Woodchuck iPod and Laptop Speakers Actually Contain No Wood

Cardboard iPod speakers never get boring - do they? They are somehow trendy and just big enough to not be intrusive on your desk. The Woodchuck iPod & Laptop Speaker comes in a dark wood grain or light wood grain design which would blend in nicely with any desk or furniture. According to delight.com that sells the speakers, they also have pretty decent sound. The speakers are made of sturdy cardboard, and for $13.50, really how could you go wrong? Just make sure to keep the speakers away from matches and liquids.

Solange Pre-Loaded Zvue MP3 Player Would Make Beyonce Proud

Some of you may know who Solange is….some may not. For those who need a refresher she is Beyonce’s kid sister. Yes the Knowles machine is still pumping out the hits and the torch has been passed now to Solange.

For those who didn’t even know she released an album, you may want to pick up the Solange Pre-loaded Zvue which has it all pre-loaded on it for you. The Solange edition Zvue is packed with her newest album, videos, and bonus tracks. It also sports her image on the back of it with her signature. Because you know this is going to be worth tons years from now. If you fancy the 2GB player that expands to 6GB with Micro SD cards, and you still haven’t gotten anything remotely iPod, then you might like this. In the end after her music has been formatted off the device you can always slap a skin on to cover Solange’s face and it will just be a pretty player. Available at Walmart for $44.88.  [Read more]

Aluratek USB Internet Radio Jukebox for Those who Want to Pay for Free Radio

I’m not really sure why anyone would purchase this when honestly you can get the same thing for free on-line. Aluratek is a USB Internet Radio Jukebox, plug this baby in and it will unlock 13,000 internet radio stations across the globe.  You can choose different genres of music, artists, or by country. Basically it does almost the same as AOL radio and Pandora and a plethora of other services that are free on the internet…but if this makes things simpler for you then by all means. Gadgeteer has a review of the Aluratek so you be the judge. The Aluratek USB Radio retails for $28.49 at Amazon.

IntelliTunes Digital Jukebox with Virtual Aquarium

Jukeboxes have gone the way of the record and soon the CD. But for those who still long for that bygone day, you may just like IntelliTunes Digital Jukebox. Games Cabinet Inc has moderinized the average jukebox with 2 LCD screens (one 8″ the other 15″), wireless internet, touchscreen controls, internet streaming radio, and iPod/MP3 compatibility. The unit can easily be wall mounted and can be the perfect fixture in any basement or even the living room. Just plug in your current speakers to the unit and you’ll hear Ultra HiFi 360 Watts of sound. You can also easily transfer music from its built-in DVD drive to the jukebox - it can store up to 50,000 songs or 5,000 full albums.  At night when you are done with the IntelliTunes you can set it to display a realistic aquarium that could even match your decor.  The best part is you never have to feed or clean these fish. The IntelliTunes Digital Jukebox retails for $3995. [Read more]

Philips Streamium Wireless Micro Hi-Fi System with 160GB

The all in one 160 GB Stremium Wireless Micro Hi-Fi System from Philips practically has it all and sexy good looks to boot. You can take advantage of HDD playback, Internet radio, and you can plug in USB devices or transfer your tunes from your PC. All of this is packaged in a sleek black glossy finished system. Another impressive feature is the navigation and control system which lets you view songs and album art in full color. Browse for albums, tracks, artists, and with the included remote you’ll have everything at your fingertips. No pricing seems to be available but it looks like it it will only be available in Europe anyway. Figures.

Simon Lee Recycled Guitar is Made from Seized Pirated CDs

We’d be fibbing if we said that we knew much about guitars beyond the ones that are used for Rock Band Guitar Hero, but if we were to start playing a serious musical instrument than the Simon Lee Recycled Guitar would be it. The Simon Lee Recycled Guitar is available in 6 different unique recycled materials. Our favorite one is “Pirate: Sparkling fragments of crushed CDs suspended in translucent blue from office water cooler bottles. The CDs were seized by Trading Standards during a raid on illegal CD production facilities.” So that is what they did with all those confiscated CDs, ahhh! We were wondering about that. However, if Pirate isn’t your thing, there are plenty of other eco-friendly choices to choose from. Another cool one is Espresso which is made of Vending Machine Coffee cups. The Simon Lee Recycled Guitar (Cyclotron Webster) retails for £850.00.

How to Sell Your Music Online to iTunes and the Big Wigs

So you want to get your music out there and distribute it to the world? Well that MySpace page where folks can listen to some of your tracks ain’t gonna cut it. If you want to start playing with the big guns, you have to be on iTunes, eMusic, Amazon, etc. But where do you start? TuneCore is a one stop solution for budding artists. For a cheap flat free, TuneCore gets you on all of the popular online music destinations: iTunes, Amazon, Rhapsody, Napster, Music.com, GroupieTunes, Lala, emusic, etc. You get to collect all the royalties and every penny involved. That sounds so much better than having an agent or record company - right? Pricing begins at $0.99 per track, per store, per album, or you can pay a single flat fee of $9.99 per year with all stores included. TuneCore also has programs for distributing films, but we don’t have information on pricing for that service.

Vestalife Collaborates with Element Skateboards on Limited Edition Ladybugs

Its always nice to see unlikely companies join together to make something unique. Vestalife which is famous for the ladybug iPod dock has joined forces with Element Skateboards to make Limited Edition Ladybugs. For those not familiar with the Vestalife Ladybug, it was launched last  year to much fan fair and has a built in subwoofer and soft-touch finishes. The most unique aspect is when the speakers open up to reveal the dock it gives the effect of wings spreading and when closed it resembles a ladybug. There will be two versions available one in Blue the other Black. The Limited Edition Blue Ladybug has a paisely design and the Limited Edition Black one has a skull and cross bones. Both will retail for $124.95 at the Vestashop. Element Skateboards is famous for their edgy designs that are marketed to the skateboard community and they certainly illustrated some serious talent in designing these limited edition ladybugs. Besides the ones available for sale through Vestlife, there are also several artist rendered ones that aren’t for sale that are surely worth taking a look at too on the site.

Sing Along to Your iPod with Memorex’s SingStand Microphone

As we all gear up for Guitar Hero World Tour next month and Rock Band 2 this week, we can pass the time with the Memorex SingStand microphone speaker system.  Plug in your iPod into this unique microphone stand and impress those around you with your amazing vocal skills by altering your voice with echo and balance effects and other special features. Add a few instruments and your on your way to stardom. The speakers are built into the base and if you want to go all out like ABBA and have someone duet with you there is a dual microphone input too. The  Memorex SingStand retails for $69.99.

WeSC Collaborates with Ed Banger to Make Hip Headphones Called Ed Phone

If you never heard of WeSC ( WeAreSuperlativeConspiracy) then you are definitely missing out. They have an awesome collection of trendy and stylish headphones that would put SkullCandy to shame.  Recently they just released a new pair that was a collaboration with Ed Banger Records. They are available at Colette and already sold-out,  it includes the “iconic Ed Banger font atop a bright sea-foam band, for a end result that is as recognizably Ed Banger as it is WeSC.” The ‘ED Phones’ as they are knows at the Colette Shop sell for € 90. However I highly encourage you to take a look at the other headphones WeSC has because you won’t know what to choose first.

i-Dog Dance Unboxed and Doing the Twist

There is a new i-Dog in town and he is bigger and badder than his older canine siblings. The new i-Dog Dance sports some new moves including the ability to stand on his hind legs when dancing. Out of the box he comes trained to obey eight commands, including “stay”, “stand” and “dance!” Give him a little tap on his face and he’ll respond by standing up. Scrolling up or down on his face lets you control the volume. Some of the other controls include pressing the lower left LED light so that he’ll tap his foot or getting him to dance by sliding your finger clockwise.

The i-Dog also features stereo sound output. Like his predecessors, the i-Dog Dance will respond to music played nearby or you can connect him to an audio device using the included 3.5mm cable, which incidentally works with the first gen iphone - in case you were wondering. And also like his predecessors - he requires attention and care. If you don’t pet him enough and treat him to music, he’ll get sick and display a green / yellow light pattern that doesn’t play his usual cheerful musical riff. On the other hand the more you do give him attention the more he’ll dance.

Overall, the new i-Dog Dance’s design is less curvy and more geometrically styled than previous i-Dogs. He’s also significantly bigger, which means more room for more powerful stereo speakers on his face and his back side. We love his new dance move - standing on his back legs, and that if you tap his face he’ll stand for you on the spot. He’s also able to “twist” to the music, aside from tapping his paw to the beat. Overall, the i-Dog Dance is a great refresh to the i-Dog family and definitely continues in their adorable traditions. The i-Dog Dance is available in black or white and retails for $39.99

Phiaton MS 500 Docking Station and MS 400 Headphones Bring Sexy Back

The MS 500 from Phiaton’s Moderna Series is quite interesting looking and nothing like what we have seen before design wise. The Moderna Series Music Docking Station will allow you to dock your iPod or MP3 player into a unit that is sleek and sexy. Besides being a bit futuristic in design we are certainly digging the red and black colors. If you have one of the U2 iPod’s from so long ago you are certianly bound to be color coordinated. Music will be delivered via a Bass reflex structure which means you will be able to feel the music even better. There is also a remote control included. The MS 600 retails for $349.00.

If you want to take the sexy with you then you might consider the newly launched MS 400, a pair of headphones that are part of the Moderna Series and is red and black as well. These extremely fashionable headphones that will deliver amazing sound as well through their optimized airflow and on-ear design which promotes noise reduction. Other features include ” Studio Grade 40mm Electrodynamic Drivers, 98dB Sensitivity, 32 Ohm Impedance and a maximum input power of 1000 mW.” The flexible fold and go headphones will also make it easy for travel and could give Bose a run for it’s money. Only time will tell. The price for the MS 400 will be $249.00

Dock Your iPod into the Victrola like Phonofone II in Black

Well how sexy and retro is this? The Phonofone II - Limited Edition Black is designed by Tristan Zimmerman with only 200 pieces available for sale. Talk about bringing the past into the future. It may look like another iPod speaker dock in the shape of a Victrola but you would be wrong this time. It absolutely uses no power except the power of your iPod Classic or iPod Touch to amplify music through the horn part of the Phonofone II at 55 decibels. The iPod Nano or shuffle won’t be powerful enough to amplify the Phonofone II and it is suggested to use an inline headphone amplifier if you insist on using it. It’s perfect for Blues, Classical, and Folk music so forget listening to Rihanna through this thing. So in other words, the Phonofone II is not meant for a party of 100 but it sure goes nice with a cup of tea and a scone. The Phonofone II Limited Edition Black sells for $600 at Charles & Marie.

Bring Back The 70’s with The Crosley Keepsake USB LP-Ripping Turntable

We have seen turntables before that convert LP’s to MP3 files before but this one takes the cake with its retro look. The Crosley Keepsake USB LP-Ripping Turntable easily plugs into your computer via USB  and then utilizing the included software you can rip your old LP to a digital format. The best part about this is your folks will think you actually went out an bought an old record player. It is made of solid wood, a metal and resin handle, and chrome snap closures so you can close it up and take it away like you could way back when.  The Keepsake also plays in 3 different speeds to support 33 1/3, 45, and 78 rpm records.  This is a great gift or just a great way to convert those old records easily. The Crosley Keepsake USB LP-Ripping Turntable can be found at Brookstone for $149.95 and comes in Tan or Black.

Sonance Kayak Speaker is Designed to Suspend Vertically & Horizontally

 

Are you a little concerned that your stereo speakers are totally boring looking? The new Sonance Kayak speaker looks more like a decoration than a speaker system. The unique speaker can be suspended vertically or horizontally and was designed by NACSounds; an Italian audio design team and it utlilizes the Sonance quality of speakers. Available in 14 different finishes and is capable of delivering “audio amplification of 60+60 watts (RMS)” from a single speaker. The suggested retail price will be $2,900 and it will make its debut at the 2008 CEDIA Expo in September.

 

Behringer’s Guitar Link UCG102 Transforms Your Computer in to a Recording Studio

We’ve seen guitars specifically designed to interface with your computer via USB but the downside of guitars like those is that you’re stuck with that model. However Behringer’s Guitar Link UCG102 let’s you use your own guitar to connect to your computer. From there you can transform your computer in to a recording studio with amps and effects. Included is the Guitar Combos BEHRINGER Edition from Native Instruments, Kristal Audio Engine multi-track sequencer and Audacity audio editor. The Guitar Link also features a headphone output for silent practicing. The Guitar Link retails for just $74.40 - making it a really affordable way to jumpstart your music career.

Chordette Gem Adds Bluetooth & USB to Ordinary Hi-Fi Systems

The Chordette Gem is a curious-looking device that works as an add on for your Hi-fi system. We’re not used to coming accross add-ons for Hi-fi devices, but this one actually makes sense. The Chordette Gem adds bluetooth A2DP to your Hi-fi system as well as a USB port so that you can connect your PC to your Hi-Fi. And why would you want to have Buetooth connected to your Hi-Fi system? For starters, you can then connect your cell phone or A2DP enabled MP3 player to your Hi-FI system for streaming music wirelessly. The Chordette Gem retails for 399GBP (about $800 USD), making it out of reach for most ordinary folks and really left as an indulgence for audiophiles. And to further justify the high price, they’re even selling it in a selection of colors including red, gold, green, white, purple and black. But really, if there was any gadget that didn’t need to come in different color choices, this is certainly it.

Casio Workstation 200 Keyboard Connects to Your iPod

Remember the Casio keyboard? Yes, they still make them even if you think they died out with Debbie Gibson’s career. The newest addition is the WK-200 which has 76 touch touch response keys, that means the harder you hit the keys the louder the sound. The best part is that the Casio WK(Workstation)-200 keyboard has made its way into modern technology by being able to connect to an iPod or other audio devices. Once you do, you can use up to 10 seconds from the player to sing along with or you can record a sample for your next masterpiece. The keyboard still offers a slew of rhythm sounds, tones, tunes and more that you might remember and some new ones. The WK-200 will retail for $229.99.

Sonic Impact Planter Speaker Plays Music and Grows Flowers

This decorative terracotta imitation planter actually conceals a hidden speaker. The Sonic Impact Planter Speaker is supposedly easy to install like any indoor/outdoor speakers. Place these planter speakers in your entree, along the pool, aside the patio. The speakers are waterproof and can handle any extreme weather and outputs 35 Watts of Sound. The best part is you can actually use this as a real planter for plants because it has a built in water drainage.  The Sonic Impact Planter Speaker retails for $119.

Rock Out with SanDisk & Win a VIP Pass to the Rock the Bells Music Festival

Win a SanDisk Mobile Ultra card and a VIP pass for yourself and a friend to the Rock the Bells Music Festival, powered by SanDisk. The show will feature performances from: A Tribe Called Quest, Nas, Mos Def, Method Man & Redman, Raekwon & Ghostface, De La Soul, Immortal Technique, Dead Prez, Murs, Wale, The Cool Kids, B.o.B, Jay Electronica, with special guests The Pharcyde and will be hosted by B-Real, Supernatural & Scratch with DJ Green Lantern and Black Violin.  The winner gets to choose between the Los Angeles, August 9th or San Francisco, August 16th shows. To enter, send us an email with the subject: “Wake Up Your Phone”. [Read more]

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