Consumer Electronics | hfnew | product roundup
24877 Wed, 05/09/2012 - 9:59am
Lalique
High-end crystal combines with modern electronics in the new AeroSystem One by Lalique, a speaker system for the iPod, iPod Touch and iPhone. The new product is made with stainless steel and Lalique crystal. The crystal was created by 13 glassblowers and designed with the crystal maker’s iconic Masque de Femme, revealing the face of a mysterious woman surrounded by aquatic wildlife. The AeroSystem One stands 42.7 inches tall; includes a 30-pin port for the iPod, iPod Touch or iPhone; has auxiliary input for a mini-jack; and comes with a USB port. It is designed with two speakers and a subwoofer, and puts out 120 watts of total amplifier power. It also has an IR remote for iPod and iPhone functions. The AeroSystem One is the result of a collaboration between Silvio Denz, Lalique’s CEO, and Jean Michel Jarre, the composer and founder of Jarre Technologies, a manufacturer of home-entertainment products. lalique.fr
La Crosse Technology
With the La Crosse Alerts Wireless Temperature & Humidity Sensor with mobile alert, someone can be notified when the heat goes off at the cabin or the temperature fluctuates in the refrigerator. The sensor wirelessly transmits temperature and humidity readings to a computer and will send an email or text message if the readings indicate temperature or humidity outside of defined limits. Low temperature alerts can prevent damage from frozen pipes, for instance, while high alerts can prevent mold and mildew. Up to 10 sensors for other areas can be added within a 200-foot wireless range. The wide variety of applications include wine storage, pools and spas, basements and garages, aquariums and terrariums, and more. Weather history data can be stored for several weeks and then downloaded as a spreadsheet. lacrossetechnology.com
OCG Products
Tech Candy cases allow iPhone 4 users to combine fashion and function in one with its three-piece sets: two different colored soft, silicone inner wraps and a hard, protective outer shell made of polycarbonate. New designs include Happy Day, with a grape and a sunflower, cloud or poppy tie-dyed inner wrap and a smiley face hard cover; Tibet, whose hard shell features the ginkgo leaf with a blueberry and a seafoam soft wrap; and, here, Venice, which includes lavender and peony silicone inner wraps and a hard outer shell. techcandycases.com
SDi Technologies
SDi Technologies has debuted the iD38, an app-enhanced stereo system with a dual-alarm FM clock radio. It allows one to charge an iPad, iPhone or iPod, and wake and sleep to any of these with a custom play list. It’s designed with a Time Sync button which synchronizes the clock to the iPhone (which is always current in time via cell-phone towers) so that one can set the time quickly. The iD38’s 7-5-2 feature allows one to set two separate alarms with different times on different days. It also comes with programmable snooze control, which lets one sleep in for between one and 29 minutes, and features gently increased/decreased alarm/sleep volume, which eases both waking up and falling asleep. The FM radio comes with six station memory presets; equalizer controls for bass, treble and balance to let one customize the sound; and a line-in jack which allows one to listen to other devices. ihomeaudio.com
Mizco International
A new collection of iPhone cases from Mizco International’s iEssentials division promises to make the iPhone even more chic. This group of cases comes in a variety of colors, and all of the cases are compatible with the iPhone 4 and iPhone 4S. The Wallet Case is designed with a slot that holds up to three credit card-size items, giving one the opportunity to carry the most important cards and iPhone in one slim case. The Kick-It Case is designed with a kickstand that folds in and out, allowing one to stand the phone vertically or horizontally. The Dual Layer Case has a hard, impact-resistant outer shell and a textured, silicone inner casing to absorb shocks from dropping the phone or other collisions. The Shell and Holster Combo combines a fitted case with a holster, and is made with a textured, impact-resistant shell. The Multi-Layer Case has a two-layer construction with an impact-resistant outer shell and a silicone inner casing. mizco.com