Those who are familiar with Tevo's Shox brand of audio products will know they're all about providing decent sound for mobile products. The original Shox mini speaker has been joined by a bigger, louder version, a stereo desktop set, and even an iPod dock.
Now, the portable loudspeaker brand also has an earphone offering - the Shox Truth. The marketing buzz mentions something about being able to 'hear in colour', but the numbers say a whole lot more: 20Hz to 20kHz frequency response, with maximum power producing 103 decibels. More than loud enough.
An in-ear design means less external noise, and the 14mm oversized drivers should pack quite a punch. Included in the kit is a carrybag and airline headphone adapter - handy! Expect to pay R250 at retail.
Sony, known for making things such as TVs, the PlayStation and digital cameras, has decided to have a go at making the world's first interchangeable-lens HD video camera, for consumers. The Handycam NEX-VG10 has an oversized 14-megapixel CMOS sensor, about 20 times larger than the chip found in a conventional video camera. If you're familiar with digital SLR cameras, the premise is simple: simply attach the lens best suited for the filming you want to do.
To that end, Sony has a new E-mount lens system, but an adapter ring is available for users of its Alpha D-SLR cameras. Everything about the NEX-VG10 screams 'professional' - including the huge top-mount handle with integrated microphone capsule.
It's probably one of the few 'affordable' HD video cameras that'll actually produce footage that looks anything close to what the big boys are putting out. For R23 000, you'd expect it to.
If you're an iPhone user, or recently upgraded to the iPhone 4, you'll probably find your TomTom iPhone adapter, for use with the TomTom iPhone navigation app, doesn't readily accommodate your shiny new smartphone.
Thankfully, the guys at TomTom aren't money-grabbing scavengers, so instead of trying to sell you a whole new iPhone 4-compatible cradle, your existing one can be modified with an adapter - for free. TomTom says consumers who need the free adapter can just order one from its Web site - while all new iPhone cradles will come with the adapter in the box.
Finally, for those holding out for an all-electric future, the folks at Mini are hard at work to help realise your dream. The Mini Scooter E concept, to be shown at the Paris motor show, is an all-electric scooter, focusing on the drive to reduce emissions. Coolest of all? The smartphone dock on the centre console.
The Scooter E retains a lot of Mini styling cues, such as the headlamp and side mirrors, but the big speedometer is what you'll recognise immediately. It's in the middle of this cluster where a smartphone can be docked, for easy navigation and detailed views of what the power situation is like.
Speaking of which, the Scooter E concept comes with a built-in power cable and can be plugged into any regular wall mount for easy recharging. It's just a concept, for now, but this would make a lot of sense for short commutes in busy city centres around SA.
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