Key Features AHL sound source (Acoustic & Highly-compressed Large-waveform): All built-in tones, including piano and acoustic instrument tones, now sound better than ever before! 48-tone maximum polyphony provides plenty of margin to minimize the chance of notes being dropped when tones are layered and when playing with Auto Accompaniment. Piano-style keyboard: An easy-to-play keyboard with an appearance resembling that of an acoustic piano. Digital effects: Use effects to add reverb for more depth and breadth in your music. Step Up Lesson: Pieces are divided into short, easy-to-master phrases making it easy for just about anyone to learn to play. After you master a phrase you advance to the next one. With this new lesson function, you keep building up your collection of mastered phrases and soon you are able to play the entire song. Scoring system: Your lesson score appears on the display screen. Voice fingering guide: If the keyboard senses you are having problems, it will help you by calling out finger numbers in a simulated human voice. Metronome for lesson support Sampling function: Sample a sound and you can play it on the keyboard! You can create sound effects for a party or other events, or use sounds to compose music (1 sound; 1-second sampling time). The potential for fun is virtually unlimited! Audio-in jack: Connect a digital audio player, CD player, or other audio device and you can play along with music played through the keyboard's speakers. Wide selection of tones (400 high-quality tones) supports play of songs from various genres. 150 rhythms and auto accompaniments for Latin music and other styles from around the world. In addition to Bossa Nova, Samba, and other basic rhythms, you also get Cumbia, Reggaeton, Calypso, and more USB port for computer connection General MIDI (GM Level 1) support allows connection with a computer or another GM-compatible device Specifications Keyboard: 61 standard-size keys Key Light System: Up to 4 keys can be lit at the same time Maximum Polyphony: 48 notes (24 for certain tones) Effects: 10 types Reverb: 1 to 10, Off Metronome: beats per measure -- 0,2 to 6; tempo range -- 30 to 255 Step Up Lesson: Lessons: 4 (Listen, Watch, Remember, Auto) Lesson Part: L, R, LR Functions: Repeat, Voice Fingering Guide, Note Guide. Music Challenge: 20 notes Auto Accompaniment: Rhythm Patterns -- 150; One Touch Presets -- 150 Musical Information Function: Tone, Rhythm, Song Bank, numbers and names; staff notation, fingering, pedal operation, tempo, measure and beat number, chord name, etc. USB port: Yes Sustain jack: Standard jack (sustain, sostenuto, soft, rhythm start/stop) Phones/Output jack: Stereo standard jack Output Impedance: 200 Ohm, Output Voltage: 4.8 V (RMS) MAX Audio In jack: Stereo mini jack Input Impedance: 40 kOhm, Input Sensitivity: 200 mV Mic In jack: Standard jack Batteries: 6 AA batteries

The 61-key Casio CTK-2100 portable keyboard makes it easy to learn to play the piano (see larger version of keyboard plus a detail of the keyboard controls.

Yes, and it’s not the first time someone’s come up with the idea; the Gribbits were featured here a while ago.

But the Bloomingbuds Headphones come with a different approach: their decorations only works with their type of eabuds, so each pack comes with a pair of headphones and two sets of blooms. This is both good and bad. Bad, for the obvious reason, you’re tied to their brand. Good, because the charms fit better than on regular headphones, hence they look better.

If you hurry, you might still be in time for the special offer too: two additional pairs of blooms at check-out. And when you see the selection, you’ll want to get as many as possible, because they’re adorable.

How much under $29.99?
Some: $19.99 on MyBloomingBuds.com.

Via ChipChick

Now, if you are obsessive about your iPod, you might get attached to its earbuds too. And if you’re really a neat-freak, you need the Earbud Jack. This little baby is meant to hold your headphones, preventing possibily harmful things like tangling. The downside is that it is designed specifically for the iPod, so if you’re trying to use earbuds with a longer or shorter cable you might have to get a bit creative.

I could never ever have enough patience to wrap my cable around a plastic man every day, but I’m sure there are people who will love this. What I would use is a similar thing, only made for carrying around… I am tired of spending two minutes undoing the knots every time I take my earbuds out of my pocket.

How much under $29.99?
A lot: $9 on Amazon.com.

Via GizmosforGeeks

The solution to my problem seems to be a Tooks Hat. It a beanie with integrated removable headphones and it comes in 6 colors: black, navy blue, grey, chocolate brown, red and pink. Or, if it’s not that cold where you are, you can go for the headband version.

Of course, it would be easier to buy a normal beanie and a pair of earbuds, but you wouldn’t get people staring at your hat, would you?

How much under $29.99?
A little: $24.99 on EpicOutfit.com.

Via Coolest Gadgets