Audio Streaming
March 12, 2010
Freakin' Friday! Pioneer Receivers Multi-task
Pioneer's latest 5.1 AV receivers can multi-task to the max. The VSX-520-K and VSX-820-K have Bluetooth capability with optional adapter, are 3D ready with HDMI 1.4 and have a Dolby ProLogic IIz decoder. Both have the "Works with iPhone" capability that allows you to download from iTunes, share with a USB composite video cable and charges your phone at the same time.
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March 3, 2010
Take a Dip With Soundwave MP3 Player
For water sports lovers, Marinemart has created the Freestyle Audio Soundwave, a waterproof MP3 Player that can handle up to 10 feet of water. With 2GB memory, it is also shockproof, and has EQ presets, FM tuner, MP3/WMA/WMA DRM file support and a pair of waterproof earbuds. The player retails for $89.99.
Via ubergizmo
March 2, 2010
Raremono Radio Doubles As Shortwave
Thanko's Raremono Radio not only plays AM/FM stations, it picks up shortwave signals as well. Attachable by USB, it is compatible with Windows Vista and XP. Accompanying software lets you record audio and the device comes with a stand, antenna and USB cable at a price of $79.00.
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March 1, 2010
Abbee Music System Omits Ads, DJ Chatter
Myine Electronics has produced the Abbee commercial-free Music System that also gets rid of annoying DJ chat. There are two parts to the device, a base stereo speaker system with built-in FM tuner and Music Lock, a portable player that can record songs from the station and holds about 500 tunes. Of course, there is a plus and minus to the system. The good news is that you get rid of the ads and get your music without subscription while the bad news is that you might get parts of the intro of the song clipped.
Via Abbee Music System
February 25, 2010
StorE Saves 2TB Media Files
Toshiba's StorE TV will save up to 2TB of media files. It can stream audio, video and images from your PC to your HDTV, as well as via USB, an external DVD drive or SD card from your camera. The device will be available in Q4 with no price announced as yet.
Via Electric Pig
February 24, 2010
Ultimate Ears - Luxurious Listening
Ultimate Ears, a subsidiary of Logitech, is the definitive in luxury for professional and amateur rock stars. Their 18 Pro Custom Monitors have 6 individually tuned speakers, 4-way crossover, dow distortion and triple sound channels. With an optional ambient feature for more isolation, the buds can be special ordered for $1,350.
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Crestron Dock is Wall-Mounted
Crestron combines their CEN-IDOCV Interface with an iPod dock to create a 6 x 4" wall unit. The CEN-IDOCV-DSW gives A/V, USB and Ethernet connectivity throughout an entire house via remote. Available in black or white, the device uses an Apple Authentication chip for faster iTunes browsing and is compatible with 6th generation (and later) iPod classic, and late model iPod nano, iPhone and iPod touch. Contact Crestron for price and compatibility.
Via Crestron
February 19, 2010
Treat Your Pets to 360º Tunes
A farmer claimed that he piped music into his barn as it made his cows happier and they produced more milk. Pet Acoustics has devised My Pet Omnidirectional Speaker that has a 4" drive unit with cone reflector that emits music 360º, the way that they say animals hear it in nature. Recommended for dogs, cats and horses, the speaker will set you back $249.99, a price that would buy a whole lot of kibble. Although the company offers an app for testing the "specially designed" music, we suggest humming to your pets instead.
Via Pet Accoustics
February 15, 2010
Sony A/V Receiver Uses Bluetooth/WiFi
Sony has devised a new A/V system. Instead of using Ethernet, the 7.1 channel STR-DN1000 can utilize either Bluetooth or WiFi adapter and wireless speakers or optional transmitter card. Compatible with Blu-ray disc players, PlayStation 3 and other sources, it has 7 HD inputs, 4 of them with "Active Intelligence." Being able to bypass your PC for less $400.00 makes the receiver an even better deal.
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February 10, 2010
Versatile FireBall Music Player
The Escient FireBall Network Music Player uses your TV to play your digital music on a home theater system or in different rooms. Supporting PCM, MP3, FLAC, WMA, AAC files, it has built-in 10/100BaseT Ethernet networking; Wired IR, RS232 and an Ethernet port for external interfaces. The ZP-1 features a web interface for remote control and a PDA interface for control via smartphone.
Via Escient
February 9, 2010
Comcast Launches Xfinity
Comcast has decided to rename their broadband service Xfinity beginning next week, perhaps thinking that they need to update their image. Look for Xfinity TV, Xfinity Internet, and Xfinity Voice in 11 of their markets. Perhaps it is just part of the adjustment to Internet viewing as they launched Fancast Xnfinity OD for its subscribers in December. With such a high cost involved in branding, it might be a better move to simply lower their rates.
Via Comcast
February 4, 2010
Belkin TuneCast Seeks Stations With iPhone
Belkin's TuneCast Auto Live FM Transmitter hooks up with your iPhone OS 3.0 GPS module and finds the best FM station available. You can also switch stations on your phone's display with its ClearScan one-push locator. Also compatible with the iPod classic and nano, it features a high contrast backlit display and in car charging ability.
Via Belkin TuneCast
February 3, 2010
Pandigital Frame Comes With Email Addy
With the Photo Mail LED Digital Frame, up to 6,400 images can be kept and displayed with its 1GB memory. With touchscreen control, the device has a dedicated email addy, so images can be sent directly to the frame via AT&T. It also supports AVI and MP3 files. Pandigital's 8" frame comes packed with a capacity to hold 300 photos at a price of $149.00. Additional storage is available for an extra charge.
Via AT&T
Headsets to Appease the Cops
Now that Queen O has decided that texting or talking on cell phones while driving is a no-no, this might be a good time to invest in a headset.
Plantronics' flexible Boom Headset is compatible with any phone or device with a 2.5mm jack and includes a noise canceling microphone. Jabra has a Universal Earpiece with mini-boom mic and works with either ear.
Motorola's Headset is mono but lightweight and comes with shirt clip as does this Universal Earpiece that works with most cell phones.
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