Yesterday we got a chance to check out the launch of the Club Beats section at the brand spanking new Best Buy in Union Square (which took over Circuit City's old digs - may it rest in peace). Best Buy has teamed up with Monster and Beats by Dr. Dre to be one of the first big box retailers to offer not just its typical electronic and technological wares but also a source for hard core DJ's to come and spin some tunes, mix tracks, and test out DJ equipment such as turntables, headphones, and software. I watched as some people were

You can tell that from the moment you look at its minimalist design, that the Jabra Halo is not your typical stereo bluetooth A2DP headset. The HALO sports touchscreen controls on its right hand earpiece and it also features AVRCP which lets you play and pause music tracks, as well as skip backward and forward on music tracks.

There have been rumors of a white edition of the Beats by Dr. Dre going as far back as 2008. Rumor had it that they would cost $700 and be available as a limited edition. Well they are finally here and we're glad that the rumors weren't true. This white pair costs $299.95 and doesn't seem to be a limited edition. However they to seem to be an exclusive to the Apple Store. These are essentially the same great pair of Beats, just in white. We're not complaining.

Today at the Fast Company’s Masters of Design event at the Chelsea Art Museum in Manhattan, we got to take a good look at the stunning HP Envy 15 Beats Limited Edition. The system is one of the best looking laptops we've ever laid eyes upon, and we've eyed many. However it also happens to be a fingerprint magnet, but it's worth the sacrifice for all its beauty. The laptop also of course compliments the Beats by Dr. Dre headphones perfectly. We're starting to think that there just aren't enough black/red colored combo gadgets out there, and maybe there should be. Anyway, check out the gallery for more up close pics.

If you you thought the HP Envy 15 was already a sexy cutting edge laptop well it just got a whole lot sexier. The new limited edition HP ENVY 15 Beats  PC with integrated Beats Audio emerged today and is once again a collaboration between Dr. Dre, chairman of Interscope Geffen A&M Records and Beats co-founder Jimmy Iovine, and now HP. The design features a sleek, piano black high-gloss finish and famous Beats design as found on the Beats by Dr. Dre headphones.  The HP ENVY 15 Beats limited edition comes with Native Instruments’ Traktor LE software and Audio 2 DJ. It weighs 5.19 pounds and is 1-inch thick, and features the Intel Core  i7 mobile processor.  You will also be able to choose between two different displays.

Today in New York, Monster officially launched the Heartbeats by Lady Gaga and like with everything Gaga - there was mass hysteria. As her song Paparazzi played in the background at the New York Palace Hotel - Noel Lee, Dr Dre, and Jimmy Iovine all welcomed their newest collaborator on to the stage. But Lady Gaga aside, we were here for the headphones and once the 'paparazzi' left the room, the discussion focused on the Heartbeats. Poised and professional and most of the time concealed behind her fab sunglasses, Lady Gaga explained her passion for writing music and the importance of experiencing quality sound reproduction. She went on to explain why she chose the design of a triangle to exemplify the three things she would die without: love, fashion, and writing. Like with any genius, there is a method to their madness. Monster insures that the quality of the sound is still rich, despite being 'fashion' earphones. And even though these are likely to be labeled for women, Lady Gaga herself describes the Heartbeats designed to be 'unisex', at least for her fans anyway.

HP has a slew of slick new laptops and netbooks to unveil this week. At the highend, is the new Envy series. These two new laptops are essentially a brainchild of HP and their Voodoo Envy line. The new Envy13 sports HP's new radiance display that is exceptionally bright and colorful to behold in person. This is definitely one of the best laptop displays on the market. Weighing just 3.74lbs, measuring 0.8 inches with a 13.1 inch screen (16:9), this high performance laptop comes with 7 hours of battery life that can be extended up to a whopping 18 hours using an ultra-high capacity battery slice, that discreetly covers the bottom of the laptop. This is the laptop for long plane flights and road trips - never fight for a seat at Starbucks near an outlet again! Under the hood you can expect the latest Intel SL9000 series Core 2 Duo processor and an ATI Mobility Radeon HD 4330 512mb video card. The Envy13

If you've ever watched a Lady Gaga music video carefully, then you might have noticed that Lady Gaga is a fan of the Beats by Dr. Dre. Now Lady Gaga has teamed up Monster and Dr. Dre to produce the Heartbeats by Lady Gaga which have been designed by Lady Gaga herself! Available in pink/white, silver, white or black, these earbud style headphones are indeed very glam. They feature Monster's exclusive flat cable design which was first seen in the Beats Tour In-Ear headphones. A plush red travel case, and multiple ear tips will also be included with the headphones when they become available in October 2009. The press release says that they will be available in October in a wide range of color choices ranging from $99.95 to $149.95 in pricing. Finally a pair of headphones for women that isn't patronizing! And we're sure that since they're from the Dr. Dre / Monster team they'll be awesome. Read on for more details from the press release!

It looks like Monster Cable and Beats by Dr. Dre are having a busy Labor Day. They have unveiled a new headphone line called the on-ear Beats Solo. The Beats Solo are high performance headphones that are essentially an entry level pair of the Beats by Dr. Dre. Unlike their older sibling, these are more lightweight and smaller. The Beats Solo will be available in November in both black and white versions.

It's the hizzle with shizzle, or oh, nevermind... it is actually the Skullcrushers Snoop Dogg. Back in January Skullcandy had announced a collaboration with the linguistic rapper and they have finally hit the web and are for sale. Did Snoop get jealous of the success of the Beats by Dr. Dre? The style isn't all that bad and is similar to the other variations Skullcandy already sells. The design is mostly paisley and available in blue or black. Supposedly, the headphones' padded headband and huge earcups are like putting a pair of subwoofers to your ears. The Skullcrushers Snoop Dogg retails for $79.95.

Monster once again, wants you to feel the music not just listen to it. In a private gathering last night we got a chance to sample the Monster Turbine Pro. Previously we had reviewed the Monster Turbine In-Ear Speaker and as much as we liked that ‘in-ear speaker’ there was something missing,  it didn’t quite blow us off our chairs like the Beats by Dr. Dre did. Before popping the Turbine Pro into my ears, I noticed right away the new design. The in-ear speaker housing is still the same shape but now the buds have a gold plated finish, not ...

For a while now I've been looking for an affordable replacement to my dying iPhone earbuds. I wanted a pair that had a built-in mic, as well as answer button, and of-course -it should have good sound quality without costing an arm and a leg. At home, I have my Beats by Dr. Dre for when I want a serious sound session. But when I'm on the go with my iPhone, I want something practical and affordable. And because I'm on the go, I know from experience that I'm likely to destroy and go through earbuds quickly - which is why I want them to be affordable so that ...

Monster has just announced that within the next few months, all of their popular heapdhones will have support for the new third generation iPod shuffle with VoiceOver. That includes the Beats by Dr. Dre family, the Turbine In-Ear Speakers, as well as upcoming models. Monster will also be soon offering an adapter for adding iPod shuffle VoiceOver control to any pair of headphones. We're happy to hear that Monster wont be leaving Shuffle users out in the cold, now if only Apple would be as considerate.

Congratulations to our winners of the Monster's Beats by Dr. Dre Valentine's Day Giveaway. It was a tough call, choosing between the very sad photos of headphones that so many folks sent in. But ultimately, there were a few headphones that stood out sooo very pathetically. The winner scored himself a pair of Monster's Beats by Dr. Dre, while the runner ups all won an iCarCharger 200. Here are images of the winning entries: Dennis D. of Union, New Jersey (above photo). And the runner ups: [gallery=118]

This Valentine's Day you and the Beats by Dr. Dre could be making beautiful music together. Send us in a photo of your old/ used/ ugly/ gnarly/ decaying headphones and one lucky winner will win a pair of the totally awesome Beats by Dr. Dre. We have three great runner up prizes as well. Three runner ups will win a Monster Cable iCarCharger 200 for the iPod/iPhone. The iCarCharger 200 not only lets you charge your iPod on the road, it also lets you control it via track and playlist controls built in to the charger, while also providing a premium audio experience with advanced noise reduction. And to see why we're so crazy about the Beats, check out our full review. LAST DAY TO ENTER IS SUNDAY FEBRUARY 8TH

This Valentine's Day you and the Beats by Dr. Dre could be making beautiful music together. Send us in a photo of your old/ used/ ugly/ gnarly/ decaying headphones and one lucky winner will win a pair of the totally awesome Beats by Dr. Dre. We have three great runner up prizes as well. Three runner ups will win a Monster Cable iCarCharger 200 for the iPod/iPhone. The iCarCharger 200 not only lets you charge your iPod on the road, it also lets you control it via track and playlist controls built in to the charger, while also providing a premium audio experience with advanced noise reduction. And to see why we're so crazy about the Beats, check out our full review.

After the highly successful release of Monster's Beats by Dr. Dre, it seemed the writing was on the wall for a pair of earbuds to be released soon. Well just as expected, Monster did just that and released in conjunction with Dr. Dre again, a pair of earphones called Beats Tour high resolution in-ear headphones. The Beats are certainly a quality product and a pair of headphones that stand head above the rest in design and rich sound for the casual music consumer or even audiophile.  The Beats Tour is aiming to do just the same in the 'earbuds' marketplace. Design: Just like the Beats by Dr. Dre, the Tours ...

It's that time of the year again - gift giving time! For this year's gift guide, we promise not to recommend anything that is obvious. Duh - an iPod Touch? Check. Playstation 3? Check. You know - all those big ticket items which we're pretty sure, that unless you've been living under a rock, you know that they'd make great gifts. We've broken down our gift guide in to core categories - each of which includes items with price tags that are more affordable, and then some which aren't quite as affordably priced - but we promise that they are worth every penny....

Monster is at it again with creating headphones that not only allow you to listen to music, but to feel it. Earlier in the week we announced the new pair of in-ear headphones from Monster named Turbine In-Ear Speakers. These new set of 'earbuds' will bring back to music the quality and depth that was lacking in your run of the mill earbuds, or so Monster claims. Design When Monster designed the Turbine In-Ear Speakers it was obvious they had in mind their very own component cable. When you first look at Turbine's design you can definitely see where the inspiration came from. The metal housing of the earbud that a passerby would see, resembles the ridges of the famous Monster component cables, and right in the center is the Monster logo. The right ear speaker has a red lining on it and then the left one has a blue lining. When I held the pair in my hand it was pretty light. I was afraid though to smack them around too much in my hand that I might chip the metal but I didn't. Another impressive feature which is a similar design element to the Shure E4c earphones is the earplug-like design. Included with the Turbine is an assortment of 4 pairs of rubbery eartips. Each pair is larger or smaller to fit into your ear canal comfortably. If you pick the right one for your ear, not only will you enhance your listening experience but you'll also eliminate the noise around you. Overall, the design detail alone of the Turbine has the essence of the Monster branding and quality all over it.

I rarely use Bluetooth headsets, I don't care for them really since they are always in one ear and tend to fall out of it regardless of the design.  However when I got a chance to review the Cardo S-2 Stereo Bluetooth Headset, I was more enticed by the fact it actually resembled a a pair of normal headphones. Design: The Cardo S-2 is a compact pair of Bluetooth headphones that easily twist into a travel friendly shape without fear that they will break.  All the functions of the headset are on the right ear cup. The Bluetooth pairing button, controls for the music (play/pause), volume control, and the USB input ...

After testing the beats by dr. dre last week, it was pretty much settled that there would be nothing else that could compare, it basically accomplished everything you could want out of an expensive pair of headphones. However when was I was asked to review Atomic Bass from Radius, I was taken by the fact that for small earphones it claimed to also deliver excellent bass perfectly suited for Hip-Hop and Dance music. Was this a joke or was I going to be surprised.... I was about to find out.