UE BOOM connects wirelessly via Bluetooth to smartphones, tablets and computers to blast out 360 degree sound for up to 15-hours on its battery recharge. Available in early June at S$299.
The Ultimate Ears UE BOOM is available in four colours (blue, red, black and white) from June at S$299. Photo from Logitech Singapore.
Logitech calls the UE BOOM the “World’s first Social Music Player” in this cloud-based era of digital music.
Take active control of music and voice calls with the new solid and sleek stereo Bluetooth headset, which comes with in-built FM radio, precision wireless sound and edgy dog-tag pendant design. RRP: S$128.
The Black Jabra Tag (S$128)
Designed for the always-on mobile users, the trendy Bluetooth dog-tag pendant streams music and calls from mobile devices giving wireless freedom for life-on-the-go.
The Jabra Tag retails in white or black at S$128 at Stereo Electronics, selected Challenger stores, Apple premium resellers Epicentre, Nubox, and other authorised Jabra resellers.
The stereo Bluetooth headset is lightweight at only 30g.
It measures 5.6 x 3.45 x 0.83 cm.
Housed in a smooth, curved metallic body with elegant matte finish, Jabra Tag comes in either black or white, and can be worn around the neck as a fashion tag or clipped securely to your outfit or bag.
The White Jabra Tag (S$128)
The Jabra Tag delivers Bluetooth control of your music and call anytime, anywhere.
Groove to the beat of favourite tunes, watch YouTube videos on different mobile devices for up to 7 hours or chat with friends over Skype in high stereo quality for up to 8 hours.
Jabra Tag synergizes music and call functions from 2 mobile devices simultaneously and also provides in-built FM radio entertainment when your mobile devices run out of battery.
Sony Mobile unveils one-touch listening with the SBH20 (S$78). The new range of sleek, colourful stereo wireless headsets offer NFC functionality for one-touch pairing, HD Voice and dynamic sound.
The Sony Stereo Bluetooth Headset SBH20 (S$78) comes in orange, turquoise, black, white or pink.
Sony Stereo Bluetooth Headset made its global debut at CES 2013 as part of Sony Mobile’s Smart Wireless Music Portfolio.
Sony Stereo Bluetooth Headset SBH20 – only 12g.
Weighing only 12 grams, simply touch the back of any NFC-enabled smartphone on the front of the headset to pair and connect to music instantly.
Sony Stereo Bluetooth Headset SBH20 promises dynamic sound and superior listening experience.
Music is pumped with rich, full bass and clear treble.
With HD Voice support, even the caller on the other end of the line will experience the superior sound of Stereo Bluetooth Headset SBH20.
A rotatable clip at the back of the headset allows users to flexibly secure the headset.
Philips attempts to redefine portable music with portable speakers that are small in size but explosive in sound. Check out the SBT30 (S$89), SBA3210 (S$69), SBA3110 (S$59), and SBA3011 (S$49).
The new Philips SoundShooter portable music speakers are small in size but explosive in sound.
The Philips SoundShooter range of speakers sport Neodymium speaker drivers, and are light and powerful.
These handy speakers come in a myriad of shocking, playful colors and stylish metallic tones to suit your mood and make a great conversation piece and addition to any party!
Check out these quirky portable speakers below.
Powered by an Intel Core i5 processor and featuring an 11.6” screen, the powerful but portable Windows 7 device will be available this month at S$1,688.
The Samsung SLATE PC Series 7 can be used as a tablet or be used as a desktop.
The Samsung SLATE PC Series 7 is 12.9mm (0.5”) in thinness and weighs only 860g.
The docking station for the tablet.
When connected to the docking station, and the Bluetooth keyboard and mouse (both sold separately), the Slate operates as a desktop PC.
The docking station provides the interface to other devices and enables the flexibility to sync to a larger monitor.
On its own, the SLATE PC Series 7 can used as an ultra-portable device just like a tablet. Battery life is up to 6 hours.
Used as a desktop when docked in and connected to optional Bluetooth keyboard.
Multiple input methods from touch screen keyboard to digital pen ensure make it a flexible solution for capturing, creating and presenting content on the go, using Microsoft Office 2010 or via web applications.
Samsung SLATE PC Series 7 (S$1,688)
An integrated microphone and dual 2MP (front) / 3MP (rear) cameras record audio/visual files, which can be stored and shared via the full-sized USB port or Wi-Fi, WiMAX and HSPA+ connection.
The SuperBright Plus 11.6” HD display provides outstanding picture quality and text-readability with 400nit brightness – 100% brighter than normal laptop displays, enabling full visual experience even outdoors.
The SLATE PC Series 7 boots up in 15 seconds and wakes from standby in 2 seconds.
Below are the key specifications.
| System Configuration | |
|---|---|
| CPU | Intel Huron River Core i5 2467M / Core i3 |
| Operating System | Genuine Windows 7 Professional |
| LCD | 11.6” HD display, 16:9 aspect ratio, 400nit brightness, PLS(view angle>=170 degree) |
| GFX | Intel HD Graphics 3000 |
| Memory | 2GB / 4GB DDR3 1333MHz |
| Storage | 64 / 128 GB SSD |
| Webcam | Front : 2.0M, Rear: 3.0M |
| WWAN | HSPA+ (802.11 bgn) |
| PAN | BT 3.0 |
| Battery | 40Wh (up to 6 hours – based on Mobile Mark test) |
| Dimensions/Wt | 12.9mm / 860g (0.5” / 1.89lbs) |
| Input / Output | |
| Input | Capacitive Touch + Digitizer/ AF Coating, Durable Glass |
| Ports | 1x USB2.0 (Type A), m-HDMI, Audio (in/out), micro SD slot |
| Dock Connector | Interface: USB 2.0, Gigabit Ethernet, DC-in, HDMI |
| Keyboard | Bluetooth keyboard (optional) |
Bose has introduced the Bluetooth Headset Series 2. It is available in Singapore for S$249.
Bose Bluetooth Headset Series 2 (S$249)
The Bose Bluetooth headset Series 2 assures conversations remain clear and natural – even in challenging environments, or when surrounding noise levels change suddenly.
The headset integrates Bose full-range audio and A2DP, and comes in either right or left-ear versions.
Availability
The Bose Bluetooth headset Series 2 is available for S$249, and includes a portable zipper case, a one-foot USB cable, and three StayHear tips (small, medium, large) for a personal fit.
The Bose Bluetooth headset Series 2 can be purchased from selected partners, Atlas Experience Audio Visual Boutique at TripleOne Somerset and Bose at Millenia Walk.
The Bose Bluetooth headset Series 2 includes a proprietary dual microphone system to improve speech intelligibility beyond that of conventional Bluetooth headsets, rejecting background noise and tremendously reducing the audible effects of wind.
Bose proprietary signal processing further counteracts the unwanted sounds of a wide variety of places – gusty walkways, commuter rail platforms or airports.
To keep incoming voices clear, Bose TriPort acoustic structure and Bose Adaptive Audio Adjustment technology react automatically as noise levels change so that there’s no need to adjust volume settings or strain to hear a conversation.
The new internal antenna substantially reduces acoustic artifacts – the “pops,” “clicks” and “buzzes” familiar to Bluetooth headset owners – and minimises reception difficulty between the headset and a phone being carried in a pocket.
Compatibility
The Bose Bluetooth headset Series 2 is compatible with devices using the Bluetooth 2.1 (or earlier) specifications that support the Bluetooth hands-free or A2DP profiles.
For consumers who want to maintain an active connection between their headset and two Bluetooth enabled devices, it includes multi-point functionality.
Curious as to the performance of the newly launched Bose SoundLink Wireless Mobile speaker, I paid a visit to the Somerset showroom of Atlas Sound & Vision to try it out.
Bose SoundLink Wireless Mobile speaker @ 111 Somerset
The Atlas showroom at 111 Somerset occupies two levels, with three sound rooms on the upper level. The shiny white sound rooms reminded me of the movie 2001: A Space Odyssey. – minimalist with round corners and viewports that looked out onto the Somerset Road outside.
The first impression of the Bose SoundLink Wireless Mobile speaker was how compact it was – less than two inches thick and about the size of a hard cover text book.
At 1.3 kg, it’s not exactly feather weight, but it’s definitely light enough to tote around to a party, a hotel room or even throw in the back of a car. The design is sleek and classy as well.
Setting up is straightforward. Open the cover and fold it backwards to become a stand – like the cover for the iPad 2. Closing the cover back automatically turns off the speaker.
To connect, simply turn on Bluetooth on the mobile device – be it a smartphone, tablet or laptop – and press a button on the speaker. The two devices hook up automatically and gives you a beep.
Sleek and classy design
Simply play the song on the mobile device. You can control the volume from the mobile device itself.
Sound wise, the quality was surprisingly impressive, considering I had reservations about the degradation that the Bluetooth connection would impose.
Mid-range and treble was excellent, although the bass could be stronger. But considering how small the speaker was, the bass performance was already pretty impressive.
Placing the speaker against the wall improves the bass somewhat – 3 dB according to the sales staff.
And if you don’t need the wireless connectivity, you can bypass the Bluetooth degradation by connecting an audio cable from the source to the speaker.
Bring the SoundLink to the beach as a boom box!
As with other Bose audio products, the SoundLink Wireless Mobile speaker does not come cheap, but its price tag reflects the confidence that Bose has in its audio products.
The standard speaker is priced at S$549 while the LX model, with premium trim level and leather cover, sets you back by S$639.
Accessory covers in nylon (bright red or royal purple) and leather (burgundy or tan) are available separately for S$59 and S$99, respectively.
A compact Bluetooth speaker that combines audio performance, mobility and durability. Prices from S$549.
Bose SoundLink Wireless Mobile speaker audio
Atlas Sound & Vision launched in Singapore today the SoundLink Wireless Mobile speaker – a portable speaker that connects wirelessly to any Bluetooth-enabled device – such as a smartphone, tablet or laptop.
Weighing only 1.3kg, this is Bose’s first wireless mobile speaker and allows users that already own Bluetooth-enabled devices like the iPhone, iPad and Android phones to listen to the thousands of songs stored on those devices.
S$639 for the LX model, with a premium trim level and a dark brown leather cover.
Proprietary speaker technology from Bose promises to deliver exceptional sound quality that reproduces full-range audio from a single-hand-held enclosure.
At less than two inches thick, and similar in size to a hard-cover text book, the Bose SoundLink Wireless Mobile speaker can easily fit in a bag, backpack or briefcase.
Similar to the iPad cover, the cover of the Bose SoundLink Wireless speaker unfolds into a stand – and the speaker is ready to groove. Close the cover and the speaker automatically shuts off.
The SoundLink Wireless Mobile speaker looks at home, whether in the living room, in the office or at the beach.
The rechargeable lithium-ion battery lasts three hours at maximum volume, and more than eight hours at typical listening levels.
As a mobile speaker for road warriors, the speaker is built to withstand the rigours of daily use. Bose environmental labs has tested the speaker to resist salt-fog, sand, wind and moisture. So you can bring it to the beach as a boom box.
With end-caps made from automotive-grade chrome, the Bose SoundLink Wireless Mobile speaker can survive being dropped repeatedly.
Accessory covers in nylon (bright red or royal purple) and leather (burgundy or tan) are available separately for S$59 and S$99, respectively.
The SoundLink Wireless Mobile speaker comes with a standard trim level and a dark gray Cordura nylon cover for S$549.
For a more classy touch, check out the LX model, with a premium trim level and a dark brown leather cover for S$639.
The SoundLink Wireless Mobile speaker can be purchased from selected partners and the Atlas Experience Audio Visual Boutique @ TripleOne Somerset, and Bose @ Millenia Walk.
Update: I visited the Altlas showroom at 111 Somerset to try out the SoundLink. Read about the experience here.
