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FaceTime conversations always commence with "left a bit, no, up a bit, no no, that's too far..." as we balance our iOS handsets to find a flattering angle. Gorillapod designers Josh Guyot and JoeBen Bevirt want to put an end to it with Galileo, a 360 degree motorized remote-control base for your iPhone or iPod Touch. If your buddy moves out of frame, just swipe in their direction and it'll pan around to follow. Designed as a video conferencing tool, it would also be useful as a baby monitor, remote camera or for clever photography projects. You'll also find a universal 1/4" tripod mount screw, rechargeable lithium polymer battery and it'll double as a dock when not in use. The project has currently reached $10,093 of its $100,000 goal, with the pre-order price of one of the units pegged at $85. If you'd care to see it in action, we'd suggest taking a trip downtown past the break.

[Thanks, Max]

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Wheels make everything better, right? That certainly seems to be the case with CineSkates. Joby has given a big thumbs up to the Kickstarter project, which help the Gorillapod Focus capture some pretty sweet tracking shots, because nothing says "elegance" like a gorilla on wheels.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>cameracineskatesgorillapodjobykickstarterminiposttrackingtripodtripodsvideoThu, 25 Aug 2011 06:49:00 EST<![CDATA[Joby Ori and Yogi iPad cases hands-on]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/04/joby-ori-and-yogi-ipad-cases-hands-on/http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/04/joby-ori-and-yogi-ipad-cases-hands-on/http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/04/joby-ori-and-yogi-ipad-cases-hands-on/#comments Joby is here at CES Unveiled, and this year they're introducing two new interesting cases for a certain tablet you may have heard about. The "Yogi" for iPad draws on Joby's roots, essentially pairing its successful Gorillapod stand tech with a hard plastic iPad case that you can dock in either portrait or landscape. The folks at the booth envision usage scenarios on uneven surfaces, or even for wrapping the gorilla legs around a car headrest for easy on-the-go use. More interesting, however, is the "Ori" case, which puts a new spin on convertible cases for the iPad. Made out of strong, lightweight aluminum, this case has a continuous hinge, folds into multiple positions, and has a swivel so you can tilt your 'pad in nearly any direction you wish. Check out the crazy origami-action in the video after the break, and glamour shots of this beauty in nearly every contortion imaginable in our gallery below.

Gallery: Joby Ori and Yogi iPad cases hands-on

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Joby Ori and Yogi iPad cases hands-on originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 04 Jan 2011 20:23:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>applecesces 2011Ces2011hands-onipadipad caseIpadCasejobyorivideoyogiTue, 04 Jan 2011 20:23:00 EST<![CDATA[Joby's Gorillamobile gets revised, caters specifically to iPhone 4 with added bumper case]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/09/jobys-gorillamobile-gets-revised-caters-specifically-to-iphone/http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/09/jobys-gorillamobile-gets-revised-caters-specifically-to-iphone/http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/09/jobys-gorillamobile-gets-revised-caters-specifically-to-iphone/#comments Are you ready for a barrage of Apple-specific peripherals from the labs of Joby? Can't say we are either, but they're coming regardless. Today, the famed creator of the original Gorillapod has pumped out a seriously overhauled version of the Gorillamobile, with this one designed to work specifically (and only) with the iPhone 4. The real difference here is the inclusion of a bumper case (no, not that Bumper case), which slides in perfectly to an accompanying rail attachment on the bundled tripod. Slip in, slip out -- you dig? It's available today for $39.95 if you're eager to ditch the case Apple gave ya, and you can expect more when this came from by the time CES 2011 opens its doors in two short months.

Gallery: Joby Gorillamobile for iPhone 4

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Joby's Gorillamobile gets revised, caters specifically to iPhone 4 with added bumper case originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 09 Nov 2010 21:29:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>appleflexible tripodFlexibleTripodGorillamobileiphoneiphone 4iphone accessoryIphone4IphoneAccessoryjobyjoby GorillamobileJobyGorillamobiletripodTue, 09 Nov 2010 21:29:00 EST<![CDATA[Joby tempts the argonauts with Switchback headlamp / lantern]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/21/joby-tempts-the-argonauts-with-switchback-headlamp-lantern/http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/21/joby-tempts-the-argonauts-with-switchback-headlamp-lantern/http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/21/joby-tempts-the-argonauts-with-switchback-headlamp-lantern/#comments Call us crazy, but we're guessing that the Joby you knew last year will look nothing like the Joby that we see this time next year. Once famous for crafting flexible tripods for simple point and shoot cameras, the outfit has branched out quite significantly since. Case in point: the Switchback. Joby's still relying on its flexible mount expertise by including a tripod with this here lighting instrument, but it's the device itself that steals the show. The water resistant Switchback is a two-piece product; there's a headlamp that can be worn around your dome, and it can be shoved into a lantern container for those sit-around-the-campfire moments. The light itself has a central white beam with two power levels, and it's surrounded by a foursome of Cree LEDs that shine blue or red (and can be toggled with a button press). Joby throws a pair of AA batteries in for good measure, and in our testing, we found it sufficient enough for backyard gatherings and the like. The lantern apparatus has a clip on the bottom in order to affix the aforesaid tripod, but in practice we found it fairly simple to tip over when not wrapped around a tree limb. At any rate, it's on sale today for $59.95 for those looking to hit the forests in the near future.

Gallery: Joby Switchback headlamp / lantern

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>adventurecreehands-onheadlampjobylamplanternlightoutdooroutdoorsswitchbackThu, 21 Oct 2010 00:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Joby goes slim with Cree-equipped Gorillatorch Blade LED flexi-light]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/07/joby-goes-slim-with-cree-equipped-gorillatorch-blade-led-flexi-l/http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/07/joby-goes-slim-with-cree-equipped-gorillatorch-blade-led-flexi-l/http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/07/joby-goes-slim-with-cree-equipped-gorillatorch-blade-led-flexi-l/#comments Joby broke out of its mold last year with its first-ever flexible flashlight, but frankly speaking, the bulb on the end of it was downright bulky. A year later, we're looking at a far slimmer and far sexier model -- one that relies on Cree's XLamp XP-C LED bulbs in order to output 130 lumens of light in a pocket-friendly package. The Gorillatorch Blade is a rugged, tripod-equipped flashlight that boasts a rechargeable internal battery (USB or AC adapter) an aluminum chassis and an adjustable beam. She's also water and drop-resistant, but we aren't certain we'd be eager to push the boundaries there; at any rate, it's on sale now for $59.95, and yes, the DIY mechanic in your life could definitely use a couple.

Gallery: Joby Gorillatorch Blade LED flexi-light

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 Joby has pretty much set the standard for portable, flexible, curious looking tripods, and while it has evolved over the years to include support for bulky DSLRs, it hasn't really made the same strides to cover the burgeoning pocket camcorder realm. Until today. Here in Köln, the outfit used Photokina as a launching pad for their newest portable tripod, the Gorillapod Video. For all intents and purposes, this is a classic Gorillapod with an omni-directional positioning video head, an extension arm for pans and tilts and magnetic feet for connecting it to your nearby barn. There's a small button on the head that allows the swivel arm to collapse for even easier travel, and during our moments with it here on the show floor, we were duly impressed with how it held the pocket camcorder strapped on top of it. It's available to order right now for $29.95, with shipments expected within the next fortnight. You know the drill -- gallery's below if you're craving more.

Gallery: Joby Gorillapod Video hands-on at Photokina 2010

Gallery: Joby Gorillapod Video press shots

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Joby's Gorillapod Video breaks cover at Photokina, complete with swivel arm originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 23 Sep 2010 07:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Gallery: Joby Gorillapod Focus and Ballhead X eyes-on

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Joby Gorillapod Focus and Ballhead X review originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 18 Jun 2010 11:14:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>ballheadballhead xBallheadXDSLRflexible tripodFlexibleTripodfocusgorillapodgorillapod focusGorillapodFocusjobyproreviewtripodFri, 18 Jun 2010 11:14:00 EST<![CDATA[Joby's Gorillapod Magnetic now sticking cameras in unexpected places worldwide]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/28/jobys-gorillapod-magnetic-now-sticking-cameras-in-unexpected-pl/http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/28/jobys-gorillapod-magnetic-now-sticking-cameras-in-unexpected-pl/http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/28/jobys-gorillapod-magnetic-now-sticking-cameras-in-unexpected-pl/#commentsJoby's Gorillapod Magnetic now sticking cameras in unexpected places worldwide Did you finally run out of precarious places to suspend your camera using an original Gorillapod? We find that hard to believe (did you try the chandelier?) but just the same are happy to inform you that a world of new possibilities is now open with the Gorillapod Magnetic, which is shipping worldwide for $24.95. Sadly it still only manages to support a meager 11.5 ounces, so SLR-toting shooters will not want to rely on this lodestone-augmented franken-pod, but those of you rocking compacts should be receiving theirs soon. We look forward to see what new and exciting places people stick theirs too -- just note that the one wood has already been done, and so anyone looking to replicate that feat is a low-down, dirty copycat.

Gallery: Joby Gorillapod Magnetic flexible tripod hands-on

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Joby's Gorillapod Magnetic now sticking cameras in unexpected places worldwide originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 28 Apr 2010 09:56:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>gorillapodgorillapod magneticGorillapodMagneticjobyjoby gorillapod magneticJobyGorillapodMagneticmagnetmagnetstripodvideoWed, 28 Apr 2010 09:56:00 EST<![CDATA[PMA 2010... and that's a wrap, folks]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/26/pma-2010-and-thats-a-wrap-folks/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/26/pma-2010-and-thats-a-wrap-folks/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/26/pma-2010-and-thats-a-wrap-folks/#comments We had a great time in Anaheim this past weekend checking out the Photo Marketing Association's trade show spectacle. Hundreds of cameras and thousands of pictures later, we're finally back and getting settled. Let's take a look back at all that we saw this week, and then kind of wrap up a few loose ends.

GE's 'Create by Jason Wu' camera collection unveiled, we go hands on
Joby Gorillapod Magnetic flexible tripod hands-on
Nikon CoolPix 'Style' and 'Life' series hands-on
Pentax's rugged W90, ultra-zoom X90 now all but official
Samsung TL500 and TL350 hands-on
Samsung PMA roundup: hands on HMX-U20, eyes on AQ100 and SL605
Sony Alpha ultra-compact concept hands-off: leaves much to the imagination
Sony's ultra-durable DSC-TX5 hands-on: ice, ice, baby
Sigma trio espied at PMA, COO expresses interest in supporting 'mirrorless camera systems'

Gallery: Casio Exilim EX-S7 and EX-Z35 hands-on

Gallery: Panasonic PMA 2010 roundup

Gallery: Fujifilm PMA 2010 roundup

PMA 2010... and that's a wrap, folks originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 26 Feb 2010 07:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Gallery: Joby Gorillapod Magnetic flexible tripod hands-on

Joby Gorillapod Magnetic flexible tripod hands-on originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 22 Feb 2010 05:52:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>flexible tripodFlexibleTripodgorilla podGorillaPodgorillapod magneticGorillapodMagnetichands-onjobyJoby GorillapodJoby Gorillapod MagneticJobyGorillapodJobyGorillapodMagneticmagnetmagneticpmapma 2010Pma2010tri podTriPodMon, 22 Feb 2010 05:52:00 EST<![CDATA[Joby demonstrates brilliance with Gorillapod Magnetic flexible tripod]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/18/joby-demonstrates-brilliance-with-gorillapod-magnetic-flexible-t/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/18/joby-demonstrates-brilliance-with-gorillapod-magnetic-flexible-t/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/18/joby-demonstrates-brilliance-with-gorillapod-magnetic-flexible-t/#comments It's the ultimate "why didn't I think of that?" concept, but kudos to Joby for doing more than just keeping a bar story to itself. Following in the footsteps of the magnified Gorillatorch, Joby decided to add a few magnets to the feet of its tried-and-true Gorillapod flexible tripod. The result? The Gorillapod Magnetic, of course! Reportedly, this little bugger supports digital cameras and camcorders weighing up to 11.5 ounces, and it should go on sale worldwide this April for an undisclosed amount. We know you've been dreaming of a way to snap group photos while inside those steel prison bars, and at long last, those dreams can be become reality. In related news, the company is also showing its professional side with the April-bound Ballhead X, which is described as a "portable yet sturdy" head that can pan, tilt, and rotate cameras up to 11.1 pounds, and while it's designed to play nice with the Gorillapod Focus, it should work fine with 3/8- and 1/4-inch threads on other tripods. Full release is after the break.

Gallery: Joby Gorillapod Magnetic and Ballhead X

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Joby demonstrates brilliance with Gorillapod Magnetic flexible tripod originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 18 Feb 2010 20:08:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Historically, the Gorillapod's lease in life has been all about mounting cameras to tree branches, goalposts, and strangers' limbs -- but, you know, cameras aren't the only things in the world that could use that kind of superhuman capability, are they? To that end, Joby has introduced Gorillamobile, a package of goodies that includes the company's Gorillapod Original -- its smallest flexible tripod -- along with tripod, suction cup, and adhesive clips for attaching various smartphones and point-and-shoots. What's it good for? Well, that's entirely up to you and your overactive imagination -- but Joby shows iPhones being securely stowed on desks, exercise bikes, and strollers, so we're sure you'll be able to figure out something. Look for it to ship on August 10 for $29.95.

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Historically, the Gorillapod's lease in life has been all about mounting cameras to tree branches, goalposts, and strangers' limbs -- but, you know, cameras aren't the only things in the world that could use that kind of superhuman capability, are they? To that end, Joby has introduced Gorillamobile, a package of goodies that includes the company's Gorillapod Original -- its smallest flexible tripod -- along with tripod, suction cup, and adhesive clips for attaching various smartphones and point-and-shoots. What's it good for? Well, that's entirely up to you and your overactive imagination -- but Joby shows iPhones being securely stowed on desks, exercise bikes, and strollers, so we're sure you'll be able to figure out something. Look for it to ship on August 10 for $29.95.

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Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>accessoriesaccessorygorillamobilegorillapodjobymobilemountphoneThu, 30 Jul 2009 08:21:00 EST<![CDATA[Engadget's recession antidote: win a Joby Gorillapod SLR!]]>http://www.engadget.com/2009/07/10/engadgets-recession-antidote-win-a-joby-gorillapod-slr/http://www.engadget.com/2009/07/10/engadgets-recession-antidote-win-a-joby-gorillapod-slr/http://www.engadget.com/2009/07/10/engadgets-recession-antidote-win-a-joby-gorillapod-slr/#comments
This whole global economic crisis, and its resulting massive loss of jobs got us thinking. We here at Engadget didn't want to stand helplessly by, announcing every new round of misery without giving anything back -- so we decided to take the opportunity to spread a little positivity. We'll be handing out a new gadget every day (except for weekends) to lucky readers until we run out of stuff or companies stop sending things. Today we've got a Joby Gorillapod SLR on offer, perfect for keeping your shiny new (or old, whatever) DSLR steady even in awkward situations. Read the rules below (no skimming -- we're omniscient and can tell when you've skimmed) and get commenting! Hooray for free stuff!

Major thanks to Joby for providing the gear!

The rules:
  • Leave a comment below. Any comment will do, but if you want to share your proposal for "fixing" the world economy, that'd be sweet too.
  • You may only enter this specific giveaway once. If you enter this giveaway more than once you'll be automatically disqualified, etc. (Yes, we have robots that thoroughly check to ensure fairness.)
  • If you enter more than once, only activate one comment. This is pretty self explanatory. Just be careful and you'll be fine.
  • Contest is open to anyone in the 50 States, 18 or older! Sorry, we don't make this rule (we hate excluding anyone), so be mad at our lawyers and contest laws if you have to be mad.
  • Winner will be chosen randomly. The winner will receive one (1) Joby Gorillapod SLR. Approximate retail value is $44.95.
  • If you are chosen, you will be notified by email. Winners must respond within three days of the end of the contest. If you do not respond within that period, another winner will be chosen.
  • Entries can be submitted until Friday, July 10th, at 11:59PM ET. Good luck!
  • Full rules can be found here.

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This whole global economic crisis, and its resulting massive loss of jobs got us thinking. We here at Engadget didn't want to stand helplessly by, announcing every new round of misery without giving anything back -- so we decided to take the opportunity to spread a little positivity. We'll be handing out a new gadget every day (except for weekends) to lucky readers until we run out of stuff or companies stop sending things. Today we've got a Joby Gorillapod Original on offer, perfect for keeping your point-and-shoot steady even in awkward situations. Read the rules below (no skimming -- we're omniscient and can tell when you've skimmed) and get commenting! Hooray for free stuff!

Huge thanks to Joby for providing the gear!

The rules:
  • Leave a comment below. Any comment will do, but if you want to share your proposal for "fixing" the world economy, that'd be sweet too.
  • You may only enter this specific giveaway once. If you enter this giveaway more than once you'll be automatically disqualified, etc. (Yes, we have robots that thoroughly check to ensure fairness.)
  • If you enter more than once, only activate one comment. This is pretty self explanatory. Just be careful and you'll be fine.
  • Contest is open to anyone in the 50 States, 18 or older! Sorry, we don't make this rule (we hate excluding anyone), so be mad at our lawyers and contest laws if you have to be mad.
  • Winner will be chosen randomly. The winner will receive one (1) Joby Gorillapod Original. Approximate retail value is $24.99.
  • If you are chosen, you will be notified by email. Winners must respond within three days of the end of the contest. If you do not respond within that period, another winner will be chosen.
  • Entries can be submitted until Thursday, July 9th, at 11:59PM ET. Good luck!
  • Full rules can be found here.

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This whole global economic crisis, and its resulting massive loss of jobs got us thinking. We here at Engadget didn't want to stand helplessly by, announcing every new round of misery without giving anything back -- so we decided to take the opportunity to spread a little positivity. We'll be handing out a new gadget every day (except for weekends) to lucky readers until we run out of stuff or companies stop sending things. Today we've got a Zivio Boom Bluetooth headset on offer. Read the rules below (no skimming -- we're omniscient and can tell when you've skimmed) and get commenting!

Huge thanks to Joby for providing the gear!

The rules:
  • Leave a comment below. Any comment will do, but if you want to share your proposal for "fixing" the world economy, that'd be sweet too.
  • You may only enter this specific giveaway once. If you enter this giveaway more than once you'll be automatically disqualified, etc. (Yes, we have robots that thoroughly check to ensure fairness.)
  • If you enter more than once, only activate one comment. This is pretty self explanatory. Just be careful and you'll be fine.
  • Contest is open to anyone in the 50 States, 18 or older! Sorry, we don't make this rule (we hate excluding anyone), so be mad at our lawyers and contest laws if you have to be mad.
  • Winner will be chosen randomly. The winner will receive one (1) Zivio Boom Bluetooth headset.
  • If you are chosen, you will be notified by email. Winners must respond within three days of the end of the contest. If you do not respond within that period, another winner will be chosen.
  • Entries can be submitted until Tuesday, May, 5th, at 11:59PM ET. Good luck!
  • Full rules can be found here.

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Engadget's recession antidote: win a Zivio Boom Wireless Headset! originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 05 May 2009 12:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>antidoteboomcontestcontestsengadgets recession antidoteEngadgetsRecessionAntidotegiveawayjobyrecessionrecession antidoteRecessionAntidoteziviozivio boomZivioBoomTue, 05 May 2009 12:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Engadget's recession antidote: win a Joby Gorillapod SLR-Zoom!]]>http://www.engadget.com/2009/05/01/engadgets-recession-antidote-win-a-joby-gorillapod-zoom/http://www.engadget.com/2009/05/01/engadgets-recession-antidote-win-a-joby-gorillapod-zoom/http://www.engadget.com/2009/05/01/engadgets-recession-antidote-win-a-joby-gorillapod-zoom/#comments This whole global economic crisis, and its resulting massive loss of jobs got us thinking. We here at Engadget didn't want to stand helplessly by, announcing every new round of misery without giving anything back -- so we decided to take the opportunity to spread a little positivity. We'll be handing out a new gadget every day (except for weekends) to lucky readers until we run out of stuff or companies stop sending things. Today we've got two Joby Gorillapod SLR-Zooms to give away. Read the rules below (no skimming -- we're omniscient and can tell when you've skimmed) and get commenting! Hooray for free stuff! Two more shots of the products after the break.

Huge thanks to Joby for providing the gear!

The rules:
  • Leave a comment below. Any comment will do, but if you want to share your proposal for "fixing" the world economy, that'd be sweet too.
  • You may only enter this specific giveaway once. If you enter this giveaway more than once you'll be automatically disqualified, etc. (Yes, we have robots that thoroughly check to ensure fairness.)
  • If you enter more than once, only activate one comment. This is pretty self explanatory. Just be careful and you'll be fine.
  • Contest is open to anyone in the 50 States, 18 or older! Sorry, we don't make this rule (we hate excluding anyone), so be mad at our lawyers and contest laws if you have to be mad.
  • Winner will be chosen randomly. The winner will receive one (1) Joby Gorillapod SLR-Zoom.
  • If you are chosen, you will be notified by email. Winners must respond within three days of the end of the contest. If you do not respond within that period, another winner will be chosen.
  • Entries can be submitted until Friday, May, 1st, at 11:59PM ET. Good luck!
  • Full rules can be found here.

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Engadget's recession antidote: win a Joby Gorillapod SLR-Zoom! originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 01 May 2009 12:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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We're always game for a fresh, curious new Bluetooth headset design, but does Zivio's Boom go just a little too far with its wacky telescoping mic, magnetic ear clip, and high-end sticker price? Only one way to find out -- and that's by clicking on over to our quick look on Engadget!

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Zivio Boom given the once-over on Engadget originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 16 Sep 2008 21:37:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Announced at the turn of the year, Joby's 13-gram Zivio Boom Bluetooth 2.1+EDR headset with 10-hours of talk time (300 hours standby) is now shipping. The obvious feature here is that extending boom, which grows from a base of 53.5-mm to a delicate 137-mm. That little trick puts the mic directly in front of your hot, steaming chat box which supposedly results in better audio pickup (no yelling!) to the benefit of those on the receiving side of the call (and around you). $130, that's how much.

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Zivio Boom offers 10-hours of talk... before it breaks originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 12 Aug 2008 08:11:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Announced at the turn of the year, Joby's 13-gram Zivio Boom Bluetooth 2.1+EDR headset with 10-hours of talk time (300 hours standby) is now shipping. The obvious feature here is that extending boom, which grows from a base of 53.5-mm to a delicate 137-mm. That little trick puts the mic directly in front of your hot, steaming chat box which supposedly results in better audio pickup (no yelling!) to the benefit of those on the receiving side of the call (and around you). $130, that's how much.

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Zivio Boom offers 10-hours of talk... before it breaks originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 12 Aug 2008 08:11:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Generally speaking, boom microphones run counter to the logic that a Bluetooth headset should be as small and discreet as possible, but Joby may have stumbled upon a solution that brings the audio benefits without making the sides of our faces look too ridiculous. The Zivio Bluetooth 2.0 + EDR headset features a small, stylish body just 53.5mm in length and a retractable metal stalk for the boom; when it's fully extended, you're looking at a 137mm long wonder with the mic conveniently placed directly in front of your pie hole. The idea is to maximize the voice to background noise ratio while maintaining some semblance of fashion, and if the actual product holds true to the press shots, it looks like they may have succeeded. Look for an official unveiling at CES next week.

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Joby introduces Zivio Bluetooth headset with boom mic originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 03 Jan 2008 14:26:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Generally speaking, boom microphones run counter to the logic that a Bluetooth headset should be as small and discreet as possible, but Joby may have stumbled upon a solution that brings the audio benefits without making the sides of our faces look too ridiculous. The Zivio Bluetooth 2.0 + EDR headset features a small, stylish body just 53.5mm in length and a retractable metal stalk for the boom; when it's fully extended, you're looking at a 137mm long wonder with the mic conveniently placed directly in front of your pie hole. The idea is to maximize the voice to background noise ratio while maintaining some semblance of fashion, and if the actual product holds true to the press shots, it looks like they may have succeeded. Look for an official unveiling at CES next week.

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Joby introduces Zivio Bluetooth headset with boom mic originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 03 Jan 2008 14:26:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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