Audio/Video Gadgets

The iPod is truly a phenomenal device, and it has spawned hundred of accessories in the past to accommodate the iPod in various circumstances, even when underwater with a waterproof case and waterproof headphones. Well, this time round we have the Portable iPod Outdoor Speaker that is not only waterproof, it is also shock and dust resistant, making it suitable for outdoor parties by the pool or even in the harsh Arabian deserts. It plays nice with the iPod Classic, Nano, Mini and Shuffle series, stowing the iPod behind a clear, watertight door while offering controls through a set of exterior buttons. A quartet of C batteries power it, but you can also hook it up to an AC or car adapter if the need arises. Sounds like $99.50 well spent, this.

Source: Gizmag

Women wear earrings anyway, so it would make sense that their earphones should look a little more feminine since those are in their ears a lot too.  These headphones vary in styles from the slightly punk, to even pretty dainty designs.  None of which really come off as stereotypical girly.  They don’t just slap a coat of pink on it and ship them off.  Some of the patterns would even work for guys that are into the punk look quite a bit.

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USB speakers are pretty much a dime a dozen these days.  Most definitely fall into the boring category, but they all have their ways that they attempt to stand out from the crowd.  Well these are probably going to appeal to the Transformer fans out there.  This seems more like it’s for the younger Transformer fans, but I’m sure that won’t stop the hardcore fans from loving these speakers anyway.

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If you’re on the lookout for a dock, this one definitely has a little bit of that mad scientist appeal that would definitely keep life interesting.  The colors within the ball on it will actually move about along with the beat of the music.  Which would give a cool lighting effect while you’re listening to your favorite songs.  While you’re becoming entranced with the shining bright lights, your iPod gets to sit on the dock and charge up.

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AverMedia has rolled out its latest device, the AVerTVHD Duet dual TV tuner which is forward looking since it works with the yet unreleased Windows 7 operating system. The AVerTVHD Duet is able to receive over-the-air HD Digital TV signals (ATSC) or unencrypted digital cable (ClearQAM), letting you choose between recording two programs simultaneously or recording just one while watching another when you have more time than usual to spare. The PCI Express interface is used since it will be faster than a traditional PCI connection, while a Picture-in-Picture feature allows you to watch TV while working simultaneously. Depending on your budget, the $70 version comes with just the Tuner itself while $90 will net you the Tuner alongside AVer’s MediaCenter application that enables access to PVR-like features including pausing, rewinding and recording live TV as well as a program schedule and time shift capabilities.

Source: iPodNN

When you mention Hannspree, what goes through your head? Most people would associate the brand name with relatively expensive LCD TVs and monitors when compared to other counterparts of a similar size/viewing area, but there’s a good reason behind the premium you pay - most, if not all, Hannspree LCD TVs and monitors come in zany designs that will appeal to various people, targeting children mostly with quirky and cute designs. Well, Hannspree is back in their element yet again with their latest release, the 25″ ST251MKB 1080p Full HD LCD TV which will hit the US market, retailing for a surprisingly affordable $399.99. Granted, having a screen size that measures 25″ across diagonally just won’t quite cut the mustard even when you’re watching a full High Definition movie since the display itself doesn’t have enough space to cram in all the pixels, but at least it could qualify as an impulse purchase device to surprise your kid or other half out of the blue.

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Pocket projectors are all the rage now, the ability to use a projector the size of an iPod to display information on a wall is a godsend for the business set, who look to expand the ability to make presentations without having to travel with expensive projectors or having to customize their presentations to what equipment is available. But while getting more popular, projectors like the PICO and the Mili Pro - which can connect to an iPhone or iPod Touch - are still in their infancy.

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Those with iPods prefer for the iPods to stay in functioning order.  However, warm summer months mean a lot of people are going places where music would be nice, but it’s not the safest place to bring your iPod.  Well this portable speaker will not only handle a day at the beach, but protects your iPod so that it can as well.  A lot of the portable speakers that are waterproof or resistant leave your iPod someplace else and unprotected.  This one would probably be a little more convenient for a day at the beach.

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