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Creative unveils T12 wireless speaker system

Creative has been unveiling some new gear at IFA this week and among that new gear is the T12 Wireless 2.0 Speaker System . The new speakers are a slim 2.0 system that promises to deliver strong bass without taking up as much space on and under the desk as a 2.1 speaker system. The T12 speakers will work with any Bluetooth stereo device including your iPhone, iPad or iPod touch. Creative claims ...

Review: IK Multimedia Amplitube iRig for iPhone, iPod touch and iPad

The iRig is simply a patch cable with a built-in pre-amp that connects an electric guitar or bass to your device using the line-in on the headphone port, providing a 1/4” mono input for a standard guitar patch cable and a standard 1/8” (3.5mm) stereo headphone port to connect a set of headphones, amp or powered speakers for output. iRig’s headphone port outputs audio from the iOS device rather ...

00813ea4af9e433cad52ad379f102242SwitchEasy releases Reptile case for iPhone 4

SwitchEasy is adding to its line of iPhone accessories with the release of the Reptile for the iPhone 4. The case features a crocodile skin texture for better grip, and a polycarbonate frame that guards the back and sides of an iPhone against dust, scratches and bumps. Access is left open to essential ports, namely the dock connector, headphone jack and built-in cameras. Four different color ...

00813ea4af9e433cad52ad379f102242Cases show new design for iPod touch, tiny iPod nano

Several cases from the Chinese vendor X-Doria allegedly show the external designs for the fourth-generation iPod touch and sixth-generation iPod nano. The touch case appears to be built for a device with the rounded housing of the second- and third-generation devices, but with a cutout for a camera lens and microphone or flash.... Shopping - Consumer Electronics - Digital Portable Players ...