least 2.5Mbps bandwidth (10Mbps for HD content).  You

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Sony Introduces New Universal Children’s Remote Control

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Sony has just announced a remote control for kids. The RM-KZ1 is splash proof and features locked down battery and programming compartments. It allows parents to control channel availability by programming up to seven “favorites” buttons. It also has a “volume limiting” feature that does not allow volume to be changed +/- 3 steps within

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Bowers & Wilkins MM-1 Computer Speakers Review

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There are a lot of things to like about the new MM1 computer speakers from Bowers & Wilkins, the makers of the famous Zeppelin iPod dock/speaker. And while these don’t have the audacious design philosophy of the Zeppelin or even B&W’s legendary floor standing speakers, the MM1s stand-out on their own merits. They are clean,

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Yamaha MCR-040 Micro Component System

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The MCR-040 micro component system from Yamaha offers a lot of functionality in a small package.  There’s a CD player, clock with timers, FM radio, an iPod dock on top, and USB and mini jack inputs for other audio devices.  The speakers are 4″ with full-range cones without magnetic shielding.  There’s 15W per channel, and

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Arctic Sound S111 Portable Speakers for Laptops Review

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I’ve used laptops exclusively for the past few years, and their speakers aren’t the best for listening to music.  But what can you expect from speakers the size of almonds, right?  My current laptop has the best speakers I’ve had in a laptop, but even they are weak and tinny.  They are okay for announcing

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Spy Night Vision Digital Camcorder for Kids

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Julie tells me I’m crazy because I start Christmas shopping so early, and I’m a little panicked because I’m actually getting a late start this year.  I found this great gift idea for kids while I was looking for toys.  This little Spy Night Vision Digital Camcorder from Young Explorers has a 1.8″ preview screen, cables

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Rotaliana Diva Combines a iPod Dock, Speakers, and Lamp Into a Stylish Package

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You’ve probably seen something similar to this – a desk lamp with a charging dock for iPod/iPhone in the base.  Rotaliana, an Italian company that seems to specialize in lighting, has turned a simple product into art.  The Diva is made from polycarbonate and aluminum.  There’s an aluminum arm, hinged at the top, that opens

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Macally AmpTune Dual Dock Speakers and Charger for iPhone and iPod

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I’ve seen lots of speaker sets for iPhones and iPods, but I’ve never seen one like the Macally AmpTune.  This speaker and charger system has two docks, so you can connect your iPhone or iPod in horizontal or vertical orientation.  The AmpTune runs on batteries or AC power;  your Apple device will be charged when

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Wear your favorite color on your ears

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Urbanears wants to save the world from being subjected to drab headphones. They are taking a seasonal fashion approach to the headphone / earphone colors that they are offering. Their latest Fall/Winter collection includes seven new colors for their Plattan headphones: Grass (green), Aubergine (purple), Mocca (brown), Cerise (pink), and Pool (aqua). Two more colors:

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MUNITIO Bullet Headphones – Amunition for your Ears

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If you are bored with the look of your current pair of earbuds, how about a pair of titanium buds that look like bullets? MUNITIO has announced the availability of their SITi line of nine millimeter earphones. These earphones are individually machined from a solid piece of high density copper alloy, coated in Titanium and

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Scosche sneakPEEK II Cable Outputs iPad and iPhone Video to your TV

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The next time you want to show the video from your iPhone or iPad on a large screen, grab the Scosche sneakPEEK II cable. It features both component & composite cable connections. Sorry, no HDMI though. The cables have 24k gold plated tips for enhanced durability and superior audio quality. It also features an integrated

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Music from your Thighs – Logitech Launches the N550 Speaker LapDesk

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If your idea of a work area is a comfy couch in front of a TV with your feet propped up and a computer on your lap, then you might want to take a look at the new N550 Speaker LapDesk from Logitech. It has a padded base to keep your lap happy and built

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FLPR – Fast Learning Programmable Remote for iPhone and iPod touch

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The Gadgeteer has mentioned a few methods for turning your iPhone and iPod touch into a universal remote.  Here’s another from New Potato Technologies.  The FLPR, fast learning programmable remote system, turns your Apple device into a powerful universal remote.  You connect the FLPR infrared interface  to your Apple product, download the free app from the

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thinksound ts02+ 8mm High Def Headphones Review

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The first thought I had when I saw these was, “SkullCandy?” The thinksound ts02+mic headphones look very, very identical to the skullcandy pair that I have been  using. But are they really similar? “thinksound™ began with a simple goal; to create incredible sounding headphones with the smallest eco-footprint possible. Our headphones are made with real

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Weezy Wirelessly Streams your Tunes from your Mobile Device to your Stereo

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Do you have a lot of tunes on your mobile phone, iPod Touch, iPad, etc? Want to wirelessly stream those tunes to your stereo? Weezy will do it for you. It’s an interestingly shaped small device that plugs into the stereo input / aux-in jack of your stereo and receives streaming music from your device

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