Accessory of the Week If you have an Apple iPad, the chances are you’ll have some kind of accessory to protect it. While a Jiffy bag would do, you’ll probably be inclined to consider something more enduring. Typing on a piece of glass has a few shortcomings too – not only the lack of tactile responsiveness but the fact that the virtual keyboard covers half the screen. iLuv‘s combination of keyboard and cover is an accessory that provides a stylish approach to these issues and has been revamped for the iPad 2.
The iLuv ICK826 fits the iPad 2 by simply sliding it into a leather frame that forms the inside of half of the book-style cover and then tucking in a tongue behind it. Strategically placed gaps and holes in the leather allow for the docking connector and Camera to be used in situ. Read the rest of this entry »
Accessory of the Week I’ve never been a fan of Bluetooth headsets, but Jabra’s Stone 2 is one of the first I’ve tried that I’d consider using regularly.
Jabra’s Stone 2: the design is ‘boomless’…
For one thing, it’s more discreet than many of its ilk. There’s no big black block poking out of your ear, blue light flashing for all to see. The power and Bluetooth LEDs are tucked round the back, out of view. Read the rest of this entry »
Review Hands-free connections for mobile phones have come a long way from wired earpiece-and-microphone combos. Mind you, it’s still a comic pleasure to see people using these as they hold the microphone near their mouths just to be sure. The arrival of Bluetooth nixed the cables but created problems of connectivity, complicated set-up procedures and often poor reliability.
Motion carried: Aliph’s Jawbone Era
The headset to really solve the faff of pairing was the first Jawbone from Aliph. It was simple, effective and beautifully designed – if laughably huge compared to the current models. Since then, Jawbones have evolved, though they still use the same underlying technology: a sensor rests on your jaw bone that monitors vibrations so it knows when you’re talking, activating noise-cancelling when needed. Read the rest of this entry »
