The German company TrekStor showed of quite an interesting product at IFA, we are talking about an upgradeable wireless sound system called the Wireless SoundBox. The system is using a small audio transmitter in the form of a USB stick that transfers your favorite digital music noise-free (using 2,4 GHz radio frequency) from the PC to the Wireless SoundBox’s loudspeakers. The transmitter and the loudspeakers can be up to 25 meters apart, meaning you can place the speakers in any room at home or in the office. The compact stereo loudspeakers also have individual volume control, power button and a line-in connection for MP3 players or other audio sources for direct connection to the speaker. The Wireless SoundBox is powered by 4 batteries (when in wireless mode) which can last for up to 12 hours of music playback, and you can always switch the speakers to be powered by USB connection, although you’ll still need to use cables for that. It would have been a nice idea to include rechargeable lithium-ion batteries that could be charged by plugging the speaker to a USB connector, but maybe that will be available in the next version.

The speakers come with a very attractive look and compact size, providing up to a 0.5W each and weighting about 140 grams each (without the four batteries), which should be more than enough to provide you with good and loud enough sound for home or small office use. The good thing is that after you get the starter kit, which consists of a speaker and the transmitter you can add up to 20 speakers later on using the same USB transmitter to provide them with a signal, so the sound system remains quite open and upgradable.

The Wireless SoundBox Starter Set, including a transmitter and a loudspeaker box, is available for about $70. Every additional loudspeaker will cost you additional $45. The Wireless SoundBox is expected to be available for sale in the next month (October).

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This a bit strange looking Japanese MP3 player may not win a design award, but that is beside the point, because it has a different idea behind it. This time the guys from Thanko turned up with a MP3 player that can be recharged with hand cranking if you don’t have a PC with a free USB or a power adapter nearby. The player has 1GB built in memory and supports playback of MP3 and WMA music files with 32 to 250 kbps bitrate and as an additional feature you get a built-in flashlight.

In just about a minute cranking the built in hand crank you’ll get up to ten minutes of music playback from the device and by a bit more (or maybe a lot) you’ll be able to recharge the battery to maximum, but don’t expect too much, because the capacity of the rechargeable battery isn’t too high. Anyway this music player utilizes a good eco-friendly idea and if it gets a bit optimized and enhanced it will become even better, especially if it becomes cheaper…

The price of the MP3/WMA player is a bit high at $62.54.

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These new and a bit strange headphones are actually quite cool in the way they function and especially the sound quality they provide. Outi earphones clip comfortably and securely outside the ears, providing comfortable and quite nice new look and feel. The headphones work by transmitting vibrations through the skin and cartilage (bone-conducting technology), they create a dynamic new sensual, surround sound that doesn’t just let you watch a movie or listen to your favorite music on the go, it lets you be a part of it. And because these headphones are not inserted into the ear, they avoid damaging the listener’s hearing as past generations of earphones have done…

Outi earphones plug into any MP3, iPod, portable CD and DVD player, most cell phones, gaming systems, radios or any other audio/visual device with a standard 3.5mm jack. The kit includes: Outi amplifier with 4-step switch (off/low/medium/high) to control vibration output, a clip to attach amplifier to clothing or bag/backpack, USB cable for charging, AC adapter and a storage pouch. It takes about an hour and a half to fully charge the built-in lithium-ion battery inside the headphones. When fully charged these headphones will provide 6-8 hours of continuous listening pleasure…

You can get the Zelco Outi Bone-Conducting headphones for $99.99

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Is it a car? Is it a robot? Who cares – it’s brilliant and it kicks Transformers’ ASS! The V-Bot is the most sophisticated R/C transforming vehicle ever produced. V-Bot combines the excitement of R/C action with the ability to automatically transform to a robot with the push of a button. In vehicle mode, the V-Bot is a full function radio control car with blazing fast digital proportion speed. In robot mode, V-Bot can perform hundreds of combinations of moves using the six action buttons on the control, or press any of the three preprogrammed buttons and watch V-Bot perform a series of action moves to his own music! Or you can use the MP3 jack to plug in your MP3 player and control V-Bot to your own tunes….

Currently you can get the V-Bot robot-car for $299.95 USD

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The electric guitar is without doubt the greatest weapon in the rock ‘n’ roll armory. Indeed the crunching kerrang of a nicely distorted axe is, in our humble opinion, the finest sound in the world. The problem is, achieving sonic nirvana whilst spanking your plank requires all manner of accessories, including racks of pedals and a whopping great stack. Step forward the amazing iAxe 393 USB Guitar.

This revolutionary instrument might look like a top-notch electric guitar featuring a maple neck, solid body, single-coil pickups with 5-way switching, chrome machine heads and a vintage whammy bar – and that’s because it is. But it’s also an ingenious USB-friendly axe that allows you to transform your computer into an amp, effects rack and recording system without any additional hardware. Going way past eleven in terms of features, this Strat-style guitar comes with idiot-proof software that lets you jam along with your favourite music files. You can even slow tracks down or speed them up for learning and practicing – ideal if you’re into shredding metal or plodding pop. There’s also a multi-track recording/editing function, so you can record your wicked riffing, two-handed tap-offs and sweeping arpeggios (or something like that) on the spot. Sticking your tongue out like him out of Kiss is entirely optional.

Features
- Plugs into and uses your computer as a guitar amp and recording studio.
- Can also be used with any traditional guitar amplifier.
- Top quality electric guitar with 22-fret maple neck, solid body, 3 single coil pickups, 5-way switching and vintage vibrato bridge.
- Native Instruments “Guitar Combos” Software included.
- Low latency ASIO driver included.
- Powered via USB.

The Behringer iAxe 393 USB Guitar is available for about $195.

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Crosley’s Digital Bubbler Jukebox is designed expressly for the home with this robust music server featuring not only the latest in computer and audio technology, but combining functionality with form in a truly-reminiscent 1950’s jukebox-style cabinet. Featuring original-style percolating bubbles tubes, dual-toned neon lighting, high gloss furniture-grade wood and wood veneers, the look is sure to amaze. Encased within this charismatic cabinet is a fully functioning video and music server capable of storing up to 1500 hours of content. In addition, the unit is designed to rip CD music content direct to the hard drive, burn CDs with Music or Quicktime video content and allows the user to connect to the internet to access music and video downloads as well as internet radio for maximum entertainment possibilities. In addition to its functionality, what also sets the Crosley Digital Jukebox apart is its timeless design complete with the Touch Screen Interface. Truly a decor statement, the Digital Jukebox is a conversation piece regardless of its location.

Features
- Fully Functioning Video and Music Server Capable of Holding 1500 Hours of Content
- Utilizes the iTunes Interface
- Rip CD Music Content Direct to Hard Drive
- Burn CDs with Music or Video Content
- Touch Screen Interface
- Connect to the Internet to Access Music and Video Downloads As Well As Internet Radio
- USB Connectivity for iPod
- Wi-Fi and Bluetooth Ready
- 4 Speaker Audio System Operating at 100 Watts
- Authentic Neon Lighting
- Percolating Bubble Tubes
- Full Function Remote Control
- Stand with Built-in Storage Base
- Disc Storage
- Height 54″
- Color: Mahogany Wood Cabinet
- Size: 25.5″w X 44.25″h X 15″d

The price of the Crosley Digital Jukebox is $4995.95

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The new iPod features a 60 percent brighter and more vibrant 2.5-inch color display perfect for watching TV shows and now Hollywood movies right in the palm of your hand. The new iPod features seamless integration with iTunes 7 and the iTunes Store which now includes over 75 Hollywood movies, 220 television shows and popular video games designed specifically for the fifth generation iPod.

The new iPod features Apple’s patented Click Wheel for precise, one-handed navigation, and is seamlessly integrated with iTunes 7 which now features gapless playback for enjoying albums the way they were intended to be listened to. iPod’s new Search and Quick Scroll feature makes it even easier for music fans to find exactly what they are looking for and Apple’s patent pending Auto-Sync technology automatically downloads digital music, podcasts, photos, audiobooks, movies, music videos and popular TV shows onto the iPod and keeps them up-to-date whenever the iPod is plugged into a Mac or Windows computer.

With its stunning high-resolution color display, iPod allows users to view album art and photo slideshows while playing music, or watch video and play games in full color. Popular video games designed specifically for the fifth generation iPod include: “Bejeweled,” “Cubis 2,” “Mahjong,” “Mini Golf,” “Pac-Man,” “Tetris,” “Texas Hold’em,” “Vortex” and “Zuma,” and are available for purchase on the iTunes Store.

The 30GB model features up to 14 hours of battery life for music playback and up to three and a half hours of video playback, and the 80GB model features up to 20 hours of battery life for music playback and five and a half hours of video playback. The new iPod features brightness control allowing users to easily change the brightness.

The new 30GB iPod model in white or black is available for $249, and the new 80GB model in white or black is available for $349.

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Nearly half the size of the original, the new iPod shuffle is just half a cubic inch in volume, weighs just half an ounce and features a stunning all-new aluminum design and a built-in clip which makes it the most wearable iPod ever. The new iPod shuffle contains one gigabyte of flash memory which holds up to 240 songs, and is more affordable than ever at just $79.

iPod shuffle is based on Apple’s popular shuffle feature which lets users enjoy their songs in a random order. Or listeners can simply flip a switch to listen to their songs in order, such as when listening to a new album. iPod shuffle features up to 12 hours of battery life.

The new iPod shuffle is expected to be available worldwide in October with a price of $79.

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This is the highly anticipated sibling of the popular iDog – the iDog mini. All new 2006 high quality iPod speaker features 7 kinds of LED lights that flash in many different patterns when the music is played through iDog mini. Original Japanese version with more interactive features built-in. iDog mini behaves very much like its big brother except with a smaller size, shinier outfits, has 12 unlockable (hip hop, pop, or dance version) songs. iDog mini is capable of changing its feelings from happy to angry by moving the ears and rotating the head and by changing the color of the 7 LED lights. Simply place I-DOG Mini near your stereo speaker and his lights flash to the rhythm of the music. The rhythm of his music tells you his mood: excited, happy, lonely or sad.

The iDog mini is available in silver, blue and pink with a price of about $32.

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A PicoCricket is a tiny computer that can make things spin, light up, and play music. You can plug lights, motors, sensors, and other devices into a PicoCricket, then program them to react, interact, and communicate.

For example, you can make a cat and program it to purr when someone pets it. Or you can make a birthday cake and program it to play a song when someone blows out the candles.

The PicoCricket Kit is similar to the LEGO MINDSTORMS robotics kits. MINDSTORMS is designed especially for making robots, while the PicoCricket Kit is designed for making artistic creations with lights, sound, music, and motion.

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