Archive for 2008
Belkin Neoprene Sports Armband for iPod nano 3G (Black/Gray)
Saturday, September 6th, 2008 
The ultra-comfortable Sport Armband is hand-washable and water-resistant. It gives you full protection, easy-navigation to your iPod, and minimizes bulk on your arm.
Electronics:
Armband carries and protects iPod nano 3G during a workout, Integrated pocket holds key during workout, Made of comfortable and waterproof neoprene, Snug fit prevents iPod from jostling, Velcro closure provides quick adjustments
Company: Belkin
List Price: $19.99
Amazon Price: $7.20
Used Price: $10.92
Zune 8 GB Digital Media Player Black (2nd Generation)
Thursday, August 14th, 2008 
.caption { font-family: Verdana, Helvetica neue, Arial, serif; font-size: 10px; font-weight: bold; font-style: italic; } Music and entertainment, your way. That’s what the Zune 8 GB Digital Media Player is designed to deliver. The Zune easily connects you with your music, videos, and pictures wherever and whenever you want, and unlike the iPod, it even has a built-in FM tuner so you can keep up with local news and sports. Your Zune gives you the power to wirelessly share full-length tracks, playlists, pictures and podcasts with your other Zune-wielding friends, and it is available in four bold colors. And when you receive songs that you just can’t get out of your head, you can easily tag the songs and buy them the next time you sync up. Whether you’re listening to music, radio, or rocking out to the latest music videos on the bright, roomy screen, the Zune allows you to tailor your entertainment, right in the palm of your hand. Watch a demo on Zune.
The Zune easily connects you with your music, videos, and pictures wherever and whenever you want, and it is available in four bold colors. |
Share full-length tracks of your favorite songs, albums, playlists, pictures, and even audio podcasts with other Zune users. (Red Zune shown here with Dock Pack v2 with remote, sold separately.) |
Store up to 2,000 songs, 25,000 pictures, or 25 hours of video. |
Get all your favorite music at the Zune Marketplace. |
Simple, Innovative Controls
The Zune is a breeze to use with new, intuitive touch controls. Don’t subject yourself to cumbersome, slow scrolling. The innovative new Zune pad makes browsing your music, video and picture collections fun and effortless. You’ll fly through your favorites and get to just what you’re looking for in no time flat. This powerhouse device stores up to 2,000 songs, 25,000 pictures, or 25 hours of video. (Please note that music estimates are based on 128 kbps WMA files, with length of 4 minutes each; pictures transferred to Zune will be optimized for Zune screen size; and video estimates are based on 500 kbps WMV files with 128 kbps WMA audio tracks.)
That’s a lot of entertainment, and you’ll appreciate it even more with the Zune’s awesome screen. The super-slim, ultra-portable Zune sports a durable, 1.8-inch color screen that provides uncompromising portable video viewing. This Zune also comes equipped with headphones and three pairs of foam headphones covers. Your favorite music, videos, and pictures have never looked and sounded better.
FM Radio
The Zune also features a built-in FM radio tuner so that you can listen to local FM stations or tune-in programming while you’re at the gym. Advanced tuning capabilities allow you to see the name of the song that’s currently playing on select frequencies.
Wireless Sync
We’re all exhausted by the cables and wires that tangle up our lives. Luckily, the Zune is one device that doesn’t require another cord. You can easily connect to your home wireless network and sync your Zune with your PC collection of digital goodies. You can also sync using the dock, AC adapter, or speaker dock accessory (not included).
The Zune Community and Marketplace
Zune is all about sharing and community. At the Zune Online Community, you’ll discover, share, and leave your musical mark. Create a Zune card and Zune profile page to reflect your musical identity. From the Zune Online Community, you can invite friends, share song recommendations, post comments, and browse member pages to unearth new tunes and connect to others who share your musical tastes.
When you’re ready to purchase music and load your device with new tunes, turn to Zune Marketplace. With more than 3 million songs, DRM-free MP3s, music videos, audio/video podcasts, and more content added every day, you’ll certainly get your fill. The store is always open and just a mouse click away. You can also choose between the download or subscription packages–buy individual songs and albums, or snag a Zune Pass subscription with all you can eat access to discover and explore the nooks and crannies of artists and genres.
Zune-to-Zune Sharing
Once your Zune is loaded with good stuff, you’ll be ready to embrace wireless Zune-to-Zune sharing. Share full-length tracks of your favorite songs, albums, playlists, pictures, and even audio podcasts. You can listen to the full track of any song you receive up to three times, and you can even pass along songs that are shared with you to other friends. If you find a song you really love, you can easily add it to your wishlist and buy it later when you sync to your PC. When it comes to syncing and importing your music, the Zune makes it easy. Zune software can automatically import your existing music, pictures, and videos from iTunes and Windows Media Player in a variety of formats, including your existing playlists and song ratings.
Recorded TV or Movies to Go
The Zune will also automatically import TV shows or movies recorded using a PC running Windows Media Center in Windows Vista. Record all your favorites, sync to your Zune, and hit the road with your favorite TV shows right in your pocket.
Your Games. Your Music. Your Way.
Another awesome feature is the Zune’s compatibility with the Xbox 360. Plug your Zune into your Xbox 360 to customize the soundtrack in supported games. You also can stream music, pictures, and videos from the Zune software on your PC to your Xbox 360 console using a wireless connection. Whether you’re staying in or going out, travelling or working, the Zune can be right there with you, providing loads of entertainment direct from your pocket.
What’s in the Box
Zune 8 GB Digital Media Player, headphones, sync cable, and three pairs of foam headphone covers.
Electronics:
8 GB digital media player stores up to 2,000 songs, 25,000 pictures or 25 hours of video, Features wireless Zune-to-Zune sharing so you can swap tracks and other media, Big, bright, 1.8-inch color screen, Compatible with Zune Marketplace for media downloads and subscription services, Automatically imports your existing music, pictures, and videos form iTunes and Windows Media Player in a variety of formats
Company: Zune
(2007-11-13)
List Price: $199.00
Amazon Price: $141.95
Used Price: $139.95
SanDisk Sansa e250 2 GB MP3 Player with microSD Expansion Slot (Black)
Thursday, August 7th, 2008 
The Sansa e200 Series MP3 players are the created by the leaders in flash memory and provides everything you need for music, photo, and video clip playback. The very attractive, sleek design includes a 1.8 TFT color screen with advanced navigational features and an easy to use interface. You can also avoid scratches and cracks with the durable Liquidmetal backing. This Sansa e250 provides superior sound playback and supports Microsoft PlaysForSure subscription music. The SanDisk Media Converter supports most image formats to enjoy photos and small personal videos. The Sansa e250 provides a microSD card slot for content portability. Up to 20 hours of battery life (based on continuous, standard playback of 128Kb MP3 files) microSD Expansion Slot - for additional Storage space Digital FM Tuner - with on-the-fly FM recording Voice Recording Minimum System Requirements - Windows XP Windows Media Player 10+ Intel Pentium class PC or higher CD-ROM Drive USB 2.0 Port 1 Year Manufacturer’s Warranty
Electronics:
CDSleek, ultra-thin digital audio/image/video player with 2 GB of flash memory, Compatible with MP3, WMA, and WMA-DRM10 music files (PlaysForSure), FM tuner with record capability and voice recorder; bright 1.8-inch color TFT LCD, Convert most popular video formats (MPEG-4, WMV) to play on device, User-replaceable rechargeable lithium-ion battery for up to 20 hours of life
Company: SanDisk
List Price: $199.99
Amazon Price: $53.90
Used Price: $39.95
Apple iPod touch 8 GB with Software Upgrade
Sunday, July 27th, 2008 
(not the iPhone) With the Apple iPod touch, Apple has married the iPhone’s revolutionary multi-touch interface to their popular digital media player. So instead of a Click Wheel, you just use your fingers to flick through your music, photos, and video. Two fingers can be used in a pinching or spreading motion as well, which zooms in and out of photos and web pages. That’s right, the iPod touch is the first iPod to offer web access. It does this via built-in Wi-Fi support. There’s even a special iTunes Wi-Fi Store, so you can browse and purchase new music and video while you’re on the road. The latest iPod touch now offers a suite of new applications, including email, maps, and handy widgets for weather, notes, and stocks. The new iPod touch also features a customizable home screen that lets you rearrange buttons and create your own Web Clips. Ports - Dock Connector & Stereo Minijack Connects to a PC or Mac through USB (using the dock connector) 802.11b/g Wi-Fi Wireless / Safari web browser Charge Time - about 3 hours (1.5 hours fast charge to 80% capacity) Audio Support - AAC (16 to 320 Kbps), Protected AAC (from iTunes Store), MP3 (16 to 320 Kbps), MP3 VBR, Audible (formats 2, 3, & 4), Apple Lossless, WAV, & AIFF Photo Support - Syncs iPod-viewable photos in JPEG, BMP, GIF, TIFF, PSD (Mac only), and PNG formats Video Support - H.264 video, up to 1.5 Mbps, 640 by 480 pixels, 30 frames per second, Low-Complexity version of the H.264 Baseline Profile with AAC-LC audio up to 160 Kbps, 48kHz, stereo audio in. m4v,. mp4, and. mov file formats; H.264 video, up to 2.5 Mbps, 640 by 480 pixels, 30 frames per second, Baseline Profile up to Level 3.0 with AAC-LC audio up to 160 Kbps, 48kHz, stereo audio in. m4v,. mp4, and. mov file formats; MPEG-4 video, up to 2.5 Mbps, 640 by 480 pixels, 30 frames per second, Simple Profile with AAC-LC audio up to 160 Kbps, 48kHz, stereo audio in. m4v,. mp4, and. mov file formats Unit Dimension
Electronics:
(not the iPhone) Includes - Earphones, USB cable, dock adapter/connector, polishing cloth, & stand, 8GB of storage (approx. 1,750 songs), Battery Life - up to 22 hours of music / up to 5 hours of video, 3.5 Widescreen Multi-Touch Display, New Applications - Email, Maps, and widgets for weather, notes and stocks
Company: Apple Computer
List Price: $299.99
Amazon Price: $240.00
Used Price: $218.00
Logitech Pure-Fi Anywhere Compact Speakers for iPod (Black)
Thursday, May 29th, 2008 
Enjoy clear sound and maximum bass with iPod speakers that go where you go, around the house or on the road. The Pure-Fi Anywhere speaker system uses a unique combination of speaker drivers to deliver clear sound with maximum bass and minimal distortion. Its compact size and long battery life make it the ideal companion to your iPod. A set of 2″ Max-X active, high-excursion drivers delivers full, balanced audio, while 3-inch pressure drivers maximize the bass response. iPod compatibility - Supports all iPod models with dock connector including iPod Nano and iPod Video, 1G and 3G iPod models and other portable music players via 3.5mm auxiliary input
Electronics:
Product Type - Speaker, System Components - Portable Speakers, Audio Amplifier - Integrated, Connectivity Technology - Wired, Compatibility: iPod mini; iPod nano 1G, 2G, 3G; iPod classic 4G, 5G, 5.5G, 6G; iPod touch
Company: Logitech
List Price: $159.32
Amazon Price: $75.00
Used Price: $69.09
Apple iPod touch 8 GB with Software Upgrade (not the iPhone)
Tuesday, May 20th, 2008
With the Apple iPod touch, Apple has married the iPhone’s revolutionary multi-touch interface to their popular digital media player. So instead of a Click Wheel, you just use your fingers to flick through your music, photos, and video. Two fingers can be used in a pinching or spreading motion as well, which zooms in and out of photos and web pages. That’s right, the iPod touch is the first iPod to offer web access. It does this via built-in Wi-Fi support. There’s even a special iTunes Wi-Fi Store, so you can browse and purchase new music and video while you’re on the road. The latest iPod touch now offers a suite of new applications, including email, maps, and handy widgets for weather, notes, and stocks. The new iPod touch also features a customizable home screen that lets you rearrange buttons and create your own Web Clips. Ports - Dock Connector & Stereo Minijack Connects to a PC or Mac through USB (using the dock connector) 802.11b/g Wi-Fi Wireless / Safari web browser Charge Time - about 3 hours (1.5 hours fast charge to 80% capacity) Audio Support - AAC (16 to 320 Kbps), Protected AAC (from iTunes Store), MP3 (16 to 320 Kbps), MP3 VBR, Audible (formats 2, 3, & 4), Apple Lossless, WAV, & AIFF Photo Support - Syncs iPod-viewable photos in JPEG, BMP, GIF, TIFF, PSD (Mac only), and PNG formats Video Support - H.264 video, up to 1.5 Mbps, 640 by 480 pixels, 30 frames per second, Low-Complexity version of the H.264 Baseline Profile with AAC-LC audio up to 160 Kbps, 48kHz, stereo audio in. m4v,. mp4, and. mov file formats; H.264 video, up to 2.5 Mbps, 640 by 480 pixels, 30 frames per second, Baseline Profile up to Level 3.0 with AAC-LC audio up to 160 Kbps, 48kHz, stereo audio in. m4v,. mp4, and. mov file formats; MPEG-4 video, up to 2.5 Mbps, 640 by 480 pixels, 30 frames per second, Simple Profile with AAC-LC audio up to 160 Kbps, 48kHz, stereo audio in. m4v,. mp4, and. mov file formats Unit Dimension
Electronics:
Includes - Earphones, USB cable, dock adapter/connector, polishing cloth, & stand, 8GB of storage (approx. 1,750 songs), Battery Life - up to 22 hours of music / up to 5 hours of video, 3.5 Widescreen Multi-Touch Display, New Applications - Email, Maps, and widgets for weather, notes and stocks
Company: Apple Computer
List Price: $299.99
Amazon Price: $270.00
Used Price: $224.99
