Wireless

More people use laptops to listen to music, watch movies and play games than ever before. Now you don't have to be stuck with the (sometimes) poor quality sound coming from your computer thanks to the new Klipsch ProMedia 2.1 Wireless computer speakers.

Klipsch first introduced the ProMedia 2.1 system back in 2000, and it has become one of their best-selling products. To make the speakers even better, Klipsch decided to create a wireless version. The new ProMedia 2.1 Wireless sounds just like the THX-certified original, only this one features a USB wireless transmitter that plugs into the computer's USB port.

The system is not completely wireless, however. Unless operated via batteries, the power source needs to connect to electricity. With this system, the subwoofer is the power source. It plugs into a wall outlet and then the two speakers connect to it via wires. Wireless, (in this case), means no wires attach to the computer. The ProMedia and computer wirelessly connect via the USB wireless transmitter.

The ProMedia 2.1 Wireless is available at klipsch.com for $199.99, only in the United States. The original ProMedia ($149.99) is available at Best Buy and klipsch.com.

Kodak today announced the new KODAK Pic Flick app that lets iPhone and iPod touch users print and share photos directly to Kodak ESP 5250 printers and W1020 wireless digital frames.

"At Kodak, we believe pictures are meant to be shared and are committed to helping people do more with their pictures by providing solutions to make, manage and move images easily and effortlessly," continues Brody. "With the KODAK Pic Flick App, we are helping consumers to print and share moments in the time it takes to make a simple phone call."

The KODAK Pic Flick App is free and is available now on the App Store. To find out more information, visit www.kodak.com/go/picflick.

Best Buy has released the Rocketfish wireless whole home audio system. Available only at Best Buy, the system sends audio wirelessly throughout your home, and at an affordable price. The product line consists of a Wireless Amplified Audio Receiver, a Wireless Sender/Receiver, a Wireless Outdoor Speaker and a Wireless HD Audio Starter Kit, which includes both a sender and receiver.

The products use the new Rocketboost wireless technology which uses standard connections for speaker line and line level inputs, so it can work with almost any brand of equipment you already have at home. Read more

Philips Electronics just announced the new Wireless HDTV Link. This device replaces the cables that connect the HD cable set-top box, HD satellite receiver, Blu-ray player and gaming console to a HDTV. Using the Wireless HDTV Link, you can move your HD devices up to 75 feet away from the TV without signal loss or degradation. Up to four AV devices can be connected (two HDMI connections and two component connections).

The Philips Wireless HDTV Link is now available at amazon.com and dell.com with an MSRP of $799. It will be sold at Sam's Club, samsclub.com and Costco.com beginning November 2009. It will then hit retail stores in late fourth quarter 2009 and early 2010.

Do you want to add some bass to your home entertainment system without the hassle of running wires throughout your house? Boston Acoustics has the solution to this problem. Just announced are three new Classic Series wireless-ready subwoofers featuring built-in wireless receivers. They include the 8" 200-watt (350-watt Peak) CPS 8Wi, 10" 300-watt (650-watt Peak) CPS 10Wi and 12" 400-watt (850-watt Peak) CPS 12Wi.

Each subwoofer has front-firing, front ported design, meaning you can actually place the subwoofer in a cabinet. All three also feature volume control, a phase switch, speaker-level inputs, line level input and LFE input. Read more

Dell's new Latitude Z laptop is what the company calls "the world's first ultra-thin 16-inch laptop." Weighing in at 4.5 pounds and measuring less than an inch thin, the Latitude Z comes standard with a four-cell battery. But what makes this laptop really stand out is it's the first laptop to offer wireless inductive charging via a docking station (sold separately).

The Latitude Z also includes a 1600x900 WLED display and a two megapixel camera with Dell Capture technology that lets you scan and save business cards to Microsoft Outlook contacts, as well as copy documents to PDF. Read more

I told you about the new HP Photosmart Premium with TouchSmart Web way back in June, and now I'm pleased to tell you that it is available for purchase online at HP's Online Store. Priced at $399, this all-in-one device not only prints, faxes, copies and scans, but also gives you on-demand, one-touch access to printable content from the web.

Print App partners include:

• Disney Online and its websites Disney.com and DisneyFamily.com, offering coloring pages and craft projects from a choice of characters, such as a Disney Princess, Winnie the Pooh, Mickey Mouse and Handy Manny as well as fun recipes.
• CNET.com for product reviews of the latest tech gadgets and gift guides.
• CBS News for text versions of 60 MINUTES.
• Flickr, to allow members to access and print their photos directly from the printer.
• Tabbloid for creating and printing customized newsletters by selecting any combination of RSS feeds from favorite blogs and websites.

Toshiba just announced the availability of its universal dynadock wireless U USB docking station. This device wirelessly connects to printers, scanners, router, speakers, an additional monitor…the list could go on and on. The point being, you don't need to physically connect your laptop to a docking station, which results in less clutter.

Features include:

• Automatic Connectivity: The dynadock wireless U can be set up to automatically connect to the laptop when within range.
• Data Protection: One touch undock button ensures all peripherals shut down properly when undocking.
• Enhanced Productivity: Six USB 2.0 ports including two front Sleep-and-Charge USB ports that supply power to cell phones, MP3 players and other devices even if your PC is off.
• Multimedia: Integrated Digital Audio card adds high quality 7.1 surround sound.
• High Resolution: HD Digital Video card for connecting to an extra VGA or DVI monitor with up to 1680 x 1050 resolution.
• Dedicated Video Support: Dedicated wireless radio for enhanced video performance.
• Bi-directional Audio Support: Bi-directional ISOCH support for Audio, webcams, microphones and USB speakers.
• Easy Software Installation: Toshiba dynadock Utility software for all video and audio drivers customize the dynadock experience.

The Vue personal video network is a multi-camera system that lets you create your own video network and delivers live video wirelessly for you to see and share from your computer or flash-enabled mobile device.

The Vue system is a network of small, battery-powered wire-free cameras. The cameras stream real-time video directly to the Internet, viewable on most browsers. A low-power technology called FrameMesh allows the cameras to operate for up to a year without changing the battery.

It's easy to set up too. All you have to do to view live video (other than mount the cameras) is log onto your password-protected online account from your computer. No need to load software, run power cords, or configure your home network to operate. Read more

Sony yesterday announced the Reader Daily Edition, a wireless digital reader with 3G connectivity. The Daily Edition joins Sony's new line of Readers, the Reader Pocket Edition and the Reader Touch Edition which were announced earlier this month. The Reader Pocket Edition and the Reader Touch Edition are available now, with the Reader Daily Edition being available in December.

The Reader Pocket Edition features a five-inch electronic paper display and is available in a variety of colors, including navy blue, rose and silver. Priced at $199, it is the most affordable dedicated reading device on the market.

The Reader Touch Edition has a responsive six-inch touch screen panel that lets you quickly turn pages, highlight text and take notes by simply swiping your finger. The included stylus pen can be used as well. It comes in red, black or silver and retails for about $299.

The big news is the new Reader Daily Edition with wireless access via AT&T's 3G mobile broadband network. You can access Sony's eBook store from just about anywhere in the U.S. Browse and download books, newspapers and magazines with no monthly fees or transaction charges for basic wireless connectivity. You also have the option to side load your own documents or content from other compatible sites via USB.Read more