Okay folks we’re down to crunch time. Christmas Day is fast approaching and if you haven’t finished those lists then you better step on it! With that in mind I’m going to give you what I believe are the top five gifts to give this season. The order isn’t a factor here just the gear that’s on it. I guarantee you any of these is sure to please.

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If a United States enterprise has had a global impact in recent years, one can point to Apple and their success with marketing the iPod and iPhone, along with iTunes. We might have once said, “As American as apple pie.” Now we’re likely to say, “As American as Apple iPod.” Apple has gone international. Now it is ready to break through the remains of an iron shroud as Apple invades Russia and whistles a different iTune.

Throughout most of the 20th century a cold war existed between much of the world and Russia. Actually, Russia was the head state of the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics or USSR. There were walls, both physical and ideological, that separated the USSR from the rest of the world. Western films depicted a sensitive, hair-trigger like relationship with Russia as in Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb. Continue Reading »

 

P-Flip Foldable Power Dock For iPhone 3GS/3G/iPod Touch 3G/2G/1G

Mobility is name that resonates when you think of iPod Touch and iPhone. There’s a unique sense of pleasure of mobile entertainment and communication that rides along with these products. That’s why they are the top sellers around the world in each of their respective categories. Consider them universalisms! Yet both need power. Sometimes you get all wrapped up using them that you forget to power them. Then again, some chargers are bulky and can cramp your mobile life style.

Dexim P-Flip Foldable Power Dock is world’s first foldable, portable, multi-functional and rechargeable power dock. This is a desktop holder with charging & sync, and is also a rechargeable back-up battery pack for Video/Game. Charge your iPhone/iPod Touch on the go. Extends up to 8 hours Talk time, 15 hours Video/Game or 60 hours Music. Continue Reading »

 

At Apple’s conference on 1/27, Steve Jobs announced that 250 million iPods have thus far been sold. Considering a world population of 6.7 billion people, that’s one iPod for every 27 people. Obviously Apple is seeking more market penetration. This means only 1 in every 27 people can listen to an iPod within the privacy of their own ears. IPod speaker systems let more people listen to iTunes.

Among the many audio speaker manufacturers clamoring for a way to accessorize those iPods, Sony has a trick up its sleeve. Did I say trick? Sorry, I meant Trik.

The Sony TRiK iPod Dock Speaker System is designed to play your favorite tracks stored on a compatible iPhone or iPod MP3 player. This speaker system delivers high-performance sound with 75 Watts of total power output. It includes an aux-in jack for use with other MP3 players or for plugging right into your PC. The stylish speaker system also charges your iPod or iPhone while it’s docked and includes a wireless remote.
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Though Apple design and technology is often imitated, Apple products from notebooks to iPhones are distinctive works of art tailored for human use. iSkin products are specifically designed for two things. They protect Apple products while retaining artistic appearances. All iSkin products are manufactured to optimize access for ideal human use. It is the union that personifies your need for style, protection, and ergonomics. At CES 2010, iSkin introduced new cases that refine and extend these ideas further. The iSkin solo FX SE debuts with a brilliant new look and feel thanks to a luxurious outer surface treatment, which combines an elegantly understated matte finish with a subtle embossed designer pattern. Continue Reading »

 

Digital Power Station is a software-based technology developed by a consortium, led by Tony Bongiovi, that offers studio quality sound performance from small speakers. Originally developed for use in car stereos, iHome introduced it as the iHome IP1 Bongiovi home audio system, a high-performance speaker for use with the Apple iPod and iPhone.

iHome is a pioneer as a manufacturer of speakers and clock radios designed for use with the iPod. New York’s J&R Music World offers one of the most comprehensive selections of iHome products.

One year after introducing the world to the first home audio system to incorporate Digital Power Station (DPS) technology, iHome today announced new products for its highly acclaimed Studio Series line. Continue Reading »

 

Looking for a sweet little iPod dock that doesn’t take up too much space? Check out the iHome IH41BR. The iHome IH41BR is great because it’s compatible with most iPods (classic/nano/mini/touch). It includes all the variable plates to dock your iPod, a remote control, a power adapter, and it is pretty much plug and play. Acoustically, the sound is surprisingly good for a mono speaker and much better than what I had previously. The layout is very straightforward; both the unit and the remote control are easy to understand and extremely easy to use. I keep it here in the office and it’s a great way to consolidate and keep clutter down to a minimum.

Pros:

Easy to read LED Good sound for a mono speaker Compact and clean design Aux input to play back non-iPod sources Nice big snooze button

Cons:

iPhone users will hear a slight staticky buzzing right before an incoming call and when data is syncing. It’s not very pronounced, but it does happen every so often. No Radio. Not a deal breaker for me, but might be for some.

Basically, if you need a compact, inexpensive dock/alarm clock that sounds good, iHome’s Rotating Alarm Clock is a contender.

 

Don’t deny it. These new ipod docks by Speakal are ADORABLE. But they aren’t all just looks, you know. These 2.1 stereo systems have multiple speakers, a 9w subwoofer and a remote that will work with your iPod. Have an older iPod (or Zune)? No problem. The iBoo, iPanda and iPig all come with different dock connectors to make sure almost any generation will work properly. Another great feature of these docks is that they will also connect to other devices besides an iPod. Hook em up to your gaming console, your PC, your phone…whatever!

And the sound is great, too. The shape of the system allows for 360 degrees of audio. No matter where you are in a room, the speakers will spread the music out evenly.

Whether you want them for a dorm room, your office, or your kid’s bedroom, these speakers are sure to be pleasing to the ears and the eyes.

 

This ain’t your grandpa’s alarm clock radio. The iLuv HD Radio is more than just an alarm clock radio. It’s capable of receiving AM/FM HD radio signals. You might ask what the significance of this is, so I’ll tell you. HD Radio enables broadcasters to transmit static, hiss and noise free signals, allowing you the end user to enjoy audio at fidelity levels comparable to CD quality.

Programmable station presets and the ability to add an external mp3 player like an iPod via an auxiliary line input make the iLuv HD radio a well rounded device that should please anyone looking to enjoy high quality audio.

To learn more about the iLuv HD Radio, check out our product demo below:

 

The new Apple iPhone looks pretty amazing, but who wants to deal with canceling their current cell phone plan, paying a hefty early termination fee, then signing on with AT&T, which may or may not be your first choice in cell carriers? No worries. You can have all the music listening, touch-screen having, WiFi connecting fun of the iPhone minus all that phone junk with an iPod Touch.

It’s got that magical touchscreen that you know about, and it can connect to the web at any WiFi hotspot. In addition to surfing the web, it can also download songs directly using the iTunes WiFi Music Store. You can get it with twice the capacity of the iPhone, 16GB, which will hold 3,500 songs for your listening pleasure. It also plays video, automatically switching between portrait and landscape modes when you turn it. Who needs the phone with all that stuff?