Here you are another universal Bluetooth Keyboard from Elecom. To be very honest with you, this keyboard, beside being Bluetooth 3.0 with HID Profile does not stike my as mind-blowing, still, it is nice to have a “REAL” universal Bluetooth Keyboard compatible with iOS, Android, OSX, Windows and Linux lying around just in case.
The TK-FBP049E will be available in Japan at 14,959 Yen at the end of this month and if you are interested I am sure that a company like GeekSutff4U will be …
JVC Kenwood outs today in Japan a new thin and compact (170x139x198mm) CD and Bluetooth Player with the C-535. Announced at around 35,000 Yen and schedule for a launch mid-November the C-535 Series, available in Black and White, comes with a Pair od 2x20W speakers, USB support, Bluetooth 2.1+EDR with A2DP, AVRCP, an AM/FM radio tuner and with the support of MP3 as well as WMA files either stored on a USB thumbdrive or a CD-R/RW.
Despite what Microsoft wants you to think, keyboard-packing tablet cases aren’t a new idea. It’s just that typically you have to settle for a cramped set of keys that are only a marginal step up from an on-screen layout. So borrowing an idea from IBM’s old butterfly ThinkPad keyboards, Elecom has created a transforming iPad 3 case that doesn’t leave touch typists feeling cramped. More »
Bluetooth streaming hits new heights on just about any audio system thanks to a name that is normally associated with high end audio systems – Harman Kardon. I am referring to the Harman Kardon BTA 10, where all it takes is for you to plug the Harman Kardon BTA 10 into any analog device (never mind if it is a two-channel receiver that is three decades old or a tabletop dock), and you are good to stream music sans wires over Bluetooth from a smartphone, tablet, or other compatible Bluetooth-enabled device.
You can say that this is a particularly ingenious Bluetooth adapter, bringing a renewed sense of purpose to even old school technology. Audiophiles who own a traditional receiver that power a home entertainment center will definitely appreciate the Harman Kardon BTA 10 as much as the music lover down the road who prefers something more modern, streaming audio from a smartphone into a speaker dock. Heck, with the Harman Kardon BTA 10, you are able to stream music to any source with analog connections, all from up to eight different Bluetooth capable devices.
Not only that, the Harman Kardon BTA 10 is one lightweight puppy, where it tips the scales at just, while measuring a diminutive 2” x 2” – making it far more ideal to place in your pocket than the iPad mini. Sorry, I just could not resist taking a dig at Apple fanboys here. It does not matter if you are using a smartphone or tablet that runs on iOS, Android or Windows, the Harman Kardon BTA 10 is more than capable of meeting these devices in the middle and delivering the right kind of tunes wirelessly. Each purchase of the Harman Kardon BTA 10 will be accompanied by connection cables for both the standard RCA left/right jacks on conventional audio products and the 3.5mm input connections that are normally available on portable and desktop docking products.
I guess you can also say that the Harman Kardon BTA 10 is by far one of the more affordable devices that carry the Harman Kardon name at $59 a pop.
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After having played around with a couple of wireless speakers, I have to admit that I like them. The wireless JBL SoundFly is somewhat diminutive, but it packs enough power to let you listen to your music in almost any room.
The speaker plugs into a power outlet and it packs 20W of power. It’s Wi-Fi-enabled and AirPlay-compatible, but it can also link up with three other units in order to give you a full-on home audio experience. The SoundFly comes in two versions. The Air works with iOS devices, and the BT is a Bluetooth model. These speakers plug in directly into an outlet, which is good and bad since you don’t have to worry about battery power, but that limits portability.
The SoundFly Air is available right now and costs $199(USD), while the Bluetooth version will cost $179 when it’s available.
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This man sure knows how to entertain photogs, but he’s much more than just a charming French poser. Meet Henri Seydoux, the founder, chairman and CEO of today’s multi-talented Parrot. While promoting the recently launched Zikmu Solo wireless speaker in Hong Kong, Seydoux sat down with us to share the amusing story behind himself and his company. Check out the video after the break to hear how Seydoux’s encounter with Roland Moreno, the inventor of the smart card, made him drop journalism in favor of software engineering, as well as his detailed explanation on why many Bluetooth audio products suck, and how Bluetooth will continue to rule the world “like Beyoncé.” Enjoy!
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Brace yourself, winter is coming – but before that, Hurricane Sandy has decided to drop by and say hello. With the £49.99 Bluetooth Gloves, this is one of the rare moments where you are able to literally tell your friends to “speak to the hand, ‘cause the face, it ain’t listening” without sounding disrespectful. Available for both ladies and men in black and grey colors, the Bluetooth Gloves’ name is not very creative, but at least there is no air of mystery surrounding it as though you do not know what it does.
Basically, the Bluetooth Gloves work these way – apart from making sure your fingers do not freeze from the chilly winds, it will also ensure that you can still use your touchscreen device, be it a tablet or a smartphone, without having to expose your fingers to the bitter chill outside. First of all, you will need to synchronize it wirelessly with your smartphone, transforming it into a hands-free kit – sort of. Pressing the “Answer” button and make the classic ‘phone hand’ shape, and you’re good to go. There is an integrated microphone and speaker in the tips of the thumb and little finger, while a control pad is located on the top for you to communicate without having to remove your phone from your pocket, how neat is that?
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Panasonic introduced last Friday in the US its new 12.5″ convertible with the Toughbook C2. Designed for professional the new C2 comes by default with Windows 8 Pro, a nice 5-point capacitive multi-touch 12.5″ 500 nit LCD IPS display, 4GB of RAM, an Intel Core i5-3427U vPro CPU, USB 3.0, WiFi, Bleutooth, LTE or 3G and a battery life announced for 11h! The Panasonic Toughbook C2 is available this December from authorized Panasonic resellers starting at $2949. The Toughbook C2 …
Some of us do not have a very good reputation around consumer electronics, as we tend to send them to an early graveyard due to our very own clumsiness. Well, perhaps when it comes to the G-GRIP Bluetooth speaker, things might change for the better as this small device claims to pack a “mighty sound in a compact package”, where it can be yours for $69.99 a pop. What would be the greatest advantage of the G-GRIP Bluetooth speaker be? It is not only portable, and was built to last. In fact, lab tests have seen the G-GRIP Bluetooth speaker dropped from more than 8 feet, remain strong under over 1,300 pounds of weight, all the while still being able to send audio waves out from it without giving two hoots about what is happening to it.
At least to carry around a device which is capable of taking a beating, it sure as heck gives one a whole lot more peace of mind, even more so when you travel to the great outdoors. The G-GRIP Bluetooth speaker will have up to an 8 hour battery life, and you can juice it up over USB when required. Just in case you do not own a Bluetooth device in the vicinity, the G-GRIP Bluetooth speaker will still play nice with other audio playback devices over a 3.5mm audio cable.
By Ubergizmo. Related articles: iHome introduces iP76 color-changing speaker tower, Genius SP-900BT Portable Bluetooth Speaker has an integrated microphone,
Audio company Harman Kardon has announced a new and affordable Bluetooth adapter designed to turn any audio system into a wireless music streaming system. The adapter is called the BTA 10 and is impressively small. The adapter is a small black square that should be easy to hide in a crowded stereo rack or entertainment center.
The adapter costs $59 and weighs only 1.1 ounces. The adapter measures 2″ x 2″ and supports streaming audio content over Bluetooth with Apple, Android, or Windows smartphones and tablets. The adapter ships with required connection cables for standard RCA left/right jacks on normal audio products and 3.5 mm input connection for portable and desktop products.
The Bluetooth adapter can stream music from any source that has an analog connection and can be paired with up to eight different Bluetooth devices. The device uses Harman TrueStream technology promising the highest-quality Bluetooth listening experience available. With this adapter plugged into your stereo system or home theater system, you can stream music and other audio content from your smart phone directly to your audio system.
The adapter supports Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR with A2DP. It also has a 33-foot wireless range allowing you to use it from across the room. Harman Kardon also offers a one year warranty from the date of purchase. The BTA 10 Bluetooth Adapter is available online and in stores right now.
Harman Kardon unveils new BTA 10 Bluetooth audio adapter is written by Shane McGlaun & originally posted on SlashGear.
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