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At this week’s Photokina 2006 in Espoo Finland, Nokia revealed new accessories to go with their ever-increasing product line. They include:
- Full-size 40mm headphones HS-62 can be folded away for easy storage or travel.
- The headset HS-81 will be available in a black/grey color combination. Hands-free, they feature a strong neckband.
- Speakers MD-3 are compatible with a 3.5mm audio connector, and come with an audio adapter AD-15, a universal headphone adapter AD-50, and travel charger.
- Mini-speakers MD-4 weigh only 130g. The speakers come in a thin, v-shaped design and fold into your pocket when you don’t need them.
- The Bluetooth headset BH-801, with optional earloop, weighs only 11g and provides up to six hours of talk time and up to 160 hours standby.
- The Bluetooth headset BH-302 (pictured) with adjustable earloop, has up to ten hours of talk time or 195 hours standby.
- The Bluetooth headset BH-207 is black with chrome detail. With it you can talk for up to seven and a half hours or keep it on standby for up to 140 hours.
Think of it as Nokia providing your new puppy with a collar and doggy dish. Check with Nokia for price and availability.
Read More 
| Nokia Press Release
Gallery: Nokia Unveils New Accessory Line
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Bleeding Edge Byte 031: Xbox 360 Quick Charge Kit Review
Posted by Andru Edwards Categories: Accessories, Features, Microsoft, Video Games, Videocasts,
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Gallery: Bleeding Edge Byte 031: Xbox 360 Quick Charge Kit Review
Miglia Unveils Skype-Friendly Dialog W300
Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Accessories, Wireless / WiFi,
Miglia has just released the Dialog W300, a wireless phone that you can use for Skyping or any other IM application with voice support (such as Yahoo and MSN Messenger.) For those of you who have not yet jumped on the Skypewagon, the service allows you to talk to your other Skype and iChat buds anywhere in the world for free through your PC.
Dialog has a 20-foot range, is Mac OS X and Windows XP compatible, and features a call button and a volume control key, which can also be used for scrolling through your contact list. The Mac model contains a 3-in-1 phonebook that lists your Skype, SkypeOut and iChat AV contacts. The phone is available online at Miglia for £42.54 (~$81) and at retail stores.
Read More | Miglia Home Page
Gallery: Miglia Unveils Skype-Friendly Dialog W300
Quixon Unveils QHD-M23W Monitor
Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Accessories, Home Entertainment, Internet,
Quixon has announced the launch of its silver QHD-M23W monitor. With a 23-inch LCD brightness of 300cd/m2, a 1920 x 1200 resolution, a contrast ratio of 400:1, and 10ms response time, it joins its previously released elder 30-inch, 2560 x 1600 WQXGA partner. It also features a component input in addition to its standard DVI and VGA ports for home theatre or gaming enthusiasts. The QHD-M23W weighs in at 7.1kg and goes on sale in Japan on September 27th for 89,800 Yen (~$771.)
Read More | Quixon Product Page
Gallery: Quixon Unveils QHD-M23W Monitor
Bleeding Edge Byte 030: A Look At Batteries
Posted by Andru Edwards Categories: Accessories, Features, Misc. Tech, Science, Videocasts,
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iLoads Transfer Audio and Video Without Computer
Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Accessories, Movies, Music, Portable Audio / Video,
Wingspan’s iLoad has a very simple mission. Connect your iPod to any media source, such as cable TV, satellite box, cell network, or CD player. iLoad will transfer musical content, as well as data, directly to your iPod at high speed without the use of a PC or the Internet.
Wait, there’s more. Here comes the iLoad+, an add-on that will download audio and video to your iPod, USB storage device, or flash disc. Pre-order at the iLoad site and you will receive free priority shipping (a $20.00 savings) and a free 3-year extended warranty (a $29.95 value.) iLoad is priced at $249, while the iLoad+ will set you back an additional $100. Shipping begins in early November.
Read More | Wingspan iLoad Press Release
Gallery: iLoads Transfer Audio and Video Without Computer
Canon Introduces PIXMA MP960 AIO
Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Accessories, PC / Laptop, Peripherals,
Canon’s new PIXMA MP960 AIO (All-In-One) has a unique 7-color Chroma Life 100 ink system and the ability to print up to 9600 x 2400 color dpi on a variety of papers. It combines an easy-scroll wheel user interface with a 3.5-inch HD TFT screen.
“The Canon PIXMA MP960 model combines all of the best features from our PIXMA line of high quality printers and all-in-one devices, and is truly the ultimate home photo kiosk,” said Yukiaki Hashimoto, senior vice president and general manager at Canon U.S.A., Inc.
The MP960’s 3,584-nozzle print head ejects drops as tiny as one picoliter and can print a borderless 4 x 6-inch photo lab-quality print in about 35 seconds. The AIO’s speed is 30 pages per minute for black and white documents and up to 22 pages per minute for color. There are two paper trays, one for plain paper and one for photo paper, so you won’t have to switch back and forth. The MP960 is available at an MSRP of $399.99.
Read More | Canon MP960 Product Page via Canon Press Release
Gallery: Canon Introduces PIXMA MP960 AIO
Bleeding Edge Byte 029: Tom Bihn Archetype Review
Posted by Andru Edwards Categories: Accessories, PC / Laptop, Product Reviews, Videocasts,
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Logitech Harmony 1000 One-Touch Remote Launched
Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Accessories, Home Entertainment, Smart Home, Wireless / WiFi,
Logitech has announced a new and improved Harmony remote control. With its cool silver and black finish, the Harmony 1000 boasts a 3.5” color touch-sensitive screen, Internet programability, a variety of one-touch activity options, and rechargeable batteries.
Logitech has redesigned its online interface to automatically match to characteristics, discrete codes, and infrared commands of over 175,000 devices from more than 5,000 manufacturers contained in Logitech’s online database. The Harmony can even function behind a closed door and will work with VCR’s, digital video recorders, high-definition televisions, many household appliances, as well as multi-room entertainment systems.
“The Harmony 1000 remote delivers affordable luxury — it simplifies control of today´s complicated home-entertainment systems at a fraction of the price of traditional custom-installed remotes, and it’s luxurious in its sophisticated design, which adds an element of prestige to any living room,” said Bryan McLeod, vice president of Logitech´s remote control products.
Luxurious? That’s putting it mildly. The Harmony 1000 will be available in both the U.S. and Europe later this fall at an SRP of $499.99 You can also purchase a wireless extender at the same time for $149.99.
Read More | Harmony 1000 Release
Gallery: Logitech Harmony 1000 One-Touch Remote Launched
If you are a pet owner, this new product is definitely up your alley. The Hear Now is based on a 2-way radio communication system that you control with a handheld walkie-talkie. Place The Hear Now around your dog’s neck and you can communicate with Fido from as far away as 12 miles. It also has LED that is visible up to 2 miles.
This pet-tracking and communication device was created by Simon Wilby in Calgary, who is also company president. “Lost pets in the urban and rural areas is a substantial problem. The Hear Now will help facilitate a quick recovery.” Future models will include instant GPS and GPRS tracking capabilities that could be sent directly to your palm, blackberry, or voice mail. Also in development is geo-fencing (invisible boundaries for your pet) which will alert you if Fido decides to visit the poodle down the block.
The HearNow also comes in a harness model for cats, a halter model for horses, and can be attached to a wheelchair. Greg Miller, who is in charge of worldwide distribution, told Gearlive that can be pre-ordered on line and will be available in about 4 weeks in retail outlets. Prices range from $199.99 to $259.99. We think that this is a much better solution than zapping Fido every time he tries to leave the yard or fitting him with a nasty electronic implant.
Read More | The Hear Now Home Page
