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RHA has produced the CL2 … the world’s first and smallest wireless planar magnetic in-ear headphone

NEWS – When you’re an audio company known for its affordable—and great sounding—earphones, where do you go from there? If you’re RHA (Reid Heath Audio), you don’t sit on your successes; it’s not in their DNA. RHA continues to innovate and take risks—as evidenced in their CL1 ceramic earphone and Dacamp L1 headphone amp. Now, RHA has gone even farther in their quest for better sound: the RHA CL2 Planar Magnetic Bluetooth In-ear Headphone. That’s right, not only is the CL2 a planar earphone, but it’s wireless—a world’s first. 

RHA has been working over 4 years on the CL2 Planar. It’s the most compact planar magnetic driver ever released. The 10mm driver consists of a planar coil and 16-micrometer diaphragm suspended above two matched magnetic fields. This advanced technology results in unprecedented performance with the response and accuracy of planar magnetic technology in a fully portable earphone.

RHA Marketing manager Colum Fraser says, “As well as being technologically advanced and sounding great, the CL2 Planar is hi-fi Bluetooth compatible. We believe this creates a very special offering for people who love amazing audio and want that experience wherever they are.”

RHA took inspiration from the aerospace and fine jewelry industries. Zirconium dioxide is used to create near-indestructible housings. The smooth internal surface encourages an uninterrupted flow of audio waves from driver to ear. Incidentally, the uniform molecular structure of zirconium is also used to make synthetic diamonds and protect jet engines.

The CL2 Planar comes with detachable 3.5mm and balanced 2.5mm cables as well as a Bluetooth neckband. This option of cables allows users to listen either with wired or Bluetooth connections. The Bluetooth neckband provides 12-hour battery life and a universal remote which allows switching between music, calls and assistant functions at the touch of a button. It’s also compatible with aptX and AAC streaming. Bluetooth range is 30 feet.

The CL2 Planar Magnetic Bluetooth In-ear Headphone will sell for $899 US—not inexpensive, but priced competitively for planar magnetic technology.  It will be available after September 12th or for pre-order now. Visit RHA for more information.

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RHA has produced the CL2 … the world’s first and smallest wireless planar magnetic in-ear headphone originally appeared on The Gadgeteer on August 23, 2018 at 8:00 am.

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Satechi Type-C gadget giveaway!

CONTEST – Satechi is known for making Type-C adapters that improve efficiency and expand the functionality of your computing devices. Their Type-C products have a sleek, compact design, and are perfect for the mobile workspace. They have been kind enough to offer a giveaway of some of their most popular products for one lucky Gadgeteer reader.

Entering is easy! Just answer three questions in a comment section at the bottom of this post and if you’re willing to jump through a few extra hoops, you can earn up to three additional entries which will greatly increase your chances of winning. Please read the details on the prizes and the rules before you submit your entries for a chance to win Satechi’s giveaway prize pack!

Prizes:

One person will win a prize pack consisting of 1 of each of the 3 Satechi products shown below (additional accessories shown in photos are not included in the prize pack):

Aluminum Type-C USB 3.0 Micro/SD Reader

Type-C Card reader is equipped with both an SD card slot and Micro SD card slot which can be used simultaneously. Additionally, the card reader is equipped with a USB 3.0 port.

Price: $29.99
Website: Satechi

Type-C Multi-Port Adapter 4K with Ethernet v2

Connect your new Microsoft Surface Go or other USB Type-C laptop to a plethora of accessories with this all-in-one adapter which features:

  • SD slot
  • micro SD slot
  • Gigabit Ethernet port
  • 4K HDMI video
  • 3 USB ports
  • Pass through USB Type-C charging

Price: $89.99
Website: Satechi

Type-C 75W Travel Charger

The Travel Charger will give you power when you need when you’re on the go.

  • USB-C PD port (up to 60W)
  • 2 USB 3.0 ports and a Qualcomm Quick Charge 3.0 port
  • Charge up to 4 of your devices at a time (max up to 75W)
  • Removable AC plug for compact, easy storage
  • Input range (100-240V) for international voltage requirements

Price: $64.99
Website: Satechi

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Satechi Type-C gadget giveaway! originally appeared on The Gadgeteer on August 22, 2018 at 4:32 pm.

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The Gaston Floating Secretary Desk gives you an office even when you have no room for one

NEWS – The Gaston Floating Secretary Desk is a perfect addition to a bedroom, small living room, or even a tiny home – anywhere you need a desk workspace but don’t have room for one.  This desk mounts to the wall and folds away when you don’t need to work.  When needed, the front folds out like those old-fashioned secretary desks to reveal a worktop for your laptop or for your paperwork.  Closed or open, the Gaston provides a couple of display shelves and a couple of storage drawers.

The Secretary is made by HARTÔ, a French furniture company, working in collaboration with Industry West.  It’s made of oak veneer MDF and oak veneer plywood with a matte finish. The matte lacquer drawers use leather tongues as drawer pulls. Mounting hardware is included.

The Gaston Floating Secretary Desk measures 23.6″ wide x 12.4″ deep x 28.3″ tall for $700.  If you need a bit more space, the Gaston is also available in a larger size.  The Gaston Floating Secretary Desk Large measures 31.5″ wide x 14.5″ deep x 28.3″ tall, with a 15.7″ deep folding table, for $950.  Both are available directly from Industry West.

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The Gaston Floating Secretary Desk gives you an office even when you have no room for one originally appeared on The Gadgeteer on August 22, 2018 at 12:00 pm.

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Pad & Quill Journal Notebook and Deluxe Leather Journal Cover review

No matter how many times I’ve tried to switch to digital task and journaling apps, I always end up missing using my favorite pen and notebook. There’s just something so personal about putting pen to paper and a notebook full of doodles, taped in ticket stubs, photos, and memories means more to me than any app on my phone ever could. For that reason, I enjoy trying new notebooks and covers that protect them. So let’s check out one of each from Pad & Quill.

What is it?

I guess that should say what are they instead of what is it because I’ll be telling you about two separate products being offered by Pad & Quill. There’s the Journal Notebook which is available in two sizes, and the Deluxe Leather Journal Cover also available two sizes and two colors. I was sent the medium size version of each one.

My package arrived wrapped in brown kraft paper with a wax seal which felt very Harry Potter-esque to me.

Inside the package was the A5 sized leather cover in Whiskey brown with an A5 sized notebook inside. Remember, that each of these items is a separate purchase and that a notebook is not included with the purchase of a leather cover.

The leather cover is made of full-grain leather sewed with a tan colored parachute grade thread. The only branding on the cover is the Pad & Quill logo which is stamped on the back cover.

The notebook cover has wide flaps inside to hold the notebook in place and the left side has two card slots sized to hold standard sized credit cards or business cards in the vertical orientation.

As you can see from the image above, the interior of the cover is not lined. The raw side of the leather is visible. The nap is smooth and does not shed or leave crumbs when you insert and remove a notebook.

The Pad & Quill Journal Notebook comes in 8.3in x 5.6in x 0.5in (A5) and 5.3in x 3.7in x 0.5in sizes. I was sent the A5 size.

The notebook has a dark grey linen cover, an expandable pocket, 192 pages of 100 GSM acid-free off-white recycled paper, and is available with either plain or dot graph pages.

The notebook has a 2-page table of contents and all the pages are numbered which is a must-have feature when I’m shopping for a new notebook.

The pages are smooth and easy to write on. I’m not a fountain pen user, but regular ink did not bleed through the pages.

Another nice touch is that the Pad & Quill Journal Notebook has two bookmarks. There’s an orange one and a white one. Even the ends of the bookmarks are sealed so they won’t unravel. Also, you’ll notice that the notebook can lay flat because it uses a Smyth-swen binding which means that you can open it to your desired page and it will stay that way.

It’s easy to insert the notebook into the Deluxe Leather Journal Cover. All you do is slide the front and back covers of the notebook into the cover’s sleeves on either side.

A nice wide black elastic band secures the cover closed.

Check out the French seams along the edges of the Pad & Quill Deluxe Leather Journal Cover. I even discovered that I can clip my pen to the elastic band and it will hold it in place between the covers which is a nice touch. Everything about this cover is first class including the 25-year guarantee on the leather.

What I like

  • Notebook cover is attractive and well made
  • Journal has numbered pages and a binding that lays flat
  • Standard sized cover can be used with other notebooks

What needs to be improved

  • Nothing

Final thoughts

If you share my love of notebooks and pens and have been shopping for a new notebook and cover to protect it. Do yourself a favor and stop by Pad & Quill’s site so you can read more about their new journals and journal covers. They are well made, attractive, and nicely priced.

Price: Journals are $18.66 for the Medium A5 size and $15.26 for the small size, Delux Leather cover is $59.46 and $42.46.
Where to buy: Pad & Quill
Source: The sample for this review was provided by Pad & Quill.

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Pad & Quill Journal Notebook and Deluxe Leather Journal Cover review originally appeared on The Gadgeteer on August 22, 2018 at 11:10 am.

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Find inner peace with this Buddha ice cube mold

NEWS – We’ve shown you lots of ways to cool your potent potables, including chilled stainless steel balls, but this is the first time we’ve featured an ice cube that may provide a Zen experience for you.  The Skaxi 3D Laughing Buddha Silicone Mold produces four ice cubes that will bring a new peace to an after-dinner drink.

The Buddha ice pieces are 3D, not flat pieces.  They are big enough that a single piece is sufficient for a couple fingers of whiskey.

The tray is made of high-quality, food-grade, BPA-free silicone material.  It’s dishwasher-safe, oven-safe to 400°F, and freeze-proof -40°F.  In addition to making ice, you can use the mold for molding chocolates or for baking.  It can even be used for molding soaps or bath bombs.

The Skaxi 3D Laughing Buddha Silicone Mold is $11.90 at Amazon.

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Find inner peace with this Buddha ice cube mold originally appeared on The Gadgeteer on August 22, 2018 at 10:00 am.

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