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portable media
2,000 People All Silently Take Instructions From the Same MP3
The wonderful Improv Everywhere just posted the report from its 6th MP3 Experiment, where 2,000 people all got together and listened to the same instructional MP3. It looked like a crazy amount of fun. More »
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By Adam FrucciComment by Sir Gibler: is that michelle obama at 4:22!?!?! hahaha i honestly thought that! 14 Responses | Other threads
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pmps
Samsung YP-R1 PMP Plays Your Torrented Episodes of 30 Rock
We're loving Samsung's new line of PMPs, and as lifelong haters of forced video conversion, we're especially glad that Samsung's been throwing us torrent-using pirates a bone with great codec support and a 2.7-inch touchscreen in its new YP-R1 PMP. More »
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By Dan NosowitzComment by Joey Joe Joe Junior Shabadoo: I hate how I really want something like this, but I know if I do all the people at my... 8 Responses | Other threads
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diy
DIY PET Bottle Portable Speakers
It's no coffee cup speaker, but PET bottles do, in fact, make a pretty decent shell for a couple of small speakers. Plus, the standardized shape means they will fit in a lot of existing holders. More »
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By Sean FallonComment by Magic Beans? Sure, I'll Buy Some!!: I think this is a perfect way to throw $15 and a couple hours of your life down the proverbial... 2 Responses | Other threads
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question of the day
Do You Want Your Video Games As Downloads Or Discs?
With the news that Microsoft is offering full retail games on demand and Sony's PSP Go breaking away from the UMD, it seems that the disc's days are numbered. In your opinion, is that a good thing or a bad thing?
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By Sean FallonComment by Saboth: As long as you can download it again at a later date in case your drive crashes, it's a good... 11 Responses | Other threads
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portable media
Panasonic DMP-B15 Portable Blu-ray Player Shipping This Month For $800
First seen at CES, Panasonic has announced that their DMP-B15 portable Blu-ray player will be shipping this month for $800. More » -
headphones
Q-Sound Solar Bluetooth Headphones Are Pleasingly Future-y
I've got to give this Q-Sound headphone concept from Shepeleff Stephen top marks for its design. Not only does it look great, it is also innovative in its use of solar technology. More »
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By Sean FallonComment by Curves: This screams "Beat me up, I am a tree hugging hippy grunge fan". 7 Responses | Other threads
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question of the day
What Is the Most Ridiculous iPod/Zune Engraving You Can Think Of?
Just for fun, what is the most amusingly ridiculous iPod/Zune engraving you can think of? If the engraving is actually real that would be even better.
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By Sean FallonComment by wiedzmin: I had an engraving on my iPod that said "Apple sucks." 10 Responses | Other threads
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earbuds
Denon AH-NC600 Earbuds Cancel Noise, Right Down To Touched Cables
Denon has announced the AH-NC600—their first foray into noise canceling earbuds. They claim this new model can reduce ambient noise by 99% while delivering high quality sound. More »
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By Sean FallonComment by bosskev: Jesus! What's with the gazillion posts all at 2:30-ish? 3 Responses | Other threads
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portable media
MID Concept Gets An "A" For Awesome Design
To be honest, I'm not really into netbooks. I'm looking for an internet device that is more than just a really tiny laptop. This MID concept seems to be a step in the right direction. More »
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By Sean FallonComment by bosskev: Why is the keyboard undulating like a warped vinyl record? Is that intentional? Or is this a warning even in... 5 Responses | Other threads
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gaming
Gamepark's GP2X Wiz Handheld to Get Open Source Gaming App Store
It's taken longer than expected, but Gamepark is on the brink of launching their Linux-based GP2X Wiz handheld gaming system—and they are planning to follow up with an open source app store this summer. More »
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By Sean FallonComment by fendrak: Maybe it's my GameBoy upbringing, but isn't it missing a couple of buttons where that other d-pad is? Two... 3 Responses | Other threads
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question of the day
Speakers or Headphones (aka Are You Ashamed Of Your Music)?
Some people don't care how others perceive them—like my neighbor. He likes to blare jazz and crap 70's rock on the weekends. If that were me, I would be using headphones. More » -
netbook
A-View Netbook With Detachable Tablet Screen For $150
Details are scarce, but it appears that Taiwan-based Aware Electronics is planning to release a netbook with a detachable screen (similar to the Touch Book) for only $150. More » -
zune
Zune Originals Celebrates Spring With New Designs
A new collection of whimsical Spring-themed designs are now available from Zune Originals. As with other collections, you can personalize your player free of charge. More »
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By Sean FallonComment by EqualOpportunityCrasher: Wouldn't want those on the back of my Zune, but I can see how some people would. Gotta love... 8 Responses | Other threads
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ds
GBalpha's Ranger Brings GPS Navigation To The Nintendo DS
GBalpha has developed the first serious touchscreen GPS navigation system for the Nintendo DS. It features a U-Blox 5 chip, 32MB of extended memory and Google Earth integration. More »
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By Sean FallonComment by Vivara: Not DSi compatible? Come on, what idiots developed this? And it hasn't been released yet? So, it will be released... 5 Responses | Other threads
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question of the day
How Much Money Have You Spent On Digital Music?
The "mysterious" popularity decrease in $1.29 iTunes songs illustrates that there is a financial threshold when it comes to music. But I'll bet plenty of you have dropped serious cash on your collection over time. More »
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By Sean FallonComment by Professional_Iceberg_Hunter: Wait, money, on the internet? I think not good gentleman. I am all down for supporting my favourite bands and stuff,... 14 Responses | Other threads
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speakers
Aqua Sounder Floating Speakerball Makes For a Rough Game of Pool Dodgeball
It won't be long before summer is here, so prepare yourself for some poolside partying with the Aqua Sounders wireless speaker and mood lighting ball. More »
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By Sean FallonComment by KeepingTheForeName_GitEmSteveDave: AHHHHH. Sorry, after losing my front teeth to a plastic pool egg, things in pools make me skittery. 6 Responses | Other threads
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ipod
President Obama Gives Queen Elizabeth An iPod, Queen One-Ups Him
Hey, I managed to get an entire title out in relatively coherent English! Guess I had better hurry and get the details out before things get flummoxed again.
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By Sean FallonComment by Jhwk: Yeah, because the Queen needs an ipod. Nice move douche. She can have artisans and court jesters play for her... 7 Responses | Other threads
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ipod
Songbird iPod Add-On Randomly Deleting Music, Uninstall Now
Once dubbed as an iTunes-killer, Songbird has been plagued with bug issues—the most recent involving a nasty bit of business with its iPod add-on. Apparently it deletes music without user permission.
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By Sean FallonComment by Matingmonkey is a proud eMac owner: no wonder i couldnt find my ABBA songs...erm... i mean Guns 'n Roses 2 Responses | Other threads
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ipod
Spalding's "iHoop" iPod-Compatible Basketball Hoop
Spalding has finally jumped on the iPod bandwagon (right down to the ubiquitous "i" moniker) with their new iHoop basketball system. More »
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By Sean FallonComment by glenno86: Am I the only one that thought this was a iPod/iPhone game where you flick to shoot hoops? 5 Responses | Other threads
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question of the day
Do You Use Apple Earbuds?
The release of the new shuffle with the controls set on the headphones has sparked a debate about Apple earbuds vs third party products.
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By Sean FallonComment by OMG! Ponies!: Rarely if ever. They lack the tensile strength necessary to garrote someone. More often than not, I either come prepared... 11 Responses | Other threads
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review
Lightning Review: Duracell Powerpack 450 Talking Portable Power Unit
The Gadget: Duracell's Powerpack 450 is a portable power source for AC, DC and USB-powered electronics. It also features a vehicle jump starter, air compressor, flashlight and a voice feature.
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By Sean FallonComment by Je_suis_un_revolutionnaire: Shouldn't jalopnik be doing this review? 7 Responses | Other threads
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mp3
Retro Cassette MP3 Player Runs on Finger Power
Remember how annoying winding up a cassette with your finger used to be? I thought we were past all of that nonsense, but the designers behind the NVDRS MP3 cassette tape have other plans. More »
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By Sean FallonComment by HollywoodBob: You know that'd be 80% awesome if it worked in a cassette deck. 7 Responses | Other threads
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mp3
Calvin Klein MP3 Speaker Bottle: The Scent of a Gimmick
As part of their "We are One" campaign beginning next month, Calvin Klein will be offering bottles of CK One & CK Be with a removable MP3 speaker in the base. More »
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By Sean FallonComment by William_III_Earl_of_Dastardshire: Would be cool if it plays "smells like teen spirit". 2 Responses | Other threads
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netbooks
Bandai Neon Green Netbook Powerful Enough For Adults, Made For Toddlers
With toddlers being more tech savvy than many adults these days, it only makes sense that manufacturers use netbooks to target this demographic. Case in point, Bandai's Gachapin and Mukku-themed lineup. More »
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By Sean FallonComment by Curves: For that kind of cash, buy your techy toddler a regular notebook and put a colorful skin on it (if... 9 Responses | Other threads
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cellphones
Sony Ericsson's Premier 3 Walkman Phone Rips Directly From CDs via 3.5mm Jack
If you can get past the hot pink, Sony Ericsson's Premier 3 Walkman phone has a really cool look. Plus it has some interesting features—including the ability to rip music directly from a CD. -
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Haier America Rolls Out With New Rhapsody Ibiza MP3 Players
In what may seem like a late start to the iPod race, Haier America is updating their Rhapsody Ibiza line with 2 new MP3 players: the Mini and the Touch. Sound familiar? More »
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By Andi WangComment by fatASCurtis: Yeah, I have heard the words "touch" and "mini" before. 3 Responses | Other threads
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bad ideas
How SanDisk's slotRadio Turned a Good Idea Into a Horrible Product
SanDisk's slotRadio plays super cheap 1,000 song packs on microSD cards, something that should be awesome. But a series of disastrous design choices have turned it into one of the worst products I've ever seen. More » -
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S1 Audio's NxSet "Neckphones" For a Bizarre Audio Experience
Remember those gimmicky neck cooling fans that came out years ago? Well, the NxSet from S1 Audio is kind of like that, only these are intended to replace your earbuds. More »
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By Sean FallonComment by VeeKaChu: I remember the gimmicky neck cooling fans, but more closely related was a late-70's device called the "Bone Fone", which... 6 Responses | Other threads
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ces 2009
The iXA-W404 is Alpine's First Touchscreen iPhone Compatible Car Receiver
Alpine is rolling out their new lineup of receivers, with the iXA-W404 leading the charge. It features a 4.3-inch QVGA touchscreen monitor that more or less mimics coverflow. More »
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By Sean FallonComment by SwapMeet: Is there an option where I didn't have to use the clunky interface on the head unit? I've seen... 5 Responses | Other threads
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ces 2009
Eye-Fi SD Cards Offering Direct to YouTube Uploading
If you are unfamiliar, Eye-Fi SD cards can add Wi-Fi to any camera (and they work pretty well to boot). Now the company is announcing automatic uploading direct to YouTube. More » -
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New SDXC Memory Card Spec Supports 2TB Capacities
The SD Association has announced a new card spec dubbed SDXC (eXtended Capacity) that can support memory capacities up to 2TB with read/write speeds to 104MB per second. More » -
mysteries
Creative's Zii is Actually a Processor, Still No Idea What "Stemcell Computing" Is
The mystery surrounding Creative's Zii "stemcell computing" technology is at least partially solved. Apparently, this MP3 player revolution they are proposing will come in the form of a processor that will debut at CES. More »
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By Sean FallonComment by Andrew Zautcke: What they mean with stem cell computing is that its a processor that can be used in many different applications... 4 Responses | Other threads
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portable media
Nextar's 2GB "Ribbit" MP3 Player Retailing For $25
Nextar is bringing the big guns to CES this year with their upcoming frog-shaped "Ribbit" MP3 player. Besides the unique design, it features 2GB of storage space and an OLED screen for only $25. More »
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By Sean FallonComment by LindsayJoy's MBP is into S+M: I think its just my mind in the gutter but the first thing I thought of was a "facial" with... 4 Responses | Other threads
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speakers
The Tuned Bear iPod Speaker is Romantic in a Nerdy Sort of Way
It may seem a little strange, but gifting teddy bears to adults is still a time honored tradition. If cute and cuddly isn't your style, a somewhat less emasculating option can be found with this Tuned Bear iPod speaker. The bear can be turned on and off by pressing on his ear and the volume can be adjusted by squeezing the appropriate paw. It's far more functional than your average bear but, alas, it is only available in Japan at the moment. On the other hand, mini vinyl Headphonies might even be a better option—and those are slated to be released at the end of the month. [Rakuten via Technabob]
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By Sean FallonComment by Anonymoose: not that i was looking, but that bear has quite a protuberance in his nether regions. what happens when you... 2 Responses | Other threads
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duracell
The Duracell Powerpack 450 Talks You Through a Jump Start
Because I rarely drive these days, I still roll around in a car I bought 8 years ago. It runs fine, but sooner or later it is going to quit on me. I'll tell you what though, in my situation, the new addition to Duracell's Powerpack linuep looks like peace of mind in a lunch pail-sized box. In addition to jump starting your car, it can power up AC, DC and USB-powered electronics (340 W continuous / 450 W peak). It even has a voice feature that informs you on the estimated runtime for devices that you plug in as well as instructions on how to use its vehicle jump starter and air compressor (150 psi). All-in-all, the 450 looks one seriously useful device for your $150. More »
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By Sean FallonComment by joandrade: What's the big deal in having an 8 year old car? My car is 20 years old and it never crapped... 4 Responses | Other threads
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portable media
Almost A Dealzmodo: Iriver Drops Prices on New MP3 Players
Always classy, always feature-packed, and usually too expensive PMP manufacturer Iriver is dropping prices on their current lineup starting today. We already covered the Spinn's $50 price drop, to $190 and $230 for 4GB and 8GB capacities, and the more entry-level E100 and Lplayer drop $40, down to $70 and $100 for those same capacities. I love Iriver and it's great to see the prices coming out of the stratosphere, but Iriver's gotta bump up those capacities to be a competitor here in the bigger-is-better States. Now, a 16GB Spinn for $230? That'd be a Dealzmodo. [CNET] -
portable power
Portable USB Power Supply Doubles as a Flashlight
Unlike so many other portable backup power supplies, this version from USB Geek can do more than just one boring trick. When it's not charging your portable gadgets, the power supply doubles a handy little flashlight. In other words, it's convergence that actually makes some sense. Plus, it comes with every charging adapter you could possibly need for a fairly reasonable $32. More »
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By Sean FallonComment by Jrsy Devil's Food Cake®: But if I'm using it as a flashlight doesn't that drain the power and defeat the purpose of having this... 1 Responses | Other threads
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portable media
Headphonies: 3-Inch Vinyl Figures Make Unique Portable Speakers
Portable speakers for the iPod are a dime a dozen, but these limited edition "Headphonies" are a little more eye-catching than other generic models. The set includes 5 figures created by several artists (including Frank Kozik), and 2 blank versions that you can decorate yourself. Naturally, you don't expect to get a booming sound with speakers this small, but those who have heard it claim that the sound is "surprisingly good." Each viny toy speaker will sold in 500 to 1000 limited quantities starting on November 30th. Fortunately, Headphonies are fairly inexpensive collector's items at only $30 apiece. [Headphonies via SpankyStokes via Ubergizmo]
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By Sean FallonComment by formerglory: Oh man, I want one! This is giving me an excuse to buy a new PMP. 1 Responses | Other threads
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hdpc
Miu's Does-Everything HDPC Gets Stylish Makeover, Atom Processor
Someone with a better sense of product design has been in Miu's offices: the new version of its dual-screened Hybrid Dual Portable Computer actually looks pretty slick (the old one looked like a bucket of bolts, if you remember). It's still packing navigation/computing power/cellphone/media player/kitchen-sink functionality inside, only this time it's got an Atom processor powering it all, alongside an ARM processor for handling basic small-screen tasks, which should add oomph. No news on pricing or availability, but the earlier version was around $500. [Pocketables via Engadget]
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By Kit EatonComment by Kaiser-Machead: I wonder how well something like this could be typed on. These recessed keypads don't look friendly to people with... 2 Responses | Other threads
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4gb nano
Apple Confirms 4GB Nano
Following the appearance of mysterious images this morning, Apple has apparently confirmed the existence of a new 4GB nano. Speaking with an Apple spokeswoman, Reg Hardware discovered that the company made a “limited number of 4GB iPod nanos for some international markets." Just how many were shipped out and to what countries specifically remains a mystery. Whether this is some sort of test market for a wider launch is also unknown at this time. More »
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By Sean FallonComment by daftrok: They need to rethink their price points on their iPods. I've done some thinking and I believe this is a... 7 Responses | Other threads
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