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Friday, July 03, 2009

iLuv iMM153 iPod dock

Even the heaviest of sleepers needn't worry about missing their alarm call with iLuv's new iMM153 iPod dock.

If music alone isn't enough to rouse you from your slumber, the vibrating Bed Shaker accessory should bring you back from the land of nod. Simple slip it under your pillow and you'll have no excuse for over sleeping.

It'll also keep your iPod's battery topped up while it's docked and there's an auxiliary line in if you want to use it with other music players.

The iMM153 will be available soon, see iLuv for more information.

Wednesday, July 01, 2009

Gear4 CDB-50 portable iPod dock

If you fancy taking your tunes down to the beach in the good weather, Gear4's new CDB-50 iPod dock is the perfect companion.

Not only does it have a slot for your musical pal to sit in, but it includes a built in CD player if you want to spin some silver plastic discs as well. There's also an FM tuner if you fancy lying back and letting someone else choose the music.

It's battery powered, so you don't need to pack a generator and there's a remote control included to boot.

The CDB-50 will be available later in the month for £69.99, see Gear4 for more information.

Friday, June 26, 2009

Vita Audio R2i iPod dock

The Vita Audio R2i combines a digital radio receiver with an iPod dock, all packed into a stylish but powerful speaker system.

In addition to DAB, it also supports the forthcoming DAB+ system so it's well equipped for the future. There's also an FM tuner as well, so there's plenty of choice when it comes to finding something to listen to.

It can pump out 20W of audio and in addition to the iPod dock on top there's an auxiliary input as well so other MP3 music makers can play too.

The R2i will be available in July for £280, see Vita Audio for more information.

Wednesday, June 24, 2009

Gear4 KRG-D50 DAB iPod dock

Gear4's new KRG-D50 iPod dock is ideal if you like to keep your entertainment options open.

Not only is there a slot to slip in your musical pal, but it can tap into both analogue and digital radio stations too. Once you've found your favourite stations you can store up to 20 presets for easy recall.

It'll double as a clock radio and there's a snooze button if you need to catch up on your beauty sleep.

The KRG-D50 will be available soon, see Gear4 for further details.

Tuesday, June 09, 2009

Apple iPhone 3G S

Apple has unveiled its latest addition to the iPhone range - the 3G S, which promises a faster processor and better camera.

The snapper has been given a modest upgrade to 3-megapixels but includes autofocus to avoid blurry pics. It can also capture video now which can be easily uploaded to YouTube or sent via MMS.

The new voice control feature lets you tell it what to do and the digital compass ensures that maps are always the right way round so you can be sure you're heading in the right direction.

The iPhone 3G S will be available from 19 June, price depends on contract. For further details, see O2.

Monday, May 25, 2009

APPLE iPod Shuffle 4GB

Ipod-shuffle The iPod shuffle has added a VoiceOver function so it can now speak in 15 languages too. This means it can tell you the title of a song and the artist who sings it you in English, French or Spanish, without interrupting the track you're listening to.

Plus, the Apple iPod shuffle is twice as small as the previous model - in fact, it's no bigger than the microphone from a hands-free kit and can therefore be attached to your jacket without weighing you down.

It may be the smallest MP3 player around, but that doesn't mean it compromises on performances. The iPod shuffle gives you high-quality, skip-free playback.

The 4GB iPod shuffle comes complete with a 4GB built-in memory and a battery life of 10 hours, so you can store up to 1,000 songs and listen to them all day long.

Tuesday, May 19, 2009

Pure Sirocco 150 DAB iPhone dock

Pure's new Sirocco 150 is the first DAB micro system to gain the official Apple Works with iPhone stamp.

It'll happily accomodate other iPods too and if that's not enough it packs an analogue FM tuner in addition to digital radio. It can also playback MP3 and WMA files stored on USB flash memory, SD card or CD.

The bundled remote control can change tracks on the iPod and there's no need to squint to make out the tiny display as track names will be shown on its larger LCD screen.

The Sirocco 150 will be available in June for £149.99, see Pure for more information.

Tuesday, May 12, 2009

Gear4 CRG-60 iPod dock

You can always ensure you start the day with the perfect soundtrack thanks to Gear4's new CRG-60 iPod dock.

Just slip your portable player in the top and once the alarm is set it'll wake you up to your favourite tunes. It'll also re-charge your iPod too when it's powered by the supplied mains adapter.

If you want to take your music farther afield, you can also run it off six AA batteries so you're not tied to a power supply.

The CRG-60 will be available in June for £34.99, see Gear4 for more information.

Monday, April 20, 2009

Cowon D2+ MP3 player

The Cowon D2+ promises to make the most of your music thanks to its BBE+ technology which can enhance poor quality files.

It's available in 4GB, 8GB and 16GB capacities and there's an SD card slot for further expansion if that's not enough. The front is filled by a large 2.5in touchscreen display so it's suitably equipped for video as well as audio.

Battery life is pretty impressive too - rated at ten hours for video or a massive 52 hours if you're just listening to music.

The Cowon D2+ is available now from £99, see Advanced MP3 Players for more information.

Friday, April 17, 2009

Sony Ericsson S312 mobile phone


With Sony Ericsson's latest S312 mobile you don't need to worry about missing the moment as video capture is just a button press away.

In addition to a dedicated video capture key it packs a 2-megapixel camera and the photo fix function will help you take the best snaps possible. To keep you entertained between photo shoots there's also an MP3 player.

There's a Memory Stick Micro slot for easy expansion and if you run out of things to do on it you can even make the odd phone call or two.

The S312 will be available later in the year, see Sony Ericsson for further details.


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