TECHNOLOGY GALLERIES

  These galleries provide notes on some interesting technology and trends in digital home media.
  They include some sample products illustrating these trends.
  Information and pricing are summarized from public sources as of when they were added,
  and may be incorrect or out of date. Corrections and updates are welcome.

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    Digital Photo Cameras Gallery - OLD

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    High-Def / DVD Gallery - OLD
    Consumer HDTV Gallery - OLD
    Home Networked Media Gallery - OLD

Jabra BT 160 - Styles

• 33 interchangeable design covers
• $59

Jabra BT125 - Tiny - Discreet

Jabra C820s corded stereo headphone, active noise cancel  (1/07)
Jabra BT325 and Jabra BT320 Bluetooth stereo headsets (1/07)
    Answer calls while listening to music
Jabra BT620s Bluetooth stereo headset  (1/07)
Jabra T5330 Wireless headset - price, boom arm, DSP  (1/07)
Jabra A7010 Bluetooth hub - pair with desk phone  (1/07)

Jabra JX10 - Design  (10/05)

• Less than 1.5 in. long (4 cm), 1/3 oz. (10 grams) 
• DSP improves audio quality in windy or noisy environments, auto volume level adjust
• Up to 6 hours of talk time, 200 hours standby
• $179

Jabra BT800

• Mute button, jog wheel, 'Answer' and 'End' buttons
• $119

• 50% smaller than Original Jawbone
• Medical-grade plastic, textured surface, light underneath
• Fits either ear -- includes 3 earbuds (small, medium, and large)
      2 soft leather earloops, 2 slim earloops for eyewear  (medium and large)
• 1/09 - New Fit Earbuds - wear without earloop - Free ($2.99 shipping)
      Earbud body is open,  like pneumatic cushion (or tire)
          More comfortable than traditional solid round (doughnut) earbuds
      Rear mounted integrated loop, suspension-bridge effect fits snugly into ear
          Acts like a spring to orient headset toward the cheek
          http://us.jawbone.com/fitearbud.aspx
• Invisible touch controls on outside shield - Two buttons control all functions
• Voice Activity Sensor peg on underside rests against cheek, 
      Unit angled toward mouth
      Feels speech of wearer, distinguishes sound of voice from ambient noise
• Military-grade Noise Assassin technology
      Address real-world noise environments like busy streets, cars and airports
      Eliminates up to ten times more noise energy than competitors
      Faster processing eliminates noise bursts
      Enhanced intelligibility - voices sound human, not robotic
      Dual microphone array reduces wind noise
• New fast-charge battery: 80% charge in 35 min., full charge 50 min.
      Charge with included magnetic USB cable on computer, 
          or USB wall-charger
• Talk time over 4 hours, standby over 8 days
• Bluetooth 1.1, 1.2, and 2.0 (Hands-free), range to 33 feet (10 meters)
• 2.1 x 0.6 x 0.9 in, 0.4 oz / 10 grams
• 5/08 - $129 (9/08 $99 street), Black, Silver, Rose Gold
• www.jawbone.com

• Bluetooth headset with advanced, military-grade noise-canceling system - touch cheek
• Adaptive Noise Shield technology, dramatically reduces background noise
      Voice activity sensor, 2 microphones
• Includes choice of 6 ear buds and 4 ear loops
• Available from Cingular Wireless
• 10/08 - $89 street, 11/07 - $99; 1/07 - $119
• www.jawbone.com

• VFrame design - follows face contours, microphone boom closer to mouth
• In ear design, left or right - Includes 3 earpiece sizes
      No loop - Rests in outer ear - self-stabilizing with soft flexible eartip
• AudioIQ technology - Automatic noise control for clear calls
      Two-way: Removes background noise from voice, adjusts incoming volume
• QuickPair technology for easy initial Bluetooth set up
• Multipoint technology: Active connect with two Bluetooth phones 
      (turn off to extend battery life)
• Controls: Volume, call answer/end, last number redial, voice activated dialing
• Bluetooth (v2.0) + EDR (Enhanced Data Rate), Headset (HSP v1.1) 
      and Hands-free (HFP v1.5) profiles, Range up to 33 feet (10 meters)
• Up to 5 hours talk time, 7 days standby, Full charge 3 hours
• Carrying case includes rechargeable battery, one full charge to earpiece
      Includes USB cable and AC adapter to charge headset or case
• Lithium ion rechargeable battery in earpiece
      Nickel metal hydride rechargeable battery in carrying case
• 8 grams, Metallic and jewel tone colors: Onyx Black, Alchemy Gold, Cerise Pink
• www.plantronics.com/Discovery-925 - Press release
• list $149 (4/08), street $79 (8/08)

• All-day behind ear style
• 14 grams
• list $99.95, 10/07 $41

• Mono version of Voyager 855
• Slide-to-talk design, tailor-fit earbuds, AudioIQ noise reduction technology
• Multipoint technology - switch between two Bluetooth devices
• 11 grams
• list $129.99

• Feature rich Bluetooth Mono headset with attachable stereo unit to BT stereo
• Phonebook up to 30 contacts. caller ID
• Up to 10 hours talk time, 6 hours music streaming, 300 hours standby
• Mono unit less than 0.8 ounces, stereo less than 0.49 ounces
• DSP for noise cancellation of background noise, automatic volume control
• OLED (Organic Light Emitting Diode) scrollable display, jog wheel navigation
• Music: Play/pause/stop, Skip track forward, volume control
• Bluetooth 2.0, hands-free profile
      Bluetooth streaming stereo (A2DP) and remote control (AVRCP) profile
• Multipoint connection, two devices at same time: phone + PC or  music player
• Q1 07 - $149
• www.jabra.com

• Ear buds, metal housing, 13.5mm driver
• Includes 3 sizes of earbuds, Leather carrying case
• 7/09 - $64 street, 07 - MDR-EX90LP - $100 
• www.sonystyle.com

         Find the Sony Stereo Earphones on Amazon.com

Shure I Series Sound Isolating Earphones

• Switch between listening to music and answering your phone
• Inline microphone with filtering to remove background noise while on calls.
• Selection of soft foam and flex sleeves for in-ear comfort and sound isolation
• Start at $75
• www.shure.com/PersonalAudio/Products/Headsets

Shure E3C Sound Isolating Earphones

Shure E500PTH Sound Isolating Earphones  

• Three hi-definition miniature drivers
• "Push-to-Hear" to alternate noise isolation and hearing the outside world
• $499

         Find the Shure E500PTH Earphones on Amazon.com

• HBS-110 - Bluetooth connectivity, stereo sound, music control
• Three-way calling, 9 hours talk time, caller ID, last number redial
• OLED LCD display: Caller ID, Volume level, caller's number
      Bluetooth status and active profile (HFP/HSP/A2DP/AVRCP) 
• Front controls: play/pause, rewind/fast-forward, volume control.
• Battery charge 3 hours, 6 hours talk time, 5 hours audio
• $119.99
• www.lge.com

• Up to 80% noise reduction (more than 14dB at 120Hz)
• Contoured canal design for sure fit and sound isolation 
• In-line volume control, Monitor to mute sound
• Frequency response 8 - 24,000 Hz, Sensitivity: 90 dB/1mW (when on),91 dB/1mW (when off)
• Cord Length: 4.92 ft
• Single AAA battery, approximate 70 hours, 1.94 oz
• HA-NCX77 - 3/07 - $79.95
• http://av.jvc.com/product.jsp?modelId=MODL027872&pathId=101&page=1

• Small control with electronics, battery, and on/off switch,
• Reduce outside noise up to 70 percent (10 db) 
• MDR-NC11A - $99
• www.sonystyle.com

Find the Sony Noise Canceling Headphones on Amazon.com

• MP3 player with Active noise canceling earbuds 
• Reduce ambient noise to 25 percent (12 db)
• NW-S703F - 1 GB $169, NW-S705F - 2 GB $199
• www.sonystyle.com

• Light and comfortable
• Includes small adaptor to plug in to stereo plug of any music player to listen in wirelessly
• $99
• www.logitech.com

• Clip-on headset with 20" retractable zip cord
• Integrated microphone for hands-free mobile phone use
• Simultaneous connections to mobile phone and media player 
• Rechargeable Li-ion battery: Charge in 3 hours
      11 hours talk and music playback time, 100 hours standby
• Controls: Power, Volume, plus Bluetooth AVRCP remote control profile --
      Control play / stop, fast forward / rewind on the earpiece
• 2.1 oz.
• DR-BT30Q - $129
• www.sonystyle.com

• Over-ear pads to block noise, plus active noise cancellation
• Batteries and on/off switch nestled in one of the ear cushions
• Fit into carrying case for travel, include an airline adaptor.
• $149
• www.logitech.com

• Plug standard headphone jack into any player, including iPods.
• Runs in one AA battery 
• $19.99
• www.cellboost.com

• Ultra-portable speaker system for MP3 players and mobile phones
• Lie flat for 360-degree sound field
      Cone design with a custom-built 40mm speaker driver
• Place on edge for directed, more personal listening
• Shock-resistant, durable
• Plays up to 24 hours on 3 AAA batteries
• 8" cord, wraps around speaker
• 3.5mm connector for iPod, iPhone, MP3 players, laptops
• plus 3.5mm-to-2.5mm adapter for music phones
• 3 1/2" diameter, 1 3/8 " deep, 8 oz. (0.23kg)
• Orbit-MP3 iM207 - Introduced 10/07 MSRP $29.95
• Press release 9/07 - www.alteclansing.com/index.php?file=press_release&press_id=93
• www.alteclansing.com/index.php?file=north_product_detail&iproduct_id=98

• Power audio output: 6W maximum
• Rechargeable battery pack, 4 hour charging time, Play time: 4 hours
• Controls: Bluetooth (paring), Volume Up/Down
      Audio fx: Stereo Widening (simulate 30 degree), Virtual Super Bass (reinforced bass freq.)
• Line-In jack 3.5 mm, Bluetooth range: 33 feet (10 meters)
• Software: Flash Update Wizard - via Bluetooth
      Audio Configuration Tool (Windows, using Microsoft or Broadcom Widcomm software)
          Adjust volume, equalizer, effect settings, time delay to synchronize audio system 
• 9 x 3 x 3.3", 21 oz
• $139 / $119
• www.parrot.com/usa/products/parrotparty - Press release

• Double battery life to 8 hours
• Enhanced audio: built-in Class-D amplifier, two drivers total 6 watts 
      Audio effects: Stereo Widening, Virtual SuperBass
• L 9.0 x H3.1 x D3.3 in (228 mm x 85 mm x 79 mm) - Weight: 23 oz (650g)
• Bluetooth v2.0 + EDR
• Press release

• $279 / $244
• www.parrot.com/usa/products/parrotboombox

• 60W (per speaker), $449 / $309
• www.parrot.com/usa/products/parrotsoundsystem

• New limited edition first-run Les Paul
• Self-tuning robotic technology automatically and quickly tunes the guitar
• Tunes at the push of a button to a standard A440
      plus 6 commonly used altered tuning presets
• Automates string changes
• Guitar can be intonated in seconds after string changes, truss rod adjustments or weather changes.
• Components extremely light , do not change the instrument in any way.
• Master Control Knob has all operating and control functionality 
      contained in 11 different positions. 
• Powerhead-Locking tuners, lightweight alloy housing
      not any heavier than common tuning keys
• Each has motorized high-performance gearbox controlled by signals from CPU
• Motorized tuners adjust pitch of strings, monitored by a Tune-Control Bridge
• $2,499
• www.gibson.com/robotguitar

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