Gear this week: a Montblanc smartwatch, a Star Trek communicator, and more
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Gear this week: a Montblanc smartwatch, a Star Trek communicator, and more
Montblanc Summit Smartwatch
The Montblanc Summit is the brand's first smartwatch and features a 1.39-inch AMOLED display, a Snapdragon Wear 2100 processor, 512MB RAM and 4GB storage. It also has a heart-rate sensor, a built-in microphone, and a selection of exclusive watch faces that resemble classic Montblanc designs.
Discover more about the Montblanc Summit Smartwatch.
Star Trek: TOS Bluetooth Communicator
It’s real and it works. This fully functional wireless Star Trek communicator flips open with a flick of your wrist and lets you take calls through Bluetooth, just like a pair of Bluetooth headphones. You can also use it as a Bluetooth music player! Designed with 3D scans of a hero prop, the communicator even comes with authentic Star Trek sound effects.
See the Star Trek: TOS Bluetooth Communicator on ThinkGeek.
LG 32UD99 4K HDR monitor
This 32-inch IPS monitor with 4K resolution (3,840 x 2,160 pixels resolution) also supports the open HDR10 standard, allowing it to display HDR content. Its ability to display over 95% of the DCI-P3 color space makes the LG 32UD99 suitable for professional and home-entertainment needs. The monitor also has a USB Type-C port, giving it the ability to stream 4K resolution content, charge a connected laptop, and conduct simultaneous data transfers with a single cable.
Here’s more about the LG 32UD99 monitor.
Audio Technica ATH-CKR70IS
Able to cover a wide frequency range of 5Hz to 45kHz, the ATH-CKR100iS uses an aluminum stabilizer for greater control over the drivers’ linear motion, resulting in a controlled response that’s faithful to the original sound. Simply put, you get superior sound everywhere you go.
Find out more about the Audio Technica ATH-CKR70IS.
Dell XPS 13 2-in-1
Dell has launched a premium convertible notebook in the form of the new XPS 13 2-in-1. This new notebook features Dell’s signature InfinityEdge display with ultra-thin bezels, which makes it the most compact 13-inch convertible notebook available. The notebook also features Intel’s newest Kaby Lake processor and Dynamic Power Technology, which automatically ramps up clock speeds for the times when you need extra grunt. Finally, the XPS 13 2-in-1 comes with two USB Type-C ports with support for Thunderbolt 3.
See our hands-on with the Dell XPS 13 2-in-1 convertible notebook.
