Logitech® Noise Canceling Headphones Review

Reviewed by K.C. Kim

Overview

Cancel out distractions and escape with your music.

With SilentSound™ high-parametric noise canceling technology and custom-fit ear cushions, Logitech's Noise Canceling Headphones reduce outside distractions so you can enjoy each word and every note. Large 40mm neodymium drivers produce crisp, dynamic sound when you're in the mood for music, while the detachable audio cable allows you to create a quiet environment when you're not. Perfect for travel, the Noise Canceling Headphones also include an adapter for airplane audio systems and a protective carrying case so you can stow them in your carry-on.

* Reduce unwanted noise. Logitech's SilentSound™ technology offers excellent noise reduction over a broad frequency range.
* Listen in luxury. Over-the-ear cushions help seal out ambient noise, enhancing your overall comfort. The padded headband provides a adjustable fit.
* Create a whisper-quiet environment. Detach the audio cable for noise reduction—even when you´re not listening to music
* Take them with you. Fold them flat and pop them into the included carrying case.
* Use them on the plane and at home. An adapter for airplane audio systems is included, or use them with your PC, CD, or MP3 player.

System Requirements
For use with MP3 digital audio players, CD players and other music devices with a standard 3.5mm stereo audio output

For use on major airines (with included airplane adapter)


Package Contents
• Logitech Noise Canceling Headphones
• Dual-plug airplane adapter
• Premium carrying case
• 1 AAA battery
• Quick Start Guide
• 2-year limited warranty

Comparison
Logitech Noise Canceling $149.99
Plane Quiet Solitude $199.99
Bose QuietComfort 2 $299.99
Bose QuietComfort 3 $349.99


Logitech has been known as an accessories company. And they do makes so great ones (I own several of them so I should know). They continue to expand there product line and put other companies on notice that there not afraid to take on the market leaders namely Bose in this case.

Price – The Logitech noise canceling headphones will run you $149.99 and is about half the price of the Bose Quietcomfort 2 while giving you about same things included with it.


Included - The Logitech Noise Canceling Headphones comes with a nice amount of extras. First it includes is a very nice hard case to store the headphones when not in use as well having a 5 feet removable audio cable, AAA battery, and airplane adapter.


Design – First off I like Logitech’s simplistic yet striking black/gray look, which gives it a modern stylistic look to it. The cushioned earcups are nice and big (some say too big) and fit nice and secure. The earcups lay flat for easy storage in the provided case. And when in use you just twist the earcups and your ready to put them on.

Do they work – Just putting on the headphone will greatly reduced the noise levels in the room. Once you flip the switch almost all ambient noise is gone. So the phones definitely do what there supposed to do. And music over all using the headphones was pretty solid. I listened to all kinds of different types of music on the headphones and found it to be a pleasant experience.


Conclusion – While Logitech’s offering wont unseat the king of noise canceling just yet, they do offer up a cheaper alternative and I do want to see Logitech continue to revise this model like Bose does with the Quietcomfort line refining the issues and releasing newer revisions. With that being said I would definitely recommend this headphones to anyone who’s interested in a good pair of noise canceling headphones.

4 out of 5

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Reveal Watch Review

Reviewed by K.C. Kim
Buy it now at: Projects-US.com
Product Page HERE
Prices:
$80 ultra- soft black leather band.
$95 with black mesh band
$80 NEW Hot Reveal With ultra- soft orange leather band.

Designed by: Daniel Will-Harris
For more info on Daniel Will-Harris click HERE



I am always on the lookout for unique products to review. When I stumble upon projects-us.com I knew I had to review one of their products. I instantly knew the watch I wanted to review was the “Reveal Watch.”

The Reveal Watch is particularly unique as its is a unisex watch (for both men and women) that is a digital watch with an analog format along with a special way to display the present time.


Design – Ever since I saw the Movado museum watch I was intrigue by the Art of a watch. Only the Movado watch compromises function for design. The Reveal watch is a nice balance of the two. A work of art yet completely functional as a watch.

Function – Simple is back in a big way. In today’s climate companies seem to make products that does everything but nothing particular well. The Reveal watch does not have a bunch of bells and whistles. But it does its job where it counts telling time and looking good on your wrist.

How does it work – So what’s so unique about it? Well the Reveal watch uses a special rotating disc that only reveals the hour and minute which would be displayed in white while the rest is cover up by the black disc.

Unisex – The Reveal watch is the perfect mid-sized watch for both men and women. The face of the watch is not too big for women to wear and not too small for men to wear. And the adjustable leather band strap makes sure it’s always a perfect fit for any size wrist.

Price - The best part is the price. At under $100 this watch is perfect for anyone who wants a quality watch that balances design with function in a classy dressy style perfect for when your going out for dinner, at a meeting or just wearing out.
$80 ultra- soft black leather band.
$95 with black mesh band
$80 NEW Hot Reveal With ultra- soft orange leather band.


Conclusion – The Reveal watch is a beautiful watch that I would recommend to anyone. The price, style, and uniqueness makes this a must buy!

Rating – 10 out of 10

Reveal is the work of computer graphics pioneer Daniel Will-Harris.

Projects-US.com Company info: PROJECTS, a division of The Markuse Corporation.

For 20 years The Markuse Corporation has dedicated itself to celebrating the role architecture and design play in our daily lives. Our purpose has been to raise the collective consciousness of design, regardless of what form it may take: watches, alarm clocks, wall clocks, mailboxes, weathervanes, house numbers, bath accessories or homewares.

For 15 years, President Jack Markuse acted as ALESSI's exclusive US Distributor, dedicating himself to offering the finest and most innovative home products to the US Market. More info can be found here http://www.projects-us.com/html/our_history.html

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Pacific Design Sony PSP Gaming Flip Case Review

Manufacture: Pacific Design
Official Site: http://www.pacificdesign.com
Reviewed by K.C. Kim


One day when I was browsing PSPworld.com I read news of a new case for the Sony PSP from Pacific Design. Instantly when I reached the official site for the case I thought I must review this product. I contacted Pacific Design and luckily received a review unit.

The cases come in your choice of colors (Black with Burnt Red, Black with Bright Blue, Gray with Orange, and Gray with Yellow.) I chose Black with Burnt Red. I wanted something different from the ordinary black cases that I had laying around. It’s definitely great to have choices.

When I first open the UPS package I could smell the distinct smell of leather. Even though its made of polyurethane I swear the look, feel, and smell can fool everyone to thinking its made out of high grade leather. With the black and red colors and leather like feel the case almost has an expensive Air Jordan’s appeal to it.


Overall if you are looking for a fine looking case that is slim, functional, and well made look no further than the Sony PSP Flip Case by Pacific Design

Pro
Slim
High quality feel
Storage for UMD
Can play PSP in case

Cons
Doesn’t protect entire PSP (sides)
Leave openings for possible dust
Lack of room for accessories

9.2 out of 10

For more information on this product and other Pacific Design products please click HERE

Sima Atomic Wrist Watch Review

Reviewed by K.C. Kim
Supplier ThinkGeek
Price $29.99


I have never been much of a watch person. I usually carry around a cell phone with me which i look at when i want to know the time. But after a while that became repetitive and i was looking for a watch that combines good looks as well ease of use. Thats when i found the Atomic Wrist Watch from Thinkgeek, a watch that sets its time automatically receiving a radio signal from the Cesium atomic clock.


Design: The Sima watch comes in black with silver accents. And i have to say the watch looks good and will appeal to those who want a simplistic design yet functional automatic performance. The watch is made of plastic but has an almost rubber feeling to the outer coating. The watch is definately solidly built and feels like an expensive watch.

Function: It sets the time inself by recieving signals from the atomic clock. What more can you ask for in a watch than that. It is also is water-resistant, adjusts automatically for Daylight Savings, has a backlight, and has two alarms.


Conclusion: For $29.99 you getting an excellent watch that can tell time accurately. No more no less.

10 out of 10

Pros
Inexpensive
Accurate
Durable
Simple to use
Adjusts to Daylight Saving automatically

Cons
None

You can purchase your own Sima Atomic Wrist Watch at ThinkGeek.com
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HardBody PSP Daily Case Review

Reviewed by K.C. Kim

Specs –
• xEVA outer shell with patent pvc design
• Water-resistant zipper with 2 pulls containing rubber SLAPPA logo grips
• Storage divider with 2 cargo net storage pockets (ideal for storing 2 Universal Media Discs)
• Cargo net storage pocket inside the case cover (ideal for storing headphones and remote control)
• Xtra-wide elastic band for ultra-secure PSP storage
• D-ring with removable carabineer clip for EZ transport
• Adjustable Velcro storage strap for multiple transport options

Dimensions:
Case: 4" (w), 7.5"(h), 2"(d )

Intro: The number one requirement after purchasing the Sony Playstation Portable has to be a nice case to protect it for everyday use. Let's face it the Sony PSP is not the most rugged electronic around and must be handled with care. While the PSP does include a soft case that many like to call a sock with Sony logo emblazoned on it. The truth of the matter is the PSP soft case is just not going to offer enough protection. Fortunately there is a wide array of of cases available from third party manufactures. Here I will take a look at the SLAPPA HardBody PSP Daily Case.

Function: The Slappa case is a closed style case that can carry your Sony PSP, two UMDs, as well as your other accessories such as earphones, extra batteries etc. While protecting the PSP the Slappa case also provides a level of protection of dust as no dirt or grime will get in when you zip up the case. The only negative side to a case like this is that you can not play the psp inside the case. This might be a deal breaker for some but I find that the playing a psp inside a case leaves out a lot to be desired.

Design: The Slappa HardBody case feels nice in hand as well as having a stylistic look in pure black with a shiny Slappa front logo.

Conclusion – The Slappa case looks like an Aero case on ROIDS. While the Aero case has a similar outer look the Slappa case shines in terms of space. Try sticking any accessories into the Aero case and you will have a hard time closing the unit. This is not a problem with the Slappa HardBody case. Overall if your looking for a case that does everything well and wont cost you a lot the Slappa HardBody case may be for you.

Pros
Maximum Protection
Can withstand short falls
Dust proof

Cons
Larger than average size
Average Style
Cant play PSP inside case

9.5 out of 10

Inka Pen Review

Reviewed by K.C. Kim
Manufacturer: Inka Corporation
Price $25.00


Inca Corporation presents the Inka Pen. A highly versatile pen that can double as a stylus and has several options as ways to use the pen.


Design -
Small, compact, and made with top quality material Inka Corporation has not skimp in the quality department.

Specs -
Weight - 0.60 oz
Length
Closed - 3.15"
Open - 5.00"
Diameter 0.375"
Temp Range - -30 to 300 degrees F
Angle of Operation - 0 to 360 degrees
Weather Conditions Any

Features -
Carbon Fiber & 304 Stainless Steel - This pen is fabricated from high-strength aerospace-grade materials.

Precision Manufacturing - Following strict specifications, the stainless steel barrel is hardened, CNC machined, centerless ground then laser engraved.

Extreme Environments - Lightweight, watertight and built to withstand harsh environments. The pressurized ink cartridge ensures the pen will write wet or dry at any angle, any temperature, and any altitude.

Innovative Design - Developed in Boulder, Colorado and is U.S. and internationally patent-pending.

Made in U.S.A. -The Inka Pen is manufactured in the U.S.A. under the strictest quality control standards.

Lifetime Warranty - The Inka Pen is designed and built to last a lifetime.

Recycled Packaging - The packaging is made from 100% recycled PET and paperboard


Function -

1. The Inka Pen slips nicely onto any keychain and is not noticeably bigger than the size of a key.

2. To take quick notes pull the non keychain end to reveal the small quick use pen.

3. With just a few twists and turns it converts into a full size pen that feels nice in the hands.

4. A cool feature of the Inka Pen is the include PDA stylus tip. I know that i always seem to lose the stylus that comes with my PDAs so its definately a plus to have a backup.


Conclusion - In my two weeks of use I found the Inka Pen to be a solid product that is used practically everyday. From the post office writing out a mailing address to taking it to a lectures class to take notes to writing checks to pay off monthly bills its a pen that always by my side.

Rating: 8 out of 10

Teclast M66 not so pretty

Teclast has made several nice mp4 players like the T50. Unfornately their latest is not. The Teclast M66 looks ugly. It does feature the new Rockchip RK2806 media chip so it's got that going for it.

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OQO 02+ preorders canceled

Looks like another company is in trouble as OQO 02+ might not happen for OQO. According to a newletter from reseller BuildyourUMPC.com

Greetings,

We want to thank all of you for choosing Build Your UMPC for your UMPC needs. This brief newsletter is to provide an update on the release of the OQO 2+. We have been informed that the 2+ will not be released and all pre-orders currently on file will be cancelled.

We also will not be receiving any new OQO inventory. Any remaining inventory has been discounted and posted in our Open Box/Clearance section on our website.

If there are any questions, please email us at info@buildyourumpc.com.

Regards,

Build Your UMPC Staff
www.BuildYourUMPC.com

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CrunchGear Unboxing Aliph Jawbone Prime

Crunchgear got a mystery box last night. And while most thought it was an Palm Pre. In fact it was a new bluetooth headset. Check ou the full unboxing HERE