Jabra-Stone Bluetooth Headpset

I remember back in the day where Bluetooth just kicked off, and having a cellphone with Bluetooth connectivity, much less a Bluetooth headset, was considered to be high end. Fast forward a few years and we have Bluetooth technology embedded in just about most entry-level handsets and above. This is a good thing as well since more and more countries have outlawed drivers from talking on the phone while on the road unless they have a hands-free kit of sorts, which is where Bluetooth headsets come in handy. Jabra is a name that is associated with quality Bluetooth headsets, and their latest release would be the Jabra Stone that will usher in a new era in style after breaking the mold of the traditional Bluetooth headset.

For starters, the Jabra Stone will look very different from other Bluetooth headsets in the market, where it will elegantly wrap itself behind the ear to do away with the typical on-face microphone design that is extremely popular, merging both style and functionality into a single device. Apart from that, it comes with a wireless portable charger that also functions as a compact carrying case which is tiny enough to fit into the palm of your hand. All you need to do is plug your headset into the charger and power up whenever and wherever you want in order to stay in touch over your phone at all times. The Jabra Stone will also feature Noise Blackout Extreme whenever you remove the microphone arm off your face.
Apparently, the Jabra Stone will come with up to 8 hors of talk time and 12 days of standby time with the Jabra Stone Charger, while the Jabra StatusDisplay makes it a snap to check current battery levels and Bluetooth connectivity with but a glance. You can connect up to two Bluetooth-enabled devices to the Jabra Stone simultaneously. It will hit the market from November 8th onwards at AT&T retail stores for $129.99 a pop.

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Apple Macbook

Apple more or less refresh their hardware design around once a year, and they normally do so with their line of iPods and Macs getting most of the attention and love. This time round is no different, where the extremely popular MacBook line has just been updated to feature a new, durable polycarbonate unibody design that bosats a brilliant LED-backlit display that looks stunning even under extremely bright light, a glass Multi-Touch trackpad as well as Apple’s innovative built-in battery which is touted to offer up to seven hours of battery life. This would definitely increase the market value of MacBooks by taking technology and design cues from the higher end MacBook Pro line, despite it being the ideal consumer notebook for students and new Mac users.

The use of a unibody, polycarbonate enclosure results in it being much more lighter and durable, and a special non-skid bottom surface lets you work wherever you are. Tipping the scales at a mere 4.7 pounds, the new MacBook is a snap to tote around. As for its innovative built-in notebook battery, it supposedly lasts up to 1,000 recharges, resulting in fewer depleted batteries and less waste. That’s approximately 3 years of charging for each day of use, which by that time most people would have moved on to another notebook. Should your battery deplete faster due to extreme use, fret not as you can always pick up replacements that are going for $129 each inclusive of installation and environmentally responsible disposal of your old battery.
Features of the new basic MacBook are as follows :-
13.3″ widescreen LED-backlit 1280 x 800 glossy display
2.26 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo with 3MB shared L2 cache
1066 MHz front-side bus
2GB 1066 MHz DDR3 SDRAM
NVIDIA GeForce 9400M integrated graphics
250GB serial ATA hard drive running at 5400 rpm
Slot-load 8X SuperDrive with double-layer support (DVD+/-R DL/DVD+/-RW/CD-RW)
Mini DisplayPort
Built-in AirPort Extreme 802.11n wireless networking
Bluetooth 2.1+EDR
Gigabit Ethernet port
Built-in iSight video camera
Two USB 2.0 ports
One audio line in/out port
Glass Multi-Touch trackpad
Built-in, 60WHr lithium polymer battery
60 Watt MagSafe Power Adapter
Of course, depending on the configuration of your choice, the price will move from the $999 price point to a much higher level.

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Apple iMacs

Apple has not forgotten about those who love their iMac line by updating this range with a couple of new models that will boast a brilliant LED-backlit 21.5″ and 27″ widescreen displays. Apart from that, you can be sure that they will be extremely beautiful machines to look at, thanks to a new edge-to-edge glass design and seamless all aluminum enclosure. All new iMacs will ship with a wireless keyboard alongside the recently unveiled wireless Magic Mouse that holds the title of being the first mouse with Multi-Touch technology in the world, giving you a somewhat similar user experience that can be found on other multi-touch products by Apple including the iPhone, iPod touch and Mac notebook trackpad.

As mentioned earlier, the new iMac will come with stunning LED-backlit displays that are suited for movie buffs as it has a 16:9 aspect ratio that makes it perfect for watching high definition movies and TV shows directly from iTunes, while editing and watching your own videos or photos via iLife is also a cinch. As for the 21.5″ model, it will have a maximum resolution of 1,920 x 1,080 pixels while the much larger 27″ machine will come with a 2,560 x 1,440 pixel resolution. Both models are tipped to rely on IPS technology to deliver consistent color across an ultra wide 178 degree viewing angle.
In terms of graphical performance, the new iMacs don’t disappoint as they boast NVIDIA’s GeForce 9400M integrated graphics solution or the ATI Radeon HD 4670 discrete graphics in the 21.5″ model. If you feel that neither are suitable for you, there is always the option to pick up the 27″ model that comes with ATI Radeon HD 4670 discrete graphics or ATI Radeon HD 4850 discrete graphics. You can have up to 16GB of RAM from the standard 4GB it ships with if performance is of utmost importance to you, while other features include a built-in iSight video camera, mic and stereo speakers, AirPort Extreme 802.11n Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 2.1+EDR connectivity, Gigabit Ethernet, four USB 2.0 ports, one FireWire 800 port and an integrated SD memory card slot.

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Xbox 360

Are you using a cheap, hefty memory card to save content on your Xbox 360? If so, you might want to make some changes.

Microsoft spokesperson Major Nelson announced on his blog that "unauthorized Memory Units will no longer work with the Xbox 360" once consumers download and install the system's anticipated November update. While the move is meant to thwart piracy, it's also incited some backlash from 360 gamers.

At issue is the fact that a standard, first-party Microsoft memory card holds a rather paltry 512MB of storage and retails for $29.99. Gamers looking for more bang for their buck have been able to purchase third-party cards with up to 4GB of storage for only $50 -- nearly eight times the space for less than twice the price. But once the update goes live, any card not recognized by Microsoft as an "approved" device will simply fail to work with the system.

Disgruntled 360 owners have been weighing in on Major Nelson's blog (currently sporting roughly 400 comments), frequently pointing out that chief competitor Sony lets users save games with any USB-compliant storage device and can even swap in non-Sony branded hard drives.

So which cards won't work? That's a little tough to say, as Microsoft has yet to issue a full, specific list of approved and non-approved cards. However, they do offer tips for figuring out whether or not your card cuts the mustard.

And before you simply decide to pass on the update, consider the wealth of goodies packed inside: Facebook and Twitter functionality, 1080p HD movies on-demand through Zune video, streaming music through Last.fm, and news services through MSNBC, to name a few.

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Apple iMac Magic Mouse

On the heels of announcing blockbuster earnings for the past quarter, Apple unveils a slew of new products, including a pair of iMacs with razor-sharp, 16:9 displays, a redesigned plastic MacBook, and a new mouse that you can swipe with your fingertip, à la the iPhone.

First up: Meet the "Magic Mouse," a touch-enabled successor to the tepid, trackball-toting Mighty Mouse. A sleek, smooth sliver of plastic, the wireless Magic Mouse comes without dedicated buttons or wheels; instead, you perform simple multi-touch gestures (like tapping, swiping, and "zooming" on the iPhone) on the mouse's curved surface to select, rotate, or otherwise manipulate items on the screen. Lefties and righties can also configure the Magic Mouse as they see fit, according to Apple. I've yet to try the new Magic Mouse in person, but Engadget says that the new peripheral "feels much thinner than its predecessor," and that "the whole front of the unit provides a satisfying, unified click." Interesting. The price tag: $69.

Next: the new iMacs, including a 27-incher and a 21.5-inch model. Both retain the basic, all-in-one iMac design, but the upgraded models arrive with what look to be gorgeous new LED-backlit displays, complete with 16:9 aspect ratios ideal for movie fanatics. The new 21.5-inch iMac boasts a 1920 by 1080-pixel display, same as on your standard 1080p flatscreen, while the 27-inch model comes with a whopping 2560 by 1440 pixels ... or in other words, 1440p. Nice.

The two new iMacs also deliver upgraded graphics chipsets, with the choice of integrated Nvidia GeForce 9400M or dedicated ATI Radeon HD 4670 graphics in the 21.5-inch model, or discrete ATI Radeon HD 4670 or 8850 graphics in the 27-inch iMac.

As usual, the new iMacs don't come cheap, but even the priciest 27-inch model starts south of $2,000, with the 3.06GHz, 4GB 21.5-inch iMac (with a 500GB hard drive) beginning at $1,199, while the cheaper of two 27-inch configurations (with a 3.06GHz processor, 4GB of RAM, and a 1TB hard drive) starts at $1,699. Not included in the mix: Blu-ray support.

Moving right along, we've got a redesigned white plastic MacBook, which now takes on the "unibody" design of its bigger MacBook Pro brothers. The MacBook's new polycarbonate shell weighs in at about 4.7 ounces and measures 1.8 inches thick, and it also comes with a non-replacable seven-hour battery—again, same as with the updated MacBook Pro line. Other improvements include an LED-backlit display and a bigger multi-touch glass trackpad. Prices still start at $999, though (for the 2.26GHz model with 2GB of RAM and a 250GB hard drive).

Last but not least: an upgraded Mac Mini, now with a faster processor (up to 2.66GHz) and more memory (up to 4GB), with prices starting at $599. Power users can also snap up a 2.53GHz Mini with dual 500GB hard drives and Mac OS X Server Snow Leopard pre-installed, for $999.

So, what do you think: Ready for the touch-sensitive Magic Mouse? How about the new, cinema-ready iMacs? Still chafing at Apple's high prices, or do the new price points sound reasonable?

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