ALL the cool kids will be using this
Are you tired of always missing out on the latest trends? Well, here’s your chance to be a real trend-setter, because I predict absolutely EVERYONE will have one of these badboys attached to their iPod in about a month. Yes, the Music Balloon is truly high on fashion, and it’s 7-Watt power system is sure to not only get the party started, but keep it going all night (or up to 5 hours, whichever comes first). Indeed, apparently both young and old alike will be... Read More
Review: Focal XS 2.1-Channel Multimedia + iPod System
Guess what? Your current iPod speakers suck. No, I don’t need to know what you’re using, because I know what you’re NOT using, and that’s the problem. What you should be using are the Focal XS speaker (that is, assuming you have $600 burning a hole in your pocket). “$600 for iPod speakers!” you say? Yup. Focal, makers of high end studio speakers are breaking into the high-end iPod/computer speaker market with the very nice Focal XS, and for... Read More
Finally! An excuse to rub the iPhone all over your body
We all know there’s an iPhone app for just about everything, but what about bodily hygiene? Can the iPhone help you out when you’re feeling not-so-fresh? Well, no, actually, but thankfully iPhone SOAP can! That’s right. Two Eggplants Company has created a 3oz bar of soap that looks just like the iPhone (more or less), complete with icons and home button. And it smells like Hazelnut Coffee! The $7.99 bar of geeky cleanliness ships in a clear plastic box with... Read More
Queen apparently still bitter over that whole Boston Tea Party mess
MSNBC reports on the meeting yesterday between Barack and Michelle Obama and Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip. During their private meeting, President Obama and the first lady gave the queen a personalized iPod with video footage of her 2007 visit to Washington and Virginia. She was also given a rare songbook signed by composer Richard Rodgers. In return the queen and her husband, Prince Philip, gave the Obamas a signed portrait of themselves. Now, I have been giving people... Read More
Not a good sign?
The new iPod shuffle has been one of the most polarizing products Apple has ever released. And whether you hate it, or are just pretending to love it because of an over developed sense of brand loyalty, one thing is for sure, it was a risky move on Apple’s part to simplify its most simplified iPod to the point of making it complicated. Well, it looks like even Apple may not have drunk its own Kool-Aid this time, as it is still selling the 2nd Gen iPod shuffle on its site. ... Read More
Well, that’s ONE way to hurt iPod sales….
Microsoft’s latest weapon against the iPod: The BSOD Faithful Macenstein reader George writes: So I’m returning from the World Air Hockey Championships in Las Vegas and at the LAS airport I see an Apple branded vending machine for iPods so I run over to take a look and replace my stolen nano and as I whip out my card to pay I notice the damn thing is run by Windows and is displaying the Windows standard screen, you know BSOD! I hope Apple uses a better OS on the... Read More
Review: Audioengine W2 (AW2) Premium Wireless Adapter for iPod
I’ve been a fan of Audioengine‘s high end speakers ever since I checked out their A5’s a couple years back, followed by their equally impressive little brother the A2s, so when they put out a new audio accessory, I always take notice. I’ve also been a fan of their AW1 wireless adapters that let you stream your audio from your computer to your home stereo, and have found it to be more reliable than my home AirPort Express, which often craps out even with... Read More
Behold! The World’s luckiest iPod!
Yes, that’s Miss Universe 2004 Jennifer Hawkins taking a walk down the beach with her iPod. Looks like someone hasn’t heard of the PowerPouch Sports Bra. [via Celebslam] Read More
Latest “must-have” iPhone accessory? The M110 Semi-Automatic Sniper System
Microphones, battery packs and game controllers are all well and good, but if you REALLY want to accessorize your iPhone, you’re going to need one of these. That’s right, It’s a sniper rifle, and not just any sniper rifle, it’s a The M110 Semi-Automatic Sniper System by Knight’s Armament Company. The iPhone or iPod touch is attached via an Otterbox case fixed to a side mounted picatinny rail. Combined with the new Knight’s Armament BulletFlight... Read More
“The 12 Days AFTER Christmas” Giveaway: Day 22
[Thank you, we have a winner. This contest is now closed. Congratulations to faithful Macenstein reader Antonio!] On the Twenty-Second Day After Christmas, Macenstein gave to you (or, more accurately, gave you a chance to win…) A Simplifi from Griffin Technology! ugh… Here’s yet another prize I wish I could keep! (Note to self, next time ask for two of everything). You guys are lucky I like you… well, most of you… The Simplifi is a triple threat,... Read More
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