Let’s face it. Electronics have always had a high ranking when it comes to gift lists. We have compiled a list of the year’s hottest products that you may not have be aware of.
Tivoli has been around forever but their latest Music System Two is one of their best. We love the cherry and metallic taupe color of this compact system that is better than the last model. Although it does not have a CD player, it now offersBluetooth wireless technology so you can stream from any enabled computer or smart phone directly to the speaker without any wires. This model, which comes with a remote control, also has an AM/FM radio, separate amplifiers, custom drivers and an adjustable bottom-firing subwoofer along with dual rear firing bass ports for extended bass. It can be used either in the living room as a showpiece model or upstairs paired up as an alarm clock complete with snooze and sleep timers, and dual, independent alarms.
When it comes to watching movies, Benq gives the home theater system new meaning. Not only does the W1070 projector have 1080p full high definition brilliant image projection but it also has 3D capability and a crystal clear projection.The projector also features a 10,000:1 contrast ratio for stunningly vivid images, built-in 10-watt stereo speakers, and support for Blu-ray players, gaming consoles, and PCs. This model has Benq’s SmartEco technology for longer lamp life, adjusting the power to deliver the best quality contrast and brightness available using just the required amount of light, reducing power consumption. We love the unit’s out-of-the-box calibration, which allows users to simply plug and play without having to adjust the settings.After experiencing a Benq home theater, you may never want to leave home again.
The iPhone 5 has taken photography to a new level but when it comes to panoramic photography, Motrr’s Galileo offers precision like no other. This is the easiest way to capture continuous panoramic photos through pan and tilt rotation. You can easily turn an iPhone into a remote controlled video camera with full 360-degree rotation and control the image that you view. The Bluetooth version currently works with 3 apps: Sphere (360° panorama shots), TimeLapse (time lapse sequences) and AirBeam (remote monitoring).
Home security is of paramount concern to any homeowner. Ensuring your family’s safety through a whole home security system can be costly when it comes to wiring the house and connecting it with the local police department. One of the simplest ways to ensure your home’s security is through Viper’s VSH100 wireless home monitoring and security system starter kit, which comes with a central hub, indoor motion detector and magnetic door/window sensor. The unit, which allows you to add up to 64 motion detectors, eight cameras and four sirens covers up to a 2,000-foot radius and is one of the easiest ways to keep your house protected. What makes this unit so unique is its ability to be controlled remotely through a smart phone so you can protect your home and receive real-time notifications of any security breach while away on vacation giving you peace of mind.
When it comes to connectivity, we recommend the GefenToolBox Extender for HDMI with POL. The unit uses Gefen's HDBaseT technology to extend HDMI up to 230 feet (70 meters) using one CAT-6 cable or up to 198 feet (60 meters) using one CAT-5e. What makes this unit stand out is that installation is simplified as it eliminates the need for an external power supply at the Receiver unit. To use, simply connect the sender unit to a Hi-Def source using an HDMI cable. With another HDMI cable, connect the receiver unit to an HDTV display. Connect a single CAT-5e or CAT-6 cable between the Sender and Receiver units. Connect the included 24V DC power supply to the Sender unit and plug it into an available electrical outlet. Power to the Receiver unit is delivered from the Sender unit over the CAT-5e/6 cable using Gefen POL technology. Controlling the high def source is simple from the display location.
NOMAD has recently introducedChargeKey, a key-shaped smartphone cable that fits onto your keychain. It works like a normal cable for charging and syncing your phone, all in one compact device. Simply plug one end into a USB port and the other end into your mobile device for instant connectivity. The portable USB cable works just like an iPhone cable and offers full data transfer when connected to a computer.
