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SpeckTone Retro Stereo Speaker System for iPod
The SpeckTone Retro is one of the few iPod accessories that has caught our eyes recently. The fifties look of the all-wood speaker cabinet is finished with a high-gloss lacquered piano finish, and is a surprisingly nice complement to the modern look of iPods.
Apple Intros New Mac minis; More Expensive, More Powerful
Apple today unveiled two new Mac mini computers with the Intel Core Duo processor. The new models are more powerful, and at $599 and $799, more expensive than ever.
Gemini Announces iTrax iPod DJ Mixer
The iTrax joins the Numark iDJ, to allow users to mix the output of two iPods, with basic dj functionality.
NAMM Update: Numark Announces HDX HD/CD/MP3 player
Numark announced the HDX, a tabletop HD/CD/MP3 player with an high torque, motorized 12-inch platter.
iTunes Hits Two Billion Sold Milestone
Apple today announced that more than two billion songs, 50 million television episodes and over 1.3 million feature-length films have been purchased and downloaded from the iTunes Store.
Apple Intros 8GB iPod nano Red
Apple today announced a new 8GB model of the iPod nano (PRODUCT) RED Special Edition. The new 8GB iPod nano (PRODUCT) RED Special Edition holds up to 2,000 songs and is available for $249, joining the 4GB model priced at $199.
AP Sources: MySpace in talks to buy imeem
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AP - Online social hub MySpace is in talks to acquire struggling free music streaming site imeem, two people familiar with the matter said Tuesday.
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Are You Missing Album Art in Your Music Library? Whatever software media player you use for organizing and playing your digital music, you may have already been annoyed at seeing incorrect album art assigned to your music collection -- or even worse, no album art at all! This annoying problem can happen for a number of reasons but thankfully can be easily fixed using your software media player's built-in tools. If you have a large amount of album art to fix then you may find that using a dedicated software program is a much easier and faster solution for filling in this missing information. Media Monkey is a good example of a third party software program that can automatically fix album art as well as being a good music manager. If you use Microsoft Windows Media Player and are having album art problems then our guide on How to Download Missing album Covers Using Windows Media Player 11 will hopefully prove an invaluable aid in fixing your issues. Related Articles:
Are You Missing Album Art in Your Music Library? originally appeared on About.com Digital Music on Wednesday, November 18th, 2009 at 09:35:12.
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Are eBook Readers a Fad or Here to Stay? Plenty of skeptical eyebrows were raised when some researchers and analysts predicted an explosive holiday season for eBook readers earlier this year. Then Amazon stock reached an all-time high thanks to "best-ever" Kindle sales in November. Meanwhile, Barnes & Noble is "scrambling" to fill out orders for its recently released — or soon-to-be released, depending on your point of view — Nook eReader, which the company can't make enough of to meet current demand. Sony is also citing stronger than expected demand for shipping delays involving its own new device, the Wi-Fi enabled Reader Daily Edition. The whole eDrama is certainly fueling plenty of healthy debate. Despite the successes enjoyed by eBooks this holiday season, some folks are still opting for the Grinch position, including comparing the whole eReader holiday hullabaloo to fruitcake. Others, meanwhile, aren't ready to label the whole eBook boom as a passing fad. So do you think eBooks are here to stay or are they this decade's more literate version of the mullet? Regardless, there's no doubt that this Christmas will be quite merry for eBook makers. Photo © Amazon For tips on buying an eBook reader, check out our eBook buying tips. Need to know which eBook reads what? Here's our eBook File Compatibility Chart. Are eBook Readers a Fad or Here to Stay? originally appeared on About.com Portable Entertainment on Wednesday, December 2nd, 2009 at 00:20:19.
Name That Portable DVD Player In looking at portable DVD players as About.com's portables guide, one of the things I've learned is that companies who make the devices apparently hate names. And when I say names, I mean just basic names. Forget simple names like Wii or Walkman. Instead, all you get is a mish-mash of letters and numbers that is just about as easy to remember as the name of that bad guy in the Superfriends cartoons who you have to trick to say his name backwards. Now, I'd tell you what the dude's name is. But I honestly can't remember it — just like the name of many of these portable DVD players out in the market today. I don't know about you but I'm guessing there's probably a reason why Apple didn't name its iPod the JXCSF1000945@. Kindle, BlackBerry Bold, PlayStation — those are all easy-to-remember names that help establish mindshare within the market. But (insert generic letters and numbers here)? Hold on while I get a pen and paper. Which brings us to my latest portable DVD review: Toshiba's SDP93S. Like the Sony DVP-FX930 I reviewed before it, the SDP93S is an excellent player. I just hope you can remember what either those two are called when you try looking for them at your favorite retailer. On that note, please feel free to check out the Toshiba SDP93S review. Photo by Jason Hidalgo Name That Portable DVD Player originally appeared on About.com Portable Entertainment on Sunday, November 22nd, 2009 at 14:23:03.
Sony Reader Daily Edition Available for Pre-order Sony was basking in the limelight just a few months ago after it fielded three new entries in the eBook Reader wars. But in a "What have you done for me lately world," August and September suddenly seem so long ago, especially after the announcement of Barnes & Noble's hot new "nook" eReader. So in case you missed it, Sony recently started taking pre-orders at its online store for the top banana of its new eBook trio, the Reader Daily Edition. Compared to its two other siblings, this device's claim to fame is its wireless capability. Well, that and its pinky-raising price tag of $399. You can take a sneak peek at the Reader Daily's capabilities in our Sony Reader preview. I also should have a review up of the Pocket and Touch editions soon. In the meantime, you can pre-order the Daily version at sonystyle.com. Photo © Sony Sony Reader Daily Edition Available for Pre-order originally appeared on About.com Portable Entertainment on Wednesday, November 25th, 2009 at 01:05:54.
This One's for the Children It isn't quite "We Are the World." But I finally managed to do my part — for the children — and get my kids' electronics guide up. I actually plan to add more devices as I review worthy gadgets that make the cut. So think of this list as a living, breathing organism that will continue to evolve over time. In the meantime, please check out the guide as I've spent many a late night testing, writing, and testing again to get the guide up before Thanksgiving. (Cue violin music here.) If not for me, then at least do it — for the children. GIFT GUIDE: Cool Electronics For Kids Photo by Jason Hidalgo This One's for the Children originally appeared on About.com Portable Entertainment on Saturday, November 21st, 2009 at 19:25:40.
Free Music Downloads This Week This week we bring you another selection of free tracks for your listening pleasure. As always, the free MP3 music is full-length and will hopefully give you a good idea about the sound that the artist/band produces before you purchase their music. This blog is also about trying to bring you new music that you might not have otherwise discovered; listening to the following free music will hopefully broaden your musical tastes and introduce you to some new undiscovered genres. The free music downloads this week are:
- Apple Jelly (4:17)
- Salvation (3:23)
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- Top 5 streaming music sites
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Free Music Downloads This Week originally appeared on About.com Digital Music on Friday, November 20th, 2009 at 09:00:53.
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This Clock Tells You the Time, Literally Life can be lonely on the road. Fortunately, Moshi's Voice Control Travel Alarm Clock can help make your travels less lonely and also more punctual. For starters, you can actually talk to this clock and it will talk right back. Granted, you won't get the most intellectually stimulating conversation. Then again, I've had my share of life-sucking, droll conversations with real people, too. The biggest difference, of course, is that you don't have to worry about hurting this clock's feelings. Anywho, you can go ahead and check my Moshi Voice Control Travel Alarm Clock review. All I can say is, it's about time. This Clock Tells You the Time, Literally originally appeared on About.com Portable Entertainment on Monday, November 30th, 2009 at 01:57:18.
Thinking of Buying an MP3 Player This Holiday Season? With Thanksgiving nearly upon us and Black Friday just around the corner, you may already be thinking about purchasing electronic gadgets this holiday season. For more information on budget MP3 players, be sure to read our guide on Top Portables for Less Than $100. Image © Camila Schnaibel. Related Articles:
However, if you have suffered financially this year (due to the world recession for example), and money is tight, then you may think that purchasing any electronic gadget is way off base -- not so! For instance, if you're looking to purchase an MP3 player, then you may be pleasantly surprised to know that you can pick up a budget player for as little as $20. In fact our Budget MP3 Players guide lists a series of top portables (iPod and MP3 player alternatives) that retail for well under $100 -- in our guide you'll also find in-depth reviews to read before taking the financial plunge. Whether you're thinking about purchasing an MP3 player for a friend, family member, or even yourself, there's a whole range of 'cheap and cheerful' portable players on the market these days to fit practically any budget.
Thinking of Buying an MP3 Player This Holiday Season? originally appeared on About.com Digital Music on Wednesday, November 25th, 2009 at 09:00:25.
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