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optimus prime 18-wheeler ipod dock

filed under: just plain fun | media players

Optimus Prime iPod Dock

I guess news of this Transformers Optimus Prime iPod dock has been floating around for a few months now, but this is the first time I’ve seen up close photos of this fun compact stereo in action.

The dock features an 18-wheeler that provides a place for your iPod and speakers on its bed…

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August 11th, 2007 8 comments stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

cardboard boom box really works

filed under: audio | design | media players

Cardboard Boom Box by Suck UK

This boom box has everything you’d expect in a portable stereo: an amplifier, speakers, even an iPod dock. But this one is made out of cardboard.

While most portable stereos aren’t particularly waterproof, this one doesn’t stand a chance in a rainstorm. The Mini Cardboard Boom Box comes folded flat and ready for assembly…

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August 1st, 2007 1 comment stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

can speakers be angelic?

filed under: design | home entertainment

Angel Multimedia Speakers

Fresh off the shelves from Hong Kong’s Brando come these new multimedia speakers with a strange name.

They may be calling these “Angel Speakers,” but I actually think they look more like twirling ballerinas (or Whirling Dervishes for that matter.) Regardless, they’re pretty cool looking, and make add a dramatic splash of color to any desktop…

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July 19th, 2007 2 comments stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

tiny wooden speakers for your mp3 player

filed under: design | media players

I-Dear Mini Wood Speakers

Korea’s I-Dear speakers measure in at less than 1-cubic inch and hook up to your favorite media player to provide stereo sound wherever you go.

They’re made from natural hardwoods so they really stand out from the plastic crowd. Each speaker has a built-in rechargeable battery that gives you about five hours of tunes after a USB charge…

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July 5th, 2007 7 comments stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

universal cable charges ds, psp, ipod, pda

filed under: gadgets | mobile tech

Universal USB Charger Cable

If you own a bunch of portable gadgets like me, you know how carrying around all of those chargers can be a real drag. Now you can grab a single cable that charges many of them from your computer’s USB port.

The Universal USB Charger Cable can charge the Nintendo DS, Sony PSP, iPod or any device that supports USB charging, all with a single cable…

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July 4th, 2007 post a comment stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

iphone review: initial impressions

filed under: gadgets | media players | mobile tech

in line for iphone

Well, now that I’ve had about a day to try out my new iPhone, I’m ready to give you guys my initial impressions.
First off, my purchasing experience was surprisingly painless. I arrived around 5:20pm on launch day at the AT&T store that’s by Harlem and Irving Park Avenues, just Northwest of Chicago…

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June 30th, 2007 2 comments stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

ipod speakers made from gourds

filed under: audio | media players

iPod Gourd Speakers

When I think of gourds, I usually think of cheesy Fall harvest centerpieces on the cover of Family Circle. So it’s nice to see gourds put to some good use with these unique handcrafted speakers.

Japan’s Bird Electron decided it would be nice to see some speakers made from natural materials, so they came up with the concept…

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June 29th, 2007 post a comment stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

dlo tunestik fm transmitter adds remote control

filed under: media players

DLO TuneStik

iPod accessory maker DLO has introduced a new FM transmitter which includes the ability to remotely control your iPod while wirelessly feeding music to your radio.

The new DLO TuneStik comes with a special safety holder to attach the remote to your steering wheel, which makes it ideal for in-car use…

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June 21st, 2007 2 comments stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

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