A/V DEVICES & ACCESSORIES

In 1958, Buddy Holly came out of radios like these. This retro version of the first transistor radios measures 4-1/4" x 2-1/2" x 1" in dark blue with a wire handle that doubles as an antenna. AM works better than the FM, but who listened to FM in 1958? Plenty loud (guaranteed to not fade away) with classic thumb-wheel tuning and volume. You add a pair of “AAA” batteries. To make things even more like 1958, carry the radio in your shirt pocket.

Works on all of them except the ones stuck to your eyeballs. Corrosion-Be-Gone is a gel made to remove the schmutz from all types of battery terminals, circuit boards and contacts, on everything from cars to computer boards. Our each is a 0.3 oz jar.

Don't toss it and buy a universal remote. (How many things are really universal, after all?) Try this jar of Keypad Fix, designed to clean and restore conductivity to the carbon on the keys and the copper PC board pads that make up the rubber-coated switches on remotes, game controllers, and security keypads. Contains enough to coat over 200 button contacts.

Our powered 3-device HDMI gear switch is a 3" x 2" x 3/4" black box that connects up to (3) HDMI devices to your TV. Has ports for all brands and supports up to 4K res and 5.1 surround sound. It’s also 3D-ready. Because it’s powered, you’ll need an open USB input, but other than that it’s ready to go. Power up!

Did you know that 43% of all wireless ear buds are dropped someplace where you have to get help from angry subway employees to retrieve them? The other 57% are dropped where you'll never see them again. The answer to this problem? Wires. Like the 40” black wire (call it a cord) that comes attached to these stereo ear buds. Include a covered case that the cord wraps around, and (3) sets of silicone covers in small (white), medium (blue), and large (black) to fit your own personal earholes. Also, about $124 cheaper than the ones on the subway tracks.

It'll be like going outside again, and we need that. Slip the confines of the home office and classroom with these VR BOSS reality 3D glasses with earphones. Made for 4.7” - 6.2” smartphones. You’ll get a 120-degree, wide-angle field of view (FoV) and an adjustable IPD (interpupillary distance). Supports 0-800 degrees myopia and 0-400 degrees hyperopia viewing, has an auto-demist lens, volume control and a mic for answering phone calls and talking to your virtual playmates. They weigh less than a pound, and measure approx 8-1/2” x 7-2/3” x 4-3/4”. Pat says they work great with online videos like Youtube.

Share tunes and movies with your significant other, or your insignificant other—your others are your business. Plug this 3.5mm headphone splitter into the jack on your chosen device, plug (2) headphone sets into the female ports on the splitter and listen your ears off. On a 7” long cord, the splitter comes in black, red, white or blue, and one of them will match your eyes, dog, car, hair or soul. So, we'll just pick (1) for you.

Not you, your phone. This little wireless charging disc measures 4” dia and has an LED indicator light. Includes a 3-foot USB to mini-USB to connect to a PC or adapter. Manufacturer says it will charge through most phone cases. Pat has one on his desk, and he can’t get enough of it.

This Polaroid brand indoor/outdoor HDTV antenna, approx 9-1/2" x 5" x 1-1/2", is ideal for patios and decks. Reception up to 50 miles, and works with all digital HDTVs and analog TVs, receiving full band HDTV/VHF/UHF signals. Sleek, white, shark-tooth design. Will stand on its own, but also mounts to concrete, brick, drywall, wood or a mast. Includes all mounting hardware and a 6-foot-6-inch coaxial cable. Watch local network broadcasting with no fees—you know, like in the olden days.

Sinatra had the same problem. Fix those popped Ps, and your vibrating mics, with this professional microphone shock mount. Isolates most condenser mics from physical vibration, floor and stand noise. Includes a 150mm (5.9”) dia pop filter, a cloth lining and an angle adjustment with a locking knob to fit any mic boom. From Symphaudio™, model PSMK-100. Made to fit mics with a dia of 21mm (0.83”), so check first. Check—one, two. Check—one, two.

OK, we don't know how to pronounce the Scosche company's name, but we like saying a skosh more, so we did. Anyhoo, this Scosche TUNEIT is a digital FM transmitter made to play music over your car stereo. Connect to the output with the integrated AUX cable, find an unused FM frequency on your stereo (the dial is full of them), and you'll be dancing on the roof in a matter of moments. Compatible with Apple iPhones and iPods, Samsung Galaxy, Android, MP3 players or anything with a 3.5mm Aux output. The oversized backlit display is on a flexible neck and has control buttons to scan between (100) radio stations and preset (3) of your favorites.

Build your own quartz antenna. These (2) 4-3/8" x 3" x 1-5/16" plastic boxes each have (2) boxes of quartz crystals inside and (2) aluminum U-brackets that are attached to a single screw terminal on one short side of the box. Back in the early 70's, they were originally made to be used in pairs as part of a 300 Ohm antenna. Not sure if they will work with today's TV's but all you need is cabling to connect them and give it a try. Made in Brazil, the antenna capital of South America, probably.

Devil Music? That’d be Tartini’s ‘Sonata In G Minor’, saxophones and anything you play out of this cute, lightweight Bluetooth speaker. Don’t be fooled by its size—this little red egg with horns has a nice full range of sound, and recharges via USB port so you can listen to the devil on your shoulder bag, bicycle or wherever you go. Just hang it by the attached wrist strap. Plus, you can pair (2) for stereo sound thanks to the magic of True Wireless Technology. When paired to your phone or tablet, you can use it as a remote shutter for taking selfies or use the built-in mic for hands-free phone calls. Has a range of about 10m (33 ft.) and glowing LED indicator eyes.

...tooth. These rechargeable Bluetooth® wireless earbuds are made for gym rats, or at least people who exercise and don't want to sweat all over their electronics. Sport hooks keep them securely on your ears as you jog, step, skip, hop or whatever you do at the gym. Buds themselves are sweat-resistant and comfy. Also tangle-free with a built-in mic, which also controls pause/play/call pick-up. Wires are approx 24" long.

These hands-free stereo headphones have a detachable mic and a one-touch phone answer button. Include (3) sizes of ear molds, a standard 3.5mm plug and a 6-foot cord. Work with phones, PCs, tablets, video games, and pretty much anything else you can plug into. We'll pick one in cerise or electric blue, and either one will make you look marvelous.

You’re not alone. Lots of people pretend they’re rock stars in the bathroom, and you can enhance the pretense with this 9” long, red-handled hair brush with a built-in electronic microphone (“…we’ll be back to pick you up later!”),1/2W amp and 1” speaker in the handle. Will also play sounds from a media player or phone via standard 1/8” input jack on a 4-foot jumper cord. Has power, dual-level volume and mic kill buttons. Runs on (3) “AAA” batteries that you add. Brush is removable for cleaning.

In a world of skinny lattes and skinny margaritas, we're happy to introduce the world's skinniest indoor HDTV antenna. The Antop® AT-127 is reversible—dark oak to light oak finish to match your decor—and a paper-thin 0.02”. Measures 13” x 9” and is suitable for strong signal-strength areas with an omni-directional range of 40 miles. Set-up options include table stand, wall hanging or window. Includes a 10-foot coax cable with a quick-push connector.

What you can't stream, you can get via this amplified digital indoor HDTV antenna. Ideal design for both digital and analog free TV reception and good up to (40) miles from the broadcast source. Measures approx 8-3/4” x 8” x .05” thick, and includes an antenna stand, double-sided foam tape, and instructions. Compatible with HDTV signal (ATSC) and DAB/FM radios. Coax cable measures (10) feet long and the power cord measures (5) long.