$99 ZVUE Personal Media Player Now Supports DRM

By Chip Chick

December 30th, 2005

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Do you fancy watching downloaded content on a personal media player, but don’t want to shell out $300+ for a 5G ipod with video, or some other more expensive PMP? If so, you might want to check out ZVUE, the infamous affordable personal media player that costs just $99. The ZVUE is not a new product, but the fact that it now supports DRM files is exciting. That means that it will play music purchased from subscription services such as Yahoo! Music and Rhapsody. The ZVUE is now the only DRM-enabled personal media player in the world that costs less then a $100. In case you’ve never heard of the ZVUE until now, here is a quick run down – it features a 2.5 inch LCD display, plays Windows Media Video and audio files, MPEG-4/AVI videos, MP3 and OGG audio files, displays JPEG pictures, reads SD & MMC cards, and plays up to 8 hours of video on 4 AA alkaline batteries.

Reptile Egg Speakers & Microwave Television by Marcel Wanders

By Chip Chick

December 29th, 2005

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Who knew that reptile eggs would make such a beautiful design for speakers? Dutch designer Marcel Wanders has designed these for the company HE. While you’re at the site, check out the other multimedia products he has designed such as the microwave with a built-in DVD player and a TFT television on its door. A microwave with a TV screen seems like a neat idea, most people would love to watch the news or a movie while waiting for their tv dinner to heat up. General Electric, or some other home electronics company has got to pick this concept up.

Game Wave DVD Game Console System

By Chip Chick

December 28th, 2005

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Frustrated by the fact that you still can’t get a hold of an Xbox 360? Forget about the Xbox 360 and feast your eyes on the Game Wave. Game Wave is an entertainment system that plays DVD games created for the whole family to interact with.  Up to 6 players can play at a time, and each player gets their own remote control to participate with. Really, who needs Call of Duty 2 when you can play a Bible Trivia game that costs just $19.99? Other games include "Zap 21" – a card game, as well as some other interactive trivia games. The Game Wave also plays regular DVD movies and retails for $99.95.

Hello Kitty Face Protectors for the Ipod Nano

These face protectors for the Ipod Nano are another Asian treat for Hello Kitty fans – at least for those who weren’t stupid enough to purchase a Hello Kitty Mp3 player. (Source: Akihabara News)

LED Illuminated USB Heart, Flower & Star Shaped Frames

The LED Illuminated USB heart, flower (or pentagon, leave it up to your own interpretation) & star (quincunx) shaped frames all offer a unique way to decorate your desk with photos. They each sport 7 color LEDS and power either via USB or three 1.5v batteries.

Golla Cell Phone Sleeping Bag

The Golla Cell Phone Bag is for the phone who wouldn’t be caught dead in leather or fur. It’s kind of a cross between a sleeping bag and a down sports coat. The bag comes in orange, silver, and black and retails for $12.99 at Target.

Groovin’ with the USB Santa Music Box

This USB gadget comes a few days late, but is it ever really too late to get down with Santa? The USB Santa Music Box plays "Jingle Bells" as Santa grooves to the music by moving his arms and head. The little guy measures 26 centimeters high and can be powered via USB or from AA batteries.

Geox Respira, the Hi-Tech Sneaker that Breathes

A sneaker that breathes?  Geox Respira is a line of sneakers that has a special NET system which increases the breathability of the shoes. "Perspiration and humidity are gradually expelled by the membrane through the net, but at the same time, water, mud and all external elements are unable to penetrate inside the shoe, thus keeping the foot healthy, under hygienically perfect conditions." Basically it …

SLEEPTRACKER Wrist Watch Keeps You Refreshed

The SleepTracker is a wristwatch alarm that claims to improve your quality of life by monitoring your best waking moments so that you always wake up refreshed. When I first read about the SleepTracker in Time Magazine, I was very skeptical, I was also surprised to see that Time Magazine awarded it with the honor of being one of the most amazing inventions of 2005. …

Women Buy More Ringtones then Men, it’s a Fact

According to a research company named Telephia, women outbuy men two to one when it comes to downloading a new ringtone for their cell phone. During the third quarter of 2005 69% of all ringtone purchases were made by women. The most popular ringtones were from tracks from Gwen Stefani, Pussycat Dolls, Mariah Carey and 50 Cent. Ofcourse this survey probably doesn’t take into account …

Cordless Mirror Phone from Oregon Scientific

The LS328 is a 2.4ghz cordless phone with a cubed design and a Mirror finish. The mirror isn’t just for vanity purposes, it displays call and clock information. There are even 14 different color patterns that go along with the incoming calls and alarm functions. The phone also features a speakerphone, 7 hours of talk time and 4 days of standby. The LS328 is available …

Black Diamond Shoe Cell Phone Holder

Girls love shoes, it’s a fact. And if you’re reading this blog, then you probaly love cell phones as well, so why not give your cell phone some shoe-lovin with these Shoe Cell Phone holders from Target. There are two styles available including a black Diamond version with rhinestone accents, and a Dorothy Ruby Red version with a round toe and red glitter accents. They …

Create-A-Memory Talking Dreidel

It seems that Dreidels aren’t just made out of clay anymore, the Create-A-Memory Talking Dreidel is a 21st century dreidel that has room for a photo and it also allows you to record an eight second message to accompany the photo. The Create-A-Memory Dreidel comes with a stand so that it will stay put on your desk. It retails for $12.95 and is available …

Elvis & Marilyn Monroe Swarovski Crystal Cell Phones

Blame Paris Hilton all you want, but Having Swarovski crystals plastered onto your cell phone is becoming increasingly popular.  Krystali of London has some beautiful and very unusual Swarovski embellished cell phones, including an Elvis and a Marilyn Monroe themed cell phone. Krystali can also work sparkly magic with faceplates, ipods, and ipods accessories. You can also have them customize your own phone to your …

Laptop Bag Review Roundup

PCMag.com
has a roundup of various laptop bags with reviews, some of which we’ve mentioned
before, including the Mobile Edge Green Faux-Croc TechStyle Portfolio and the
Skullcandy Audio LINK Pack. Amongst the other
laptop cases that they’ve reviewed is the fashionable Lala Paris Laptop Bag that comes in raspberry-pink
leather, lime-green leather or light-purple suede. This bag is hefty at 5
pounds, and it also has a hefty price tag of …

Nethrone All in One Ergonomic Computer Workstation

When you spend hours at a computer everyday, being comfortable is a requirement, that is why I’ve spent a nice amount of green on several ergonomic accessories such as an ergonomic keyboard and mouse, a wrist pad, and a chair with back support. There is a whole industry of ergonomic computer products, but none are like the Nethrone. The Nethrone is kinda like a super …

Put Some Life into Snail Mail with Customizeable Photo Stamps

Photos stamps are exactly what they sound like – they’re stamps with a photo on it. However, you can customize a photo stamp with anything …the possibilities are endless, and err, terrifying. These stamps can put a creative spin on boring old snail mail such as wedding invites or letters to the grandparents. All you have to do is upload the photo[s] from your …

ECTACO’s Travel SpeechGuard TL-2 Speech to Speech Translator

Electronic translators are relatively affordable so they definately are must-haves if you are traveling abroad. Unfortunately, punching in a phrase on a little electronic device often proves to be time consuming and unpractical when struggling to ask a native which way the bathroom is. Thank goodness then that ECTACO’s Travel SpeechGuard TL-2 is not your ordinary electronic translator, it doesn’t require manually punching in a …

Pink Mp3 Watch from Technotunes

There have been a couple of Mp3 watches produced over the past few years, but until now none have came in the color pink. The TT0003PKPK from Technotunes has 256mb of storage, a rechargeable battery with 10 hours of playing time, and it supports only USB 1.1 for transfers. It not only comes in pink but it’s also available in blue, purple, and black. …

Futuristic Bathroom LCD Television Mirror from Seura

Two devices that every girl loves are LCD Televisions and mirrors. Seura, Inc, has combined the two for the ultimate gadget – a television mirror. They have customizable sizes for the LCD ranging from 13" to 20", and mirrors ranging from "20 x "30 and larger. You also get to customize the frame for the mirror so that it will fit the decor of any …

Fuzion Labs Noiz Ipod Replacement Headphones in Pink & Blue

The Fuzion Labs Noiz Earphones are great affordable alternatives to regular
ipod earphones These headphones come in pink or blue and retail for $19.95.
So if you’re the type that loves the color pink – or maybe you’re just looking
for a new pair of headphones for your ipod and you don’t want the same old white
pair that everyone else has, then these are an awesome value. Ipod …

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