ACCESSORIES

Case-mate Fuel for BlackBerry Curve 8900

The BlackBerry Curve 8900 FUEL is a protective case, carrying solution, and extended battery life all in one. This is all about charging your smartphone on the go.

With smartphones chewing up battery life to keep all their great features operational, the last thing a business user needs is a flat battery by lunchtime. The FUEL charges as you go, so the next time you’re rushing to get to the airport at 6am and you forget your charger, relax, your BlackBerry Curve 8900 is taken care of.

The extended battery life features include up to seven additional hours talk time beyond standard BlackBerry Curve 8900 battery life, plus stand by life of up to 20 additional days beyond standard BlackBerry Curve 8900 battery life. The power on/off button allows activation of the fuel battery pack as needed, and the charger is rechargeable through a standard BlackBerry micro USB cable.

Available from Frequency Telecom.

Case-mate ID Case

Everyone knows less is more, but less with more, now that’s a breakthrough. The Casemate ID Case for iPhone 3G and 3GS is the next wave in convenience for lifestyle engineers.

For heading into work or out to the club, give your wallet a break. Your iPhone fits in the case, and your cards in the back, keeping all the essentials protected and together.

This stylish new iPhone 3G and 3GS protective case features an ultra slim slot for bare necessities on your big night out, including space for two cards such as ID, cash, debit or credit card. Available soon for BlackBerry and other leading smartphones. Available from Frequency Telecom.

Zeemote Bluetooth Controller

After working closely with Sony Ericsson, the Zeemote V3 is now compatible with virtually all Sony Ericsson handsets including the exciting new Entertainment Unlimited Series of Yari, Aino and Satio and eco-friendly Naite.

The new Zeemote V3 Bluetooth Controller empowers consumers to interact and engage with their mobile devices in an exciting new way whether on the go or in the comfort of the home. The top features of the Zeemote V3 provide a user with the ability to use the controller for playing all mobile games,

navigating phone menus, camera control, music remote control and Playstation 3 remote play if using the Aino.

In addition, the Zeemote V3 Bluetooth Controller enables users to combine the functionality of the Zeemote V3 Bluetooth Controller and a Sony Ericsson handset equipped with TV Out or DLNA Sharing, to be able to play games from the mobile to the TV screen.

Powermat

Don’t miss out on getting your hands on Powermat, the first truly wireless charger. Powermat is the only charger you need to take on your travels as it enables up to four mobile phones, MP3 players and other devices to charge at the same time.

Using wireless energy transfer, Powermat pairs an ultra thin mat with a receiver that connects to your device. Powermat is quick and easy to set up and use, and you can wirelessly charge your devices by just placing them on one of the mats.

With a sleek black design, Powermat will add a touch of style to your home and de-clutter it at the same time. Powermat’s special portable version will streamline your suitcase, folding up to less than 10cm x 10cm x 3.5cm.

Powermat receivers are currently available for the iPhone, iPods and BlackBerry devices. Consumers who purchase the Powermat Powercube can also connect via mini USB to many other devices to meet their charging needs. From £30 retail.

Jabra CRUISER

With unrivalled expertise in creating innovative Bluetooth devices for in-car use, Jabra has launched its latest speakerphone, the Jabra CRUISER. The CRUISER is packed with features including dual microphone technology for unprecedented speakerphone call quality, voice announcements for supreme usability, and music streaming for those long road trips, all from the car visor.

The Jabra CRUISER uses dual microphone technology to eliminate background noise and cancel out any echo. And with voice announcements, the speakerphone will intelligently access the phone’s address book to announce exactly who is calling. If the caller is unknown, the speakerphone will simply read the number aloud instead.

The Jabra CRUISER will be available this winter at £99.

Jabra ARROW

The Jabra ARROW headset combines automatic volume control with easy, functional storage; the perfect headset for drivers who want to take calls in comfort and style. Jabra ARROW not only ensures that you will hear every word with ease, you’ll also look great as it inherits its sleek, stylish and iconic good looks from popular predecessors in Jabra’s JX range.

The automatic volume control on the Jabra ARROW recognises and adjusts audio coming into the headset before it reaches the users ear so call volume is always perfect. Digital signal processing noise reduction, specifically optimised for in car use, lessens ambient sounds so the person at the other end of the call can easily hear every word.

Available from November, priced at £49.99.