Audio/Video Gadgets

Mimomonitors.com has gotten the iMo Foto Frame Printer ready for action, where the device holds the distinction of being the first patented device to combine display and printing capabilities in the world. With its 8″ LCD display at 800 x 600 resolution, you won’t go blind trying to get a look at your entire holiday memories. Apart from that, should you stumble upon a photo that you really, really like at the moment, the iMo Foto Frame Printer will be able to print out 4″x6″ 300 x 300 dpi glossies straight off the top of the unit. This unique combo device does not require any computer to function as the middleman, where controls are extremely intuitive thanks to the onscreen manual. The iMo Foto Frame Printer will retail for $229.99, while picking up 3 dozen print replacement cartridges will cost you $19.99.

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Parrot has rolled out the RKi8400 car stereo system in the US, where it will play nice with both the iPhone and the iPod. Making its debut Stateside at SEMA, this new device is proud to continue Parrot’s tradition of groundbreaking development when it comes to hands-free Bluetooth communication systems. First things first – the Parrot RKi8400 is an FM/AM RDS car stereo which will boast multiple connections for digital music and advanced hands-free telephony functions. Apart from that, it boasts a first by featuring a storage compartment located behind the removable front panel, making it the ideal place to stash away your recharging iPhone or iPod, far away from prying eyes while offering protection at the same time.

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V-MODA knows that the holiday season is just around the corner, and with that, they have decided to take advantage of the situation and hope that people will be more generous with their wallets, and hence has unveiled a complete collection of stylish headphones that will suit just about every personality and budget. After all, MP3 players as well as smartphones are devices that full well can handle audio playback with aplomb, and a pair of stock headphones just isn’t going to do, hence having V-MODA step in. Offering a mix of high fashion and high fidelity, V-MODA headphones will deliver the ultimate hands-free music experience, merging convenience and practicality. You will find that each pair comes with V-MODA’s signature sound featuring deep bass with smooth mids and highs creating a lush soundscape. The inclusion of noise-isolating BLISS (Bass Level Isolating Soft Silicone) technology further helps reduce outside noise, with V-MODA’s V-MASQUE dynamic driver providing unparalleled clarity and high-definition sound for optimum communication and listening capabilities. Each purchase will come with a quartet of medical-grade silicone fittings (XS, S, M, L) to fit just about any ear size.

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I’m not one of those people who always has to listen to an iPod all day, but if I was, then I’m sure I would forget to charge it. Hopefully, you can carry around a backup charger handy.

According to Griffin’s website, their PowerDuo Reserve is “the industry’s most trusted AC and 12 volt chargers”. The included portable battery is designed for the iPod and iPhone.

All you have to do is magnetically lock the small battery pack to the car charger or AC adapter, and the tiny green lights let the user known when it is charged. Later, when you are listening to your iPod and see that its battery is getting low, just plug in the charged battery pack for a little more juice.

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Just when you thought that harmonicas were nothing but a highly portable musical instrument, along comes the FlashHarp harmonica USB flash drives that measures all of a mere 3¼”. Despite its extremely tiny size, it does not skimp on performance, as it is long on soul, good looks and outdoorsy style. There are also Plug ‘n Play Musical Combo models available, where they will ship with a 10-minute QuickTime video harmonica lesson preloaded to get you started literally right out of the box. Talk about teching up the music industry!

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NEC does deal with a plethora of projectors, and to date they have built up quite an impressive portfolio of performers. This time round, the Japanese company is back with a new NP610 entry-level installation projector that was specially designed to target users who require incredible image quality with advanced capabilities without having to break the bank while not compromising on performance and features. More specifically, the NEC NP610 will target users at the university level, but the buck does not stop there since it will fare equally well in corporate environments, being the perfect companion for areas such as training rooms, lecture halls and conference rooms.

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The name Tachyon might not ring a bell for most people, but in reality it has been dealing with durable, extreme helmet cameras for quite some time already. Their latest release would be the Tachyon XC Micro Helmet Cam that offers similar quality features found in the recently released 2010 Tachyon XC back in August this year, although it helps you save space as it will come in a smaller, more compact design. Touted to be the industry’s smallest helmet camera to date, it will boast features including water-proofing without the need for an external case, a patented shockproof design, a wide field of vision, alongside superior light-gathering ability. The XC Micro can also take pride in the fact that it is also the only helmet camera on the market which can accept the entire range of microSDHC cards, allowing you to store up to 32GB of non-stop footage at any one time. Thanks to its condensed size, you can easily take this around with you, making sure your adrenaline-rushing adventures are always caught on camera for posterity.

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If you’re a fan of DAB radio, now you can own a limited edition version that looks far better than most radios.  Despite that the radio itself has the same look you’re used to seeing, the case that comes with it adds quite a bit of color.  If you’re not a fan of red, don’t worry, it comes in more than just red.  Besides looking good, it has not only DAB radio, but FM as well.

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