AH - New ELECTRONIC and GADGETS

Although our media players fear water above everything else, some of the best spots to enjoy good music are, unfortunately, labeled as dangerous – like the seaside with splashes and sprays threatening to cut music in midsong, or by the bath while we are happily soaking and would welcome relaxing or energizing sounds. So, water-proof sound systems are always noteworthy kinds of gadgets . Like these speakers from Pomme . They are made to withstand moisture attacks and can follow you to any aquatic venue! Pomme gave their water-proof speakers further distinction by placing Snoopy on the containers, so they can also boast a cool appearance. The top is secured with a cap, take it off, do the plugging, make a playlist, adjust the volume, screw the cap back on, and you’ve got all the musical background you want. Pomme Snoopy speakers are available for $19.

A little lighting never came amiss when you’re really tuned in to your music, and the apple shape does look pleasing to the eye; why not enjoy your favorite tunes through a music gadget like this USB Apple Speaker with Mood Lights ? A 145g lightweight affair measuring 105 x 105 x 90 mm, this cute crystal apple makes a highly decorative addition to your – oh, any room or office. It can be connected to a computer or to a 3.5mm media player and blare away happily, giving your mood a boost by sound and light alike. Only don’t forget to buy 3 AA batteries if it’s not the PC. $15 is the price for all lovers of music and apple-shaped gadgets .

A little lighting never came amiss when you’re really tuned in to your music, and the apple shape does look pleasing to the eye; why not enjoy your favorite tunes through a music gadget like this USB Apple Speaker with Mood Lights ? A 145g lightweight affair measuring 105 x 105 x 90 mm, this cute crystal apple makes a highly decorative addition to your – oh, any room or office. It can be connected to a computer or to a 3.5mm media player and blare away happily, giving your mood a boost by sound and light alike. Only don’t forget to buy 3 AA batteries if it’s not the PC. $15 is the price for all lovers of music and apple-shaped gadgets .

If you’re a woman who seriously loves her heels or just any general person with a serious foot fetish, now you can have a pair of speakers to show off your real love in the world. These bright red shoes are sure to attract all sorts of attention, so you’d better be ready to come out of the closet with your foot or shoe loving tendencies. You may think it’s incredibly strange for anyone to create speakers like this, much less have anyone buy them, but there’s something you should know. The speakers are Japanese, nuff said. The USB speakers have an output of 3W x 2ch. Should you be highly interested in getting a pair, they’re not the cheapest USB speakers out there. They cost 4480 Yen or about $55, plus the amount of shipping it costs to get them outside of Japan.

This hardy case is here to promise you full protection for any of your favorite gadgets – iPhone, iPod, MP3 player, handset. It’s called the Eco Extreme All-Terrain Waterproof Speaker Case ; it’s also shockproof and sandproof and guarantees to keep your gadgets clean and shiny through your eventful vacations for the sum of $49.99. And not only gadgets, for the inner compartment can easily store your keys, credit cards, documents and cash, extending its complete protection over them too. The case stands upright well due to a bottom platform, although it will play your music in any position, upright or onside, open or closed. Batteries (not included) guarantee you about 30 hours of continuous music in you stay within the average volume level. There is a pressure release valve that keeps your case watertight and allows it to open easily even at high altitudes. You can carry it in your hands or attach an included carabineer clip and wear it over your shoulder. And you can ...

With two necessary things combined conveniently in one, the MP3 & Speaker Purse may be an answer to your prayer or a memorable gift to your friends. Equipped with an MP3 dock and 2 built-in 3-inch speakers, such a purse can easily become your inseparable companion on all your outings. The purse is 11 x 16 x 7 inches in size, available in silver or gold. The MP3 dock is powered by 4 AA batteries. Get this modern outdoor version of the old-world musical box for $75!

Since we fell into the habit of carrying our music with us everywhere, gadgets that are light, user-friendly, and provide quality sound have become indispensable. And if they help us dispose of all those wires endlessly trailing and catching at things – and which, incidentally, provide no adornment to our outfits – it’s just like the answer to prayers. This kind of answer was furnished by designers Kang Yong Soo and Kim Ji Hee and it is called the Bluetooth speakers . The device is a U-shaped structure of two speakers that are easily portable and provide Bluetoothwise connection to any of your player or cell phone. Amplified sound with a 2-watt output should give us fair quality. The distantly urban in design and slightly hooky U can at will be disconnected and placed apart when you get home and strive for better acoustics.

New Juicy Couture speakers can be pre-ordered for $88, expected to be out in a month. The speakers are designed in a classical gemstone shape, with the picture of a crown to enhance the impression; although pink may be not quite the color for it. Soft and rubbery, measuring 3 1/8 x 3 37/8 inches, the speakers come with a 51-inch connecting cord.

The new Harman Kardon GLA-55 computer speakers are far from something standard made to be accepted as a part of your interior in 20 minutes, even in a fortnight. No black (or pink, for that matter) plastic, no customary shapes. Their uniqueness stands out, and may be still standing for some time to come. It’s just two speakers with no subwoofer thrown in, which may mean that the sound doesn’t quite come up to the highest expectations, but Harman Kardon thinks they are good enough to be purchased for $1,000. You are invited to decide what wins: the looks or the sum.

If you are on the lookout for a good portable speaker that isn’t just an impersonal chunk of metal and plastic but a device that is amusing and winning, consider getting the Mini Bomb speaker, a toy that seems to have stepped straight out of the Looney Tunes cartoons . The Looney Bomb displays a face with a pair of enormous eyes and a look of invariable surprise and will fit nicely in your pocket or in your handbag when you want it away. An obliging fellow, this one. Convenient to carry about, it is just as convenient to serve. Plugged through the 3.5 mm jack, it will place itself in the disposal of practically any MP3 player, an iPod and you can even get it to play from some phones. The built-in rechargeable battery, once fully charged, is good for around 4 hours of continuous playing.

At least the producers think so, or they wouldn’t have called their gadget “Must Have Mini Speakers ”. Which they did. And they are certainly worth a minute of our time to run our eye upon the variety of designs and colors they have to offer. And maybe you’ll think that a set of those portable mini “ must-have ”s go well with your MP3 player and the $19 they cost is what you can easily afford. Just one of those small pleasantries of life, what?

No matter how many iPods Barbie has, she possesses at least four iPod charging docks, just in case. Now you can get them too thanks to iHome , all bearing the Barbie logo and coming in distinguishable pink. They also serve as portable speakers or alarm clocks or both. Handy devices to be carried about, they promise to exude the Malibu dream house atmosphere for meters around. Those who have been thinking of getting yet another glamour accessory for their homes make your choice of iHome Barbie iPod Docks and Portable Speakers and pay from $19.99 to $79.99 depending on what you have chosen. Guaranteed to make your life more rosy and your place more Barbie .

The freshly announced Speakal’s 2.1 stereo speaker system called iPom with colorful flowers for speakers will look bright and cool almost anywhere and carries quite an alluring set of specifications. The set offers three speakers and a 12W subwoofer providing an 18-Watt total output. It can be connected to an USB flash memory drive or SD card with an additional input for TVs and gaming consoles; in short, you can rely on it with any source of music . It features Bass Reflex, touch volume control and music control. Complete specs have not been given out yet, as well as the price, so hopefully the producers won’t keep us waiting long!

I’ve seen a lot of speakers. But when I saw these ones, I was so amazed. Look at them. JBL Spyro is a pair of satellites and a subwoofer: this little UFO shaped bug is a subwoofer, and those two delicately beautiful flowers are speakers! As for the audio quality, it’s great. Concerning the usability, one touch increases or decreases the volume, another one mutes or unmutes the system. When you turn your system on, JBL Spyro remembers your previous settings – isn’t it nice? You may tell your husband several times to put the cup only on the coaster, and he will leave the cup on the table every time. This gadget doesn’t forget your preferences and fulfils your wishes every time you need it. JBL Spyro can be easily connected to a variety of multimedia devices with a minimum of desktop wiring. You can enjoy your favorite music from desktop, laptop computers, iPod and other MP3 players, satellite radio, game consoles and others much more with JBL Spyro. This beautiful gadget costs $129.99....