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Lots of people use their smartphone for portable recordings and while the iPhone 4S has a great mic, it’s not designed for great recordings. If you’re in the need for such a device but do not want to shell out some major cash for something like the pros use, then you should head down to your local Best Buy and give Zoom’s new H2n Handy Recorder a look. The H2n comes with five studio-quality microphones that are offer, “Mid-Side (MS) stereo, a technique used for many years in film and broadcast, 90° X/Y stereo, 2-channel and 4-channel surround sound.” The 1.8-inch backlit LCD display helps you monitor your recording as it happens along with built-in speaker. Basically, you’re getting a sweet recording tool for two bills and you can get it now from Best Buy.
Zoom Launches the H2n Handy Recorder, Available Nationwide at Best Buy
First and only portable handheld recorder with five studio-quality microphones onboard
Hauppauge, NY – (November 3, 2011) – Zoom’s new H2n Handy Recorder is now available nationwide at all Best Buy locations. Representing a new generation of portable recording, the H2n is Zoom’s most innovative handheld recorder to date. The H2n packs groundbreaking features into an ultra-portable device that allows you to record pristine audio anywhere you go. Affordably priced, the H2n is available for $199.
The H2n features Zoom’s best microphones yet and is the only portable recorder with five studio-quality microphones onboard. This design enables the H2n to offer four unique recording modes: Mid-Side (MS) stereo, a technique used for many years in film and broadcast, 90° X/Y stereo, 2-channel and 4-channel surround sound. With its newly designed user interface, 1.8-inch backlit LCD display for crystal-clear monitoring and built-in reference speaker that allows you to playback recordings on the spot, the H2n is remarkably easy to use in any application.
“We are extremely excited to partner with Best Buy for the nationwide H2n release,” says James Tsaptsinos, Vice President of Sales for Zoom. “Our original H2 audio recorder became the standard in portable recording, and the H2n has continued with that tradition, becoming the new standard within the music, broadcast, and film industries.”
Zoom H2n features include:
• Four recording modes including Mid-Side stereo, 90° X/Y stereo, 2-channel and 4-channel surround sound
• Data recovery to eliminate recording loss due to accidental power down or power outage
• High-speed USB 2.0 interface and 20 hours of battery life powered by 2 AA
• 1.8 inch backlit LCD and built-in reference speaker that allows play back instantly
• Optional accessory pack with windscreen, tripod, protective case, and remote control
No matter the application, the H2n handheld recorder brings the very best in stereo recording in a convenient, user-friendly package that fits in your pocket.
Zoom H2n Handy Recorder. The new standard in portable recording.
The H2n is available now at Best Buy stores nationwide for $199.
To request additional information about Zoom, please contact PR Representative Brad Hobbs at (305) 576-1171 x119 or by e-mail at bradhobbs@maxborgesagency.com.
About Zoom:
Zoom is renowned all over the world for its recording and guitar effects gear. Headquartered in Tokyo, Zoom has continuously created a diverse line of original, innovative audio products from effect processors, to rhythm machines, samplers and recorders. Samson Technologies is the exclusive U.S. distributor of Zoom products. Samson is based in Hauppauge, New York.
zoom.co.jp / samsontech.com
Are you looking for a way to put some pizazz into your next USB drive? Do you like Spider-Man, Iron Man or Wolverine? Okay, then we’ve got something for you! Marvel Classics has allowed Dane-Elec to bring these Super Hero’s to a computer near you and in quantities of 4GB. You can slap one of these three guys into your USB port for $14.99. Take a look at the press release below for more info and stop by Dane-Elect for more deets.
Dane-Elec USB Drives Make Being a Super Hero a Reality
Spider-Man, Iron Man and Wolverine All Come to Life Just in Time for the Holidays
Irvine, CA – November 3, 2011 – Dane-Elec, a global leader in consumer electronics, today announced that it is launching its newest USB drive product line with Marvel Entertainment, LLC. Three of the most exciting members of the Marvel Classic heroes – Spider-Man, Iron Man and Wolverine – will be brought to life in the form of 4GB flash drives, just in time for the holidays.
“The combination of the Marvel Classic Heroes and Dane-Elec’s leading manufacturing capabilities has produced an amazing and iconic line of USB drives,” said Sherry Chapman, director of marketing for Dane-Elec. “Kids of all ages, even adults who are kids-at-heart, will be able to tap the superpowers of the new Marvel USB drives for all their file transfer needs.”
Dane-Elec transports users’ files into the superpower world of three of the most popular Classic Heroes:
• SPIDER-MAN: Step into the world of Spider-Man, one filled with superhuman strength, super-fast reflexes, and a precognitive sense of approaching danger. The Spider-Man USB Drive comes in the life-like shape of the Amazing Spider-Man himself.
• IRON MAN: Experience the engineering genius of the infamous Iron Man and Tony Stark’s masterful gold- and titanium-armored suit. Dane-Elec brings the power and mystique of Iron Man to life with the Iron Man USB Drive.
• WOLVERINE: Possessing animal-keen senses, retracting adamantium claws, and the ability to heal from virtually any wound or toxin at an accelerated rate, Wolverine is a true legend.
Make being a Super Hero a reality with Spider-Man, Iron Man, and Wolverine. Each USB drive includes exclusive content and a one-month subscription to Marvel Digital Comics, giving access to more than 10,000 comics online.
Pricing and Availability:
Dane-Elec’s new Marvel 4GB USB drives are available at retailers at $14.99 (MSRP). Each USB comes with a five-year warranty.
For more information regarding Dane-Elec, visit www.dane-elec.com
About Marvel Entertainment
Marvel Entertainment, LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of The Walt Disney Company, is one of the world’s most prominent character-based entertainment companies, built on a proven library of over 8,000 characters featured in a variety of media over seventy years. Marvel utilizes its character franchises in entertainment, licensing and publishing. For more information visit www.marvel.com. Super Hero(es) is a co-owned registered trademark.
About Dane-Elec
Dane-Elec is one of the largest manufacturers of flash memory products, storage and consumer electronic devices in the world. For over 25 years Dane-Elec has provided consistent quality and industry-leading products to customers across the globe.
Leading brands including Duracell, Marvel, Blizzard, Hello Kitty, Harry Potter, Disney and many more around the world, rely on Dane-Elec’s expertise to deliver high quality, customized storage solutions. Acknowledged as one of the authorities in quality memory products, Dane-Elec Memory designs, assembles and distributes its products through its own network in the U.S, Europe (France, United-Kingdom, Germany, Belgium, Scandinavia, Holland, Italy and Spain), Asia and Israel.
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Hey geeks, Cadence has a few watches for your to celebrate Binary Day with and it’s in 4-bit fashion. The UTC Chrono, Chrono, and Retrograde watches are styled in a classy and ultra-nerd look without the common Roman numeral or standard 0 through 9 numbering (Base 10) system. Nope, these puppies talk computer talk, just 1s and 0s. So, if you’re a true geek or just want to impress your friends with something off the wall, then head on over to Cadence’s site and put a bit or two into your mouth.
In Honor of Binary Day, Cadence Watch Company Announces Their 2011 Fall Lineup of 4-Bit Watches
Binary Day Giveaway – Enter for a chance to win a geek chic watch: 4-Bit Retrograde, 4-Bit UTC Chrono or 4-Bit Chrono
Take 25% off all Cadence 4-bit watches on Binary Day
Philadelphia, PA – 11111 – The Cadence Watch Company today announced their fall lineup of 4-Bit Watches: 4-Bit Retrograde, 4-Bit UTC Chrono and 4-Bit Chrono. Each watch is subtle, classy and geek chic, replacing the usual roman numerals with 4-bit binary – the system of 1’s and 0’s that all computers rely on.
“We received a lot of great feedback on the 4-bit UTC Chrono Watch,” says Vanya Buvac, president and CEO of Cadence Watch Company. “Some users really liked and needed the chronograph function, others just wanted the dual time feature and some wanted both. So on November 1, 2011, a special binary day (11-1-11), we are excited to introduce the 4-Bit Retrograde and 4-Bit Chrono without UTC, giving our customers options.”
Cadence is excited to give away a 4-Bit Watch on one of the last binary days of the year. It is easy to enter, visit http://CadenceWatch.com/4-bit-holiday, choose your favorite 4-Bit Watch design and your name will be added to the drawing to win.
Kicking off the lineup is the new 4-Bit Retrograde watch, not only displaying the local time in 4-bit binary this watch also displays dual time or Universal Coordinated Time (UTC) so you’ll always know the time on the mother ship. Available with a black or white face this watch has a striking 43mm stainless steel case with stylish leather wristband.
Also utilizing the functionality of UTC, the 4-Bit UTC Chrono is a classy timepiece that features a chronograph. It has a stylish appearance with a 43mm stainless steel case and the luminescent hands set against a primarily black face and genuine black leather strap.
Last but certainly not least, for techies who want the functionality of the chronograph but have no need for UTC, Cadence has designed the 4-Bit Chrono. Boasting a 43mm stainless steel case and leather wristband, this watch is classy enough to wear on any occasion.
Each watch utilizes a Japanese Miyota movement with is an extremely reliable time keeper that never requires winding and sapphire coated quartz glass to help prevent the watch face from scratching.
All three watches are can be previewed at:http://CadenceWatch.com/4-bit-holiday. The 4-Bit Retrograde and 4-Bit Chrono without UTC are available for $185 and the 4-Bit Chrono is priced at $195.
On Binary Day only take 25% off on all Cadence 4-bit watches at http://cadencewatch.com/4-bit-brand.
About Cadence Watch Company
The Cadence Watch Company designs, produces and distributes branded performance and lifestyle watches. Based in Philadelphia, the company started in 2001 developing their initial product, a patented stroke rate monitoring watch for rowing. Since then, the company has grown into designing creative and unique lifestyle watches. Cadence and 4-bit are trademarks of The Cadence Watch Company. For more information about The Cadence Watch Company and the 4-bit giveaway, please visit http://CadenceWatch.com/4-bit-holiday.
SuperTooth was assteemed the Car Accessory of the Year award by iLounge for it’s SuperTooth HD Bluetooth hands-free device. As reported here on SvenOnTech, the HD unit has superb sound and amazing staying power with its 20 hours of talk-time and up to 1,000 hours of standby. The visor mounted HD stays out of your way and points the speaker toward your ears. All around, good stuff and iLounge agrees.
SuperTooth HD Awarded ‘Car Accessory of the Year’ by iLounge
Recognized as the best Bluetooth speakerphone on the market with strong sound quality and ability to post messages on social networks via voice, the SuperTooth HD appears in the 2012 iPhone + iPod Buyers’ Guide
Nebias, France – November 2, 2011 – SuperTooth, leading manufacturer worldwide of Bluetooth speakerphones, just received distinction for its HD which was named ‘Car Accessory of the Year’ by the preeminent Apple authority iLounge, a distinction published in the 2012 iPhone + iPod Buyers’ Guide which went live November 1st.
“Of all the car accessories we tested for iPhones and iPods in 2011, SuperTooth HD was a real standout,” said Jeremy Horwitz, Editor-in-Chief of iLounge. “Excellent sound quality, a great industrial design, and impressive speech recognition technology made it worthy of our Car Accessory of the Year Award.”
“We couldn’t be more excited to receive this award from iLounge,” said Yves Le Reun, SuperTooth’s Vice President of Sales & Marketing. “We first debuted the SuperTooth HD in March and it continues to receive accolades for its unique design and ability to communicate on social networks via voice.”
According to the 2012 iPhone + iPod Buyers’ Guide, the SuperTooth HD is described as:
“The current visor-mounted speakerphone champion has Bluetooth 3.0 support, a rechargeable battery with 20 to 1,000 hours of run time, and the strongest sound quality we’ve heard from a device like this. Novel is an optional, subscription-based Siri-like speech to text service for all iPhones, turning your voice into SMS, email, Twitter or Facebook posts; it can read new messages to you, too. Even without this feature, it’s a very powerful pick… This easy-to-use $129 model redefined ‘premium’ features with strong audio quality and Siri-like voice controls that work even without an iPhone 4S. A very nice advance.”
To read the iLounge 2012 iPhone + iPod Buyers’ Guide, visit www.iLounge.com.
The SuperTooth HD is available now on SuperToothStore.com for $129. To learn more about the SuperTooth HD, visit www.supertooth.net/EN/HD/ and watch the video here supertooth.dial2do.com/home/learn_more.
To learn more about SuperTooth products, visit SuperTooth.net and follow SuperTooth on facebook.com/SuperToothFB and Twitter @supertoothkits.
About SuperTooth
SuperTooth, headquartered in Nebias, France, is the world leading manufacturer of Bluetooth speakerphones and portable accessories. In 2004, SuperTooth created the concept of a Bluetooth speakerphone that could be clipped onto a car’s sun visor. The company prides itself on being the only manufacturer of speakerphones owning its own factory, managing and operating the entire production and supply chain – from initial designs and concepts, to the manufacturing and packaging. Today SuperTooth has grown into the bestselling speakerphone brand in Europe with a 70% market share, continuing to expand its international presence in more than 35 countries. For further information, please visit: www.SuperTooth.net.
If you’re looking to enter the next chapter of Motorolo’s Android book, then tomorrow you can pre-order your Android RAZR, the thin, sleek, and speedy Droid from the soon-to-be Google hardware division. The RAZR is a mere 7.1 mm thin but has a large 4.3-inch Super AMOLED display. Don’t forget about that LTE inside for fast Internet surfing in America’s largest next-generation network. The RAZR will set you back $300 with a two year commitment.
Customers can pre-order the DROID RAZR™ starting tomorrow at 8 a.m. EST for $299.99 with a new two-year customer agreement and data plan at www.droiddoes.com/DroidRazr.
The DROID RAZR not only shreds through the Web at blazing 4G LTE speeds, it does it in style with a 4.3-inch Super AMOLED™ Advanced display and measuring 7.1 mm thin. DROID RAZR is also packed with brains and security giving customers apps like MotoCast™ and features like remote wipe, pin lock and government-grade encryption for email, calendar and contacts.
DROID RAZR customers can take advantage of the Super AMOLED Advanced display and 4G LTE speeds to stream videos with NFL Mobile, only from Verizon. Fans can stay up to date on news, schedules and scores from their favorite teams. NFL Mobile is included at no additional charge for 4G LTE customers for the remainder of the 2011 season. DROID RAZR customers will have access to Verizon Wireless’ 4G LTE network that now covers more than 186 million Americans coast to coast with additional markets planned before year end.
Customers may also pre-order in stores or by calling 1 800 2 JOIN IN. Pre-orders of the DROID RAZR will ship no later than Nov. 10.
About Verizon Wireless
Verizon Wireless operates the nation’s largest 4G LTE network and largest, most reliable 3G network. The company serves 107.7 million total wireless connections, including 90.7 million retail customers. Headquartered in Basking Ridge, N.J., with nearly 83,000 employees nationwide, Verizon Wireless is a joint venture of Verizon Communications (NYSE, NASDAQ: VZ) and Vodafone (LSE, NASDAQ: VOD). For more information, visit www.verizonwireless.com. To preview and request broadcast-quality video footage and high-resolution stills of Verizon Wireless operations, log on to the Verizon Wireless Multimedia Library at www.verizonwireless.com/multimedia.
It didn’t take long for someone to put Siri into A Space Odyssey 2001 and remind us of how Siri is much like HAL. Now ThinkGeek brings Iris, Siri backwards, 9000 cradle for your iPhone 4S to allow for you to control your iPhone via a single button remote. The expensive cradle of $60 packs a mic and speaker into the box along with the infamous red glowing “eye” to remind you that HAL, I mean, Iris is listening.
ThinkGeek is announcing today that it will release an accessory for the iPhone 4S that works with Siri, named Iris 9000. The Iris 9000 is a voice control module for iPhone 4S & Siri that allows for you to control Siri from across the room.
Simply place your iPhone into the Iris 9000 cradle and use the included micro remote to trigger Siri from up to 50 feet away. Just tap the Iris 9000 remote button once, listen for the Siri chime and speak your command or question. The built in mic on the Iris 9000 picks up your voice from across the room and the embedded speaker amplifies Siri’s spoken responses.
You can also make and receive calls using the Iris 900 like a standard speakerphone. Oh, and the Iris 9000′s glowing eye flickers along with Siri’s voice!
The Iris 9000 will be available in Spring 2012 for $59.99 and ThinkGeek has begun taking email requests today, which will alert those who sign up the moment the product is available for shipping.
Below are some more specs on the Iris 9000. However, if you’d like more info or would like to chat about the product, contact me [Jessica Darrican / 305-576-1171 x.116 / Jessica@maxborgesagency.com].
Got an HTC Amaze 4G? Love the speed of the peppy network on T-Mobile? Wondering how to keep things peppy through the day without being near a wall charger? You may wish to look at PowerSkin’s new skin for the HTC Amaze and, sorry for the pun, be amazed by the extra 410 minutes of talk time. More data time, too. The skin is 100% recyclable outside of the battery and electronics so when it’s time to replace it, you can feel good about dropping it into a recycle bucket.
Modesto, CA – October 20, 2011 – PowerSkin® continues to dominate the category for Android portable power solutions with the launch of its newest battery case for the HTC Amaze 4G, featuring 1500 mAh of battery capacity integrated into its smooth silicone exterior.
Extending talk time up to 410 extra minutes, the HTC Amaze 4G PowerSkin® is not only a reliable back-up power source for all-day phone use, the skin is also 100% recycled (except for the battery and internal components) making it a green option for consumers seeking more power with less environmental impact.
“Every PowerSkin® we bring to market reflects our commitment to the highest standards of safety, quality and performance,” said David Becker, Vice President of Sales and Marketing at PowerSkin® / XPAL Power. “As the leading battery case maker for Android phones, each one of our skins provides top-notch protection and power encased in an eco-friendly design that consumers can feel good about using.”
The HTC Amaze 4G skin will be available in T-Mobile stores nationwide next week for $69.99, and is also available now on Amazon.com and www.Power-Skin.com.
To learn more about PowerSkin® products visit www.Power-Skin.com and contact Jennifer Reiss at 305-576-1171 ext. 144 or via e-mail at jenniferreiss@maxborgesagency.com.
Follow PowerSkin® on Facebook at www.facebook.com/PowerSkinCases and on Twitter.
About PowerSkin®
PowerSkin® silicone cases with built-in batteries provide twice the power for your smartphone, featuring sleek, protective designs that fit your phone and fit your style. PowerSkin® is XPAL Powered, meaning it’s charged by patented battery technology that reflects the highest standards for safety, quality and performance. Designed to be your go-to, go-anywhere, go on-and-on power source, PowerSkin® has got you – and your phone – covered. For more information, visit: www.power-skin.com.
About XPAL Power
XPAL Power, a subsidiary of TennRich International, is a California-based corporation with its sales and marketing team located in the United States. The TennRich design team is located in Taiwan, and the company-owned factory in Shenzhen, PRC is the first factory in China to focus on rechargeable lithium polymer batteries and is currently one of the largest manufacturers of portable power packs in Asia. The XPAL Powered™ seal stands for quality, safety and efficiency – a guarantee that these traits are inside every product that authenticates through the XPAL verification service. XPAL Verified™ is an authentication process that underscores our commitment to quality, using complex algorithms to detect and transfer battery serial numbers to verify its legitimacy – a safeguard customers can trust. For more information, please visit www.xpalpower.com.
Travelers know how crummy electronics can be when it comes time to pack in all the stuff that keeps it going, aka, chargers. Some are small but those pesky prongs that stick out make packing difficult. Some have collapsible prongs but are large. Shesh, can some one give us a break? As David Lee Roth use to say, one break, coming up! XtremeMac has released the InCharge hOme USB which is slim and has a collapsible prongs for easy traveling and packing. The cable can also be be removed and used on any Mac or PCs USB port for charging and syncing. It can be yours for $29.99.
Oakdale, MN – October 18, 2011 – XtremeMac, a leading designer and manufacturer of accessories and audio solutions for Apple devices, is thrilled to announce the new InCharge Home USB Wall Charger, the perfect travel charger, slim and full power. With 10 watts of power, the InCharge Home USB provides rapid charging for iPod, iPhone or iPad as well as other USB powered devices.
The compact InCharge Home USB features a slim design with collapsible prongs for easy portability and convenience when traveling. Additionally, the low profile InCharge Home USB allows access to a second wall outlet. The included 4ft detachable USB to 30 pin cable can be used for charging/syncing with a computer.
The InCharge Home USB is available now in the U.S. for $29.99 at www.XtremeMac.com.
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About XtremeMac:
Celebrating its 10 year anniversary, XtremeMac is a portfolio brand of Imation Corp. (NYSE:IMN). Founded in 2001, the same year Apple introduced the first iPod, XtremeMac provides innovative solutions to protect, power and play Apple devices. The brand’s award winning cases, speaker docks and charging solutions incorporate leading edge design and advanced technology to enhance customer experience with Apple products. Additional information can be found at XtremeMac.com, Facebook/XtremeMac and Twitter/XtremeMac.
XtremeMac, the “X” logo, and InCharge are trademarks of Imation Corp. iPhone, iPod, iPod Classic, iPod nano and iPod touch are trademarks of Apple Inc, registered in the U.S. and other countries. iPad is a trademark of Apple Inc.
Okay, Star Trek Fans, here’s your chance to own a special spoon to feed your special kid. The Star Trek Enterprise Light-Up Feeding System from ThinkGeek can help you relive dreams of the Enterprise NCC-1701 as you first saw it from your high chair for only $24.99. Yes, the spoon can be removed and washed.
The first thing I thought when I saw this was, ‘Wow, that looks like my old HTC Windows Mobile smartphone from 2007.” The Keystone ECO Slider gives you a slide-out keyboard connecting to your iPhone via Bluetooth. Like some of the Android and yesteryear smartphones, Keystone brings to the iPhone the ability to always have a keyboard with you in a small and compact form. Take a look after the jump for more details.
Sunrise, FL – October 12, 2011 – Concord Keystone announces the launch the Keystone ECO Slider, a compact, ultra-thin and lightweight slide-out physical keyboard for the iPhone® 4S/4.
The Keystone ECO Slider connects to the iPhone wirelessly using Bluetooth® technology and is an alternative to the virtual on-screen keyboard. The Keystone ECO Slider answers the need of users who prefer a physical keyboard to quickly and easily type emails, text messages, and notes with accuracy and speed.
The pairing of the Bluetooth keyboard with the iPhone is easy. Just press a few buttons and wait for the 4-digit pin appearing on the phone screen, key them in the keyboard and the connection is established. No software installation is necessary. The ECO Slider is slim and adds little to the outline and footprint of the iPhone 4S/4 and maintains the minimalist design of the phone. The ECO slider keyboard boasts a sturdy hard-click, fifty key configuration and comes in a 2-level sliding case. The top case is a protective case for the iPhone, which allows full access to volume control, mute switch and ports, and unobstructed use of the camera. The Bluetooth keyboard is hidden neatly beneath the top phone case when it is not in use. With a flip of the finger, the keyboard quickly slides out and the virtual keyboard vanishes, leaving more visible screen space, which is an added advantage for people who routinely receive and respond to longer emails. The keyboard is powered by a built-in rechargeable battery, which can be recharged with a mini-USB cable that is included with the Keystone ECO Slider. Users can expect up to 30 hours of use before recharging.
The Keystone ECO Slider is compatible with both AT&T and Verizon iPhone 4S/4 and is available at http://www.concordkeystone.com