New products of July 11

WIRELESS HEADSET

Sony SBH80 Stereo Bluetooth Headset

$188

Inside, balanced armature drivers deliver clear mid- to high-range sound, with deep bass and rich audio.Take calls, watch movies and listen to music without fussing with cables. This headset by Sony does away with tangled cables, making it suitable for use during crowded commutes. It transmits audio via Bluetooth, using the latest AptX audio codec for better compression and higher-quality sound.

Noise-cancelling earbuds create a better listening environment. The headset rests comfortably at the back of the neck.

WIRELESS SPEAKER SYSTEM

Focal Easya Wireless Speakers

$3,699 

These wireless speakers are a minimalist's dream come true. The pair communicate wirelessly with a small hub which acts as the audio transmitter, doing away with 

cords. It  uses the AptX audio codec to prevent loss of audio quality.

The loudspeakers have a built-in 85RMS amplifier and an inverted dome tweeter made of aluminium and magnesium, providing a precise soundstage and faithful sound reproduction. To facilitate set-up, the loudspeakers and hub are pre-paired.

Analogue and digital inputs let the hub connect to all your devices - from CD players and DVD players to tablets and smartphones.

MIRRORLESS CAMERA

Sony Alpha A7S Full-frame Camera

$2,999

Sony's latest camera is a full-frame mirrorless which can also shoot 4K video. Its 12.2-megapixel full-frame Exmor CMOS sensor with a sensitivity range of ISO 50-409,600 allows you to shoot even in near-total darkness.

A powerful BIONZ X image processor lets the camera output in HD and 4K (3,840 x 2,160 pixels) video. There is support to shoot at a high frame rate, allowing for 120fps shooting at HD resolution (1,280 x 720 pixels).

Sony says the camera's gamma function, S-Log2 gamma, expands the dynamic range by up to 1,300 per cent to retain detail in shadows. In bright daylight, it reduces clipped highlights, which are the areas of an image where no data exists, causing the information to render as pure white.

The camera can save videos in the XAVC S-format, which allows for full-HD recording at 50Mbps with lower compression for better video quality.

APPLE IPHONE CASE

Transformers 4 iPhone 5/5s Lenticular 3D Case

$39.90

Transform your Apple iPhone with these Transformers-themed protective cases featuring Optimus Prime or Bumblebee from Transformers 4 - Age Of Extinction.

These lenticular designs give a 3-D effect. The snug-fitting case protects your iPhone 5 or iPhone 5s, while its neutral grey side will not clash with any iPhone colour scheme.

Each design has only 388 pieces and they are available at Universal Studios Singapore, Takashimaya Department Store and Villagesmith Gifts Workshop.

TRAVEL ACCESSORY

TrakDot Luggage Tracker

$88, available later this month

If you do not trust airlines and airports to mind your luggage, this tracker may help. The TrakDot has its own SIM card and can send an SMS to your phone to let you know its location and, therefore, if your luggage has arrived.

It works at most airports other than those in Japan and South Korea, which do not have GSM networks. The TrakDot has an annual subscription fee of US$20 (S$25), but it is free for the first year.

A free companion app for iOS and Android lets you know when you are within 9m of your luggage, to help you find it on the baggage carousel.

The TrakDot uses two AA batteries and is supposed to last up to 48 hours.

The tracker will be launched at the Natas Fair from Aug 29 to 31, at Booth 6H10 in Singapore Expo Hall 6.

GAMING MOUSE

ROCCAT Kone Pure Military Mouse

$129

According to its specs, this mouse has a 5,000 dpi Pro-optic (R4), which makes it one of the most high-powered optical sensors available. Its patented Easy-Shift technology lets you customise the buttons' functions for increased efficiency. Its LED lights are configurable, so you can make the mouse your signature gaming weapon. It comes in blue, green and brown. The Sense Military mousepad ($29) complements the design and provides a non-slip backing for precision in gaming.

This article was first published on July 09, 2014.
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