iPod Tower of Sound: The iTower Omega

We’ve seen designs like this before but none quite so slim (5� wide). Keep in mind that it’s from the makers of the questionable Ionic Breezes, but that doesn’t mean every tower of power they put out is shite. The iTower Omega features 4 speakers and 2 subwoofers and 1 universal iPod dock perched on its head. No remote, so naturally I am disappointed.

Available here for $300.

7 comments March 12th, 2007

HD DVD Boasts Largest Capacity Disc – Take that Blu-Ray

In the hopes of keeping rival Blu-ray at bay, Toshiba, developer of HD-DVD, has announced its 51GB capacity HD DVD. Blu-Ray has long been regarded as the technically superior disc with a 50GB capacity. Previous HD DVD discs only held 15GB or 30GB of data. The extra capacity is accomplished through a 3rd layer. It remains to be scene if the “3rd layer� will increase cost and production time significantly.

51 GB HD DVD disc rivals Blu-ray capacity [TGDaily]

3 comments February 28th, 2007

Rotating TV Wall (think Austin Powers)

For the price of just $3600 you can split your over sized room in two and share one flat panel television using the built-in swivelling wall.  Comes in a Java Matte and a white finish, and swivels at the touch of a finger.  Place it accordingly to any wall and you’ve got a hidden liquor cabinet Austin Powers style.

Available at Costco.

4 comments January 22nd, 2007

Ultra Slim Casio Projector

Casio recently unveiled its 32mm thick DLP projector (spec sheet shows 43mm. so maybe Aving misread). The device, otherwise known as the XJ-S30/S35, can produce 2000 Ansi lumens from its 26mm diameter lens, and offers WLAN and USB support. The spec sheet indicates that at best it can produce an SXGA image (1280 x 1024), but given its small foot print who can complain.

Casio’s 32mm-thick super slim portable DLP projector [Aving]

3 comments December 20th, 2006

SpeckTone Retro iPod Speakers

Retro junkies rejoice. Speck Products has a top-loading iPod stereo speaker system called the SpeckTone Retro. Sure, there are hundreds of iPod speaker systems on the market. What makes this system unique is the design.

The designers of the SpeckTone Retro have succeeded in making a product that looks modern and retro at the same time. The way they’ve paired clean modern styled lines with the nostalgic elegance of the 1950’s is very impressive. The end result is an iPod speaker system that doesn’t replicate or compete with the modern, sleek look of the iPod itself. These speakers almost feel like they could be in Lucy & Ricky’s living room.

The SpeckTone Retro sells for under $150 and has the following features:

• 28 watt output
• 4 inch subwoofer
• two 3 inch drivers
• 1/8″ mini plug auxiliary input
• Sleek & Stylish Retro design
• Analog Circuitry for rich, deep tone
• High-gloss lacquered wood cabinet
• Includes 2 free iPod skins (video & nano)
• Backlit ‘green glow’ volume knob
• compatible with the following iPods: 4G, 5G, nano and mini

The SpeckTone Retro comes in 3 high-gloss lacquered color finishes, black, white and green, and is available from Amazon.com. Thanks to the guys at iPastudio for turning us on to this.

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6 comments November 4th, 2006

Touchscreen DVD/CD Player: Classe CDP-202

The CDP-202 by Classe is purportedly the first DVD-audio/CD/DVD player to include a touch screen LCD for control and viewing.  The player can read CD, DVD audio, DVD video, MP3, WMA, VCD, and S-VCD.   We’re assuming you get all the high end audio hooks in addition to the composite and S-video plug-ins available.

The Classe CDP-202 should be in available in August for a handsome price.

CDP-202 CD player with touch screen controls [FarEastGizmos]

4 comments August 2nd, 2006

Logitech Harmony Remote Software on Intel Macs

So I recently was trying to program a Logitech Harmony 880 Universal Remote on my MacBook Pro and encountered some problems.  I couldn’t find any posts on this on the web so I figured I’d share this with you guys.

The current Mac OS X Logitech Harmony Remote Software does NOT work on Intel Macs.  This is a known issue at Logitech and they are working on a universal binary.  If you call up tech support and get escalated to a higher tech they can get you a beta version of the new software.

The Logitech Harmony family of remotes is fanastic and one of the few I’ve seen with software for the Mac.  I sure hope they get the universal binary out soon.

24 comments May 19th, 2006

Mitsubishi Laser Rear Projection TV

Mitsubishi plans to demonstrate a 52�? laser rear projection sometime this week. Laser rear projection TV should not only produce images of never before seen clarity, but last for the lifetime of the set unlike current rear projection TV bulbs that have to be replaced periodically due to burn out. TV picture will be generated from 3 solid state lasers and don’t expect these until late 2007.

Laser Powered Flat Screen TV [GadgetSpy]

3 comments April 3rd, 2006