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Griffin iBeam

Juniper Foo | Sep 29, 2004

Now why would anyone whip out their music player and snap on a flashlight or laser pointer add-on--all this just to look for something in the dark or as an office presentation tool? Unless it's to show off your iPod. Given the Apple community's almost ferocious brand loyalty (anti-Apple comments earn snarls from our Mac-o-phile creative designer), this group's likely to go bananas over the latest offering from Griffin. Both devices come in a set, with protective caps that can be attached to a keychain. To use, simply plug into the speaker socket of your iPod or iPod Mini.

Price: US$19.95
Availability: End October
Device: iPod accessory
Basic specs: N.A.

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Sony MZ-E630

Juniper Foo | Sep 10, 2004

More fruit loop eye candy as Sony's upcoming MiniDisc takes its cue from its hard drive-based MP3 cousins, the iPod Mini and Muvo² FM, offering a choice of six pastel shades. What's more eye-catching are the Etymotic-inspired earbuds which aren't your standard fare on portable audio players, designed to plug into your ear to block out ambient noise. The MZ-E630 is one of the first two non high-density MD players released by the Japanese Sony after the initial 1GB Hi-MD release which had yon dying breed of MiniDisc owners whooping with glee. However, it's our opinion that it'll take more than a pastel palette to convince the MP3 crowd to switch camps.

Click here for: The colors | closeup of the earbuds

Price: N.A.
Availability: From October
Device: MiniDisc player
Basic specs: ATRAC, 6-band equalizer, G-protection, choice of six colors (silver, blue, pink, green, black and white), 77.9 x 83.4 x 15.4mm, 99g