PORTABLE ELECTRONICS NEWS:
B?tooth Device Sales Skyrocket in Calif. Port Washington, New York ? Sales of Bluetooth headset devices surged in California following the state?s passage of hands-free driving laws, according to The NPD Group. With No iPhone 3G To Sell, Retailers Turned To Accessories NEW YORK ? While Apple was busy selling more than 1 million iPhone 3Gs in the first weekend of availability , consumer electronics retailers, who as a class are not permitted to sell the iPhone, turned their attention to selling new accessories. J&R Music & Computer World, based here, said it was waiting for cases and accessories for the newest iPhone. Cobra Inks Deal For Bluetooth Headsets CHICAGO ? Cobra Electronics last week announced a licensing agreement with Aries Manufacturing, a supplier of aftermarket wireless accessories, for a line of Cobra-brand wireless phone accessories designed for professional drivers. The first products to market as a result of this agreement are a line of Bluetooth noise-canceling headsets. CEA Tracks Accessories Growth ARLINGTON, VA. ? The results of a survey of U.S. adults by the Consumer Electronics Association (CEA) points to wireless technology, the popularity of laptop PCs and digital imaging as the primary drivers of present and future sales growth in the accessories category. Batteries for wireless communications devices such as cellphones and PDAs showed the greatest increase in household owners... Maxell Launches ESPN X Games Promo FAIR LAWN, N.J. ? In conjunction with the company's third annual sponsorship of the Summer X Games 14, Maxell announced a sweepstakes offer that will run as an on-pack promotion on specially marked CDR700 50-pack, DVD+R 50-pack and DVD-R 50-pack storage media. The sweepstakes will award one recipient an exclusive trip for two to next year's Summer's X Games 15. Logitech Grows Its Gaming Line FREMONT, CALIF. ? Logitech unveiled four new gaming system accessories, including two wireless controllers. Logitech's cordless keyboard for the Wii, licensed by Nintendo, is a 2.4GHz wireless full-size QWERTY keyboard designed to simplify text input in the Wii Internet Channel and during online, chat-oriented games. Designed For Dell Accessories Roll Out ROUND ROCK, TEXAS ? Dell has introduced Designed for Dell, a line of backpacks, computer sleeves, audio devices, mice and hard drives distinguished by color, fit and finish that complement such Dell PCs as the company's new Studio laptops. "We are collaborating with technology and fashion leaders to create complementary bags and accessories that offer Dell customers unique ways to expres... Belkin Introduces Mice, Eee Cases, Cooling Devices COMPTON, CALIF. ? Belkin had travelers in mind for some of its most recent introductions, made this month. The company debuted three laptop cases and two mice this month; some of the products are designed for the Asus Eee PC mini laptop. The cases are scheduled to be offered in September, while the mice are currently available. Trust Bows Variety Of Accessories ROSELAND, N.J. ? PC accessories and design tablets were the forerunners in a recent spate of product announcements from Trust. Other products included an "ultra-small" Bluetooth adapter, a mini Web cam and two wireless mice. The three design tablets include two slim-line versions ? the TB-6300 and TB5300 ? and a widescreen model, the TB-7300. Targus Goes Back To School With PC Accessories ANAHEIM, CALIF. ? A slate of computer accessories were announced from Targus, all geared toward the back-to-school crowd. New products include transfer cables, power outlets and a roster of privacy screens. The company's high-speed file-transfer cable, which can be used for PCs and Macs, is ideal for transferring large amounts of data, said Targus. |
