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AOpen XC Encore OE700 Media Center PC announced

April 14th, 2009 at 6:38 pm » Comments (0)

Relying on the Smart Anti-Vibration System to keep things quiet, this PC features a vacuum fluorescent display and support for 7.1 audio. Specs include Intel Core 2 Duo processors, 4GB RAM and several outputs including DVI and HDMI. Other connections include two miniPCI slots, Ethernet and four USB ports.
An 8X DVD burner is included as [...]



32GB COWON S9 Now on Sale

April 14th, 2009 at 6:27 pm » Comments (0)

Available starting today, the 32GB COWON S9. Early birds will get an extra treat: a shield case and a TV out cable. The 32GB COWON S9 has been announced two weeks ago and the company wasn’t late in delivering its promise. You’d love the 3.3-inch AMOLED screen. For sheer viewing pleasure on a portable player, [...]



More details on the leaked LX195 MediaSmart Server

April 13th, 2009 at 6:40 pm » Comments (0)

Spanish language site Gizmologia.com has more pictures and details on the leaked LX195 MediaSmart Server. The LX190 designation may indicate that there are multiple SKU’s of this product since our blurry pictures indicated an LX195 model designation. Their screen shots show 4 USB ports, an ethernet port, and a DC power input for a power [...]



Panasonic Announces Their New iPOD Friendly D-Dock Stereo System

April 2nd, 2009 at 5:23 pm » Comments (0)

Until recently Panasonic D-Dock stereos and mini Hi-Fi systems were exclusively made for use with D-Snap, Panasonic’s DAP in Japan… But since the iPod is the number one Mp3 player in Japan (and most probably in other countries as well), Panasonic thought it was about time to do something… And here you are the shiny [...]



Marantz preps Reference series Universal Blu-ray desk, UD9004

March 21st, 2009 at 3:42 pm » Comments (0)

Marantz seems to be jumping on the universal Blu-ray bandwagon with plans for a UD9004 built upon their SA-7S1 SACD-CD reference design. The UD9004 will be BD Live-ready with Hyper Dynamic Amplifier Module (HDAM) technology, dual-SHARC HD audio processing, a 10-bit Silicon Optix Realta chipset, 36-bit color / 297MHz/14-bit Video DAC and has a SD [...]



SwitchEasy debuts ThumbTacks microphone for iPod

March 19th, 2009 at 5:51 pm » Comments (0)

SwitchEasy has introduced its new ThumbTacks Micro-Microphone for the iPod nano 4G, iPod touch 2G, and iPod classic (120GB). Designed to look like a slightly-oversized push pin, the ThumbTacks features an integrated microphone, and a 3.5mm jack that plugs directly into the iPod, allowing users to make audio recordings with the built-in application. Available now [...]



Sony Walkman X-Series to be available soon

March 19th, 2009 at 5:49 pm » Comments (0)

Those of you based in the UK who are looking to avail themselves of Sony’s up and coming, and much hyped OLED touchscreen X-Series Walkman - a device widely seen as Sony’s take on Apple’s iPod Touch and which will thus compete directly against said device - may be interested to know that you’ll not [...]



Samsung’s 16GB flash MP3 Player with 50 hrs battery life

March 14th, 2009 at 12:25 pm » Comments (0)

Spend more time listening to your favorite music and less time recharging your MP3 player. The Q2 includes a battery with an amazing 50 hours of audio time. It also has a sleek design perfect for showing off to your friends and a comfortable grip that makes it easy to carry while you’re out and [...]



Dexim previews Shu-Lip for iPod shuffle 3G

March 14th, 2009 at 12:03 pm » Comments (0)

Now you have the latest & most fashionable music player, the iPod shuffle. Surely you want your accessories to match. Want to charge and sync your shuffle anywhere without carrying a long cord in your pocket, bag, or purse?  Dexim Shu-Lip offers great connect solution for iPod shuffle! Perfect in size, and simple to use. [...]



Sony’s CMT-LX30iR, Another New iPod/iPhone/iTouch & USB Micro System

March 13th, 2009 at 12:07 pm » Comments (0)

Sony is preparing yet another micro system called the CMT-LX30iR with iPod/iTouch/iPhone and USB compatibility. This is primarily a entry level system, and is only at 5Wx2 output, but does have pretty decent features. A slot-loading CD player is found at the top of the device that has MP3 playback capability. USB playback and recording [...]