Mobile devices are great for catching a flick during your boss’ weekly, inspirational “meeting” or for keeping the kids happy during the journey to grandma’s. But the small screen makes your eyes water after an hour or so. If you find yourself needing movies on the go & lust after something that can handle 720p HD video with a tastier screen than your iPhone – consider the Cowon V5. A slick user interface housed within a 4.8″ touch screen coupled with classic looks makes it melt in your hands.
Like nectar from the Gods, Leica’s new super-zoom compact shooter takes the pitch-perfect guts of its ancestry and throws in HD vid recording, GPS tagging & an incredible 25-300mm zoom lens. Great for pros looking for something smaller, or those who think they are.
The domination continues. This time they’re after your tube. Google TV. Others have tried, but finally we witness a true convergence of the web and television. I can almost hear the chorus sing hallelujah.
The miniaturization of tech continues. Panasonic’s AG-3DA1 is the world’s first integrated twin-lens full HD 3D camcorder. You probably aren’t in the market for this beast – but it does open up interesting options to a new range of amateur film-makers. Now, it’s only a matter of time before Youtube launches a 3D category. Scary.
As mobiles improve their GPS capability, Garmin innovated to stay ahead of the curve. The ultra-slim Nuvi 3790T looks like a sleek smart phone, rather than its clunky ancestors. Features include multi-touch display, voice activated navigation, 3D and terrain view, hands-free bluetooth connectivity & traffic alerts.
Seldom do we find an AMP that looks as good as it sounds. Cayin’s A-100T’s retro vacuum tube design offers a sweet face – but, the rare 1950s point-to-point wiring is the source of its amazing sound. Fined-tuned in Germany by a team of specialists, this hand-built beauty comes freshly loved to your A/V super-system.
Well if you thought sleep was a reprieve from our high-tech world – think again. iHome’s Alarm Clock combines an iPhone dock with a free app to keep stats on how many hours you sleep, your average bedtime and other “important” facts. Added bonus – you can tweet your snooze status. Sweet dreams.
I wouldn’t be surprised if Apple snatched this company up. Henge Dock’s design & functionality feel right at home with the Goliath’s clean & simple philosophy. Designed to work with most modern MacBooks, this station cradles your laptop, while providing access to all of your peripherals – monitor, keyboard, mouse & iPod dock. Turn your portable into a desktop without the cable nightmare.
While most subs are behind closed doors, you’ll want Bang & Olufsen’s BeoLab 11 on display. Made of aluminum, this sub-woofer’s innovative speaker design minimizes vibrations – producing teeth rattling bass via a small, ultra-sleek package.
Winner of the 2010 Red Dot, Phiaton’s unique half-in-ear design combines the bass response of in-ear buds with the crystal clear highs of their open-ear counterparts. So comfortable, you’ll forget you’re wearing them. So crisp, you’ll never want to take them off.
