Sony Unveils New WALKMAN MP3 Players for 2006
London, UK (ContentDesk via ContentDesk Direct) April 4, 2006 -- Combining cutting-edge style with unparalleled battery power, Sony today announces the latest addition to its popular family of Sony WALKMAN MP3 players.
With quick-charge functionality giving three hours of battery life in just three minutes(1), the new Sony WALKMAN models offer one of the fastest battery recharges on the market.
The Sony WALKMAN range also boasts an unrivalled playback facility, with 28(1) hours playback when using the ATRAC3 format and 27(1) hours with MP3, using the internal Lithium-ion rechargeable battery. At a glance:* Six eye-catching colour choices * Compatible with MP3, ATRAC & unsecured WMA * 3 capacities: 512MB, 1GB, 2GB * Optional FM tuner for 512MB & 1GB * Quick-charge gives three hours battery life from 3 minute charge * Direct USB connection * Bundled SonicStage 3.4 music management software"With the WALKMAN, we are offering owners a winning combination of style, ease of use and functionality.
With pioneering Sony quick-charge technology, music lovers can charge their WALKMAN MP3 player for three hours continuous playback in the time it takes to play just one track.
This MP3 player is the must-have for music-lovers on the go." Jeffry Van Ede (Vice-President, Sony Europe)The new Sony WALKMAN has built-in flash memory, with models ranging in capacity from 512MB to 1GB and 2GB.
This series enhances the existing range of Sony WALKMAN MP3 players providing unsurpassed sound quality in an easy-to-use, stylish device.The Sony WALKMAN is compatible with most commonly used digital music formats like MP3, ATRAC and unsecured WMA files.
It offers easy download capabilities by direct connection through the USB port.
Each player comes with the latest SonicStage 3.4 software version for easy music management and transfer of listeners favourite tracks.The new Sony WALKMAN range offers high-speed transfer capability via the direct USB plug, and thanks to Sony ATRAC compression technology, the player offers maximum storage of up to 90 CDs for the 2GB model, 45 CDs for the 1GB and 22 CDs for the 512MB at 48kbps.
With the 1GB and 512MB players, an FM Tuner is also optionally available giving users a wide variety of listening options.
The slimline WALKMAN builds on the design success of its predecessors by providing a compact polycarbonate stick in a range of vibrant colours (pink, blue, silver, violet, black, and lime green).
The WALKMAN launches with a new range of stylish accessories including neck strap headphones, protective case, and an armband case for listeners on-the-go; all available from the end of this month across Europe.Key feature review:* Ultra slim and compact body measures just approx 79mm and weighs approx 25g * Rechargeable battery with stamina of 28 hours during continuous playback in ATRAC @ 132kbps at Super power save mode * Quick-charge feature: 3 hours battery life in just 3 minutes charging during continuous playback in ATRAC @ 132kbps at Super power save mode * Direct USB with fast transfer speed * Bright and clear 1 line dot matrix organic LED * ATRAC, MP3 and WMA (non DRM) compatible * FM Tuner with MHz range from 87.5 108.0 (optional on 1GB and 512MB players) * Attractive range of casing colours (pink, violet, blue, silver, black and lime green)The WALKMAN will be available from the end of April 2006 across Europe.(1)During continuous playback in ATRAC at 132Kbps, super power save mode when equaliser is not in use.For more information, please contact:Silke SchildSony UK Limited 44 1932 816488.
Drive Your Car to Summer Fun
The snow has finally thawed and the cold is moving further away. Summer is coming ever so swiftly that you would not actually notice it until you can feel the heat of the season. However, the shift from the winter and cold days to the hot and sunny weather of summer is something that you would have to consider with regards to your car. After all, driving conditions during winter is a far cry from the driving conditions during the hot and dry months of summer. Just like getting your car ready for winter, you should also get your machine in condition for summer.
Make sure that you first remove your snow tires. They may have worked well during those cold snowy days however they will only wear out faster if you use it on dry roads. You can do this yourself or you can opt to have them removed at some service shop which could be, of course, for a fee.
Check your tire pressure when the tires are cold. This is mainly because you would be getting...
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Arlo Guthrie's 40th Anniversary Celebration Tour of "The Alice's Restaurant Massacree" will be Presented this Year with Abe Guthrie and Gordon Titcomb and The Mammals
(ContentDesk) May 27, 2005 -- Arlo Guthrie's 40th anniversary of "The Alice's Restaurant Massacree" will be celebrated this year with a tour including Abe Guthrie and Gordon Titcomb and The Mammals."Alice" Everywhere: Though Arlo Guthrie tours extensively every year and has a large fanbase that appreciates his humor, music and insights, not for ten years has Arlo performed those 18 minutes and 20 seconds.You might think "Hey! I hear it," and yes across the nation many stations play "Alice's Restaurant" on Thanksgiving ? it has become a part of our culture.
But it's really a song about the triumph of the little guy against corporate culture. Hear it again, all over the states.06-15-2005
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Happy Camper RV Club Doubles Membership, Surprises Customers with Freebies, Creates a Unique Environment Online for RV Travelers
Monroe, LA (ContentDesk) May 5, 2006 -- Happy Camper RV Club is well-known throughout the camping industry as a half-price discount rv club.
With over 1,000 campground and RV park locations in the US and Canada, the club has doubled membership in the last two years by giving "more than what is promised" to its members, and creating a web site that gives RVers a fun environment online for trip planning and learning.Club president, Anne Pierson, describes the secret to the club's success by stating, "We always give more than we promise, and our members love the extra bonuses we create to serve them - above and beyond our promise of saving 50% on camping.
Members never know when they will get an email from us with a fun "freebie" they can request by mail, or an interesting addition to our web site."Our goal is to surprise and delight our visitors and members with added value wherever we find it.
As an example, our friends at RV Education 101 gave us a generous...
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Little ipod wonders
It is no wonder that ipods are getting fun poked at them by movies this year. It seems as if the ipod is taking over the world. Everywhere you go you see them, they are attached to adults and children alike and they are all over the television and in the movies, it is getting a little insane. But it is not as if there is not good reason for such devotion to this wonderful little device. It might just be the coolest thing ever created!
Not only is an ipod functional and practical, it is cute too.
There are basically three different shapes and sizes of ipod to choose from. You have the skinny little ipod shuffle, then the slightly larger but even thinner nano and the ever popular regular ipod that can actually play all of your favorite TV shows as well as your favorite songs. How is it possible?
It is all possible due to Macintosh technology, they obviously have the greatest engineers and inventors in the world working for them. I mean seriously, none...
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Major Hybrid Automobile Manufacturer to Test Power Technology Prototype Advanced Glass Matt Battery
Houston, Texas (ContentDesk) October 3, 2005 -- Power Technology Inc. (OTCBB: PWTC) announced today it has manufactured an Advanced Glass Matt prototype battery containing its patent pending reticulated vitreous carbon current collectors and the prototype will be delivered to a major hybrid automobile manufacturer for comprehensive testing.
After Power Technology performs initial tests of the prototype, it intends to deliver the prototype battery to the manufacturer by November 1, 2005 for the manufacturer's complete evaluation and testing. Bernard J. Walter, President of Power Technology said: "Hybrid vehicles utilizing the Power Technology higher energy capacity, lighter weight, lower lead content batteries are the perfect application of our patent pending technology.
In the current high energy cost environment, we believe our batteries can make a significant difference in hybrid operating cost and efficiency." About Power Technology: Power Technology, Inc. is a Research...
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Talking Rugged Notebook
Copyright 2005 Richard Keir
A rugged notebook offers mobile professionals the ability to work in any environment and in any location. Versatile and powerful, rugged notebook computers are designed specifically for both in-plant and outdoor industrial (and military) applications. Built to handle the toughest environments, fully ruggedized notebooks should have IP54 environmental protection, meet MIL-STD 810F and have heavy duty - generally magnesium alloy - cases. Rugged notebook computers enable professionals to work smoothly in adverse environments and are adequately equipped to face almost any tough situation with ease. Naturally, these rugged notebook computers are heavier than non-rugged models but offer substantially more protection than standard laptops.
RuggedNotebooks.com offer a variety of semi-rugged and rugged notebooks, wireless tablets and even rugged PDAs in their Recon series. They also offer custom solutions.
Arguably the most rugged and...
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Sony Unveils New WALKMAN MP3 Players for 2006
London, UK (ContentDesk via ContentDesk Direct) April 4, 2006 -- Combining cutting-edge style with unparalleled battery power, Sony today announces the latest addition to its popular family of Sony WALKMAN MP3 players.
With quick-charge functionality giving three hours of battery life in just three minutes(1), the new Sony WALKMAN models offer one of the fastest battery recharges on the market.
The Sony WALKMAN range also boasts an unrivalled playback facility, with 28(1) hours playback when using the ATRAC3 format and 27(1) hours with MP3, using the internal Lithium-ion rechargeable battery. At a glance:* Six eye-catching colour choices * Compatible with MP3, ATRAC & unsecured WMA * 3 capacities: 512MB,...
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Wireless Extenders Offers New Signal Booster at 800MHZ To Increase Cell Phone Coverage in Homes and Offices
Atlanta, GA (ContentDesk) December 21, 2005 -- Wireless Extenders, Inc. (www.wirelessextenders.com), a leader in developing new products that enhance wireless cellular communications, announced their latest product, the YX500-CEL.
This reliable product captures and amplifies the 800MHz signal for cell phone users in homes or offices where cellular signal cannot penetrate.
This product joins the strong-selling YX500PCS and the YX600PCS versions that are compatible with all PCS (1900Mhz) phones.
According to research, over 35% of cellular phone users nationwide experience poor quality or loss of signal strength when using a cell phone in their office or home.
Increasing the indoor coverage can translate into increased productivity and savings.
Some of the benefits include extending the battery life, replacing landlines phones, reducing or...
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