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We’re still finding some CES news. During the Las Vegas event, Panasonic introduced a new premium headphones made of Zirconia – model RP-HJE900. According to the Japanese electronics giant, these are the world’s first high fidelity in-ear headphones made out of such material, which is BTW used as a thermal barrier coating in jet turbine and diesel engines.
Zirconia is a white crystalline oxide of zirconium dioxide (ZrO2) and it’s an extremely durable substance which can withstand extreme temperatures. Not sure why “extreme temperatures” are that important, but apparently thank to Zirconia, the RP-HJE900 has scratch-proof, ultra-tough construction and its sound chamber has less resonance than plastic or aluminum. As a result, ultra-clear sound reproduction with virtually no distortion is guaranteed.
In addition, Panasonic used Neodymium magnet for RP-HJE900 construction to deliver rich and powerful sound. They boast frequency response of 6Hz-26kHz for realistic sound with precision highs and rich low end. Additionally, the RP-HJE900 has a sound pressure sensitivity of 100dB, impedance of 26 Omega and 12.5 mm drivers. The cord also has a slider to prevent tangling.
If these numbers mean anything, you’re probably already interested. However, you’ll have to wait for May when Panasonic will start selling the RP-HJE900 in black and white for $229.99. That’s super expensive for in-ear headphones, but then again, they should last forever thanks to detachable cables, or at least we think so.
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Dusan has been using smartphones since their introduction and is now following the latest trends in the industry. The "convergence" is what he's most excited about, and writing about it is the next logical thing to do. He thinks that using a smartphone is what everyone who cares about their time should do. In addition to his interests in mobile phones, Dusan also loves to experiment with the latest web and mobile 2.0 services. The idea of accessing and managing your information from any device no matter where you are simply amazes him. Whether it's an online to-do list, note taking service or a video sharing social network, he's there to try it out. He admits though, he's still searching for the ultimate web-based organizational tool, which "sings" perfectly with the mobile PIM application. Dusan used to run SymbianWatch.com which later became part of IntoMobile. He lives in Serbia, South-East Europe, from where he edits the site on a daily basis.
