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Work Out to your Favorite Music with Jabra SPORT and Jabra SPORT CORDED Headsets

Listening to your favorite tracks is one of the things that keep you going during exercise. You may use corded or wireless audio device depending on your preference. To cater the need of music lovers with active lifestyles who want to use wired or cordless headsets, Jabra launched two new additions to their Jabra Sport line, the Jabra SPORT and SPORT-CORDED. These two models are addition to Jabra ACTIVE and Jabra CLIPPER product line that is perfect to use on sports or work out.

The Jabra SPORT is a Bluetooth enabled headset that is Jabra’s first wireless stereo product in its sports headset collection. It allows you to take calls and listen to music whether you are running, working out at the gym, or doing other activities without the interruption of cable wires. Aside from behind-the-ear design, it lets you move freely without the need to have your mobile device or media player with you while exercising. Its features include wind-shielded microphone, built-in FM radio, A2DP technology as well as a powerful bass output to boost your mood more during workouts. Since it is designed for active lifestyles, it is US Military Standard Rain, Dust and Shock Resistant certified. It comes with three different pairs of eargels to guarantee a secure and comfortable fit. Moreover, the Jabra SPORT includes a free download of Endomondo Sports Tracker application that lets users see past running routes on their iPhone, Android or BlackBerry using a GPS tracking function.

On the other hand, if you want the traditional cabled headset, there’s the Jabra SPORT-CORDED. It almost shares the same features as the Jabra wireless headset but the Sport Corded uses cable connection and without the fitness tracking application. The Jabra SPORT is priced at $99 while the Jabra SPORT CORDED is tagged at $69.

You may purchase Jabra Sport corded headset here.

iControlpad BT – Total Control Over Your Phone Games

With a controller – that’s the way to play game, right and proper. Yes, even in phones. No gamer in his right mind would settle playing a racing, puzzle or platform jumper games using a phone’s flimsy joystick, rickety numpad or clumsy touch screen. Luckily, the new iControlpad BT is out and ready. It’s basically a joy pad with 2 Analog sticks, 6 face buttons and 2 rear buttons and a side clamp system that attaches to almost any phones. It uses Bluetooth (hence the “BT”) to connect and communicate with any Bluetooth-enabled phones and computers. It supports different Bluetooth protocols, including standard HID making it ready for newer generations of smart phones. The firmware is compatible in just about any Android App which supports a PC DPad and can be upgraded to add new features and restriction bypass.

At this time, the iControlpad BT’s side clamp supports popular smartphones including iPhone 3, iPhone 3G, iPhone, iPhone 3GS, iPhone4, iPod touch, Motorola Backflip, LG Optimus S, LG Ally, Blackberry Touch, Samsung Intercept, HTC Dream, T-Mobile G1 ,Era G1 and other phones with similar form and size – some of which may require padding and adjustment to fit properly. For longer game time, it uses an internal 1500maH battery that can also recharge your phone via USB when playing.

The initial units should be available on February 16th at 1000 units per batch until 3000 units are produced. The PCBs are from Germany and the case and final assembly and quality control are done in England.

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Geekie Gadgets’ Top 5 Gadgets to Make You In this 2011

2010 has come and gone. And as geeks like us celebrate the coming of 2011, we welcome the new technological gadgets that will make our life more colorful and interesting this year. From the talked about second generation iPad to new digital cameras and tablets, we’re indeed in a new era. Let’s take a look at the gadgets that will make you in this 2011:

BlackBerry PlayBook

This newest tablet is designed to meet your everyday needs – whether it’s your work requirements or your entertainment demands. From its outside appearance, the PlayBook is a neat and professional-looking device with a minimalist design. There are very few, and almost unnoticeable, physical controls. The PlayBook is powered by QNX, an advanced real-time operating system. It’s very fast and it gives a whole new meaning to the word “multi-tasking”. Access to the web is also fun with its Adobe flash and HTML 5 support. Add in excellent video and audio quality, plus its sleek style, and you get a whole lot more. The PlayBook is still in its development stage. It’s something we can all look forward to.

Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3 Digital Camera with 3.5-Inch LCD

3D is becoming all the hype these days, and Fujifilm has just introduced a camera that’s into this trend: the FinePix! This device will allow you to shoot 3D photos and movies with its 3D Auto feature. The result is a more natural, more life-like image. When it comes to movies, you’re even given the option to shoot with sound. And in case you like to shoot in a natural 2D set-up, that’s not a problem as well. Viewing all your taken photos and movies is fun with the device’s 3D monitor, allowing you to enjoy the 3D images without the eye wear. And if you want the best, you can edit your photos or print them with Fujifilm’s 3D printing system and the MyFinePix studio software included.

Samsung 9000 Series Smart TV

Moving on with the 3D trend, Samsung has introduced a 3D TV that will bring a whole new life to your TV-watching experience. The device boasts of a Mega Dynamic Contrast Ratio feature that keeps details sharp. And to provide you with deep and rich colors, it has an Ultra Clear Panel feature that does away with reflections. If you want access to the internet, there are also different Samsung Apps that you can access right from your TV – from Netflix to Twitter. Plus, you can enjoy content in your TV from any of your digital devices with AllShare. All these, and more, you can do with Smart TV.

Nintendo 3DS

And if you think 3D TVs and 3D cameras are all there is today, you’re wrong! There’s still Nintendo 3DS, a portable game console that will allow you to play games with 3D effects, and enjoy it without the need for special eye wear. It employs the so-called parallax-based technology, and you control the 3D level on the screen with a slider. It also has a 3D camera for added fun, and a Wi-Fi to keep the games updated.

Apple iPad 2

Rumors are still circulating about the iPad 2, and there are different speculations coming out about its specifications. For one, it’s said to be smaller than the original iPad, catching up with the 7-inch gadgets rivaling it. Some are also saying that it’s got a faster processor and more memories to boot. As to its body, some are speculating that it will be like the MacBook in that it will also have a unibody construction. And what’s more appealing is the news that it will carry the Retina Display found in the iPhone 4. Right now, all these are still speculations – Apple is getting very secretive about the pertinent details. But one thing’s for sure: the iPad 2 is one of the gadgets worth waiting for this 2011.

So, excited about these gadgets? We are! Check them out during their release and enjoy a whole new level of geekie fun!

Start Your Car Remotely with Viper Smart Start

Are you a geek from a place where the temperature really gets down in the winter? If yes, then perhaps you’re now very much familiar with the conveniences and advantages of using a remote-start car system. Instead of fumbling just to open your icy door or standing there waiting for a few minutes for your ride to start and heat to come on, it is now very easy for you to start your car using a keyremote. You can also turn on the heat in just a press of a button so that by the time you get into your vehicle, it is now on and warm.

With the Viper SmartStart System, you can now start you car using your iPhone. It combines Viper System and iPhone app that serves as you car’s remote control. The system works this way: if your ride has a compatible Viper remote system installed, download the free iPhone app and configure the car so it hooks up to your phone. Start the car and turn the heat on before you drive out of the garage. It is also the Viper iPhone app the locks or unlocks your car remotely.

The iPhone app is very beneficial compared to traditional key remotes since its range is way larger than what an IR can give. The Viper SmartStart iPhone can be obtained by those who want to install new SmartStart systems. A SmartStart module is also available to existing users. If you feel like you want to experience remote-start and keyless-entry, visit Amazon and get a Viper SmartStart System now.

Live the Blackberry Life with the New Style 9670 Flip Smartphone

The wait is over for Blackberry’s latest and most anticipated fruit this season – the new Blackberry Style 9670 smartphone. Blackberry Style is one of the most waited elegant flip smartphones to feature a full QWERTY keyboard and the new Blackberry 6.0 mobile operating system with its different advanced communications and multimedia potentials. The full QWERTY BlackBerry keyboard makes email, messaging and online chats with Blackberry Messenger (BBM) unbelievably effortless. It also comes with many more state of the art hardware including a 5 megapixel camera with flash and video recording capabilities, integrated GPS for map based applications and geo-tagging, Wi-Fi for faster internet connection and extensive data coverage, and an expandable a microsSDHC memory slot that can accommodate up to 32GB of extra storage.

The stylish new Blackberry smartphone additionally features an optical track pad for smooth navigation and sports not one, but two large high-resolution displays; an external screen for prompt viewing notifications and messages, and an internal display made for Web browsing, entertainment and other phone functions. The BlackBerry Style smartphone will also be released in two bold colors of Steel Grey and Royal Purple.

The Style also boasts a revamped user interface but kept some of the powerful and easy to use features Blackberry fans love. These include a full featured messaging service that simplifies social networking, RSS feeds and integrates different instant messaging functions. There’s also the WebKit-based browser that features tabbed browsing and speeds up web surfing. The built-in universal search makes sifting through the contents of the phone and online contents a breeze.