Nikon is back with their latest line of cameras… Wait they’re not cameras!! They’re the latest portable entertainment space. We’re not sure what happened to Nikon but we don’t really care, these headsets look uber-cool! Set for release on December 12, these two multimedia playback headsets are Nikon’s way of paving a path to a new media genre. And yes, there are two. First is the Media Port UP 300 (4GB) and the other is a higher-performance 300X (8GB). They both are Apple iPod compatible and they come with wi-fi ability. Tokyo passersbies can get a test drive for these headsets with built-in screen for video playback/streaming and Web surfing. The catch? $680 for the basic edition, and you’ll need to hook up with a Tokyo babe to get you one of these. [Crave]
Living in Bali I know of a few international DJs and I think it’s safe to say that most of them would appreciate memory foam padding in their headphones. This new Pioneer HDJ-2000 headphones has not only that, and no it doesn’t have a built-in scratch pad, but what it does have are 50mm driver units with a 3,500 MW input for the best sound at the highest volumes. And to make sure you can scratch in supreme comfort, there’s a unique magnesium swivel mechanism for 90 degree movement, not to mention that the said memory foam would mould to the shape of your ears. [Electricpig]
If you want to be an expert in Trumpet, the new EZ-TP Electronic Teaching Trumpet from Yamaha might be a good teacher for you. Yamaha has recently rolled out the device in the Japanese market. It is a digital way to learn the trumpet and you can also save your own songs to your computer. You can even download songs online and load them onto the EZ-TP with the supplied MIDI cable. [JapanTrendShop]
I wonder why Italy got ahead of the rest of the world with this kickass gadget but if you’re like us then you’d be thrilled to know it’s hitting the worldwide market very soon. You can tell from the looks of it (and from the specs) that this BenQ S6 Mobile Internet Device is somewhat of a super device. 800MHz Intel Atom CPU, 4.8-inch WVGA (800 x 480) display, 512MB DDR2 RAM, a 2GB SSD, Bluetooth 2.0 / WiFi, HSDPA, microSD slot, inbuilt G-sensor and support for an army of multimedia formats, and not to mention its super cool “free-surf” user interface. If all that still doesn’t impress you, watch the video after the jump. [Global Product Page via pocketables]
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Korg is famous for its high quality keyboards. The company has recently launched the brand new nanoSeries USB keyboards that measure only 320mm wide with a slim form factor. You will be able to bring home this USB Keyboard with your $90. Meanwhile, the nanoKontrol and nanoPad are priced at $109 each. These gadgets are available in October 2008. [Music Radar]
Pioneer will release the S-8EX and S-4EX Speaker series at the end of October 2008. The S-8EX is a 3-way center speaker that provides 2 x woofers 16cm, 14cm cone coaxial unit, and 3cm tweeter. Priced at €1500, the speaker produces a frequency range of 34Hz-100kHz, a sensitivity of 88.5dB (2.83V/1m), a frequency of 400 Hz, 2kHz, and an impedance of 6 ohm. Meanwhile, the Pioneer S-4EX retails for €2000. The speaker system provides a 16cm woofer, 14cm Middle and 3cm tweeter and has a frequency range of 34Hz-100kHz, a sensitivity of 85.5dB (2.83V/1m), a frequency of 400 Hz, and an impedance of 6 ohm. [DailyDigitals]
Artist INSA has joined together with design firm Rousseau to create the cool hanging bubble chair. The chair is actually part of the Designersblock 2008 show in London. This illuminated hanging bubble chair comes with an INSA’s trademark motifs. I like the purple color of the chair. Find out more pictures after the jump. [INSA Blog] More
Check out Toshiba’s latest approach in making portable multi-media devices, this time with its new JournE M400. This new device comes with a music player, video platform, photo viewer and built-in a DVB-T Tuner for easy access to TV programs without having to sit in front of a television set. The 4.3 inch, anti-glare TFT-LCD screen is designed to handle outdoor viewing , making it easier to watch content outdoors. The JournE M400 has a micro SD card slot and Toshiba will bundle a 1GB micro SD card with a SD card-adaptor for customer to add extra memory. Toshiba JournE M400 will be available across Europe during the fourth quarter, 2008. [TOSHIBA]
Logitech comes back with a new Logitech Z5 Omnidirectional Speakers. The speakers is using a single USB cable for both sound and power cord, so you can leave your desk clean from cables. The speaker also produces good quality sound for this class of speakers. [UberGizmo]
NAU is currently working on the next generation state of the art interface. The immersive cocoon is a human-sized dome with 360 degree display on its interior, allowing you to reach out and ‘grab’ information from all around you, just like some scene in Minority Report. It opens a new door for complex multiplayer online games where you get to fight off enemies who approach from all directions, or even virtual museums or gyms. NAU hopes to complete its prototype Cocoon by October 2009, with models commercially available by 2014. [CNN VIA Upcoming Videogames]
