Audio Streaming
August 25, 2010
Olympus Retro DP-10 DAR
The adjective to use when describing Olympus' DP-10 Digital Audio Recorder, in addition to retro, might be long-lasting. With 63 hours of battery life when recording in WMA, the company claims over 130 hrs. in LP mode. Due out this month, features include a 1.78" LCD screen, calendar search, noise cancellation and playback speed control.
Via Olympus
August 23, 2010
Vimeo Comes to Roku
Vimeo has finally arrived on Roku. Following the likes of Pandora, Netflix and Amazon VOD, you can now sort videos according to their picks, your uploads and selections saved for later viewing. Of course, nothing is perfect as the service lacks sharing, albums, and channels, but it's a start. Vimeo itself recently added HTML5 for iPhone and iPad support.
Via USA Today
August 19, 2010
Radio Bookmark Saves NPR Content
NPR fans, this is your lucky day. The Radio Bookmark will save individual shows for listening to later, sharing with others or simply identify tunes you hear on them. The portable device can travel with you, then when you return home, plug it into your PC and all your saved bookmarks will be listed. There is even a Public Radio App for your iPhone and iPad with play and pause control, and On Demand content. The RB is available for $39.95.
Via Radio Bookmark
August 18, 2010
Inkel Blu-Ray Player W/ Built-in Receiver
South Korea continues to manufacture new electronics, this time in the form of a Blu-ray player that also supports DVDs. Inkel's VR-654BD has a built-in 7.1 channel A/V receiver to make it easy to hook up with your home theater system. Also featured are USB 2.0 connectivity, DB Live 2.0, an FM tuner and DivX and XviD file compatibility. The player should arrive sometime this month in So. Korea at a price of ~$600.00.
Via Akihabara News
August 16, 2010
Sony Entry Level Walkman Unveiled
Sony will be releasing a new entry level Walkman next month, available in 4GB ($70) and 8GB ($80) models. The E350 can play your tunes for up to 50 hours or your videos for 10. Included Content Transfer software means you can drag, drop or sync with your iTunes library while Clear Audio technology provides clean sound without distortion. Add to that SenseMe that automatically categorizes and Bookmark to make playlists and this is one smart device.
Via Sony
August 11, 2010
Pioneer SX-A6MK2-K Receiver
Pioneer's latest Elite stereo Receiver is serious with AIR Studios Monitor Tuning, 60W Per Channel (FTC,) Dual Isolated Power and both bass and treble control. Look for the SX-A6MK2-K to arrive this month at a price of $700.00.
Via Pioneer
iLuv i1166 Media Center
iLuv packs almost everything into its latest media player. The i1166 has an 8.9" widescreen TFT LCD touchscreen display and remote for those with lazy bodies. It will play DVDs, tunes from your iPod and anything you happen to have on your SD memory card. Both AC and car adapter are included.
Via iLuv
August 9, 2010
Wireless Webcam Runs Vis USB
This talented but odd-colored webcam has wireless capability, digital audio/video compression and charges via USB. With a QVGA (320×240) resolution and a speed of 15 f/s, it has a built -in mic, Li-ion battery and runs for five hours after charging. The WW-001 cam has a range of 10 meters.
Via Shenzhen Suntech
Libretto eBook Does Audio/Video
Companies continue to compete for their share of the Kindle pie. Asbis' Prestigio Libretto has a 6" (800x600) display and can also play both audio and video. The 9mm thin PER3162B has a 2GB memory, 0.8 second boot time and runs on a 1400mAh battery. The eBook comes with a USB cord for charging and data transfe,r and stereo headphones for privacy at an odd price of $248.29.
Via Asbis
August 5, 2010
NFL Preseason Live Set Rate
If you do not have NFL Network, but still want football in HD, you can get NFL Preseason Live. The service consists of 50 live broadcasts, on demand and radio access, as well as various enhancements like "Big Play Markers." The cost for Preaseason Live is $40.00.
Via NFL Game Access
August 4, 2010
Tunewriter III Waxes Nostalgic
Combining nostalgia with state of the art electronics, the Tunewriter III plays AM/FM radio and can transform your vinyl or cassette music to CD. The turntable plays all three RPM record sizes and has an automatic tone arm. The Victoria GDI-TW3USB has 2 full-range speakers, built-in headphone jack and RCA outputs. Burn a whole album, convert to MP3 and add all to your PC or Mac audio library via USB. A Free Audacity Cross-Platform Sound Editor is included for the creative.
Via Tunewriter III
August 3, 2010
Grace Offers WiFi Tuner
Plug in the Grace WiFi Tuner to your stereo system and you get the advantage of not only listening to your personal tunes, but Internet stations and podcasts as well. Stream Pandora, SIRIUS or other online music services. The tuner has a high contrast, 4 line backlit LCD display, a fully functioning remote control with 10 presets and an iPhone app is available. Don't have a stereo? The device can double as a standard radio/alarm clock if you add your own speakers.
Via Grace
August 2, 2010
PURE Outs EVOKE-1S Radio
PURE's new EVOKE-1S will surely be a hit with Spinal Tap fans as it has a digital volume control that peaks at 11. Composed of vinyl and wood, it has brass controls, a speaker grill and OLED display. Other features include a 3" drive unit, 30 station pre-sets, input for iPod/MP3 player and alarm capability. Only on sale in the UK for now, the radio comes with a MSRP of £120 (~$188.00.)
Via PURE
July 28, 2010
Plextor BD-Rom Drive Offers Blu-ray Via USB
Hook Plextor's BD-ROM Drive up to your USB port and you get Blu-ray playability with no extra cables needed. The PX-B12OU can also burn DVDs and CDs and is barely larger than the discs it houses. The drive, available for $99.99, can turn Plextor's soon-to-be PlexMedia into a serious player.
Via Plextor
Newsletter
Subscribe - RSS
