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

Tunebug – Turns any flat surface including your head into a speaker

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The Vibe and Shake speakers from Tunebug are designed to turn any flat surface into a speaker. I’ve reviewed similar speakers here before and usually ended up disappointed (although the Kerchoonz K-box Gel speaker was great) in the sound quality. The Shake caught my eye because it includes mounts for bike, skateboard and ski helmets. […]

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iRecord Allows You to Record Audio/Video Content Directly to an iPod

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The iRecord automatically converts any incoming analog audio or video signal into mp3 (audio) or mpeg4 (video) and saves it directly to a connected iPod or to a USB flash drive or USB hard drive.  They claim that any input device that can be connected using the included RCA and S-video cables can be used with

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GlideTV Navigator Remote Review

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Controlling a PC, Mac or Playstation 3 that is connected to your television can sometimes be a huge hassle. Wireless keyboards are too large and bulky, while regular sized remote controls are too small and limited. The GlideTV Navigator Remote combines features from both and packages them into a hand friendly design. But let’s see

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Touch Screen Media Player for New Moms?

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The Gravida’s Nurse is marketed as a prenatal education device for expectant mothers to use to view educational material, but it’s really just a touch screen digital media player. It has a 4.5 x 3.35 inch color display with a resolution of 1600 x 1200, a touch screen, an all in one flash card slot,

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Tenqa HP-109 Bluetooth Headphones Review

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A neat idea for a Christmas gift for your technically challenged friend, family member or co-worker is an electronic introduction in making their lives a little less of a hassle.  The use of a Bluetooth-enabled MP3 player (or similar host like a cell phone) and a wireless headset could be a great start for them. 

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Control Your iPod with Your Voice

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Hammacher Schlemmer has a voice-activated remote control for many versions of the iPod.  The 1.5 X 1.5 X 0.5 inch device plugs into the dock connector of  the 1st and 2nd generation touch, 2-4 generation Nano, and many other iPods.  (Check Hammacher Schlemmer for a complete listing of compatible iPods.)  Clip the remote to your

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iLuv iHD171 HD Clock Radio with iPod Dock

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The iLuv iHD171 brings HD radio to the clock radio with iPod dock.  The  iLuv iHD171 works with the iPhone and iPods with the docking connector, and it has a 3.5 mm audio input for use with other sources.  In addition to allowing you to charge and play your iPod, this iLuv unit receives HD radio signals and displays the HD station, song

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audio-technica QuietPoint Active Noise Cancelling Headphones ATH-ANC7b Review

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My first experience with noise cancelling technology was many years ago when I got bumped up to first class on a Singapore Airlines flight.  They offered us the headsets for a 15 hour flight to the West coast US and it made me want to buy a set when I got back home.  Unfortunately at that time the options

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Tenqa SP-99 Bluetooth Speakers Review

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We carry more and more music with us every day- MP3 players, cell phones, laptops, and more. We are also carrying a dizzying array of ways to play this all back- earphones, headphones, mini-speakers, big speakers, travel speakers, radio docks, stereo docks and more. What does the Tenqa SP-99 Bluetooth Speaker add to this mix?

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Cinemin Swivel Multi-Media Projector by WowWee

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The Cinemin Swivel by WowWee is a small, multimedia projector.  It uses TI’s DLP technology to project a clear 60″ image from eight feet away, or it can fill the wall, floor-to-ceiling, in a typical room.  The Cinemin connects to a variety of “personal media players”, including the iPod, iPhone, Flip Video, PSP, digital cameras, portable DVD players,

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Go a little vintage, get a little broke – Little Horn Speakers

Don’t let these Victorian age style speakers fool you. The Little Horn Speakers may look like something from a hundred years ago, but they use cutting edge electronics to provide a three-dimensional audio experience. They are 3 feet tall and are available in many color combinations. The price will probably scare you away from trying

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Bring your old vinyl albums and cassette tapes into the 21st century with ion U RECORD

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If you are my age (erm… 29 and holding!!!), you probably have a bunch of old LPs and cassette tapes that hold music that means a lot to you.  Some of it may not even be available on iTunes or even on a cd.  If you’d like to have this music in mp3 format, check out

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