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Boston Acoustics has pushed out an update to its dual-alarm iPod speaker system, dubbed the Duo-I plus. The unit works with iPods and is now “Works with iPhone” certified, and features dual alarms, an AM/FM tuner (with 15 available presets), and a 360-degree “snooze ring” handy for slapping when you just don't want to get up yet. The Duo-i plus features two 3.5-inch speakers and BassTrac processor for enhanced… Read More

Magellan originally announced the Maestro 4370 GPS way back at CES, promising the unit would ship during the first quarter of 2008. It's now the last quarter of 2008, but he Maestro 4370 is apparently out the door, offering a 4.3-inch touchscreen and a revamped interface that offers 3D land guidance as well as 3D views of buildings and landmarks to help travelers recognize their surroundings. The MAestro 4370 comes pre-loaded with… Read More

When you have four HDMI cables headed to one TV, you know you’ve got a complex home theater install on your hands, and probably a headache in the works as well. A new switchbox from Gefen is designed to alleviate the problem of running multiple cables to the TV by automatically switching between four HDMI inputs and forwarding signals through to a single output. Automatic switching restores the last video choice at the time over… Read More

Harman/Becker Automotive Systems has announced a new in-car GPS system for the U.S. market, the Traffic Assist Highspeed 7934. Set to be offered exclusively through Office Depot, the unit offers more-or-less standard mapping and navigation features, plays music over a set of integrated stereo speakers, and—get this—even offers voice warnings when a driver is speeding. “We recognize that there are a variety of choices when… Read More

At a product showcase in New York, electronics maker Samsung has shown off several consumer electronics offerings it plans to market for the upcoming end-of-year holiday season, including the high-end BD-UP5000 Duo HD Player, which supports both HD DVD and Blu-ray high-definition discs as well as their respective interactive technologies, HDi and BD-Java. The unit marks only the second hybrid player to be put on the market; the first was… Read More

Epson has formally taken the wraps off its PowerLite S5 multimedia projector, bringing a strong selection of features to a lightweight unit to be offered for just $649. “The PowerLite S5 brings versatility, power and affordability to entrepreneurs, educators, and business professionals alike,” said Heather Litus, Epson America's A/V product manager, in a release. “Presenters will benefit from the ease-of-use,… Read More

Display maker ViewSonic is aiming at the back-to-school and off-to-college market with its new 20-inch N2060w All-In-One PC TV, intended to be a single display which can meet a wide variety of needs—from computers to gaming consoles to high-definition television—all with one unit priced below $500. “Back-to-school spending is predicted to reach $17.6 billion this year and PCs and televisions are expected to top every… Read More

Leading navigation device maker Garmin has introduced its new zūmo 550 GPS unit designed specifically for use on motorcycles. The zūmo features a glove-friendly touch screen with left-handed controls so its simple to operate on the road, along with otherbike-friendly features like a motorcycle mount, special bike console, waterproof and fuel-resistant construction, and Bluetooth wireless technology for hands-free voice prompting… Read More

Now that you have all sorts of high-tech toys to keep you and yours alternately entertained, distracted, or pacified during mind-numbingly long flights, you've probably noticed you're carting around all sorts of extra batteries to keep those gizmos going

“The interactive unit of Nielsen Entertainment conducted a random survey of 1,500 people in January and February for its report. Nielsen Entertainment, a unit of VNU NV of the Netherlands, is best known for its benchmark SoundScan music sales service. Its corporate sibling Nielsen Media Research is the standard for TV ratings. For males, Nielsen said, games now rank only behind DVDs as a purchase category, ahead of CDs, digital… Read More

Quote from the review: “The ultra sexy 1inch thick body on this unit with the trendy brushed grey and metallic finish is an eye catcher from anywhere in the room. If you fire this unit up on a plane or bus, it will be guaranteed that you will make some new friends and have people around you sharing the movie you are watching. Do them all a favor if you have your headphones on and offer them a headphone jack or turn on the English… Read More

“Our company is working on a reshuffle for the unit and new strategies will be introduced to help reverse the handset business,” said the official who refused to be named. “We are not going to sell the unit, but are seeking co- operation,” he said. The official did not disclose a timeframe for the unveiling of the new strategies. Rumors circulating around the web suggest that Siemens are in negotiations… Read More

Quote from the review at HardExtreme: “The Bantam BA800 should find its way under many people's christmas trees during the holiday season. Affordably priced at just under $90 it makes a great gift for a family member or friend. When the product first hit the market a few years back it's MSRP was a whopping $300.00 which made it out of reach for many people's pocketbooks. The unit comes with 256MB of internal memory… Read More

According to the U.S. Consumer Products Safety Commission, the adapters have the potental to overheat, causing damage to the circuit board and melting through the housing, which poses a fire and electrical shock hazard to consumers. IBM has received six reports of incidents, including some with minor property damage. No injuries have been reported. The recalled 56W AC power adapters were shipped primarily with IBM ThinkPad i Series,… Read More

Sony Electronics today introduced a pint-sized projector that meets the needs of educational and corporate customers who want a transportable, lightweight design, along with the flexibility to make presentations in rooms with challenging lighting conditions and limited space. Weighing only 6 pounds, 4 ounces, the new VPL-CS7 projector can easily be moved between meeting rooms or taken on business trips. With a high brightness level (1800… Read More