The Polymer Audio Research Polymer Logic Loudspeakers use one of the diamond cone midrange drivers (pictured above) per side in addition to a Supravox TG1 tweeter and a pair of hand made vapor deposited titanium cone woofers.

Polymer Research states that, "The diamond midrange cone in the Polymer Logic currently exists in only one commercially available loudspeaker system, the $250,000/pr Marten Design Coltrane Supreme." And don’t think for a second that tweeter has gold paint on it, that is a titanium dome covered in a pure layer of solid gold.


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So, we’ve been seeing a growing number of PMPs that take design inspiration from cellphones. Not all of them are complete rip-offs, though, as some only imitate the distinctive parts. Well, the YHM-MPE02 from Yahee Technologies (which seems to have a thing for Nokia products) just joined that club, as it sports a look seen previously on Nokia’s Xpress Music 5300. Interestingly, it may also have a USB 2.0 plug built-in, as seen in the product image.

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Roth has released details on their new OLi line of speakers. The OLi line includes two different bookshelf speakers and a floorstanding model.

OLi1 (2-Way 4" Bookshelf Loudspeaker)

This entry level model brings an incredible level of fit and finish for its modest price tag, featuring luxurious black lacquer highlights, and an elegantly curving cabinet. This two-way design, bookshelf style unit measures a modest 20cm in height, yet handles up to 100 watts of power.

Up and running – whether it’s the entry-level bookshelf, the OLi centre ground, or the range topping tower – the OLi range speakers are by no means sonic wallflowers: a combination of super-solid cabinets – including the OLi3’s DALtech damping – and imperiously designed drivers, plus internal components mean the OLi speakers sound just as good as they look.

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You live an active lifestyle and you’re always on-the-go, whether it’s for work, vacationing, off to the gym or just enjoying the outdoors, your iPod and iPhone must keep up. Now, with protective cases from OtterBox rest assured that your fragile iPhone, classic, nano or touch is safe and protected no matter what your day brings. With two case lines including the semi-rugged Defender™ Series and fully rugged Armor™ Series, OtterBox is ready for any adventure!

Ready for your vibrant lifestyle, OtterBox for iPhone and iPod Defender™ Series! (left to right: iPhone, touch, classic and nano)

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iRiver is readying a Linux-based media recorder/player comprised of a detachable mobile unit and tethered docking station. The Unit2’s base station offers a DVD/CD player, TV tuner, and PC-style I/O, while the detachable display features a 7-inch WVGA (800×480) touchscreen, WiFi, and USB.

Apparently, the idea is to use the docking station to record DVDs, music CDs, or TV content onto the portable unit, which can then be carried with the user. The portable unit presumably recharges when plugged into the unit, and reportedly connects to the unit via WiFi, offering voice- and video-over-IP phone features as well as media playback capabilities.

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Just in time for the holiday season, Microsoft has rolled out a bunch of Zune accessories, including a home AV pack, a car pack, cases, and premium headphones.

Microsoft wants Zune customers—and, of course, the multitude of potential Zune customers—that the ecosystem for accessories and peripheral products to enhance and augment the experience of Microsoft’s Zune is alive and well. To that end, Microsoft is not only blowing the horns of of partners who’ve made accessories that work with Zune portable media players, but it’s seeding the market with its own collection of accessories, which are now available at retail.

"Zune is committed to providing customers with choice," said Zune senior director of product development Scott Erickson, in a statement. "By working only with licensed partners, we ensure that consumers have everything they need to enjoy a seamless, end-to-end Zune experience—Microsoft is one of the few companies that can offer this depth of support."

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Scotland will begin the switch to digital television on November 6 next year, it has been announced by Digital UK, the body leading the process.

On that date, the Scottish Borders will become the first area in Scotland – and the second in the UK after Whitehaven in Cumbria – to switch entirely to digital TV.

Analogue TV signals will be turned off from the Selkirk group of transmitters and replaced with a stronger digital signal.

The next switchovers after that will be in the second quarter of 2009, when large parts of the Border and Westcountry TV regions convert.

Television viewers across Scotland are being urged to get set for the change through a national campaign while over the coming weeks, every home in Scotland will be sent information explaining that switchover is a rolling process, carried out by TV transmitter.

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Gyration’s revolutionary R4000 Music Remote lets you browse your media center’s music library and play your selections without having to turn on your TV or PC monitor!

Search by artist, song, genre or playlist, and just click to play. Its backlit screen provides a clear view, no matter what the room’s light level.
• Plays music from your Media Center music library without having the TV or PC monitor on
• Controls song selection and volume from another room without line-of-sight limitations
• Range of up to 100′
• No docking station needed

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Gyration, Inc., the industry leader in motionsensing controllers, today announced the next generation of human motion-sensing technology. UltraSense technology includes multiple motion sensors and a core control chip containing a sophisticated set of patented algorithms, power management features and integration capabilities. It offers “five degrees of freedom” and breakthrough sensing accuracy for consumer control devices for PC, PC-TV integration, gaming and set top box applications.

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