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Audio-Video and Stereo Mini Systems from Onkyo: Why Not Give Them a Try?

By lyn_l on Jan 1, 2010 No Comments

Looking for an audio-video mini system and stereo mini system that are perfect for your office, bedroom, dorm room, or summer cottage? Onkyo has the answer to your needs. This world-renowned brand of quality home entertainment electronics, has just released an AV mini system that’s made up of a powerful DVD/CD receiver with a built-in dock for iPod, a USB connection, high definition HDMI video output with 1080p upscaling, and a pair of two-way loudspeakers. The step-down stereo music system comes with a CD receiver, built-in dock for iPod/iPhone, and slightly smaller two-way speakers.

You’ll surely love the Onkyo CS-V645 DVD/CD Mini System as it supports a wide array of audio and video formats – from DVDs, CDs, iPod, and USB. Aside from the standard DVD and CD playback, it also plays MP3, WMA, JPEG, and DivX file formats. What’s great, video programs are also upscaled to 1080p resolution so you can view it in a high definition video display via the HDMI connection.

On the other hand, the Onkyo CS-445 CD mini system plays CD’s CD-R and CD-RW media with standard CD-audio, MP3, and WMA files. Both systems feature a powerful 40-watt stereo amplifier sections plus a pair of high-performance two-way bass-reflex loudspeakers with 1-inch soft dome tweeters. They are also equipped with Onkyo’s signature OMF (Onkyo Micro Fiber) woofer cones. The DVD receiver is outfitted a 20-preset FM tuner while the CD receiver has an AM/FM tuner with 40 presets. Both models have a full-function remote control. To purchase one of both models, check out the list of Onkyo Mini Systems at Amazon.

Categories : Audio/Video Gadgets, Electronic Gadgets, Home Entertainment

Audio-Video and Stereo Mini Systems from Onkyo: Why Not Give Them a Try?

By lyn_l on Jan 1, 2010 No Comments

Categories : Audio/Video Gadgets, Electronic Gadgets, Home Entertainment

Gigaware In-line Control with HD Radio Review – Works with iPhone and iPod Touch

By mydz on Nov 21, 2009 No Comments

Staying competitive in an iPod-ruled marketplace is a challenge, and not just because of the player’s built-in virtues [or Apple's massive marketing budget]. The reigning king of the MP3 players has an advantage simply because it resides at the top of the heap, and that advantage comes in the form of feature-adding third-party accessories. Case in point: HD Radio on your iPhone or iPod Touch.

The first portable HD Radio device hit shelves in July, followed by the launch of Microsoft’s Zune HD in September. At the time, there were no HD Radio options for Apple’s iPhone or iPod Touch. But now, there is – the Gigaware In-Line Remote with HD Radio, an add-on for the iPhone and iPod Touch. Simply attach it to the dock connector on your iPhone and iPod Touch and start enjoying HD radio. Product Summary:

The good:

Offers crystal-clear sound, letting you enjoy your music the way it was meant to be heard. Song information, such as title and artist, appears on your iPhone/iPod’s display and iTunes Tagging allows you to “tag” songs you hear on the radio for subsequent purchase via Apple’s iTunes. What’s more, the in-line remote replicates the click wheel of the iPod, giving you a handy extra set of controls. And the best thing is, you can experience all these without any subscription fees.

The bad:

Aside from being pricey, users may find that carrying around the small receiver clip, attached to the iPhone with a wire, is more cumbersome than download-and-go Internet radio apps such as Pandora.

Bottom line:

If you are a fan of HD radio and own an iPhone or iPod Touch and have been waiting patiently to access digital over-the-air tunes on your Apple device, you can now do that – thanks to the Gigaware In-Line Remote with HD Radio. It doesn’t come on a cheap price tag but it can work in areas where streaming-music apps don’t. So how is that?

Price: $80

Find other HD radio products here.

Categories : Featured Posts, Mobile Devices

Tags : iphone accessory, Ipod Accessory

Logitech Rechargeable Speakers S315i Review

By mydz on Oct 22, 2009 No Comments

If you are one of the 10s of millions of music lovers who owns an iPod or other digital music player, chances are you are usually listening to your favorite music through earphones – a personal and isolating experience. Don’t you think your iPod would serve you better if you have a little speaker system to play your music out loud – whether it is because you are walking around your kitchen or hanging out with friends or sitting around with your family on vacation?Unfortunately, most MP3 players do not come with any built-in speakers, so you need to find some portable external speakers if you want to hear your music without earphones. Good news is, there are many different external iPod speakers and docking stations out there that would let you enjoy long hours of accurately reproduced music from your iPod or iPhone – at home or on the go. In this week’s Editor’s Choice, we will take a look at a rechargeable speaker from Logitech called S315i.

Product Summary:

The good:

The Logitech S315i Rechargeable Speaker is portable that makes it easy for you to take to picnics, parties, the backyard, or room to room. At 10.5 inches wide, 5 inches tall, and an inch deep, the unit will fit nicely into any carry-on bag or purse. It comes with a built-in rechargeable battery – you can listen to your music for up to 20 hours without the power cord in sight using Power-saving mode. Best is, it charges the iPod while docked, works flawlessly with the iPhone, and it features an auxiliary line-input [a standard 3.5mm stereo jack], which can be used to just about any portable music player.

The bad:

The Logitech S315i Rechargeable Speaker doesn’t come with a case in the package and its power-saving mode will surely compromise audio/sound quality.

Bottom line:

The Logitech S315i Rechargeable Speaker is a good choice for iPod/iPhone owners who are constantly on the go.

Price: $120.37 – now available at Amazon.

Categories : Audio/Video Gadgets, Featured Posts

Tags : iPhone docks, iPhone Speakers, Ipod Accessory, iPod speaker, portable speakers, portable speakers for iPhone

Klipsch Image S4i Headset – An Alternative to Apple In-ear Headphones

By mydz on Sep 24, 2009 No Comments

There aren’t many headsets for the iPhone and iPod Touch out there that comes with a built-in remote and mic, except for the stock Apple earbuds now included with the 3GS and iPod Touch. So Klipsch want to change the game with their Klipsch Image S4i In-Ear Headset. The S4i headset offers the same controls you find on the Apple earbuds – in a sleek package paired with in-ear performance. It’s a breakthrough product that lets you enjoy superior sound, control your music library, as well as answer and end calls without skipping a beat.

Works seamlessly with the iPhone 3GS, 3rd Gen iPod Shuffle, 2nd Gen iPod Touch, 4th Gen iPod Nano, and iPod Classic 120GB, the Klipsch Image S4i In-Ear Headset features Apple’s advanced 3-button microphone and remote system that easily handles the voice and/or music control of these Apple products. It is among the first to be fully compatible with the Apple VoiceOver feature on the third generation iPod Shuffle, which allows you to hear the name of the playlist, song or artist with just the press of a button.

The in-line microphone and remote are placed at the yoke of the cable, creating a more natural feel when answering calls and controlling music. Because the microphone is a highly intelligible 360-degree design, you don’t have to talk down into it. The microphone also features echo cancellation, which keeps it from picking up the external noise around you. And unlike circular-shaped designs that put stress on the pressure inside the ear, the Image S4i uses washable oval ear tips that naturally fit the contours of the ear canals. It is also Skype compatible.

You want the Klipsch IMAGE S4i Premium Noise-Isolating Headset w/3-button Apple control? Get it now!

Categories : Audio/Video Gadgets

Tags : headset, iPhone earphones, Ipod Accessory, noise-cancelling headphones

Archive for Ipod Accessory – Page 2

Audio-Video and Stereo Mini Systems from Onkyo: Why Not Give Them a Try?

Audio-Video and Stereo Mini Systems from Onkyo: Why Not Give Them a Try?

Gigaware In-line Control with HD Radio Review – Works with iPhone and iPod Touch

Logitech Rechargeable Speakers S315i Review

Klipsch Image S4i Headset – An Alternative to Apple In-ear Headphones

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