It's a speaker…and a case.
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Who says you can’t get gifts for your MP3 player? Accessories for the iPod Classic make perfect stocking stuffers, especially since you can find many of them for well under $50. First things first, though–replace the …
If there’s a lesson to be learned from this week’s MP3 Mailbox Monday, it’s that flattery will get you everywhere. And that it’s hip to be square. Oh, also, there’s something about digitizing music and recycling CDs in here, too, though I like to delude …
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The ultimate ultracompact MP3 player.
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Awhile back, SanDisk released some fairly major firmware for both the Sansa Clip and the Sansa Fuze. Well, technically, the update for each is a different piece of software, but most of the fixes and enhancements are similar, so I’m treating the …
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Portable headphones come in two main styles: in-ear and on-ear. The former comprises the ultratiny earbuds and canalbuds that you place at least somewhat inside your ears, while the latter often features a headband and circular earpads that rest over the ears. iPod accessories maker …
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So secretive, that Apple. In its typical fashion, the company coyly declined to answer our initial inquiries about the production force behind its branded In-Ear Headphones, and now the earbuds’ product page seems to be indefinitely marked with “Coming Soon.” What gives, oh purveyor of iPods? Also this week: MP3 players with customizable interfaces.
Donde esta el Apple In-Ear Headphone?
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Q: I just bought a new iPod Touch, which is fantastic, but I have been waiting a while for Apple to release their new In-Ear Headphones, the ones announced in September for $79. The audio quality seems like it would be fine for me, and I would really like to have the microphone and playback controls on the wire. I had read that Apple would release them in October, but it is now November 6 and they are still listed on Apple’s Web site as “coming soon.” I have been completely unable to find any info on this mystery. Do you know when or if they will be released? Thanks very much for your help.–Aleck , via e-mail
A: Unfortunately, Apple is being rather tight-lipped about this product. The company’s rep asserted that Apple will not be releasing review samples until the earphones actually hit shelves, and she was unable to provide an estimate as to when that might be–no doubt because the headphones are being manufactured by an unknown third party. The best thing I can say is just keep an eye out at the Apple Store, although the fact that the product is this late to market is rather uncharacteristic of Apple and raises some concern regarding the production of the line. If they’re not available by Black Friday, I’d consider looking at alternatives. Radius has a $50 pair that I found to be suitable, the Atomic Bass for iPhone. There’s no integrated controls in those, though.
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So you’ve managed to get your hands on one of the world’s most popular MP3 players, the Apple iPod Nano. This sleek and stylish device will keep you plenty entertained for sure, but you’ll soon realize there’s a lot more fun to be had if you …
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V-moda has gained quite a reputation for its stylish, low-profile earbuds. The good word has been helped along by the fact that these ‘phones are not just lookers, but they offer impressive sound quality as well. The latest model to be …
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So you’ve managed to get your hands on one of the world’s most popular MP3 players, the Apple iPod Shuffle. Accessorizing the littlest of iPods presents a special challenge because it doesn’t share the same dock connector as its larger siblings. But that doesn’t mean it …
This morning saw the release of several new Sony audio products aimed at frequent fliers and other on-the-go users. The company announced a pair of ultracompact, travel-friendly speakers and three sets of headphones: one with noise-canceling, one with Bluetooth, and one with inline volume controls. You can find out all …
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Headphones with an integrated MP3 player aren’t a new concept by any means, but they’ve failed to gain much ground in the market. It’s a bit of a shame, really, as the all-in-one design allows users to do …
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