Air-Fi AF9 Bluetooth Headset

Air-Fi AF9 Bluetooth Headset Review – The Air-Fi AF9 from MEElectronics is like a hybrid of the traditional in-ear earphones and a compact wireless Stereo Bluetooth headset.

A Bluetooth headset normally sits on one ear, wireless, and has a good quality audio for calls. On the other hand, traditional wired in-ear earphones have wonderful sound quality when listening to music at the expense of being glued to your portable device.

The MEElectronics Air-Fi AF9 has the best of both worlds – producing high quality sound for both calls and music, in both ears, wireless. Or simply switch to wired when you are out of charge (which shouldn’t happen often).

The Air-Fi AF9 Bluetooth Headset consists of three detachable parts:

• The in-ear earphones
• A 3.5mm extension cable (optional)
• The Air-Fi Stereo Bluetooth wireless headset

Though in a way, this set-up looks funny at first – because it seems like it doesn’t really make much difference; as if you are wearing a regular wired earphone headset. This is probably because I find that the non-detachable cable is a bit too long but then again, it’s better to have it longer. Besides, you are free to clip it to anywhere you like, or even put it inside your shirt’s pocket.

Connecting to Bluetooth is pretty much instantaneous. If you have connected it to a Bluetooth device before, turning the receiver on will auto connect your device. You will then hear a loud beep (which is a little bit too loud for my taste) indicating a solid connection.

I also like how the receiver shuts itself off when it loses the Bluetooth connection after some time. I normally switched my phone’s Bluetooth on and off but often forgot to switch the Bluetooth headset off. Since the MEElectronics Air-Fi AF9 can auto turn itself off, I can further prolong the need to charge its battery (which is rechargeable). Besides, according to the technical specifications, the recharging process only takes about 2 hours to fully recharge the battery with about 100 hours of standby time. The light on the receiver will blink in red should you need to recharge it.

Razer Ouroboros

The Razer Ouroboros is an elite gaming mouse with futuristic design and also crazy customisation options that will definitely fit whatever hand size and gripping style you have at the moment.

The mouse is fully ergonomic and ambidextrous (can be used by left or right hand). The customisations are top-notch, allowing you to customise the side panels, back tilt angle, and rear panels – depends on your grip (palm or claw).

Not to mention the latest 8200 dpi sensor and also a wireless option, which makes this a perfect mobile gaming mouse. Not sure how the size is compared to the Razer Orochiwithout direct comparison photos. It is powered by a single rechargeable AA battery (about 12 hours minimum) that can be recharged on the included dock or replaced by a standard AA battery for emergencies. Like the Razer Mamba, there is also an option to wire it for non-stop gaming.

Price: US 129.99

BEV receives national recognition

The team of engineers included students Tim Mason, Dale Oswald, Greg McPherson and Matt Kershaw, with supervision from Dr Mike Duke. The group designed and built the single-seat battery electric vehicle, affectionately known as BEV (battery electric vehicle) as part of their fourth-year project during their Bachelor of Engineering last year.

“A highly commended award was given due to the professional manner in which the team investigated, executed and reported on their design project. The high standard of their entry is testament to high technical competence, enthusiasm, commitment and the comprehensive tuition and guidance provided at the University of Waikato,” says Paul Stephenson, Awards Convenor.

BEV was built by the students over two semesters and is a single-seater commuter vehicle powered by a bank of 10 lithium-ion batteries. Building and getting BEV roadworthy was a challenge for the students working to tight deadlines and completing other papers in the final year of their degrees. They quickly lost count of the hours they spent on the car.
Prime Minister John Key was particularly impressed with BEV during a visit to a University of Waikato stand at Fieldays recently. Mr Key spoke to current student Benjamin McGuinnes, who talked him through the working of the vehicle.

The accolade was given to the group as part of their submission for the Ray Meyer Medal for Excellence in Student Design. Recognition is given annually to excellent final-year projects with a substantial design component, which have been completed as part of an Institution of Professional Engineers New Zealand (IPENZ) accredited qualification. All five of the University of Waikato’s engineering programmes are fully accredited by IPENZ.

Cool New iPad 3 Cases

Apple's new iPad packs a new processor, better graphics, an ultra-sharp display, and improved cameras. But even with all that extra power packed inside, the new iPad looks just like the old iPad. Visually, there's only one thing setting the two tablets apart: The new iPad is just .03 inch thicker. That's less than a millimeter—.76mm to be exact. Just enough to make you wonder if an iPad 2 case will fit on a new iPad.
The good news is, many of the cases made for the iPad 2 will fit the new iPad. Apple's own Smart Cover, for example, will work with both the iPad 2 and the new iPad. But compatibility isn't guaranteed, especially with, say, a shell that snaps on to the back of the tablet. To make things clear, most case manufacturers are releasing new iPad-specific case lines (or some call them iPad 3 cases). And that's what we've rounded up here: Cases that are guaranteed to work with the third-generation iPad.

10-INCH TABLET RUNNER-UP: iPad 2.

Again, disappointing from the competition that the iPad 2 is still one of the best tablets on the market, even though it's a year old.
But you can attribute that to Tim Cook's magic supply chain, which is literally years ahead of other manufacturers. So much so that Apple can afford to drop the price of the iPad 2 by $100.
When it comes to hardware specifications, the iPad 2 is still a beast with a 1024 by 768 pixel resolution that tops a lot of the existing competition and a 10-hour battery on wi-fi.
That makes it not only one of the cheapest 10-inch tablets on the market, but one of the best as well. You won't get more bang for your buck than the iPad 2, and you'll have access to the hundreds of thousands of apps on the Apple App Store. <

7-INCH TABLET RUNNER-UP: Kindle Fire.

Amazon's first swing at the tablet market is still the second-best because it is ridiculously cheap.
The 7-inch tablet costs $199 and comes packed with Amazon's own Android-powered app store that's about as good as Google's app store.
You'll feel the price of the device, though — it won't scream like the new iPad and the display is nowhere near as good as some of the best tablets on the market.
Still, the Kindle Fire is about as good as it gets for a cheap 7-inch tablet.

Acer Iconia Tab A700

Acer has been diligently releasing, improving, and iterating its Android tablets for a year now. The Iconia Tab A700 is its fifth major crack at tablets and its diligence is visible in almost every detail of the design. This time, to better compete with the new iPad, Acer has added a Full HD display and bumped up the processing power

The A700 is almost identical in design to previous Acer tablets, which is good and bad. Thanks to a rubberized, textured coating and good button placement, it’s easy enough to use it, but it’s still heavier (23.5oz) and thicker (11mm) than a lot of tablets. It’s also heavier and thicker than the Asus Transformer Pad Infinity. Still, its the lightest and thinnest Acer tablet yet.

As we always say, 10.1-inch Android tablets are not our favorite size. It’s a bit too large to type on comfortably or to hold in landscape mode due to Android’s reliance on a widescreen design. Apple’s solo choice to use a screen with an aspect ratio of 4:3 was a smart one. Our favorite Android tablets are a bit smaller, clocking in with screens between 8 and 9 inches.
We’re being nitpicky, but we’re sad that Acer has removed the full-size USB port from the A700. The Asus Transformer Pad Infinity still has one, as have previous Iconia Tabs. This one has a modified Micro USB port instead. You can connect it up to your computer, but it requires its own proprietary charger (boo). Stereo speakers on the bottom of the tablet sound okay, but cannot compete with the iPad’s single speaker, even after you turn on built-in Dolby audio enhancements.

Screen

To compete with the new wave of Full HD devices, Acer has upgraded its 10.1-inch LCD screen to 1920 x 1200 pixels, which is as high as any Android tablet and almost as much as the third iPad’s Retina display. The effect is the same: Text and visuals on the tablet look crisp and clear. You don’t notice the bump in resolution all the time, but if you try to go back to a 1280 x 800 screen after using the Iconia Tab, it won’t be an easy transition. This screen is quite nice. We have no complaints except its size. We recommend you try out a 10.1-inch Android tablet before committing.

Operating System

The Iconia Tab A700 runs on the almost newest version of Google’s OS: Android 4.0 (codenamed Ice Cream Sandwich). The interface is pretty straight-forward and sticks with the strengths of Google’s new OS, though Acer has made more changes than it has in the past, especially to the Android Status Bar, which expands out when you touch the clock in the lower right. The changes appear to be an improvement in design and functionality, allowing easier toggling of Bluetooth, GPS, Airplane mode, Sound, screen rotation, app syncing, Wi-Fi, notifications, and screen brightness, but they are a change nonetheless.

Orange’s San Diego Smartphone with Intel Inside

The San Diego is equipped with a 4.03-inch HD capacitive screen, Android 2.3 Gingerbread ( promise to update with ICS ), Intel Atom processor Z2460, 16GB of internal storage, 1GB of RAM, 8-megapixel rear camera capable of 1080p video recording and 1.3-megapixel front-facing camera, Bluetooth 2.1, Wi-Fi, 3G, A-GPS, NFC, HDMI and HSPA+ support with the Intel XMM 6260 Platform.

When you live a busy lifestyle, a phone that’s fast helps you react quickly. The Orange San Diego smartphone with Intel Inside® delivers super-responsive apps, fast web browsing, and seamless downloads—all in an instant— so you can keep up with life using a phone that keeps up with you.

• Fast Processor

  The Orange San Diego smartphone with Intel Inside® delivers super-responsive apps, fast web browsing, and seamless downloads—in an instant—so you can focus on what’s important now.²⁵
• Brilliant Camera

  High quality pictures are a snap with an advanced 8MP HD camera. Capture 10 images per second so you never miss the best shot, even in challenging environments.
• Superb Video

  Create and easily share personal HD videos while enjoying them on a brilliant 4.03” screen.
• Enhanced Graphics

  Enjoy immersive game play and a rich online experience.
• Automated Power Management

  Power optimized so you can talk and play longer.
• Wireless Display

  Wirelessly stream content to your HDTV.²

  
  

  
  

  

  
  

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The Best iPod Speakers

Buying an iPod speaker isn't quite as simple as it used to be—mainly because not as many people are buying and using iPods these days. As the first decade of the 2000s came to a close, iPod purchases peaked, and then began to decline. Instead, a lot of us are using our phones—either iPhones, which duplicate iPod functionality, or something else—to listen to music.

The best iPod speakers under 50 bucks come in many shapes and sizes. While fifty dollars is a fairly tight budget when it comes to buying new tech accessories, it is very easy to find great iPod speakers within this price range. there are many companies that produce mediocre products with the sole intent of making a quick buck, or attempt to lure people with what sounds like a good deal. In this article, I have compiled the top-rated best iPod speakers under 50 dollars for 2012 based on positive expert and user reviews, as well as my own experience with these .

Easily the most reputable iPod docking station you can purchase is the Altec Lansing IMT320 inMotion iPod Speaker System. It is a middle price range dock that is very sleek in it's appearance, and outputs sound that is crystal clear. Some unique features include an automatic pause setting that turns off the music if someone calls your iPhone (which can be used on this system), as well as a special cover that can be used as a stand.


Using your iPod speaker system as a centerpiece in your home is attractive, and will provide you easy access to entertainment when you are entertaining guests yourself. While you may be able to find speakers that are better in quality for more money, these speakers perform excellently considering the low price tags they come at.


Be hurry and choose the best!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Samsung Galaxy Nexus (Sprint)

Crazy to imagine, but the Samsung galaxy nexus swooped into our hearts courtesy of Verizon way back in December, which is nearly 5 months ago. In the short time since then, we’ve seen some enticing new handsets from the competition that gives the original Ice Cream Sandwich powered smartphone a good run for its money, but at long last, it finally made its way to Sprint – with LTE connectivity in tow of course.

dentical in almost every way, aside from the obvious Sprint branding it’s flaunting, there is nothing we haven’t seen before with this version. Back 5 months ago, the Samsung galaxy nexus was the talk of the town with its clean design, but now, it’s starting to look rather dull after seeing the beauties from HTC’s camp. As expected, the construction is typical of any Samsung made device – meaning, it’s fairly lightweight and solid thanks to its plastic body.

 The 4.65” HD (720 x 1280) Super AMOLED display of the Galaxy Nexus is still an appealing one – despite its choice of employing a PenTile matrix arrangement. In fact, looking at it from a good distance away, it still exhibits plenty of sharp details, while continuing to entice us with its oversaturated color production and wide-viewing angles.

specifications

gENERAL	2G Network	GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
	3G Network	HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700 / 1900 / 2100
	Announced	2011, October
	Status	Available. Released 2011, November

BODY	Dimensions	135.5 x 67.9 x 8.9 mm
	Weight	135 g

DISPLAY	Type	Super AMOLED capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors
	Size	720 x 1280 pixels, 4.65 inches (~316 ppi pixel density)
	Multitouch	Yes
	Protection	Oleophobic coating

SOUND	Alert types	Vibration; MP3, WAV ringtones
	Loudspeaker	Yes
	3.5mm jack	Yes

MEMORY	Card slot	No
	Internal	16 GB storage, 1 GB RAM

DATA	GPRS	Yes
	EDGE	Yes
	Speed	HSDPA, 21 Mbps; HSUPA, 5.76 Mbps
	WLAN	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, DLNA, Wi-Fi hotspot
	Bluetooth	Yes, v3.0 with A2DP
	NFC	Yes
	USB	Yes, microUSB v2.0 (MHL)

CAMERA	Primary	5 MP, 2592x1944 pixels, autofocus, LED flash,
	Features	Touch focus, geo-tagging, face detection
	Video	Yes, 1080p@30fps,
	Secondary	Yes, 1.3 MP, 720p@30fps

FEATURES	OS	Android OS, v4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich), upgradable to v4.0.4
	Chipset	TI OMAP 4460
	CPU	Dual-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A9
	GPU	PowerVR SGX540
	Sensors	Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
	Messaging	SMS(threaded view), MMS, Email, Push Mail, IM, RSS
	Browser	HTML, Adobe Flash
	Radio	No
	GPS	Yes, with A-GPS support
	Java	Yes, via Java MIDP emulator
	Colors	Black, White
		- Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic - TV-out (via MHL A/V link) - MP4/H.264/H.263 player - MP3/WAV/eAAC+/AC3 player - Organizer - Image/video editor - Document viewer - Google Search, Maps, Gmail, YouTube, Calendar, Google Talk, Picasa integration - Voice memo/dial/commands - Predictive text input

BATTERY		Standard battery, Li-Ion 1750 mAh
	Stand-by	Up to 290 h (2G) / Up to 270 h (3G)
	Talk time	Up to 17 h 40 min (2G) / Up to 8 h 20 min (3G)

TESTS	Display	Contrast ratio: Infinite (nominal)
	Loudspeaker	Voice 66dB / Noise 60dB / Ring 69dB
	Audio quality	Noise -90.6dB / Crosstalk -91.8dB
	Camera	Photo / Video
	Battery life	Endurance rating 31h

So it's nice to have galaxy nexus with uuuuuuuuuuu!!!!!!!!!!!!!