Category: Portable Music Players

Apple iPad Mini: 10 things you need to know


Pluggedin.co.uk: It’s been rumoured for a long time, but it’s finally here: the iPad mini exists and it’s coming to an Apple Store near you. Smaller than a standard iPad but noticeably bigger than a seven-inch Android tablet, it’s the most affordable iPad yet – but will it appeal to you? Here’s what you need to know. (more…)

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Marantz Consolette docking station on sale in November


What HiFi: Introduced earlier this year at the High End 2012 exhibition in Munich, Marantz has announced that its new all-in-one docking station, the Marantz Consolette, will go on sale in the UK from November at £900. (more…)

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iPhone 5 officially announced with 4-inch display, A6 CPU and LTE for $199 on September 21st

Engadget: Apple may be notoriously secretive and tight lipped, but the company appears to be getting worse and worse at actually keeping things under wraps. The iPhone 5 appears to be the most leaked handset in existence. (more…)

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Apple AirPlay Direct to work without Wi-Fi connection?


Pocket-lint: Apple is set to alter the way in which we use its AirPlay streaming service, by removing the need for a Wi-Fi connection, according to reports. (more…)

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Klipsch quietly teases new in-ear headphone lineup: S4 (II) series, X7i set to arrive this month


Engadget: Leave it to Klipsch to surprise us with new gear for our ears when we least expect it. Within the last day or so, the company quietly pushed a “coming soon” page live on its website chock full of new in-ear headphones. (more…)

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Denon Cocoon speakers offer device-agnostic wireless streaming


Tech Digest: Denon have today unveiled two new speaker docks that are happy to play your tunes wirelessly, no matter which of the three leading smartphone platforms you’re using. (more…)

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iHome outs three-foot tall docking speaker tower that pulses to music with up to seven color LEDs


iPodNN: iHome has released its first docking speaker tower with color-changing LEDs, the iP76. There are 16 LED clusters that can light up in seven colors and fade, strobe, or pulse in tune with the music, or simply light up in a selected color. At the top is an iPod/iPhone dock that will charge the devices as well as play audio content from them. (more…)

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Sony patents exercise music system that adjusts music to your work-out tempo


Engadget: While our bodies approach beach-readiness for the summer, Sony’s unveiled plans to tinker with your gym playlist in the future. According to a patent granted today, the electronics manufacturer aims to closely tie the tempo of your music to your own physical exertions. (more…)

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Orbitsound T9 soundbar and mini speaker dock brings a big bang to the small screen


Pocket-lint: Let’s face it, the sound on smaller TVs or laptops can be somewhat lacklustre, no matter how much you crank the volume. The Orbitsound T9, with its 6.5-inch long-throw subwoofer, aims to increase the number of decibels on offer, despite measuring a mere 30cm. (more…)

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Philips Fidelio SoundSphere Mini speakers: small in stature but big in noise


Pocket-lint: Philips has given its Fidelio SoundSphere speakers the minimising treatment, making them far more transportable while promising the same blockbusting sound. (more…)

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Onkyo launches new systems with high-end audio technology, plans stereo amps for later in year


WhatHiFi: Just announced here in Japan is Onkyo’s new CS-555 DAB mini system, said to be ‘a quality personal audio player loaded with high-end technology but offered at an eminently affordable price.’ (more…)

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Aperion unveils the ARIS wireless speaker, invites Windows devices to the wireless shindig for $499


Engadget.com: Jealous of your iOS-wielding mates and their fancy AirPlay docks? If so, Aperion Audio is looking provide some relief. The outfit has revealed the ARIS, a wireless speaker that makes use of the Play To feature that resides within the Windows OS. (more…)

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