http://www.ecoustics.com/latest/links Latest links, updated every five minutes http://www.ecoustics.com/video/n/3091369 Google in collaboration with T-Mobile and HTC, debuted the G1, a smartphone intended to take on the iPhone. The phone is the first to carry the new Google Android operating system and includes familiar Google services such as Google Maps, Gmail, and YouTube. * Speakers: Rich Miner, Group Manager for Mobile Platforms, Google * Maggie Reardon, Senior Writer, CNET Networks Diane King reports from New York. Tue, 23 Sep 2008 18:18:09 -0400 http://www.ecoustics.com/dt/news/17888 Giving notebook users one less wire leash to bind them to a desk, Creative on Wednesday unveiled the X-Fi Notebook card, which makes streaming audio to any pair of speakers easier. When combined with Creative’s Wireless Receivers, the X-Fi card can send digital music to up to four pairs of speakers.The card fits into a standard ExpressCard slot and transmits with a range of up to 100 feet, allowing notebook users to trade their tinny built-in speakers for a fulRead | Permalink | Linking Blogs Wed, 17 Sep 2008 12:50:00 -0400 http://news.ecoustics.com/bbs/messages/10381/515531.html Tue, 16 Sep 2008 04:50:00 -0400 http://www.ecoustics.com/tl/23648/ I travel some and have a hard time hearing my music and videos on the airplanes. What I have found is that with a simple Portable Audio Amplifier I can amplify and enhance the sound quality to a much better level. There are a couple of different options when it comes to Portable Headphone Audio Amplifiers. One is the Boostaroo , which has the ability to will double the available volume from your audio player and separate the audio signal into individual stereo channels to drive 3 separate sets of headphones or speakers. Naturally it will depend on the ohm rating of your headphones, but the Boostaroo can increase the volume of your player by 100% with no more than a 0.3% harmonic distortion. If you are watching or listening to something that two or tree people want to hear I highly recommend the Boostaroo . If you are looking for something that improves the sound quality for MP3 MP4 Players Computers or Mobile Phones when using earphones or headphones and not so much into sharing the audio with others and are wanting a more quality for an awesome personal listening experience right between your ears I recommend the FiiO... Fri, 29 Aug 2008 11:45:09 -0400 http://ecoustics-cnet.com.com/Motorola_Motorokr_T505_speakerphone/4505-6448_7-32959425.html?part=ecoustics-cnet The Motorola Motorokr T505 sports a superb set of features beyond that of a simple speakerphone, also integrating Bluetooth music devices with car stereos. Wed, 13 Aug 2008 14:01:00 -0400 http://www.ecoustics.com/dt/news/17438 If the thought of leaving your precious iPod behind for even a few minutes while you take a shower, relax in a pool, or hang out on a boat is just too much to bear, the Atlantic Inc. wants you to know its EGO ice and iceBar2 waterproof cases for the iPod are now available from retailers like Best Buy and Bed, Bath, and Beyond."The EGO line of waterproof speaker cases allows iPod owners to enjoy their favorite music and videos in practically any setting," said Atlanitic Inc. COO James Dardashti, in a statement.Best Buy is carrying the EGO ice, a portable, waterproof, floating boombox that acc Thu, 31 Jul 2008 13:00:00 -0400 http://www.ecoustics.com/pcw/reviews/149076 A USB adapter kit and two well-designed bags help you lighten your carry-on load. Wed, 30 Jul 2008 04:00:00 -0400 http://www.ecoustics.com/ah/reviews/speakers/lifestyle-desktop-and-portable/edifier-e3350 The impossible; that's what motivates me. In fact, isn't that what motivates all of humanity? The first astronaut in space, an electric powered car, the telephone, the atomic bomb. There are so many examples of people achieving what was once thought the impossible. Our personal impossible achievements may not be on the same level as the printing press, but still the impossible is what drives us. When reviewing the E3350 system by Edifier, I wondered if they set out to achieve the impossible. Did they ask themselves, "Can we make a sound system that is both an audio and visual piece of entertainment? Can our sound system also be its own art collection?" I believe that these questions drove the design of the E3350. Thu, 03 Jul 2008 05:05:24 -0400 http://ecoustics-cnet.com.com/BlueAnt_Supertooth_3/4505-6448_7-33110316.html?part=ecoustics-cnet The BlueAnt Wireless Supertooth 3 is an excellent choice for a portable car speakerphone, especially since it will read out incoming caller ID so you can keep your eyes on the road. Fri, 27 Jun 2008 05:40:00 -0400 http://www.ecoustics.com/pcw/news/147367 A great desktop is only as good as the sum of its parts, so picking the right RAM, hard drive, sound card, and speakers is key. Mon, 23 Jun 2008 19:40:00 -0400 http://www.ecoustics.com/dt/news/17015 Hands-free devices may save you from a ticket by allowing you to pick up the phone on the road, but without caller ID to let you screen your calls, you may end talking to your boss for an hour on your way home from work, or awkwardly fielding drunk dials as you bring Grandma to the airport. BlueAnt phases out this problem with the next generation of its Supertooth in-car speakerphone, which reads caller ID information out loud and allows you to accept or reject calls vocally.The Supertooth 3 uses text-to-speech technology to translate incoming call data to voice alerts, and includes support for Ame Mon, 16 Jun 2008 10:25:00 -0400 http://www.ecoustics.com/dt/news/17005 Verizon Wireless has announced an exclusive tie-in with this summer's The Dark Knight Batman sequel due to hit theaters July 18: the Nokia 6502 The Dark Knight Edition mobile phone. The phone combines a Batman-inspired black cover with a Dark Knight emblem, and comes pre-loaded with Bat-themed wallpaper, screensavers, and voice tones…along with a complete movie trailer.As a phone, the Nokia 6205 offers 58 MB of internal storage (expandable with microSD cards), a 1.3 megapixel camera, a Bluetooth wireless networking, and an integrated speakerphone. The phone can tap into Verizon's VZ Navigator location Fri, 13 Jun 2008 11:45:00 -0400 http://news.ecoustics.com/bbs/messages/10381/486697.html Wed, 21 May 2008 03:11:00 -0400 http://ecoustics-cnet.com.com/8301-10784_3-9946665-7.html?part=ecoustics-cnet Speakers at security confab LayerOne say people should be careful with sensitive information while using GSM-based mobile phones and most VoIP systems. Sat, 17 May 2008 22:33:00 -0400 http://ecoustics-cnet.com.com/Definitive_Technology_ProCinema_600_black/4505-7868_7-32903749.html?part=ecoustics-cnet The Definitive Technology ProCinema 600 surround speakers pack a mighty wallop for their small size, but the system needs a little extra care during set up to sound its best. Thu, 10 Apr 2008 05:25:00 -0400 http://www.ecoustics.com/dt/news/16316 Snip:"The N95's music player supports MP3, AAC, AAC+, and WMA files, as well as Real's OM-DRM and Microsoft's WM DRM 10. We had no problems loading music onto the device via an 8GB microSD card, and the music player found our files quickly. The audio quality is good, though the bass output could be stronger. We're extremely happy that the phone has a standard 3.5-mm jack, and the built-in speakers are surprisingly loud and clear even at max volume. The FM tuner's sensitivity is excellent: We picked up even fringe stations like 88.3 (WBGO) in New York City -- as long as we had the headphones plugged in, since they act as the antenna.The video player supports MPEG-4, H.264/AVC, H.263/3GPP, RealVideo 8/9/10 fo Tue, 08 Apr 2008 15:51:01 -0400 http://ecoustics-cnet.com.com/Sony_MEX_BT5100_radio_CD_MP3_player/4505-6729_7-32787452.html?part=ecoustics-cnet The MEX-BT5100 is a good all-in-one option for those thinking of investing in a in a decent stereo and a hands-free speakerphone. Mon, 07 Apr 2008 14:28:00 -0400 http://ecoustics-cnet.com.com/M_Audio_Studiophile_AV_40/4505-7869_7-32381162.html?part=ecoustics-cnet M-Audio's Studiophile AV 40 is a PC speaker for music lovers who care more about sound quality than compact size or rock bottom pricing. Thu, 27 Mar 2008 04:59:00 -0400 http://www.ecoustics.com/video/n/1966344 The Logitech Z Cinema 2.1 speaker system doesn't need a sound card, and comes with a good remote. Mon, 10 Mar 2008 12:05:05 -0400 http://www.ecoustics.com/dt/news/15906 While most people seem content with on-board audio on PCs for cranking out music through a cheap set of headphones or PC speakers, more serious audio enthusiasts look to better solutions to match their high-end systems, and Asus launched its own entry targeting this niche market on Thursday. The Xonar DX PCI Express Audio card offers 7.1 channels and a signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) Asus claims is 35 times cleaner than onboard alternatives.In terms of output, the board boasts an SNR of 116dB, while Asus says most onboard chi Fri, 29 Feb 2008 09:50:00 -0500 http://www.ecoustics.com/dt/look/184 Some people just have to be connected. Whether they’re chatting on Bluetooth headsets at the grocery store, talking into Bluetooth speakerphones in the car, or even carrying on conversations with Bluetooth-equipped motorcycle helmets while out cruising. Wireless technology has been good to these folks, and it continues to open new doors to multitasking all the time. Of course, some doors are more extreme than others.Voz Sports, a Californian company that specializes in protective gear, recently announced the new Multy Lynk, a Bluetooth-enabled helmet designed for pretty much any non-motorized sport that threatens your precious skull, from skiing and snowboarding to skating, bicycling and... Sun, 03 Feb 2008 03:00:00 -0500 http://www.ecoustics.com/pcw/reviews/141186 Motorola's car speakerphone works great and is well designed, but it may have limited utility for many users. Tue, 22 Jan 2008 13:00:00 -0500 http://www.ecoustics.com/dt/news/15404 Building momentum for its booth at the upcoming booth at Macworld expo in San Francisco, Illinois-based Newer Technology unveiled a line of six low-cost iPhone accessories this week, including a speaker dock, earbuds, and car charger.The dock will not only play amplified music like a traditional iPod dock, it will also make use of the iPhone’s telephony capabilities with a hands-free microphone for conference calls. Suggested retail price when it debuts on January 28 will be $34.95.Newer Technology’s glossy black bass response earbuds currently retail for $19 Fri, 11 Jan 2008 10:20:00 -0500 http://www.ecoustics.com/pcw/news/141069 Velocity 2Go debuts at CES, offering double duty as portable speakers and a car subwoofer. Sun, 06 Jan 2008 10:00:00 -0500 http://www.ecoustics.com/dt/look/176 Getting into the audiophile scene isn't a game for the cash-strapped. Anyone who's ever walked into a high-end audio boutique knows that a single pair of speakers speakers can easily carry a four-digit price tag, a spool of wire can cost more than a TV, and dropping a couple hundred dollars on accessories like speaker stands and cabinets would be considered getting away cheap.But there's "pricy," and there's "pricy." And even in a hobby already so saturated with excess, KEF Audio's new Muon floor speakers set a new high water mark in that second category. With a price tag of £70,000 ($140,500 USD), KEF has moved the Muon out of typical price range for speakers and into that rarefied ter... Wed, 02 Jan 2008 03:00:00 -0500