Bluetooth audio and tracking gear, from wireless headphones and earphones to item finders.
The Klipsch R6 In-Ear Bluetooth Earphones are Klipsch's first-ever Bluetooth earphones, launched in Singapore on 15th January 2016 at S$299. At launch only matte black was available, with a one-year warranty from official distributor Tat Chuan Acoustic.
The Oral-B Black 7000 SmartSeries Electric Toothbrush had a US$30 coupon during Amazon's Black Friday week, dropping it from US$155.68 to US$125.68. The discount applies automatically at checkout once you clip the coupon. It's considerably pricier in Singapore.
The JBL Flip 3 is a portable, splashproof Bluetooth 4.1 speaker retailing for S$179 in Singapore. Its durable splashproof fabric and rugged rubber let it shrug off rain and spills, and you can rinse it under a tap.
The Jabra Sport Coach retails in Singapore for S$248 in Blue, Red, and Yellow. The younger sibling of the Jabra Sport Pulse I reviewed in May 2015, it's S$50 cheaper, omitting the in-ear heart rate monitor of the pricier Pulse.
I received the GoGear Splash n Dash Bluetooth Speaker as a door gift. It retails for S$49.90 at Mustafa and selected 7-Elevens, in four colours. With Bluetooth 4.0 and an IPX5 rating, it suits the bathroom.
The Jabra Sport Pulse retails in Singapore for S$298. These Bluetooth 4.0 in-ear earphones include a built-in heart rate monitor that, per the specs, is 99.2% accurate against a medical ECG, though I can't verify that without another monitor.
The Creative Sound Blaster Jam headphones, announced on 22nd January 2015, are a Creative Online Store exclusive at S$69. This lightweight 83g Bluetooth 4.1 wireless headset streams music, movies, and games from your smartphone, and includes built-in NFC.
The Andino selfieNANO is a Bluetooth 3.0 remote shutter for selfie lovers, working with both iOS and Android. Li Xiang and I bought it for fun at EpiLife in 313@Somerset for S$12.90, and I'm impressed by its packaging and build.
The Logitech Ultrathin Keyboard Cover for iPad Air retails for S$139 on the Apple Online Store, in Black or White. Despite its smaller size, it keeps full-size keys for comfortable, easy typing, and includes a built-in stand.
Chipolo is a Bluetooth item finder for iPhone and Android that began on Kickstarter. I backed it in November 2013, and it funded, raising US$293,014 against a US$15,000 goal. My US$99 pledge shipped free, arriving on 29th January 2014.
The Braven BRV-1 IPX5 Waterproof Portable Bluetooth Speaker retails for S$228 at physical stores like EpiCentre and Infinite, or online via Ban Leong's eStore. Besides being a lightweight, rugged Bluetooth speaker at 346g, it doubles as an emergency portable charger.
Protag, at S$59, is a loss-prevention device engineered in Singapore that helps you keep watch over your belongings. You pair it with an Android phone, no iOS support yet, and tuck it into a bag or wallet. It alerts you.
Launched last month, the UE BOOM is a 360° Bluetooth wireless speaker that's both water-resistant and shockproof. It's in stores for S$299 in four colours, Blue, Red, Black, and White. My first impression: loud sound with decent bass.
The Logitech Rechargeable Trackpad (T651) is a Mac trackpad retailing for S$98, while its Windows counterpart, the T650, costs slightly more at S$109. It's an alternative to the Apple Magic Trackpad, which also sells for S$98, and supports multi-touch gestures.
The Logitech Bluetooth Easy-Switch Keyboard (K811) is a Mac keyboard retailing for S$169, with its Windows counterpart, the K810, at the same price. It's a fairly pricey alternative to the Apple Wireless Keyboard, which costs just S$98, but adds backlighting.
The Sony MW1 Smart Wireless Headset Pro retails for S$168 at Xperia concept stores and Sony stores. It's a Bluetooth stereo headset that streams music from your phone via A2DP, and can work as a MP3 player and FM radio.
In the same package as my Cool Bananas Netbook Organizer Bag, I also received the DriveMultiSolar Bluetooth Car Kit. It's a solar-powered hands-free kit with no distracting wires, affixing to your windscreen with the supplied accessories for fast, easy pairing.
I received this Bluetooth Pico Dongle from Mobile Fun last week for a mini review; ignore the Nano typo on the packaging. It features an integrated ceramic antenna, 3Mbit/s transfer and 10-metre Class 2 range.