LG has thrown its tuppence worth into the iPod speakers market this month with the new FA163DAB, a micro system that was made possible through a partnership with sound engineer Mark Levinson.
Though branded as an 'iDock', the fact that you can slot your iPod into the top for access to your collection through the speakers is just one of the features it offers.
The TrekStor i.Beat organix Gold MP3 Player is built for every person who loves digital music. Okay, scratch that, this MP3 player is built for every millionaire who loves digital music. TrekStor received a special order from Russian-Canadian billionaire and owner of the Midland Formula 1 team, Alex Shnaider, to develop the world's most expensive MP3 player. What you're looking at is TrekStor's answer to the order. This unique, custom-made device is based on TrekStor's widely successful, award-winning 
i.Beat organix, but with a little extra bling.
What makes the Gold the most expensive MP3 player in the world? Gold, of course. Oh yes, and diamonds. The casing of the organix Gold is cast in 750 gold (18 karat) and it is adorned with 63 diamonds (one-karat). No MP3 player is complete without being wearable, so TrekStor embellished this player with a small chain that includes beautiful aquamarine gems. Jewelers Wenthe in Mannheim, Germany put over 100 hours of painstaking handiwork into this exquisite gadget.
If you're going to drop 20 big ones on an 18-karat gold, jewel-encrusted MP3 player, the device better sound as good as it looks. Luckily, TrekStor is at the top of the MP3-player game. This device features a beefy 1 GB memory to hold all your favorite tunes. It can playback MP3, WMA, WAV, ASF, and OGG file formats, and it even supports WMA-DRM9 (DRM-protected files). TrekStor built this MP3 player for two, offering a pair of headphone jacks that let you share your tunes with a friend as you're whisked away on your private jet. The organix Gold is also equipped with a stereo FM radio and an integrated voice recorder (MP3 format) for taking audio notes. You can even use your organix Gold as a mobile data storage device with data transfer via the USB connection.
TrekStor makes folder navigation a breeze, so it is easy to organize and locate your favorite tunes or recordings. The extremely sharp, two-color OLED screen displays ID3 tag information for your tracks, FM radio station information (up to 16 presets), and equalizer visualization (11 presets, and one custom equalizer). Now, if you're a jet-setter, preset radio stations may not help you as you zip across time zones. Don't fret, TrekStor has you covered with a built-in station search that will hone in on the strongest stations as you cross the nation.
Other features include line-in recording (MP3 format), SRS WOW surround sound, hi-speed USB 2.0 compatibility (backward-compatible to USB 1.1), and digital clock/alarm/stopwatch functions. The organix Gold is powered by a Lithium-polymer battery that is charged via the USB cable, and delivers a maximum operating time of 25 hours.
What's in the Box
Trekstor i.Beat organix Gold MP3 player, Sennheiser earphones, USB 2.0 cable, line-in cable, software CD, and quick guide.
Product Description
Trekstor's outstanding features of the i.Beat organix include its particularly durable rechargeable battery (up to 25 hours operating time), an organic extremely sharp OLED display, a second headphone jack and recording functions as a dictation machine and through the integrated line-in jack. Further distinguishing characteristics of the i.Beat organix are a 5x equalizer and SRS surround sound giving the player crystal clear sound quality. Another high quality component included in the deliverables is a set of Sennheiser headphone. The compact, multi-talented gadget (75 x 32 x 16mm) is fitted with a powerful lithium polymer rechargeable battery which is charged via a high-speed USB 2.0 interface. The i.Beat organix also comes with a USB connector cable and concise user manual. The casing of the organix is cast in 750 gold (18 karat) and adorned with 63 diamonds (one-karat). The player is also embellished with a small chain that includes aquamarine gems. The Trekstor "i.Beat organix Gold" can be custom made at an addional cost. As a special highlight, customers can have their own, or someone else's, name engraved in gold.
Bose announces a Digital Music System for the Apple iPod.
The iPod accessory market is booming. Now high-end Audio player Bose gets in the game and offers a speaker and docking station system for the iPod.
The Bose SoundDock system includes a proprietary acoustic design that delivers clear, full sound across the entire musical spectrum. Using an integrated system approach, the amplifiers, equalizers and speakers are matched; there is no need for the user to make complex adjustments to ensure superb acoustic performance. Patented integrated signal processing automatically adjusts tonal balance, so music sounds natural at any volume.
The SoundDock system seamlessly integrates with third and fourth-generation iPods, as well as the iPod mini. A iR remote is included.
The price will be most likely $299 and available at Bose and Apple stores in October.
More details in Bose Press-Release.
With two high-quality omnidirectional microphones, the new Belkin TuneTalk Stereo lets you record memos, lectures, interviews, or conversations in full stereo. You can then review your CD-quality audio notes later by using your earbud headphones or computer.
