What does this MYVU do? The first impression is that it’s a ‘futuristic space age’ sunshades but instead of protecting your eyes from the sun, the MYVU it allows you to watch your TV shows, music videos and podcasts and movies anywhere! It works like this: the viewer takes the output signal from the media device and projects a floating image that you can see around and it comes with built-in noise reducing ear buds for stereo sound.
The MYVU Personal Viewer comes in two models: one specially designed for the iPod and the “universal edition†that works both with the iPod and with portable DVD players. The universal edition can pretty much be used with any media device as long as it has a video out port; plus is cheaper than the other model, although it uses 3 AAA batteries and not an ultra-thin lithium battery like in the iPod edition.
The MYVU Personal Viewer is a cutting-edge technology in portable display giving you the smallest and lightest eyewear display in the market. Plus the design is irresistible and it comes with extra gadgets like a belt pouch to carry it and the iPod model includes a travel case.
Though it facilitates visual portability, it lacks high-quality resolution; displayingg only 320 x 240 pixels and 24 bit color depth. Futhermore, it’s not exactly an affordable Christmas or birthday present, the MYVU is priced at $299 for the universal edition and $399 for the iPod model.
For more information, visit http://www.myvu.com
If you are looking for speakers that not only look good but also sound great when playing your digital music, you should check out the Retro iPod speakers by Geneva Labs. Unlike traditional sound systems which require two speakers connected by wire, Geneva speakers combine both speakers into one speaker cabinet. This allows for the sound quality to be optimized throughout the room.
The good-looking Geneva speakers come in two versions, the model L and the model XL. The difference is in the size of the speaker box. You can choose from the red, white, or black model. There are also optional floor stands which lift the speaker box off of the ground.
The Geneva iPod speakers can play your iPod Video, iPod photo, iPod Mini or the iPod nano in addition to CD’s. It also has FM radio capabilities. All the stereo features can be controlled by the remote control.
Perhaps the only drawback to the Geneva speakers is the price tag. The smaller model L unit costs $599 and the larger model XL unit costs $1075. However, if you are serious about digital music and you want a speaker system that will provide high quality sound from your iPod this system might be the way to go.
For more information, visit Geneva Lab at http://www.genevalab.com/
As a continuation on the earlier post on iPod 5G casing by TinPod, iPod owners who do not fancy metal bracing their precious music maker, can now opt to go natural by using wooden casings instead.
Made in Holland by Miniot, the casings come in two sizes; iWood Nano (synonymous to the iPod Nano) and iWood 5G (synonymous to the iPod Video). These casings are made from a single piece of hardwood which ensures that you dress your iPod in style without visible wooden joints.
When you purchase your iWood, not only do you get your wooden casing, you can personalize your very own monogram engraving on the top and an additional 2-line message on the inside. The iWood Nano is priced at €75 ($95) while the iWood 5G is priced at €85 ($108). For more information and purchasing details, please visit Miniot’s web site.
Here’s a set of iPod video (30GB and 60GB) cases which are hard and durable. With this case, you need not worry about screen cracks or scratches as your iPod is totally encased. The drawback is that you will have no access to your iPod’s scroll wheel and screen; which simply means, no songs selection, no volume control and no video!
The TinPods currently feature illustrations by Kurt Ketchum who is a renowned illustrator based in Rochester, New York. All these TinPod designs are actual paintings by Kurt who believes in blurring the lines between art and graphics. According to Kollective.de, they are starting off with these 3 designs as limited editions – more designs are expected to arrive.
If you want to do your bit for charity; for every TinPod that you purchase, a dollar will be donated to CityArts charity. The TinPod is available in 3 designs (L’Orange Lune, Change Attitude and Die Blechdose) and is priced at $16.95 each or $29.95 for two.
My PowerBook is like my little baby. And like all babies, I will tend to them carefully, making sure that they are protected in every way possible (money consenting). One of the many ways to protect my PowerBook is through the use of sleeves.
Sleeves such as Glovez by Case-mate which is made of ultra soft neoprene material ensures that my PowerBook will not be scratched during transportation. On the exterior, the peforated nylon adds a touch of modernization and the double Velcro on the flaps add on to the security. To further strengthen the edges, every sleeve is marked with leather piping to avoid the materials from tearing or fraying.
Measuring 15″ x 11″ x 0.9″, the Glovez comes in 3 choices of colors; Mocha Brown, Metallic Silver and Phantom Black. These sleeves are retailed at $24.99 and is available from Case Mate’s store.
