iPod bluetooth headphones under $50

These Logitech Wireless Headphones for the iPod are very cool, and priced right at just $44.99 after a $50 rebate. Details:

* Ready to use with iPod or iPod mini–just charge, plug, and play

* Interference-free digital sound and advanced Bluetooth frequency hopping technology

* Long range of up to 30 feet so you can move freely

* Long battery life–up eight hours per charge–gives you plenty of airtime

* Integrated iPod controls let you adjust volume, play, pause or select tracks and more

[hat tip: Gearlog]

NES Alarm Clock

What do you do when you’re finally sick of playing Duck Hunt? You could turn your Nintendo NES into a fully functional alarm clock, like this guy.

[hat tip: Tech Ticker]

6 Megapixels were never so cheap

I’m a little amazed at how quickly camera prices have dropped while pixel count has gone through the roof. Perfect example: Sony Cybershot DSC-S600 6MP Digital Camera with 3x Optical Zoom. Amazon is selling this 6 megapixel name-brand camera for $189.94 shipped. We’re all used to technology getting constantly cheaper and better, but I don’t know of a better example of that than the digital camera market.

Hot Deal: Apple 2 GB iPod Nano

This weekend only, get a 2 gig iPod Nano for just $179.98 with free shipping from Amazon. Available in Black and white.

And the 4 gig Nano is also on sale, for $237.49 shipped.

iPod Apparel

The PodShirt is “Shuffle integrated apparel”. Very cool…iPod not included. [podshirt.com]

Amazon to take on iTunes

Amazon will be taking on Apple and iTunes with its own music service and MP3 player, according to the Wall Street Journal. Excerpt:

Now Amazon, the world’s No. 1 online retailer, is in advanced talks with the four global music companies about a digital-music service with a range of features designed to set it apart. Among them: Amazon-branded portable music players, designed and built for the retailer, and a subscription service that would deeply discount and preload those devices with songs, not unlike mobile phones that are included with subscription plans as part of the deal.

The service could be rolled out by summer, according to the WSJ.

Phones for MySpace users

A new cellular service will be launched in a few months by Helio LLC, a joint venture of Internet service provider Earthlink Inc. and South Korean carrier SK Telecom Co.

The new service will integrate closely with MySpace, allowing users to read and post to the site for free. Two phone will be offered, dubbed “Hero” and “Kickflip” (pictured). Neither phone offers a keyboard, which would make posting text entries on MySpace a little easier. No word yet on pricing for the phones or the service.

[ Helio web site ]

Motorola W220 – RAZR for the rest

Think of the Motorola W220 as RAZR-lite. It’s got the same striking looks and small form factor, but without all the features that add hundreds of dollars to the price. In fact, this phone may be free with a contract, according to Mobile Mag. Here’s more:

Like the RAZR, the W220 features a super slim design and an internal antenna. However, there is no external display for caller ID purposes; instead, there is a set of three icons on the outer fascia displaying call status, message status, and battery remaining. There is no mention of MP3 functionality, but you do an FM radio if you feel like bobbing your head to some tunes. Flip it open and find the 128 x 128 color screen.

The FM radio is a cool feature, but for some no external display and no camera might be a deal-breaker. Even so, this phone will certainly be a hit if the price is right. Which begs the question: is something still cool when grandma and the kid who cuts your grass both own it?

iPod Nano 1 gb in stock at Amazon

Amazon has the new 1 gb iPod Nano in stock. Both black and white are available, and shipping is free.

FYI: I ordered the black one.

Apple Boosts Mac Book Pro Megahertz

Apple has announced that it will ship the Intel-powered Mac Book Pros with faster processors than originally announced. From Apple Insider :

The $2,499 model now includes a 2.0 GHz Intel Core Duo processor, up from the previously announced 1.83 GHz, and will begin shipping this week, the company said in a statement.

The $1,999 model now includes a 1.83 GHz Intel Core Duo processor, up from the previously announced 1.67 GHz, and will begin shipping next week.

In addition, customers may now upgrade to a 2.16 GHz Intel Core Duo processor as a build-to-order option on the Apple Online Store.

The new MacBook Pro will begin shipping this week.