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Nokia presented its 4.13-inch multimedia pc N800 Internet Tablet featuring advanced (800�480) touch-screen.

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THE WII LAPTOP

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Sansa Express

It really like the design of the 1.1 ounce Express. It's a 3 inch long, half inch thick black rectangle with a silver color plastic backing. The tiny 1.1 inch OLED screen shines through a translucent surface, displaying menu options and song information.

Also, the left side of the player houses a USB connector that can be covered by a removable cap. This means the player can plug directly into your PC without any cables, which is nice it's pretty much a pocket USB drive that doubles as an MP3 player.

The power button doubles as the menu button, and it's located next to the hold button on the top right hand side of the player.

On the bottom right hand side are the volume control buttons, and to the right of the screen, on the face of the player, sits a click wheel esque set of buttons for play or pause, skip, and navigation.

The headphone jack and expansion card slot are on the right hand side.

Sadly, the Express comes with crappy ear buds that fall out easily and don't produce great sound, but this is nothing new. As always, my advice is to replace them with a decent pair, such as the Shure SE210.

Once you do that, the audio quality is perfectly acceptable. Also included are a CD-ROM manual, a lanyard, a USB "extender" cable (that is inexplicably short), and some Sansa monster stickers that are not very useful (at least to me).

The player only plays MP3s, WMA, WAV, and protected WMA files, and it's easily loadable with Windows Media Player. The players 1GB capacity can store about 250 MP3s or about 500 WMA files.

The Music menu lets you search for artist, album, genre, song, playlist, recordings (FM or voice recordings you've made on the machine), or audio books, just as a good player should, and it also offers a standard array of music options (shuffle, repeat, and customizable EQ that recommend keeping flat).

Slacker Portable

Slacker's service offers free music, contoured to your tastes, with some catches (no rewinding, and limited skipping, for instance). A premium service, available for $7.50 per month, offers unlimited skips and other upgrades, but having it isn't necessary for enjoying the player.

Despite being an excellent concept, the Slacker Portable is hindered by buggy software and a touch strip control that can be a nightmare to use (fortunately, you can disable it). I'd give it an A+ for concept and a B- for execution making it a slightly better effort than Haier's Ibiza Rhapsody.

Both devices are for patient early adopters only, but make no mistake. The Ibiza Rhapsody and the Slacker Portable are surely blueprints for future PMPs other than iPods. The player comes in three flash memory capacities: 2GB, 4GB, and 8GB (we tested the 4GB version).

Most of that storage is reserved for Slacker files respectively, each capacity can store up to 15, 25, or 40 personalized "stations," leaving only 500MB, 1.5GB, or 4GB for "personal files" specifically, your MP3s and WMAs.

Audio codec support is weak Clearly, the device was designed primarily for listening to Slacker files (which happen to be AAC Pro V2).

The biggest surprise is that, despite the huge 4 inch, 480 by 272 pixels LCD, the device doesn't play videos or display photos.

Large for a personal media player (2.8 by 4.2 by 0.7 inches HWD 4.6 ounces), the Slacker Portable features the aforementioned 4-inch screen and an odd touch strip control that runs along the left hand edge of the display. The included headphones are branded with Slacker's cool tattoo like logo, but that's about all there is to love about them.

But that's my advice with almost every PMP. The player also has a mini USB port (it comes with a cable) for PC connection and charging, a USB charging adapter, a USB cable, and a canvas carrying case, which also features that cool logo.

The controls on the right panel are, top to bottom, a home button, a scroll wheel enter button, skip forward, play or pause, and a power hold button. The left hand panel houses the USB port, along with a proprietary connection for Slacker specific car and home docks (not included and not yet available), and, more important, a heart shaped favorites button and a ban button.

Banning a tune ensures that you'll never hear it again likewise, "hearting" a song lets Slacker know you like that selection.

Cowon iAudio U5

The Cowon iAudio U5 includes a 1.8 inch TFT LCD, an FM radio with recording capability, a voice recorder, an alarm clock or sleep timer.

Cowon's extensive Jet Effect suite of custom EQ controls, and plays MP3, WMA, and WAV files.

The Cowon iAudio U5 comes in both 4GB (white) and 8GB (black).

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It is a HD ready and comes with a 16:9 wide screen format.

It measures 4.55 meter by 2.56 meter, you will need a big house to put this in.

No words on pricing and availability but for sure that this will cost you a lot.

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Willcom W-ZERO3

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It features a 3.7-inch display with resolutions of 640 x 480, 1.3 megapixel camera, 256MB flash memory, 64Mb SDRAM, miniSD card slot, W-SIM slot, miniUSB connector and earphone microphone port. It weight approximately 220gram with dimensions of 70 x 130 x 26mm. It is available in two colors, the Gun Metallic and Pearl White. No words on the pricing yet. Pictures after the jump.

Windows Mobile 5.0 PDA with 30GB HDD

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The Slacker Device (aka Slacker Portable)

It�s probably safe to say we�ve all been eagerly awaiting the arrival of the much anticipated and hyped Slacker Device (aka Slacker Portable). Started by the founding fathers of MP3 players (CEOs of the original MP3 player companies) The Slacker Device takes an old approach we�re talking Tivo like music (aka Pandora, iLike) to the portable world.

Although Apple has long dominated the MP3 market, The Slacker Device does pose a threat to Apple�s 70%+ market share, but not a significant one at least not one that will garner double digital numbers anytime soon given both technology adoption life cycle and infrastructure issues (powerful wireless signals aren�t ubiquitous enough yet).

So what�s the verdict? Well, Wired got an exclusive (I�m jealous) with The Slacker Device, but only provided a top level review very Wiredesqe.

Wired agrees that it�s an �antidote to music collection boredom�. You can modify your music collection with a �like/dislike� or �ban� feature. This get�s you to truly customized music.

Thank God, because if they didn�t nail this, the The Slacker Device would be useless. This is supported by clean sound, detailed band and bio info with art work.

They were a little frustrated with the free service option which only allows 6 song skips per hour, which is in addition to ads. But hey, its FREE. On the other hand, the premium service ($10 a month) allows endless skipping and no ads.

Apparently there is some satellite that will allow song refreshing without the need for WiFi, but that�s neither here nor there right now.

The device will arrive with your top 10 selected radio stations. It comes in 3 sizes : 2GB, 4GB and 8GB. You can also add your own MP3s, but after adding Slacker Radio your left with 500MB, 1.5GB and 4GB respectively. Slacker describes the portable player sizes in stations: 10, 25 and 40.

Surprisingly, it�s not touchscreen and includes a �touchstrip� which is apparently quirky, and some hard keys located on the top and either side of the device there is a jog dial in there some where. Battery life is a measly 10 hours, but I�m not sure if that�s without or without WiFi use. We all know what WiFi does to the iPhone battery (insert toilet flushing noise here). Based on the pics, the included headphones look no better then the headphones that come with the free Napster Mp3 players - that means they probably suck.

If you�re wondering how the device works, then I suggest heading over to the Slacker website for complete details. In short, The Slacker Device caches your radio stations on your device. Whenever you�re in range of accessible WiFi, or plug into a computer via USB it�ll update your stations based on your musical preference.

The Slacker Device, or Slacker Portable sounds promising. Slacker Radio is available to anyone right now. I�d suggest giving that a shot, building up your stations and then if you find yourself enjoying that library more then the one you own, drop the $200 - $300.

Vizio L37HDTV

Vizio, a brand that often appears in discount club warehouses such as Costco, hits the price/performance sweet spot with this 37-inch LCD TV. The black-and-silver L37HDTV model offers many basic features and a fair number of connections, while excelling in our TV viewing tests. With a street price of $1000 (as of September 8, 2006), it's one of the least-expensive sets of this size we've seen

Overall our jurors were satisfied with the set's performance in our standard-definition and high-definition tests. The TV produced nicely saturated reds and greens in high definition. In a scene of a showroom of antique cars, the color of the red automobiles achieved a nice balance--bright without being unnatural. Hi-def TV broadcasts fared well, too. Skin tones in a George Lopez sequence provided natural-looking skin tones.

The L37HDTV avoided the cakey tones that a few competing units exhibited, showing lighter-skinned actors in a more natural light. One juror commented on noticeable artifacts on red plaid curtains in the background, but another expressed satisfaction at the "smooth pan" when the camera moved from left to right to follow one of the actors.

The panel of judges rated a scene of a moving train as Good, though a few commented on "some striation" and an "exaggerated rainbow effect" in background clouds. Green tones were pleasing, showing an attractive contrast between the lighter foreground vines and the darker background trees. Shimmering on the silvery surface of the moving train was minimal, though average for this class of TVs. Notably, the L37HDTV received one of the highest scores--an average mark of Very Good--in our bright-lights test, where jurors viewed TV sequences with all the lights in the room turned on.

This model's design is quite pleasing. A black bezel borders the HDTV's glass, and thin silver metal accents the left, right, and top of the TV. Silver speakers occupy the bottom of the unit; they're curved at the top, so they seem to emerge from the bottom of the black bezel. An oblong silver base provides a visual break from the set's generally straight lines.

The built-in 10-watt speakers speakers produced adequate sound, but home-theater buffs should not expect anything spectacular. In the final horse-racing scene in Seabiscuit, dialogue was sufficiently audible, but the pounding hoofs from the horse race sounded unexpectedly dull. The speakers handled the simultaneous swelling soundtrack, dialogue, and horse-racing sound effects adequately, without muffling a single element. The overall sound lacked oomph, however.

The TV's on-screen display menu takes some getting used to, but it appears to be well thought out. Big icons top a translucent blue menu. You'll appreciate the descriptive text that appears below when you navigate to an ambiguous icon; for instance, the TV uses a camera icon for picture adjustments.

You may get stuck in the Parental Control menu (signified by a slightly more logical padlock icon), since the TV won't let you leave it--even if you got there by mistake--unless you enter four numbers. Still, the OSD menu deserves praise for its overall simplicity and (hiccups aside) easy navigability. The remote includes programmable codes listed in the user's manual to control other devices, such as DVD players. It incorporates playback controls, too. Though a little on the heavy side, it is useful and easy to like.

Vizio's low-priced LCD TV provides a great introduction to the world of digital and high-definition TV. It shows good images that have pleasing color and saturation, and it won't drain your wallet. You can buy it directly from Vizio, too--no warehouse club membership required.

Sicuro RW-670XL

Sicuro's RW-670XL 5.1-channel speaker system certainly has a uniquely flashy look. Sporting faux chrome faceplates with jagged edges, its five squat speakers and medium-size subwoofer resemble miniature airplane turbine engines. But when it comes to speakers, sound--not looks--is key. And unfortunately, the audio from this inexpensive system lacked the quality necessary for us to recommend it even for casual listening.

Our tests included sound samples of stereo rock tracks, an audio book, a DVD-Audio album, and a DVD movie. Across the board, the Sicuro system produced muddy sound, especially in comparison with other speaker sets in our test group.

On a clip of "Feel Good, Inc." by Gorillaz, I had a hard time hearing a pulsing bass line, something that other systems handled easily. An "Enhance" button on the included remote control should, according to Sicuro, enable the speakers to "visualize" two-channel audio as 5.1 surround sound; in my experience, however, the Enhance button had little to no effect in improving the audio quality.

On a DVD-Audio clip of "White Rabbit" on Blue Man Group's The Complex album, what should have been a clearly audible vocal track was difficult to discern amid the guitars and drums. In the opening battle scene in Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith, rapid gunfire sounded like extended blurry and distorted noise, rather than a series of nuanced blasts.

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Setting up the speakers is fairly simple. The manual walks through what's included--five speakers plus a subwoofer, and all necessary cables--and how to hook the system to a PC, game console, or DVD player. The remote control allows you to control volume for the whole system, as well as for the front, center, and rear speakers, and the subwoofer.

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This is the G1 GIYA speaker set from Vividaudio, it is one of the extraordinary speakers with a creative and unique design. There�s not much info about it now.

You can find it at the CES 2008 as it�s going to be shown there. Somehow there some words on the pricing, they said that the Vividaudio G1 GIYA speaker will be priced at $54,000 :-)

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This device is powered by Windows 5.0 Operating System. It comes with a Lithium Polymer battery that will provide you 3.5 hours of T-DMB viewing and it also includes a 2GB memory card and GPS navigation software. It measures 92 x 86 x 16.5mm and weighs 160 grams.

The LG N1 PDA is only available in Korea and it is priced at 549,000 KRW ($ 580).

V-Gear Auto Zoom Webcam

Big brother is watching. In fact you can watch or be watched almost everywhere you go these days so why not use the technology to your advantage. Those of you who use your webcam and are fed up with having to sit in the same place for hours while your gran gets a good old look at you, should try using the V-gear Talkcam Tracer Webcam.

Move about as you sit at your PC and the V- gear webcam will auto zoom and track you to keep you looking pin point sharp on your screen. Its no joke, as you move so will the webcam. Amazing or what?

The webcam will take images at 1.3 mega pixels and process up to 30 frames per second (that�s a lot of frames) and also recognized up to 16.7 million different colors for clear and accurate image regeneration.

If you don�t want to stream video you can also use the webcam as a camera. Images and video can be focused from as close as 4.3 mm and as far away as you like without any glare.

As if all these quality functions wasn�t enough, by using some nifty V-gear Bee software you can monitor your pets at home remotely or even set the system to monitor for motion and record / sound an alarm if it detects anything. How cool is that, set the auto feeder for Fido then go out for the day and check every now and then to see that everything is ok, and upon being burgled you will be notified by your system to raise the alarm. Tee leafs beware!

Technical specifications

Camera

�Interface:USB2.0
�Sensor:1/4inch SONY CCD Sensor
�Effective pixels:1.3 Mega Pixels
�Max Resolution:1280x 960
�Color depth:24-bit (16.7 million color)
�Max Frame Rate:30fps (640x480: 30fps, 1280x960: 15fps)
�Lens view angle:52
�Focus range:4.3mm to infinity
�White Balance:Auto
�Auto Exposure (AE):Auto
�USB cable length:150cm
�Weight:65g(USB cable included)
�Dimension:70(H)X80(W)X68(D) mm
�(USB cable excluded)
�Clipper width:5mm~25mm.
�Working temperature:5~40C
�Working humidity:20~80
�Rating voltage:5V
�Rating power consumption:1050mW
�Rating input current:210mA

Headset

�Earphone Impedance:32ohm+-15
�Earphone frequency range:100Hz ~ 3.5KHz
�Earphone rated input power:5mW
�Earphone max input power:25mW
�Earphone Connector:3.5mm x 1
�Microphone frequency range:20Hz ~ 20KHz
�Microphone sensitivity:-54dB+-3dB
�Microphone Impedance:2.2ohm
�Microphone connector:3.5mm x 1
�Headset Cable Length:1800mm+-40mm

System Requirements

�CPU: Pentium III 800MHz or above CPU
�USB2.0 port with 500mA power supply
�128 MB RAM
�CD-ROM drive for driver installation
�Windows XP/2000

Package Contents

�V-Gear TalkCam Tracer CCD (1.5m USB cable included)
�Headset
�Installation CD
�User manual

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Overview

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Included Features

• Windows Mobile� 6.0 with Direct Push
• Dual slider keypads - Standard and QWERTY
• 1.3 megapixel camera with 4x zoom
• Bluetooth� Wireless capable with A2DP
• Edit Microsoft� Word or Excel files & view PowerPoint files
• AT&T Music, Billboard, Music ID, XM, Napster, Yahoo
• Cellular Video capable - Get news, sports, and video
• Microsoft� Office Outlook� Mobile and XpressMail capable
• Instant messaging using AOL�, Yahoo!� and Windows Live�
• Quad-band GPRS/EDGE with dual-band UMTS/HSDPA
• Internet Explorer Mobile for surfing the Internet
• Telenav Maps and Navigator(TM) support
• Windows Media� Player 10 Mobile
• MicroSD(TM) memory expands up to 2 GB
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• Simultaneous voice and data capabilities
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Motorola MOTORAZR2 V9

Overview

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Included Features

• 2 MP camera with 8x zoom
• Video capture, playback, and streaming
• Stereo Bluetooth� wireless capable
• AT&T Mobile Music with one-touch access
• Digital audio player - supports MP3, WMA, EAAC+, Real, WAV
• Cellular Video - Get news, sports, video, and more
• Picture and Video Messaging - Send photos, video and more
• Instant messaging - AOL�, Yahoo!�, & Windows Live�
• High-speed data access via broadband 3G network
• Large 2.2" internal and 2.0"external color displays
• microSD(TM) removable memory card capacity
• Download games, videos, music and wallpapers
• Opera browser for full HTML web surfing
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• Airplane mode
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It's also small enough, at 14.8 by 15.6 by 16.6 inches (HWD), that finding room for it shouldn't be hard, although it's bigger than what I'd want sitting on my desk.

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As with most inexpensive color lasers, the toner cartridges for the 1320c ship in place, inside the printer.

As with many but not all, you have to remove each cartridge, prepare it, and then snap it back into place.

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ADTEC AD-HSM10

Is impressing by model Bluetooth headset era now that longer getting smaller? Because too small, so that when attached in ear, operate it hard very.

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Nowhere is that more evident than in the ultra portable Vaio TZ series pictured with this item, adorned in subtle tones and patterns worthy of a SoHo boutique.

Inside, these 11 inch display models have been upgraded to a 1.2GHz Core 2 Duo chip and 2GB of memory.

Akihabara News says it's unclear whether the laptops with these designer skins will extend beyond Japan, though various colors are available on the U.S. market.

And don't worry, there'll likely be a flood of more options in various Vaio lines and models, as indicated at CES earlier this month just be prepared for some sticker shock.

Haier Ibiza Rhapsody 30GB

The Ibiza's iPod knock off aesthetics hide one of the most innovative attempts at a media player in years. Paired with a Rhapsody To-Go music subscription ($15/month), the Linux based player lets you access Rhapsody's full content library from any Wi-Fi hotspot. You can stream or download whole albums, listen to Internet radio, and find similar artists with ease.

Even without the Rhapsody subscription, there's a built-in flash player for AOL Video (like YouTube, but less so) and a podcast finder that lets you browse for and download new podcasts when you've got access. But Wi-Fi usage can also unfortunately sap the battery in a matter of hours.

WIRED

Touch pad controls work well with slickly designed interface. Fully integrated Wi-Fi with Rhapsody streaming and downloads, podcast access, and minimalist web surfing. Bluetooth headphone support. Firmware upgrades automatically download to the device.

TIRED

Extremely scary cycle of repeated system crashes occurred once after a player lockup, but subsided. Tiny 2.5-inch screen and paltry 2.75 hours of video playback. Most videos need conversion for playback, with no support for DivX or XviD and very specific format requirements. No equalizer or playback options. Not Mac compatible.

Cellwatch is finally ready for debut

Well, that was a disappointment. Last year we were intrigued by concept photos of a next-generation watch phone from SMS Technology that looked like an iPhone strapped to a wrist. But now the "Cellwatch M500" is scheduled to launch in March, and it looks pretty much like so many other other watch phones that seem to come out every other month.

The Australian-made M500, however, may be one of the few models that doesn't come from a generic Chinese company, which will undoubtedly give it more credibility among potential consumers. At the same time, its price--about $900--is several times higher.

Even more curious, it remains unclear which market the M500 is aimed for. At the top of its gallery page, for example, was a photo of two adolescent boys wearing the watch--which, in our book, doesn't exactly represent the most lucrative market for a fully loaded gadget that costs almost a grand.

Canon Still Working on Autofocus Fix for $4,500 SLR

Canon is still trying to sort out the autofocus glitches that have plagued its high-end EOS-1D Mark III SLR camera.

Reports are that company reps met with big-name photographers at the recent PMA trade show and the Super Bowl to assure them that a comprehensive fix -- likely a combination of firmware and hardware changes -- is on the way.

Zune

Here's the latest sign Microsoft's Zune is no longer just a novelty iPod wannabe: It's now collecting lawsuits, just like a real iPod. Joel Geddis, apparently one of the first wave of Zune guinea pigs, says he was using his new device in November 2006. I received an electric shock through the earbuds of my Microsoft Zune. Simultaneously, the Zune emitted a very loud noise through the earbuds and the device began to reset.

Since the incident, I've suffered blood and fluid leakage from my ear canal, a temporary threshold shift, and incessant ringing and discomfor. No word yet on damages sought, but Geddis' lawyers are looking for victims of similar Zune attacks to make this a class action case.

New iLuv Product Lineup At CES 2008 - iLuv i1255, iLuv i399, i1155 , i720, i730

iLuv, a leading brand in personal entertainment products, will showcase some new products at CES 2008 on the 7th Jan 2008. With three of its products recognized as CES Innovations 2008 Design and Engineering Award Honorees, you will be running down the aisle to be the first to see these sexy and sleek new gadgets. iLuv at LAS VEGAS CES, Central Hall Booth #12838. Here�s a quick rundown of them..

iLuv i1255 5.1 Channel Slim Desktop iPod/DVD Player -
This DVD Player not only plays DVD, VCD, MP3 CD, Audio CD, JPEG CD, and Kodak Picture CD, it can connect your iPod too. The integrated dock is compatible with iPod touch, iPod classic (80GB, 160GB), iPod Nano 3rd Gen, and iPod with video (30GB, 60GB, 80GB). Available: March, 2008

iLuv i399 - The i399 BluePin 2.1 Channel Hi-Fi Audio System for your iPod, the first iLuv product to feature the newest BluePin II technology offering even more freedom from up to 300 ft. With the detachable BluePin II, users can listen to music on Bluetooth headphones or send music from another stereo Bluetooth device to the i399. Finishing touches include FM stereo radio capabilities, digital clock display and an auxiliary line input for 1st, 2nd and 3rd generations of iPod and other audio devices.

i1155 - The i1155: 8.5� Portable Multimedia Player for iPod and DVDs is easy on the eyes, with its slim and attractive design and it�s 8.5� widescreen playback was named an honoree in the Portable Multimedia Player category. MSRP: $269.99 Available now

i720 - The i720 named an honoree in the Portable Media Accessories category is a Bluetooth hands-free transmitter featuring caller ID display Kit with iPod and iPhone remote control functions and FM transmission capabilities. MSRP $129.99 Available: April, 2008

i730 - The i730, a Bluetooth hands-free car kit for your iPod featuring a multi-docking system and FM transmitter for both your iPod and iPhone, was honored for the Wireless Handsets category. MSRP $149.99 Available April, 2008

iLuv will also be displaying their 70 other high quality products in the iLuv booth #12838 located in Central Hall at CES. Product categories will include Video Devices, Audio Devices, Headphones, FM Transmitters, Protective Cases and Films and Batteries and AC/DC Adapters.

Samsung YP-U3 Featherweight Media Player Packs Haymaker Sound

It�s almost criminal how much hot, steamy gadget action you can get for less than a hundred clams. Take Samsung�s new YP-U3, a pack-of-gum sized audio player that has 2GB of flash memory, FM radio, data storage, LED display, EQ controls, and voice recording for all those brilliant Web 3.0 ideas you get while riding the bus.

The U3 is so small and light that you could damn near lose it in a shirt pocket. And you might want to keep it there, because its gaudy color choices � our review unit was a loud fluorescent green � and plastic-on-plastic build quality won�t win over fashion-conscious shoppers. Looks can be deceiving, though, because the U3 has some cool tricks up its sleeve: a retractable USB 2.0 connector slides out the bottom of the player and the flat-surface navigation buttons are super touch-sensitive.

The menus and features are a breeze to figure out (thankfully I had no RTFM incidents along the way) and the LED has a groovy bright-blue display. The voice recorder activates with the flick of a button, and the mic is surprisingly sensitive � I was able to capture clear dialogue on a TV from about ten feet away. The earbuds are cheapo and produce a thin, tinny sound (I blame it on Apple, for setting the Crappy-White-Earbuds standard), but when I hooked in my trusty Grado SR 80 cans, the audio had plenty of depth and detail.

It may not be as elegant or stylish as the iPod Shuffle, but for about the same coin the U3 gives you double the memory, more features�and kitschy colors visible from 200 feet!

WIRED Lots of bang for the buck, and flash memory means snappy playback and good battery life. Tiny form factor is great for outdoorsy, Ironman types. Sliding USB connector is handy, and eliminates cables.

TIRED Easy to accidentally hit the touch-sensitive buttons, so the Hold button is a must � but then you can�t advance tracks. D�oh. Only time will tell if plastic case can hold up to the rigors of portable play. And why no FM recording?

Yamaha RX-Z11 11.2 Surround Sound Receiver Rules Your Home Entertainment System

When it comes to top shelf stereo receivers, Yamaha�s new RX-Z11 sets a high bar for feature rich high definition amplifiers. Sure, it�s got your XM-HD, HD Radio, Dolby True HD, and neural surround. Yeah it�s Made for iPod, XM Ready, and it�s got network connectivity for getting your Windows Media Player on. But those are all just table stakes for modern HD-capable receivers, and the RX-Z11 is a high roller.

It�s got support for HDMI 1.3a, and it can upscale video all the way to 1080p, or drop the res down to 480. It�s also the first receiver on the market to use THX Loudness Plus a back end audio feature designed to let you play movies at low volumes without sacrificing any surround sound details.

(Typically, movies are optimized for theater level volumes not living room.) Although we were initially skeptical, this worked quite well, letting us pick up intricate spatial details of our favorite flicks without blowing out our eardrums or making enemies of the new neighbors.

But when you are ready to pump the volume, the RX-Z11 can handle just about any speaker configuration you want to throw at it. The rig supports up to 11 total speakers : six surround, center channel, and two presence speakers in both the front and rear. And that little .2 designation? It means you can pump your bass across dual stereo subwoofers. Best yet, the manual has clear diagrams on how to set up everything from a full 11.2 party mover to a puzzling given the price tag 2.1 bare bones setup.

The only issue we had with this system was the initial setup, but that�s to be expected with anything of this complexity. It�s certainly a system for AV nerds; the back side has more hookups than Craigslist. But hey, big spender, if you can swing the $5,500 price tag for this, you can afford pay somebody to come hook up your fancy new system anyway.

WIRED More channels than a basic cable package. Plenty of HDMI inputs (five) for all your gear. Pumps out rich sound with detailed separation at low, medium, and traumatic brain injury inducing volumes. Attractive backlit remote with LCD screen. Easy auto calibration.

Home audio wrap-up

You won't find a more institutionally conservative category in the consumer electronics space than home audio. More than any other industry segment, audio is one where technological advances tend to be lamented rather than celebrated, viewed with suspicion rather than embraced.

And that's understandable: Subpar speakers are now passed off as good enough and used to listen to digital music, which is often highly compressed compared with CD or (even better) LP equivalents. And the music itself is coming from a dying recording industry, struggling to stay alive in the digital age, and often relegated to background music--fewer and fewer people are actually listening to the music anymore.

That's not to say that there weren't some home-audio highlights at this year's show. As predicted, single-speaker audio is taking off: Boutique manufacturers such as Polk Audio and Definitive Technology are turning their considerable expertise to single-speaker, as are mainstream names like Philips and Samsung. It's not totally new, of course--plenty of options already exist--but the clear desire for consumers to have a d�cor-friendly audio component to match their flat-screen TVs is undeniable.

One of the attractions of single-speaker units is the desire to cut down on the speakers, and the resulting speaker wire snaking throughout the room. The other alternative is going wireless altogether. It seemed like wireless speaker technologies were everywhere in 2007, with Neosonik's being the most impressive.

The company's been offering peeks at its wireless speaker technology for the past couple of years, but it's now pledging to begin delivering actual product before the end of 2008. The company hopes to license its technology to other manufacturers under the Airpower moniker--but with so many nascent competing standards, it'll be quite a while before we see a Bluetooth-like standard in this arena.

Another carry-over from previous years was the complete dominance of the iPod. It's getting nearly impossible to find a home-audio product without an iPod dock. But unlike the bulky outboard docks of years past, manufacturers are integrating the dock directly into the main chassis of their products: all of Panasonic's 2008 home-theater-in-a-box systems have a nifty fold-down iPod dock built directly into the main head unit (as do JVC's P-Series TVs). Speaking of integration: Panasonic followed Samsung's lead by delivering an HTIB with a built-in Blu-ray player. And given that format's recent tailwind versus the increasingly struggling HD DVD, that's a trend that will only accelerate.

Needless to say, the iPod isn't the only way to listen to digital music. There are online services such as Rhapsody and Pandora, plus thousands of free Internet radio stations--not to mention the gigabytes of songs sitting on your computer's hard drive. And that's why Logitech's new Squeezebox Duet is so appealing. The Wi-Fi-enabled system lets you access all of those musical options from an iPod-like remote that fits in the palm of your hand. But unlike Apple's ubiquitous music box, you hear the resulting music through the big speakers of your home stereo (to which the networked Squeezebox base station is attached).

It's not a new concept--see the Sonos Digital Music System or past iterations of Philips Streamium products--but the lower price ($400 versus $1,000 for the two-room Sonos) and consumer-friendly Logitech name gives the Duet the potential to expand the audio-streaming market to a much wider audience. Can't part with your iPod? Check out the Creative Xdock HD, which puts your iPod videos on your TV's big screen in addition to streaming the music to other rooms in the house.

Of course, that's all the mainstream stuff. For the real nitty-gritty of the CES home-audio experience, you need to go beyond the main CES show floor and hit the Venetian. The high-end guys are camped out in the upstairs suites, as well as the Sands Expo Center in the bowels of the hotel (right next to the porn show, in fact).

There you'll find some of the more exotic, expensive, elaborate, and downright amazing audio products. It's too bad the audiophiles are exiled to the Sands--because spending just a few minutes with them will inevitably give you an insight into true music appreciation. Inevitably, these are passionate folks who truly love their work, and want to share an experience--not just sell you a product. And that's something that CES could use a lot more of.

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