Sol Republic Tracks Headphones, The New Beats By Dr. Dre Hype?

We absolutely love new and innovative headphone companies that aren't afraid to place themselves in between the major players in the audio market. Sol Republic are the perfect example of a new emerging audio company with a set of headphones that aren't just well designed, but extremely well priced too. Monster is without a doubt the market leader when it comes to trendy headphones, but the Tracks headphones by Sol Republic look like they have just enough to offer as their competitors and at a more affordable price tag. Best Buy is already selling the Sol Republic Tracks headphones as of today for $99.99 and $129.99 for the Tracks HD model.

The Tracks feature what Sol Republic calls the V-8 Audio Engine and an on-ear designed ear cups which can also be totally removed off the flexible headband for ultra portableness and easier user replaceable drivers. Early adopters have already reported that the Tracks headphones sound very similar to the Beats By Dr. Dre Solo HD headphones which are double in price. Sol Republic's Tracks HD headphones are priced at $129.99 and supposedly have a slightly better audio driver called the V-10 and a brushed metal finish. Sol Republic isn't very specific about their specs, but from what we understand, they call the sound drivers of the Tracks headphones "Audio Engines" instead. Sounds better already right? The Tracks come with detachable audio cables including one with a 3-button remote and mic for headset use and music controlling.

Nir Schneider

Editor-in-Chief

Twelve South's Compass Got Hit With A Splash Of Color

One of our favorite accessory makers, Twelve South, has just released two new color selections for the Compass stand for the iPad and iPad 2. In addition to the raw, silvery aluminum Compass stand, a hot looking candy apple red and stealthy black colors now accompany the heavy gauge steel easel stand. The pocket sized Compass stand folds open to let you set your iPad, or iPad 2 in various different angles. And it also doubles as a typing workstation. See it in action in our full review right here. The new color additions will look great against the back aluminum of the iPad and iPad 2, and even pop more if you've got a white iPad 2. Twelve South's Compass is available now in all three colors for $39.99.

Nir Schneider

Editor-in-Chief

Atomic Diamondback, The Most Expensive Aluminum iPhone 4 Case

Oh yes, good looks are going to cost you a pretty penny these days and Atomic's new Diamondback aluminun hybrid case for the Verizon and AT&T iPhone 4 is the most expensive aluminum case for the iPhone 4 yet. The Diamondback is a full bodied case and not a bumper this time like Atomic's other offerings. The multi-dimensional back design is made using a CNC machine with a dedicated sleep/wake button which is shaped like a diamond, hence the name. It's available in 4 different colors for a whopping $200. If you've got the cash, expect the Diamondback to start shipping in about 2-4 weeks.

Nir Schneider

Editor-in-Chief

Super Mac Finder Icon Baby

Yes. This is for sale, and it's awesome. Dubbed the Super Mac Finder Icon Baby is a stuffed collectible doll hand sewn on a vintage treadle sewing machine powered by foot and made by a Mac girl, who else? The Super Mac Finer Icon Baby is available for $30 on Treadle Lady and comes complete with a birth certificate to make things official.

Nir Schneider

Editor-in-Chief

iSkin Revo4 SE iPhone 4 Case Gets The Verizon Treatment

iSkin Announced a new and improved Revo4 SE case which is compatible with both the AT&T and Verizon iPhone 4. The new Revo4 SE features an improved front Visor which allows you to answer calls without having to remove the Visor because of its touch-through zone. The new Visor will encourage users to keep it on most of the time and at the same time, increase the protection for iPhone 4's screen. The new Revo4 SE and older Revo4 will be compatible with both the AT&T and Verizon iPhone 4. The Revo4 SE case is available now for $44.99.

Nir Schneider

Editor-in-Chief