LIFESTYLEGADGETS
Nokia changes to wireless chargers
- Published: 21 Nov 2012 at 00.00
- Newspaper section: Life
Nokia's striking back this time not only with the new Lumia devices, but their ways of charging is now changing big time. From now on Lumia users need cables no more. With Nokia's wireless charging accessories, all you need to do is put your phone on a wireless charger and your battery automatically powers up. There are lots of chargers to choose, from Fatboy pillows to stands and plates. Not only that, but JBL also presents a pack of all fun, colourful and incredibly clever, portable and wireless speakers, while Monster's Nokia Purity headsets don't just have clear audio and deep bass _ they're also NFC enabled with Bluetooth connectivity. So there's officially no need for wires and connectors. Just tap your phone against them and your phone connects. Then stream your music seamlessly. It's these little extras that make all the difference, on the go.

LISTEN TO MP3 ON YOUR CAR CASSETTE PLAYER
Now you can play music on your phone or MP3 player through your car stereo cassette player with this lightweight, portable Monster iCarPlay Cassette Adaptor 800. Packed with dual balanced conductors that deliver more natural audio, the spring-loaded cassette head helps maintain optimal contact with the cassette player's head for best possible sound, while 24k gold-plated contacts resist corrosion for maximum signal transfer. It offers a convenient 90cm cord to keep your device within easy reach while driving. Just pop Monster iCarPlay into your car stereo cassette player like any regular cassette tape. Next, plug the iCarPlay cable into the phone's headphone jack, select your favourite song or playlist, and you're ready to rock and roll. Compatible with all mobile devices with 3.5mm headphone jack, the Monster iCarPlay Cassette Adaptor 800 is available at Apple Online Store USA, with retail pricing at $24.95 (about 930 baht). Now it's the easiest way to enjoy non-stop music, even in your vintage car.
GO PRO WITH SONY'S NEW CAMCORDER
It's time for you to get real professional with Sony's NEX-VG900 Full-Frame Interchangeable Lens Camcorder. This time your filmmaking aspirations will get a serious shot in the arm. Behold a 35mm full-frame sensor in an agile and compact camera, destined to become your go-to tool for exploiting your artistic potential and fulfilling your creative vision. With a resolution of 24.3 effective megapixels, the camcorder's sensor is around 40 times larger than its equivalent in standard consumer camcorders. With a wider view, phenomenal low-light sensitivity and robust defocusing capabilities thanks to an ultra-shallow depth of field, you can tell your story in dramatic fashion. Your videos take on a film-like quality that you have to see to believe. The NEX-VG900 also captures full-frame, 24MP still photos, with RAW format support for all the post-processing flexibility and quality expected from a pro-class type camera. Compatible with E-Mount lenses, the NEX-VG900 also provides you even more flexibility and creative options by including a LA-EA3 adaptor to utilise A-Mount lenses. That enables you to take full advantage of wide-angle shooting at the lens' designed focal length with no cropping. With complete manual control and versatility for a vast array of lenses (sold separately), this first-of-its-kind full-frame camcorder provides everything a pro would ask for. Sony's NEX-VG900 retails now at 109,990 baht.
PIONEER LETS YOU GET INTO THE MIX
Pioneer DDJ-WeGO DJ Controller is the most affordable DJ controller now available in the market. This ultra-compact system makes it much easier to mix your own music creatively whatever your skill lever. For easy set-up, the DDJ-WeGO is bundled with the Virtual DJ Limited Edition software and can load music stored on your Mac or Windows PC. Through various visual and audio cues, the DDJ-WeGo makes it easy for even beginners to learn how to mix with built-in effects and amazing features. It allows users to combine multiple effects and control them simultaneously using the Jog wheel. It provides users with visual prompts with a variety of coloured lights on the Jog platters. It utilises power from USB connections found on most computers, eliminating the need for an external power supply. Other features include built-in audio ports for high quality sound input and output and built-in sound card for expanded music storage and portability. This is the perfect answer for any new or entry-level DJs and any other DJ who wants to get a compact controller to spin on the go. Available at Apple Online Store USA, the Pioneer DDJ-WeGo DJ Controller retails now at $299.95 (about 9,300 baht). It's time to mix it up.
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