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Lullabelly is a soft speaker laden band that pumps your favorite tunes right to your unborn child. Connect your 3.5mm jack to any music source you desire and let the 60 to 80 decibels shower your baby. Hey if you want to join in there are extra ports for the earbuds too.
Similar items have come out in the past like the Bellysonic belt. So if you want to share your terrible playlist with a defenseless baby, here is your chance. Rock on.
Well if you want to feel like you are Tom Hanks in the movie Big, here is your chance but with your hands! Another fascinatingly bizzare device, these Piano Hand Gloves play piano notes when tapped on to a hard surface. For $49.99 your fingertips can make music. Awesome.
Nike just launched its Nike+ SportBand. This band shows you your distance, pace, running time, and calories burned when mated with a Nike+ running shoe. Unlike GPS based units this one can be used indoor also.This latest version is water resistant, easier to read display and comes in many colors. This device also links to iPod Nano, Touch or iPhone to hear your data as you run. This is nifty for a mere $59.00.
Hammacher Schlemmer is selling wearable metal detectors that let you find buried treasure with your feet. The 9v battery powered coil straps to your calf. Using a coil built into the sole, the sandal is said to have a detection depth of up to 2 feet. LEDs, speakers and a vibration motor alert the wearer of potential treasure. For $59.95, get started today.
For the hearing and vision impaired, the world can be very limiting. Silent Call tries to provide a level of freedom for these people. The Silent Touch provides visual and vibration for certain events. Events such as doorbell, phone, smoke alarm, fire alarm, burglar alarm trigger the watch to activate within a 300 foot range.This watch works with the Sidekick II system from Silent Call. Silent Call has wake up alarms and mattress vibrators to alert the owner. The vibration changes with the type of alert. The Silent Touch watch sells for $150.00 and the charger for $117.65. A kit that includes the watch, charger, and bed vibrator costs $289.00.
Sonic Impact has introduced both Roxy and Quicksilver iPod Speaker Cases. These cases are speaker laden and protect you gear from sun, sand, wind, and dirt. The Roxy edition is $119.99 and the Quicksilver one is $99.95.There is a decent sound quality to the iPod case, Sonic Impact uses aluminum cone neodymium drivers combined with their and advanced Maxxbass technology that provides an enhanced bass response while minimizing distortion. 4x AA batteries will last a whole day but if you plan to use this cases as a backup in your home, there is an AC power adapter included as well. Also there a tan timer, the clock will alert you when it is time to flip. Dynomite.
The most gorgeous looking iPod bag we’ve seen so far is the Boom bag, a design concept from GRO Design, a European design agency dedicated to create successful products for A-brands around the globe.
GRO’s Boom bag design study is part of an investigation on how to use integrated speakers in a more creative way.
We have seen various types of Boom Bags before, but the Boombag from GRO Design is definitely the winner in terms of sleek, cool looks.
Designed as an accessory for iPods and other music players, the boom bag is made from durable and weatherproof speaker fabric. It houses a full range speaker and rechargeable battery.
If it makes it to production it will be the most elegant way to carry and listen to your iPod or other portable audio player.
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These BoomBags come in two styles, Walkman and boombox. All you have to do it connect the 3.5mm jack to your device and drop it in the pocket. There are no batteries or anything required. BoomBag measures 11.8×5.9×3.9″ and is $39.79, the Walkman is 5.9×4.3×2″ and costs $19.84. Both are available at ShinyShack.com.
Sensorcom, not a prototypical pillow maker, decided to use their high quality headphone tech to offer sound pillows. Joining the ranks of the Cozy Tunes Pillow, Sleepsonic Pillow, and Sound Asleep Pillow, Sensorcom has an advantage. They offer two version, the Sleep Sound Stereo Pillow Insert to upgrade an existing pillow and the Sound Oasis Sleep Therapy Pillow which is the complete sound pillow solution.Sensorcom uses two thin hi-fi speakers and a standard 3.5mm jack to deliver great and comfortable sound. The cool thing is the upgrade version. This allows you to take a pillow you already like and add sound. The the Sleep Sound Stereo Pillow Insert is $69.95 or the Sound Oasis Sleep Therapy Pillow is $59.95.
Looking to protect you iPhone or iPod? Great for the summer to protect your goodies during your activities. The iHome iHM4S is a a colorful portable splash-proof speaker case.The iHM4 is a lightweight zippered stereo case that keeps the iPod safe while enjoying the beach, a picnic, poolside or any outdoor activity where the water and dust elements can harm the electronics or scratch the shiny housing.
The iPod iHome comes complete with carrying strap, stereo speakers on the backside and a see-through vinyl window that allows you to watch even videos. The access to the controls via the see-through vinyl window.
Get one for $29.99.