However, in some areas I am hopelessly behind the times. My iPod, for instance. I have only recently come to appreciate how versatile this little monkey is. An old CIA colleague recently sent me an iTrip as a birthday gift. (Nice thing about maintaining several aliases -- I have about 45 birthdays.) The iTrip is a third-party accessory for the iPod that converts audio output into a weak FM radio signal, which can then be picked up by any adjacent receiver. I click the iTrip into my Nano, then set it atop my home theater nexus, or in the cup holder next to the radio in my car. No wires, no problem. (Don't forget the iTrip Station Finder freeware.)

Then another colleague sent me the terribly cool Altec iM7 mobile speaker/docking station (again, the birthdays). Perfect for when you want a bigger sound you can take with you. For the new White Stripes record, for instance.

We've already covered other docking station options, including one for the bathroom. But now that I'm hip to the scene, as the young people say, I'm overwhelmed by the options You can get foldable speakers. Speakers built into your backpack, beach bag, or toolbox. Speakers shaped like dancing owls, glowing skulls, or -- predictably -- robots. There's a nice roundup here, or you can google around and have fun excavating the diamonds from the rough.

As you might have already guessed, I have another birthday coming up. Just saying. Gifts can always be sent c/o Dyscern HQ. Thanks! - Doc.

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