With the iLuv iMM173 alarm clock and dual dock for iPod and iPhone, you can charge your iPod and iPhone while you’re sleeping and wake up to your favorite FM station or tunes from your iPod or iPhone. Featuring two integrated docks, an FM tuner, a large and easy-to-read display, and powerful built-in speakers, this unique bedside alarm clock lets you choose how you wake up every morning while making sure your iPod and iPhone are fully charged for the day.

The iLuv iMM173 features two integrated docks that give you the option of charging up to two iPods and/or iPhones. Do this while you’re sleeping, and when it’s time to wake up, not only will your devices be fully charged, but you also can wake up to your favorite tunes.

And thanks to the system’s powerful built-in speakers and jAura acoustic speaker technology, you’ll get sound with depth and clarity that belies its small size, making this bedside clock ideal for the kitchen or other room in your house as well. Note: iPhones can be charged on both docks, but only one will be fully compatible while the other will show “airplane mode.”

If you’d like to listen to the news, weather, or the latest radio hits, the iLuv iMM173’s built-in FM radio uses PLL digital tuning technology to ensure crystal-clear reception. The radio offers eight programmable presets, so your favorite stations are only a button-push away.

Or, connect another source–like the iPod shuffle, portable CD players, or other MP3 players–using the auxiliary line input. A remote control lets you operate the iLuv iMM173 from across the room, and a handy magnet on the back of the unit holds the remote when not in use.

The iLuv iMM173 features a large easy-to-read LCD with a 10-level dimmer that lets you turn down the brightness at night when it’s time to sleep. The time is easy to set, and a simple switch lets you change between standard and daylight savings time.

Dual alarm clocks, which offer the options of waking up to a buzzer, FM radio, or your iPod or iPhone tunes, ensure that your bedmate also wakes up on time. The iLuv iMM173 also offers a sleep option that lets you fall asleep to the radio or your iPod/iPhone. Plus, the alarm clock has treble and bass controls.

Price, about US$ 92.

There’s a saying that 2 is better than 1. When 2 can get together it’s special. The new JVC NXPN7 clock radio is very special. It accommodates two iPod players side-by side with its integrated dual-dock technology, charging them simultaneously and offering playback from each through the dock’s speaker system.
Supplementing iPod playback is an AM/FM tuner, and adding to the unit’s versatility is a clock and timer. In addition, there’s an analog audio input for connecting other devices for playback.
Though the JVC NXPN7 handles two iPod players, it measures a mere 13 inches wide and will fit almost everywhere.
It features sleek and sophisticated styling, with a black cabinet and speaker grille, and controls arrayed clearly and logically in a band along the bottom. Adding a bit of flair are two illuminated strips, one under each docked iPod.
These can display one of nine colors - including white, blue, red and others. The included remote control features dedicated iPod control keys that simulate the iPod control wheel layout, so users are able to easily shuffle, repeat, scroll and select songs from the iPod menu. Back illuminated LCD Analog audio input lets you add other MP3 players if you don’t have an iPod Remote Control (also controls iPod when docked)

In the end: dual dock, great sound, nice look and lots of features!
Price? $99.99 (just one time, not two!).

Still have to sort out all stuff that’s been announced yesterday.
In a nutshell:

Apple MacBook Pro 17″ with unibody, 8-hour battery (even though non user-replaceable) and up to 8 GB RAM (!!!)

iLife ‘09 which, along with all updates, introduces an interesting Garageband feature: music school lessons with the best artist around!

iWork ‘09
that introduces iWork.com, right now a public-beta online service for document sharing

iTunes pricing changes:

(check our partner site iPodPalace.com about this iTunes-related topic)

Highly recommended: check these Garageband previews with music lessons from selected artists!

This year, despite economical troubles worldwide, Amazon.com finished the 2008 holiday season with over 6.3 million orders on December 15th.

This season Amazon shipped to over 210 countries.

More than 99-percent of the orders were shipped in time to meet holiday deadlines worldwide.

Among top selling gifts in electronic and toy departments were Nintendo Wii, Apple’s iPod touch, and stealth goggles.

Several sources suggest that iPod touch and iPod nano are among the top 10 best selling product for the end of 2008.

Check here Amazon.com best selling iPods and MP3 players list.

More details here:

Wired.com
CNN.com
Arkansasmatters
Reuters

Say goodbye to awkward cabling in your living room: it’s time for the Samsung 2.1 Channel Bluetooth Home Theater System HT-X710.

The HT-X710 Bluetooth Home Theater System from Samsung features a single-disc capacity DVD/CD player, a 2.1 channel speaker set, HDMI output, USB Host capability, Bluetooth and iPod connectivity. In addition to these key features, Samsung also touts the stylish design of the HT-X710.

The system, which can be mounted on the wall, has been styled to complement the design aesthetics of Samsung’s Touch of Color series of High Definition television sets.

Even if you never used a vinyl album, barely remember VHS cassette or never troubled with audio compact cassettes, you may fall in love with these (now ancient media) and want to convert them to MP3 or whatever.

Or you may have tons of valuable albums and want to preserve that sound for eternity (or something like that).

Let’s look at three different solutions to the problem:

Ion Tape2PC USB Cassette Deck

ION has created a revolutionary USB dual cassette deck allowing you to convert your cassette collection to CD or MP3 with included recording software. (no special drivers needed).

Ion Tape2PC comes bundled with EZ Tape Converter by MixMeister, which converts your audio cassette recordings directly into iTunes.
In just a few mouse clicks, you’ll be up and running with digital versions of your tapes.
Upgrading your favorite recordings has never been easier.

Audio Technica AT-LP2DUSB LP-to-Digital Recording System with USB

Audio-Technica makes it easier than ever to transfer your albums to the digital realm with this new Audio Technica AT-LP2DUSB LP-to-Digital Recording System with USB.

The AT-LP2D-USB stereo turntable comes equipped with a USB output that allows direct connection to your computer.

The system also offers: state-of-the-art recording software¿Cakewalk PYRO (for PC use) and Audacity (for MAC or PC); an integral dual-magnet Audio-Technica phono cartridge; and a USB cable and adapter cables.
The turntable also features a built-in switchable phono/line preamp that allows connection to a stereo system equipped with either a phono or line-level input.

ION Audio VCR 2 PC USB VHS Video to Computer Converter

VCR 2 PC’s transfer technology saves home movies, family videos, and personal tapes directly to a PC. Imagine never having to dig for tapes again or worry if they will work.

Once you save your precious memories to your computer, they will be saved forever in pristine digital format. Included EZ VHS Converter software can even export your video in MPEG4 format for compatibility with select mobile phones and portable multimedia devices!

Connect a VHS, VHS-C, or 8MM camcorder to the front panel jacks to backup your camcorder videos. When you’re finished archiving your videos to your computer, ION Audio VCR 2 PC
is the perfect VHS player for any room in the house.

Included software lets you burn your home movies to DVD, watch on your PSP, iPod or laptop computer. Player Features RCA audio/video inputs to archive from external sources like video cameras Composite video output and audio line output Auto tracking, variable speed slow-motion, playback, and rewind Soft-touch backlit buttons PAL version features SCART output Software.

It’s not about their cool design, it’s not about the renowned JBL audio quality.
It’s because your iPod will love them (and you will too!).

Meet JBL On Stage 200ID High-Performance Speaker Dock for iPhone and iPod and the JBL Time Machine Alarm Clock/Dock for iPod.

The JBL On Stage 200ID is compatible with iPod mini 1G; iPod nano 1G, 2G, 3G; iPod 3G, 4G, 5G, 5.5G, 6G; iPod touch and iPhone as well!

The JBL On Stage 200ID loudspeaker dock is a complete sound system for iPod and iPhone–one that will become the new centerpoint of your personal entertainment space. Imagine a total audio system in one place, with no extra wires running across your table or desk. Connected to your new-generation iPod or iPhone, MP3 player or other music source, the JBL On Stage 200ID system produces clean, powerful sound, letting you take complete control of your music.
The system features a powerfully tuned digital audio path. The clean and compact digital amplification, coupled with DSP (digital signal processing) equalization, efficiently provides the transducers with cool-running power.

The JBL Time Machine Alarm Clock/Dock for iPod will let you rise and shine every morning to your favorite music stored on your iPod instead of fuzzy radio stations.

The speakers are encased in an O-shaped bridge above the dome-shaped dock with digital clock. In addition to the iPod dock, it includes a radio, clock and dual alarm. Its two Phoenix aluminum-domed full-range transducers are driven by powerful neodymium magnets. The Ridge tweeter provides accurate high frequencies. This two-way design provides a full, rich frequency response from the lowest bass to the highest highs.

About compatibility, JBL Time Machine incorporates the Apple iPod Universal Dock adapter and is compatible with most docking versions of the iPod, including nano and 5G versions. A stereo mini jack connection allows you to enjoy high-quality audio from a variety of other devices, including the iPod shuffle, MP3 and CD players, desktop and laptop computers (all platforms), and satellite radio.

The Creative Zen X-Fi has all the basic digital media player features you would expect to find in a non-iPod unit.
This includes being able to play MP3, WMA (including subscription and protected), WAV, Audible and AAC audio files, displaying pictures and videos, a voice recorder and FM radio.
It also includes WiFi capability and upgraded earbud headphones on the 16gb and 32gb models. There is also a stripped down 8gb that kind of seems like an after-thought.
The included upgraded headphones are a nice touch. Most players come with very cheap, crappy, earbuds but headphones like these would probably set you back $50 if you purchased the separately.

A great-looking compact system that fits anywhere, the Boston Acoustics Horizon I-DS2 features high performance full-range speakers, an acoustically tuned chamber for maximum bass, and a mini remote that puts you in control of your iPod from across the room.
The Boston Acoustics Horizon I-DS2 delivers 60 watts of system power for room-filling, high quality sound. With a composite video output to let you show off photos and videos from any video-capable iPod on any TV and a USB connector to keep all your content in sync with iTunes, the Boston Acoustics Horizon I-DS2 is a talented performer with all the right connections. First and foremost, Boston Acoustics is an engineering company, and every Boston Acoustics system is optimized to meet the highest performance standards.

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Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock, the third game from the Guitar Hero series is going to rock your face off.
You will channel your inner guitar god as you thrash your way through all sorts of venues. In addition to standard Guitar Hero features you know and adore, this game has all kinds of killer new options such as the new multiplayer action-inspired battle mode, grueling boss battles, a bevy of exclusive unlockable content, and authentic rock venues. The expanded online multiplayer game modes will also allow axe-shredders worldwide to compete head-to-head for true legendary rock status. Best of all, check out the new songs! Fresh downloadable content will be offered on multiple platforms, and players can now shred to a set list from many of the greatest rock songs ever recorded. Featured hits include:

Barracuda (as made famous by Heart)Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock comes bundled with the all-new Gibson Les Paul wireless guitar controller. The exclusive Gibson guitars include innovative features such as removable faceplates allowing fans to personalize their guitars making them their own, and a new button color design that will be integrated for an even greater authentic feel and rock experience.

A sound advice for US$999? Hear this!
The Harman Kardon GLA-55 high-end two-piece speaker system has been engineered to raise the bar and deliver the industry reference standard in computer audio. No desktop system before has merged art and science so beautifully and so functionally. Offering versatility in its function, the Harman Kardon GLA-55 system is a stylized multimedia focal point, boasting breathtaking beauty, functionality and impeccable sonic performance. Combining numerous proprietary technologies, the Harman Kardon GLA-55 system delivers clear and accurate high-impact sound with a large soundstage. Arguably the best 2.0 speaker system ever engineered, it integrates beautifully with home and office decor, and is perfect for audio enthusiasts looking for an audiophile-quality sound experience.

It simply rocks!
It’s no ordinary speaker system…