CoolTechZone has an interesting analysis on why Apple developed the ROKR the way it is and made it not so great: The answer to that question is strategy. There was nothing wrong with the creative cells of the designers at Apple; ROKR is simply Jobs taking a calculated risk. He doesn’t want a cell phone [...]
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What’s The Idea Behind ROKR?
September 13th, 2005 · No Comments · Apple, Audio, Mobiles & Gadgets, Telephony
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New Krell Boheamoth To Be Released
September 13th, 2005 · No Comments · Audio, Mobiles & Gadgets
Engadget reports of a new Krell monster to be released that’s capable of pushing out 11,500 watts: Next time we upgrade the audio in our home theater setup, we’ll be sure to consider Krell’s HEAT system. With no less than 16 separate speakers pumping out 11,500 watts of 7.1 sound, this one should definitely rock [...]
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DIY Cat5 Speaker Cables
May 26th, 2005 · No Comments · Audio, Cool Geeky Stuff
Some guy wrote a tutorial on how to make your own Audiphile level speaker cables with humble CAT5 networking cables: This all started back in 1995 when I read a letter published in SpeakerBuilder extolling the virtues of using Cat5 network as high-end speaker cable. I bought a 1000 ft. spool and spent over 1 [...]
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Virgin Radio first to offer 3G broadcast
March 8th, 2005 · No Comments · Audio, Cool Geeky Stuff, Mobiles & Gadgets, News
Virgin Radio is about to be the first radio station to offer services over 3G phones: UK broadcaster Virgin Radio says it will become the first station in the world to offer radio via 3G mobiles. The radio station, in partnership with technology firm Sydus, will broadcast on selected 2G and high-speed 3G networks. Later [...]
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Control your iPod via your Onkyo Reciever
February 27th, 2005 · No Comments · Audio, Cool Geeky Stuff, Mobiles & Gadgets, News
Own an Onkyo AV amp and an iPod? Prepare the two for some conjugal bliss. The Japanese company is partnering with Apple to develop a docking station and control unit that’ll allow you to control your iPod via Onkyo remote controls. One cable weds docking station to RI port, and two phono cables handle sound [...]
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aacPlus to replace MP3 streams
January 22nd, 2005 · No Comments · Audio, Cool Geeky Stuff, Internet
Slate has an interesting article on how aacPlus is going to replace MP3 streams in the near future. The main reason for this being the small bandwidth requirements for aacPlus (48kpbs will get you decent stereo sound). An excerpt from the article: It’s a given that fat broadband lines are the future of online media. [...]
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Onkyo TX-NR1000 – As future proof as you can get
January 22nd, 2005 · No Comments · Audio, Cool Geeky Stuff, Mobiles & Gadgets
Just found a cool new reciever from Onkyo, the TX-NR1000. This things the most future proof receiver I’ve seen yet. Here’s what they have to say about it: The Future-Proof Anchor to Your Entertainment Needs Welcome to the full potential of what a home theater reciever can be. Onkyo, the company that brought you the [...]
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Don’t Touch My Shit
January 17th, 2005 · No Comments · Audio, Personal
Today some degenerate human beings stole my car radio. The only console I have is that I wasn’t the only one. While reporting it at the police station I found out that my whole street had been ripped off. At least on the plus side my car wasn’t ruined, unlike the rest of the neighbourhood [...]
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IPOD your ride
January 7th, 2005 · No Comments · Apple, Audio, Cars & Tuning, Mobiles & Gadgets
While there are already several options for iPod owners who want to listen to tunes in their cars — ranging from cheapo FM transmitters and casette adaptors to the infamous tricked-out BMW — the market is about to get a whole lot more crowded. Pioneer, Clarion and Alpine are all at CES showing off new [...]
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