New products: retro radio delivers modern sound
The Songbird from Crosley Radio starts at $50.(Photo: Crosley Radio)
The Songbird sings of spring
The humble radio gets a spring makeover with a leatherette covering in your choice of Peacock Blue, Pink Flambe', Strong Blue, Tangerine Tango and Oasis Green. Sporting a retro-1950s look, the Songbird from Crosley Radio[1] features a matching leatherette handle strap, two silver control knobs and a white speaker grill. Equipped with a digital tuner, an audio jack, a headphone jack and an alarm clock, the AM/FM radio can be powered by five AA batteries or the included AC adapter. It costs about $50.
The Cyber-shot HX50V from Sony starts at $450.(Photo: Sony)
Think small for the big picture
How small and light can a camera be? Very, if you are talking about the Cyber-shot HX50V from Sony[3]. It weighs in at a mere 9.6 ounces and measures about 4.4-inches by 2.6-inches by 1.2 inches. Nonetheless, the 20.4-megapixel camera is designed to be a heavyweight when it comes to taking pictures. Loaded with a 30x optical zoom and an optical image stabilizer, the camera can capture quality pictures and video recordings from across the room, even when the lighting is dim. Its speedy autofocus can capture an impromptu shot while manual controls can help you set up a perfect shot. Like what you see? You can transfer the images to a tablet or phone via the camera's built-in Wi-Fi. The new model will go on sale next month for about $450.
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Uncommon's line of Deflector Cases for iPhones starts at $40.(Photo: Uncommon)
Cool protection for your cool phone
You've updated your wardrobe for spring. Now it's your phone's turn. Uncommon[6]'s line of Deflector Cases for iPhones provides some inspiring patterns: an Orange/Pink Sorbet hue, a Rainbow Shade and a Modern Break black and white pattern. Want something more personal? Many cases can be personalized with a monogram, a picture or a sentiment, such as "World's Greatest Mom.'' Priced at about $40, the slim cases include an anti-glare camera ring.
The Personal Audio Enhancer starts at about $400.(Photo: Uncommon)
Listen up
Even if you currently spend more time at college concerts than watching the evening news, your hearing isn't going to get any better. One of these days, you'll be saying "Huh?" and "Can you repeat that?" If you want an easy way to enhance your hearing in different settings, the Personal Audio Enhancer from VitaSound Audio might be an option. Designed to enhance what you hear when dealing with background noise or low-audio levels, the Personal Audio Enhancer (PAE-300[8]) has four modes. Watch Mode enhances what you hear while watching TV. Listen Mode improves the sound on a mobile phone or an MP3 player, and Talk Mode makes it easier to hear conversations in noisy rooms. Heard enough? Relax Mode delivers soothing sounds that can help you unwind. Priced at about $400, the system includes a Personal Audio Enhancer handset, a base unit with a wireless transmitter, earphones with a microphone, a carrying case, an AC adaptor, audio cables and a rechargeable lithium-ion battery.
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