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lavod bike speaker plays mp3s from your handlebars

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This handy gadget adds a complete digital sound system on the handlebars of your bicycle.

The Lavod Bikeman LFB-615 clips onto a sturdy mount on your bike, and lets you play your favorite digital tunes through its built in amp and directional speaker. Designed specifically for bike riders, the tubular sound system directs music right…

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June 11th, 2009 comments stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

filed under: audio gadgets media players technology

arch audio t2 vacuum tube radio plays am, fm, mp3, wma

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I was making the regular rounds of my favorite Asian technology sites when I came across this intriguing hybrid of modern and classic technologies.

The Arch Audio T2 radio combines the warm analog sounds of a tube-based amplifier with the modern digital sounds of MP3 and WMA files. The radio features a beautiful retro-inspired case,…

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May 19th, 2009 comments stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

filed under: audio design retro technology

brionvega rr227 retro 1960s radio gets 21st century renovation with mp3, sd and usb

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The neo-modern design of this BrionVega desktop radio harkens back to a sixties’ Italian design aesthetic. Maybe that’s because it’s actually based on a radio the company actually made back in 1965 in Italy.

BrionVega’s RR227 is a modern-day update of Marco Zanuso and Richard Sapper’s classic RR127 radio, which they created over 44 years…

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April 13th, 2009 comments (1) stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

filed under: design home entertainment media players retro technology

titi mp3 player: cool design, unfortunate name

Titi Clip-on MP3 Player

These cute little clip-on MP3 players from Korea come in a seven candy-like colors (one for each day of the week) sure to appeal to teenage girls around the globe.

The minuscule Titi MP3 Player by Floral Mobile definitely has its sights set on Apple’s iPod Shuffle, offering a simple control interface and no display.…

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January 5th, 2008 comments (2) stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

filed under: design media players

denon s-52 tabletop stereo packs a punch

Denon Smart S-52

This new audio system from Denon is loaded with just about every feature you’d ever want in compact stereo. The Denon S-52 combines a radio, CD player, iPod Dock and wireless audio streaming in a single box.

With one of these, you’ll have no shortage of content for your listening pleasure. The radio can handle…

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November 4th, 2007 comments (3) stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

filed under: audio home entertainment

clone wars: ipod nano knock-offs under $50

DigitalRise iPod Nano Clone

I’ll start out by saying this. Steve Jobs and company will no longer like you if you buy one of these. But for those of you who are too stingy to drop $149 to $199 on a real iPod Nano, here’s a cheap Chinese knock-off that’s a dead ringer for Apple’s chunky little 3rd-generation media…

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October 7th, 2007 comments (8) stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

filed under: media players

they’ve got the ipod, we’ve got the ibird

iBird Singing MP3 PLayer

Your fancy new iPod might have a touchscreen and Wi-fi, but I’m pretty sure it can’t do this. Not only does the iBird-1000 MP3 Player look like a bowtied penguin wearing headphones (I couldn’t make this stuff up), it can move its mouth and “sing” along with your music.

In addition to flapping its yellow…

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September 19th, 2007 comments (4) stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

filed under: just plain fun media players

cinedisk cd26hd: high definition video in your pocket

Savit Cinedisk CD26HD Multimedia Player

This compact media player from Korea’s Savit Micro lets you carry an entire HD video source in the palm of your hand. The Cinedisk CD26HD is just a little larger than a typical media player, and offers high definition playback at up to 1080i resolution.

At the heart of the compact box is a 120GB…

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September 12th, 2007 comments (2) stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

filed under: media players video

atree um10 portable: please define “dictionary”

Atree UM10 Dictionary PMP

Why is it that Korea seems to be getting all the coolest gadgets these days? They’re calling the Atree UM10 a pocket dictionary, but I see a whole lot more.

Beside looking great, the UM10 is a very capable media player, which can deftly chew through MP4, WMV, MP3, WMA and OGG files with nary…

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September 10th, 2007 comments stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

filed under: media players mobile tech

mp3 player gets amplified

DigitalRise Boom aka Lanhui LH-555 MP3 Player

Who needs headphones when your MP3 player’s main feature is a big old speaker right smack dab in the middle of it? That’s what these digital music players from China are all about.

Lanhui’s LH-555 media players come in several bright colors, and have a retro sort of feel to them. On the front of…

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September 7th, 2007 comments (1) stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

filed under: design media players

magnetox v120 dvr looks nothing like mac mini

Magnetox V120 Media Player

From the separated at birth file comes this digital video recorder from China’s Magnetox, which looks more than a little like Apple’s Mac Mini computers.

The Magnetox V120 features the same white and aluminum accented case design as Apple’s popular compact computer. But the Magnetox V120 is a dedicated media recorder/player designed for use in…

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September 3rd, 2007 comments (1) stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

filed under: home entertainment media players video

pacemaker pocket dj demo vidclip hits net

Pacemaker Pocket DJ

A while back, I told you about a slick, self-contained DJ mixing system called the Pacemaker. At the time, the pocket-sized device looked too much like concept art to be for real.

Well, the good news is that the folks over at Digital-Lifestyles managed to get their hands on one for this exclusive video preview,…

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August 30th, 2007 comments (1) stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

filed under: gadgets media players

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