New products of Aug 17

New products of Aug 17

PORTABLE CHARGER

Sony CP-B20 USB Portable Charger

$149

If 20,000mAh of portable juice is not enough to satisfy the needs of all your devices for a day, you may be carting around too many toys.

This portable charger has four USB output ports, making it possible for you to share power with others, with a 6.9A output.

The pack uses a Sony Lithium-ion battery with proprietary Hybrid Gel technology that is supposed to retain more than 90 per cent of its capacity even after 1,000 charging cycles.

TURNTABLE

Pioneer PLX-1000 Turntable

$1,099

Welcome retro music's return in style with this top-of-the-line analogue turntable by Pioneer. It has a user-friendly layout with quick tempo control capability, start/stop button and a lighted speed guide for the platter.

The turntable's direct drive mechanism provides high torque for stable rotation and precise control of the record.


The RCA jacks are gold-plated, providing low impedance for better sound quality.The player has a zinc die-cast chassis for the top section, reinforced with a base made of 8mm-thick resin and 9mm-thick vibration-dampening material for stable playback.

MOUSE

Logitech G402 Gaming Mouse

$65

Logitech calls this the fastest gaming mouse ever made. The new G402 mouse uses Logitech's Fusion Engine sensor that is said to reliably track over 500 inches per second, alongside Delta Zero sensor technology for pixel-perfect sniping.

A dots per inch (dpi) setting lets you switch mouse sensitivity on the fly, all the way from 240dpi up to a blistering 4,000dpi.

The mouse is designed for rapid movement. Lightweight materials and low-friction feet ensure that the mouse glides smoothly.

HEADPHONES

Creative SB Inferno Gaming Headset

$69

Gamers looking for an affordable headset can consider the SB Inferno. Designed for use with the PC and PS4, it uses 40mm full-spectrum Neodymium drivers for powerful audio tuned for gaming. The headphones promise to deliver every quiet footstep and gun reload - and every massive cinematic explosion, too.

Cloth-covered cushioned earcups and a lightweight headband keep the headset comfortable for extended gaming sessions. A detachable microphone with in-line volume control lets you communicate with your teammates easily.

HEADPHONES

Pioneer SE-MX9 Club Sound Headphones

$399

If music is more your thing, check out the SE-MX9 Club Sound Headphones. Pioneer says its two high-performance 50mm drivers can replicate the sound experience of nightclubs, providing rich bass and clear mids and highs.

The emphasis is on comfort, with a headband wrapped in soft silicone material designed to hug the head and provide a stable, comfortable fit. The cord-integrated microphone and remote control offers convenient access to incoming voice calls.

The ear plates are of solid aluminium. The SE-MX9 comes in silver, black or copper.

BACKPACK

Canon Professional Backpack

$289

You have already invested hundreds of dollars in a beautiful camera. Now, ensure it is well protected in a suitable bag.

Made of a durable nylon, Canon's backpack has a base of synthetic rubber that resists chemicals and extreme temperatures, and a rain cover and waterproof zipper to shield it from splashes.

It has enough space for a full set of equipment, including a tripod and even a 15-inch laptop. For maximum security, the equipment can be placed in a compartment accessible only from the back. If there is anything you will need quick access to, there is a top compartment.

This article was published on Aug 13 in Digital Life, The Straits Times.

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