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iPod Nano with Griffin Technology Slap Flexible wristband in T3 World's Hottest Gadgets! 6 Apr 2011 5:00 AM (14 years ago)

iPod Nano with Griffin Technology Slap Flexible wristband, nominate for the T3 Awards, is in competition with 99 other hot gadgets! If you have one of these watches or if you fancy wearing one this summer, vote for this fantastic gadget by clicking here!

T3 Magazine tells you: "The finest way to turn Apple's diminutive MP3 player into the watch of tomorrow. The current-gen iPod Nano is a technological wonder, boasting one of the smallest multi-touch touchscreen displays in the world and some killer features. Combine it with one of Griffin’s straps – available in a myriad day-glow colours – to turn it into a watch the likes of which Dick Tracy would go weak at the knees for."

This Week Impress your Friends with your Sweet Android MP3 Player! 6 Apr 2011 3:00 AM (14 years ago)

That's right, 20% off this ground breaking Android player from Cowon. Firmware updates are improving the player daily! The main feature of this player is Cowon's incredible audio and video quality - with an AMOLED screen and WiFi. Don't miss out on this great player with an amazing discount!


The other models available are priced at:
Cowon D3 16GB - £191.20 (WAS £239)
Cowon D3 8GB - £175.20 (WAS £219)

This Week Go Extreme: Save 10% off on Best Selling Xtreamers and Push your TV Beyond its Limits! 6 Apr 2011 1:25 AM (14 years ago)

The iXtreamer is the Digital Media collectors dream. The iXtreamer is an 'all in one' hybrid media player! Offering you the chance to stream HD (MKV H.264) movies or home made video clips, listen to crystal clear digital music through your home entertainment system or view your favourite pictures in an awesome slideshow on your HD TV. - full product description here -

The Xtreamer is the cheapest way to play and stream HD (MKV H.264) movies or user-generated videos, listen to high-quality digital music and show high-resolution slideshows of your family photos on your TV. - full product description here -

Wednesday's Deal of the Day: Great Offer on the Q2 Cube Wireless Internet Radio with Tilt & Tip function! 5 Apr 2011 11:51 PM (14 years ago)

The unique aspect of this internet radio is the ‘button-less’ control system! Everything is controlled by clever movements so when you pick up this internet radio and tilt it be prepared for a change of station or an increase or decrease volume, movement depending.

Bothered by your brother screaming? Create your own music world with Sony New Noise Cancelling Headphones! 4 Apr 2011 1:00 AM (14 years ago)

Featured in T3 Magazine, these two new headphones look very promising:

"The MDR-NC13s meanwhile focus on the travelling music-lover with a brand new noise cancelling design. Sony says that the in-ear design is good for cancelling a bizarrely specific 87.4% of background noise and will survive for 100 hours on a single AAA alkaline battery.

"The MDR-RF865RK, Sony's latest Wireless headphones, boast a claimed battery life of 25 hours off a 3.5 hour charge, via the stylish accompanying dock, and allow users to roam up to 100m from source meaning you shouldn't find yourself out of range if you pop to the bathroom."

Read the full article here

It's Android, It's Beautiful, It's the Cowon D3! Get 20% OFF its as easy as A,B,C! 1 Apr 2011 6:45 AM (14 years ago)

That's right AMP3 blog readers! If you pick up the Cowon D3 before Tuesday you can get a cheeky 20% discount!

It's simple, all you have to do is click the link below and follow to our facebook site to recieve your code on our coupon page!

If you have your eye on the D3, jump off the fence and click through to AMP3 - This weekend is the perfect time to grab your D3 with a potential saving of £55!

Not sure about the D3? Check out our product page (here) and have a think - Remember this code is only vaild until the 7th of April, so be quick and grab one while they are on this offer!

The worlds first Human Urine powered MP3 Player hits the Market! 1 Apr 2011 2:33 AM (14 years ago)

Hot to the market is the world’s first 'MP3' player that takes its charge from Human Urine! That’s right Human Urine! It’s the latest technology to hit the MP3 player market and is set to define the standards for all MP3 players to follow suit! Players from this point on will be called the MPee3 Players!

This unique device can be powered by either Male or Female Urine, it comes with the required connectors to supply the device with plenty of juice! Some would think you could use any urine however it must be of the human variety, one of the developers of the technology had this to say – “Human urine is electronically charged, it’s not a great deal however there is enough charge in there to power an MP3 player when used correctly. Eating fruits and drinking fruit juice help the process”. They really have thought of everything with this product, it even has a customizable smellcancelling effect – stick in your favourite aftershave or perfume and the device optimises smell appeal!

If you thought BBe+ Technology was a bonus on your MP3 player, this players pEE+ sound technology takes you to a whole other world. Next time you got to go, don’t waste it! Juice up your MPee3 player and feel refreshed.

Features

• Worlds First MPee3 Player
• Powered solely by human urine
• Power connectors supplied
• pEE+ Sound technology
• Features a customizable smellcancelling effect to counter any smell issues
• 8GB Storage
• Enough charge to last you until Pee O'clock

In the Box

• Worlds First MPee3 Player
• Urine power connector
• A choice of three natural counter scents
• Included antibacterail gloves and wipes
• Earphones

Macally delight us with some unique iPad 2 accessories! 31 Mar 2011 11:00 PM (14 years ago)

Eco-friendly - ideal of for green conscious - and stylish - perfect for fashion stylelifes - Macally will appeal any iPad owners with their original accessories.

Sitting at your desk with you iPad has a whole new appeal now. Any angle you want, this nifty little stand delivers.

Grab the popcorn from the cupboad and sit down in front of your home cinema system! The award-winning Popcorn Hour A210 is back in stock! 31 Mar 2011 8:25 AM (14 years ago)

Enjoy your entire photo gallery, music and film collection, thanks to the A-210 jukebox that organises all your files in a variety of sorting methods. Wow your entertaining life is so easy now!

Personalise your Popcorn Hour media player by installing apps that interest you. Access content you want to see fast and easy. Thus you can watch the most popular videos through your YouTube app, stay in touch with friends and family with Twitter and Facebook apps!

Sony A846 - Apple beating sound quality! 31 Mar 2011 8:00 AM (14 years ago)

Thinnest MP3 Players with high sound qualities, how could you resist to this little gem made by Sony?

Reviewed 5 stars by What Hi-Fi Sound and Vision, Sony A846 is winning awards from many different reviewers:

What Hi-Fi: "For the first time in years the little Apple has a genuine rival"





T3 Magazine: "Sony has once again produced a gadget which cranks out tunes better than any Apple PMP. For that reason, audiophiles should plump for this every time."




TechRadar: "the latest Sony Walkman is truly a contender for our favourite personal digital audio player."




Today, PistonHeads Gassing Station confirms those excellent reviews:


"The screen is one of the best screens I have seen on an mp3 player, very bright, excellent contrast and great viewing angles.

"The A846 is excellently built. It appears to be made of metal, with a scratch resistant glass screen.

"The screen is one of the best screens I have seen on an mp3 player, very bright, excellent contrast and great viewing angles.

"The sound is warm, with a very nice and full low end. the sound is excellent with a hint of warm lushness.

"The OLED screen is very good, but at least for my taste a bit too small for watching feature films." (full review here)

Conran Invite You To Dance Around to Your Music Wirelessly! 31 Mar 2011 2:55 AM (14 years ago)

Sir Terence Conran set out to create a sleek, elegant, acoustically superior docking system for your 'i' products, he succeeded! The dock oozes luxury down to the last detail, why dock your iPod or iPhone on a budget system, it's not exactly a budget product itself?

This dock has it all and compliments your 'i' device in every way! Bringing all the design experience of Conran studios together with award winning audio expertise of Q-Acoustics couldn't have been a better decision, this class leading dock blows other docks out the water with its stunning design and audio performance to match.

SoundScience Qsb: Unbelievably Stunning USB Desktop Speakers! 31 Mar 2011 12:00 AM (14 years ago)

Delivered within a sleek and hard case, the speakers Qsb are the ideal Hi-Fi travel/desktop companion: Delivers a big, room-filling sound from its beautifully compact piano-black cabinets. And they don’t need any external power to work!


These awsome speakers already hit the technology market and key reviewers love them:


Reviewed and awarded 5 stars in What Hi-Fi Sound & Vision: “Qsb...played everything from Rock to Radio 3 and every time we came up smiling...for desk top listening, it’s clean, well-weighted and open with excellent stereo imaging”


Furthermore, expert audio magazine Hi-Fi World commented: “Fantastic sound quality, at home, in your hotel or on the move; it is difficult to imagine anything better than this amazing little package”

Jaybird Brings "Freedom" To The Gadget Show Live In Birmingham! 30 Mar 2011 9:00 AM (14 years ago)

The cry today is to make the Bluetooth enabled device user take up the fight, the fight to truly recognise and appreciate what a wireless headset should be and what it will give you.

Jaybird have delivered on the years of promise that Bluetooth has offered and delivered a tiny, wire-free in-ear noise isolating earphone.

Freedom Bluetooth Headphones, latest technology developed by Jaybird, have 6 unique selling points:

o All-in-one wireless headset
o Hands-free wire-free headphones – ideal for active lifestyles
o Bluetooth
o Designed to fit securely in your ears thanks to GeckoGrip active eartips
o Tiny, in ear, noise isolating earphones
o Sonic brilliance – CD quality sound with Apt-X

AMP3 Product Sleepover: 30W USB Desktop Speakers by QSB! 30 Mar 2011 3:00 AM (14 years ago)

Wednesday's Deal of the Day: Great Offer on the fantastic Xtreamer Sidewinder HD Media Player & Streamer! 30 Mar 2011 2:00 AM (14 years ago)

The Xtreamer is the cheapest way to play and stream HD (MKV H.264) movies or user-generated videos. You can now watch endless all your movies collection while being comfy on your cough!

With the Xtreamer, you can also listen to high-quality digital music and show high-resolution slideshows of your family photos on your TV.

Experience the spectacular picture quality of HD video and crystal clear sound clarity of digital audio.

With the included remote control, it is easy to navigate through your entertainment choices using our crisp, animated HD menus.

Wear FiveFingers and Nothing Else "You are the Technology"! 29 Mar 2011 11:35 AM (14 years ago)

The lesson: to feel free while running, you only need to wear Vibram Fivefingers.

UPDATE: Rock your house this April with the Sonos Android Controller! 28 Mar 2011 8:00 AM (14 years ago)

Due in April, this app has been specially created for all Android owners.

It will be easy to use: after downloading the app, music lovers will be able to control their radio stations and their digital music collection directly from their Android devices!

You will be able to get all the music you want, all over the house!


Interested in Sonos?
Check go www.advancedmp3players.co.uk now!


"No Airplay, but easy set-up and streaming and Android support make this a winner" (full review here)

What is Cube-Shaped, Wireless and has a Tilt & Tip control system? The Unique Q2 Internet Radio Obviously! 24 Mar 2011 8:00 AM (14 years ago)

There is no state-of-the-art touchscreens or social media connectivity, but what this Internet Radio does is...drumroll please...play the radio via the internet, wirelessly!

This internet radio has a ‘button-less’ control system! Everything is controlled by clever movements so when you pick up this internet radio and tilt it be prepared for a change of station or an increase or decrease volume, movement depending. The Q2 is itself a control system for your audio experience.

Archos Arnova - Who said You Need to Break the Bank to Get an Android Tablet? 24 Mar 2011 4:00 AM (14 years ago)

If you are looking for a value tablet, don't look any further? The Archos Arnova is yours!

This Archos tablet is one of the cheapest 10" tablets on the market place! Taking a leaf or two out their very successful 101 Internet Tablet, Archos have assisted in the creation of the Arnova 10" Android Tablet!

You have direct access to the Android app market with the Arnova Tablet. It's your tablet, customise it! Make it your own entertainment or news centre, there are literally thousands of apps out there, so browse customise until your heart contents.

• Archos Arnova 10 8GB 10" Android Internet Tablet - £169.99
• Archos Arnova 8 4GB 8" Android Internet Tablet - £130
• Archos Arnova 8 8GB 8"Android Internet Tablet - £139.99

AMP3 Product Sleepover: EXTREMELY LOUD! Andrea Trials the X-mini Happy! 23 Mar 2011 4:34 AM (14 years ago)

I bet you are sitting there wondering what a ‘product sleep over’ is!? Well not to fear you are about to find out!

Here at AMP3 we value giving our customers an informed, open and honest opinion. How can we give you the whole picture if our staff members haven’t had first-hand experience with the products we are offering you? Well now we can! We are encouraging our staff members to take home and trial products for themselves, and every day we will post up our results right here on our blog!

This week, our Key Accountant Andrea is blown away by the Xmini Happy! Can she talk over the immense sound this little capsule speaker produces?

Video Review Guide – Xmini Happy…

Pros: Unbelievably loud, drop and drag file transfer, retractable audio cable enables connection to any 3.5mm line out connector, perfect for festivals, holidays and a get-away, 12 hours music playback when played through MP3 Player.

Cons: Only 5 hours battery life if playing music direct from SD card

Verdict: Well I’m suitably impressed with the X-mini Happy Capsule Speaker, it has most definitely lived up to the ‘Sound Beyond Size’ label that comes with it. Recommended? I would have to say yes! It really is the perfect travel companion. The Happy gives you an unlimited source of music wherever you are via SD card or any other device with a 3.5mm audio out port! The battery lasts up to 12 hours and the volume is more than enough for to fill any room you are staying in – you might even get told to turn it down!

Want to see more on this product? Check out its full features and specs at AMP3 - Click Here

Red Nose Day and Advanced MP3 Players say "Thank You" 22 Mar 2011 12:00 PM (14 years ago)

Thank you for having taking part in this event and supporting us! AMP3 team hope you had fun with your stories and funny pictures!

Thinksound TS02+mic Headphones... Not Just Crisp! 22 Mar 2011 7:00 AM (14 years ago)

Thinksound is a developing Brand in the UK and are already in the spotlight thanks to its unique ts02 in-ear headphones - the flagship of the brand.

Made with real wood, this model creates a more natural resonance and unparalleled accoustics. They simply sounds incredible!

Every day more and more audiophiles experience them and convert themselves to Thinksound!


Thinksound CEO: "Being in stereophile moves us into the respected hi-fi territory that I have been aiming for"

CNET Audiophiliac – Steve Guttenberg
"bass was rendered with real precision, so every note's attack and pitch was never in doubt."

Macworld Magazine (print)
"a great headset with a beautiful design, a warm and relaxed sound, a great microphone, and a unique emphasis on environmentalism."

Stereophile – Stephen Mejias
"I’ve learned to enjoy music in a new way...it is easy to love and keeps me listening to my music." "The ts02 is certainly among the most enjoyable in-ear models I’ve heard"

AMP3 Product Sleepover: Sportsband 2 – A Runners Red Revolution! 22 Mar 2011 6:25 AM (14 years ago)

I bet you are sitting there wondering what a ‘product sleep over’ is!? Well not to fear you are about to find out!

Here at AMP3 we value giving our customers an informed, open and honest opinion. How can we give you the whole picture if our staff members haven’t had first hand experience with the products we are offering you? Well now we can! We are encouraging our staff members to take home and trial products for themselves, and everyday we will post up our results right here on our blog!

This week, our Accounts Manager, Zach gets some hands on time with the Jaybird Sportsband 2 Wireless Bluetooth Headphones.

Sportsband 2 – A Runners Red Revolution

Pros: Easy to connect, Wire-free, exceptional sound quality with deep bass and crisp trebles, crystal clear calls, hook them up to two devices, music and call control on the headset, stylish, Life changing in terms of how you exercise!

Cons: If you can find one let me know, I cant see past these!

Verdict: I'm pretty pleased with my purchase. Not only have they changed the way I exercise, but they've allowed me to enjoy my music at the same time. In addition to everything else, they are light and comfortable to wear for extended periods and no matter how hard you train, they are guaranteed to be sweat resistant, so no more excuses, get a pair and get running!



I've never been much of a runner, mainly because the thought of spending an hour on the treadmill bores me to insanity, however...after being inadvertently signed up for the Edinburgh half-marathon, it was inevitable that I would have to do some running at some point. But how would I motivate myself to run those long 13.1 miles...cue a motivational play-list on my Nokia music phone, held securely on my arm with a made to measure Nokia case, and my newly acquired Jaybird Sportsband 2 Bluetooth Headphones (in a very appropriately named Runner's Red colour).

I can't remember using the Bluetooth function on my phone before, but in the blink of an eye phone and headphones were effortlessly signing to each other...completely wirelessly!

Now I have done a few short sessions on the treadmill in the past, helped along with music and some wired 'sports earphones' and that's the first difference right there. You really don't realise just how annoying running with wired headphones is until the wires are gone. No more clipping wires to your shirt, no more stuffing wires down your back and out your sleeve and most importantly of all no more yanking the earphones out your ears during a spirited sprint finish!

The advantages don't stop there! Not only can you say hello to wire-free music, you'll also be pleased to hear that you can say a very big hello to exceptional sound quality...no really! They may not look like they are going to dazzle you with deep bass and rich treble, but get ready for a very pleasant surprise. And there's more! The sportsbands also have a built in microphone, which, when connected (wirelessly) to you mobile phone allows you to receive crystal clear calls at the touch of a button. But what if you are using some other bluetooth enabled music device, how will you hear your phone ringing I hear you ask? Step forward the sportsbands penultimate party piece. These clever little headphones get round this little dilemma by allowing you to connect them to two bluetooth devices...at the same time. So you can be reading an e-book on you iPad while listening to the melodic tones of Mozart and at the touch of a button can answer a call, to let the Mrs know that you'll be home soon and that you like your steak medium ;-)

Back to the training though...the sportsbands final party piece lets you control your music device without having to take it out of your pocket. Stylishly incorporated onto the side of the right side headphone are controls for skipping tracks, forward and back and volume controls...yes you guessed it, up and down.

So if you haven't figured it out yet, I'm pretty pleased with my purchase. Not only have they changed the way I exercise, but they've allowed me to enjoy my music at the same time. In addition to everything else, they are light and comfortable to wear for extended periods and no matter how hard you train, they are guaranteed to be sweat resistant, so no more excuses, get a pair and get running!

Want to see more on this product? Check out its full features and specs at AMP3 - Click Here

MEElectronics A151 the best sounding in-ear headphone under £50! 22 Mar 2011 5:30 AM (14 years ago)

The Audiophiliac on cnet, the well respected audiophile blogger Steve Guttenberg, has stated:

25% off on Two Fantastic MEElectronics Earphones! 22 Mar 2011 1:45 AM (14 years ago)

Two brands new have just landed in the UK:
1-MEElectronics Clarity Series CC-51P Ceramic In-Ear Headphone with microphone and remote for iPhone and smartphones

2-MEElectronics SP51 Sound Preference In-Ear Headphone with Sound Tuning CC-51P in words and image:
The CC51 uses a new 6.0mm micro-driver that delivers full, accurate and detailed sound. The Ceramic housing eliminates resonance that might cause distortion-inducing harmonics resulting in a natural sound. - full product description here -

SP51 in words and image:
The SP51P sound preference in-ear headphone allows you to tune the sound to fit your preference with the simple change of the tuning ports. Switch from pounding bass to a relaxing neutral sound or onto a fun sound with a little enhanced bass any time you want without splashing our for three different headphones! - full product description here -