Tag Archives: wireless speakers

Google’s Nexus One is a brilliant device

By mtc | Published: December 31, 2009

Here’s hoping Google has a strategy and program in place to support a vibrant ecosystem of audio and other accessories.  The lessons of the iPod and iPhone ecosystem should not go unheeded by Mountain View.  The connector format, placement, and docking physics, as well as a set of favorable business terms needs to be brought [...]

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Apple iPhone OS 3.0 shines fresh light (and enmity) on A2DP Stereo Bluetooth

By mtc | Published: June 25, 2009

…something funky is definitely going on with the Bluetooth stereo audio performance on the iPhone. Your suspicions are not unwarranted.

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What the hell is this trying to illustrate?

By mtc | Published: March 15, 2009

Some wireless audio marketing is so busted… I won’t publicize which company this is from, but keen viewers should be able to figure it out…
To be clear I find this graphic lazy, misleading, and totally ineffective.  Thankfully it isn’t something from any of my past employers…
That it is trying to illustrate the portable media case [...]

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Great user review of the RF-WS02 outdoor wireless speaker

By mtc | Published: March 9, 2009

This www.bestbuy.com user (SR24) “gets” it.  In fact, she got almost every major differentiated feature that sets this product apart from others…  personally, I LOVE the fact she likes the group volume feature.
We bought two of these speakers to use in our living room and not outdoors. We only used one of the senders, but [...]

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Soundbulb serves two great purposes, at least in theory – Engadget

By mtc | Published: January 23, 2009

Soundbulb serves two great purposes, at least in theory – Engadget.
I can assure you this is not a new idea.  I think the challenge is that the audio quality and cost point simply don’t make a very compelling consumer solution right now.  Wait for the next economic bubble.  Then you’re likely to see these.

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Mint 220 Digital Music Station is not your father’s iPod dock.

By mtc | Published: December 27, 2008

Some of you holiday shoppers may have seen the Mint 220 at Costco recently.  It’s basically half iPod dock, half wireless computer speaker.
Full disclosure: This is an Avnera enabled product, the wireless part, and as a result I encourage you to check it out.
All in all, I’d say CNET did a nice job of reviewing [...]

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