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Ceiling Fan Speakers

Tue, 13 Jan 2009 15:11:01 +0000

Having a ceiling fan that doubles as speakers doesnt sound like a great idea (no puns intended). Just keeping the ceiling fan on when the TV is on as well lets you know just how much disruption in sound and clarity the fan is responsible for. So one can only wonder how these fans are going to sound.

Sony presents the Touchscreen Walkman : NWZ-X1000

Tue, 13 Jan 2009 15:07:54 +0000

Sony, the company that started the craze of music on the move looks all set to take back its lost territory from Apple. The Walkman brand name which was passed over to the SonyEricsson cell phone hand, has been taken back by Sony with a vengeance. Now this is what can seriously offer some competition to Apple and the iPod.

Samsung P3 PMP

Tue, 13 Jan 2009 15:06:25 +0000

If Sony was serious about making a bang on the music scene with their superbly designed touchscreen Walkman, Samsung wasnt one to watch the tides turn against its favor. With their latest PMP which even has the coolest haptic technology, Samsung are just spoiling for the fight. As for the iPod, for Apples sakes, lets hope they began redesigning it long back. The iTunes propoganda wont last for long.

World's First Zirconia In-Ear Headphones : RP-HJE900

Tue, 13 Jan 2009 15:01:15 +0000

Few of us (including me) have ever heard of Zirconia. A quick look at Google reveals that Panasonics claims about this material having less resonance than plastic or aluminum are true. This basically means that unlike other headphones that use such material, using Zirconia results in a purer , clear sound.

Surround System for the Paupers

Sun, 11 Jan 2009 14:53:06 +0000

The good thing about technology is that its a great leveller. You may not have the dough to buy the latest sound system from Sony which promises to have Nicole Kidman whispering your ears as she rides across Australia , but that doesnt mean that you have to make do with that ancient stereo tech either.

Sony Muteki : Lets get the party Started!

Sun, 11 Jan 2009 14:53:01 +0000

If you have been in the market for the perfect home system to complement your Apple iPod, then your search definitely ends here. Coming from none other than industry leader Sony is the Muteki (pronounced moo-techy) a complete line of audio systems. The new systems offer an unbeatable combination of powerful sound and features that make them ideal for celebrations calling for a DJ, Karaoke and dancing with optional disco lighting.

i-Lit Pinky Color Changing Speakers

Wed, 07 Jan 2009 14:59:26 +0000

Taking their cue from the color loving chameleons in nature, these speakers keep evolving from one color to another. The concept sounds good, not unique, but good all the same, but what beats me is why they had to go and design the whole thing like a ladies handbag. Even worse it looks like the shape has been inspired by a females bust.

DRM (Music) gets death blow dealt by Apple

Wed, 07 Jan 2009 14:46:00 +0000

As the owner of the largest online music store, Apple has a lot of power when it comes to downloading music online. One of the most common grouses of customers irritated by the use of DRM by companies such as Microsoft and Apple was that not only did DRM restrict the owners after having paid the full price , they often had to pay again if they lost the device onto which the song had been downloaded.

Surround Sound Headphones : Psyko 5.1

Tue, 06 Jan 2009 12:57:49 +0000

Stereo effect headphones have been around for like forever, so getting surround sound headphones was something like an impossiblity coming true. After all, to have surround sound, those two ear muffs would surely be inadequate. That hasnt stopped Psyko from coming out with their 5.1 surround sound earmuffs.

CyFi Wireless Speakers for Sports Lovers

Mon, 05 Jan 2009 14:34:10 +0000

There have been countless speakers, wireless too but none have specifically targetted the sports segment. And thats exactly what the CyFi promises to do. The company claims that this is the first Pod compatible wireless speaker and it is suitable for outdoor activities such as hiking and biking.

Focal Spheres for the Apple iPod

Sat, 03 Jan 2009 15:36:45 +0000

Carrying around a pair of speakers isnt one that any music lover looks forward to. But its also not possible to always tune in using headphones ; there are times like when at work one would really like to keep the iPod / iPhone aside and let it keep playing. The focal speakers from Japan are easy to store and carry and promise an uncompromised quality when it comes to playing the music.

Upgrading your First-Gen iPod into the latest one

Sat, 03 Jan 2009 14:57:28 +0000

Older iPods - as old as the first generation ones now seem something straight out of a history book. Bulky and bulgy , these are definitely nothing even remotely similar to what Apples designers are bringing out these days. However for green geeks , throwing them away makes no sense at all. So they continue to occupy a small space in your universe, being of no use at all.

Old iPods made into Speakers for new ones

Sat, 03 Jan 2009 14:54:39 +0000

Older iPods have no resale value and their low storage capacities means that the real music lover will be forced to go in for a new iPod thanks to the vast differences in technology and storage that accompanies every new release. A DIY guru frustrated of being unable to do anything with these old iPods (he obviously hadnt heard about our story of refurbishing them into new ones) ; has managed to convert them into speakers.

Air Piano : The Piano Gloves

Fri, 02 Jan 2009 15:03:57 +0000

Not even Mozart with all his musical genius could simply wave his fingers in the air to produce music. But thats precisely what you will be able to do with the Piano Hands. It can be put in the same group as the T-qualiser T-shirt and the Drum T-shirt which allow the wearer to make music spontaneously or just react to background noise.

Cisco promises Music Machines

Fri, 02 Jan 2009 15:02:25 +0000

Thats right, the company that you so far only associated with making the innards of hardware is now promising to come up with some exciting products for the consumer electronics industry. Cisco - which certainly doesnt come to mind when one thinks of well designed must own gadgets like Apple ; is working on several gizmos including one which will let people watch Internet video on their televisions more easily.