It may look like a Shuffle, but the Fiio E5 isn't even a PMP. In actual fact it's a clip-on headphone amplifier, intended to boost volume from your favorite media player and drive higher impedance cans than might normally work. With an Apple-style clip, the E5 measures just 44 x 38 x 12.2mm but boasts 150mW (at 16Ω; or 12MW to 300Ω) power output with under 0.009-percent distortion at 10mW.
High-fidelity is all well and good, but there are times when you care less about quality and more about portability. The XPod Active Sound speakers definitely cater to the latter scenario: measuring 3.07 x 1.34 x 0.33 inches they're stuffed full of two piezoelectric speakers and a stereo 770mW amplifier.
If you are environmentally conscious and need a way to charge up your gadgets on the go, the Ecosol Powerstick V2 is the obvious choice for you. It acts as both a universal charger and a back up power source for all of your mobile devices, from your iPod to your BlackBerry, your Bluetooth headset to your iPhone.
Sling Media's Slingbox PRO-HD begins shipping today, offering high-definition 1080i place-shifted content. The $300 box has multiple inputs for a variety of sources, together with integrated ATSC and clear QAM tuners, and also supports standard-definition content. As for how well it works, the first reviews are already out and the consensus is glowing.
Skullcandy has unveiled a set of combination headphones and PMP player, which is the first such device to include Qualcomm's innovative mirasol display technology. The Skullcandy MFM Pro headphones have a slot-in PMP that can both be used with the over-the-ear headphones as well as any other sort of earbuds courtesy of the standard 3.5mm audio socket. mirasol, meanwhile, uses the same concept that makes a butterfly's wings iridescent to create a color display with dramatically lowered power consumption.
It seems like technology is getting smaller and smaller each and every day. This Samsung hard drive could fit in your wallet--well, if your wallet is particularly fat--and it can run off of your USB port.
If you're looking for a unique way to dock your iPod, the iPig from Speakal is the way to go. Announced today, this cute little piggy packs a serious punch and isn't like every other docking station on the block. This one really delivers.
Nowadays, we all have multiple gadgets that need regular recharging. But if you're on the road, it can be difficult to get enough plug in time without draining your batteries dry. That's where this car charger with 4 USB ports comes into play. Now you can keep your gadgets charged and get from point A to point B at the same time.
If you’re just dying to get your hands on anything and everything having to do with the 2008 Beijing Olympics, perhaps a MP3 player will whet your appetite. At least, that’s what the makers behind the 2008 Beijing Olympic Stadium “Bird’s Nest” Style Design MP3 Player are hoping for.
Trade shows are notorious for introducing products that never actually reach the market, and if we’re honest we thought the orbitsound single-speaker “stereo aura” range would disappear without trace. Not so: the company’s T3 personal powered stereo speaker – which hangs around the neck and creates a bubble of stereo sound around the wearer – goes on sale this week.
Creative have announced their latest PMP, and it seems they’ve drawn inspiration from their bathroom. The ZEN Mosaic is a flash-based media player with a 1.8-inch LCD, audio and video playback, as well as an FM radio and voice recorder. Initially available in 2GB and 4GB sizes, next month will see 8GB and 16GB versions join the line-up.
iRiver is no stranger to sleek designed portable media player, and today iRiver unveiled yet another small and sleek player, the Lplayer Multifunctional MP4 Player. The player features iRiver’s unique D-Click control, 2.0-inch TFT Wide LCD screen, and FM tuner.