1. The iLive IBCD3817DTBLK Portable Boombox is probably the best bet for your money as it’s not only an iPod-dockable speakers, the Boombox itself is also a radio/CD player.  This is probably the best speaker you can get for your money.

Specs:

Black iPod/CD/radio boombox with built-in iPod docking station

Pair of front-firing speakers and dual subwoofers produce rich sound

Vertical-loading CD player supports CD, CD-R, and CD-RW formats

AM/FM tuner; blue backlit LCD display; auxiliary input and A/V output

Measures 18.8 x 8.8 x 9.2 inches (W x H x D); 90-day warranty

2. If you can afford it, the Bose SoundDock might be the best choice for listening to your music with super crisp stereo treble and bass.  I personally own Bose noise-cancelling headphones and Bose speakers in my car.  They do pretty good job of offering treble and bass power while the speakers do not justify them.

Specs:

High-quality sound from your iPod® - now made portable. Enjoy acclaimed SoundDock® performance almost anywhere.The SoundDock Portable digital music system reproduces music with fullness and clarity unmatched by other battery-powered iPod speakers, from a design even slimmer than our original. Proprietary Bose® technologies let you enjoy your iPod out loud in more locations without compromising soundquality.A rechargeable lithium-ion battery (included) provides more power and longer playing time than most other rechargeable batteries. The rotating dock disappears for storage and protection during transit. And a molded handle makes it easy to carry the system from place to place.Just dock and play all iPod models featuring a click wheel, including all nano, mini, photo, and video models. The system also plays music from your iPhoneTM.* The iPod charges as it plays for uninterrupted music enjoyment. A custom remote easily controls the system and basic iPod functions, including playlist navigation. Auxiliary input lets you play other portable sources, too.The SoundDock Portable digital music system. Unsurpassed performance and portability for the serious iPod listener from the most respected name in sound.*In the event of audio interference, set iPhone to airplane mode.

3. The B&W Zeppelin iPod Speakers may be the modern solution to your modern bedroom with its aesthetically pleasing oval shape.  At $599, it’s not a bargain but you do get what you paid for.

Specs:

Zeppelin allows you to have real hi-fi stereo sound wherever you need it: upstairs, downstairs or perhaps in a den, bedroom, kitchen, office or second home. Or you might just need a simpler, smaller and more stylish replacement for your traditional audio system.

Zeppelin rocks, wherever you are, yet is simple to set up and use. Plug it in, place your iPod on the docking port and hit the play button. You can vary the volume on Zeppelin itself, on its remote control or on the iPod. And connections at the back let you play other sources through Zeppelin or channel images from your iPod to a TV.

Buy Zeppelin iPod Speakers at Amazon

Buy Zeppelin iPod Speakers at Apple Store

4. Altec Lansing inMotion iM600 Portable Audio System isn’t for everyone but for people who are really concerned with sound quality.  If you don’t want to spend more than $150 for quality portable speakers such as the Bose or Zeppelin, these Altec Lansing portable speakers might be your best option at under $120.

Specs:

Model Number: iM600

iPod compatibility: All iPod models

Power supply: Built-in lithium ion battery, AC power adapter (included)

Battery life: Up to 7 hours

Tuner: FM

Antenna: FM telescopic antenna

Display: LCD display

Connectors: Composite video output, audio input

Alarm clock: Integrated

Sleep timer: Integrated

Dimensions: 11.0 x 6.0 x 1.7 inches / 283 x 152 x 43 millimeters (W x H x D)

Weight: 2.1 pounds / 0.9 kilograms

Warranty: 1-year limited warranty

What’s in the Box: inMotion iM600 mobile speaker system, wireless remote, iPod docking adapters, AC adapter, user’s guide, quick connect instructions

5. The Athena iVoice Direct Radiating Dock & Sound System for iPod does a lot more than amplify sound.  The Athena unit also can act as a communication medium between your iPod and your TV to stream images and videos via a wireless remote control.  For people who use iPod/iPhone as a media device more than MP3, the Athena iVoice can be a great addition.

Specs:

Video output allows you to view images and video stored on your iPod photo or iPod video on your TV

Audio input allows the system to function as a PC speaker

Wirelessremote lets you adjust the settings from across the room

Stylish, high-gloss black cabinet finish; wall-mountable

Charges your iPod while docked

6. The Pure-Fi Elite speakers from Logitech can be great for all your bass heads.  It comes with enough bass power for you to enjoy thump and hump from your iPod/iPhone devices.

Don’t buy from Logitech.com at $299, you can get it for less than half the price for about $125 at Amazon here

Specs:

The Pure-Fi Elite immerses users in high-quality acoustics. The system features two 1-inch high-definition soft-dome tweeters to ensure precision and clarity from even the highest notes. The two 4-inch high-power long-throw woofers are capable of filling the room with deep, powerful bass. Meanwhile, DSP-controlled, dynamic, digital EQ, and advanced filtering features minimize distortion to create true-to-life sound. Also included is a bi-amplified transducer design with digital electronic crossover for studio-quality audio that plays louder and sounds better. The onboard StereoXL technology dramatically widens stereo image, creating an immersive audio experience.

Composite and S-Video output jacks are included for when you want to view iPod video files on a big screen while enjoying outstanding audio pumped through the Pure-Fi Elite.

The Pure-Fi Elite supports all iPod models with dock connectors–including iPod nanos and fifth-generation iPods. The Pure-Fi Elite supports 1G through 3G iPod models (and other portable music players) via a 3.5-mm auxiliary input. With an easy-to-read digital clock, the Pure-Fi Elite measures 17.6 by 10.6 by 5.7 inches and comes backed by a two-year limited warranty.

7. The JBL Radial speakers are probably the most aesthetically pleasing for your eyes and ears.  If you think you need a ornament that fits your modern-design home and play music, this is it for only $199.95 from Amazon.

Specs:

High-performance loudspeaker with built-in iPod docking station for charging and synching

4 aluminum-domed Odyssey full-range drivers and single low-frequency neodymium driver

Compatible with most docking versions of iPod; auxiliary input for MP3 players and other devices

Wireless RF remote lets you change tracks, browse libraries, adjust settings, and scroll extras

Measures 12 inches wide and 10.5 inches tall; weighs 2.5 pounds; 1-year warranty

8. The mStation Orb Speakers make great artisitic addition to your house while providing you with quality music.  You have a choice of many colors so depending on your wall color, you can match it with the perfect speaker.  At $129.95, it’s a bargain for a speaker that does not look like one.

Specs:

This Sleek and Stylish “Made for iPod” Desktop Docking Station/ Speaker System packs a powerful thumping Bass that only a Dedicated Subwoofer can produce. Every Orb includes a 10 Key Remote that allows you to navigate within Playlists from a distance, as well as adjust the Volume ±, Bass and Treble. At approx 8 inches in diameter the mStation 2.1 Stereo Orb is the perfect addition to any Home, Office, or Dorm Room and comes in 7 different colors to match your room, mood, or even your iPod! The mStation 2.1 Stereo Orb comes in White, Black, Blue, Green, Pink, Red, and Silver.

9. The I-Sonic Entertainment Speakers bring you great stereo sound with four specially designed speakers.  It might be a great way to get full-system speakers without breaking your legs.  You also get HD-radio.  There’s two models, one with CD/DVD player and the other without at a $100 price difference.  You can get it at the I-sonic website or Apple Store here for $499 w/o the CD/DVD player.

Specs:

Polk’s breakthrough I-Sonic acoustic system creates a stereo soundstage throughout your entire room. Here’s how it works. We start with four specially-designed full range speakers, two on the front and two on the back of the sleek I-Sonic Entertainment System console. Through the magic of Digital Signal Processing, Polk engineers create full stereo all the way around the system. And for lows so deep they will astound you, we include Polk’s patented PowerPort® bass technology.

10. The JVC NX-PN7 Dual iPod/iPhone Dock speaker system is perfect for those of you with multiple iPod/iPhone devices.  The system also comes with Video outputs for connecting to your TV or LCD.

Specs:

Dual Dock Design for iPod / iPhone compatible

AM/FM Tuner

Dual Alarm

Multi-Color Illumination

iPod Video Output

Order from Amazon at $124.32

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This heavy duty segway features like 6 car rims, which probably slows it down but innovative.

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And check out this Segway Centaur, it’s the shi*!

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This video shows how vulnerable an RFID credit card is because it’s not very well encrypted signals. I am sure the makers of RFID credit cards will change this soon but until then, make sure to keep your RFID credit cards in your metal business case or an Altoids can. Great thing, I am still old-school and haven’t used an RFID credit card.[via] Consumerist

Today, I was going to goto my GoogleDocs to edit a new Press Release for our new Beer Stock Market system on SiteHoppin. (Btw, I am on break today, so don’t shoot me for not having any gadget or DIY posts)

Here’s a fun experiment you can do for today. Go to Google and type “Googledoc” and you will see bunch of sites showing you how to use Googledoc. I guess the official name is GoogleDocs, but shouldn’t GoogleDocs show up first on Google for GoogleDoc?

Even funnier, I did type Googledoc.com AND Googledocs.com on my Browser window before even trying to search for GoogleDoc on Google.  Those two domains were like the worst web pages ever, well like a link farm or a spam site really.

Well, my opinion is that Google should at least buy those two domains for helping lazy people like me who don’t want to take 4 steps to finding GoogleDocs.  I mean, I thought they had couple bees in their bank?!?

Well, the final say is up to you but I had to re-type, “GoogleDocs” to find GoogleDocs.  What a day, I just wasted 20 minutes of my time doing that and also telling you about it.

Better yet, we will make this into our own little experiment and see if we can show up on the first page of Google for “GoogleDoc”, that’s some serious traffic we might get.

Cheers and have a great weekend everybody. (well, i did take my weekend today since I’ve worked straight through the weekend for about last 2 months…)

Hi all,I’ve been busy building this “online stock” market over at SiteHoppin.com.

Go check it out as we just launched it…and I need some rest from 5 straight days of ridiculous coding…

SiteHoppin Beer Stocks are “internet stocks”, we call IUVC (Internet User Venture Capital), that allow you to buy into our new company without having to invest millions, unlike Venture Capital.

Basically, when you buy Beer Stocks, you become co-owners of SiteHoppin.com. We probably won’t let you run the site, but we are giving every internet user an opportunity to invest in one of the fastest growing web sites on the internet.

You can read more about it on our Beer Stocks FAQ.

I was site hoppin’ over at Gizmodo today and for some reason their posts were down but I had the pleasure of watching their flash ad.

Hope you enjoy and why are all computer dealers/manufacturers still shipping their PCs and laptops with Vista installed? At least let the people have an option to have XP pre-installed. (Yes, that means you Dell, HP, Compaq, Sony, etc…etc… why are you guys so dumb and promote a “dumb” Vista? Yes, you guys probably make way too much money to actually care about people. Stop hiding in your stupid looking grey suits and respond to me you dumbasses!)

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Here’s a funny cheap lie detector you can make. I don’t know if it really works since there’s no circuit diagrams but you can find lots of lie detector circuit diagrams on the internet like this one I found in about 5 seconds:

Yes, these lie detectors probably won’t work on cats, maybe try dogs.

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Check out this really cool “automatic ball throwing machine” for your dog. Set it on and your dog will play tirelessly while you can focus on working from home or doing your dishes.

We couldn’t find any sources other than this Tennis ball throwing machine patent and a simliar device called GoDogGo!. We think it’s basically a tennis ball throwing machine that can be used for your dog.

Even better, you could probably hack one up yourself if you were a good hacker.

For video, click below.

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