Wireless Wednesday for 7/8/15: The Best Gadgets So Far in 2015
Wednesday, July 8, 2015 at 9:00PM We are at about the half way point of 2015 (can your believe that) and some of the tech gadgets Rick saw at CES in January are starting to filter out and others have magically appeared.
Let's take a look at some of Rick's favorite things so far in 2015
Have a listen to both parts
1. Grovemade Laptop Stand
Elevated stand improves ergonomics, promotes organization, & welcomes an aesthetic boost to workspaces
· Skillfully crafted by molding multiple sheets of wood veneer into a continuous and graceful curve
· Angled platform improves ergonomics, provides ample surface space, and creates an area for stowing away laptop accessories
· Features a precision cut stainless steel stop, lined with premium vegetable tanned leather, preventing laptops and other devices from sliding off the stand
· Works in unison with the Desk Collection, bringing order and design continuity to workspaces
· Each stand is individually hand sanded and finished with natural oils
· Universally compatible with all laptop models
· Available in Maple & Walnut hardwoods
· 100% conceptualized, fabricated, and constructed in Portland, Oregon
Available at: Grovemade.com
Price: $119
Website: www.grovemade.com
2. Grain Audio: Wooden Over Ear Headphones
Over-ear headphones blend comfort with craftsman-style design and superior sound quality
· Headphone components include 2x40mm proprietary loudspeakers featuring Neodymium magnets and a CCAW voice coil
· Ear cups made of sustainably sourced solid walnut wood with hand-applied oil finish
· Plush ear cushions are designed for a noise isolating immersive experience without sacrificing comfort or sound quality
· Inline mic and remote are included for intuitive playback options and taking calls
· Distinct wood grain patterns means each set is truly unique
Available at: GrainAudio.com, UrbanOutfitters.com, Amazon.com
Price: $199.00
Website: www.grainaudio.com
3. Logitech Wireless Keyboard K400 Plus
“The living room is a place where we come to relax, entertain ourselves and connect with friends and family,” said Charlotte Johs, global vice president of computer peripherals at Logitech. “The Logitech Wireless Keyboard K400 Plus makes it easy to connect your PC to the TV and search for Internet content.”
The fantastic Bluetooth range of 33-feet and quck to the touch keys. The keyboard feels good in your lap and it didn't take long to become familiar with the size and layout. it has all the keys you are used to using on a normal keyboard and media keys to help you control all the gadgets in your living room, right from your couch or favoritechair. Logitech brags about battery life of about 18 months and if that is the case, this keyboard could quickly become a couch potato's best friend.
retail price of $39.99, and worldwide in July.
http://www.logitech.com/news/K400Plus
- something else from Logitech
Capture & Share any moment
Meet bemo, a simple pocket-sized video camera that allows you to be in and capture every moment, anywhere
Shoot high quality video with one touch: 8 MP lens for clear, sharp videos including time-lapse video
Wirelessly sync videos to your iPhone for easy edit & share on the go with the Bemo App
Mobile control: trim, re-order, add titles and music to videos then share via text, email or social media from your iPhone
Durable and water resistant with a soft touch finish
Share on the go
Now you can share the moment with family, friends and fans while you’re still in the moment. With one touch, The Bemo Social App shares your video via email, text or upload to Facebook, your Youtube channel, Instagram or other favorite social site. It’s never been so simple to go viral.
5. ScoreBand Pulse Laser Rangefinder and the whole range of Scoreband products
- great pricepoint $179.99
For golfers.... a high tech gadget that gives the distance to the front, middle and back of greens as well as the exact distance to hazards and the flagstick. Many of these rangefinders cost in the $350-500 range, so for most, it's not an impulse purchase.
I haven't seen the words "affordable" and "laser rangefinder" in the same sentence or paragraph ever- but I'm going to do it now!
The ScoreBand Pulse is a compact laser rangefinder and it's affordable, with a retail price of $179.99.
“With 400-yard range and pinpoint accuracy, the performance of the ScoreBand Pulse is equal to any rangefinder on the market, and it far exceeds the competition in the value it delivers,” said Jody Murdough, ScoreBand president.
They also make other products that help you keep score and track trends while playing sports
*** Bonus if time permits... also one of Rick's favorite..
The Epson M-Tracer Golf Swing Analyzer
See Rick's review here:
http://www.examiner.com/article/epson-m-tracer-golf-swing-analyzer-gives-data-to-the-determined-golfer?cid=db_articles
App of the Week:
Jaha - Free for IOS
"A Fitness Friend Finder"
For anyone looking to meet up with others in their area for sports and fitness activities, Jaha, a new iOS app that launched today, is the easiest way to bring people together. Jaha is a location-based app that helps find others in the users’ neighborhood to exercise, play a sport or work-out, together. With Jaha, it is easy to find a running/hiking partner, a tennis game, a fourth player for golf, a pick-up basketball/soccer/volleyball game, a yoga/Pilates partner, or another person for any other sports and fitness activity. Users fill out a profile section to identify their interests and can interact with other people to connect to participate in sports activities together. Jaha is the app where fitness people meet.
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