See earbuds.
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- Purebuds
- Of almost all gadgets, earbuds have the least surface area to work with, which means external design innovations are often incremental and minute. Color and style are the most noticeable physical characteristics that manufacturers tweak, but neither has an effect on the performance of an earphone. So, what's a new...
- Product reviews 2008-08-26
- Xmart Volume (dmg)
- If you are listening to music on the earphone, Xmart Volume may help you turn down the music volume when someone nearby talks to you. It then restores the music volume after the conversation. Perfect for "lazy" music lover. Xmart Volume utilizes the built-in microphone of your Mac or iSight...
- Software downloads 2008-06-04
- Sony MDR-AS30G Active Headphones
- Although the headphone market continues to burgeon with new models, it can be surprisingly tough to find a decent, fitness-friendly pair. A few companies, such as Sennheiser, have stepped up to the plate with sport-branded earphones, which feature design attributes meant to keep them secured on the head during activity....
- Product reviews 2008-05-28
- More notes on the active-passive noise cancellation debate
- While traveling cross country last week, I put in a vote for passive noise reduction technology in earphones. Several readers offered some interesting counterpoint. Active canceling targets the low-frequency noises, such as regular sounds of engine noise and fans on an airplane. However, it doesn't really...
- Blog posts 2008-05-27
- A vote for passive noise isolation, not active reduction
- Based on a cross-county flight to NYC I took this week, many travelers are using active noise-reduction technology to shut out the din of the airplane. However, I prefer the passive approach of noise isolation, which is a greener solution, and provides more accurate sound. ...
- Blog posts 2008-05-20
- Panasonic DVD-LS86
- As gadget categories go, the portable DVD player is a rather commoditized lot, with plenty of no-name brands available for $100 or less. To rise above the sea of mediocrity, a player needs some distinguishing characteristics: say, a large screen, improved digital file support (something beyond plain old DVD and...
- Product reviews 2008-05-05
- Troubleshooting Mac OS X software issues
- Apple recently updated its Knowledge Base guide to troubleshooting software problems. Roll up your sleeves, it's a long list. Of course, the first item in Mac OS X: How to troubleshoot a software issue is whether the issue is in hardware or software. And that's trouble...
- Blog posts 2008-03-25
- The Chumby: A Wi-Fi-enabled alarm clock on steroids
- OK, I concede that the Chumby isn't a necessity for anyone's home network. But it's one of those gadgets that's so unusually fun and useful that you gotta have it. Of course, as is the case with many unusually fun devices, it's wildly overpriced at $179.95. ...
- Blog posts 2008-03-03
- Tension Labs EAP03 Audio Processor
- The Tension Labs EAP03 ($179) is a personal headphone amplifier intended for hi-fidelity audio enthusiasts looking to get the best performance from high-end in-ear headphones. DesignMeasuring 3.25 inches by 2 inches by 0.5 inches, the Tension Labs EAP03 has the look and feel of a knock-off iPod Mini constructed by...
- Product reviews 2008-02-15
- Sony DR-BT22 series
- Who says advancement in cell phones can't benefit MP3 players as well? As stereo Bluetooth (otherwise known as A2DP) becomes the standard variety on more and more handsets, we continue to see an influx of stereo Bluetooth headsets. The latest from Sony is the DR-BT22, a portable set with a...
- Product reviews 2008-02-13
- A123 Health Mp3 (exe)
- Health MP3 is software which can protect your hearing. It can improve the timbre with the higher sound effects of 192kbps, which can bring you the pleasant and attractive audio. It also could optimize the audio file according to the principle of human engineering, thereby protect your hearing. It supports...
- Software downloads 2007-11-13
- BlackBerry Patent app boosts ability to simultaneously work with voice and data applications
- A newly published BlackBerry Patent application entitled Advanced Voice and Data Operations in a Mobile Communications Device describes a technology that greatly eases these related processes. The Patent Abstract provides at least some insight into what is being proposed here: ...
- Blog posts 2007-10-18
- A123 Health AAC (exe)
- Health AAC is software which can protect your hearing. It can improve the timbre with the higher sound effects of 192kbps, which can bring you the pleasant and attractive audio.It also could optimize the audio file according to the principle of human engineering, thereby protect your hearing. It supports all...
- Software downloads 2007-10-12
- Shure SE420 Sound Isolating Earphones (white)
- When it comes to audio, most people don't spend enough on speakers or headphones. Despite the fact that your headphones are the pieces of the puzzle that actually make the sound that you hear, the vast majority of the people I see around New York City have nasty $10 earbuds...
- Product reviews 2007-09-05
- Shure SE420 Sound Isolating Earphones (black)
- When it comes to audio, most people don't spend enough on speakers or headphones. Despite the fact that your headphones are the pieces of the puzzle that actually make the sound that you hear, the vast majority of the people I see around New York City have nasty $10 earbuds...
- Product reviews 2007-09-05
- That damned recessed iPhone headphone jack
- That damned recessed iPhone headphone jackI have an idea why...It may be to prevent the internal headphone jack from being broken away from the Circuit Board during use, this was a big issue on iPods.RE: That damned recessed iPhone headphone jackThe reason for the recessed jack was given. It...
- Discussion threads 2007-09-05
- Stillborn: Palm's Foleo
- Stillborn: Palm's FoleoI actually wanted oneI am disappointed that they didn't get the feedback they wanted for the project to continue. I would have more than likely purchased one. I wanted to set it up similar to the Nokia's NSeries of devices. Though I know this wouldn't...
- Discussion threads 2007-09-04
- Is the HTC Advantage really the most powerful mobile office?
- I posted my first impressions of the HTC Advantage about 10 days ago and have been using it as my primary device ever since it arrived. I actually wrote 90% of this review on the HTC Advantage with a Think Outside Sierra Bluetooth keyboard. Yes, I have even been using...
- Blog posts 2007-08-28
- Nintendo DS Headset
- Several games for the Nintendo DS use the system's onboard microphone for commands and communication. You can talk to your dog in Nintendogs, shout legalese in Phoenix Wright, and even voice chat with friends over the Internet with Metroid Prime: Hunters and Pokemons Diamond and Pearl. Unfortunately, doing all these...
- Product reviews 2007-08-07
- Mio DigiWalker P550
- When you're constantly traveling, the less gadgets, the better, which is why a PDA-GPS combo like the Mio DigiWalker P550 can be an attractive option for the mobile professional. As a PDA, it allows you to organize your various appointments and trip information as well as provide you with the...
- Product reviews 2007-07-24
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