LP-to-iPod Converter

Posted on November 6, 2007 Under Gadgetry

I have some first pressings of David Bowie albums on vinyl, graciously bequeathed to me from my uncle, but my annoying OCD and penchant for worrying have kept me from playing them, because I'm afraid of the scratches that might…

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ShadesCases Update

Posted on October 24, 2007 Under Life

A mere 4 months ago, we told you about the ultra-thin ultra-colorful iPod Cases from Shades, but 4 months ago there were no such things as the iPod Nano 3G and the iPod classic. Now we're pleased to announce that…

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contexture design: Old Mixtape Carries New Mixtape's Jock

Posted on September 24, 2007 Under Gadgetry

Warning: do not pop Contexture's cassette tape nano cases into your boombox hoping to hear all of those sweet tunes you taped off the radio back in 1985, because they don't work like that; while they may look like the…

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NXT x XOUNTS

Posted on August 28, 2007 Under Design

The trend towards designer speakers that focus on aesthetics rather than technical specifications seems to be growing. I am not sure how NXT does it, but they continue to find companies to create with "innovative" ways to use their flat…

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Talk Shop Fridays: Mixtape Time

Posted on July 20, 2007 Under Music

At any given time I have between fifteen and forty playlists that I actively listen to, each of them slightly different and tailored to fit exactly what mood I'm in, and generally the only time I actually share these with…

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Anna Tascha Larrson

Posted on July 13, 2007 Under Fashion

I immediately realized my mistake yesterday as I settled in a cab heading downtown after leaving the IILWY office to meet Josh for dinner. I'd left behind both my iPod and brand new (and rather pricey) headphones behind, which generally…

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People Like Us Styles

Posted on July 11, 2007 Under Design

I've been anxiously awaiting the release of the inaugural line of iPod-protecting Styles from People Like Us for sometime now, and it looks like they're finally here. Jeremy Somers, a member of the Spear Collective and head of People Like…

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Phonophonics II

Posted on July 10, 2007 Under Gadgetry

We're probably all too young to remember Nipper, the charming little terrier and spokesdog for the RCA Corporation's phonographs and Victrolas. You can see from his posture that he's absolutely fascinated by the disembodied noise coming from the bell of…

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iPod Cases from Shades

Posted on June 20, 2007 Under Music

I wish I would have known about the iPod cases from Shades when I was buying my Nano. Alas, I elected for this nylon contraption with a (supposedly) removable belt clip to protect my 8G of MP3 goodness. I staved…

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La, La, La, La, Library

Posted on June 5, 2007 Under Music

Say goodbye to the P2P music gathering hassle and hello to LaLa's new online music library. You might recall LaLa as the CD trading, artist aiding, music site that aimed to change the way consumers trade old music. With a…

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