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Modern Ghetto Amplifiers

This Uniform Experiment x LASONiC iPod Boombox Kicks it Old-School

— July 27, 2011 — Tech
Relive the good-old days with a modern twist by carrying the Uniform Experiment x LASONiC iPod Boombox on your shoulders.

If there's a blast from the past that I'm glad made it to the present time, it's boomboxes. Thankfully, the recent resurgence of retro products have brought it back to the modern audience. The latest one to hit the market is the Uniform Experiment x LASONiC iPod Boombox. This is a collaborative effort between the Japanese brand and the famed electronic specialists. The overall look of the piece stays true to the old-school boomboxes, while updating it with a slick black finish and silver accents. It has got full iPod capabilities and has a control unit so that you can blast your tunes all the time. This is an item that brings back the old-school with a modern twist for the digital generation.
Trend Themes
1. Retro Electronics Revival - The resurgence of retro products in the market is creating opportunities for modern renditions of classic electronics.
2. Digital-enhanced Nostalgia - Combining modern technologies with nostalgic designs can create new and innovative products for the digital generation.
3. Fashion-tech Collaborations - Collaborations between fashion and tech companies are resulting in unique and stylish tech gadgets.
Industry Implications
1. Consumer Electronics - Companies in the consumer electronics industry can explore opportunities to create digital renditions of classic products to appeal to a broader audience.
2. Fashion and Apparel - Collaborations between fashion and tech companies can result in unique and stylish tech gadgets that cater to younger, fashion-conscious audiences.
3. Design and Decor - The trend towards retro electronics revival presents opportunities in redesigning classic products to fit modern sensibilities for home and office decor.
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