Category: New Launch

Garmin introduces the Edge1030 – the ultimate GPS bike computer with enhanced navigation, performance and safety features.

Garmin today announced the Edge 1030, a high-end cycling computer that combines enhanced navigation, performance and cycling awareness into a lightweight design.

Using billions of miles of ride data from Garmin Connect, new Trendline popularity routing provides cyclists with the best on and off-road routes possible, allowing them to ride with greater confidence. Whether hitting the trails or streets, cyclists will benefit from the Edge 1030’s preloaded Garmin Cycle Maps that feature turn-by-turn directions for all terrains, and alerts to sharp curves ahead.

 

Ideal for riding no matter the weather conditions, the Edge 1030 features a 3.5-inch high-resolution, capacitive touch panel display that is quick and responsive – even when wet or used with gloves. Ambient light sensors automatically adjust the screen’s brightness making important key training metrics and advanced performance monitoring tools easier than ever to view day or night.

“Whether a competitor, commuter or adventure-seeker, we’ve found a better ride for all cyclists with the newest addition from Garmin – the Edge 1030,” said Dan Bartel, Garmin vice president of global consumer sales. “This innovative GPS cycling computer is compatible with our suite of cycling products, including the new Vector™ 3 and 3S power meter, as well as our Varia™ cycling awareness products like the Varia Rearview Radar and the Varia UT800 Smart Headlight. This means cyclists can now ride faster, farther and more often thanks to the most advanced, intuitive and motivating ride data to date.”

Enhancements in navigation and course planning on the Edge 1030 were made with the cyclist in mind. New Trendline popularity routing uses billions of miles of ride data from Garmin Connect to provide riders with the best road, mountain or gravel routes that are aggregated from those most traveled by fellow cyclists. Using the improved and revamped Course Creator in Garmin Connect allows cyclists to generate even more bike-friendly routes based on popularity data.

 

Preloaded on the Edge 1030, the Garmin Cycle Map includes turn-by-turn navigation and new alerts that notify riders of sharp curves ahead. While riding, cyclists will receive elevation information, see points of interest and be able to search for addresses – all right on their screen. By inputting a distance and starting direction, the Edge 1030 will give riders up to three round-trip routes to choose from and will guide cyclists back to the route if they stray away. Built-in GPS, GLONASS and altimeter sensor capabilities also provide accurate ride data so cyclists know how far, fast and high they ride.

While out for a ride, the Edge 1030’s smart connectivity features mean cyclists won’t have to reach for their phone. New rider-to-rider messaging lets cyclists send prewritten messages directly from their Edge 1030 to other riders using the Edge 1030. Cyclists can also view and respond to missed calls or texts with prewritten replies. Built-in incident detection will automatically send a cyclist’s location to emergency contacts if they run into trouble, while GroupTrack and LiveTrack let friends, family and other cyclists keep track of a rider’s location in real time.

The Edge 1030 comes with the latest version of Strava Live Segments, featuring more competition and better segments. Cyclists who upgrade to Strava Premium will gain access to everything from real-time races against their personal best, to the most popular nearby segments. Cyclists can star their favorite Strava segments, and while riding, will receive an upcoming segment alert as they approach a start. Riders will then receive second-by-second, real-time comparisons of their performance against their most relevant competitor and will race against their actual speeds – not just their average. The new Segment Explore feature lets riders view popular and marquee segments around them directly on their Edge. Preloaded with the new Strava Routes Connect IQ app, starred routes can now be wirelessly synced to the Edge 1030 so cyclists can navigate and compete on their favorite Strava segments at the same time.

Installed on the Edge 1030, the new TrainingPeaks Connect IQ app puts daily workouts right on the Edge device. It guides cyclists through a workout in real time – complete with intensity targets and interval durations. After a workout, syncing to TrainingPeaks will provide cyclists with a detailed analysis of their ride, as well as the ability to measure progress toward their goals.

Edge 820 Bundle, UNITED STATES

Linking the Best Bike Split Race Sync app with an Edge 1030 means cyclists will have all their current race plans available at their fingertips. Best Bike Split allows riders to see how changes in weight, power and drag affect their goal race time, while helping to create the perfect power plan for race day.

The Edge 1030 works with the new flush mount, keeping the device in line with the handlebars – not above them – giving it a lower profile. Featuring up to 20 hours of battery life, the Edge 1030 is compatible with the new Garmin Charge™ integrated battery pack accessory for in-ride charging and power, giving riders an additional 40 hours to finish even on the longest of rides. The Edge 1030 has a suggested retail price of £499.99/€599. A bundle option, which includes a premium heart rate monitor as well as cadence and speed sensors, has a suggested retail price of £549.99/€679

The ever-expanding Garmin fitness segment develops technologies to enhance and promote healthy and active lifestyles. Whether users are runners, cyclists, swimmers, multi-sport athletes, or simply looking to stay active throughout the day, there is a product that can help them reach their health and fitness goals.
For decades, Garmin has pioneered new GPS navigation and wireless devices and applications that are designed for people who live an active lifestyle. Garmin serves five primary business units, including automotive, aviation, fitness, marine, and outdoor recreation.

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Lomography Launches the Lomo’Instant Square on Kickstarter!. #Lomography #Camera

The Lomo’Instant Square is the very first analogue instant camera to produce Instax square pictures. It features a 95mm glass lens for super sharp photos and an advanced automatic mode that makes sure every shot is perfectly exposed. It also has a remote control shutter release for groups shots and creative shooting. We are launching a 24 hour Kickstarter deal called the Kickoff Special pledge packages! These packages contain the Lomo’Instant Square at the lowest possible price, but they’re only available for the first 24 hours of the campaign.

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The Lomo’Instant Square features a compact foldable design, constructed with bellows, as a tribute to classic models that defined the golden era of instant photography. It comes in five gorgeous editions to suit every style: a sleek black edition, a crisp white edition, an elegant brown leather edition, a stylish red leather edition, and a colorful eye-catching edition exclusive to Kickstarter backers. It’s the sum of everything Lomography has learned through years developing instant cameras, and close interaction with the Lomography Community, who are an eternal source of inspiration; constantly daring further into photographical exploration. Add to that a good dose of madness. The Lomo’Instant Square is born…

The Lomo’Instant Square is the response to consistent, popular demand from analogue lovers worldwide, hungry to try out the square format. It´s an invitation; a dare to take your life and tint it, frame it, share it, shake it, scream it — yodel like no one’s listening — upside down, loud and clear. It embraces core Lomography values: photography is not a complex, contrived process; but emerges as a living, breathing document and is simultaneously an integral part of a situation.

 

There are no bad or less important photos: photography is a celebration of life and all the little moments that make the world spin. The Lomo’Instant Square has launched on Kickstarter. It will retail at prices starting from 199 USD, but Kickstarter backers will save up to 35% on the planned retail price, and can scoop up all sorts of extra prezzies. Make sure you don’t miss out on the Kickoff Special pledge packages! These packages contain the Lomo’Instant Square at the lowest possible price, but they’re only available for the first 24 hours of the campaign. There will be plenty of other fantastic deals available until Lomography’s latest Kickstarter campaign ends
on 29 September 2017, though! Be there and be square!

Lomography is a globally-active organization dedicated to analogue, experimental and creative photography. With millions of followers and friends across the world, the concept of Lomography encompasses an interactive, vivid and sometimes even blurred and crazy way of life. Through our constantly expanding collection of innovative cameras, instant products, films, lenses & photographic accessories, we promote photography as an inventive approach to communicate, absorb and capture the world.

 

See more on their KICKSTARTER PAGE.

See also https://www.lomography.com/

AmpliFi HD Mesh Wi-Fi Products Launch in the United Kingdom. #WIFI #AmpliFiHD

Ubiquiti Labs, the consumer technology arm of wireless networking company Ubiquiti Networks, Inc. today announced the availability of its AmpliFi HD Mesh Wi-Fi products in the United Kingdom. AmpliFi HD is designed to solve many of the widely-recognised challenges of the connected home, including dead zones, slow connections, and difficulties in setting up and configuring a router.

 

AmpliFi HD Wi-Fi stands out in its category through a unique combination of form and function. Designed from the outside in, AmpliFi is meant to be a showcase piece for the modern home. The central routing device camouflages an advanced antenna design as a stunning desktop piece featuring a glowing base LED and a smart LCD display. The router connects to adjustable MeshPoints that distribute Wi-Fi throughout the home. To reduce clutter, the MeshPoints can seamlessly be installed into any open electrical socket without any cables.

 

AmpliFi HD offers plug-and-play setup through an app that directly links AmpliFi devices to a smartphone via Bluetooth LE.  With a simple, intuitive setup, users can manage their new network, monitor ISP speeds, invite guests, create family profiles, oversee network security, and access 24/7, live, in-app support. The system utilises 802.11AC Wi-Fi technology, powering up to 5.45 Gbps of aggregate wireless throughput along with breakthrough coverage performance through 3×3 antennas.

Ben Moore, Vice President of Business Development at Ubiquiti Networks commented: “AmpliFi HD Mesh Wi-Fi solutions quickly gained popularity in the United States due to their sleek industrial design, plug-and-play installation, and superior performance. We are excited to now make them available to customers in the United Kingdom.”

Moore continued: “As our homes get smarter, there’s an increasing need for reliable and fast Wi-Fi in every corner. AmpliFi HD leveragesUbiquiti’s advanced and proven technology that powers over 38 million Wi-Fi radios for enterprise and service provider networks around the globe. The system provides unmatched performance and coverage, delivering fast internet bandwidth throughout the entire home and supports a large number of Wi-Fi devices at the same time.”

 

AmpliFi HD features unlimited scalability and is fully customisable for any home no matter the square footage. Customers can, for example, buy the standalone AmpliFi HD Router first and add the AmpliFi HD MeshPoints later for increased coverage. The AmpliFi HD MeshPoints are also the first of its kind that work with any third-party Wi-Fi router to create a mesh Wi-Fi system.

Pricing and Availability

AmpliFi HD Mesh System – £359.99

Standalone AmpliFi HD Router – £149.99

Standalone AmpliFi HD MeshPoint – £132.49

AmpliFi HD products are available now in the United Kingdom from Scan Computers on scan.co.uk and on Amazon.co.uk with additional retailers to follow in the coming months.  Visit www.amplifi.com for more information.

You can now order the #Nokia3 and #Nokia5 and #Nokia3310 to your home in Ireland. #Nokia

The Nokia 3 is set to launch next month on August 2nd but other than this the news is quite slow coming from any provered on any of the upcoming Nokia Devices which reminds me of old times and true to form no doubt we see Iphones shoved down our throats anytime we walk into a phone store the same applies to Samsung phones too and when HTC have a new device its also a formula we see but no pressed like above..

On a recent spin to two Argos stores having ordered personal goods i did some checking as the online store is not as forthcoming as their internal terminals which allow people to order and prepay for goods to their home or to collect instore rather than wait in the queue which is normally lenghty, We all hate them its quick and efficient from my experience.

On their terminals the Nokia 3310, Nokia 3 and Nokia 5 are now present and you can order the devices to your home but not collect instore, This means they are for now not holding any stock but most likely come from the UK for now and will be delivered seperatly. You can keep an eye on their store or of course keep up with us for the latest news on Nokia devices in Ireland. As it stands the devices will start hitting phone stores from August 2nd with the Nokia 3.

 

The Easy-To-Fly, One Handed Drone Has Arrived at Menkind. #drones #tech #motioncontrol

The one-handed motion controlled drone has launched, bringing easy piloting and drone enjoyment to all ages.

Many traditional drones have complex remote controls that take dexterity and effort to get a good flight, the Motion Control Drone prides itself on being the easiest drone to fly, simplifying use for children, those with disabilities or mobility limitations, and everyone who wants a fun  flying experience, straight out of the box.

Priced at an introductory price of £29.99 until 6th August and available exclusively at Menkind, the striking yellow and black motion control drone uses simple hand gestures to steer its six-gyroscope axis for take offs, landings and altitude lock – as well as 360 degree flips at the touch of a button. Complete with blade protectors to soak up any crashes, the drone runs off 3 x AAA batteries and has brightly coloured LEDs around its body for additional visibility when in the air.

Paul Kraftman, Chairman of Menkind says, “We’repassionate about making great tech fun and affordable. The Motion Control Drone is an exciting addition to our already extensive drone offering and we’re thrilled to launch the Motion Control Drone as our most manageable, affordable and accessible-for-all drone model.

Whether young beginner, photography lover, outdoor enthusiast, gamer or racing league professional, we encourage all to try drone flight and believe our range offers a fantastic variety to suit all ages and flyers. We also have new models dropping later this year, watch this space!”

The Motion Control Drone is available to order online now.  https://www.menkind.co.uk/motion-control-drone/

1MORE introduces the H1707 Triple Driver #Headphones with Piezo Ceramic Driver.

Award winning specialist audio manufacturer 1MORE today introduces its H1707 Triple Driver Over-Ear Headphones to the UK. The headphones feature advanced Piezo ceramic driver technology and audiophile, oxygen free, copper wiring to ensure a high fidelity listening experience. 

With audiophile cabling and phenomenal build quality, the H1707 headphones look as good as they sound!

1MORE uses the latest patented designs and materials to enhance sound, comfort and aesthetic appeal. From aerospace grade materials to genuine Swarovski crystals, 1MORE takes no shortcuts to maintain a standard of modern excellence in both function and form.

 

Expertly tuned by Grammy Award winning sound engineer Luca Bignardi, the 1MORE H1707 headphones feature a Piezo driver which, when combined with a 40mm aerospace grade composite driver and a powerful, fast bass reflex, deliver a high frequency resolution extension that reaches up to 40kHz for high resolution files. This technology has been recognised by the High Resolution Association of Japan who have given official certification to the H1707 headphones to replay high resolution (better than cd quality) music.

 

Not only do the H1707 headphones feature great technology, they have also been manufactured using top quality materials. The black and gold machined metal complement each other perfectly whilst the sturdy but comfortable ear clamps with luxurious padding, echo that of a high end sports car, allowing for long listening sessions without any discomfort. The clamps can also be folded inwards and also rotated inwards by 45° so the headphones can fit snugly into the included high quality case and internal bag whilst travelling.

 

 Special consideration has also gone into the cabling used, with a 99.99 oxygen free copper wiring with left and right independent channel, straight through design and a tough non tangle Kevlar sleeve ensuring a lower transmission loss and higher fidelity listening experience.

 

 

Available for just £199.99, the 1MORE H1707 Triple Driver over-ear headphones deliver a spectacular sound at amazing value when compared to other headphones of similar specifications available in the market. 1MORE are proud to be superior to the industry standard.

 The 1MORE Triple Driver in-ear headphones are available for £199.99 from http://uk.1more.com

Nokia announce the all new #Nokia105 and #Nokia130 2017 editions.

Not the news some folk wanted with from Nokia with the upcoming Nokia 8 but we dont do rumors…

Today there is two new mobiles to join the growing list of Nokia phones which is the Nokia 105 and the Nokia 130 which are candybar styled devices and simple feature phones,not smartphones so they will be on the cheap and will appeal to those whom want something simple and merging markets and there is still plenty of normal folk who want such devices just to get away from it all and have enough to do to keep them occupied,also they would be handy for a spare to have around the house and so on..

Available in red, grey and black, the Nokia 130 retails for a global average price of $21.50 excluding taxes and subsidies. Both the Nokia 130 and Nokia 105 are available in Dual and Single SIM variants

THE NOKIA 130

Cast your mind back some time first to the Nokia 130 of old which can be still bought today and it was popular see how its changed inside and out with some specs below..  Will you be picking up either of these devices???

 

  • Island keymat with separated keys for greater usability
  • Tough polycarbonate shell
  • Standard 3.5mm headphone jack and Micro USB charging port
  • 1.8″ QQVGA display
  • Single and dual-SIM models available
    • Nokia Series 30+ software platform
    • Pre-loaded Snake Xenzia and 5 try-and-buy Gameloft games⁴
    • Up to 44 hours of FM radio music playback with a headset or up to a month on standby from a single charge
    • Built-in FM radio and MP3 player
    • MicroSD card slot allowing for up to 32GB of increased storage
    • SEE MORE HERE  

“With more than 4 billion people remaining offline and unable to benefit from the social and economic development opportunities of the internet, simply getting connected by voice and text is still such an important step for many people around the world,” commented Arto Nummela, CEO, HMD Global.

“More than 400 million feature phones were sold globally in 2016. We cannot underestimate the need and benefit of being connected and we are dedicated to delivering devices that can enable many people around the world to expand their horizon.”

THE NOKIA 105

  • New island keymat with separated keys for greater usability
  • Tough polycarbonate shell
  • Standard headphone jack and MicroUSB charging port
  • Improved 1.8″ QQVGA display
  • Single and dual-SIM models available

  • Nokia Series 30+ software platform
  • Pre-loaded Snake Xenzia game
  • Resilient battery offering up to 15 hours talk time¹
  • FM radio²
  • 4 MB ROM storage

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Garmin announces the Foretrex 601 and Foretrex 701 Ballistic Edition for outdoor and tactical use.

Garmin has announced the Foretrex 601 and Foretrex 701 Ballistic Edition, its newest wrist-mounted navigators that support GPS, GLONASS and GALILEO satellite navigation systems for safe navigation nearly anywhere in the world.

Explore longer with the Foretrex 601 and 701 thanks to a battery life that exceeds 48 hours in navigation mode, up to one week in UltraTrac mode, and up to one month in watch mode (requires 2 AAA batteries, not included). Every bit as tough as they look, these devices are constructed to military standards for thermal, shock and water performance (MIL-STD-810G standard), and are designed to withstand the elements.

 

“With the Foretrex 601 and Foretrex 701, we were able to pack more features than ever before, including the addition of GLONASS and Galileo support into a very durable, but compact device,” said Martin Resch, Garmin Senior Product Manager Outdoor EMEA. “These Foretrex models help you keep your hands free while you focus on easily navigating the path ahead.”

 

These rugged and compact wrist-mounted navigators have a high-resolution 2-inch display and are packed with features such as dual-position format that allows the user to simultaneously show two customizable sets of coordinate systems on one screen. For tactical operations, the display offers NVG mode for compatibility with night vision goggles, and supports the Jumpmaster feature to assist with hitting the Drop Zone.

The units are BLE and ANT compatible, and support external ANT+ sensors such as the tempe temperature sensor, heart rate monitors and cadence/speed sensors. Users can also remotely activate any of Garmin’s VIRB cameras. Foretrex 601 and Foretrex 701 allows for a host of connected features like smart notifications1 that allow the user to receive emails, texts and alerts on the device, plus automatic uploads to Garmin Connect and LiveTrack.

These devices are expected to be available in July with a suggested retail price of £219.99/€256 and £529.99/€615 respectively.

The Foretrex 601 and Foretrex 701 Ballistic Edition wrist-mounted navigation is the latest solution from Garmin’s expanding outdoor segment, which focuses on developing technologies and innovations to enhance users’ outdoor experiences. Whether hiking, hunting, geocaching, golfing, or using satellite communication, Garmin outdoor devices are becoming essential tools for outdoor enthusiasts of all levels.

THE FORETREX 601

 

For decades, Garmin has pioneered new GPS navigation and wireless devices and applications that are designed for people who live an active lifestyle. Garmin serves five primary business units, including automotive, aviation, fitness, marine, and outdoor recreation.

THE FORETREX 701 BALLISTIC EDITION

 

Compatible with Garmin’s exclusive QuickFit 26 bands as well as Nylon straps, it’s easy to customize for any of your adventures.

In addition to its high-sensitivity GPS, the new Foretrex 701 Ballistic Edition adds applied Ballistics Elite software to calculate aiming solutions for long-range shooters. The Applied Ballistics Elite solver includes the entire Applied Ballistics bullet library and allows users to enter a variety of parameters including wind, temperature, humidity, range, and firing direction. It provides the information needed to fire projectiles through Extreme Long Range (ELR) including elevation holdover, windage, velocity and time of flight. The Applied Ballistics Engine calculates variables such as Horizontal Coriolis Effect, Vertical Coriolis Effect, Spin Drift, Aerodynamic Jump, and more.

We will be testing out some of Garmin latest products over the coming weeks and months so stay tuned for our reviews along with more products.. 

First look and Unboxing – The Nokia Activity & Sleep Watch #Nokia #NokiaSteel

I own some 200 Nokia handsets and continue to collect them,All that alongside accessories and clothing and so on but one thing I have been wanting for so many years is a watch with the Nokia name on it.. That 17 year wait has come to an end today and I am happy to finally own the one thing I have longed for and a huge thanks to the guys involved at Nokia who made this happen..

Package contents.

Instructions – Watch – Reset key.

Now we all know that this is formerly Withings and Nokia have bought that company but things have changed I always did like the Withings watch but never bought one but when I heard the news Nokia would be soon there I said I would wait,the wait is over, Check out the retail packaging and the unboxing and if you have any questions fire away until we finish reviewing it…

I have been asked this question several times via social media about the actual Nokia logo… Shoud they have used their own as seen on the box,ie the typeface we are all use to or is the current one ok. Tell us what you think and will you be picking one up..

You can of course just pick it up directly HERE 

Features..

Activity tracking: steps, distance, swim (water resistant to 5 ATM), running and calories burned.

– Sleep monitoring: sleep cycle analysis (light and deep sleep) and silent alarm.

– Automatic synchronization: Follow your data on your smartphone.

– Stainless steel case with silicone strap.

– No charging: battery lasts up to 8 months.

 

First thoughts are it is small for my wrist but thats just me,its light,thin the strap feels good and robust, again for me on the thin side compared to my usual watch wear and it looks very modern and sleek.Set up is simple which requires and app (Nokia Health) There is no buttons which is a big change though if you are not use to smartwatches they are touch, With this you do not touch the watch at all and nor do you have to charge it which for me is a bonus, It works on a battery similar to whats found in your car alarm fob.. So far so good so lets put it to the test…