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BlackBerry PlayBook Keyboard case now available for pre-ordering, shipping by March 23rd

If you’re a diehard RIM fan (Fan in Motion?), you’ve probably already got the PlayBook. What you may be missing is a solid physical keyboard to make email handling a much better experience. Canadian company has been talking about such a product for quite some time, and now it’s (almost) here. Canada’s The Source has started accepting pre-orders for BlackBerry PlayBook Keyboard case, asking CA$119 for the ever-useful accessory while promising to ship it by March 23rd. Even though I don’t like the PlayBook, I like its compact size. The Read more

Case-Mate unveils its iPad 3 accessories, too

Why would Case-Mate be any different from Belkin — it too unveiled accessories for the new iPad, showing us an array of cases that boast “modern and fashionable styles with a range of fresh colors, striking prints and bold textures.” Here’s what they got: Tuxedo ($60) – The popular textured case is now available in refreshing Spring colors, including black, grey, pink, turquoise and orange. It comes with a reusable MagicTape that also doubles as a stand. Stingray Slim Stand ($90) – Featuring exotic stingray embossed leather, it is made Read more

iRoom iDock is motorized in-wall iPad mount that costs a small fortune

So you plan to grab the brand new iPad the second it’s out? If you need a special in-wall mount to hold it while you’re not surfing, checking email, photos or whatever you happen to do on your tablet – check out Bracketron’s iRoom iDock. This isn’t a device for everyone; rather it’s made for folks who don’t mind paying $600 or more (up to $1600) for the privilege. Available in portrait and landscape models, the iRoom iDock comes in Power over Ethernet (PoE) and 110V models and is described Read more

Belkin unveils an array of cases for the new iPad

Wow that was quick. Only few hours after Apple unveiled the iPad 3, Belkin announced not one but an array of accessories for the new tablet. Here’s what they got: YourType Folio + Keyboard ($99.99) – available in black/black and black/red, this case is made for folks who prefer typing on a physical keyboard rather than touchscreen. Cinema Stripe Folio with Stand ($49.99) – available in Blacktop/Gravel, Pink/Gravel/White and Indigo/Gravel/Overcast, it comes with magnetic closure tab that folds away when not in use. Cinema Dot Folio with Stand ($49.99) – Read more

Beats By Dr. Dre Beatbox will be available at AT&T on March 11 for $399

So you want awesome Bluetooth (and/or wired) speakers and you don’t mind paying a premium for the benefit? You may want to consider Beats by Dr. Dre Beatbox Portable high performance wireless audio system, which will be available in white and black at AT&T beginning March 11 for $399.00. Yeah that’s a lot of money for speakers, but I guess something gotta give to get “rich, full sounds with professional-grade sound engineering” to play the music “how the artist intended” with a distortion-free sound at higher volume and real bass Read more

LG unveils WCD-800 wireless charger

Aside from all the new phones, LG also unveiled a new wireless charger at Mobile World Congress – WCD-800. Designed in the shape of a cradle, it allows users to position their phone vertically to make video calls and send text messages, or horizontally to watch movies while charging. As with other wireless chargers, you don’t need to physically connect your phone to the charger stand – simply place it on the deck of the cradle and you’re good to go. Using electromagnetic induction, the WCD-800 will then do its Read more

Details for iPad 3 smart cover, iPhone 5 design leaked

iLounge scored some small, but juicy details on Apple’s upcoming case for the iPad 3 as well as the design for the sixth-generation iPhone, which is believed to be a departure from the stainless steel and glass build of the iPhone 4 and 4S. According to the aforementioned source, Apple’s official case for the iPad 3 (perhaps the iPad HD?) will be similar to the current smart covers for the iPad 2, except this will feature a rear shell possibly made with fiberglass and a layer of leather on top. The Read more

Jabra celebrates its 10th Bluetooth anniversary at MWC 2012

Jabra is using this year’s Mobile World Congress to celebrate its decade in Bluetooth business, during which they emerged as Europe’s number one Bluetooth hands free communications provider. Needless to say we had a chance to see all of their latest products in Barcelona, including: Jabra FREEWAY – which is the first in-car speakerphone with a three-speaker stereo system, Virtual Surround Sound and dual-mic technology, Jabra SPORT Bluetooth stereo headset – which combines durability with “fantastic sound” for athletes and everyone else leading an active lifestyle, and Jabra HALO2 – Read more

Aiptek to show off 2 plug-n-play pico projectors for iPhone

Taiwan-based Aiptek will show some neat products at this year’s Mobile World Congress. They’ve prepared two slightly different pico projectors for the Apple iPhone. The MobileCinema i20 is the smallest of its kind, and it also serves as an external battery. Simply plug it in an iPhone with the 30pin connector and watch photos and videos for up to two hours on a 50-inch display in a relatively dimmer environment. The other device, MobileCinema i50S, is a sleeve pico projector that allows iPhone 4/4S users to easily slide their beloved Read more