X10 Mystery BOC
X10 “Box of Crap”
Link: X10
Dick has ordered an X10 Mystery BOC and does a “What’s In the Box?” with Leo. They’re not exactly bowled over. The conclusion is that the box has been aptly named. Dick has gone where angels refuse to tread, so you don’t have to.
Match Game and Set
Much more interesting [...]
Archive of posts tagged a2dp
Episode 973
Episode 946
Jabra Stone
Bluetooth Headset
Link: Jabra
The brand new bluetooth headset from Jabra, the Stone is so called because when the earpiece is slotted back into the portable charging station, the whole unit resembles a pebble. The main attraction is the sleek design, but also with useful features – dual microphone with noise cancellation, touch volume control, indicator [...]
Episode 932
Iqua BHS-702
Bluetooth Stereo Headset
Link: Iqua
Turn-The-Tables-Tuesday
Another gadget in Leo’s ongoing series of Bluetooth Stereo Headphones, the Iqua Pendant BHS-702 is more light-weight, just a pair of in-ear noise-isolation headphones which can be hung around the neck lanyard-style.
Meter Reading via Satellite
New York City is rolling out wireless water meters, and reading of the meters is going to [...]
Episode 926
FakeTV
Burglar Deterrent
Link: FakeTV
A heads-up from listener Ian from Australia, the FakeTV is a panel of multi-colour LED lights whose output resembles that of a 27″ LCD HDTV to fool potential burglars into thinking that someone is watching TV in the house.
Flowers for Madame
Another writing credit in Dick’s CV: ventrilooquist Wayland Flowers and Madame.
Hubba Hubba
Leo betrays [...]
Episode 923
Jabra Halo
Stereo Bluetooth Headset
Link: Jabra
Jabra’s bluetooth headsets have proved to be very popular, and it’s come out with another model, this time with stereo, supporting Bluetooth A2DP, called the Jabra Halo. The earcups just sit over your ears. According to Dick, the sound is crystal clear, but the music is a little bass-shy for Dick’s [...]
