Mar/100
Nokia’s Wireless Loopset LPS-5 Connects to Hearing Aids
You know, I always like it when manufacturers unveil products that aid people better come around their disabilities, and this time, it is Nokia, with its Wireless Loopset LPS-5. The thing you see to your left connects to users’ T-coil-equipped hearing aid to provide a better audio quality for any handsfree conversation.
The LPS-5 embeds an adjustable sidetone and optimized frequency response and volume range, for ensuring a better compatibility and audio quality. As for the design, this was definitely built for everyday use, given the compact and lightweight design, as well as the durable materials used in the fabrication process. User friendliness is served right on the plate, with a vibrating alert for not missing a call, while the comfy send/receive key allows customers to be in control.
Getting to the physical properties, the LPS-5 has a weight of only 60 grams, and sports a 62cm long cable. Operation keys include the multifunction key for call handling and the volume controls. With a maximum operating range of about 10 meters, the Loopset will provide an operating time of approximately six hours, a stand-by time of up to 110 hours, while the charging time takes just 1 hour for the built-in 3.7V 180mAh lithium-ion polymer battery. Mind only that this has a (probably) proprietary charging interface, 2mm in size.
Connectivity is ensured by Bluetooth 2.1, with HFP 1.5, HSP 1.1 and A2DP 1.0 compliance, while supporting a maximum of eight devices paired, one at a time. Compatible with virtually any device that supports the aforementioned specifications, the Nokia Wireless Loopset LPS-5 has quite a spicy price of $270.60, an amount, which I don’t see many willing to pay for such a device.
Dec/090
LCD price fixing fines so far reaches $860 million, shame CONSUMER gets NOTHING
It’s not every day we get to cite an official US Department of Justice news release, so it’s with a certain glee that we can announce the US taxpayer was last week enriched by another $220 million courtesy of the not-so-fine folks who swindled him out of that money in the first place. Joining the ignominious ranks of LG, Sharp, Hitachi and Chungwa Picture Tube, Taiwanese manufacturer Chi Mei is refunding the US state for the pecuniary impact of its collusive practices, which were primarily related to keeping prices artificially high and profits proportionately inflated. US companies directly affected by these ignoble activities include HP, Dell and Apple, but don’t you worry, AT&T has already started the inter-corporation scuffle, with Nokia piling on for good measure. Man, it almost seems like crime doesn’t pay
Dec/090
Nokia 2710 Is Your Perfect Navigator
Mobile phones that do not feature a full touchscreen display should not be used as GPS tracking systems. Why, you ask me? Because normal phones with a small display and number pad make great mobile phones but lousy navigation helpers. Even if the GPS system voices its direction, you will still find it hard to squint your eyes at the directions and still pay attention to the road. Of course, there are persons who can indeed do it and this is why, for them, the Nokia 2710 Navigation Edition is perfect.
It comes preloaded with Nokia Maps and also with detailed maps for the region where you acquired the device. So, if you’re Romanian and you bought it from the UK, don’t expect it to come with Romania’s maps preloaded. It is said to be the most affordable gadget to have yet come out of Nokia’s labs, featuring a retail price that starts at nothing more (or less) than 110 Euros. Affordable, right? Yeah, I think the same.
The device ships with a 2GB memory card that comes preloaded with the required maps, as well as featuring on board GPS and digital compass. There is also full voice guidance and turn-by-turn navigation. The handset sports GPRS connectivity, a 2.2-inch screen, 2-megapixel camera, Ovi mail and Instant Messaging, as well as an MP3 player and FM radio. There is also a 3.5 mm AV connector. And it will go for 18 days in standby or it will let you talk for as much as four hours and 20 minutes before the battery runs out on you.
The gadget is, like I said, set for an MSRP of 110 Euros and expected to ship in the second quarter of 2010.