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Playlist plays of the year: 2006; Each year we pick the coolest headphones, speakers, iPod cases, and other audio-related products. Here are some of our favorites for 2006. You can find the entire list at macworld.com/2407.(iPod Gear)(Product/service evaluation)
…its color to white or black, and add an improved dock, you'd basically get the Jamo i300. Offering better detail and upper midrange than the 2005 Plays-of-the-Year-winning iFi, though sacrificing some volume and bass extension, the i300 is small enough to hide in most rooms while outperforming many of the stereos you'll find at the big chain electronics stores (VERY GOOD 1/2; $400; jamo.com).[ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]
Best iPod Apparel
We've seen a good number of iPod-enabled jackets and clothing, but JanSport's Power Jacket and Power Hoodie are the best yet. Made of a water-resistant, soft outer shell with a fleece lining, both form-fitting-but-stretchy garments are perfect for active wear (the main difference between the two is that the Power Hoodie has a lined hood). Your iPod fits in an internal pocket near the jacket's waist and your headphones connect to a minijack near the jacket's neck. A soft-button pad on the chest lets you control playback and volume. The controls are easy to use--you don't have to reach inside or fiddle with touch-sensitive buttons. Both jackets are comfortable and attractive ($150 each; www.jansport.com).
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Best Car Accessories
Need a way to keep your iPod from bouncing around your car's interior? Then consider…
…Dolby also announced today that by end of October it will be shipping for the first time all three components of its highly anticipated Dolby([R]) Media Producer suite, including Dolby Media Encoder, Dolby Media Decoder, and Dolby Media Tools. The Dolby Media Producer suite provides a powerful and convenient software solution for mastering audio files for DVD-Video, DVD-Audio, HD DVD, and Blu-ray Disc media, and utilizes a client-server model to improve the work flow of postproduction facilities.
Dolby Media Producer
A suite of professional audio mastering tools, Dolby Media Producer consists of three separate Mac OS([R]) X applications, available individually or as a complete package. Dolby Media Encoder offers comprehensive encoding and job control capabilities in a client-server environment, while Dolby Media Decoder provides reference decoding functions, including all Dolby decoding and listening modes. In addition, Dolby Media Tools offers bitstream and metadata editing features to save costly reencoding of previously encoded audio files. The Dolby Media Producer suite supports Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, and MLP Lossless(TM), for the new HD DVD and Blu-ray Disc formats as well as DVD-Video and DVD-Audio formats.
Dolby Lake Processor
The Dolby Lake([R]) Processor, the first live-sound product released by Dolby, which acquired Lake Technology in 2004, enables sound…
…allowing the user to hear content from a portable music player through the Pioneer stereo.-- Satellite Radio Ready - Most of the CD players are XM and SIRIUS Satellite Radio ready, giving consumers a choice in service. Access to more than 170 channels of music, sports and news are available with both services using an optional tuner and paid subscription.
Pioneer's Mobile Entertainment Division is known for offering the kind of in-car products that make driving more enjoyable by offering high quality audio and video, advanced connectivity and ease-of-use. Its focus is on the development of new digital technologies including audio video, navigation and satellite radio, while maintaining its strong heritage in products for car audio enthusiasts and sound competitors. The company markets its products under the Pioneer and Premier brand names. When purchased from an authorized dealer, consumers receive a limited warranty for one year with Pioneer products and two years for Premier electronic products.
Pioneer Electronics (USA) Inc. is headquartered in Long Beach, Calif., and its U.S. Web address is www.pioneerelectronics.com. Its parent company, Pioneer Corporation, is a leader in optical disc technology and a preeminent manufacturer of high-performance audio, video and computer equipment for the home, car and business markets. The company focuses on four core business domains including Blu-ray Disc and …