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MobiBlu B153 - 146 hours of music on one charge

When I saw the battery life on the MobiBlu B153, I was amazed. 146 hours on a single charge is astounding when compared to other mp3 players. The B153 comes in three models, 512MB ($89), 1GB($99.99), and 2GB($129.99). The two larger models come in black, while the smallest is in white.

Billed as having the longest battery life in the world, the MobiBlu plays MP3, WMA, and WMA (DRM). You also get a FM tuner with recording abilities, voice recording, SRS WOW High Definition Sound, and line-in encoding. All in all, it sounds like you get a lot for your money. So if you've haven't fallen under the spell of an iPod, this definitely looks like a mp3 player worth checking out.

via| UberGizmo and Shiny Shiny

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Sirius S50 - yet another handicap

Back in August when posting about the Sirius S50, I questioned the portability of the device.  It appeared that you needed to buy a $100 docking station to dock it in order to receive signals.  Well, that wasn't the only handicap of the device.  Sirius created another huge negative for the S50 that came in the form of some last minute updates to the firmware.  There's a one hour maximum for any one single recording, you can't record music via scheduling (shows can though), recording of songs are limited to one at a time, and 20 scheduled shows (up to 2 hours a session) is the max allowed.  If you try to record more than twenty you are prompted to delete existing recordings or the delete the scheduled show you're trying to record. 

Source: Orbitcast

Technorati Tags: satellite radio, satellite, Sirius, Sirius S50

Packard Bell's AudioStar - $190 DAP

Source: Chip Chick

Packard Bell joins the million other companies that have released a DAP device.  Labelled the AudioStar, this coin-sized voice recorder/mp3 player features a 1.8 inch color LCD and only weighs 49 grams.  It supports the "Play for Sure" technology so you'll be able to use music subscription services like Napster, which is a plus.  But there is one big negative (besides the measly 10 hour battery life):  In order to view a video file, you must first convert it to the Packard Bell's "MTV" format.

It has 1024MB of flash memory and comes with earphones, USB cable, and charger.

Technorati Tags: AudioStar, DAP, gadgets, Packard Bell, PMP

Dell DJ Satellite

Source: Gizmodo

Although this looks similar to the rest of Dell's mp3 players, it has a unique feature....it's a combo MP3/XM Satellite player, similar to the Samsung neXus.  When the unit is docked, it can receive XM Satellite radio and will allow users to save XM content.  Expect the price to be around $300 and to hold around 15,000 songs.

Technorati Tags: Dell DJ Satellite, gadgets, mp3 player, Samsung neXus, satellite, XM, XM Satellite

mTrix - $149 PMP

Source: Mobilemag

Looking for an affordable PMP?  Check out the mTrix, a clamshell designed PMP with a 2-inch LCD screen.  It supports MP3, WMA, WAV, ASF, AVI/MOV, along with JPEG.  USB 2.0, clock, calendar, support for nine languages, and a rechargeable lithium ion battery are some of the other features.  It only comes with 32MB of flash memory, but there are SD/MMC slots so you can increase the memory if needed.

Technorati Tags: gadgets, mTrix, PMP

World's smallest color mp3 player - Klegg Mini

Klegg Electronics has launched the world's smallest mp3 player with a color display.  1.8 inches in length, 1.6 inches wide, and 1/2 inch thick, the Klegg Mini comes in four colors (pink, blue, black, and white).  It can display photos and slideshows on its one inch color display.  Featuring 128/256/512MB of flash memory, voice recording with play, pause, fast forward, reverse, next track, previous track and shuffle play.  Sporting 26 hour battery life and USB 2.0 support (plus USB rechargeable battery), the miniature player comes with CD Driver, software, headphones, and FM tuner.

You can purchase the player for $79.99 at http://www.kleggusa.com.

Technorati Tags: gadgets, Klegg Mini, mp3 players

Rugged MP3 player - Sharp MP-S200, MP-S300

Source: MobileMag

Instead of buying a protective case for your device, how about buying a device that is already protected.  Sharp's new mp3 players, the MP-S200 and MP-S300 are the perfect device for those who have a habit of dropping their precious electronic devices.  The mp3 player is encased in a honeycombed aluminum case with a protective carabineer surrounding it.  You can drop the gadget from a distance of three feet without damaging it.

Featuring a FM transmitter and tuner, mp3 and WMA support, USB 2.0, and direct encoding, the MP-S200 has 512MB of memory and the MP-S300 has 1GB.  It will come in four colors and will be available in Japan on the 26th of November.

via: i4U

Technorati Tags: gadgets, mp3 players, Sharp, Sharp MP-S200, Sharp MP-S300

Toshiba Gigabeat P

Source: Akihabara News

Yesterday, Toshiba announced their new P-line of Gigabeat players. Measuring 31.9 x 82.0 x 13.2mm and weighing 50 grams, the players can display pictures and will probably compete with Apple's iPod nano.  The P5L comes with 512Mb storage capacity, while the P10L has 1GB.  Both devices feature a 1.1" OLED screen and support MP3 and WMA formats.

Technorati Tags: Gigabeat, mp3 players, gadgets, Toshiba, Toshiba Gigabeat P

m:robe no more

Looks like the m:robe is no more.  Olympus has announced that they are halting the sales and the production of the m:robe temporarily while they focus on digital cameras.  The iPod claims yet another victim.  R.I.P. m:robe.  We hardly knew thee.

Technorati Tags: iPod, m:robe, mp3 players, Olympus, gadgets

MPIO ONE mp3 player

This flash-based mp3 player has a 1inch 65k color OLED screen that can display videos, pictures and games.  This tiny player supports MPEG4, OGG, WMA, MP3, AVI, and DivX and comes in three versions: 256MB/512MB/1GB.  It features a FM receiver which can be recorded in WMA format and Direct Encoding (allows downloading of music from a CD player or Walkman).  Other features include a text viewer function that allows reading of lyrics or ebooks, a 5-way jog lever, USB 2.0, battery life up to 11 hours, and it works as a flash drive.

You can get the MPIO in red, blue, grey, silver, gold, and black.

Source: MobileWhack

Technorati Tags: gadgets, mp3 player, MPIO, MPIO ONE mp3 player, music

Sony Alu 2Gb mp3 player

Check out this limited edition Sony Alu 2GB mp3 player.  The Sony NW-A608/SI will be sold as a luxury product this holiday season.  Featuring 2Gb of storage, aluminum casing (official color: Snow Silver), and OLED screen, it looks like you can begin ordering on the 30th of November.  It will sell for 52,500 Yen ($448!!)  To be fair, 2 units will be included in the package.

via| Akihabara News

Technorati Tags: gadgets, mp3 player, music, Sony, Sony Alu

Sanyo MM-9000 - Sprint power Vision phone

Sprint and Sanyo have announced one of the first phones that's compatible with the new Sprint Music Store.  The Sanyo MM-9000 features a number of attractive features, including:

  - Ability to sample and wirelessly download full-lenth, high quality music from the Sprint Music Store
  - Transfer mp3 and unencrypted AAC/AAC+ files from the PC to the phone's mini SD card
  - Manage playlists
  - Order streaming audio programs from Sprint, Sirius Music, Rhapsody Radio, and Music Online
  - Watch live streaming television on 19 channels with Sprint TV Live and 31 channels with Sprint TVSM
  - EV-DO technology
  - Be used as a mobile modem for your laptop
  - 1.3 megapixel camera with flash and digital zoom
  - miniSD expansion slot
  - Java (J2ME) enabled
  - 2.1 inch internal QVGA screen, 1.1 inch external display
  - integrated mp3/AAC/AAC+ player

  The phone is available now through Sprint and retails for $229.99.

Technorati Tags: cell phones, mobile phones, Power Vision, cell phones, Sanyo, Sanyo MM-9000, Sprint

JVC Alneo DAP - 6GB hard drive

JVC is releasing a reasonably priced Digital Audio Player (DAP).  Priced at $249, the Alneo XA-HD500 has a 6GB hard drive, dedicated docking system, remote control, 30 hours of playback, backlit LCD, and several digital surround listening modes.  The player uses JVC'S proprietary K2 technology as well to help get back any information lost when music is compressed.

via| Gizmodo

Technorati Tags: DAP, gadgets, JVC, JVC Alneo DAP

Pocket Sized Speaker - AirPie PUMP

Need speakers that can fit in your pocket?  Well, there's a new product on the market called the airPie-PUMP.  Outputting 0.8W, these speakers require only one AA battery and can last 18 hours.  Equipped with a clip so you can carry it with your portable device, it's the perfect speaker solution for those looking for something light and small.

via| MobileMag

Technorati Tags: AirPie PUMP, gadgets, speakers

Shure New Black E Series Earphones for nano

iPod nano users are finally getting a high quality pair of black earphones. Shure Incorporated, maker of popular earphones, has introduced a line of their E Series Sound Isolating Earphones that were designed specifically for the iPod nano.  The earphones will be available in black and white and the line is comprised of three models, E2c ($99), E3c ($179), and E4c ($299).

The E Series are a line of earphones originally designed for professional musicians. They feature:

-- Personal Fit Kit: Each of Shure's E Series Sound Isolating Earphones includes a variety of sleeves that ensure a personalized, comfortable fit, and maximum sound isolation(TM).

-- Unique Look and Feel: Shure's new models sport sleek, black coloring with chrome highlights that is specifically designed to complement the iPod nano.

-- Compatibility: Designed to match the new black coloring of the iPod nano, the E Series also complements popular devices such as Sony's NW-HD3 Network Walkman, Toshiba's Gigabeat MEG F20, Delphi (XM) and XACT (Sirius) portable satellite radio players, and a host of multimedia laptops and portable DVD players.

Technorati Tags: iPod nano, iPod nano accessories, Shure E series, Shure earphones

iRiver U10

iRiver is releasing a music player this week that has a unique feature....it can change its appearance with its Chameleon Display.  The player also features a large and vibrant color LCD with a 2.2 inch QVGA TFT-LCD screen, FM radio and recording, voice recording, photo album and slide show options, movie player, text viewer, alarm clock, and USB 2.0.

It supports MP3, WMA, ASF, OGG, AVI, WMV, and MPEG 4 formats and can play up to 28 hours. You can purchase the 512MB player for $199 and the 1GB for $249.

Technorati Tags: gadgets, iRiver, iRiver U10, mp3 player, music

Sonos Charging Cradle

If you own a Sonos or are in the market for the Digital Music System, you'll be interested to know that the company has released a charging cradle.  The Sonos Charging Cradle can be mounted on the wall or put on a table or bookshelf and can store and charge your controller.  Don't worry, your Sonos Controller is still fully functionable when it's resting in its new cradle.  You can order the cradle from the Sonos website for $49.99.

Technorati Tags: music, Sonos, Sonos Digital Music System

Sony releases new MD players

No need to worry about Sony giving up on the MiniDisc format.  The company will be releasing two new MiniDisc players next month, the MZ-EH70 and the MZ-EH50.  The new players will come in four colorful designs each (silver, blue, pink, and black for the EH70 and white, pink, silver, and blue for the EH50).  Both models will support the Hi-MD format and will feature a HD amplifier.

via| i4U News

Press Release

Technorati Tags: gadgets, MiniDisc, Minidisc players, Sony

Swarovski Crystal embedded iRiver N11

This will make an excellent gift for my little sister (or for me!) and is actually one of the few times when I've found a product that's targeted to women appealing.  The iRiver N11 is an upgrade to the iRiver N10 and comes with a Swarovski Crystal embedded on the front and can be worn as a necklace.

The N11 features flash memory storage, OGG file format support, integrated FM Tuner, voice recording, and a rechargeable Lithium ion battery.

via| MobileWhack

Technorati Tags: gadgets, iRiver, iRiver N11, Swarovski Crystal

Grab'n'Go Media Players

Conceptronic is introducing a new media player called the Grab'n'Go Media player.  There are two versons, the first a 2.5 inch pocket version with a 40GB, 60GB, or 80GB hard drive and the second a 3.5 inch version with a 160GB, 200GB, or 250GB hard drive.  Both players support a wide range of formats including XVid, JPEG, MP3, CD, VCD, AVI, and MPEG 1,2,4.  Created specifically for those who are always on the go, it can be connected to any TV or computer for playback (no integrated LCD screen).

The Grab 'n' Go Player comes with composite, SCART, and S-Video cables.  There's SPDIF cable for 5.1 audio systems, but strangely enough a component cable wasn't included.  It's also equipped with USB on the Go technology making it possible to connect a USB memory drive or mp3 player directly to the player and copy data. You can store films, music, and photos on the drives.  The 40GB 2,5-inch version can store approximately 30,000 photos, 50 films and 20,000 songs. For those wanting yet more capacity the 160GB 3,5-inch version would be a better choice: it can store approximately 120,000 photos, 200 films and 80,000 songs.

via| MobileWhack

Technorati Tags: Conceptronic, Conceptronic TV Media Players, gadgets, Grab n Go Media Players, media storage

Portable CD Players are still made?

Usually companies are only releasing tiny portable mp3 players, so it's been a long time since I've seen a portable CD player.  Panasonic is releasing two new CD players, the SL-CT830 and the CT730 in several different colors.  These players are compatible with mp3 CDs and they get an AMAZING 73 hours in Audio CD playing mode and 130 hours in mp3 playing mode.....all on 2 AA batteries.  Now what tiny mp3 player can match that battery life?

via| Akihabara News

Technorati Tags: CD player, gadgets, Panasonic, mp3 players

Toshiba Gigabeat X30

For $332, you can own this incredible device that comes complete with a 240 x320 screen and a 30GB hard drive.  20% smaller than the previous F series of Gigabeats, it supports mp3, WMA, and WAV formats.  It's also able to read JPEG files, has slideshow support, and automatic photo album creation. 

This will be available in Japan on September 22nd and it will come in Piano Black, Pure White, and Crimson Red.

via| Engadget

JVC mp3 player with 30 hours of battery life

JVC's latest player is claiming to have a battery life of 30 hours.  The metallic designed XA-HD5000 also supports mp3, WMA, WMA-DRM10 files and has a 6GB hard drive.  Since the iPod nano's sales are doing so hot, maybe this might be an option for some.

Sony's pastel headphones

Sony has released pastel colored headphones (MDR-Q67LW) to match its new mp3 players.  The lightweight headphones feature an untangling system that will not retract if plugged in and sound is passing through.  It's nice to see headphones in colors other than black and silver.....I may be picking up a pair.

via| Akihabara News

Alienware Close Encounters of the Fourth Kind

No, it's not a new movie...it's a line of digital audio players being launched by Alienware. This series of players will feature a technology called SRS WOW that extends sound in both horizontal and vertical planes without having to enlarge the speaker size.  There will be two versions, one with 512 MB of built-in memory and the other with 1GB.  Both will feautre a fully integrated HUB docking sound system.

 

via| Ployer

Tags: Alienware, mp3 player, CE-IV player, gadgets, music

Logitech V20 laptop speakers

With the number of laptops sold bypassing the number of desktops sold, it's only natural that Logitech would design speakers specifically for laptop owners.  The Logitech V20 laptop speakers are compact, lightweight, and USB powered, making them perfect for travel.  They work with both PC and Mac laptops and include a collapsible stand on each speaker.  The small speakers have integrated multimedia controls on the tops of the speakers so there's no need to use the notebook keyboard. 

The V20 speakers will be available in the U.S. in September and in Europe in October.  They will retail for $79.99USD and will include a protective travel case.

Tags: Logitech, Logitech V20, laptops, speakers, music

Sirius S50 - handicapped?

Sirius is introducing a portable device that is compatible with its subscription satellite service.  The Sirius S50 can store up to 50 hours of music, news, and programs.  The size of a deck of playing cards, the S50 will retail for $360, and will be able to create digital music files from satellite radio broadcasts.  These files can then be transferred to PCs, other players, or burned to CDs. 

 

However, the portability of the device is questionable.  Apparently it has to be docked in order to receive signals.  The docking device costs another $100, bringing the cost of the device up to $460.  Expect to see the s50 released sometime in October. 

Read more at Orbitcast.

Tags: Sirius, Sirius S50, satellite, XM, portable music player, gadgets

Logitech Wireless Music System

Logitech has been cranking them out lately.  Yesterday they announced the Logitech Wireless Music System for PC.  This system can stream any format of digital music from your PC to a home stereo system or separate speaker system.  If you don't have a wireless network, don't worry; everything you need is included in the box.

 

A USB music transmitter connects to your PC and a music receiver plugs into your home stereo receiver or multimedia speakers through a RCA port or a 3.5 mm jack.  Within minutes you'll be able to enjoy your entire digital music collection, music-download service or Internet radio.  The system also comes with a wireless remote control. 

 

Featuring crystal clear audio quality, the Logitech Wireless Music System for PC can send audio streams directly to the music receiver at a range of up to 100 meters (300 feet). Software is also included that makes it easy to switch back and forth between listening to music on the PC and wirelessly streaming it to another room.

 

The Logitech Wireless Music System for PC will be available in store and online beginning in September and will retail for $149.99USD.   Additional receivers will also be available for $79.99.

Full press release.

Tags: logitech, logitech wireless music system for pc, music, speakers, wireless, gadgets

Logitech Wireless Music System for iPod

As you can tell from some of their recent product announcements, Logitech loves the iPod.  Yesterday they announced the Logitech Wireless Music System for iPod which allows users to wirelessly connect their iPod or mp3 player to a stereo or speaker system. 

 

A music transmitter connects to any portable music player's standard headphone port and a music receiver plugs in to your home stereo receiver or multimedia speakers through a RCA port or 3.5mm jack.  Even though it is a wireless system, a wireless home network is not needed.

 

The Logitech Wireless Music System for iPod will be available in the U.S. and Europe beginning in October.  It will retail for $149.99USD. 

Full press release.

Tags: logitech, logitech wireless music system for iPod, music, speakers, wireless, gadgets, iPod, mp3 player

Surround Sound Headphones

First International Digital, Inc. introduced its irock! 5.1 Theater Sound USB Headphones earlier this week.  These headphones features six speakers which provide users with virtual surround sound for portable home theater and PC gaming applications.  They plug into the PC or Mac via a USB 2.0 port and include PC software that enables users to adjust the volume for each speaker.  The headphones retail for $49.99.

Tags: irock, surround sound, headphones, music, movies, gaming, gadgets

Logitech speaker systems for iPod and mp3 players

 

Logitech has introduced two new speaker systems designed specifically for portable music players: the Logitech mm50 portable speakers for the iPod and the Logitech mm28 portable speakers.

Logitech mm50 – offers customized iPod features, superb sound quality, and a built-in rechargeable lithium-ion battery that lasts up to 10 hours per charge. When powered with the AC adapter, the speakers charge the iPod battery along with the speaker batteries. The mm50 includes a wireless remote control and will work with any iPod with a dock connector on its base (nearly all models sold in the past 2 years). It will be available in September in the U.S. and Europe and will retail for $149.99.

 

Logitech mm28 – these portable speakers offer an ultra-thin solution (less than 1.25 inches thin), great sound quality, and tremendous battery life. They can be used with any mp3 or CD player that has a standard 3.5mm audio jack. The speakers include an integrated speaker cover that rotates to become the speaker foot. It can be powered either by AC adapter or by four AA batteries and can last up to 45 hours on a single set of batteries. The mm28 also will be available in September in the U.S. and Europe and will retail for $79.99.

Press Release

ZVUE drops in price

HandHeld Entertainment has announced that they have dropped the price of the ZVUE portable media player to $99.95 from their earlier price of $149.95. This move was made as it expands distribution to over 1,000 retail locations throughout the

U.S.

If you’re not familiar with the ZVUE, it is a portable media player (about the size of a pack of playing cards) that plays music, displays pictures, and plays videos. Users can put their own media on the ZVUE or they can download music and video at the ZVUE website.

Full Press Release

Pocket Tunes 3.1 now available

Award-winning audio player, Pocket Tunes has released version 3.1 that allows users access to millions of songs from online music stores/services such as Napster's Napster to Go, RealNetwork's Rhapsody to Go, and Yahoo! Music Unlimited.  You can also use the software to listen to Internet radio anywhere that you have wireless Internet access.

Pocket Tunes integrates with Windows Media Player, Real Rhapsody, and other music players to allow for quick and easy music copying from your PC.  It supports MP3, WMA, PCM WAV, and OGG.

Check out Normsoft's website to learn more about Pocket Tunes 3.1 and the list of supported devices.

iPod sales drive Apple's profits to $320 million

Apple announced today that third quarter profits more than quintupled to $320 million, largely attributed to the sales of its extremely popular iPod.  The company sold over 6 million iPods in the third quarter, six times as many as it sold a year ago.

The company has long said that it expects the iPod's popularity to rub off on its desktops and laptops, which together still account for less than 5 percent of all personal computers sold. The hope is that customers who have been introduced to Apple through the music player will reconsider the company's computers. To encourage that, in January Apple released a stripped-down personal computer, the Mac mini, that sells for as little as $499. source: NYTimes

Tags: iPod, Apple, Mac mini, mp3 players, gadgets

AOL and XM form joint venture

America Online and XM Satellite Radio AND Anschutz Corp have formed a joint venture to offer live and on-demand concerts and comedy shows via the Internet, satellite, wireless, and other platforms.  The company, Network Live, was created in hopes of bringing digital entertainment content to users anytime, anywhere, and on any device.

 

This joint venture is yet another example of the growing trend of companies embracing online video.  Earlier announcements yesterday included CBS offering a 24 hours news network over high-speed broadband lines and last week Nickelodeon launched an on-demand service that promises to bring up to 20 hours of new kids programming every week.

Tags: AOL, America Online, XM, XM Satellite, Anschutz, satellite, wireless, Internet, online, entertainment, CBS, Nickelodeon, technology

Logitech announces new headphones

Logitech has added a couple of new wired and wireless stereo headphones to their lineup. All of the headphones work with iPods and other mp3 players.

 

The Logitech Wireless Headphones for MP3 - 30 foot wireless range, integrated side controls to adjust volume, Bluetooth 1.2, rechargeable batteries that allow up to 8 hours of music, and behind the head design.  Will be available in July - $129.99

 

The Logitech Identity Headphones for MP3 - small and lightweight, four changeable color plates, behind the head design.  Will be available in September - $39.99

 

Logitech Curve Headphones for MP3 - perfect for active users, made from translucent polycarbonate material, water resistant, lightweight, and durable, comfort rings ensure a stable fit during jarring activities.  Retail price - $29.99

Tags: Logitech, mp3, music, headphones, mp3 accessories, accessories, iPod, mp3 players, exercise, entertainment

Wood Mania

Headphile.com will upgrade your headphones with their custom wood sheels for $150-$225.
pic courtesy of Gizmodo






iPod fan "ZapWizard" modded his iPod in the ever popular wood look

pic courtesy of UberGizmo

More headphones...JVC HP-DX1000 for $1,000!!

pic courtesy of Gizmodo

Tags: wood, iPod, gadgets, headphones, mods

Dell and Napster team up for college alliance

Dell and Napster have teamed up to offer colleges and universities a legal way to download music.  Using the increased bandwidth of Dell's PowerEdge servers, institutions can now offer a legal and safe way to download content with subscriptions available at an academic discount.  The first school to take advantage of this new deal is the University of Washington.

"In this era of pervasive broadband networks and extraordinary new personal devices, it is important for universities to establish mechanisms that provide our students with high quality, legal access to the growing body of content available in digital repositories worldwide," said Dr. Mark Emmert, UW president. "This relationship with Dell and Napster will provide us with a state-of-the-art approach to downloading music." source: InfoWorld

 

Tags: Dell, Napster, college, PowerEdge, mp3s, University of Washington, Internet, online, technology, entertainment, music

Steve Jobs calls family of teenager killed for iPod

Steve Jobs, chief executive of Apple, called the family of Christopher Rose, a teenager that was killed this weekend in Brooklyn, NY over an iPod.  The teenager was walking with friends to a bus terminal in order to head to Pennsylvania, where Christopher had been sent to school by his parents so he could thrive in a safer environment.  As many as 12 teenagers attacked the young man and his friends and stabbed Christoper two times in his chest.  The fight originally started after the boys demanded an iPod from the teenager.

Errol Rose, Christopher Rose's father, received a call from Steve Jobs who spoke with the father for several minutes.

"Calling him by his first name, Mr. Jobs asked how Mr. Rose was doing, he said, and conveyed his sympathies. "He told me that he understood my pain," Mr. Rose said. "He told me if there is anything - anything - anything he could do, to not be afraid to call him. It really lightened me a bit."" Source: NYTimes.com

Technorati Tags: iPod, Apple, Steve Jobs, technology, gadgets, Brooklyn, New York, news

First ever iPod-integrated Home Entertainment System

Denon announced the first two products in the world's first home entertainment system that integrates with Apple's iPod and other mp3 players.  The Denon S-301 ($1,599) and the Denon S-101 ($999) provide simple connectivity and control of today's portable mp3 players.  The S-301 has a front-panel USB port that allows owners to easily connect their players and USB flash devices. 

"Both the Denon S-301 and S-101 systems provide optimum audio performance from Apple iPod portable digital music/photo players, as well as the industry's most convenient and complete on-screen operations menu control. Using the specially designed front-panel connector and the supplied plug-and-play "Connect iPod" cable, users enjoy full access to all features and functions of 3rd and 4th generation iPods, including the familiar iPod navigational menu displayed on their main home theater screen. The onscreen display mimics the iPod's own menu display, offering easy and familiar control capabilities."

Both units will be available in August.

Full Press Release.

Tags: Denon, Apple, iPod, mp3 players, mp3, home theater, home entertainment, entertainment, music, technology, gadgets, Denon S-301, Denon S-101

AOL's Live 8 streaming a success

AOL has broken its own records with this weekend's streaming of the Live 8 concerts.  The online company was able to deliver seven feeds of the concerts without any major problems.  The peak amount of simultaneous users reached 175,000 and many switched from MTV coverage because of that network's emphasis on its hosts rather than the music.

"AOL also managed to make the experience compelling, said one fan, Maria Miceli, a Westlake, Ohio, office manager who switched off the MTV coverage because she felt it focused too much on its hosts and too little on the actual music." via| Associated Press

Tags: America Online, AOL, Live 8, Live8, concerts, music, streaming, online, Internet, MTV, entertainment, technology

Pirated Live 8 DVDs already on Ebay

Pirated Live 8 DVDs have already starting showing up for sell on Ebay.  Some of the DVDs showed up on the auction site as early as 24 hours after the event, however Ebay has removed many due to the complaints from the recording industry.

"While the concerts were free, British media said record company EMI paid millions of pounds for the rights to release the official DVD of the event, which Bob Geldof organized to put pressure on world leaders to do more to beat poverty." source: Reuters

Tags: Live8, Live 8, music, concerts, concert, Ebay, auction, EMI, DVD, Bob Geldof, poverty, news

Motorola e790 running iTunes?

Engadget has managed to score some pics of a phone running the iTunes software.  Take a look:
Not sure if this Motorola e790 will be the actual iTunes phone or whether it's just a test model running the software.  It supposedly sounds just as good as full-sized iPod!

via| Engadget

Tags: iTunes, iTunes 4.9, Apple, cell phones, iPod, mobile phones, software, entertainment, music, technology, Motorola e790, Motorola