The Neuros Recorder 2 might be turning one year old in December, but it doesn't diminish the awesomeness of the device. In fact, people who've been looking for an excuse to buy more tech will probably be pleased to hear that the Neuros 2 is once again on sale.

We picked up word of another Amazon markdown, and the Neuros was one of the products getting a price reduction. The Neuros is currently being sold for US$ 99.99, and the sale only has two days left. For those who haven't heard of the doohickey, the Neuros Recorder is a mini digital VCR your PSP, iPod Video, cellular phone, or other handhelds.

Now, before you start flaming us with sentences like "QJ sucks," or "Woohoo I wanna have ur babyz!" it would be good to note that the Holidays are coming. For the budding video editors out there who want to make skating trick vids while playing Tony Hawk on your PSP, or the gamers who know someone who could use this, it would make a pretty interesting gift.

If you wanna grab more information, check out the review we made on it some months back. Just remember: contrary to the comments on the linked article, we're not advertisers. We just have the very bad tendency to sound like them when we're in a drunken stupor while writing. Enjoy!

If you think that North Americans are the only ones basking on their newly declared rights, the Brits are also treading the same happy road. Due to insistent public demand, UK's Office of Communications or Ofcom is legalizing the use of FM transmitters that allow mp3 players and iPods to play through car radios.

The use of accessories like Griffin's iTrip was banned in the United Kingdom as their transmissions can interfere with the broadcasts of legal radio stations. We have already mentioned in our earlier report that the ban was based on the Wireless Telegraph Act of 1949 which basically forbids the use of radio equipment without a license. In spite of the ban, these accessories have been widely available online.

Starting December 8, Brits could legally use certain FM transmitters, which can be tuned to spare frequencies. But many devices on the market will still be illegal, as they didn't meet the required technical specifications and could interfere with radio broadcasts. All approved devices will carry a CE mark which implies the approval for sale in the European Union. Ofcom will also lift the need for a license to use Citizens' Band radio.

You guys remember the "exercise solution" that Apple and Nike both came up with? Yep, we're talking about Nike+iPod Sport Kit here, and if you thought that the product already went the way of the dinosaurs then you're flat out wrong. In fact, it's just starting to shift to a higher gear.

Now, God knows not everybody wears (or can afford) Nikes, and Grantwood Technology is aware of that fact. So in order to spread the iPod love among runners and walkers, the company has just announced a new product called the Shoe Pouch, which basically turns any old pair of sports shoes into iPod-compatible footwear like the Nike+ shoes.

"For any number of valid reasons, many people prefer to wear Asics, New Balance, Saucony, Brooks, etc. and even Nike shoes that are not Nike+," says the company. "We wanted people to be able to use the Nike+iPod Sport Kit with any style of shoe."

Great idea, Grantwood people. We're betting that a lot of runners, walkers, and other exercise junkies will have this item on their Christmas wish lists. Just one question, though. You mentioned the words "valid reasons". Are there, by any chance, any INvalid reasons why people don't want to wear one particular brand of shoe? Just curious. Anyway, the Shoe Pouch, which is made of neoprene, attaches to one shoe through the laces and is priced at US$ 6.

Why anyone would want to bring his or her precious iPod underwater? But we don't understand why some people buy Ashlee Simpson's records, either. If you simply cannot survive without your iPod, even when you're under water, this post is dedicated to you.

H20 Audio now offers waterproof and water resistant (up to 10 feet) iPod cases for the 80GB video iPod and the iPod Nano. The submarine casing for the iPod Nano also comes with a belt clip, an arm band and an optional attachment for a bicycle in case you want to go jogging or biking underwater.

The H20 Audio iPod case for the 80GB video iPod retails for US $89, while the iPod Nano case and accessories costs US $39.  If you want to bring your iPods down under AND listen to it, you will need the Waterproof H20 Audio Headsets - sold separately for $39.

"Because girls love gadgets, too." How so true! And we're not missing out on a teeny totebag that's actually a speaker and an iPod battery charger rolled in one water-resistant pink and black package. It does look like a piece of arm candy, but once you open the zippered case and slip in your iPod, you're all set to rock the town with your top tunes sounding from the built-in stereo speakers. You can use your headphones, of course, and there's even some room for your lip gloss to fit in. Sweet!

iHome dubs the iPod stereo disguised as a pink handbag as the iH19. Quite fancy looking from the outside, but you soon won't live without it, as you can carry it anywhere with an arm strap, as well as a bracket to hook it on your bike. We think it's really clever that it contains a charging dock for your iPod battery. And way cooler if it comes in your fave colors too!

There's no word yet about the availability, but it's supposedly coming out very soon. We'll keep on checking as details come out. As for the price, from the research we did, it's tagged at about US$ 80, give or take a few cents. The iH19 also comes in plain black.

If there's a better way to do things, the Japanese seem to always find them. This time, they came up with an emergency battery for the iPod and the regular Japanese mobile phone. With digital broadcast such as 1Seg keeping everyone glued to their mobile gadgets, no wonder the battery runs out before the last iTunes download is played. And we haven't even mentioned Bluetooth and Wi-fi squeezing out the juices of your lithium pack!

Princeton Japan found a heroic solution to this problem with the PMB-BP18. Weighing just 75 grams, the external battery can be attached via the USB port so you can recharge your iPod and phone. It also comes with its own viewer dock that you can adjust for better viewing angle. PMB-BP18 sells in Japan at ¥ j4,980 (around US$ 42).

  

If you think that the TuneBuckle for your iPod looks fun albeit a little loony, maybe you oughta cast a fresh look on a quite similar product dubbed as the BeatBuckle. This one is a clear plastic case designed to house the already axed first-gen iPod nano, among other iPod models. And in case you're wondering about it, yes, it will hold your pants up very nicely since it is an actual belt buckle that just happened to have an iPod.

You'd have to get your own belt or you can buy one from the same company for USD$ 10. It seems that the creators of the BeatBuckle were somewhat inspired by the case latching mechanism of the Apple-created iPod shuffle Sport Case. Plus, it would also provide access to the iPod's headphone and Dock Connector ports. Simplicity is beauty as they say, and for the price of USD$ 30, a lot of simple people might consider buying one or two.

Creative has just unveiled its new Xmod adapter, a device that allows you to convert your audio files up to a 24-bit signal before it comes out on your speakers. What does this mean? Basically, it repairs whatever audio quality that is lost in your files. How? The adapter has a crystalizer that analyzes compression artifacts. Or at least that's what Creative says.

Anyhoo, we also read in Electronista that the Xmod adapter is also capable of bumping up the audio quality of your files by applying virtual surround sound to stereo sources. Also, the adapter features the oh-so-simple USB connectivity, making it easier to use. All you have to do is simply plug it into your computer or speakers.

The Xmod adapter also requires no driver software installation, allowing users of Mac OS X Panther systems (and later systems) to use it with their computers and speakers. The Xmod also plugs into PMPs (Portable Media Players), like your trusty iPod or Microsoft's Zune via a special AC adapter. Creative's Xmod adapter is slated for shipment late this month and will sell for $ 80.

iSkin has decided to go au naturale for the latest video-capable generation of the iPod with its latest iPod protector, the Claro. Can you see its scratch-resistant polycarbonate shell and inner silicone layer encasing the iPod in all-around protection? Can you see the low-profile belt clip that doubles as a handy kickstand to prop your iPod up for extended movie-viewing pleasure? Can you see the assortment of colorful 0.5mm skins to give your white iPod (if it's a white iPod) a little splash of color?

Yeah, you can see the color skins in six assorted colors. As for everything else, you see more of the iPod than the Claro. The protector was definitely designed with "low profile" in mind. The transparent polycarbonate-silicone shell encases even the sensitive screen and click wheel, yet it doesn't interfere with the iPod's video capabilities.

The shell is not much bigger than the 60/80GB iPod itself, adding only 4mm all-round to its dimensions. Unfortunately, this is enough to interfere with most iPod docking accessories, but the shell can be taken off, leaving the inner silicone skin behind for these purposes. Besides, the outer shell will work with cable-type docking and connection accessories. And scratch-resistant video pleasure for your 60/80GB iPod is $ 40 at iSkin's webstore.

Mobility is what the Apple Remote offers for those who live day-in and day-out with their Macs. The remote lets you do things even if you're 10 ft away from your Mac. But, like any gadget, it can only do so much -- unless some really cool software comes along and liberates you from its limitations. Now, imagine your Apple Remote integrated with any Mac - yep, any Mac - and with just IR receivers on USB G3, G4, G5 & the new Mac Pro. Also, imagine that you can import and export application profiles which you can share online. It's now possible with mira.

Basically, mira allows you to personalize the control of your Apple Remote. It's like "easy" made "easier". It comes bundled with over 40 profiles for popular programs which you can easily change according to your own settings. Where you used to only open Front Row, with mira you'll have a giant menu that you can view across the room. The software application allows us to control any program even without knowing how to create scripts.

mira comes with a host of other features which you can check at Twisted Melon, but meanwhile you can check out some of the application's screenshots here.