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iBolt Streamer Kit Connects Android Devices to TV

February 17, 2012CES 2012, GadgetsCES, ibolt, streamer kitJeffrey Powers

iBOLT showed off the Streamer Kit. This is a technology that uses a special HDMI cable from certain Android smartphones to TV.

This is called Micro High Definition Link technology (MHL). Sprint EVO, Samsung Galaxy, HTC Resound has MHL technology. MHL is a high definition video and audio interface standard supporting up to 1080p HD video, 60 fps and digital audio output, Dolby 7.1 support.

Streamer Kit costs $49 and comes with 6 foot adapter cable, a super thin 6 foot HDMI cable and a one amp microUSB wall charger.

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Kodak Playful Dual, M750 Easyshare

February 13, 2012Accessories, CES 2012CES, kodak, playful dualJeffrey Powers

It was announced on Thursday that Kodak will be discontinuing their camera products. Both of these cameras will not be released. Nonetheless, it was a great interview with Jennifer Cicney of Kodak.

You can Read my thoughts on this.

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Timbuk2 Cases Water Resistant, Customizable

February 13, 2012CES 2012, Mobilecases, CES, timbuk2Jeffrey Powers

Mike Wallenfels of Timbuk2 joined us at the TPN CES Live coverage to talk about their bags. They create innovative bags since the days of the messenger bag. Now with the Deluxe laptop messenger, you can keep your laptop safe from water.

They also have cases that allow air flow. These padded cases cools off your hardware twice as fast. Timbuk2 has several bags you can get for affordable prices.

Many different prices on cases for iPad, Kindle, PC and Mac. If you go to their website, you can also customize your case.

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MXL Tempo Microphone Connects to iPad, Computer

February 13, 2012CES 2012, GadgetsCES, ipad microphon, microphone, mxl, tempoJeffrey Powers

MXL was at our booth talking about their newest Mic, the MXL Tempo. This is a microphone that connect to an iPad.

The challenge of connecting a condenser mic to an iPad is the power. The iPad sends a lower power signal, so you need to adjust at the microphone.

MXL Tempo uses the camera adapter to send the audio signal to the iPad.

Tempo is available now for $79.95

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Panashiba All In One iPhone, iPad Dock with HDMI Splitter

February 11, 2012CES 2012, Gadgetsall in one, CES, dock, iphone ipad, panashibaJeffrey Powers

International company Panashiba showed off the Panashiba AIO-101 – an all in one iPad, iPhone dock for your night stand. Additionally, this is a 4-port HDMI splitter.

You can have a DVD or Blu-Ray player close to your night stand, and switch to your TV at the foot of the bed. With an app (available soon), you will be able to watch from the TV, or turn to your side and watch a movie right from the iPad.

The AIO-101 is expected to be in the US shortly, and is expected to be $169.99.

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Motorola MOTOACTV Fitness Watch, MP3 Player

February 11, 2012CES 2012, GadgetsCES, fitness, motoactv, motorola, watchJeffrey Powers

Motorola showed off the MOTOACTV fitness watch at CES. This is the world’s first GPS fitness tracker and smart music player.

Wear MOTOACTV on your wrist, or connect to a bike. It will keep track of the calories, steps, and more. If you have a Bluetooth heart rate monitor, connect it to the MOTOACTV, and it will track your results.

You can download your information to the computer and put up on the Motorola MOTOACTV website. Share with your friends, and have little healthy competitions.

The built-in MP3 player also can determine which songs affect your exercise. The performance playlist will help you power through. You can also set a “Fit song”, which could help you when you need that extra boost.

MOTOACTV is available in 8 GB ($249) and 16 GB ($299) models.

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Boxee: TV Tuner Dongle for Boxee Box

February 11, 2012CES 2012, Computersboxee, CES, live tv tuner, usbJeffrey Powers

Boxee is showing off the new Live TV tuner is a USB dongle that you connect to the Boxee. Plug your cable or antenna to the dongle, and watch your shows from the Boxee box. There is also a social network option to this device that will help you find shows your friends are watching.

The Boxee live TV tuner USB only works on Boxee box. They have put out version 1.5 for Windows, Mac, and Linux, but also announced they will be moving away from those platforms to focus on the Over the Top TV device.

Boxee Dongle is $49. The Boxee is available at $179

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Mionix Rage-Proof Keyboards, Precision Mousepad

February 11, 2012Accessories, CES 2012CES, desciple, keyboard, mionix, mouse, naos, rage proofJeffrey Powers

We found a company called Mionix at Showstoppers during CES. They were showing off the Mionix Disciple 60, as well as a mouse pad that gives you more precise movements.

The keyboard is the Mionix Deciple 60. It has mechanical switches and a steel plate on it. Keys can be removed so it can be re-configured for MMO gaming. It lasts 50 million keystrokes. It’s thicker cable also brings USB and audio jacks to the back of your keyboard.

The NAOS mouse is also an ergonomic mouse that can do 128 dpsi recognition. However, your surface might be the bigger issue.

The mouse comes with software that can tell you how your mouse is fairing on the surface. Mionix does sell what they call the “World’s Best Mousepad”. This is perfect for gamers or artists that need that precision movement.

The Desciple is $149.99 – $79.99 – and the World’s best mousepad is $49.99.

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Ion iCade Jr – CES Backchannel

February 3, 2012Back ChannelBack Channel, CES, controller, icade jr, video gameJeffrey Powers

Another product we saw on the Back Channel was the Ion iCade Jr. The little brother to the iCade, you slip in your iPhone and play games using the Bluetooth joystick. There are additional buttons on the back, so you can hold the iCade Jr.

The iCade jr will be out soon.

Ion Guitar Apprentice – CES Back Channel

February 3, 2012Back ChannelBack Channel, CES, drum apprentice, drum master, griffin, guitar apprentice, ion, piano apprenticeJeffrey Powers

Part of the Backchannel, we saw the Ion Guitar apprentice – the worlds first teaching device. It works with any guitar app, but they will have a guitar app for the device.

We also saw the Piano Apprentice – Plug your ipad into the keyboard. With the app, you can learn how to play piano Price: $99

Also out it the Drum Master, and Drum apprentice. $99 for the apprentice, $149 for the Master.