Small Device-Big Attention April 29, 2008
Posted by admin in : Player , add a commentThanks to the iPod, our days of schlepping around cumbersome boom boxes, Discmans and countless cd’s are over! iPods were introduced to the US market in 2001 and their popularity continues to grow. Today, more than 22 million Americans own a portable digital audio player. For the second time in history, beer was not the number one need of college students, according to the Ridgewood, NJ based Student Monitory; iPod is the #1 need.
The portable digital audio player remains a mystery to some of us. It is about 4″ x 3″. Music is downloaded from the internet or ripped from personal cds and stored on the built in hard drive. Sales conclude that the most popular version is the iPod shuffle; it accounts for about 58% of the sales.
Video iPods are the latest addition to the family. It is the most expensive; however, the most versatile personal listening device yet.
In addition to all of the personal listening devices available, there are countless accessories available on the market. They range from armbands (to protect the machine) to docking stations (allows the machine to stand up and re-charge) to gift cards (for music downloads) to protection plans to remote controls and cords. These accessories allow your iPod to go from just a personal digital audio device to a lean, mean multi-tasking machine.
The latest in the craze is an introduction from Adesso. The iLamp (patent pending) is compatible with all portable music players, the iPod, MP3, CD players, radios, anything with a headphone jack. The idea combines speakers with a lamp. iLamp shipments from Adesso will be available in early September, six models ranging from a boom box to desktop lamps.
“The key is, it sounds good - amazingly good for how small it is”, says Lee Shaakk, Adesso’s music maven. The ilamps will combine sound, style, size and cost into one economical device. Retail prices will vary from $75-$100.
Connie Garrett is the owner of Sweet Peas Home Decor where they are known for creative decor items for home or office. To sign up for the monthly newsletter, visit http://www.sweetpeashomedecor.com
Tags: connie, decor, furniture, garrett, home, iLamp, iPod, lighting, peas, sweetWireless Headsets April 28, 2008
Posted by admin in : Technology, Headphone , add a commentWireless headsets are headphones that are not physically connected to the main device with a wire. These headsets use radio or infrared waves to receive signals from the main source. They provide extremely flexibility to do anything while wearing them-walk, jog, skate or even ski.
Wireless headsets are becoming fairly common even for household use like watching TV or listening to music. Since they are not connected by cords to the main equipment, they allow flexibility to move around and do things like cooking, exercising or any other household chores.
Some wireless headsets use infrared rays for receiving signals, like a remote control. These have a limited range of receiving of a maximum of 30 feet. Cordless headphones, on the other hand, use radio waves. The headset should be adjusted in frequency with the base station so as not to interfere with other devices. These headsets have a greater frequency of up to 2.4 GHz and can reach up to 300 feet.
When buying a wireless headset consider the following: is it comfortable? Does it stay securely in place for long hours? Is the microphone flexible and unobtrusive? Are the volume and other controls easily accessible? Is the sound quality on both the lines clear?
Most wireless headsets these days come with advanced features like standard/voice tube/ noise canceling, the solution type (telephone use/ mobile use/ headset adapter/headset accessory), the kind of ear piece (monaural/binaural), the kind of phone or computer connection to be used with the headset (Bluetooth, USB, 3.5mm/ Analog), the compatibility (to music), the kind of computer usage (VoIP, Computer Gaming), the range of bass/treble, the speaker power, etc. The kind of battery should also be considered since the length of use is dependent on the strength of the battery. Some wireless headsets use rechargeable batteries.
The leading manufacturers of wireless headsets are Plantronics, GN Netcom, Headsets.com, Sennheiser, Jabra, and Sony. The Internet is a good source for locating the ideal wireless headset. There are several web sites that provide comprehensive information about the wide range of wireless headsets available in the market today. Manufacturers also provide the support of online specialists to help you select the best headset, including discounts and warranties.
Headsets provides detailed information about headsets, wireless headsets, phone headsets, aviation headsets and more. Headsets is the sister site of Free Phone Conferencing.
Tags: aviation headsets, headphone, headsets, phone headsets, technology, wireless headsetsAll New iPods April 27, 2008
Posted by admin in : Player , add a commentThe iPod
While the company failed to launch the rumoured touch screen iPod, wireless-capable iPod or iPod phone, it did produce significant updates to its market-leading media player. The new iPods offer larger capacities (30GB,
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