Sennheiser knows how to deliver sound to its customers and the headphones the company makes are definitely worth the money. Now Sennheiser has announced wireless earbuds for Japan.

Besides being wireless the earbuds are also bandless which means there’s no loop of plastic connecting the buds in both years. The earbuds work using a 2.4GHz wireless receiver and they offer you about 10 hours of wireless sound.

The pair will cost $630 so you might I’ll understand if they don’t make in your top 5 gadgets to buy this Christmas.

via Boing Boing

Tags: Portable Devices, Sennheiser, wireless

Well, the Japanese hardware makers, keep surprising us with all sorts of gadgets, and one of them is this super small wireless mouse.

If you are really curious what its size really is, then here you are: it measures only 38 x 68 x 28mm and it weighs only 35g! It works perfectly with both PC and Mac, supporting 400/800/1600 dpi resolution over a 2.4GHz wireless connection.

It can be yours for only $63.63. Ever spent over 50 bucks on something so small?

Tags: Mobile News, Mouse, OTAS, Portable Devices, wireless, Wireless Mouse

In case you need some wireless connection for any of your devices, you should check out Cables Unlimited’s Wireless USB Kit. For $129 you will get a receiver and a transmitter that can work with more than one device as long as they are in a 30-foot radius. The webkit is compatible with both Windows XP and Vista so you’ll be going wireless in no time.

via ubergizmo

Tags: Portable Devices, usb, wireless

We were wondering what the price for the Storm is going to be, especially after we’ve seen those super cheap Storms Vodafone is going to offer. Thanks to Verizon’s Wireless scavenger hunt which is going to take place in New York soon we can tell you that the Verizon Wireless BlackBerry Storm Price is $499. That’s what the ARV is, at least according to the terms and conditions page:

Prizes: Daily Grand Prizes (50): A BlackBerry “Storm” 9500 Smartphone and a $50 Verizon Wireless gift card Approximate Retail Value (”ARV”): $549 each

So if $499 is the full price it means Verizon might just offer the same good prices Vodafone does.

via RIMarkable

Tags: BlackBerry, Mobile News, Research In Motion, RIM, Storm, Verizon, Verizon, Vodafone, wireless

Dell, Microsoft and now HP have each launched at least a new pair of keyboard and mouse. Some look better and some are definitely more efficient. Today we came across HP’s Wireless Comfort Keyboard and Mouse. (more…)

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I didn’t follow Microsoft’s event today. I basically knew what was going to happen there since most of the stuff that got launched today was leaked earlier on. On top of that I was watching the other guy, telling it how it is in the MP3 world.
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Sennheiser is one of the best manufacturers of headphones in the world. Its headphones bring the sound quality you need whether you are playing some new computer games or just listening to music.

And Sennheiser has new wireless headphones, the MX W1. They use Sennheiser’s Kleer digital wireless technology to transmit audio at 2.37MB/s bit rate. There’s no interference and the sound is said to be ten times more efficient than the Bluetooth. The price? Quite steep. The MX W1 cost £299.99 or around $600.

Tags: Headphones, Headphones, Portable Devices, Sennheiser, wireless

We’re not looking at keyboards every day but every once in a while we find something interesting. Here’s a keyboard from Japan. Not only is it wireless but it’s also powered by light. Just above the numeric keypad there’s an adjustable solar panel. Simply move it around to make the most of your light source. It will power up your keyboard immediately replacing those usual batteries. Sure you can run it on batteries too, but why not use the Sun’s energy instead?

Besides the regular keys you get a bunch of hotkeys for media and Internet applications. Now you will be able to simply write your emails and documents on this wireless keyboard while using the light in the room to charge it.

This 2.4GHz wireless device is available for $120. A good price since you will be saving quite a lot on batteries from now on. Just make sure you’re not working in the shadows.

Tags: environment, keyboard, Portable Devices, solar charger, wireless

Since GPS, WiFi and wireless devices govern an important part of our daily lives, why not make the most of their technology? Brickhouse has developed a Child Locator which could come in handy. You get the device in the picture which will indicate the position of your kid at all times.
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By now you should already own and operate at least one wireless router. Managed correctly it can bring you dependable and secure wireless connectivity to your PC, laptops, handsets and gaming consoles. And I am sure you’re wishing your router was a simultaneous dual N wireless router. Why a dual N? Because such a router will be able to use both the 5GHz and 2.4GHz frequencies the same time. Why is that so cool? Because no matter what frequency your WiFi-ready device is using, you will be able to connect it to this router and enjoy faster N speeds.

Mani Dhillon, director of Linksys Consumer Business Organization says about their new WRT610N router:

There are products on the market that are framed as Dual-Band that allow access to only one band at a time or lose transmission speeds when both bands are in use. As consumers begin to use the 5GHz spectrum for their multimedia devices, it becomes more important to have access to the full capabilities of both bands.

That’s the product Linksys has just announced. Their WRT610N is a Simultaneous Dual-N Wireless Router now available online and in stores for prices between $170 and $199.

Tags: linksys, Portable Devices, router, wireless

Why do I need an USB Modem? Well I like to backup my current ISP. It happens to go down exactly when I need it the most. And since I don’t always feel like going to the first WiFi cafe in town, I simply go online from my USB Wireless modem. And let’s not mention traveling. That’s when a good laptop battery and a fast 3G USB Modem come in handy.

If I were in the UK, I’d probably end up getting the Sierra Wireless Compass 885 USB Modem which is coming from O2. You will get fast 3G download speeds at 7.2Mbps while upload will go up to 2Mbps. You have the TRU-Install automatic software installation kit and, unlike other USB modems you will get a memory card slot. Carry important data and the Internet connection on the same device.
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That’s right I am presenting a wireless laser printer. I have had my share of mishaps with printers, laser or not, old or new, USB or parallel, you name it. One of the biggest problems when working with multiple devices are cables and cords. Not only do you need plenty of space to arrange the power cables and then the connectors to your computer but you also need to make them look good. Especially if you are working in an office.

So it was only natural that more and more wireless (laser) printers get created.And now we have the Brother HL-2170W model ready to be purchased. Its price ranges from $99 to $150 with new cartridges priced at $45. If I was changing my printer I’d sure consider it. Imagine setting this baby up in the bathroom kitchen office and simply Wi-Fi all your documents over. Isn’t that a cool thing to do?

And let me give you a couple of specs for the HL-2170W:

Print Technology: B/W Laser Technology
Max. Black Print Speed: 23ppm Black
Print Resolution (maximum dpi): HQ1200 (up to 2400 x 600 dpi)
Standard Interface(s): Wireless 802.11b/g, 10/100 Base-TX Ethernet, USB
Printer Driver Compatibility† Windows®, Mac OS® & Linux
Max. Monthly Duty Cycle: 10,000 pages
Recommended Monthly Print Volume: 250 to 2,000 pages
First Time to Print: Less than 10 sec.
Standard Memory (MB): 32MB Memory
Optional Memory (MB): No
Network-Ready: Yes

Continue reading: Add a Wi-Fi laser printer to your office for $99.99 shipped

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Verizon Wireless today proclaimed the immediate availability of the latest XV6900 stylish and versatile touch-screen smartphone at the company’s online store. This compact touch screen phone will also be available in Verizon Wireless Communications Stores in Circuit City on April 30. The Cell phone was first exhibited at the CTIA WIRELESS 2008. The latest phoneby the company will prove to be a boom for people like me who are damn busy and need high-speed connectivity. Taking benefit of the Verizon Wireless broadband network the Verizon Wireless XV6900 comes in a high end white tone. Weighing just 3.95 ounces and endowed with EV-DO, 1xRTT-capabilities, this touch screen phone offers many input features:

• 2.0 megapixel camera with auto-focus, zoom and video capture
• Built-in speakerphone
• Windows Media(R) Player 10
• Instant Messenger capabilities with AIM(R), MSN(R) and Yahoo!(R)
• 2.8″ TFT-LCD touch-screen with LED backlight: 240 x 320 pixel; 64K color TFT
• microSD(TM) memory card slot with support up to 8 GB
• Bluetooth(R) v. 2.0 with support for stereo, hands-free and headset profiles

It has a virtual, all-touch QWERTY keyboard with additional input options along with a five-way ENTER/NAVIGATION button letting the users access text messages, e-mail, calendar appointments and contacts, weather conditions and forecasts at the touch of a single button. This smartphonehas all the features required by the professionals. Running on Windows Mobile(R) 6 Professional Verizon Wireless XV6900, lets you use Microsoft(R) Office Word Mobile, Excel(R) Mobile, and PowerPoint(R) Mobile; Adobe(R) Reader(R) LE PDF viewer.

You can purchase the cell phone at $349.99 after a $50 mail-in rebate with a new two-year customer agreement. However, if you sign up for qualifying voice along with data plans while purchasing, you will get benefit of $100 credit.

Related Links:

LG enV2 Slim for Verizon Wireless
BlackBerry Curve 8330 Lands in Verizon Wireless
Verizon Wireless Expects More than 300 Million Messages this New

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One of America’s largest telecommunications network, Alltel Wireless, has announced the launch of its small business customers SalesNOW, a contact, activity and deal management software designed for the BlackBerry and the Web. Alltel is said to be the first U.S-based carrier to support this service. SalesNOW utilizes the functionality of the BlackBerry to provide customers with the ability to manage their sales data in the palm of their hands.

Using this application, professionals can track and manage their contacts, deals, activities and e-mails as well as access and share information with their entire sales team. Furthermore, customers can also perform these activities on their BlackBerry or on the Web through an individual, secure SalesNOW account.

Additionally, SalesNOW enhances administrative time management and productivity by giving users the ability to update graphical reports and dashboards, which allows professionals to focus on building quality customer relationships.

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After being recognized as TIME Magazine’s Best Invention of 2007, WildCharge was named one of CES 2008’s Best of Innovations Honoree. WildCharge offers wireless charging for mobile devices. As of now, it can only charge Motorola’s RAZR mobile phones although the company promises to develop chargers for various smartphones, mobile phones and portable media players like the iPhone and the BlackBerry.

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Could Google possibly go wireless? Well, this certainly comes to mind when they announced that they will participate in an auction of a portion of the wireless spectrum that will soon become available. If thats the case then a lot of people will definitely go berserk, both supporters and competitors.

The auction by the Federal Communications Commission has drawn some attention because it potentially will allow a company to build a nationwide wireless network - for a few billion dollars.

Google however has not yet said what it intends to do with its wireless spectrum, if it ends up being the highest bidder. However, Android OS smartphones, a mobile operating system currently being put together by the Open Handset Alliance, spearheaded by Google, are likely to be involved somehow.

The 700 MHz spectrum that’s going up for auction January 24, 2008 is currently being used by analog TV channels. All these have to go digital by February 19, 2009 though, freeing up this portion of the spectrum.

Anyone who has used an analogue TV should be aware that radio waves in this frequency range travel well over long distances and offer good penetration into buildings.

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Konftel, Europe’s leading supplier of conference phones, is launching the Konftel 200AUX, the world’s first conference phone that can be used with a wireless headset. This latest innovation allows a person to participate in a phone meeting outside the phone’s reception area—a useful feature for presentations and lectures.

This product came after Konftel did some research work (along with lots of interviews and inquiries) from customers and partners about a conference phone and wireless headset combination, especially from the US.

The Konftel 200AUX is a powerful conference phone with an analog connection that is made for small and medium-sized conference rooms up to 320 square feet (30 m2). The phone’s reception area can be increased up to 700 square feet (70 m2) with expansion microphones. The Konftel 200AUX is equipped with Konftel’s patented OmniSound® technology, providing natural, crystal-clear sound.

The Konftel 200AUX will be available for purchase from dealers on November 29. The recommended retail price is $549.

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AT&T and Pantech announced that the new Pantech duo is now available in the US as an AT&T exclusive. A 3G phone, the Pantech duo features a QWERTY keyboard and numeric keypad - hence the name “duo”. The phone features a dual-sliding design the addresses business users as well as John Doe. With Windows Mobile 6 running at its heart, the Pantech duo is compatible with HSDPA/UMTS networks and customers can take advantage of AT&T’s BroadbandConnect network available in over 200 metropolitan areas in the US.

The usual office applictions - Word and Excel - are available on the phone. The Pantech duo, also called the C810, is equipped with a largish 240×320 pixel screen and measures 4.02″ x 1.97″ x 0.83″. Thanks to stereo Bluetooth support, you can enjoy music on the Windows Media Player 10 wirelessly.

Priced at US $199.99 (introductory), the Pantech duo is available at AT&T retail stores and online.

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Here’s an interesting bit of information. As many as 70 percent of mobile professionals who responded to a survey rely on their cellular devices over PC or laptop for reliable web access on the go. While 90 percent of the nearly 300 people surveyed had a need to check email while away from the office, 70 percent have missed some or the other document due to unreliable Internet access on their laptops.

So what’s the solution, you ask? Well, it’s no coincidence that Quickoffice released the details of the survey. If you haven’t used their productivity product, I suggest you give it a try. I have it on my Nokia N73 and it’s handy as ever.

Quickoffice

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Verizon unveiled its latest line-up of hot mobile phones for the holiday season. The line-up includes:

Juke by Samsung
The Juke is a swivel-design mobile phone that you have to flick open 180 degrees to reveal the keypad. Available in s teeny-tiny form factor, the phone features 2GB of internal storage (fancy term for saying there is no support for additional storage). Verizon calls it a fashion-forward fancy phone (ooh), and the Juke, true to its name, handles MP3, WMA and unprotected AAC files.

Pity it comes with just a VGA camera though. Thankfully, Bluetooth stereo support is a saving grace.

BlackBerry Pearl 8130 Smartphone
The BlackBerry Pearl 8130 Smartphone needs no introduction.

The Venus by LG
Available in black and pink, the Venus features dual front screens, with the lower portion offering touch input with vibration feedback, designed for quick access to the phone’s features. The Venus is also music-centric and comes in a slider design. With support for microSD memory cards up to 8GB, this is a decent phone compatible with Verizon’s Get It Now downloadable applications and V Cast Video and Music.

Venus can handle MP3/WMA/AAC files and comes with a 2 megapixel camera; it can record video as well.

The Voyager, also by LG
The Voyager is equipped with a large external touch screen. Open it up laterally and you get a QWERTY keypad to book. It features a web browser, music player and is compatible with high-speed wireless broadband access. Like the Venus, it features a microSD memory card slot for expanding memory up to 8GB.

No info on the pricing yet. The four phones will be available in stores before thanksgiving.

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Tags: Cell Phones, deals, form factor, holiday season 2007, music, portable, slider, small, v cast, Verizon, video, wireless