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Help geeksugar! I love my iPod and my shuffle and ideally would like to take them with me at all times. However, earbuds simply do not fit in my freakishly small ears.
Do You Like the Shuffle's Controls in the Headphones?
Yesterday's stealthy new iPod Shuffle announcement may have come as a small surprise, but it wasn't unwelcome; it seemed time to update the lightest, cheapest iPod.
While there are definite pluses (the low price, the 4GB storage, the new voice-over technology) you guys, I, and the Internet in general are in an uproar over the controls being in the earbuds.
Break 'em or lose 'em, you've got to get a new set of the earbuds if you want to use the iPod.
The New iPod Shuffle Earphone Dilemma . . . Solved!
After checking out Apple's teeny and tiny new iPod Shuffle yesterday I must admit that I did ooo and aww a bit, but mainly because of its ridiculously small size. I was picturing myself clipping it on my workout gear and going for runs or walks without having to worry about any cases or complicated contraptions. But wait, what about the earphones with the built-in controls that we all dislike so much?
Do You Like Earbuds or Headphones Better?
I'm always surprised when people say they dislike earbuds, as a few people mentioned when I posted those Altec Lansing Swarovski-encrusted earbuds the other day — I guess because I'm so used to them and prefer something small that I can throw in my already-overloaded handbag. I wouldn't mind sporting these adorable Audiocubes striped headphones, though, but it would be a big departure for me as an everyday thing.
There's lots of pros and cons for each — earbuds are small and unobtrusive, but can be uncomfortable and the sound quality isn't always optimum, whereas headphones, with the ability for superior sound quality, can be bulky and make you look like a goof.
Must Haves For September
Every month on geeksugar I offer my picks for the top five Must Have gadgets, gizmos and techie treats you need to get through the month. For some of you, September is back to school month, which probably means you are loading up on practical gadgets and supplies. For the rest of us, September is a great time to start anew and treat ourselves to fun office supplies.
Geek Gear: Wrap Your Headphones Around Tetran
I adore hearing about gadgets and gizmos you readers found out there in the real world, so I was pleased as punch when Cherryluv e-mailed me to share her love for Tetran. Tetran is a small, colorful cable winder for your iPod or MP3 player's earbud headphones that reminds me of a bathtub toy combined with PacMan character. You can wind your cable around Tetran's body and use its mouth as a holder for your earbuds.
Cool Fitness Gadget: Playaway Preloaded Audio Books
Playaway is books on tape meets MP3 players meets fitness and health. Confused yet? Let me explain.
Funky iPod Speaker Docks
In the past couple of years iPod speaker docks have become one of the most replicated and abundant novelty items on the gadget scene. Every major electronics manufacturer has released one, two or even five models. Whether built in alarm clocks, lamps or waterproof bottles, iPod docks offer iPod enjoyment sans earbuds.
Geek Accessories: Chic Flair For Everyday
I shared my favorite geek ties with you readers earlier this week and many of you noted that you're, well, not exactly tie wearers. If you're decidedly female and don't rock the 2002 Avril Lavigne look, or if you're a fella who hates that office-geek look, consider the many other geek chic accessories out there.
My all time favorite geek accessories fall into the geek jewelry category.
EarDrops Rose Earphones
If you ignore the fact that a misstep with these EarDrops Rose Earphones could leave you with a jamming plastic rose lodged in your ear, these little buds are pretty darn cute.
Designed for women, the EarDrops Rose Earphones from Elecom are lightweight and come in small, medium and large sizes. (When you order the 9mm diameter driver unit you get two pairs of extra ear pieces for an exact fit, which is perfect for all those people whose ears are too big or too small for regular buds.) I think the buds, which cost $49, are fun, but largely impractical.
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