Looking for a reasonably priced Bluetooth earpiece for your cell phone?
Nokia’s BH-101 gives you 8 hours of talk time, 180 hours of standby, is Bluetooth 2.0 enables (with EDR, Handsfree v.1.5, and Headset v.1.1) and will not make a big dent in your wallet ay just $40
Source: Nokia
Wednesday, October 31, 2007
The BH 101 Bluetooth Headset from Nokia
Razer Mako 2.1 THX Certified Speaker System
In the market for a new set of gaming speakers?
You might want to hang on, until the Razer Mako 2.1 is released sometime in December. Developed by Razer in conjunction with THX Ltd, the Razer Mako 2.1 is one of the first desktop speaker systems to incorporate the THX Ground Plane and THX Slot Speaker technologies, as well as ClassHD Digital Amplifier Technology that provide omnidirectional audio effects for all your gaming and desktop needs. Plus the system looks pretty cool.
The THX Ground Plane produces downward-firing audio that should eliminate audio distortion that normal desktop speakers suffer from.
Specs:
THX-certified quality and performance
ClassHD™ digital amplifier technology with digital DSP control
Higher efficiency curves, improved SNR and EMI, and lowered distortion levels
Patented THX® Ground Plane and THX Slot Speaker™ technologies
Downward-firing design with optimized acoustic enclosure
All-in-one remote control pod with touch-sensitive LED dial
3.5mm auxiliary input minijack
3.5mm headphone minijack
RCA audio input
Response limits: 40~18,000Hz ± 2dB (30~20,000Hz ± 6dB)
Total system power: 300W RMS
The Razer Mako 2.1 should be available before Christmas with a price still to be determined.
Source: RazerZone
Tuesday, October 30, 2007
Samsung SGH A737 on AT & T
With slider phones appearing to be ‘all the rage’ at the moment, AT&T has just dropped the Samsung SGH-A737 slider. The A737 is one of AT&T’s 3G phones that offers multimedia features, such as; music, video and data downloads over HSDPA technology. The phone comes with a 1.3 megapixel camera (with video capture and multi shot), mp3 player, Bluetooth 2.0 and support for A2DP stereo headphones. There is also the now standard expandable memory slot.
The Samsung SGH-A737 is available now for $49.99 after mail-in rebate and the usual AT&T agreements.
The Panasonic Strada CN-GP50U Portable Navigation Device
Panasonic have announced that they will be releasing their first portable navigation device (PND) here in the USA. The Panasonic Strada CN-GP50U is a sleek, slim design that comes with a 5-inch touch panel display.
The Strada CN-GP50U provides is access to 1.8 million searchable Points of Interest in 51 categories, such as gas stations, airports, hotels, restaurants, hospitals, ATMs and historic landmarks. It has an easy to use Graphic User Interface (GUI) and comes pre-loaded with map data for the United States, Canada, Puerto Rico and Mexico, plus detailed maps of 86 U.S. cities. By using the SD Memory Card or USB port users can easily perform software updates.
The Strada can also make hands-free calls on a Bluetooth enabled mobile phone and Lane Assist helps avoid last-minute lane changes using voice guidance and by highlighting the correct lane in orange. The system even warns you when you are over the speed limit…
The Panasonic Strada CN-GP50U Portable Navigation Device should be available in December 2007 for around $499.95
Source: Panasonic Press Release
Monday, October 29, 2007
Meet the Pentax BobCar
If you are in the Manhatten area this Holiday season, you may get to meet Pentax’s BobCar. Pentax will be showcasing its digital camera line-up in this three-wheeled, energy efficient, mini-vehicle. The BobCar showroom will feature the latest PENTAX digital SLR and compact digital cameras and offer consumers hands-on demonstrations, literature and special incentives being offered by PENTAX for purchasing selected products
A full list of dates and locations for the BobCar can be found here
T505 from Motorola Makes In Car Communication Easy
Motorola have announced that their first ROKR for the car will be available in early 2008. The MOTOROKR T505 portable In-Car Speakerphone and Music System connects wirelessly to your Bluetooth enabled phone or mp3 player to allow you to make calls or listen to music over the car stereo.
The ROKR T505 is equipped with Stationfinder which locates the best FM station for clear audio. The T505 is designed to clip onto the sun visor and be taken from car to car.
Here are some of the features:
Audio CallerID
2 watt internal speaker
Bluetooth enabled
Portable, No installation
Talk Time: 20 hrs
Dimensions: 76 x 78 x 22.8 mm
Source: Motorola Press Release
The Shadow from T Mobile
Looking for a smart phone – check out T-Mobile’s Shadow. This is a Windows Mobile 6 ‘slider designed’ smartphone that should be available on the T-Mobile network this week.
The Shadow is made my HTC and includes:
Rotating jog dial
2 megapixel camera
WiFi
Bluetooth
T-Mobile's myFaves interface ( send an email, text or instant message, and share a picture, video or voice note, with a push of the button right from the myFaves home)
Robert Dotson, president and CEO, T-Mobile USA. "Shadow finally makes staying connected to people simple, fun and easy - and all without the hassle of using a complicated device. This is not a productivity tool. This phone is designed for people who have lives beyond work."
T-Mobile Shadow will be available starting in October 31 for $149.99 with a two-year voice an data plan and will come in two colors: sage or copper.
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