BassJump - USB Subwoofer Add-on for MacBooks
We have to say we never seen this one coming. The BassJump from Twelve South whose Mac accessory products range from a laptop stand to surface pad is a truly one-of-a-kind USB subwoofer. Yes, that's right. Subwoofer. And it takes away one precise USB port from your MacBook. It's supposed to complement the thin, bass-less speakers on your laptop.
Custom software written specifically for Mac makes calculations to add mid- and low-frequencies, and as a result, blends two different audio sources: MacBook built-in speakers and BassJump subwoofer. The same software also throws in two old-school style VU meters to add some visual experience, and lets you customize sound based the the music genres. Most importantly, it has a one-touch power button so you can always turn on the BassJump at an instant. As unique and creative the BassJump is, we aren't exactly sure how exciting Mac folks will be when they see the $79.99 price tag.
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Atlona AT-HDAiR Wireless USB HDMI (with Audio) Adapter
Wireless HD video is seen as a killer application for WUSB. When Atlona announces its new AT-HDAiR HDTV Wireless Adapter will have HDMI with digital audio, we know we may have a winner. Previously reviewed IOGear Wireless USB AV kit is equally capable of outputting 720p video, yet only through VGA and analog audio. The most ironic aspect of the IOGear is the number of cables involved in making video to stream wirelessly. It even has a discrete audio receiver. In contrast, the Atlona removes several cables, because the video base station is built in with audio components.
The Atlona AT-HDAiR video base station also comes with VGA interface so you could both the analog and digital interface to output identical content on two different displays simultaneously. Audio for the VGA is is handled by a 1/4" mini stereo jack. Ideally, video playback at 720p is possible in extended mode. We believe in mirror mode the host PC would be bogged down with the decoding and the process of replicating and compressing the HD moving images for the wireless projection. Keep in mind this is a Windows-exclusive solution. Mac folks should check out this one instead.
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