iHome iW1 AirPlay Wireless Stereo Speaker System

 

For so many music enthusiasts, one of the biggest attractions to the iPod, iPhone and iPad is the easy and convenient way to collect and enjoy virtually any kind of music through iTunes. And today for so many folks, they turn to their iPod or iPhone exclusively to listen to their favorite music. If most or all of the music you enjoy is through your iPod, iPhone or iPad, what happens if you’d like to listen to your music throughout the house? Now you can easily stream your music to any room of the house wirelessly with the iHome iW1 AirPlay Wireless Stereo Speaker System.

The iHome iW1 AirPlay Wireless Stereo Speaker System is a super convenient and ideal audio solution for iTunes, iPhone and iPod owners that leverages the latest technology from Apple to stream your music throughout the house. With Apple’s AirPlay wireless audio streaming technology, you can play your favorite music anywhere in the house using your home Wi-Fi network.

iHome iW1 AirPlay Wireless Stereo Speaker System Features

• AirPlay wireless audio streaming over Wi-Fi networks
• iHome iW1 AirPlay is certified for 802.11b and 802.11g Wi-Fi network technologies. AirPlay is a built-in feature with Apple devices that enables users to stream audio wirelessly from their iPad, iPhone, iPod touch, and iTunes. AirPlay works wherever there is a Wi-Fi network.
• Simple, easy and quick wireless setup with the iHome application technology.
• Convenient and simple network setup and custom device naming using iHome Connect, a FREE app available on the iTunes app store (available for iPad, iPhone, and iPod touch).
• Attractive, sleek design will look great in any room of the house.
• Includes a handheld IR remote to control the streaming of your music from a distance. The IR remote and the speaker control panel supports play/pause, next track, previous track, and the volume control on your iPad, iPhone, iPod touch.
• Rechargeable battery with charging base and carrying handle for use anywhere at home, in-doors and outside.
• You can also recharge the battery by connecting to your iPod or iPhone through the USB port using the included USB cable.
• Includes an aux-in input as well. You can connect any music device with the analog 3.5mm stereo auxiliary input.
• Real-time high-fidelity audio signal enhancing technology. Digital signal processing extends the audio bandwidth effectively improves brightness, clarity and presence as well as delivers deeper and more resonant bass.

If you’ve been looking for a simple way to enjoy your iTunes music collection from anywhere in your house, you’ll want to try the iHome iW1 AirPlay Wireless Stereo Speaker System.

Available: Buy.com

Price: $299.00

The Virtual Laser-Generated Keyboard

 

iPads and iPhones are wonderful devices that have achieved enormous popularity. But while these devices strive for perfection, they do leave a bit to be desired for those of us that sorely miss the keyboard. If you’re like so many users that really do prefer a keyboard when you have to get some serious work done, then have a look at this cutting-edge new innovative keyboard device for the iPad and iPhone as well as Android Phones.

The Virtual Laser-Generated Keyboard is the latest keyboard invention that projects a laser-generated keyboard image onto any flat, opaque surface. A Class II laser draws a full-size 9 3/4 inch wide by 4 inch high keyboard and renders 3/4 inch square keys with a bit of drop shadow for visual depth.

The Virtual Laser-Generated Keyboard has an optical sensor that detects your finger placement at different locations on the keyboard in three dimensions. And an infrared horizontal plane is projected just millimeters above the surface which detects the actual contact your finger makes with the keys when the infrared plane is interrupted.

The virtual keyboard device translates the detected key strokes into the appropriate character code and sends to your iPhone, iPad or Android device via the Bluetooth radio interface, so no wires or cables needed.

The Virtual Laser-Generated Keyboard can keep pace with even the fastest typists, able to track typing speeds up to 400 characters per minute.  The rechargeable battery provides up to 2 1/2 hours of typing from a 1 1/2 hour charge using the included USB/AC adapter.  The virtual keyboard device dimensions are 3 inches high by 1 1/2 inches wide by 1 1/4″ deep, and a light weight 2 1/2 oz.

Available: Hammacher

Price: $199.95

Jaybird Freedom Bluetooth Earbuds

 

Jaybird has released a new wireless bluetooth earbud product with a behind the neck strap wire. The Jaybird Freedom Bluetooth Earbuds follow this popular trend with the behind the neck wire which definitely helps keep your earbuds from falling out, especially when you’re engaged in an active sports activity.

If you’re like me, you probably don’t go anywhere without your iPod. I’m listening to music all the time. And I don’t think I could make it through my exercise routine without the music. The wireless bluetooth earbuds are definitely the way to go rather than a typical headset wire tethered to the iPod which always seems to get in the way when you’re trying to exercise or run.

The Jaybird Freedom Bluetooth Earbuds, with the behind the neck wire strap will definitely stay in place much better. This really helps solve the common problem of your earbuds falling out every darn minute. These earphones are the best of its kind with a built in with a microphone allowing you to answer calls as well. The sound quality is very good, the sound fidelity with the wireless bluetooth earbuds has definitely improved considerably. And the ear cushions are very comfortable to wear.

The Jaybird Freedom Bluetooth Earbuds set comes with a pair of earbuds, 3 sizes of ear tips, 3 sizes of GeckoGrip ear cushions, a user manual, a warranty and a really nice hard-shell case that seals with a magnetic clasp.

This Jaybird Freedom Bluetooth Earbud design is definitely high quality. The controls are located on the right ear piece, including the main button. The bluetooth receiver is universal and standard and you shouldn’t have any trouble pairing with standard phone and MP3 devices. The battery can play music for up to six hours, roughly the same talk-time as well, with a standby mode that will run for 260 hours on a single charge.

Available: Amazon

Price: $99.00

Burton Mix Master Glove

 

Travelling on icy cold snowy days with a full gear on sure is comfortable because your body is preferably warm due to the gear obstructing the cool air from sipping in. Unfortunately, you just had an unwanted encounter with your old rival and your blood starts to get to your head.

You feel stressed and could certainly loose up if you could just listen to your rock beats on your iPhone. Here comes the problem. How are you even supposed to touch the screen of your iPhone for it to play your saved playlist when your hands are fully covered with gloves?

If you are brave enough and willing to sacrifice the chance of getting frostbite just to hear to some songs then go ahead but I’m sure that’s not the smartest way. Rest assured as the Burton Mix Master Gloves iPod gadget allows you to listen to songs without taking off your gloves. It allows you to control your iPhone or iPod through a wireless connection. Despite its sleek and cool design, it’s also waterproof and also has an operating radius as far as 100 foot.

Besides that, if you don’t want to use the remote for your gloves, then just remove the remote from the gloves and it can be used in the car or even at home. It can even be considered as a 2 in 1 purchase as not only do you get gloves but also a cool detachable remote. This is what people call being smart with style. Another classic clothes gadget, what will they think of next?

Available: Amazon

Price: $159.96

The Lavitatr Keyboard

 

The number of Apple users has increased over the past year with the launch of the latest iPhone 4 and the iPad 2. Younger executives are turning in their notebooks and netbooks for the nifty iPad 2, which allows them to work mobile and stay connected to the Internet wherever they are.

The only setback of the iPad 2, is its touch screen keyboards which make typing longer emails and urgent documents a hassle. To overcome this, Apple introduced a keyboard dock which you can connect to your to your iPad with a USB cable. This keyboard dock also functions as a charger for your iPad when connected to a power source.

Recently, news of another revolutionary tablet keyboard has been circulating around the gadget community. The Levitatr was designed by James Stumpf who created a keyboard with collapsible keys. This means that the keys are hidden and lay flat on the keyboard surface. When you are ready to type, simply press the side button and the keys will appear giving the impression that is elevating. When the Levitatr is left idle; its keys descent back into its polycarbonate aluminum chassis.

The best thing about the Levitatr keyboard is that it’s a versatile gadget. Although it has five iPad specific function buttons, it can be used for other tablets as well. On top of that, it is the easiest keyboard to clean, thanks to its retractable keys; so you can say good bye to stubborn dust and grime. This 12.5 mm thick keyboard runs on four AAA batteries.

[Source: Kick Starter]