Tuesday, June 3rd, 2008
Every so often, we hear of yet another headset manufacturer claiming that their latest piece is in fact the smallest / lightest / most incredulous the world has ever seen. With the introduction of ModeLabs’ Bluetrek Metal, you can rest assured that everything is still running par for the course. This Bluetooth headset checks in at just 4-millimeters thick and 5.5-grams, and we’re told that the internal battery should last through 5-hours of yappin’ or a week in sleep mode. Interestingly, we haven’t a clue if this one’s headed Stateside, but those in Europe can pop one in their ear canal soon for €39 ($61) / €49 ($76) depending on hue.
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Tuesday, May 13th, 2008
Sony is launching an in-car CD tuner and MP3 player. The Sony MEX-BT3600U is designed to be a neater way of pumping music from iPod or Walkman MP3 player to car stereo speakersUnlike other in-car MP3 player hookups which generally involve tuning in to an available FM channel, the Sony MEX-BT3600U is essentially a car stereo and CD player with a USB port to which the portable player then attaches.
The point of both FM tuner-type devices and gadgets such as this Sony in-car player is that you can enjoy your music collection without having to lug your CD collection with you.
Sony has given its in-car player a straightforward navigation menu too: a ‘Quick-BrowZer’ lets users search and select tracks stored on their MP3 player. Track and album details are shown on the tuner’s 13-segment LCD display. Read the rest of this entry »
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Monday, May 12th, 2008
MSRP: £219.99
It’s almost crazy thinking about all that you can do with this sleek single-DIN CD receiver in Pioneer’s new line. The DEH-P700BT seems simple with its modern and eye-catching cosmetic design, as if were more flash than substance. But under the surface there’s a lot of functionality. Maybe more than enough! What do they say, too much of a good thing can be detrimental to your well-being, right? Of course, on the other hand, no one ever said that about money. So if you’re the kind of car audio nut that loves to connect everything you can to your system and constantly adjust your audio depending on the song (but don’t have the space for one of those luxurious double-DINs), well then, you’re probably going to love the 700BT. Read the rest of this entry »
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