bluetooth wireless

Apr 23 2007

iSkin announces Cerulean wireless Bluetooth accessories for iPod and iPhone

iSkin today announced three stereo Bluetooth audio accessories to join the company’s line of products: the Cerulean TX+RX (Stereo Bluetooth 2.0 Transmitter/ Receiver) and the Cerulean F1 (Stereo Bluetooth 2.0 Earphones and Mobile Headset)

CeruleanTX 20070423 194934 iSkin announces Cerulean wireless Bluetooth accessories for iPod and iPhoneThe Cerulean TX is an accessory that connects to the iPod enabling it with stereo Bluetooth audio streaming capabilities. TX attaches to the iPod with no need for set-up or batteries. The TX can also be connected to a computer for instant wireless streaming of audio. TX automatically connects to a Cerulean RX equipped speaker, creating a wireless bond between the two devices.

The Cerulean RX docks with your favorite iPod speaker system, adding Bluetooth wireless audio functionality. RX equipped speakers seek out and pair with TX equipped iPods or computers and require no setup, additional software or batteries.

ceruleanf1 20070423 195313 iSkin announces Cerulean wireless Bluetooth accessories for iPod and iPhoneThe Cerulean F1 combines a stereo Bluetooth earphone with a mono mobile headset in a sleek and compact design. The F1 receives and reproduces crisp clean sounds from a TX equipped iPod or a stereo Bluetooth mobile device. The Cerulean F1 forms a bond with a TX equipped iPod and can be simultaneously connected to a supported mobile phone–automatically switching to headset mode upon incoming phone calls and resuming music playback when you’re done. The F1 features controls that allow you to adjust volume, cycle through tracks and pause playback.

TX+RX and F1 are expected to ship in May and will retail for USD$149.99 and USD$129.99 respectively.

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Apr 3 2006

Mac OS X Update released– 10.4.6

While this is not the news we are hoping to hear from Apple this week, having a more bug-free OS is always a worthy goal, so today’s release of the 10.4.6 update to Mac OS X is still cool by me. Launch Software Update and you will be greeted by the following information on what the update addresses:

The 10.4.6 Update is recommended for all users and includes general operating system fixes, as well as specific fixes for the following applications and technologies:

  • login and authentication in a variety of network environments

  • file access and byte range locking with AFP file sharing
  • network access when using proxy server automatic configuration files
  • connecting to Cisco VPN servers using IP/Sec
  • using Bluetooth wireless devices
  • searching iWork ’06 and Microsoft Office documents with Spotlight
  • saving Word documents automatically when using a network home directory
  • creating Automator workflows for iPhoto 6
  • synchronizing contacts and calendars to .Mac and mobile phones
  • mounting and unmounting iDisk volumes
  • compatibility with third party applications and devices
  • previous standalone security updates

For detailed information on this Update, please visit this website.

For detailed information on Security Updates, please visit this website.

This update is also available as a standalone download for various configurations of Mac OS X 10.4 supporting Mac on Apple’s Support Downloads page.

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Feb 14 2006

RadTech BT500 Mini Mouse

99589203 637a96402a m RadTech BT500 Mini MouseWires suck!! I hate wires, cords and cables. They are surely some kind of relative of the zoomorphized serpentine evil that tempted Eve in the Garden of Eden. If you leave two or more wires alone together for any length of time unsupervised, they will braid. If you have a cable anywhere close to anything in motion, it will get snagged by that mobile thing and cause catastrophe. Wires are bad.

Given my aversion to conductive lines that transmit signals between input devices and computers, it should not be the least bit surprising to you that I love “wi-fi,” radio frequency, Bluetooth or even infrared gizmos that free me from being tethered to my computer. It is my love for this freedom that brought me to test out the RadTech BT500 Mini Mouse.

Not only is this a Bluetooth wireless optical mouse–which you know I love–but it’s also a mini mouse. It’s only about 3 inches from front to back, but it fits nicely under my hand. It glides smoothly and clicks responsively using the left, right or middle mouse buttons. The scroll wheel has that satisfying “click” feedback that lets you know it’s working. And the LED and 800dpi optics have not failed me yet–tracks like a trooper.

99584198 75e368252e RadTech BT500 Mini Mouse

The free RadMouse software on RadTech’s website allows you to configure the mouse and all its buttons to function however you wish. You can even configure special keystrokes and actions on a “by application” basis. Very nice.

The mouse takes 2 AAA batteries (I recommend getting some nice rechargables) and only weighs a couple of ounces. I also recommend springing for the RadPak Travel Case when you order–it will save you USD$4 if you buy them together and if you’re going to be toting this little mouse around, you’re going to want to keep it safe in your backpack and you’ll also have a place to stash a replacement pair of batteries.

Now I must admit, when I first went shopping for a Bluetooth mouse, I was on my way to the coffee shop where I often do my writing and I was in a bit of a hurry. I stopped in at a department store with a computer department and got the salesman to show me where they kept their Bluetooth mice…if in fact they had any at all. They did, as it happened, but no name brands. No one I had heard of anyway. But I was in a rush and bought one that looked just like the RadTech BT500 Mini Mouse. It looked just like it to be sure…but that is where the similarities ended. The buttons were not as responsive as my new RadTech friend’s and there was no Mac software at all. A disappointing purchase to be sure. Instant buyer’s remorse.

Long story short (I know, “too late”), the RadTech BT500 Mini Mouse is a winner. I have no problem expressing my love for a product when it truly answers the call and this little mouse is just that kind of treasure. For USD$54.95 for the blue one or USD$55.95 for the silver, the RadTech BT500 Mini Mouse is an excellent choice for a mouse to take on the road. Except no substitutes.

UPDATE:

A MacMerc.com reader wrote in with a comment that I think bears mention:

Hi,

I love mine, too. Works as it should!

You forgot to mention a few key things:
-the auto-off and manual off switch battery saving feature
-it can fit you pocket, of course depending upon where the pocket is icon wink RadTech BT500 Mini Mouse
-silver and white colors match the respectively colored ‘books perfectly and the blue is so, blue.

Regards,

Larry

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