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New iPod shuffle with VoiceOver Feature

Wed, 11 Mar 2009 14:58:23 +0000

Apple recently unveiled the new iPod shuffle, which is dubbed as “the first music player that talks to you” featuring a VoiceOver interface that announces artists, songs and playlists on demand. The new iPod shuffle with VoiceOver feature has a storage capacity of up to 4GB and with its new VoiceOver user interface; it is programmed to speak 14 languages: including English, Czech, Dutch, French, German, Greek, Italian, Japanese, Mandarin Chinese, Polish, Portuguese, Spanish, Swedish, and Turkish. It is probably the coolest and hippest mini portable mp3 player available today, with 1.8″ height, 0.7″ width and 0.3″ thin.
Some cool features of the new iPod shuffle include the ability of synchronizing multiple playlists from iTunes, storing 1,000 songs encoded at 128 Kbps and one definitely great feature that the iPod can offer is providing users with information about battery life. And what’s new about this portable mp3 player is that they’ve transferred all of the control buttons in the right earbud cord, which allows you play, pause, adjust volume, and switch playlists without touching the shuffle. The latest iPod Shuffle will be retailed at $79, and is available in silver and black colors.

H2o Audio Amphibx – Waterproofing Accessory

Wed, 13 Aug 2008 00:04:30 +0000

H20 Audio, the developer of waterproofing devices for your portable electronic gadgets, came up with a very cool geek accessory to protect your iPhones, iPods, and other audio devices. The Amphibx from H2O is an armband designed to protect your favorite portable device from getting wet when you are in the outdoors.

This featured iPhone accessory features a latch style locking enclosure which provides 100% waterproofing for your iPhones or iPods up to 12 feet underwater and has the ability to float above water. It also includes a sealed connector compatible with standard 3.5mm headphone plugs and a touch screen-friendly window which allows you to operate your gadgets even when underwater.

For iPhone 3G users here in the Philippines, you can now purchase your very own armband at H2O Audio; prices for the Amphibx device are set around $70 for a medium armband and $80 for large sizes.

iMuffs Wireless iPod Headphones

Mon, 28 Jul 2008 01:02:49 +0000

Are you addicted to iPod accessories? Well there’s a new product in town that could help you “cut the cord” literally. I mean listening to music in your favorite iPod device will never be the same again. It’s a featured product for all iPod users, which makes their iPod experience cordless. The iMuffs wireless headphone from Wi-Gear is definitely one cool wireless device to bring with. It works by plugging the Bluetooth transmitter into the iPod, and runs without any complex Bluetooth pairing.
The play, skip track, and volume controls of the iMuffs are conveniently located at the ear portion, and are very easy to get used to. It also comes with a charger that plugs into the wall, and connects to the iMuffs via mini-USB. What’s cool about this wireless headphone is that it has the capability of making noise free phone calls; pausing the iPod and allowing you to talk through the integrated microphone with its echo and noise cancellation software. What’s more geekier than that? For more details about this cool wireless headset, just visit Wi-Gear. This item is available for a special markdown price of $129.99, and comes in either black or white color.

PowerDock 2 for iPod and iPhone

Wed, 04 Jun 2008 23:55:06 +0000

This trendy gadget is definitely made for Apple lovers. Griffin came up with a new PowerDock 2, a multiple charging base for your iPod and iPhone. So if you have a lot of Apple devices at home, this will probably solve your problem. You will no longer be arguing with your siblings at home as to who gets to charge first.

This latest gadget features two and four Apple Universal Docks built into a single charging base made with brushed aluminum with a rubber base. It also includes 8 Universal Dock insert adapters to ensure that no iPod and iPhone is missed out. The device is compatible with iPhone, iPod touch, iPod classic, iPod nano with video, iPod with video, iPod nano 2G, iPod 4G and iPod mini. The Griffin PowerDock 2 is sold at $49.99. You can buy this cool gadget in any Apple store and at Griffin’s website.

Camouflage Protective Speaker Case for iPod

Mon, 02 Jun 2008 00:25:26 +0000

The camouflage protective speaker case is a trendy gadget that securely holds your iPod in a lightweight zippered case so taking it with you anywhere you go will be at ease. It’s a portable and rugged water-resistant sport case speaker that will definitely fit into your lifestyle. It has the capability of charging your iPod and incorporates a fully functional built-in remote control, so you can use your iPod while it’s fully protected in your sports case. The item is available for sale in Ihomeaudio for $70.

iPod Anti Theft Device

Thu, 08 May 2008 22:46:00 +0000

Are you worried that you precious gadgets, especially your iPod might be stolen? Nowadays popular items like digital cameras, personal audio players and mobile phones are usually eyed by thieves, so you need to make sure that these things are out of the sight of their sight. Gadget geeks should worry no more cause iDisguise have developed an anti theft device that can hide your iPod. This simple device, disguised as a totally worthless piece of material, is made of tin. Who would risk stealing a crappy thing like that? The tins are designed to look cheap on the outside, yet inside they have the benefit of some heavy-duty foam, which is perfectly fitted for your iPod Nano first and second generation as well as your iPod shuffle. This piece of material costs around $10, not bad if it’s worth saving your valuable iPod. I hope they invent some device that would hide my Samsung d900i mobile phone.