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Future Gaming To Be Frighteningly Real

Leo Xavier — Mon, 03 Jun 2013 14:48:53 +0000

From Tennis for Two to the latest high graphics games and high end technology, the gaming industry has certainly come a long way. The effects coming with today’s games are certainly superb, though gamers do know that what they see is not real. That may not be the case if you are playing a game on Inition’s Vertigo Simulator, which takes you to a virtual world made very real by the Oculus Rift and Microsoft Kinect.

As you can see in the image above, they provide everything to make your experience as real as possible. The game requires you to walk on a ledge placed 300 feet above the ground between two buildings, when you will be actually walking on that red strip.

The sound is provided by the headphones, the graphics are cool enough to make your brain feel that everything’s real, and there’s the Kinect, which tracks your motion, to add to the effect. And there are fans, which are not for keeping the players cool, but to provide wind effects.

From the looks of things, the whole experience is pretty awesome. And if it’s a safe environment in the real world, anybody can try it.

The Wizdish seems to be more appropriate when it comes to safety. It also combines the Kinect and the Oculus Rift, but you can walk on the slippery dish (requires a bit of training) wearing special shoes. And as you can see, players won’t have worry about falling down on the ground.

But if it’s a frightening experience players are looking for, there is Animazoo’s IGS Glove. It uses inertial gyros to track the motion of hands and fingers. So there is no need for cameras. The glove will give users a virtual reality experience of having their hands cut off by a guillotine.

Although most people won’t find falling 300 feet or having their hands sliced very amusing even in the virtual world, the technology which is enabling these effects is what’s important. The experience which will be available via the combination of technology such as the Wizdish, Kinect, IGS Glove and Oculus Rift will be phenomenally awesome. Gaming is most probably going to reach a new level if everything you see above is perfected.

So, are you excited about all this, could true virtual reality experiences finally be close at hand?

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Scosche boomBOTTLE Wireless Speaker Puts Big Sound Between Your Legs

Michael Kwan — Sat, 13 Apr 2013 14:26:46 +0000

So, there you are, riding your bike down a beautiful mountain trail, surrounded by nothing but the sounds of birds singing and a brook babbling in the background. It’s really missing some Black Sabbath or Disturbed, wouldn’t you say?

While you could use a set of headphones for some personal aural entertainment, why not share you wonderful music library with the world by using the Scosche boomBOTTLE rugged portable Bluetooth speaker instead? As its name implies, the speaker is effectively shaped like a water bottle and it is designed to fit perfectly in the water bottle cage on your bike. I’m not really sure where you would put your water then–maybe you’d need a camelback or something–but there you have it.

Of course, the rugged speaker doesn’t have to go in the bottle cage on your bike. It can be more versatile than that, taking your tunes wherever life’s adventures may take you. They say it’s well suited for camping, hiking, and otherwise enjoying outdoor activities. There’s a non-slip surface and, even if you drop it, there’s a shock-absorbing exterior, as well as a weatherproof design to handle whatever nature throws at you.

As far as tech specs, you can expect 10 hours of continuous playback on a single charge via its pair of 3W speaker drivers, passive subwoofer, and pair of omnidirecitonal diffusers. There’s also a mic in there for Bluetooth handsfree calls. The grey Scosche boomBOTTLE is shipping now for $149.95 with blue, pink, yellow and green versions slated for next month.

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DIY Video Shows How to Transform SNES Controller into Unique Headphones

Andrew Grush — Tue, 02 Apr 2013 15:15:07 +0000

In today’s world, retro is cool. This is especially true when it comes to DIY projects. We’ve seen devices over the years that allow you to use original controllers from game systems on modern devices, mobile game players using cartridges and so much more.

Now one DIY enthusiast has decided to pay tribute to one of the greatest gaming systems of all time, the SNES. In the video below the YouTube user liberty5 takes apart an SNES controller and transforms it into a unique set of headphones that are sure to stand out in the crowd.

Pretty cool idea, though it would be even better if the D-Pad and buttons actually did something other than were there solely for aesthetics. What do you think, is this a project you’d be interested in trying out for yourself or not?

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Nexus 7 Pogo Dock Was Available In Google Play Store

Leo Xavier — Thu, 07 Mar 2013 15:26:28 +0000

It’s late, in fact very late, but it was finally here. The official Nexus 7 Pogo pin dock hit the Play Store and the good news was that it came with a price tag of only $29.99 in the US (25GBP in the UK and 30 Euros across Europe), $10 cheaper than from other online retailers. Maybe that’s why the dock has disappeared so quickly. It is already sold out, or “temporarily out of stock” according to the product page.

Just in case you are new to this accessory, the dock is coming equipped with microUSB and audio out ports, but that’s about it. There’s no HDMI. It just charges your Nexus 7 and can be connected to headphones or speakers. And yeah, it also acts as a nice stand for watching movies and more, as you can see above.

If you care about these things you can place an order after waiting till it is available again and get the dock in a week or two. Yes, you will have to wait again. So, are you interested in the dock or do you feel it isn’t really worth it at this point?

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Asus Memo Pad 7-inch and 10.1-inch Models Launching in the UK Starting March 7th

Andrew Grush — Tue, 26 Feb 2013 20:22:04 +0000

The Asus Memo Pad is heading to the UK soon enough, in both 7-inch and 10.1-inch variations. The 10.1-inch model will arrive on March 7th, with the smaller variant following in April.

The Memo Pad 7 is a truly budget-based experience with a 1GHz VIA WM8950 processor, a 1024×600 display and just 16GB of storage. What really helps it stand out though is its great price point of just £129.

Want a big display? That’s where the MemoPad Smart 10 comes in with its Tegra 3 processor, 1280×800 IPS display, 16GB storage and again extremely low price, this time at £249. Both devices come standard with Android 4.1 Jelly Bean.

For more information about the launch of these two tablets, check out the press release below.

ASUS MeMO Pad™ 7-inch and 10.1-inch tablets launch in the UK

10.1” model features powerful NVIDIA® Tegra® 3 quad-core performance, a brilliant HD display, Android 4.1 and SRP £249 (inc VAT). 7” model is a compact and stylish Android 4.1 tablet with high-resolution multi-touch display, memory card slot and SRP £129 (inc VAT)

Mobile World Congress, Barcelona, Spain (25th February, 2013) — ASUS today announced the UK availability of MeMO Pad™ 7-inch and 10-inch tablets.

MeMO Pad™ ME301T (10.1-inch)

The ME301T10.1-inch model is an Android 4.1 tablet with an NVIDIA® Tegra® 3 quad-core processor with an SRP of just £249 (inc VAT). Designed for mobile entertainment, MeMO PadME301T is the first 10.1-inch tablet in the new ASUS MeMO Pad range.ASUS also announces the Folio Key, an optional wrap-around protective cover for the MeMO Pad that incorporates a Bluetooth keyboard for enhanced productivity.

Brilliant HD display and incredible sound quality

Pronounced “meemo”, MeMO stands for “My Mobile. My Moment” and reflects the position of ASUS MeMO Pad™ as a tablet for people on the go. MeMO Pad ME301Tfeatures a 10.1-inch display with crisp 1280 x 800 HD resolution and 10-point multi-touch for easy interaction with Android apps. IPS technology gives a brilliant image with 170-degree wide viewing angles and, thanks to its 350 nits brightness, the display is always bright and clear, even under direct sunlight.

MeMO Pad ME301Tmobile entertainment credentials are further cemented by ASUS SonicMaster technology. This combines high-quality audio hardware, including large resonance chambers and stereo speakers with 25x12mm metallic drivers, with sophisticated audio processing to give the best sound quality of any tablet this size. Just 9.9mm thick and weighing 580g, MeMO Pad ME301Tfeatures the powerful NVIDIA®Tegra® 3 quad-core processor for smooth and responsive performance with Android 4.1, and has up to 8.5 hours’ battery life measured under power saving mode, playing 720p video, with a brightness of 60nits and default volume with headphones.

16GB of onboard storage can be expanded via the SDHC card slot to give ample capacity for apps, movies and music, while the rear 5-megapixel and front 1.2-megapixel cameras mean MeMO Pad ME301Tis ideal for video chat with family and friends.

Android 4.1 with exclusive ASUS apps

ASUS MeMO Pad™ME301Tis powered by Android 4.1 and comes with a number of exclusive ASUS apps. With SuperNote Lite, users can read,type, andscribble anytime and anywhere; while WebStorage Office makes it easy to view, edit and create Microsoft Office-compatible documents. Apps can also be password-protected with App Locker and App Backup creates back-ups of installed ups on internal storage or an SD card.

Folio Key optionalaccessory for enhanced productivity

Folio Key, an optional accessory,is a wrap-around protective cover for MeMO Pad™ ME301Twith an integral Bluetooth keyboard for easy productivity, at home or on the move. Made from lightweight microfiber materials with instant magnetic attachment, Folio Key also incorporates a tabletop stand that holds the display at a comfortable angle for watching movies and typing. The keyboard is powered from its own internal battery and can be used for up to one month on a single charge.

Availability & Pricing

ASUSMeMOPad™ME301T is available in Midnight Blue at launch, with more colours to follow, and an SRP of £249 (inc VAT).Customers are able to pre-order online now from currys.co.uk, pcworld.co.uk, tesco.com and amazon.co.uk, and in-store from 7thMarch at Currys, PC World and Tesco stores. Please check with individual retailers for further information.

MeMO Pad™ ME172V (7-inch)

The MeMO Pad™ ME172V is a stylish and capable 7-inch Android tablet with a SRP of £129 (inc VAT). ASUS MeMO Pad™ ME172V features a 350-nit brightness display with 10-point multi-touch and 1024 x 600 resolution, along with SD card expansion up to 32GB. It has a diamond-patterned finish. Together with ASUS Transformer Pad™ Series, ASUS MeMO Pad™ completes the ASUS Android tablet line-up.

Portability for people on-the-go

Pronounced “meemo”, MeMO stands for “My Mobile. My Moment” and reflects the position of ASUS MeMO Pad™ as a tablet for people on-the-go. Measuring 196.2 x 119.2 x 11.2mm, MeMO Pad™ ME172V can be easily held in one hand. Available in Titanium Grey, MeMO Pad™ ME172V sports an elegant, non-slip diamond-patterned finish. The MeMO Pad™ ME172V is a tablet-only product and does not come with a dock.

Created for both work and play

ASUS MeMO Pad™ ME172V runs Android 4.1 Jelly Bean and is powered by a 1GHz VIA WM8950 CPU and a Mali-400 GPU for a smooth web browsing experience. It features a 10-point multi-touch LED-backlit display with 1024 x 600 (170 points-per-inch) resolution and 140-degree wide viewing angle, and its 350-nit brightness means images remain clear, even outdoors. MeMO Pad™ ME172V also features ASUS SonicMaster audio and MaxxAudio for high-quality sound.

ASUS MeMO Pad™ has 16GB internal storage, which can be supplemented by up to 32GB via the microSD card slot. A suite of ASUS applications are also pre-installed, including SuperNote Lite, BuddyBuzz, ASUS WebStorage, ASUS Studio and WebStorage Office for enhanced productivity.

Availability & Pricing

ASUSMeMOPad™ME172V is available in Titanium Grey with an SRP of £129 (inc VAT), and will be available online and in-store via a range of retailers from around the middle of April. Further details will announced closer to launch.

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Audojo Gaming Case for iPad Adds Dual Analog Sticks (Video)

Michael Kwan — Thu, 24 Jan 2013 14:16:10 +0000

As great as gaming may have become on the iPad and the iPhone, it’s just not the same playing with touchscreen controls. We’ve seen some different physical contraptions that counter this, but the new Audojo Gaming Case for iPad could be one of the more creative solutions to date.

It basically snaps onto either side of the iPad with each half providing a speaker, an analog stick and a trigger button. This is quite different from some other cases and controllers that provide console-style face buttons and the analog sticks themselves remind me of the analog sliders you find on the PSP series from Sony. The dual analog stick configuration, along with the trigger buttons, makes the Audojo case a good solution for first-person shooters, flight sims and certain action games. I imagine this would be great if they ported Smash TV to iOS for this purpose.

Another thing that makes the Audojo gaming case different is that it doesn’t sync up with your iPad via Bluetooth. Instead, it plugs straight into the headphone jack of your tablet; this is supposed to provide minimal latency and extended battery life. If you still want to use headphones, there is a headphone jack on the case too. In terms of game compatibility which is very important for all these mobile gaming peripherals, Audojo is working with the Unity standard. And yes, you can use AirPlay for the big screen experience too.

Audojo is currently seeking funding through their Kickstarter campaign, which runs until February 21. They have a goal of raising $240,000. The estimated retail price for the gaming case will be “$99 or more,” but you can secure one now with a minimum pledge of $65 with free shipping in the US.

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Daily Deal: 50% off Sennheiser MM 450 Flight Bluetooth Headset with Noise Cancellation

Ollie Green — Thu, 10 Jan 2013 02:06:37 +0000

Sennheiser is a brand that takes its headphones seriously, just like anyone who may want to buy their products. However, prices are usually high for decent headphones worthy of satisfying a true audiophile, and there’s often no cheap alternative.

The Sennheiser MM 450 is a sturdy Bluetooth headset with noise cancellation, and right now, it’s a whopping 51% off. For its original price at $449 it’s still worth a buy; the headset is a perfect mix of comfort and portability.

The headset by default connects to devices via Bluetooth, however there is also a 3mm wire to plug into any ordinary audio jack, perfect for if you want to save battery between your devices, and even though in my opinion Bluetooth is ever more convenient, it’s nice to have the option presented at hand.

The headset also has a built in mic allowing you to hear and reply to any calls you may receive. As well as this, the Sennheiser MM 450 can turn noise cancellation on and off quickly and conveniently, and a handy feature called Talkthrough allows you to quickly filter out any music and let any outside noise be heard through your headphones.

There’s a lot more to the Sennheiser MM 450 Bluetooth headset, and for just $219.99 over at Amazon, you’ll be hard pressed to find a better deal.

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Nokia and Monster Unveil Purity Pro Headsets

Brett Widmer — Tue, 08 Jan 2013 19:59:55 +0000

Monster and Nokia have showcased another product created through their alliance, the Nokia Purity Pro Wireless Studio Headset by Monster.

While that’s a mouthful of a name, the over the ear headsets have already made a splash at CES this week by being awarded the CES 2013 Innovations Award. It is available in Black, White, Red and Yellow to match the new Lumia 920 smartphone.

These headphones have Bluetooth capability and Nokia Purity noise cancelling technology. This over the ear headset folds away for easy storage and has an auto off feature and auto on Bluetooth function activated as soon as you unfold them. It also features a groundbreaking built in sensor that senses when you put the headset on and activates the noise cancelling.

These features make it extremely user friendly as the wearer doesn’t need to fumble for tiny buttons. The Purity Pro headset utilizes a variety of the most advanced driver technologies to create a realistic audio experience.

The Purity Pro joins the previously released Nokia Purity Headsets in this thus far very successful cooperation between Nokia and Monster. How stoked are you to get a pair of these headsets?

LAS VEGAS–(BUSINESS WIRE)–At CES 2013, Monster, world leader in personal audio, is proud to showcase the third product created through its alliance with Nokia, the world-renowned innovator in advanced mobile technologies – the Nokia Purity™ Pro Wireless Stereo Headset by Monster®, which is being honored with a prestigious CES 2013 Innovations Award. Now available in four bold colors (Red, Yellow, Black, and White) to match the new Lumia 920 smartphones, the Nokia Purity™ Pro Wireless Stereo Headset by Monster® utilizes Monster’s expertise in advanced sonic technologies to redefine how music can be heard and enjoyed through mobile phones and media players.
Featuring advanced Bluetooth capability and active noise cancelling, the Nokia Purity™ Pro Wireless Stereo Headset by Monster® is an ultra-premium headphone designed to provide the very best possible experience from the most advanced Nokia Lumia 920 smartphones. With the Purity™ Pro, consumers enjoy seamless wireless access to all of Nokia’s great music content and applications using a high-performance, stylish accessory that truly delivers the ultimate mobile audio experience.Revolutionary New Features Make Multitasking Easier and Hassle-Free

Everything about the Nokia Purity™ Pro Wireless Stereo Headset by Monster® is designed to meet the demands of today’s multitasking smartphone user and frequent traveler, including the freedom and flexibility to roam which only a wireless headset can offer. Multi-tasking around the home or office has never been this easy or hassle-free. The super comfortable over-ear design offers a superb listening experience, and the compact headset folds away neatly, automatically turning itself off without any fumbling for a switch. In addition, the Bluetooth function turns on automatically as soon as you unfold the headset, and a revolutionary sensor built into the earcup automatically switches the active noise cancellation on as soon as you put it on!

Monster and Nokia: Connected by Music

The Nokia Purity™ Pro Wireless Stereo Headset by Monster® is the first high-performance wireless headset designed to match today’s mobile phone experience with unprecedented audio performance, fashionable styling and today’s most innovative user-friendly features. With the popularity of Nokia Music on the Lumia range of smartphones, Monster and Nokia have the ideal opportunity to create products that get the music “out of the phone” and dramatically enhance the overall Nokia phone experience. And only collaboration between Nokia, the world’s top mobile brand, and Monster, the world leader in headset design and the company that engineered the sound of the popular Beats by Dr. Dre® headphones, could create a wireless mobile experience this amazing.

Head Monster, Noel Lee noted, “Smartphones are extensively used for music consumption. Monster’s expertise in audio technologies endeavors to maximize the impact of music for consumers worldwide. With our Purity™ Pro, users can now enjoy unprecedented audio performance and advanced capabilities, with all the added benefits of a pure and seamless wireless connection.”

“We are extremely proud of the selection of Nokia Purity Pro Wireless Headset by Monster as an honoree in the Headphones category of the 2013 CES Innovations Design and Engineering Awards,” said Tomi Penttila, head of Nokia Gear. “This is an acknowledgement of the innovation, excellent sound quality and superior craftsmanship that the product and the two brands stand for.”

Stunningly Realistic Audio Performance

As with all Nokia Purity™ by Monster® products, Monster utilized a variety of the world’s most advanced driver technologies to create the stunningly realistic audio performance of Nokia Purity Pro Wireless Headset by Monster®. The result is breathtakingly accurate reproduction of low bass without distortion, unprecedentedly clear mid-range, and crisp high frequencies. Key to the enhanced audio performance of Purity™ Pro is Monster’s active noise cancellation with feed forward and feedback technology for ambient and percussive noise cancellation. With its rich and dynamic audio quality and innovative feature set, Purity™ Pro is the ideal wireless companion for today’s advanced mobile devices.

The Purity Pro Wireless Headset joins the previously introduced family of Nokia Purity™ Stereo Headsets by Monster®, with both on-ear and in-ear versions in Cyan, Magenta, Black, and White – all color-matched to complement Nokia Smartphones.

ABOUT MONSTER

Monster was founded over 30 years ago by Head Monster Noel Lee, who was recently honored with the prestigious Plus X Award®: Lifetime Achievement Award, as a company dedicated to creating products that enhance the sound quality of music. The company engineered the sound of the acclaimed Beats by Dr. Dre® headphones, and has become the world’s leading manufacturer of high-performance, sonically superior headphones, all of which feature the company’s Pure Monster Sound™. Monster is also the world’s leading manufacturer of advanced connectivity solutions for high- performance home entertainment, audio, home cinema, computer and gaming as well as a leading innovator in the field of mobile accessories and professional audio. The company also provides high-performance AC power line conditioning and protection products for audio/video systems, as well as energy-saving power products. Monster continues to lead in innovation with over 300 U.S. and international patents and dozens pending, offering more than 4,000 products in over 134 countries worldwide.

Explore the world of Monster at www.monsterproducts.com. To become a fan of Monster® products, please follow us on Facebook (www.facebook.com/monsterproducts) or Twitter (www.twitter.com/monsterproducts).

ABOUT NOKIA

Nokia is a global leader in mobile communications whose products have become an integral part of the lives of people around the world. Every day, more than 1.3 billion people use their Nokia to capture and share experiences, access information, find their way or simply to speak to one another. Nokia’s technological and design innovations have made its brand one of the most recognized in the world. For more information, visit http://www.nokia.com/about-nokia.

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Sony Xperia Z Officially Announced

Andrew Grush — Tue, 08 Jan 2013 14:04:03 +0000

[CES 2013] Right on schedule, the Sony Xperia Z was officially announced at the company’s CES press conference. For those that don’t know the Z, you might better know it as the “Yuga”.

The Xperia Z is the latest Sony flagship and it is shaping up to be a rather powerful offering.

The phone has a 5-inch 1920×1080 display, 13MP camera, 1.5GHz Snapdragon S4 processor and 2GB of RAM. Other specs include 4G, NFC, microSD and Android 4.1 Jelly Bean. Sony claims the upgrade to Android 4.2 is coming shortly after the launch as well.

As far as pricing and exact launch date is concerned? We don’t know much about either, though Sony does state the phone will arrive in Q1 of 2013. For those wondering about the Xperia ZL (aka Odin), it has also been confirmed by Sony and will be available in select markets around the same time frame.

What do you think, excited for the new flagship 1080p Sony handset or not?

Introducing Xperia™ Z –the best of Sony in a premium smartphoneJanuary 7th 2013, Las Vegas, USA – Sony Mobile Communications (“Sony Mobile”) today introduces its new flagship Android smartphone, Xperia Z. With a 5″ Full HD 1080p Reality Display, Snapdragon™ S4 Pro quad-core processor, 13 megapixel fast-capture camera and 4G LTE, Xperia Z has all the specifications expected from a premium smartphone. On top of this, it brings the best of Sony’s unique technology, content, design and connectivity to deliver rich user experiences. Xperia Z will launch globally in Q1 2013.

“With Xperia Z, we are bringing over half a century of innovation in TV, imaging, music, film and gaming to create a superphone experience that truly stands out,” said Kuni Suzuki, President and CEO, at Sony Mobile Communications. “With great specifications, Sony’s media applications and One-touch functions,

Xperia Z is well positioned for leadership in the smartphone market. By putting smartphones at the heart of our strategy, Sony is enabling people to create, enjoy and share content and experiences like never before.”

Intelligent Sony Technology
Xperia Z’s razor sharp Reality Display, powered by Mobile BRAVIA® Engine 2, brings Sony’s long-standing TV expertise to the smartphone and delivers an immersive viewing experience with super brightness and clarity. The smartphone shares capabilities with Sony digital cameras and features Exmor RS for mobile, the world’s first image sensor with HDR (High Dynamic Range) video for smartphones. HDR technology gives clear images against strong backlight, so users can capture razor sharp pictures and videos whatever the conditions.

Xperia Z also includes Battery STAMINA Mode that can improve the standby time by four times or more*by automatically shutting down battery-draining apps whenever the screen is off and starting them up again when the screen is back on.

Discover, enjoy and share entertainment with Sony’s media applications and One-touch functions

Sony media applications offer a consistent entertainment experience across a range of Sony devices. Pre-loaded on Xperia Z, the “WALKMAN”, Album and Movies apps, enable discovery of on-line and off-line content through a single access point with new ways to enjoy and share that content. The “WALKMAN” application provides access to all your downloaded music, a library of 18 million songs to explore from Music Unlimited and Facebook social integration. The Movies application gives consumers access to over 100,000 movies and TV series from Video Unlimited while the Album application enables easy access to Facebook friends’ photos as well as browsing photos by location.**

One-touch functions enable consumers to easily share music, photos and videos from their smartphone to an array of NFC-enabled Sony devices, including speakers, headphones and now TVs. With the new BRAVIA TV, also announced today, simply touch Xperia Z to the remote control of the TV to instantly enjoy your photos and videos on the big screen.

Two additions to Sony’s range of NFC-enabled headsets were also introduced today, the Stereo Bluetooth™ Headset SBH20 and the Wireless Headset DR-BTN200M. Touch Xperia Z to either headset and begin listening to tracks instantly.

Stand-out design and durability

Precision engineered with premium materials, Xperia Z introduces a unique OmniBalance design with subtly rounded edges and smooth reflective surfaces on all sides. Despite its slim 7.9mm body, Xperia Z is highly durable with tempered glass and anti-shatter film on the front and back, as well as the highest levels of dust and water resistance*** (IP55 and IP57) found in a premium smartphone.

In selected markets, a design variant of Xperia Z – Xperia ZL – will also be released in Q1 2013. Xperia ZL delivers the same immersive entertainment experiences as Xperia Z but in a smaller form factor.

Xperia Z and Xperia ZL will launch on Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean) and will be upgraded to 4.2 shortly after launch for the latest Android user experience.

Key features for Xperia Z

· 5″ 1080 x 1920p full HD Reality Display with Mobile BRAVIA® Engine 2
· 13MP Fast Capture camera with Exmor RS for mobile, HDR video, Superior Auto and Noise Reduction to effortlessly capture razor sharp pictures and videos in any conditions

· Dust and water resistant (IP55 & IP57) with a durable glass display
· 1.5 GHz asynchronous quad-core Snapdragon S4 processor with 2GB RAM

· Battery STAMINA mode improves standby time by at least 4 times

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Daily Deals: 5 Awesome Headphone Deals

Michael Kwan — Fri, 28 Dec 2012 15:59:11 +0000

Did you land yourself a new smartphone or MP3 player during the holidays? Are you not satisfied with the el cheapo headphones that came in the package? Well, you’re in luck, because there’s a great post-holiday collection of awesome headphone deals that will surely satiate your aural desires.

First up is the Monster iSport LIVESTRONGin-ear headphones in their signature yellow or a less eye-catching blue. The patented SportClips design offers a secure fit and the OmniTip swivels for optimal sound. These are sale for $59.99, down from the list price of $149.99.

Next up are the TEAC inCore ZE-1000 hi-definition in-ear stereophones. They say they provide “outstanding tonal balance for full-frequency quality” and you can save a whopping $262.22 off of these, bringing the sale price down to just $80.78.

If you prefer a banded over-ear design, the AKG K 518 LE limited edition folding headphones might be a better fit. They’re lightweight and offer a wide dynamic range. Save 72% off the regular price and buy these for $39.13.

One of the most trusted names in audio has to be Klipsch and the Klipsch Image X10 noise-isolating earphones are on the top of many people’s lists. They’re the smallest in-ear headphones ever made and they come with an equally small price of $84.99, a $265 savings off the regular price of $349.99.

And finally, we have the much larger Sony MDR-RF4000K headphones. Looking more akin to DJ-style cans, these digital wireless headphones offer plenty of cushioning and a range of up to 100 feet. They’re on sale for 58% off, selling now for $72.24.

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