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Alpine Electronics is delivering automotive mobile media solutions worldwide, including video, audio and mobile device connectivity systems, and this year at CES it presented six in-vehicle Bluetooth-based devices that allow you make phone calls hands free.
Let’s see what they can do.

First comes the KCE-300BT Bluetooth Interface module, compatible with all Alpine Ai-NET head units such as the Mobile Multimedia Stations with touch-sensitive displays.
Alpine worked with Motorola to develop this solution, and the final product allows hands free phone calls displayed via the car’s sound system that shows the Caller ID, Missed Calls, Dialed Calls and Received Calls.



If you put together the KCE-300BT module with the IVA-D106 or IVA-W205 Mobile Multimedia Stations, you may use the 12-key input to dial a number directly.

eX-10 Advanced iPod Controller with Bluetooth works well with all sound systems and doesn’t need installation.
It is a plug-and-play device that provides iPod playback and has a small base unit integrating a 2.4-inch color TFT screen.
The screen can be mounted easily on the car dash.

Together with the iPod Controller you get a remote control and same as with KCE-300BT Bluetooth Interface module, it lets you make hands free phone calls via the car’s sound system.
One more thing that you need to know about this device is that it won the CES Innovations 2008 Design and Engineering Award for the In-Vehicle Control/OEM Integration category.

TME-M740BT 7-inch WVGA Touch Screen Monitor is actually a 2-DIN monitor with Bluetooth, that allows hands free calls and provides information such as Missed/Dialed/Received Calls, Phone Book Memory, Caller ID but also a 12-key direct number input.



The three models presented have support for music playback on compatible devices.
Now we have two portable navigation systems called PMD-B200, PND-K3 and PND-K3msn, which have Bluetooth modules built-in.
You can use them for hands free calls but also as navigation devices.

“Bluetooth hands-free use is becoming a standard feature expected by consumers,” declared Stephen Witt, vice president, marketing and product planning, Alpine Electronics. “Alpine’s range of Bluetooth solutions make it easy for consumers to choose the system that matches their need,
while taking advantage of the safety and convenience options for the in-car environment.”

Speck announced to show six new iPhone cases: SeeThru, SkinPro, ToughSkin, TechStyle and Holster-Pro.
Speck is recognized for the design it applies to its cases, adding style and personality to each model it creates for MP3 players, iPod, MacBook, and the iPhone.

“We are thrilled to continue our 6 year legacy of iPod protection” declared Jarret Weis, Senior Engineer “We are committed to designing and manufacturing, high-quality, stylishly smart cases and feel as though we have achieved this in our line of iPhone cases.”



We will take a brief look at the iPhone cases and we’ll start with the SeeThru model.
It is a shiny case made of protective material that keeps your phone away from scratches or bumps with its translucent hard plastic shells and the Touch-Thru screen protector.
It comes with a removable swivel holster/belt clip and it is available in Pink, Red, Green, Aqua and Smoke colors, fitting all iPhone models.



SkinPro for the iPhone is a rubberized skin that provides a nice and sleek look to your phone adding style with its cool holster belt clip/stand combo, but also anti-shock protection.
The silicone surface protects the iPhone but in the same time makes it soft at touch.



You will see the case in Black and Clear colors.



The ToughSkin is a rubberized protective case available in Black and Clear colors, with a custom holster with swivel belt clip that can sustain the iPhone either horizontally or vertically for viewing, while the TechStyle Classic Leather Case is a cool model available in Black and Brown that fits your iPhone perfectly and in addition comes with a holster with swivel belt clip/stand for viewing.
You can place the screen inward for best protection.



Holster-Pro comes in a micro fiber lining and has a swivel belt clip/stand for viewing, but it is available only in Black.



All the six cases are exposed at CES 2008.

It won the Time Magazine’s Best Inventions of The Year, and now it wears the title of is one of the Best of Innovations Honoree at CES 2008.

WildCharger is the world’s first wireless charging pad for mobile devices, but at the moment it can charge only the Motorola RAZR cell phone models.
In the next month, the company will introduce support for Blackberry, iPhone and the iPod.

Together with the charging pad, you can find also the WildCharge adapters, sold separately or with the pad.

The charging pad can power up to 5 mobile devices simultaneously, but these devices need to have the right technology built-in or the WildCharge adapters.
This way, the charging process is eliminating the annoying and space-consuming wires and wall bricks, and all that you have to do is to place your device on the pad in any position.

WildCharger pad starts to transfer the power via the contact points to the adapter and into the mobile device, and the device’s position doesn’t count because of the special geometry of the charging surface.
There is a closed electrical circuit that forms between the surface and the mobile device.



The WildCharger pad and the adapter bundle cost $89.99, and if you need to check for compatibility or to get them separately, you may see the online catalog here.

Parrot, one of the leaders in the industry of wireless peripherals for cell phones, is bringing at CES 2008 two new innovative products: the MMS Digital Picture Frame and a series of devices based on easy-pairing Near Field Communications technology that eliminates the manual pairing process needed for Bluetooth and other wireless devices.

The MMS Digital Picture Frame DF7700 is a photo frame to which you can send images via the MMS service using your mobile phone.
It integrates a SIM card with a dedicated call number and can accept incoming pictures from anywhere in the world.

You can transfer images also via the USB connection or an SD card slot, and you can store up to 500 pictures.
Currently it is available only in France.



The NEC prototype products that Parrot comes with at CES this year include a digital photo frame, a stereo speaker system, a conferencing system and a car kit, all working on Nokia NFC-enabled phones.

Goldstriker International finally announced the launching of its latest Power of Platinum Collection consisting of several spectacular cell phone models covered in one of the most precious metals, planned for release on January 10.



Just to name a few, we have the Platinum iPhone, the MacBook, the iPod, and the advanced mobile phone models Nokia 8600 Luna, Nokia 6300, and Nokia 8800 Arte.



The company also announced that starting January 7 you can order your favored model using your credit or debit card via the secure online shop.