Archive for the ‘Sound Gadgets’ Category
Tuesday, January 6th, 2009 |
The era of home phones is said to be over, as more and more cell phones manufacturers make their appearance on the market, exploiting every chance one can drive a benefit from. Nevertheless, this doesn’t mean that home phones are absent on the market, because this isn’t true, as there are still many people who believe in the power and the necessity of such devices.
The Share-a-Call Dual Handset Phone is what couples need to have in the midst of their homes, as it helps them share every little thing that happens to them, even the most unimportant ones like talking over the phone with friends and family. And if you have not to hide from your partner, then there is no reason for you to raise the eyebrow the way you do. Or it’s maybe the fact that you love to have as much privacy as you can and you can’t understand why you have to share your conversations with your dear one.
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If your child is in his first out-of-the-country excursion, with a couple of friends that you don’t know very well, then you are more than entitled to want to hear his voice at the end of each and every day. And talking to your offspring in the same time with your husband/wife it will save some money, I couldn’t agree more. Not to mention the fact that you hate talking on a speaker phone, as the conversation is always compromised, being very difficult to your child to understand whatever you might want to say.
The Share-a-Call comes with all sorts of benefits, eliminating disadvantages such as the volume loss or the clarity loss, allowing two people to hear a conversation in the same time and to be an active participant. This is a great solution for people who have hearing problem or for those who happen to need backup on a phone call. The keypad has easy-to-see numbers and there is also a special feature that allows a user to adjust the sound quality.
The only disadvantage is the price of this device: $99.95. Pretty much, I agree, but if cool home phones is what you like, then you must pay whatever it takes.
(Source: coolest-gadgets.com)
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Tuesday, December 30th, 2008 |
When someone wants to show off in front of their acquaintances, whether they’re friends or relatives, they have infinite possibilities which are all characterized by one attribute and that is “luxuriousâ€. And if we’re talking about luxury, then another suitable word is expensive.
And the winter holidays are the perfect occasion for one to be as generous as a man can be. This is the reason why Philips decided to collaborate with a high-class company like Swarovski, which is well known for its “precision-cut lead crystal glassâ€, in order to release a product that combines the Philips’ technologies with the exquisite designs of Swarovski.
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The result consists of the Bluetooth Mono Headset, an elegant device which is adorned with active crystals. Thinking about your comfort, Philips created an ergonomic design for the headset, while the caps are made of ultra-soft silicon, which does nothing but to increase the comfort of your ears. In addition, the customized crystal design helps the user enjoy deep bass and acoustics, while the in-ear seal has a noise cancellation function.
If you’re into crystal encrusted gadgets and you’re interested in purchasing the Active Crystals Bluetooth Mono Headset, then you’ll be able to choose from two different colors. The gadget is available in black and white and measures approximately 3 x 3.7 x 3.8 inches. If you own a Bluetooth-enabled mobile phone, then you can carelessly use this headset which provides up to 5 hours of talk time and up to 100 hours of stand-by time, working from a maximum range of 10 meters.
Designed by women for women, your Active Crystals-adorned headset will surely help you live the ultimate sound experience. If you want to complete your collection of expensive luxury objects, then go grab the Bluetooth Mono Headset from Swarovski United Kingdom. But be ready to throw away 127 GBP.
(Source: Techpin)
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Friday, December 19th, 2008 |
I’m sure that anyone who is passionate about gadgets as all of you are knows what Brando is. Or at least, they have heard about it. Anyway, because the market abounds in this time of year with all sorts of wild-goose chases, Brando couldn’t be inferior to its competitors and brings to the public the most unbelievable gadgets.
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This one is a little bit awkward, not because of its belonging to the great family of headsets, but because of its name, which is a total proof of bad inspiration, if you ask me. Usually, companies try to be as original as someone can be and come up with easy-to-remember names. But when you run across the Professional Headset – Throat-Vibration Speaker/Mic + PTT Finger button, the last thing you can ever think about is that whoever has the bright idea to give a gadget such a name was awfully uninspired. How in earth can someone remember this? Because, yes indeed, this is the product’s name, and if you don’t want to make a fool of yourself not being able to explain your friend what is that thing you wear around your neck, you’d better keep that enumeration in mind.
The long-named gadget is aimed at those who love spending their time in front of the computer and talking over it, working best with any Motorola Talkabout 1-pin walkie talkie. The features of the device include: in-ear earphone and a small push button (it has the size of a finger). The length from the plug to the finger button is 143 cm, the length from plug to throat-vibration microphone is of 103 cm, while the length of the transparent in-ear earphone is between 30-44 cm.
The only thing I’m concerned about is the comfort of having two pieces of plastic surrounding your neck all day long. Maybe you should think twice before purchasing this $22 device. You wouldn’t be able to remember its name, anyway!
(Source: coolest-gadgets.com)
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Saturday, November 1st, 2008 |
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When it comes to audio gadgets, portable speakers are far from being the latest trend, as they’ve become a common presence in this field. And it’s no surprise, because they’re one of the most convenient ways to enjoy music on the go, moreover if you’re not very fond of using headphones. Even more, if you want to share some tunes with other person, passing the earbuds from one to the other isn’t a solution.
Since the demand for such gadgetry is impressive, lots of manufacturers have developed a wide range of specific products to offer. And now it’s time for the Pocket DJ Speaker from ZumReed to enter the stage. This tiny little turntable is ultra-portable and makes a cool keychain. With the little strap you can attach it to your purse or any other bags you might carry around on a regular basis. It’s also small enough to slip into your pocket, especially with its slim shape.
So, equally suitable as a keychain accessory, the ZumReed turntable speakers come in three finishes so that you can match it to your clothing, if you’re the fashion victim type of person. You can choose the all-time favorite black, the elegant white version or the sporty, eye-catching red model. The miniature platter is in fact the grille of the speaker and it rotates clockwise and counterclockwise to control the volume.
The ZumReed Pocket DJ Speaker has an integrated rechargeable battery that has to be recharged every three hours. All you have to do is plug them up to your computer USB port and allow them to charge for about an hour. This speaker connects to your music source via the traditional 3.5 mm stereo jack, being thus easy to hook up with pretty much any player.
Unfortunately, this turntable is only available in Japan; anyway, you have the chance to order it online, from Dream6, for around $32 (this isn’t the cheapest mini speaker, right), if you happen to understand those hieroglyphs.
(Source coolest-gadgets.com)
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Friday, October 31st, 2008 |
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No matter how easy-going and patient you usually are, there’s one thing that can instantly drive anyone crazy: when ears don’t “pop†after getting off a plane. Normally, the suggested yawning or swallowing is enough to solve the problem, but there are also those unpleasant situations when nothing works. And when I say nothing, well, trust me, it’s nothing. You have no choice but to just wait for the ear blockage to disappear and try to control the beast inside you.
But you experience this irritating and painful pressure in ear not only during flight landings, when increased cabin pressure presses the eardrum inwards and the ears become “blockedâ€, but also when you’re climbing mountains or after scuba-diving, for example. Yet with this ingenious device, painful ear pressure is no longer a problem.
The Ear Pressure Equalizer is as small as a mobile phone and 45 grams light. The device helps people like you relieving ear pressure and is basically nothing more than a small pump that creates a vacuum in the outer ear canal that gently pushes the eardrum back into its original position. Using the equalizer is child’s play: you simply close the ear canal with the equalizer, briefly press the yellow membrane and you’re done. Of course there’s always a safety concern with any device you’re supposed to stick in your ear canal, but the Ear pressure Equalizer features a built-in safety vent that will prevent the build-up of too much pressure.
This so-called enemy of ear blockage was developed by Professor Burkhard Franz, founder of the renowned Tinnitus Research and Balance Clinic, Melbourne, an internationally expert in ear, nose and throat medicine. After many years of research, he found that negative pressure impulses are the ideal way to quickly and effectively bring ear pressure relief. This resulted in the development of the Ear Pressure Equalizer.
Measuring 9.5 x 6 x 2.5, the Ear Pressure Equalizer comes in package with ear pieces available in three sizes and they’re not suitable for children under 3 years. If you want to put an end to the ear blockage nightmare, then go to Pro-Idee and purchase your own device for £ 38.95 ($60), and you’ll benefit an extension of the 2-year manufacturer’s guarantee to 3 years.
(Source gadgets.boingboing.net)
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