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Altec Lansing inMotion SoundBlade Speaker

Posted Tuesday, March 9th, 2010 by simon

This is a great quality speaker which sets you free from cabling. Since most mobile phones have Bluetooth support for hands free operation and streaming stereo music this device takes advantage. You can use it for wireless music streaming from your phone or even as a speaker for phone conversations. It also has a built in microphone so it makes a great speakerphone. It is highly portable and while there is a power adapter supplied it can also operate using 6 AA batteries.

It packs two custom built 2.5 inch full range speakers with SRS Trubass technology and they are fully shielded so the phone won’t cause any buzzing or interference. The speaker also has an auxiliary input so you can use it with an MP3 player. It is highly portable, easy to set up and you’ll get up to 24 hours of continuous use from 6 AA batteries. This is currently reduced to $53.99 on Amazon which is a real bargain.

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Mint Studio Wireless PC/Mac Speaker

Posted Saturday, February 13th, 2010 by simon

This speaker is ideal if you want to wirelessly stream music from your PC or Mac. It also features an iPhone or iPod dock and there’s an auxiliary port for other MP3 players. It is very simple to set up, you simply plug the USB transmitter into your computer and it should automatically detect it. You can then transmit any audio from your computer to the speaker so you can use any media player or even your web browser.

There is no compression so you get the original quality audio streamed and the wireless range is up to 100 feet with a clear line of sight. You can also use this as a multi-room system by buying up to 3 speakers and placing them around your house. Each unit has a full feature remote control and there are two 3 inch full range speakers, a 15w class D amplifier, two high output bass ports and balanced EQ. Easy to set up and featuring clear sound these speakers are an attractive option at $132.57.

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Latest Generation Kindle Wireless Reading Device

Posted Wednesday, October 7th, 2009 by simon

kindle amazon 6 wireless reading device

This is the latest 6 inch device and it offers global wireless capability. It is just one third of an inch thick, weighs 10.2 ounces and can download an entire book in less than 60 seconds. 3G wireless gives you international access with no annual or monthly fees. It can hold up to 1,500 books and the battery life will give you days of use before it needs recharged.

The big selling point for the Kindle over other reading devices is the large library that Amazon has access to offering over 350,000 titles. You can even download the first chapter for free before you decide whether to buy a book. You can also access magazines, newspapers and blogs on the device. The text-to-speech function allows some to be read out aloud to you. This device costs $279 and the old Kindle (which only has US wireless) has been discounted to $259.

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Logitech Squeezebox Radio

Posted Tuesday, October 6th, 2009 by simon

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It would be fair to say that $200 seems like a hefty price tag for a radio but then the is no ordinary radio. This is a Wi-Fi device which connects to your wireless internet to access thousands of free internet radio stations. It can also wirelessly access your music collection on PC or Mac and you can plug your iPod (or other digital audio players) into the radio to play music from it. It is a compact device but it creates a big sound.

The Logitech Squeezebox Radio is designed to be portable so you can take it wherever you go in the house. On top of the wireless music capabilities it also has a 2.4 inch color display which you can use to select stations, browse music and view album art. It has a seven day alarm with a battery back up. It can also connect to Facebook so you can share recommendations with friends.

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Philips NP1100/37 Streamium Network Music Player

Posted Monday, September 14th, 2009 by simon

philips np1100

This audio device from Philips is designed to give you access to your PC music collection wirelessly. It can also connect to internet radio stations and it comes with a 30 day free trial of the music service Rhapsody. It features a 4 inch black and white LCD with large icons which make it very easy to read and a clock function. There is also a remote control for easy operation.

You can connect to any universal plug and play device and then receive or transmit music wirelessly at the 802.11g Wi-Fi standard. The device supports MP3, PCM, WMA and non DRM AAC formats. It also has support for ID3-tags. There is an Ethernet port if required and headphone and analogue audio outputs. This stylish and compact device opens up a world of music and the online music membership allows you to access millions of full length tracks to download, although there is a subscription fee. For $149.99 this device offers good value for money.

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Philips TSU9400 Pronto Universal Remote Control

Posted Thursday, August 27th, 2009 by simon

Philips TSU9400

This is a high end universal remote control from Philips. It features a stunning stylish design and all the functionality you could want but it comes with a very hefty price tag attached. There is a 3.5 inch color touch screen and a docking station for recharging. The remote is pre-programmed with the vast majority of existing models and can learn from your old remote if required. You can program multiple functions at the push of a single button.

The remote also has built in wireless support on the 802.11g standard and it can access files on your PC via Windows Media Center Edition. There is a USB option as well. The remote is effective at up to 12 meters. The JavaScript based software tool ProntoScript allows you to do a great deal more if you are confident with some basic programming. You can buy a wireless extender and RF control for using the remote through walls but they cost extra which is cheeky when you consider the remote costs $679.99 on Amazon reduced from $1,000.

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Altec Lansing M812 Octiv Air Wireless Speaker System

Posted Friday, August 7th, 2009 by simon

Altec Lansing M812

This is a high quality wireless speaker system capable of delivering 80 watts of output. It is attractive, compact and versatile and it delivers terrific sound quality. The wireless link is 2.4 GHz and it offers static free transmission through walls and ceilings up to 100 feet. The dock is compatible with the vast majority of iPods and it also sports an FM tuner and an auxiliary port for other MP3 players or devices. You can control any connected device using the remote control and iPods will also charge while they are docked.

This system can also be expanded. Individual speakers have a left and right mode so you can split into two channels and use two speakers. You can also add additional speakers in other rooms and the system will support up to seven separate speakers. You can also get an optional wall bracket and fit them to the wall or they sit easily on a shelf or table. The two way design with dual 4 inch speakers and 1 inch tweeters delivers excellent sound. You can get this system for under $300.

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Linksys Wireless-N Digital Music Center

Posted Tuesday, August 4th, 2009 by simon

Linksys Wireless

This is another wireless music system designed to be portable for use around the home. These devices are becoming more and more popular and this one offers a huge choice of features but the high price reflects the extra functionality. It can receive and play digital music streams over your wireless network at Wi-Fi g, b or n standards. It has a 7 inch LCD color touch screen for easy control. It also supports Internet radio and it comes with a 30 day Rhapsody trial offering access to millions of songs. It supports Radio Time as well if you prefer that service.

The sound quality of the device itself is excellent with built in speakers, an amplifier and a subwoofer. The device even has a built in CD player. If you want to set up a home network with other Linsys devices you could control it all via this digital music center but it is also portable enough to move into any room where you want music. The features and quality are great but at just under $700 the price will put many people off.

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Philips NP2900/37 Network Music Player

Posted Monday, August 3rd, 2009 by simon

Philips NP2900/37

This is the Philips Streamium network music player. It is a compact and portable device which you can place anywhere the in the home and access your PC or Mac music collection through it wirelessly. It is easy to set up and works on Wi-Fi 802.11b or g standards. It features a 4 inch color LCD which displays your track information and album covers and you can even type in searches from the remote control. The speakers offer crisp, high quality sound and the device supports a good range of formats including MP3, WMA, Ogg Vorbis, PCM, FLAC and DRM free iTunes.

As well as accessing your music collection via your computer you can also use this device standalone to receive Internet radio. You can add stations manually and set favorites easily. It also comes with a 30 day free trial of the Rhapsody music service which allows you to access millions of songs, once again without having to use your computer.

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Roku SoundBridge M1000/M1001 Network Music System

Posted Friday, July 24th, 2009 by simon

Roku Soundbridge

This stylish wireless music system won an innovation award back in 2004. It allows you to stream music from your PC or Mac wirelessly. You just plug it into your amplifier or receiver and you can listen through your existing stereo system. They offer a hardwired option as well in the form of an Ethernet port. It supports a wide variety of formats including WMA, MP3, AAC, AIFF and WAV. It also supports a variety of music software including iTunes, Windows Media Player 10 and Rhapsody.

The display offers a choice of four music visualizers and you can browse your music collection by album, artist or genre. The Soundbridge packs a 400MHz Blackfin DSP backed up by 16MB of DRAM memory. Beyond Wi-Fi and RJ-45 (Ethernet) it also has an S/PDIF coaxial digital output, an optical Toslink output and a stereo RCA to minijack connector. It comes with a remote control and you can order one for well under the RRP of $200. It may have more competition nowadays but the is still a quality product.

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