Fall Out Boy Album Slotted For New Release Format (antiMUSIC)
Fall Out Boy's Folie a Deux will be available on "slotMusic, a new form of DRM-free MP3 music on a microSD card [News Source]
All-American Rejects Offer Bonuses On Non Traditional Format (antiMUSIC)
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Cool gadgets with even cooler price tags (Greensboro News & Record)
It's Christmas again, but this year's economy makes seasons of huge flat-screen TVs and expensive game systems under the tree seem like a fever dream. You've got to shop smart - and there's a tech gift to wow them in every price range.
SanDisk Sansa Clip (2 GB) Like the more-expensive iPod Shuffle it comes in five colors, weighs less than an ounce and can clip to your clothing. Unlike the Shuffle, it comes with a small screen for easy navigation, built-in mic for voice recording and an FM radio receiver. More for less? Yes, please. Who it's for: Music and audiobook addicts on the go, runners and kids who want their first (but low-cost) MP3 player. Cost: $30-$60 [News Source]
SanDisk Sansa Clip (2 GB) Like the more-expensive iPod Shuffle it comes in five colors, weighs less than an ounce and can clip to your clothing. Unlike the Shuffle, it comes with a small screen for easy navigation, built-in mic for voice recording and an FM radio receiver. More for less? Yes, please. Who it's for: Music and audiobook addicts on the go, runners and kids who want their first (but low-cost) MP3 player. Cost: $30-$60 [News Source]
Another Way to Grab Your Music and Go (NBC 5 Chicago)
We've come a long way since the days when vinyl ruled our music collections.
Last week SanDisk teamed with multi-platinum selling artist Akon to release his new album, Freedom, on slotMusic cards. The memory cards -- similar to what you may use in your digital camera -- can contain files with the artist's music, but also hold other media types, such as video and pictures. In Akon's case, the Freedom slotMusic card features extras including a mini-documentary video on his life, a music video and images. Several other artist's albums are available this way, and the cards are sold at places like Best Buy. [News Source]
Last week SanDisk teamed with multi-platinum selling artist Akon to release his new album, Freedom, on slotMusic cards. The memory cards -- similar to what you may use in your digital camera -- can contain files with the artist's music, but also hold other media types, such as video and pictures. In Akon's case, the Freedom slotMusic card features extras including a mini-documentary video on his life, a music video and images. Several other artist's albums are available this way, and the cards are sold at places like Best Buy. [News Source]
Techie gifts under 50 bucks (Yahoo! Tech Advisors)
Christmas is a couple of weeks away, and last minute shoppers can still find some really great deals out there. For those of you on a budget, check out the under $50 gift guide below. Who said you couldn't get great gifts and save big bucks during the holidays? SanDisk slotMusic Player ($20): I've been playing with one of these and I really dig it. As you may have noticed at Best Buy, ... [News Source]
2008’s top three MP3 players (The Register)
For your consideration... Kit of the Year Apple's iPod line remains the best-selling series of music players, and while the revamped, thinned down Touch appeals - thanks to its sheer good looks and versatility - it was a couple of other players the scored the best marks this year.…
SanDisk Sansa Fuze. We just like the idea of a small Flash-based MP3 player that sounds great and comes with the option to add a shedload of extra memory - using Micro SDHC cards - yet doesn't make us go poking about deep into the player's menu structure to find the content it holds. Add to that the Fuze's compact size, good price and decent sound quality, and you're on to a winner. [News Source]
SanDisk Sansa Fuze. We just like the idea of a small Flash-based MP3 player that sounds great and comes with the option to add a shedload of extra memory - using Micro SDHC cards - yet doesn't make us go poking about deep into the player's menu structure to find the content it holds. Add to that the Fuze's compact size, good price and decent sound quality, and you're on to a winner. [News Source]