By mtc | Published:
December 8, 2009
Along with a couple other little gadgets, the FREETALK Wireless headset arrived in the mail from InStoreSolutions (ISS). This product – before even getting into it – holds a special place in my heart, as it uses a chipset from Avnera that I helped design and target at precisely this usage model. That [...]
Posted in products for multimedia/pc, products for voice communication | Also tagged .audio 995, Avnera, AvneraAudio, ClearChat, FREETALK, headsets, instoresolutions, ISS, Logitech, macbook pro, plantronics, product review, skype, USB-Audio |
By mtc | Published:
July 16, 2009
I wanted to write a little about interface standards in consumer electronics. My purpose here isn’t to write an exhaustive history of standards and formats – far from it, in fact – rather I want to present some background as a lead-in to some product-specific discussions that will be coming here on wab in [...]
Posted in industry, marketing, personal | Also tagged apple, Bluetooth, HDMI, iPhone, iPod, microsoft, sony, standards, Vizio, WiFi, WiGig, wireless |
By mtc | Published:
June 24, 2009
Completely updated design, the Freetalk Wireless Stereo Headset is on sale at Skype.com now.
If you were feeling lucky, perhaps you took a shot at one during Engadget’s recession antidote yesterday:
Today we’ve got a FREETALK Wireless Stereo Headset along with a Skype voucher that’ll net you free calls for three whole months. The World Plan voucher [...]
By mtc | Published:
May 19, 2009
The Plantronics take on Avnera’s first gen AudioMagic chips seems to capture the yellow jersey. Logitech, Creative, and Freetalk may very well still be selling at a strong clip, but the feature set and execution of the .Audio 995 seems to resonate with consumers more than the others – who admittedly are getting long in [...]
Posted in products for home theater, products for multimedia/pc, products for voice communication | Also tagged .audio 995, AudioMagic, Avnera, ClearChat, creative, FREETALK, headsets, Logitech, plantronics, product review, skype, USB-Audio, wireless |
By mtc | Published:
April 15, 2009
I failed to mention, the .Audio 995 is available for ordering now at:
Amazon
Best Buy
Tiger Direct
for all you SMB buyers out there… a whole host of distributors
Go get one. Please. Thanks.
Posted in products for multimedia/pc, products for voice communication | Also tagged .audio 995, amazon, AudioMagic, Avnera, Best Buy, headsets, plantronics, tiger direct, USB-Audio, wireless |
By mtc | Published:
April 15, 2009
A little late to the show, but never more welcome. If Skype, Logitech, Creative, and Acoustic Research weren’t enough for you, there is a new kid on the plug & play wireless USB headset block. Plantronics has recently launched their .Audio 995. From their site…
Trade up and experience the freedom of wireless. Enjoy up to [...]
Posted in personal, products for multimedia/pc, products for voice communication | Also tagged .audio 995, apple, AudioMagic, Avnera, creative, headsets, iPhone, Logitech, plantronics, skype, USB-Audio, wireless |
