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BenQ MusiQ Dog Tag MP3 Player

lina — Sun, 03 Dec 2006 08:00:38 +0000

BenQ MusiQ is the limited edition MP3 player that comes in two different designs - Steel Wings for guys and Magic Bean for girls. The Dog Tag MP3 player is available in 512MB ($88) and 1GB model with built-in microSD card slot and metal earphone chain. You can order the player via a hotline beginning December 4th or online beginning December 15th. If you are the lucky one, BenQ will also be throwing in at random, limited edition gift sets which includes a metal bracelet and carrying case. This however is on a first-come-first-served basis.

Acrylic Snowman Speaker

lina — Sat, 02 Dec 2006 12:48:13 +0000

The Acrylic Snowman Speaker is a device that anyone can't resist for Christmas. The speaker system provides stereo to any music player (CD, radio, Mp3 player, anything with a standard headphone jack). It also changes 3 different colors according to the tempo of the music. Get the Snowman Speaker for $29.99 at Avon during this holiday season.

miJam iPod Guitar

lina — Sat, 02 Dec 2006 11:53:17 +0000

The miJam Guitar lets anyone play guitar the easy way and functions with any digital music device, such as an iPod and MP3 players, and can even work with stereo players and personal computers. The miJam Guitar allows you to play it as a stand alone guitar, with or without background rhythms or as an accompanying instrument with your favourite music and music device. The Guitar has tempo, pitch and volume controls so you will always be in tune. The unique strum bar makes picking notes, riffs and chords easy and you will quickly develop your own sound. [...]

DIY Solar iPod Charger

lina — Thu, 09 Nov 2006 04:34:38 +0000

YosemiteOutside, a backpacker blog has detailed step-by-step instruction on how to build a Solar iPod Charger.

I looked everywhere for a lightweight solar iPod charger. Nothing fancy, just something I could attach to the top of my backpack. I couldnâ€™t find one anywhere, I couldnâ€™t even find instructions on how to build one. So, I set about building one for myself. As this was all about getting very light materials, this set-up is very simple but the charger has no protection from branches, rain, or marmots.

Cashmere iPod Hoodie

lina — Wed, 01 Nov 2006 11:57:50 +0000

Anthropologie has cute little knit case for your iPod. The iPod hoodie is made of cashmere, with cotton trim and a plastic button. [...]

i-Stones iPod Docks

lina — Sat, 28 Oct 2006 08:37:18 +0000

Brand Incubator, a Japanese firm is selling a new style of iPod dock, the i-Stones. The dock is made of natural stones. There are two models of i-Stones - Wabi (for iPod mini) and Sabi. The i-Stones Wabi has lighter color compared to i-Stones Sabi. Both feature a USB 2.0 connection, battery charging and audio connection. The price of i-Stones is 300,000 Yen (about $2,650)!

iEgg MP3 Player

lina — Fri, 27 Oct 2006 08:04:16 +0000

iEgg is an MP3 player with built-in speaker (similar to Samsung K5) for you who are sick of using headset or earphone. You can also use it as a standalone speaker for your computer by plugging its 3.5mm headphone jack to computer. Still no word on pricing and availability.

Kalista $23K CD Transport

lina — Fri, 27 Oct 2006 04:55:17 +0000

Kalista CD Transport is a new CD player from Metronome Technologie. The unique and weird design probably has to do with the fact that it was drafted together by aerospace and french military manufacturers.

Stereo Squealer Piggy Speakers

lina — Fri, 20 Oct 2006 08:40:16 +0000

Are you thinking to add some unique stuffs on your desktop? The Stereo Squealer Piggy Speakers may be the right choice. They're pink and cute - suitable for girls and work with any iPod, MP3 player, PC and even laptop. The pink Piggy Speakers oink out at 1.6 watts per speaker. To adjust the volume, you simply twist their pink pig tails. [...]

M-Infotech IH19 Anti-Shake iPod Dock

lina — Fri, 20 Oct 2006 06:57:25 +0000

M-Infotech, a Japan-based company has unveiled the IH19 - the anti-shake iPod dock. You can strap in your iPod securely in the dock with the belt so your Video iPod's hard drive does not conk out when you go mountain biking. The IH19 iPod dock is also rain-proof - perfect for you with outdoor activities. You can change music track, control the volume, play and pause the music via the onboard controls, but you can't charge your iPod on the dock. [...]