The Pure Contour 100i is an affordable speaker dock for iPod, iPhone and iPad with an integrated FM radio. The dock works with a free companion internet radio and music streaming App, allowing you to enjoy over 18,000 global internet radio stations, on-demand programs, podcasts and ambient sounds, and millions of music tracks. The Pure Contour 100i produces up to 20-Watt of extremely powerful and detailed audio. The speaker dock also provides a rotating dock connector, a slim remote control, two alarm clocks, sleep and snooze timers, an aux-input for MP3 player connection and a headphone socket. The Pure Contour 100i speaker dock is priced at an MSRP of $189. [Press Release]
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Pioneer X-CM31 Small Audio System
If you are searching for a new audio system, then check out the Pioneer X-CM31. Measuring 200mm x 250mm x 12mm, the sound system is equipped with an integrated CD player, 2x15W speakers and a built-in iPod/iPhone dock. The Pioneer X-CM31 has a USB port, allowing you to play your favorite music tracks which are stored on a thumb drive. It is compatible with both WMA and MP3 files. Available in black, white, red and brown, the Pioneer X-CM31 retails for 20,000 Yen ($250). [Akihabara]
Samsung Releases DA-E750 Premium Tube-powered Wireless Audio Dock
Samsung Electronics has launched the DA-E750 premium tube-powered wireless audio dock. It is claimed as the world’s first dual docking sound system that combines an embedded vacuum tube amplifier and a 100W digital amplifier. The Samsung DA-E750 supports Samsung’s AllShare, Apple’s AirPlay, Bluetooth 3.0 and apt-X codec. [Samsung]
Pure Contour 200i Air Speaker Dock
Pure is back with its latest product in the form of the Contour 200i Air speaker dock. Designed for Apple’s iPad, iPod and iPhone, the digital music system features Apple’s AirPlay wireless streaming technology that lets you stream music wirelessly to Contour 200i Air from a compatible iPod, iPhone or iPad or from iTunes on your computer using a Wi-Fi or Ethernet connection. You can also download the free Pure Lounge app, allowing you to enjoy over 16,000 internet radio stations or on-demand programs from your iPod touch, iPhone and iPad. The Pure Contour 200i Air speaker dock retails for around $310 (after conversion). [Pure]
Panasonic SC-PMX5 iPhone-friendly Compact Hi-Fi
The Panasonic SC-PMX5 will be released in Japan later this month. Priced at 40,000 Yen ($512), this iPhone-friendly compact Hi-Fi features a 2-channel Amp, a CD player, a dedicated iPhone/iPod dock and an AM/FM radio. There is also a USB port, allowing you to enjoy MP3 files stored on a USB thumb drive. [Akihabara]
Pyle Home PTCD8US Retro Style Turntable
Amazon has started selling the Pyle Home PTCD8US Retro Style Turntable. If you like old-fashioned gadgets, then you might like this turntable. The two-speed turntable features a 3-inch built-in speaker and plays records, CDs, and MP3 files via a USB port or an SD card slot. The Pyle Home PTCD8US Retro Style Turntable also provides an FM/ AM radio, an RCA line out, a 3.5mm headphone jack and a wireless remote control. If you are interested, you can buy the Pyle Home PTCD8US Retro Style Turntable for $135.98. [Amazon]
Sony CMT-V70B And CMT-V50 Compact Hi-Fi Systems
Sony has rolled out a couple of new compact Hi-Fi systems namely the CMT-V70B and CMT-V50. The Sony CMT-V70B is a high-end model that supports Bluetooth A2DP/AVRCP, allowing you to connect this compact Hi-Fi system to any Bluetooth-enables music player. Both models feature the Sony S Master digital amp, a 2x20W output, an FM radio, a CD player and a retractable Sony Walkman WM-PORT. The CMT-V70B and CMT-V50 have the ability to rip CDs and record FM radio into your Sony Walkman DAP. Unfortunately, there is no info on pricing at this moment. [Akihabara]
AirTube earbuds stop playing music when you aren’t listening
People frequently find their iPhone with drained battery as they put it in pocket forgetting to turn off its music app. It often happens when one has to talk with somebody pulling the earbuds out of ears. As they forget to put them back to the ears, the smartphone/music player will play long hours without attention and its battery will drain out. Here is a superb solution for this issue.
Human muscles inspired wearable gadget packs music, gaming and fitness
A Wearable Music Player known as +++ is created by Michele Tittarelli. It is an mp3 player which also packs gaming fun through an inbuilt personal trainer. The design of this player is inspired by human ligaments and muscles. These days wearable technology is on the move and the designers are resolute in making new gadgets stylish and fashionable that can be worn and accessed easily.
Nicholas Jaar’s new music album comes not in CD, but an aluminum cube
Musician Nicholas Jaar, also the owner of the record label Clown & Sunset has introduced a new way of releasing a music album. Apart from a CD, DVD or vinyl, the musician has unveiled a small aluminum cube that he calls The Prism. The 4 x 4 x 4 cube contains the 12 tracks of his new album “Don’t Break My Love.” The title is written on the cube, which features two headphone jacks and control buttons.