Bought an Intel product recently?
If anyone could benefit from a session of
gameplay at the end of the day to work out a little aggression, it's the nose to
the grindstone executive. Hopping online with a few buddies and arming yourself
with futuristic weapons in the free multiplayer first person shooter Blacklight
Retribution (blacklight.perfectworld.com/about/hrv) is a pretty good option.
Before you do, however, head to this Intel page, www.intelgamingpromo.com, and
grab $25 worth of in-game upgrades and currency upon purchasing a qualifying
Intel product from one of nearly a dozen retailers. Said products include a
Core i7 or i5 processor, Intel motherboard, or Intel SSD (solid- state drive).
Bought
an Intel product recently?
Harman Kardon give wired receivers new
life
As Harman Kardon (harmankardon.com) puts
it, "not every entertainment system was born with Bluetooth
connectivity." Enter the company's BTA 10 ($59), a roughly 2 x 2-inch
Bluetooth adapter that connects to receivers or speaker docks via the included
RCA or auxiliary cable to enable wirelessly streaming audio from an Android,
iOS, or Windows smartphone from up to 33 ft. away. The BTA 10 can pair with as
many as eight Bluetooth devices and boasts Harman Kardon's TruStream
technology, which aims to ensure a high quality connection "no matter the
application or source device." For pairing purposes the BTA 10 integrates
a blue LED that flashes while searching for a Bluetooth device and that stays
lit once a match is made.
Harman
Kardon give wired receivers new life
Lenovo gets into yoga
If you like your devices to be as flexible
as technologically possible, then why not opt for Lenovo's IdeaPad Yoga 13
(www.lenovo.com)? The Yoga's 360 degree versatility lets you use the device as
a laptop or flip the screen over the keypad and transform the device into a
tablet. Its flexibility doesn't end there though. Select Tent mode or Stand
mode and you can prop the Yoga up at a comfortable angle for videoconferencing
with clients or watching movies. The 13.3-inch HD+IPS display recognizes
10-finger touches and supports Lenovo's Motion Control technology. The Yoga 13
has a 128GB SSD hard drive; 4GB or 8GB DDR3 SDRAM (varies by model); eight
hours of battery life; Windows 8; and a 3rd Generation Intel Core i3 ($1,099),
i5 ($1,199) or i7 (1,399) processor.
Lenovo
gets into yoga
Easy laptop theft prevention
When traveling with a laptop or Ultrabook,
it only takes a few seconds for someone to steal your device while something
else distracts you. PNY's ThinkSafe Portable Laptop Locking System ($39.99;
www.pny.com) provides an easy way to secure your device wherever you are. The
product includes a carbon steel cable six feet in length with a 4-digit
combination lock, links that accommodate different laptop types, and a travel
pouch. Simply attach the appropriate link, run the cable around a fixed object,
and lock up your device for safety. The system also works with docking stations,
monitors, projectors, and all-in-one computers.
Easy
laptop theft prevention
Newest Walkman packs nine audio
technologies
With a 3.5-inch touchscreen and more than
enough audio technologies (including Exclusive S-Master MX, Clear Bass, and
Clear Phase) to deliver crisp, robust sound, Sony's new 32GB F Series Walkman
Video MP3 ($299.99; store.sony.com) comes ready to play. The F Series Walkman
illustrates the vast evolutionary leaps the Walkman line has undergone since
its 1979 debut. It still plays FM radio, but the F Series Walkman also runs
Android 4.0, features Bluetooth and GPS, includes an Nvidia Tegra 2 dual-core
CPU, and lets you manage content with a Windows application and via iTunes and
Windows Media Player.
Newest
Walkman packs nine audio technologies
iPhone/iPod FM transmitter offers flexibility
& control
Thanks to the new freqOut - Digital FM
Transmitter for iPod and iPhone ($59.99; www.scosche.com) from Scosche, you no
longer have to fumble around for FM transmitter controls when listening to your
iPhone or iPod while you drive. The freqOut fits into a cigarette lighter and
connects to your device. It then transmits an FM signal so you can listen to
audio from your device through your vehicle's speakers. The freqOut charges the
iPhone or iPod, as well. Unlike similar transmitters, however, the freqOut
features a flexible neck so you can position the controller and its
easy-to-read interface in a fashion that's comfortable for you. A free app from
Scosche is also available to help you find the best local FM frequency for the
freqOut.
iPhone/iPod
FM transmitter offers flexibility & control
