New products of September 1

COMPACT CAMERA

Canon PowerShot SX400 IS

$249

The latest addition to Canon's high zoom compact camera range, the SX400 IS is designed for capturing that perfect long-distance shot.

It has a 24mm wide-angle lens with an optical zoom of up to 30x. Using Canon's ZoomPlus technology, it can digitally extend the zoom range to 60x while maintaining high image quality.

The camera is powered by Canon's DIGIC 4+ image processor, as well as a 16.0 megapixel, 1/2.3-inch CCD sensor, providing rapid auto-focusing and high speed start-up. It can also record videos in 720p HD resolution at 25 frames per second.

PORTABLE CHARGER

Magic-Pro MiniQ BT-Power

$89

The MiniQ BT-Power comes with a Bluetooth-enabled headset which should solve the problem of misplaced headsets.

The headset has a talk time of three hours and a standby time of three days. When not in use, it can be slotted into its dock in the charger.

The device has a capacity of 7800mAh and a 5V/2.1A USB output. At 189g, it is light enough to carry around. It comes in black and white.

GAMING HEADPHONES

CM Storm Resonar Headphones

$79

Designed for gaming on the go, the CM Storm Resonar's 8mm drivers are housed in lightweight aluminium for durability and portability.

A patented adjustable bass-boost dial called BassFX lets you crank up the bass for more realistic explosions and gunfire.

A tangle-free cable, with in-line remote and microphone, make the headphones suitable for listening to music and taking phone calls.

Three sizes of noise-cancelling ear buds are provided, so you can choose the perfect fit for your ears.

A hard carrying case is included for protecting your headphones, while a 3.5mm splitter lets you use the Resonar on mobile devices, as well as your laptop.

HEADPHONES

Jabra Step Wireless

$108

Get rid of tangled cables with Jabra's Step Wireless earbuds. The set uses Bluetooth to eliminate the need for wires within a range of up to 10m.

Noise-isolating earbuds and 10mm dynamic speakers deliver high-quality wireless stereo sound. Three sizes of ear gels are included.

The Step Wireless is also rain- and dust-resistant. A built-in microphone lets you take calls.The battery should last for about four hours of music playback or talk time and up to six days on standby.

SPEAKER

Yamazoki Moktak Speaker

$149

Handy for outdoor use, this speaker system consists of two speakers and a connecting cable.

When not in use, the hemispherical speakers can be put together to create a ball secured with magnetic closures.

The flexible silicone-covered cable functions as a hook, handle or a stand, so that the speakers can be set at various angles.

Using Bluetooth 3.0 and NFC, the Moktak plays music wirelessly for up to eight hours on a single charge.
It can last up to eight hours of play time and up to 30 days of standby.

NETWORK ACCESSORY

Aztech HL129EP SmartLink HomePlug AV2

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Stream music and movies, as well as play online games, even when you are a distance from your router.

The HL129EP SmartLink HomePlug plugs into your powerline to transmit data, so you do not have to worry about having messy Ethernet cables throughout the house.

A pass-through feature leaves your power outlet free for other devices, even while the HomePlug is in use.

The device uses Aztech's SmartLink technology to use all three of the powerline's wires, including the earth wire, to transmit data at up to 1200Mbps.

It can be pre-ordered at Comex 2014, which will be held in Suntec Singapore, Levels 4 and 6 from tomorrow till Sunday.

This article was published on Aug 27 in Digital Life, The Straits Times.

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