Electronics. Entertainment. Gadgets.
25 Must-Have Summer Products
July 17, 2009-
TEAC HD-1 HD Radio Receiver
This HD radio with tabletop iPod docking system has iTunes Tagging capability and offers free FM channels, clear digital sound and on-screen artist/title information. Users can “tag” songs they hear on FM HD Radio stations with a simple push of a button. It also plays and charges iPhones and iPods and is equipped with a remote control, dual alarm clock with snooze button and five equalizer presets for improved audio fidelity.
$129.99
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Digipower Jumpstart Sport Travel Charger
The new, fashionable and lightweight Digipower Jumpstart Charger is perfect for the summer vacation season as it gives instant backup power for not only your mobile phone but also for your PDAs, MP3 players, cameras, GPS Systems and even handheld games. It comes in various colors and will hold its charge for one year.
$49.99 ($14.99 for emergency charger)
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Cocoon Innovations CPS350 NetBook Case
Haul your NetBook from vacation spot to vacation spot this summer with this cool NetBook Case by Cocoon. Equipped with Cocoon’s proprietary GRID-IT! organization system (a rubberized woven elastic object retention system for gadget organization), this case is ideal for organizing your PDA, MP3 player, iPod, iPhone, BlackBerry and other digital devices. It holds 7” to 11” laptops or netbooks.
$44.99
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LapDome Laptop Cases
You may be on your way camping or headed to the beach, but wherever you go you’ll be able to take along your laptop or netbook thanks to LapDome Laptop Cases. These cases can pop open (like a mini-tent) to shade and protect a laptop computer outdoors, including fully padded models equipped with a choice of modular backpack or shoulder bag, a collapsible model for light home and recreational use, and a smaller LapDome Junior, which is perfect for portable DVD players and Netbooks. The cases also include built-in security features and concealment of the laptop screen from prying eyes.
$24.95 - $79.95
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Palm Pre
Sporting a 3.1-inch touchscreen and slide-out QWERTY keyboard, this cool new phone for summer features a smooth, rounded ergonomic design and is made to feel comfortable in your hand or pocket. This phone, based on the new Palm webOS mobile platform built from the ground up to be constantly connected to the Web, is ideal for phone calls, Web browsing, music, photos and videos and when open, it is optimized for e-mail and text messaging. It will also support a variety of different Sprint services, including Sprint TV. The Pre features a 3-megapixel camera with LED flash and extended depth of field, 8GB of internal storage, integrated GPS and MicroUSB connector with USB 2.0 Hi-Speed.
$199.99 (after $100 mail-in rebate and new Sprint 2-year service contract)
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Zetronix MP3/Bluetooth Sunglasses
Whether you’re roller skating, biking or hiking, these MP3/Bluetooth Sunglasses are the perfect solution for shading your eyes from the sun and listening to your favorite tunes at the same time. The lenses come with 11 polarized layers, blocking 100% of UVA, UVB and UVC rays so they are 100% safe for your eyes. At any time during your run or hike you have the ability to switch over from your tunes to a phone call (5 hours talk time) with just one push of a button. In addition to being noise canceling, they have a removable USB storage drive with built-in 2.0 connector, allowing for easy drag and drop of files with no cables required. The sunglasses are available in either 2GB or 4GB of memory. A protective case, A/C travel charger and USB cable are also included.
$64.99 for 2GB
$94.99 for 4GB
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Paradigm 60-SM Rock Monitor Outdoor Speaker
This “hidden” outdoor speaker provides exceptional sound but can be camouflaged within your garden or outdoor venue for added aesthetic value. The rock’s sealed cabinet is a sturdy weather, water, UV-resistant polymer with self-draining fissures. Place the speaker on the ground, in a flowerbed, on a deck or patio, or around the pool, and enjoy high-performance sound in your backyard. This speaker features the same technology that is found in the company’s affordable high-end indoor Monitor series, including PTD (pure titanium) domes and an ICP (injection-molded co-polymer) bass/midrange cone with dual voice coil. The 60-SM comes in various finishes: Fieldstone, Northeastern Dark Granite and Western Sandstone and weighs approximately 12 lbs.
$279
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Tivoli SongBook
Perfect for both the beach and beach house, this all-in-one portable alarm clock, AM/FM radio and iPod speaker is weather-resistant with a protective rubberized coating. The SongBook offers five station preset buttons, a backlit LCD and digital alarm and sleep functions. It comes in a variety of colors and can run on either an external power supply or six ‘AA’ batteries.
$199.99
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Sylvania g Netbook Magni Elite
Weighing in at under 3 lbs., the Sylvania g Magni Elite is powered by The Intel Atom processor and provides fast Internet connectivity for Web browsing, e-mails, instant messaging and access to social networking sites. Complete with a 10.2” screen and 1,024 x 600 pixel resolution, the Magni Elite features built-in WiFi, stereo speakers and a 160 GB Hard Disk Drive.
$349.99
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Parrot SK4000 Bluetooth Hands-free Kit
The Parrot SK4000 is a full-featured Bluetooth hands-free kit designed expressly for motorcycles and can be adapted to every kind of motorcycle and scooter. The SK4000 features an FM/RDS tuner, a line-in connection and Bluetooth Stereo (A2DP) connectivity. To listen to FM radio, users can scan frequencies using the remote control mounted on the handlebar and the SK4000 will name the radio stations. You will also be able to connect your musical sources via the jack cable or the new USB cable offering enhanced résistance and connectivity. For hands-free calling, you can leave your phone in your pocket or bag as Parrot SK4000 automatically connects to the phone via Bluetooth.
$199
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BoomCooler
Get the party started when you show up at the beach with the BoomCooler. This ice chest is packed with a CDX-GT320 AM/FM radio and CD Player, two 6” x 9” 240-Watt Max 4-Way Speakers, one 1100-Watt Max 10” Subwoofer and a 4-Channel 600-Watt Amplifier, all from the Sony Xplod line. BoomCooler isn’t intended for wet storage but may be used for dry goods.
$799 for entry level cooler
$949 for premium cooler
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Nintendo DSi
The Nintendo DSi is perfect for keeping the kids occupied in the backseat of the car while driving to your vacation destination this summer. This portable gaming system is loaded with features, including a cool audio player and recorder to listen to tunes, the ability to edit and send photos and download some of your favorite games. It includes an SD storage slot to store your music, movies, games and download firmware updates.
$169.99
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SkyGolf SkyCaddie
The SkyCaddie is the ultimate wingman for any serious golfer. The SkyCaddie is a golf GPS that measures course distance and hazard information and has a library of over 23,000 golf courses. Only SkyGolf walks each and every golf course to map it, instead of relying on satellite images that might be old and outdated.
$399.95
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Lowepro Camera Bags
Designed for the outdoor, adventure, sports or travel photographer, the Toploader Pro AW Camera Bags have a contoured, asymmetrical shape and snug, protective fit. Other features include large U-shaped zipper pulls that are easy to grasp, even with cold, wet or gloved hands, a top pocket and mesh side pocket for storing sunglasses, accessories and small personal items. The bags also come in three sizes.
Toploader Pro 65 AW $69.99
Toploader Pro 70 AW $79.99
Toploader Pro 75 AW $89.99
Chest Harness (sold separately) $9.99
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Aqua Sounder Floating Speaker
This floating audio speaker is great for backyard parties, pools, hot tubs and cookouts. It includes one battery powered speaker and one battery or AC powered transmitter and also features dual blue mood lights that shine in your pool, hot tub or table. Drop it in the pool or hot tub and start listening to up to 10 hours of non-stop music at a 150-foot listening range.
$99
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BenQ Joybee GP1 Lamp-less Pocket Projector
When visiting relatives and friends this summer, why not take along the BenQ Pocket Projector for the ride? At a lightweight 1.4 lbs., this projector has an integrated USB video reader. The 15-80” image in 4:3 native format is adjustable with digital zoom and preset picture PC and A/V modes. Auto play modes, auto keystone, auto search, and Wall Color Correction get content up and running fast, while the integrated speaker delivers instant digital sound. Connectivity includes D-Sub, Composite, USB inputs and PC audio output.
$499
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Monitor Audio Climate 10
The Monitor Audio Climate 10 offers a unique and versatile design. Completely protected from the elements, the entire cabinet is sealed to assure long-term reliability. The product incorporates a 5.25” MMP II bass driver working in tandem with a 4” ABR (auxiliary bass radiator) to provide deep, natural and loud bass. The 1” Gold Dome C-CAM tweeter completes the sonic signature.
$300/pair
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Amazon Kindle 2
Without the use of a computer, the user can easily search the Amazon store, browse best-sellers or recommended favorites, and then directly download titles to the device, in a matter of seconds. Scrolling through books is a breeze, as is organizing them, and you can take whatever you’ve downloaded everywhere you go, whether it’s on a train, on a plane or on vacation.
$359
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Bowers & Wilkins Society of Sound Music
This high quality music download service now offers more albums in even better sounding formats. It gives members an exclusively recorded, great sounding album every month to download. Users have the choice of 3 high-quality lossless music downloads, all of which package the tracks for convenient download. The introduction of the 24-bit FLAC high-quality music files get listeners closer than ever to the sound the artist heard in the studio, and can either be streamed via a computer or burned onto a DVD for playing on a home system.
$33.95 for 6 months (full membership)
$59.95 for 1 year (full membership)
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Niles PB6Si and PS6Si Outdoor Speakers
The PB6Si and PS6Si series outdoor planter speakers feature rugged, weather-resistant construction and high-performance sound. The PB6Si planter box loudspeaker and PS6Si round planter loudspeaker are available in a classic terracotta and recently-introduced weathered concrete finish. They are powerful, all-weather speakers that are capable of holding live plants and flowers and come with Niles’ new Lifetime Limited Warranty. For pricing contact a Niles Dealer.
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Atlona AT-HDPiX Adapter
Atlona Technologies, a solutions base connectivity manufacturer, has just released its all new USB to HDMI adapter, the AT-HDPiX. This new solution is designed to add an HDMI port to any computer, Mac or PC. The HDPiX has limitless applications in both consumer and commercial environments. From digital signage to home theater, the HDPiX provides a simple solution for viewing content from a computer on any HDTV at a maximum resolution of 1600x1200 or 720P. The device features a small form factor, which allows it to hide behind computers or displays.
$179
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IDOD Loudspeaker
The IDOD Chorus loudspeaker enclosure was designed to help camouflage the speaker of your choice by encasing them in a beautifully hand crafted planter stand. The top is made from hand selected, polished granite or you can have a top made with the same matching wood finish of your choice. The Chorus can be placed over the speakers or the speakers can be mounted to the Chorus interior. We also offer packages that include an idod Certified speaker to fit your budget.
$599
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Cobra Radio Units
Cobra’s bookshelf radio units, the CIR1000A and CIR2000A, offer an innovative way to enjoy online broadcasts, delivering superior sound quality and access to a variety of global broadcasts. The products wirelessly stream your online listening, letting listeners enjoy their favorite radio stations from an expanding network of over 10,000 online radio stations around the world or podcasts. The units receive and play streaming Internet radio using your existing WiFi network or broadband Internet connection. They also support MP3, WMA, and Real Media files via your wireless network, enabling listeners to stream their computer’s music collections anywhere they have access to the network.
$179.95 - $289.95
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Denon Blu-ray Audio/Video Player
Looking for the ultimate and craving the best? Then you owe it to yourself to audition the new Denon Universal Blu-ray audio/video player, the DVD-A1UDCI. It is the world’s first Blu-ray player to also support both DVD-Audio and Super Audio CD playback with native digital audio outputs via HDMI/Denon Link or PCM conversion with full bass management. Combining the Denon Link 4th and HDMI transmission technology, digital signals from optical discs can now be transmitted virtually jitter-free to produce the purest high-quality images and sound possible. The DVD-A1UDCI incorporates innovative interactivity that makes it quite literally the world’s most advanced and future-ready source component.
$3,800
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SanDisk Extreme Cruzer Contour USB Flash Drive
Never leave home without your personal files with the SanDisk Extreme Cruzer Contour USB Drive. It features a sleek and stylish black glossy design and includes a sliding USB connector that retracts into the body and eliminates the need for caps. It also has U3 technology so that your files and software are safe and secure on the USB drive. The USB Drive comes in 3 storage capacities: 8GB, 16GB and 32GB.
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