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There has been countless times when I have been “noodling” on my guitar, yah know, playing but not really paying attention, and I write a stellar riff. And many times that moment has come and gone, and I don’t even remember how to play it, but I know it was cool. No more was. Line 6 addresses all of the scatterbrained ADD fools like me through the release of the Back Track, and the Back Track Mic. Dubbed as “Inspiration Insurance” the Back Track is “Always On” for use up to 24 hours a day, which sets it apart from any other pocket recorder with a mic, cuz you don’t have to futz with a record button. Just turn it on at the beginning of your jam, and the Back Track only records when it detects an incoming signal via 1/4 input or a condenser mic. If you end up writing a ballsy riff, just tap the “Mark” button and the riff is remembered. At the end of the day you can recharge the battery through a USB port, as well as transfer any “Marked” riffs Wav. file style. Sounds killer. It also sounds like it might be useful for comedian or hip-hop heads that are well spoken, and want to capture their verbalisms throughout the day.

Priced at $99 and $149. Check it out here.

No, you are not imagining things. When the Sony Mylo was first released in January of this year, it was a lot more expensive than it is now. At that time, the hefty price tag read $300 smackeroos, but all that has changed now.

Are the people at Sony becoming more generous to an adoring public who loves their products? Probably not, that is, unless Tinkerbelle really does live somewhere out there. But Sony has announced that it will take $100 dollars off the original asking price, dropping the final cost to $200 dollars.

There have been some improvements to the original in that this model has a mega-pixel camera, backlit keyboard and some customization in the form of a removable faceplate. The hope is that this model will appeal to young adults who can have good wireless entertainment without paying an expensive wireless subscription fee. The Sony Mylo2 can be bought at PMP Today.

If Sony is desperate enough to sell more phones by cutting $100 from the original value, their profit margin must have been significant up to now. Perhaps Sony just needs to know if price was the reason the first model didn’t sell too well.

Time (and money) will tell.

[MobileWhack]

By: Albert S

The Imation Apollo Pro WX Wireless USB external drive connects to your desktop or laptop without wires. What this means is that if you’re in connection range, this HDD automagicwirelessly connects to your PC and starts syncing up your data.

[Everything USB]

By: Albert S

Asus announced built-in 3G (3.75G HSUPA connectivity) for their Eee PC 901 models, starting in October 2008. Smart move by Asus as these ultra portable, “all day battery” netbooks are perfectly suited for 3G-go-to-the-beach connectivity.

Now you really can be like those faceless people in the Corona ads, lounging around in solitary paradise; trees swaying, waves gently lapping, ice cold beer in one hand, Eee PC in other…hey Christen, can I get one of these for review??

Official press release after the ‘leap’ Read More

By: Albert S

On October 5th, Eye-Fi is set to release a firmware update that doubles the rate of transfer speeds and adds the ability to send images directly to Adoramapix or Apple’s MobileMe. The cheaper Eye-Fi units can also be upgraded to use Skyhook geotagging and online photo transfer services.

[Cue in the infomercial] But that’s not all, folks!  For the low price of $59, including shipping, you can snag an Eye-Fi Home, as we reported here.

[Gadget Lab via Rob Galbraith]

Investing in one Blu-ray player is reasonable, but outfitting every room in your house can become exceedingly costly. If you’re ok with sharing one source, like the Leap Frog days, Sony’s newest Bravia Wireless Link Module might be the way to go. The DMX-WL1 is composed of a transmitter and receiver. Plug the transmitter into the Blu-ray player, etc, and the HD signal is received by the receiver unit up to 65 feet away. The DMX-WL1 is specifically designed for Sony Bravia TVs, integrates into its menus and works with the TV’s provided remote.

It will be available October 30th, but you can preorder it here for $800

By: Albert S

Samsung announced the NaBee wireless USB solution for digital cameras. With this handy device you can wirelessly connect a camera to a PC by inserting a USB dongle on both ends.

Hmm, could be useful, but it seems to me the Eye-Fi or Lexar wireless technology is the more elegant, less dongled solution.

[Laptop Mag]

By: Albert S

Cables To Go announced a wireless USB to VGA kit that allows a PC to connect to a remote display up to 30 feet away. Couple this with a wireless mouse/keyboard and you have many possibilities. A remote desktop? A public display monitor? or how about a wireless connection to your home theater display?

The kit uses Ultra Wide Band (UWB) technology to securely transfer signals up to 30 feet. The display connection can be shared by 6 computers and can stream video up to 720p.

This is very similar to IOGEAR’s Wireless USB to VGA kit.

[Business Wire]

By: Albert S

Sprint announced the availability of XOHM this month, starting with Baltimore then moving onto Chicago, Washington D.C, Boston, Philadelphia, and Dallas-Fort Worth. Did you catch the serious omission here? Los Angeles! Punks.

Anyways, for those of you unfamiliar with the technology, XOHM uses the 4G WiMAX network to deliver wireless hotspots across the entire city at speeds of 2-4Mbps. That’s pretty tremendous if you think about it…home broadband speeds anywhere you go? Oh, thou charmed city of Baltimore, here I come.

Read more about it here.

[engadget]

By: Albert S

Intel showed off their latest advances in wireless power technology. Wouldn’t it be nice to walk in a room and have your cell phone greet you with “Hello, I’m Charging” rather than “Hey loser, I have no reception?” Well, this is possible with Intel’s upcoming wireless power technology. Prepare to be zapped.

Read more about it at Wired.com’s Gadget Lab.