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Lifepod Cyber Warrior Pet Carrier Has Built-In Speakers for Your Groovy Pet

Ali — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 17:30:09 +0000

Looking to jam along with your pup when you are out and about? Well bags with built-in speakers aren’t just reserved for humans anymore. Now you can schlep your miniature Yorkie in the Lifepod Cyber Warrior Pet Carrier. You can hook up any iPod, MP3 player, DVD and even your laptop so you can listen to music or audio books without headphones. The Lifepod Cyber Warrior Pet Carrier retails for $175. I can already foresee the teeny tiny dogs lining up for hearing aids in the future.

Stila Makeup Player is the Ultimate iPod Dock for Beauty Queens

Chip Chick — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 06:22:48 +0000

Is this a really cool idea for an iPod dock, or just a gimmick to get you to buy makeup? We’re not sure, but we’ll still give some creativity points to the folks over at Stila for combining a makeup kit with a speaker system. The Stila Makeup Player is “part makeup artist-style train case, part media player and speaker system”. You can connect your iPod to the Makeup Player easily and listen to some tunes while you apply your foundation, etc. Also included with the Makeup Player is One Step Makeup Foundation, Eye Shadow Trio & #7 Eye Shadow Brush, Convertible Color for lips & cheeks, and lip glaze. The whole package will cost you $69.90.

Barbie iHome iPod Dock and Portable Speakers are Perfect for your Dream House

Ali — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 14:57:25 +0000

It looks like Barbie has an iPod too! So what glamour puss wouldn’t need an iPod dock to charge it in. iHome has gone Barbie not on one but 4 different iPod docking stations. You probably recognize most of them since we have wrote about a number of them. However now they sport the Barbie logo and signature pink color. The iHome docks either make great alarm clocks or portable speakers to take on the go. Whatever you choose to do with them – they certainly will go nicely with any Malibu dream house. The iHome Barbie iPod Docks and Portable Speakers retail from $19.99 to $79.99 at Toys R’ us respectively.

Must-Have Mini Speakers Come in Funky Design Patterns

Chip Chick — Sun, 25 Oct 2009 06:29:51 +0000

When it comes to the portable mini-speakers for your iPod or MP3 player, the choices out there tend to be simple. If they come in different colors, then that is usually just about as exciting as it gets. However these Must-Have Mini-Speakers ramp up the mini-speaker market by coming in several colorful and funky designs. For girls there is pink multi-dottie, coco stripe, and berkley (consisting of colorful peace signs). For boys there is Olive Camo, and Navy piece. Not that girls can’t choose Camo, and boys can’t choose to get the pink multi-dottie – we don’t make judgments either way. Each one of these speakers retail for $19.00.

lullabelly Prenatal Belt Helps Moms Bond Through the Womb with Music

Chip Chick — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 12:57:42 +0000

It’s never too early to get your little ones started listening to Lady Gaga. Lullabelly is a prenatal belt that allows you to plug in your iPod or iPhone and play music to your baby while it’s still in the womb.  The belt is adjustable and also stylish for a prenatal device and can easily be slipped over a shirt to be worn around the home or even outside. There is a large pocket that holds your iPod/iPhone in place and its speaker comes with a built-in adjustable volume control. Lastly everything is washable, so no worries if you get it soiled while partying it up with your unborn child. The Lullabelly retails for $55 and comes in pink or blue patterns.

Juicy Couture Scottie Plush iPod Speakers Bark Your Tunes

Ali — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 04:10:09 +0000

These Scottie Plush iPod Speakers are not only adorable, they’re couture! Juicy Couture that is. This adorable pair of furry speakers resemble Scottie dogs but they’re pink, and they plug into your computer/laptop via USB or any MP3 player via a AUX jack. Upon arrival to your home, they even come packaged in a striped dog house too. There are no details on the system’s specs and sound quality, but I’m sure that they will ‘bark’ loud enough. The Scottie Plush iPod Speakers retail for $68.

Death Grim Reaper USB Speakers Look to Reap Your Computer

Ali — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 06:01:02 +0000

These extremely detailed Grim Reaper speakers are the perfect accent to your computer at work or home, they are especially appropriate to keep you company while you are tirelessly working and secretly hoping for someone to end your misery…. Oh yeah, and they are a nice touch around Halloween too. The speakers won’t blow you away since they only emit 2.5 watts of sound. They do plug into your USB port and the speakers themselves are made of hand-painted resin. The Death Grim Reaper Speakers retail for $36.69.

Hercules XPS 2.0 and 2.1 Speakers Inspire Artist Amylee

Ali — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 05:13:43 +0000

Another example of fashion meets technology. The latest slim line speakers from Hercules were just so appealing, that artist Amylee has created ‘Trend tableaus’ which depict the convergence of consumer technology and style trends. Hercules announced the new XPS 2.0 40 Slim and XPS 2.1 40 Slim Speakers which obviously give us a clue as to her style preference. The XPS 2.0 40 is less than 2 1/2” wide and 9 1/2” tall and designed with a high-quality speaker grille fabric, they offer a total power of 5 watts RMS, and 10 watts at peak. The XPS 2.1 40 also features a subwoofer and output of 32 watts RMS. The Hercules XPS 2.0 40 Slim and XPS 2.1 40 Slim both come with a mini wired remote control, featuring a volume control knob, headphone jack and line in input, allowing users to directly connect an MP3 player. Both are compatible with PC, Mac, MP3 players, etc… The Hercules XPS 2.0 and 2.1 are both sleek and minimalistic in a high gloss black design. The XPS 2.0 40 Slim will be available for $34.99 and the XPS 2.1 40 Slim will be available for $59.99 in early November 2009.

LaCie Sound2 Speakers May be the Best Looking Laptop Speakers Yet

Ali — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 08:21:03 +0000

In the market for a unique pair of speakers? The LaCie Sound2 Speakers are a collaboration between LaCie, designer Neil Poulton, and Cabasse that almost look like a pair of oversized buttons rather than external laptop speakers. The speakers feature a “Class D Digital Amplifier, magnetic shielding, a bass reflex system, Wide Band Driver, and a 30W total peak system output.” It compliments a sleek laptop quite nicely and also features a built-in USB cable for proper wire management as well as dual power options. You can power it the old fashioned way by electricity or by the USB via your computer. It can also easily connect to any MP3 player device as well and works with both Mac and PC. The Lacie Sound2 Speakers designed by Neil Poulton retail for $99.99.

Burton Liquid Lounger is a Party in a Bag with a Built-In Weather Resistant Stereo System

Ali — Sun, 20 Sep 2009 20:04:37 +0000

Summer may be over but that doesn’t mean the party has to stop and Burton is always one to keep the party going. The newest party in a bag is the Liquid Lounger from Burton. The Liquid Lounger holds and insulates 24 beverages as well as ice, includes a Burton branded gulf towel, Ping Pong Balls, Flask, Dice, four neoprene koozies, and “The Kit”. The Pièce de résistance is the built-in weather-resistant stereo system, complete with speaker, amp, and auxiliary input. The included 3.5mm headphone jack works with any iPod, CD, or tape player, and runs off AA batteries. So grab some buds and and party down, this is one bag that will keep the party pumping in any season. The Liquid Lounger is available in Bollywood Native Plaid or True Black and retails for $199.95.

Retro Papercraft Speakers are Real Working USB Speakers

Ali — Fri, 11 Sep 2009 17:47:06 +0000

We love papercraft! and these Retro Papercraft Speakers is a perfect little arts and crafts project to do on a cold rainy day. Just follow the instructions closely and you can assemble your own boombox, phonograph cabinet, or bookshelf stereo all around a USB speaker unit. these papercraft kits around the USB speaker unit. You will be able to plug in your PC or MP3 player, and you’ve got the coolest speaker on your office desk or at home. The sound is only 1W but hey its still pretty awesome. Retro Papercraft Speakers retails for $35.

Cooladio Solar Picnic Plus Bag for a Super Charged Lunch

Ali — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 13:26:17 +0000

The Cooladio Solar Cooler from Picnic Plus is not just a picnic bag but it also has a built-in solar-power docking station. So while the thermal insulated foil keeps your food warm or cold, you can plug in anything that needs to be charged at the same time. MP3 player dying – now it can be juiced up so that it can continue to let the good times roll. The Cooladio has two speakers for you to hook up your MP3 player too and also a headphone jack if you want to listen alone. This bag basically has everything you could need for outdoors fun – now you just need to get some friends. The Cooladio Solar Picnic Plus Bag retails for $84.99 at Sports Authority

iPom Speaker System Uses USB Memory Sticks and SD Cards as Plant Food

Ali — Tue, 18 Aug 2009 13:21:36 +0000

This is probably the only potted plant I won’t kill. The iPom is an adorable external 2.1 Stereo Speaker System that plays music from a USB Memory Stick or SD card. It’s not an iPod dock – YIPPEE!!! However there is a 3.5mm AUX input jack to connect to a MP3 player and other music sources. The total output is 18 watts but it does have a 12w subwoofer. Specs aside, the iPom is an adorable speaker that resembles a potted plant or apple – I’m not quite sure. The colors are very tween’ and women friendly and this device is brought to you by the same company behind the iPig and iPanda. It’s nice to see ingenious speaker systems for a change that are just not the same thing over and over again. The iPom from Speakal has no price yet, but keep checking their website for when it becomes available.

Headphonies II is Ready to Rock Your iPod All Over Again

Ali — Mon, 17 Aug 2009 13:04:12 +0000

The original Headphonies created by Eran Weinberg were such a hit that now there is a series of Headphonies II. These miniature speakers shaped as interesting characters are the cutest compliment to any iPod or MP3 player. The latest designs are called Skully and Stargirl and not only have their looks improved but so has the insides. The speakers are a better quality and an LED indicator turns green when fully charged. Each one comes with a cable and power cord for easy charging and will easily connect to any device, be it MP3 player or computer. The Headphonies II retails for $30 at Charles and Marie.

iLuv Releases iMM9400 Vertical 4CD/MP3 Hi-Fi Audio System with iPhone dock

Chip Chick — Wed, 22 Jul 2009 18:11:17 +0000

iLuv has announced the iMM9400 Vertical 4CD/MP3 Hi-Fi Audio System. So we know what you’re thinking – who actually uses CDs anymore? Turns out that plenty of audiophiles still listen to CDs. But this system has plenty of tech to keep even digital music file fans happy. Aside from being a 4 CD system, it also has an iPhone dock that is compatible with the 3G S and most iPods, plus it also has an SD card slot and USB port for playing back additional MP3 and WMA files. On top of that it features 2 channel speakers, comes with an iPhone/iPod user friendly remote, and a wall mounting kit so that you can show off this system properly in your pad.

iMM9400 Vertical 4CD/MP3 Hi-Fi Audio System

Features

· Works with iPhone3GS and iPod -Plays and charges via universal dock for iPod*

· Synchronize time from your iPhone and iPod

· 4-MP3/CD Audio playback system

· 2 channel speakers deliver the rich and powerful sound

· Plays MP3, WMA files on SD/MMC cards and USB flash memory stick

· Listen to slotMusic through SD card slot or USB port

· Time function (auto on/off) with snooze capability

· Supports subwoofer output jack

· Includes iPhone/iPod user friendly remote control, dock adapters and wall mounting kit

4-CD Player

· Supports Random, Repeat, Intro, and Program functions

· Programmable memory for 40 audio tracks

· Sliding motorized CD door mechanism

Radio

· Enjoy AM / FM radio with PLL digital tuning technology to generate stable frequencies

· Programmable presets for 40 radio stations (10 for AM / 30 for FM)

· Audio output: 10W_RMS + 10W_RMS: 20W_RMS / 40W_PEAK

* Compatible with iPhone 3GS, iPhone3G, iPhone, iPod nano 1^st – 4th generation, iPod touch, iPod touch 2^nd generation, iPod classic, iPod 4th generation, iPod with video and iPod mini

Logitech Announces Four New Multimedia Speakers with 360 Degree Sound

Ali — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 13:43:04 +0000

Last night Logitech announced four new multimedia speakers that may not have docks for iPods, but they do what speakers should do best – blast your ears off. These four new models include the Logitech Speaker System Z320, Logitech Speaker System Z323, Logitech Speaker System Z520 and the Logitech Speaker System Z523. The sound quality and designs have been improved to make these speakers even more sleek and sound more powerful. The multimedia speaker systems feature 360-degree Sound, or omnidirectional acoustics, meaning that movement of the speakers anywhere in a room or on your desk will not deter the sound but only enhance it or stay the same. You won’t lose any quality if you shove it in the corner of your desk. The Logitech Speaker System Z320 and Logitech Speaker System Z323 will retail for $69.99 and be available in August and September respectively. The Logitech Speaker System Z523 is expected to be available soon in July and retail for $99.99. The Logitech Speaker System Z520 is also expected sometime in July and will retail for $129.99.

iDance Buzz Lightyear MP3 Player – Watch as Buzz Gets Buzzed

Ali — Sun, 12 Jul 2009 13:49:33 +0000

I think Woody is going to get jealous of all the attention Buzz Lightyear has been getting lately. First we mentioned the Buzz Lightyear Robot making its way to your home soon – now there is the iDance Buzz Lightyear MP3 player. Connect Buzz and your MP3 player to the external Star Command Base and your music will pump through the built-in speakers. Once the 8″ high Buzz Lightyear hears the music, he will start dancing and grooving to the beat. Why they didn’t just call this Buzz Lightyear external speakers, I’ll never understand, since there is no MP3 player included with this. I guess they were being literal with the word ‘MP3 Player’. There are several different modes for Buzz – Dance Mode, Action Mode and Talk Mode and he requires 3 AA batteries to get his groove on. It’s currently on pre-order for for $49.95.

iHome iHM10 Portable MP3 Stereo Speaker System is Perfect for Dorms

Ali — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 11:19:35 +0000

iHome is busy once again pumping out more portable iPod speakers. The iHM10 is a compact design that not only lets you plug in your iPod but other MP3 players as well through the included audio patch cord. All the player needs to have is a headphone jack for it to connect. iHome’s iHM10 features EXB for expanded bass and comes with a protective carrying case. It operates on 4 AA batteries and is available in various colors. A perfect compliment to any dorm room, bedroom, or office. The iHome iHM10 Portable MP3 Stereo Speaker System retails for $24.99

Wagan 18 Liter Thermo Sport Fridge with Radio and MP3 Player Input

Ali — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 09:20:07 +0000

A lot of us may be hitting the road tomorrow for that nice long July 4th weekend. and when those roadtrips seem like they will never end, wouldn’t it be nice to have something cold to drink atleast? The Wagan 18 Liter Thermo Sport-Fridge with Radio solves that problem. It will keep your food nice and cool at 39°F in the car with its included car adapter, it is ideal for storing drinks, fruits, and other foods. It can also keep food warm up to 140°F. The best part is that when you finally get to your destination, you can sit back and use it as a radio as you watch the fireworks go off. The Wagan has an internal radio with speakers and an audio input jack for you to attach your iPod or MP3 player. The Wagan 18 Liter Thermo Sport-Fridge with Radio retails for $96.85 at Amazon.

G1 Optimus Prime Head with Built in USB Speakers – The Only Way to Listen to Music

Ali — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 13:59:22 +0000

The G1 Optimus Prime Head with Built-In USB-Powered Speakers is just the latest item to pop up at BigBadToyStore to enhance your ever growing collection of Transformer peripherals. The head itself weighs about 3 pounds and the sides of its helmet open up to reveal a set of speakers. The controls for the device are on the back, such as the volume, and it will sit nicely on your desk looking menacingly at others as they pass by it. If Optimus Prime doesn’t do it for you, there will also be a version for Ultra Magnus. There are no details on how decent sounding these things are, but most likely you are not getting them for their sound quality. Both are available for pre-order now and will retail for $49.99.