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Plantronics new headsets - Voyager 510s, Plantronics CS70, Plantronics SupraPlus

March 8, 2006

Plantronics CS70 Executive Headset

Plantronics Voyager 510s

Plantronics SupraPlus Wireless Telephony Pro

Corded headsets are by far the predominant type of headset installed in call centers and corporate offices, however Plantronics aims to make "wireless" headsets the predominant headset of choice in the very near future. Plantronics ACG (Audio Communications Group) hit record revenues of $161.5m in Q3. The revenue growth was driven by wireless office headsets which represented 25% of total ACG revenues. Confirming this trend is Frost and Sullivan, which stated in a March 2005 report claims that by 2009, 75% of office headset sales will be wireless.

Posted in Accessories, Gadgets, News

iPod nanoTune launches

March 8, 2006

Digital Lifestyle Outfitters (DLO), today introduced the DLO nanoTune for iPod nano. It combines an FM Transmitter, FM Radio and Headphone Amplifier into one unit. The nanoTuneâs FM Transmitter allows owners to play their iPod nanoâs music in the car, at home, anywhere thereâs a stereo. It also adds an FM radio to the iPod nano for on-the-go news, sports and weather updates.Other unique features include a headphone amplifier, an integrated protective case that doubles as a desktop stand, and a 30-pin iPod connector for use with all existing iPod car chargers and most iPod docks.

Posted in Gadgets, MP3 Players & Digital Audio

'The Mossberg Solution': The Right Stuff

March 8, 2006

A couple (or more) blogs ago, I waxed philosophic about one of the great consumer electronics journalists, David Pogue of the New York Times. Now I may have been putting the cart before the horse, because the dean (if there is such a thing) of CE journalists is Walter Mossberg of the Wall Street Journal.

Now I know many of you can't picture the staid Journal, the nation's voice of all things financial, as being a bastion of CE coverage, but it is.Â Every week, MossbergÂ tells it truly like it is in "The Mossberg Solution," a column that he writes with Katherine Boehret. It's part of the "Personal Journal" section that includes personal finance (of course), gadgets, health, cars and arts & leisure.

This week's column covers MovieBeam, a new company with a box that attaches to your TV and comes preloaded with 100 movies, which can be rented for as little as $1.99 each.The pros and cons?

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Steve Jobs unveils new Apple products

February 28, 2006

At today's special Apple Event, Apple made several product announcements that can finally silence the "hype" that has been surrounding this news event for the past several days. As I predicted, Apple did not launch an Apple iPod VoIP device. They did however announce a few products including two updated models of their Mac mini.

From TAUW:
1.5GHz Intel Core Single
1.5GHz Intel Core Solo processor
2MB L2 Cache
667MHz Frontside Bus
512MB memory (667MHz DDR2 SDRAM)
60GB Serial ATA hard drive
Combo drive (DVD-ROM/CD-RW)
Price: Starts at $599.00

1.67 GHz Intel Core Dual
1.66GHz Intel Core Duo processor
2MB L2 Cache
667MHz Frontside Bus
512MB memory (667MHz DDR2 SDRAM)
80GB Serial ATA hard drive
Double-layer SuperDrive (DVD R DL/DVDÂ±RW/CD-RW)
Price: Starts at $799.00

They also announced a new leather sleeve for the iPod, which no doubt will cause many third-party accessory manufacturers to cry foul. Note the "official" iPod logo.

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iLoad-c Downloads Wireless Music Directly to iPod Nano using Cell Carrier's music store

February 28, 2006

iLoad-c is able to wirelessly deliver music directly to the iPod Nano using your carrier's network and music store.

The folks at Wingspan claim to be the Evangelists of the âshortest distance between two pointsâ theory. Today Wingspan revealed a video demonstration of its iLoad-c, a gadget that utilizes the music stores
proliferating on cell phone networks, to download music directly to the Apple iPod Nano, without using a computer.

iLoad-c clamps onto a Nano and then connects to your cell carrierâs music store to download the music directly to the Nano.

Wingspan will provide the device that is initially compatible with the Verizon, Sprint/Nextel, Cingular and T-Mobile networks and will shortly begin discussions with Apple and others to enable the WiFi capability within the device.

iLoad-c is planned for release by mid-Summer at a retail price of $199

Wingspanâs other announced devices include iLoad, a device that copies CDs to the iPod without using a computer and iLoad-v, a device that connects to a cable or satellite TV boxes and records video and music onto the iPod without using a computer.

Watch the video on www.iLoad.com

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David Pogue Has Done It Again

February 24, 2006

It's a trifecta for David Pogue, who writes the weekly "Circuits" technology e-newsletterÂ and a column for The New York Times!Â (Every Thursday).

This week's column, "How to Survive a Tech Support Call" is a funny (pathetic,Â but funny) column about dealing with tech support (in this case specifically Dell).

The two previous columns -- "Where Hard Drives Go When They Die" and "The Fight Against Hard-to-Open Packaging" -- are also brilliant, but in different ways.Â The first is a look at a company that salvages data off of dead computer drives (with some celebrity clients -- Keith Richards to Gerald Ford), while the second looks a thorny problem we all come to face when dealing with gadgetsÂ -- the plastic packaging that entombs them can be next to impossible to open.

His column is always worth a look and a read.

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Monster Advice on Gadgets Dos and Don'ts

February 22, 2006

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Belkin TuneBase FM for iPod

February 3, 2006

Belkin has released their new Tunebase for iPod, an iPod FM transmitter for your vehicle. Previoulsly, Belkin had released TuneBase FM for iPod Mini, iPod Shuffle and iPod Nano, but neglected the original plain ole' iPod.

The latest TuneBase FM plays your iPod tunes through your car stereo while simultaneously powering and charges your iPod. The holder secures your iPod and features a flexible-steel neck for repositioning. This package includes tray adapters to fit various iPod models - including the iPod, iPod video, 4G, photo, nano, and mini.

TuneBase FM has improved FM transmission and operates on multiple FM channels from 88.1MHz-107.9MHz. Four programmable memory slots let you easily find the clearest frequency, and toggle among them for best performance. Retails for $79.99.

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ZyXEL dual-mode GSM/WiFi phone

February 1, 2006

ZyXEL has a dual-mode GSM/WiFi handset phone coming out soon running Windows Mobile 5.0 and will feature a removable SIM card for use with any carrier that supports GSM. The real kicker is that it will also have Skype pre-installed on the ZyXEL dual-mode phone, which will enable this phone to bypass expensive cellphone minutes in favor of an inexpensive (or even free) Skype VoIP connection using WiFi.

I wonder if there is a specialized version of Skype or even a specialized dialer on the ZyXEL that will detect if you are in a WiFi zone and routes the call over Skype instead of over the cellular GSM connection. I actually learned about this phone at ITEXPO last week (another great reason to attend by the way) and have been trying to acquire photos of this new product. Stay tuned.

Posted in Gadgets, ITEXPO, Mobile Phones, Skype, VoIP

Wallet Flash credit card-sized USB memory

January 31, 2006

Wallet Flash is the world's first wallet friendly credit card sized USB Flash Drive supporting sizes that include 64MB, 128MB, 256MB, 512MB, 1GB, and 2GB. Created by Walletex, the Wallet Flash is made of double laminated unbreakable plastic, it combines the memory in a slim chic body and a durable platform that is even waterproof. It also features a double sided USB connector so it fits hard to reach USB ports and supports UsB 1.1 and 2.0.

Here are the Wallet Flash's list of features from the Walltex website:

* Stylish credit card format - goes conveniently into wallet
* Large storage capabilities â can hold up to 2GB of instantly accessible data
* Double sided USB connector - Makes it quick & easy to connect

Built to last

* Strong and robust â will remain serviceable for years
* Water proof â resistant to spills and other accidents
* Temperature tolerant â unaffected by heat such as being left on dashboard

Nifty and Innovative

* Cutting Edge - reinventing and customizing UFD for your marketing needs
* Ultra slim - Slimmest USB device in the market
* Unique- world's only wallet friendly electronic gadget

High Visibility and Frequent Exposure

* Large double sided branding area â more than any other UFD
* Daily use â your brand is out every time itâs used

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