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:: Multimedia Help & How-To
Choosing a Digital Camcorder
When you go shopping for a new digital camcorder, you'll be presented with myriad specifications and features. Your challenge is to sort through all the hoopla and figure out whether the camera will meet your specific needs. When reviewing the spec sheet for any new camcorder, pay special attention to these items:
Balancing and Framing an Image
If you place every element of interest in a photograph on one side or another, leaving little or nothing to look at on the opposite side, the picture is unbalanced, like a seesaw with a child at one end and no one on the other. The best pictures have an inherent balance that makes them look graceful. Photos are frequently put in frames for a good reason: A border around a picture defines the picture's shape and concentrates attention on the image within the frame.
Using a Scanner to Make a Digital Photo
Scanning existing photographic prints is a popular use for digital imaging. By scanning existing digital images, you can preserve vintage photographs on CD-Rs and CD-RWs, repair and retouch your family album, and share images with friends and family without losing control of your valuable negatives or original prints. You can email or post your images on a Web site, even when they were not shot with your digital camera. In order to take advantage of these opportunities to use and share your existing photos in a digital format, you need to scan them into digital images.
Using Smart Playlists in iTunes
At the top of the Source list in iTunes, indicated by a gear icon, you can find what Apple (and everyone else) calls a
smart
playlist. iTunes comes with a few sample smart playlists, such as the My Top Rated playlist, and you can create your own. Smart playlists add songs to themselves based on prearranged criteria. For example, as you rate your songs, My Top Rated changes to reflect your new ratings. You don't have to set anything up — My Top Rated is already defined for you.
Updating Your iPod Manually
With manual updating, you can add music to your iPod directly using iTunes, and you can delete music from your iPod as well. The iPod name appears in the iTunes Source list, and you can double click to open it, displaying the iPod playlists.
Understanding Photography's Rule of Thirds
The position of your subject matter within a picture is one of the most important decisions you make. Whether you can move the subject or objects around, change your position, or wait until everything moves to the right spot, you should constantly be aware of how your subject matter is arranged. Photographers often consciously or unconsciously follow a guideline called the
Rule of Thirds.
It's simply a way of dividing your picture horizontally and vertically into thirds (see Figure 1). The best place to position important subject matter is often at one of the points located one-third of the way from the top or bottom and sides of the frame.
Transferring Photos from a Photo Library to Your iPod
If you store photos in an iPhoto library on a Mac, or in a photo library managed by Adobe Photoshop Album or Photoshop Elements on a Windows PC, you can transfer photos to your color-display iPod automatically, and synchronize your iPod to your library so that any changes you make to the library are copied to your iPod. You can also limit the transfer and synchronization to albums or collections rather than the entire library.
Transferring Images from Your Camera to Your PC
The first challenge you have to face is getting your digital images from your camera into your computer so that you can edit them (if necessary), store them on some archival medium (such as CD or DVD), and make prints.
Taking Great Sports Pictures
Digital cameras offer at least one advantage and one disadvantage when used for sports and action photography. The big advantage lies in the ability to shoot an almost unlimited number of pictures in your quest to capture the peak moment of action, but without burning up dozens of rolls of film.
Getting to Know Digital Video
Human beings experience the world as an analog environment. When we take in the serene beauty of a rose garden, the mournful song of a cello, or the graceful motion of an eagle in flight, we are receiving a steady stream of infinitely variable data through our various senses. Of course, we don't think of all these things as "data" but rather as light, sound, smell, and touch.
Getting a Close-Up Look at Digital Macro Photography
One area that has really benefited from the digital SLR (single lens reflex) revolution has been close-up, or
macro
, photography. Although digital cameras of any sort make close-up pictures fairly easy, you always have the problem of trying to figure out whether you framed your picture properly — and whether it's in sharp focus. Tiny LCD displays are often difficult to view, especially under bright lighting conditions. With a digital SLR, though, you're always looking through the same lens used to take the picture (unless you choose to view the LCD on the back of the camera). Digital SLRs are designed for bright, easy viewing and focusing of your image.
Getting Comfortable with Digital Exposure Controls
Because light levels vary, digital cameras must vary the amount of light that reaches the sensor. One way to do that is to change the f-stop. The second way is to alter the length of time that the sensor is exposed to the light. This is done either electronically or with an actual mechanical device — a shutter — that opens and closes quickly to expose the sensor for a set period — the
shutter
speed.
Fixing Cracks or Tears by Cloning a Digital Photo
If you use Photoshop Elements or an earlier version of Photoshop and have no Healing Brush or Patch tool to rely on, you may find the Clone Stamp a helpful tool.
Fine-Tuning Your Digital Photos for the Web
If your company operates a Web site or you maintain a personal Web site, you can easily place pictures from your digital camera onto your Web pages.
Digitally Restoring Vintage Photos
Vintage photographs present some very common problems. Over time, the image fades because of age; developing procedures; the paper it was printed on; or exposure to the sun, extreme heat, or dampness. Dampness can cause even more harm because mold can grow, which eats away the coating on the photos, and damage the paper, as well. In many cases, multiple culprits have been and are at work, and you have multiple problems — faded image content along with scuffs, scratches, stains, mold, dust, and outright damage in the form of rips, tears, and missing corners.
Digital SLRs and Close-Up Photography
Digital SLRs (dSLRs) are the almost perfect choice for close-up photography because of the increased accuracy you can get with framing and focusing, as well as the greater control that most dSLRs provide over your picture-taking. Here are a few things to consider when using a digital SLR for macro photography. Some of these also apply to cameras with electronic viewfinders:
Determining Your Digital Photography Lighting Needs
Your digital dream camera's electronic flash capabilities (or lack of them) should be on your list of things to evaluate before you make a purchase decision. Not every photo is possible using existing light. Even if you have plenty of light, you might still want to fill in those inky shadows with an electronic flash. Your camera's built-in flash features are definitely something to consider.
Deciding Your Use for HTML
You've looked around the Web a bit and know what others are doing with their pages, and you have an idea of what you want your page to do, but now it's time to solidify that idea into a more concrete plan.
Considering Your Digital Photo Storage Options
The kind of storage your digital dream camera uses will never be a factor in making your selection (unless it's a truly odious choice, and that's a matter of personal taste). The days of the digital cameras that used floppy disks and other oddball media are long gone. Today, all digital cameras use one (or more) of the following options:
Avoiding Red-Eye in Digital Photography
Red-eye
occurs when light from the built-in flash of a camera bounces off the subject's retinas and reflects back to the camera lens. Along the way, the light takes on the tint of the blood vessels in the eye, which causes the eyes to appear to be glowing red in the picture. In animal pictures, eyes often have a white, yellow, or green glint.
:: From The Blog...
Video: The cheapest media tablet around?
In this informal video, I chat about the mibook (pronounced "my book"), a US $70 media tablet that plays videos, photos, music and electronic books. Can you expect great quality for this price? Check it out.
Multiple Monitor Setups and Wallpapers
Using multiple monitors is simple with built-in support in Windows and Mac. Increase your productivity today!
Video: Apple’s first iPad commercial. Like it?
American viewers of the Oscars might have caught Apple's first iPad commercial -- and Steve Jobs attended the Academy Awards, too, by the way (the former Pixar CEO is still a major shareholder of Disney). In case you missed it, what do you think of the TV spot? Will you buy an iPad on April 3?
Person or PC: Who would you rather order food from?
In the (near) future, you might be ordering your restaurant meal via a touch-screen computer rather than deal with a busy and moody waiter -- and play games with your family while you wait. This is the concept behind the e-Menu system from Conceptic Ltd. Do you think this will ever fly? Check out the video and post your comments below.
TechTalk: What’s new in GPS nav features
Michael Cammock from DurhamGPS.com joins me to answer questions about the latest GPS navigation unit features to look for.
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:: Portable Audio & Media Product Reviews
V-Moda Remix Remote earphones (blush)
The V-Moda Vibe II earphones are a solid option for style-conscious iPhone and iPod users who prefer tons of bass and useful features.
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Phiaton PS 210 Sound Isolating Earphones
The Phiaton PS 210 Sound Isolating Earphones aren't the best in terms of isolating noise, but they do provide top-notch clarity for the price. If you demand balanced audio, these are a good choice.
Image X10i headphones
The Klipsch Image X10i headphones are a great option for iPhone and iPod owners who listen mainly to lossless audio.
Audio-Technica ATH-ANC1 QuietPoint headphones
The Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC1 headphones are a great option for frequent fliers, thanks to their compact, lightweight design, noise cancellation functionality, and good overall sound quality.
MEElectronics M6 earphones (clear)
The MEElectronics M6 earphones are a great value for bass-addicts, thanks to solid sound quality, a rugged design, and plenty of features.
ME Electronics M6 earphones (clear)
The ME Electronics M6 earphones are a great value for bass-addicts, thanks to solid sound quality, a rugged design, and plenty of features.
Thinksound Rain 9mm headphones (black chocolate)
The Thinksound Rain 9mm headphones offer clean, open sound, but their bass response isn't up to snuff for many genres of music. These 'buds are best-suited for lovers of classical, oldies, and folk music.
Thinksound Rain 9mm headphones (black chocolate)
The Thinksound Rain 9mm headphones offer up clean, open sound, but their bass response isn't up to snuff for many genres of music. These 'buds are best-suited for lovers of classical, oldies, and folk music.
Yamaha EPH-30 Inner Ear Headphones (black)
The Yamaha EPH-30 Inner Ear Headphones are a fantastic option for anyone on a budget, offering sound quality on par with the sound of sets that cost at least twice as much.
Urbanears Plattan headphones (salad)
The Urbanears Plattan headphones are all about style, which unfortunately doesn't leave much room for great sound in this case. Beware of mushy bass, nasally mids, and an absence of clarity.
Altec Lansing InMotion iM414
The Altec Lansing iM414 scores big with its classy, portable design, but comes up short on features and power.
Thinksound Thunder 10mm headphones (black chocolate)
The Thinksound Thunder 10mm headphones are a good value at their street price and should be a top consideration for those who like plenty of bass and natural sound.
Westone 2 True-Fit Earphone
The Westone 2 True-Fit Earphones offer great sound and features for the money; those who find triple-driver earbuds too large for their ears should take heed.
Heartbeats by Lada Gaga Headphones from Monster (bright chrome)
The Heartbeats by Lady Gaga Headphones are undeniably unique and there's little doubt that they'll attract fashionistas far and wide, but prospective buyers should be wary of potential fit issues and the overpowering low-end response.
XM SkyDock
The XM SkyDock is an easy and relatively inexpensive way for iPhone users to add satellite radio to a vehicle, as long as they aren't power multitaskers.
Beats by Dr. Dre Solo Headphones from Monster (black)
The Beats by Dr. Dre Solo Headphones from Monster offer a killer, travel-friendly design that's sure to turn heads, but the audio quality fails to live up to the price tag.
Monster Beats by Dr. Dre Solo Headphones w/ ControlTalk (black)
The Monster Beats by Dr. Dre Solo Headphones offer a killer, travel-friendly design that's sure to turn heads, but the audio quality fails to live up to the price tag.
EarPollution Reflex Earbuds w/ Mic (black/chrome)
The EarPollution Reflex Earbuds aren't going to impress anyone in terms of sound quality, but if you're desperate for a cheap pair of comfortable earphones with integrated iPod controls, these are suitable.
Vestalife Firefly Speaker Dock for iPod (metallic red)
If you're looking for a unique speaker dock for your iPhone or iPod, the Vestalife Firefly is a good option with solid sound quality, a small footprint, and several handy features.
AKG K 340 headphones (fudge)
Thanks to their uncharacteristically open sound, the AKG K 390s are a fine set of earphones for the price; however, there are better buys that provide improved audio and a more comfortable fit.
AKG K 340 headphones (fudge)
Thanks to their uncharacteristically open sound, the AKG K 390 is a fine set of earphones for its price; however, there are better buys that provide improved audio and a more comfortable fit.
X-Mini Max II Capsule Speaker (red)
The X-Mini Max II Capsule Speaker is an excellent option for anyone looking for an ultraportable speaker that offers great sound quality at a very reasonable price.
Kicker EB51 Stereo Earbuds (yellow)
The Kicker EB51 earbuds are easy on the wallet and offer several color options, but we're not convinced they're enough of a step up from stock earbuds.
Logitech Pure-Fi Anywhere 2 (black)
It may not be the most compact portable speaker on the block, but the Logitech Pure-Fi Anywhere 2 offers useful extras and great sound for an affordable price.
iFrogz Ear Pollution Timbre earphones - light
The Ear Pollution Timbre earphones are a great option for people who want excellent audio quality for a low price, but iPod owners should be wary of the mic version.
B&W Zeppelin Mini Speakers for iPod
While the B&W Zeppelin Mini's sound didn't blow us away, this stylish, compact iPod/iPhone speaker is appealing for its size, swiveling dock, and decent performance.
Boston Acoustics Duo-i plus
The Boston Acoustics Duo-i Plus is a great-sounding AM/FM/iPod clock radio with plenty of customization and connectivity options.
Haier America Video MP3 Player (4GB)
The Haier America Video MP3 Player is nothing special, but the shuffle works a treat.
Zagg Z.buds Earbuds (black)
There's not much to set these Zagg Z.Buds apart from the earbud herd. The version with the integrated mic and iPod controls is a more compelling option.
Livespeakr Ultra-Portable Speaker System for iPod/iPhone (black)
The Livespeakr is a good option for iPod Touch and iPhone owners who want a travel-friendly entertainment system, but the speakers don't have much use beyond that.
Skullcandy Smokin' Buds headphones
Although sound quality isn't the greatest, the Skullcandy Smokin' Buds provide a funky design and some compelling features for the price. They're a solid budget option for music phone owners.
AKG K 518 LE headphones (blue)
The AKG K 518 headphones are a good value for eclectic listeners who want a portable earphone that needn't be stuck into the ear.
AKG K 518 LE headphones (green)
The AKG K 315 headphones are a good value for eclectic listeners who want a portable earphone that needn't be stuck into the ear.
Klipsch Image S4i earphones with mic
The Klipsch Image S4i earphones offer up sound quality on par with and better than sets that cost many times as much, and they include compelling extras for iPhone and iPod users.
Audio-Technica ATH-ANC7b QuietPoint
We hoped that the Audio-Technica's QuietPoint ATH-ANC7b noise-canceling headphones would deliver more bang for the buck than Bose's noise-canceling models--but they don't.
Skullcandy Icon 2 headphones (Gray Houndstooth)
Skullcandy Icon 2 headphones are a decent option for teens who prefer on-ear models with a splash of style and a built-in mic for music phone compatibility.
Archos 5 Internet tablet with Android (8GB)
The Archos 5 is a great video player, but it disappoints as a premium Android Internet tablet and GPS unit.
Philips SBD7500
If you're looking for a basic, portable iPod and iPhone speaker that is exceptionally easy to use, the Philips SBD 7500 is a solid choice for less than $100.
Ultrasone Edition 8
Ultrasone's Edition 8 headphones cost a mint, but they deliver stellar sound at home and--especially--with iPods.
Sennheiser HD 800
Sennheiser's exquisite HD 800s sound more like listening to full-size speakers than any other headphones we've heard to date.
Grado PS1000
They may cost as much as a big-screen TV, but the PS1000s are simply the best-sounding, most comfortable, and best-looking Grado headphones we've ever tested.
Zagg Z.buds Earbuds (w/mic, red)
The Zagg Z.buds with mic offer a rugged design and plenty of bass for iPod owners who are looking for earphones with built-in playback controls.
Monster Turbine Pro In-Ear Speakers
The Monster Turbine Pro earphones offer a sleek and stylish design and plenty of deep, thumping bass. If you have money to burn, these are a nice choice.
JayBird Tiger Eyes Sound Isolating Earphones
The JayBird Tiger Eyes earbuds are a good option for active iPod owners with a hankering for bass.
Bose SoundDock 10
While it's expensive and isn't loaded with features, the Bose SoundDock 10 is classy looking and sounds excellent for a compact iPod/iPhone speaker.
Altec Lansing inMotion Classic
The Altec Lansing inMotion Classic offers a stylish way play your iPod or iPhone around your home. It sounds remarkable for its size, but it lacks the low-end oomph of a larger system.
Altec Lansing Orbit USB iML237
While its $50 list price is high, the Orbit USB iML237 portable speaker is an attractive option for laptop users who want a compact travel speaker that outperforms their internal laptop speakers.
Creative EP-630 (black)
The Creative EP-630 earphones offer a comfortable and stylish design, solid audio quality, and handy sound isolation. They're a good value overall.
Altec Lansing Mix iMT800
The design of Altec Lansing's Mix iMT800 may not appeal to everyone, but its winning combination of good performance, lots of oomph, and portability makes it one of the best iPod speaker options out there.
Zune HD (32GB - platinum)
The Zune HD delivers one of the best portable music and video experiences money can buy. At a time when many people have shifted their focus to games and applications, providing a killer media experience may not be enough for potential Zune buyers.
Zune HD (32GB - platinum)
The Zune HD delivers one the best portable music and video experiences money can buy. At a time when many people have shifted their focus to games and applications, providing a killer media experience may not be enough for potential Zune buyers.
iHome iP1
The iHome iP1 may not sound great with all types of music, but this striking iPod/iPhone speaker system will appeal to listeners who gravitate toward pop, hip-hop, rock, and electronica.
JVC Gumy Phone Earphones (grape violet)
The JVC Gumy earphones are more stylish than stock earbuds and offer a slight improvement in audio quality--not bad for about 10 bucks.
Apple iPod Nano (fifth generation, 8GB, yellow)
No other MP3 player on the planet packs more features, from video to a pedometer, into a smaller package than the overachieving Apple iPod Nano.
Apple iPod Touch (third generation, 8GB)
Though the updates are subtle, the third-generation iPod Touch still leaves its competitors in the dust.
Apple iPod Classic (third generation, 160GB, silver)
The iPod Classic refines the formula that put the iPod on the map. Few can match its combination of storage capacity, battery life, and intuitive user interface.
Sony E-Series Walkman (second generation, 8GB, red)
The second-generation Sony E-Series Walkman remains an excellent value thanks to its ultralow pricing, pocketable design, handy features, and great sound quality.
Turtle Beach Ear Force X31
The X31 is a great wireless gaming headset for the Xbox 360 but is limited by its lack of Dolby Digital playback.
Turtle Beach Ear Force X31
The X31 is a great wireless gaming headset for the Xbox 360, but is limited by its lack of Dolby Digital playback.
Sony S-Series Walkman (second generation, 8GB, violet)
The Sony S-Series Walkman is a solid entry-level MP3 player thanks to its ultra-affordable price tag, easy-to-use design, excellent performance, and fair smattering of features--but those who are looking to upgrade from the previous generation will not be impressed.
SanDisk Sansa Clip+ (4GB, red)
The SanDisk Sansa Clip+ is an excellent successor to the line, offering a fitness-friendly design with a built-in belt-clip, a simple interface, solid sound quality, and plenty of handy features--all for an ultralow price. It's an unbeatable value.
Westone 1 True-Fit Earphones
The Westone 1 True-Fit Earphones are very comfortable and durable, but the sound quality doesn't quite match up to the price tag.
Boston Acoustics i-DS3 plus iPod Speaker System (black)
The Boston Acoustics iDS3 is a bit low on features but high on performance and sound quality.
JVC Marshmallow headphones (silver)
The JVC Marshmallow headphones are an exceptional value thanks to an ultralow price tag combined with solid audio quality, noise isolation capability, and a secure fit.
iBlink Earbuds (black/white hot)
The iBlink Earbuds may be gimmicky, but at least it's a fun gimmick that has a good chance of appealing to the younger set. Steer clear if you're picky about audio.
Logitech Rechargeable Speaker S315i
The Logitech S315i Rechargeable Speaker offers good sound quality in a compact, durable package; it's a solid choice for iPod owners who are constantly on the go.
AKG K390 Noise-Canceling earphones
The AKG K390 Noise-Canceling earphones offer a sleek-looking design and two types of noise-hushing capabilities, but the high price tag and inconvenient noise-canceling module may be a turnoff for some.
Turtle Beach Ear Force P21
The Ear Force P21 headset may not support surround sound, but it is a solid PlayStation 3 accessory that supports in-game chat.
JayBird Endorphin Rush Athletic Earphones
The JayBird Endorphin Rush earphones are a good choice for active people who want secure fitting earbuds without sacrificing bass or overall sound quality.
Philips Streamium NP2500
The Philips NP2500 offers many of the features available on more-expensive digital audio streamers for less money and has an attractive color display, but it's hard to see from a distance and playback has some occasional hiccups.
Auvio In-Ear Armature Headphones (blue)
The Auvio In-Ear Armature Headphones are plenty comfy and offer excellent sound isolation, but the sound quality does not live up to the price tag.
Klipsch Image S2m headphones with mic
The Klipsch Image S2m earphones provide great sound quality for the money and a comfortable fit. They're a solid option for anyone with a music phone looking for a wired stereo headset.
iHome iHMP5 (black)
iHome's iHMP5 2-in-1 speaker/headphone system is an intriguing concept, but it falls short in the performance and comfort departments.
Auvio Pearl Buds earphones (purple)
The Auvio Pearl Buds earphones won't satisfy discerning listeners, but they're an extremely cheap option for those who are looking to upgrade the earbuds that came with their MP3 players.
Philips GoGear Vibe (16GB)
The Philips GoGear Vibe isn't the best budget MP3 player we've seen, but its enviable color screen, photo viewer, and video playback make it one of the most well-rounded in the $50 category.
Ultrasone Zino - headphones
Ultrasone's Zino headphones strike the perfect middle ground of performance, style, and convenience for earbud-eschewing connoisseurs of portable audio.
Haier America Trainer (2GB, blue)
The Haier America Trainer is a suitable option for fitness fanatics who want to kill multiple birds with one stone, as it's an MP3 player, a pedometer, a heart rate monitor, and has fitness-tracking software in one handy package.
Haier America Trainer (2GB, blue)
The Haier America Ibiza Trainer is a suitable option for fitness fanatics who want to kill multiple birds with one stone, as it's an MP3 player, a pedometer, a heart rate monitor, and has fitness-tracking software in one handy package.
Insignia NS-HD01
While the HD Radio format still has its foibles, the Insignia NS-HD01's $50 price tag makes it recommendable for anyone who wants a cheap, easy, and portable way to enjoy digital HD Radio stations.
Sharp i-Elegance Music System DK-AP7NW (White/Black)
While it's a bit pricey, the sleek design of the Sharp i-Elegance DK-AP7N sets it apart from more mundane portable iPod speakers.
Skullcandy iCon Soft headphones (black/green)
The Skullcandy iCon Soft headphones offer up style and sound that only a tween or teen could love.
Sony X-Series Walkman (16GB)
The X-Series is a superb choice for audiophiles who want a luxury device with an excellent touch-screen interface and plenty of other bells and whistles.
Altec Lansing BackBeat 903
The Altec Lansing BackBeat 903 is a ruggedly constructed, thoughtfully conceived, and sonically impressive stereo Bluetooth headset, but the one-size-fits-all design may disappoint some users.
Altec Lansing BackBeat 903
The Altec Lansing BackBeat 903 is a ruggedly-constructed, thoughtfully conceived, and sonically impressive stereo Bluetooth headset, but the one-size-fits-all design may disappoint some users.
Altec Lansing BackBeat 906
The Altec Lansing BackBeat 906 is a ruggedly-constructed, thoughtfully conceived, and sonically impressive stereo Bluetooth headset, but the one-size-fits-all design may disappoint some users.
Phiaton PS 320 Primal Series headphones
If you loathe sticking earbuds in your ears and demand crisp, bright audio response, the Phiaton PS 320 Headphones are a good choice.
Altec Lansing BackBeat Pro UHP606 headphones
While Altec's BackBeat Pro UHP606 headphones don't quite deliver on their promise of reference-quality sound, they're a step up from the BackBeat 326s and offer decent bang for the buck.
Eznex ENA7000 EzCube FM transmitter
The Eznex ENA7000 EzCube FM transmitter is a great performer in a teeny, tiny package, and is a good choice if you don't mind the messy setup.
Roxy Reference 250 earphones with mic (blue)
The Roxy Reference 250 earphones offer great value for the money: they are stylish, work with music phones, and include a cute case that does double duty for your MP3 player.
Roxy Reference 230 earphones (Orange)
The Roxy Reference 230 earphones don't sound great and they may not fit everyone comfortably, but they offer a splash of style for an ultralow price.
Roxy Reference 430 headphones (Pink)
The Roxy Reference 430 headphones feature a vivid design that should appeal to any ladies fond of Roxy's fashions, but comfort and construction may cause some issues. If possible, try before you buy.
Sony MDR-EX55LP High Performance Earbuds (blue)
There may be better options in this price range, but the Sony MDR-EX55LP earbuds are still a good step up from stock for listeners who like balanced audio across a variety of genres.
Miccus BluBridge for iPod
The Miccus BluBridge for iPod delivers on its promise to bring stereo Bluetooth to the iPod, but the results aren't impressive.
Memorex Travel Speaker with iPod Dock (White)
The Memorex Travel Speaker offers a compact, foldable design and some handy extras, but the so-so sound quality and cheap plastic construction will likely be a turnoff for some potential buyers.
Genius GHP-04NC
The Genius GHP-04NC noise-canceling headphones deliver strong bass and OK sound in a $50 package that includes a carrying case, but they a look a little cheap.
JBL On Stage 400P speaker dock
A full $50 cheaper than the Bose SoundDock, the JBL On Stage 400P offers a solid alternative for iPod owners who want clear audio and present bass from a reasonably compact speaker.
Miccus BluBridge Mobile Speaker
The BluBridge speaker design is easy on the eyes, but sound quality is lacking.
Samsung U5
If you're looking for a small, practical MP3 player to throw in your gym bag, the Samsung U5 is a great option that won't break the bank.
Klipsch Image S4 earphones
The Klipsch Image S4 earphones offer up sound quality on par with and better than sets that cost many times as much; they are a spectacular choice for anyone looking for new earbuds.
Klipsch Image S4 earphones
The Klispch Image S4 earphones offer up sound quality on par with and better than sets that cost many times as much; they are a spectacular choice for anyone looking for new earbuds.
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