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Plantronics Pulsar 590 Bluetooth Headset Now Available
Posted by Andru Edwards Categories: Accessories, Music, Portable Audio / Video, Wireless / WiFi,
Plantronics has made it known that their Pulsar 590 stereo headphones are now available. Looking at the image, you can see that there isn’t much to them, which is a good thing in this situation. As far as functionality goes, you are able to switch from listening to your entertainment to taking a phone call with the push of a button. There is an omni-directional mic for voice optimization as well, and the unit includes an AC adapter/charger, USB charger, charging stand, travel case, and an in-flight cable. Look for this one to retail at $149.
Read More 
| BIOS Magazine
Gallery: Plantronics Pulsar 590 Bluetooth Headset Now Available
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PlayFeed just put up a short video review of the new GameDr. Motorized UMD Cleaner. You can check out the video, along with a summary of how the device works here. The UMD cleaner uses microfiber and a magnet to clean UMD games and movies.
Read More | PlayFeed
Gallery: GameDr. Motorized UMD Cleaner for PSP
The cool cats over at Vaja have released their latest high-quality leather case, this time targeting the iPod nano. We recently took a look at the iVod DJ, Vaja’s protective solution for the 4th generation iPod color, and we were impressed. The iPod nano case seems to come at a bargain, as Vaja’s prices are usually pretty hefty. You can pick this one up for $55 USD.
Read More | Vaja iVod for nano
Gallery: Vaja iVod for iPod nano
CanaryWireless Digital Hotspotter Review
Posted by Andru Edwards Categories: Accessories, Features, Product Reviews, Wireless / WiFi,
When we received the Canary Wireless Digital Hotspotter, I was unsure of how useful the product would be in this day and age. After all, I have been doing just fine flipping open my PowerBook and checking to see if there was a wireless signal around. Why would we need a device that is dedicated to detecting wi-fi networks that are surrounding you? Well, you have to use it to know. The CanaryWireless Digital Hotspotter is an extremely helpful little device, and we explain why after the jump.
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Yaktrax’ make it safe and easy to walk over icy, snowy winter ground. Just slip a toe into the stretchy boot grip and pull the back over your heel. Spikeless coils provide a solid, predictable grip so you don’t slip or slide. Great for everyday use, the Walker is made of injection-molded plastic and sturdy steel coils. The only thing you need to get over is how incredibly silly you might look when rocking these on the way to work. Grab them for $17.95 USD.
Read More | Yaktrax
Gallery: Yaktrax Are Snow Chains For Feet
Hands On With The Nintendo Wi-Fi USB Controller
Posted by Andru Edwards Categories: Accessories, Video Games, Wireless / WiFi,
Over at PlayFeed there is a quick hands-on with the new Nintendo Wi-Fi USB Connector. As stated there, this is just a stellar m ove on Nintendo’s part. The dongle, which only works on Windows XP machines, allows access to Nintendo’s Wi-Fi Connection service through a signal generated by the device. This means that players without wireless networks can still get online and battle players the world over. In fact, the USB Connector supports up to five Nintendo DS connections at once. Check out PlayFeed for more images.
Read More | PlayFeed
Gallery: Hands On With The Nintendo Wi-Fi USB Controller
Vaja i-Volution PSP Luxury Case Reviewed
Posted by Andru Edwards Categories: Accessories, Product Reviews, Video Games,
PlayFeed has some impressions up of the Vaja i-Volution PSP case. If you aren’t aware, Vaja is the makes of many a luxury case for a multitude of gadgets.
The opening of any Vaja box is an experience. Inside is a beautifully crafted piece of work, and it seems the room fills with the aroma of fresh leather. This case is available in 29 colors, or 15 color combinations for the eccentric. For us, Vaja sent us the i-Volution decked out in Gear Live orange and gray. Can’t hate on that.
No, you sure can’t. Read on for full impressions.
Read More | PlayFeed
Gallery: Vaja i-Volution PSP Luxury Case Reviewed
Griffin Updates RoadTrip for New iPods
Posted by Andru Edwards Categories: Accessories, Portable Audio / Video, Wireless / WiFi,
Griffin Technology Inc. has just announced the update to their RoadTrip iPod accessory. This thing reminds me of the nano version of the iTrip, but it is powered by your car’s 12-volt accessory port rather than the iPod itself, and the station control is actually on the unit rather than on the iPod screen. The new RoadTrip is compatible with any Generation 3 or later iPod, including minis, nanos, and 5th generation iPods with video support. A cradle specifically built for iPod nano ships with every RoadTrip. With this update, RoadTrip provides a complete auto solution for all dockable iPods. The FM frequency range on the RoadTrip is 88.1 to 107.9. The units are available in white as well as charcoal black for the newcomers. In a nice gesture, Griffin is making the nano cradle available for those who already own an older RoadTrip. The Griffin RoadTrip retails at $89.99 USD, and is available at www.griffintechnology.com as well as a bunch of retailers.
Read More | Griffin RoadTrip Product Page
Gallery: Griffin Updates RoadTrip for New iPods
You know, silly USB thumbdrives come and go, but this one is just off the hook. What you see before you is a 256 MB USB thumbdrive disguised as a bottle of sake. This thing will set you back about 5,250 Yen - $45 is US dollars. Certainly not too high a price to pay to garner the stares of strange passer-byes looking at the tiny green bottle protruding from the side of your laptop.
Read More | Akihabara
Gallery: USB Sake Bottle
Unpacking and Installing the Xbox 360 Controller for Windows
Posted by Andru Edwards Categories: Accessories, Features, Video Games,
Over at PlayFeed, we have posted up a ton of images of the new Xbox 360 Controller for Windows, including screen captures of the installation process - that thing they charge you an extra $5 for above the price of the exact same controller without the installation disc. Be sure to hop on over to PlayFeed to check out the images along with very early impressions.
Read More | PlayFeed
Gallery: Unpacking and Installing the Xbox 360 Controller for Windows
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