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Logitech's got just the thing for that $2,000 burning a hole in your pocket. The new Ultimate Ears Personal Reference Monitors are "engineered to your exact needs for fit, look and sound." The wood-paneled in-ear monitors utilize UE's Personal Reference Tuning Box to adjust the output mix of lows, highs and mids. Your two grand also gets you 26 dB of passive noise isolation and a cable that promises to reduce tangling. The new RewardTag offer, meanwhile, offers up rewards for kind souls who happen to find and return your pricey pair. The Personal Reference Monitors will be available in select retail locations at the beginning of next month. PR after the break.

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Ultimate Ears Personal Reference Monitors offer custom tuning, look great with your smoking jacket originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 01 Jun 2012 03:04:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Earlier this May, Logitech unveiled its Solar Keyboard Folio for the new iPad and iPad 2, and the accessory maker is rounding out the month by adding another sun-powered peripheral to its stable. Like the Keyboard Folio, the just-announced Wireless Solar Keyboard K760 works with iPads, but it's also compatible with Macs and iPhones. The K760 has Bluetooth for pairing up to three devices at a time, and it features Mac-specific keys such as Brightness, Command and Eject. Users should get about three months of use after the keyboard is fully charged up via sun or indoor light. We got to do a bit of typing with the K760, and are happy to report that it's a fairly well-built little grid. The deck feels solid, and the keys have a decent depth to them when pressed. Plus, the spun metal power button and the silver flake paint job lend a premium appearance. It'll cost $80 when it goes on sale next month, and you can get a closer look at what those dollars will buy in our gallery below. Head past the break for the full PR.

Gallery: Logitech Wireless Solar Keyboard K760

Michael Gorman contributed to this report

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Logitech outs Apple-friendly Wireless Solar Keyboard K760, we go hands-on originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 30 May 2012 13:13:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Unable to sleep soundly because of the lingering fear that someone's rummaging around your living room? Logitech's newest surveillance gizmo, the 750n Indoor Master System, should ease your worries, since it adds 130-degree night vision and illuminates whatever's lurking in the darkness at a distance of up to 50 feet. Like Logitech's older products, such as the Alert Master, the 750n records video at 960 x 720p, and it uses the same HomePlug adapter for installation. If you're already feeding your paranoia with a Logitech Alert Master, you can upgrade to the night-vision capabilities with the 700n Indoor Add-On Camera. The products cost $300 and $230, respectively, and will be available before the end of the month, but you can join us after the break for our impressions.

Gallery: Logitech Alert 750n hands-on

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There are all sorts of ways to go green these days, from driving an EV to installing super efficient light bulbs, and now Logitech's given us an environmentally friendly way to type tactilely on a tablet. It's a new iPad and iPad 2-friendly case called the Solar Keyboard Folio, which packs a Bluetooth keyboard powered by ambient light using the same solar cell tech found on the firm's computer keyboards. Once topped up with photons, Logitech claims its battery will keep you typing for over 1,000 hours even in complete darkness. The case is crafted of black, soft-touch, faux leather embossed with a small Logitech logo and has perforations for the iPad's speakers, plus a portal for the tablet's camera.

Gallery: Logitech Solar Keyboard Folio for iPad

Its keyboard is made of gray plastic, and pecking at the grid is a similar experience to using the one found on Logitech's other recently released iPad typing peripheral, the Ultrathin Keyboard Cover. Buttons are short-throw and provide satisfying clicky feedback, but the space bar and shift keys have a hollow feel when pressed. Perhaps the Folio's most intriguing design feature is the feet on the corners of the cradle in which the iPad is placed. Those little nubs allow for two viewing angles -- your slate can be seated in a more upright position behind the keyboard for typing, or in the notches outside the two shift keys for a more obtuse viewing angle when the keyboard isn't needed. What's this bit of green gear cost? It goes on sale in the US and Europe this month with an MSRP of $130.

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Logitech unveils its Solar Keyboard Folio for the new iPad and iPad 2, we go hands-on originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 03 May 2012 04:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>ambient lightAmbientLightbluetoothhands-onipad 2ipad 3Ipad2Ipad3ipatkeyboardlogitechlogitech solar keyboard folioLogitechSolarKeyboardFolionew ipadNewIpadslatesolar keyboard foliosolar panelsolar panelssolar powersolar poweredsolar-powereredSolarKeyboardFolioSolarPanelSolarPanelsSolarPowerSolarPoweredtabletThu, 03 May 2012 04:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Logitech's definition of 'strong?' A range of mice that taste forgot (video)]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/05/02/logitech-new-mice/http://www.engadget.com/2012/05/02/logitech-new-mice/http://www.engadget.com/2012/05/02/logitech-new-mice/#comments Logitech's definition of strong? A range of mice that taste forgot

Logitech has unveiled the global graffiti collection, a range of peripherals that are inspired by the "global community". We're not sure if this is the start of the "strong" lineup of products new president Bracken P. Darrell promised or he's trying to get rid of the, erm, more colorful devices from his predecessor's tenure. Either way, if you're interested in picking up the gear, it'll set you back between $30 and $40 when they arrive in the US in May and from June in Europe.

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Logitech announced its Ultrathin Keyboard Cover for the new iPad and iPad 2 a couple of weeks ago, and today we got our grubby mitts on the thing. In case you forgot, it attaches to your Apple tablet like a Smart Cover when not in use, but perhaps you didn't know that those magnets secure the slate in stand mode as well. And secure is the operative word, once you slot your slate in, it takes a concerted effort to dislodge it -- plus, there's virtually no shaking of the screen while typing away on the keyboard. As for those chiclets, they have a predictably short throw, but aside from a hollow feeling when pressing the spacebar and shift keys, the rest of the grid gave a satisfying snick with each button press. Build quality of the keyboard was good, without any massive seam gaps or other glaring defects, and the aluminum back makes for quite an attractive package when attached to the iPad. The deck is, unfortunately, slathered in glossy black plastic -- a customer preference, Logitech was quick to point out -- which results in plenty of finger and palm prints when typing. Other than those niggles, however, it's a compelling option for folks wanting to do some tactile tablet typing.

Gallery: Hands-on Logitech Ultrathin Keyboard Cover

Hands-on with Logitech's Ultrathin Keyboard Cover originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 01 May 2012 19:26:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Logitech might be in the midst of a corporate revolution, but it still has time to produce peripherals just for the G-men (and women). The Swiss company has produced a keyboard and mouse that satisfy all TAA guidelines and, most importantly, answered "no" when asked if they are, or were ever a member of the communist party. The pairing can be picked up by federal IT buyers for $35 and are fully "spill resistant," so we can't blame the forthcoming robopocalypse on a wayward cup of coffee.

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Logitech introduces spill resistant keyboards for the feds, prevents Bauer flip-out originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 30 Apr 2012 10:59:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Logitech's Q4 and full-year report makes for uncomfortable reading. Despite profits increasing by a factor of nine in the last quarter of the year, overall annual profit fell 44 percent from $143 million to $71 million. The company has already parachuted in former Whirlpool exec. Bracken P. Darrel to turn things around and recover the losses made when the company went big on Google TV. His first action has been to kick-start a restructuring operation that will save $80 million in costs, starting by cutting a whole management layer -- demoting current product VP Junien Labrousse and firing sales VP Werner Heid. Mr. Darrell is now working directly with his team on a new lineup of "stronger" products to be unveiled later this quarter, with an emphasis on Windows 8 peripherals and LifeSize video conferencing gear.

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Logitech president celebrates end-of-year earnings with management cull originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 26 Apr 2012 18:26:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Welcome back to IRL, and if we do say so ourselves, this week's edition is a doozy. On one end of the gadget-loving spectrum, Jason is still happily using his Canon Rebel XT, while Darren remains thoroughly unsatisfied with his $400 AirPlay speaker (it was easy to set up, at least -- he'll give it that). And, just for good measure, we threw in an Arduino fail. So, which piece of audio gear is on our "do not buy" list? Who needs to take a course in wiring-based coding? And does Jason have anything negative to say about his DSLR? Head past the break to find out.

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IRL: Logitech UE Air Speaker, the Canon Rebel XT and an Arduino non-starter originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 20 Apr 2012 15:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Ever thought to yourself that those Smart Covers would be so much better if they somehow had a keyboard built in? Perhaps not, but Logitech is looking to fill the void anyway. The outfit has announced its Ultrathin Keyboard Cover for this year's iPad. On the business side of the accessory, you'll find a full Bluetooth keyboard with function keys that will last up to six months on a single charge -- that is, if you can manage to limit your use to under two hours a day. Securing your slate during those heavy typing sessions is a built-in stand that sits atop the keypad; however, it appears that you're stuck with only one viewing angle. Around back, the cover will protect that precious Retina display while providing instant on / off functionality like the original Smart Covers did, complete with magnetic clip. Don't fret, it'll also play nice with the second-gen model, just in case you haven't committed to the latest Apple tablet. Available later this month in both the US and Europe, the keyboard cover will cause you to fork over $100 before employing either of its services. Full details are in the PR below and a few press shots wait in the gallery that follows.

Gallery: Logitech Ultrathin Keyboard Cover

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Logitech reveals Ultrathin Keyboard Cover for the third-gen iPad, a set of keys that protect your slate for $99 originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 18 Apr 2012 04:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Gallery: Logitech UE Air Speaker press photos

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Logitech UE Air Speaker brings AirPlay streaming in April for $400 originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 27 Mar 2012 04:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Resembling a surveillance unit from a sinister dystopia, Logitech's newest webcam is strictly for the corporate environment only. The BCC950 Conference Cam holds a Carl Zeiss-lensed HD webcam atop a motorized stalk that can pan across 180 degrees. The camera itself has a 78 degree field of view, ending the era of huddling around a laptop. Its full-duplex speakerphone has a range of eight feet and will also happily let you Skype from the middle of a crowded bullpen. It'll be exclusively available to suited-and-booted customers at a cost of $250 (£200 in the UK) from May -- perhaps a tad too expensive to wheel around your office trying to catch someone napping at their desk.

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Logitech selects Bracken Darrell as president right now, next CEO in 2013 originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 19 Mar 2012 09:20:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Is your current wireless mouse not up to snuff? If that's the case, you may want to take a gander at the Logitech Touch Mouse M600 that lets you do your navigating via a touch surface instead of those ol' clicky buttons. The peripheral is outfitted with the company's Flow Scroll software that touts a similar feel to scrolling on your touchscreen smartphone of choice. From wherever your fingers contact the top of the mouse, you can scroll and swipe in order to keep powering through those Photoshop files. The M600 works just as well for lefties once click areas are reconfigured with Logitech's SetPoint software. If you're thinking about taking the leap, look at the details in the PR below and get ready to shell out $69.99 later this month.

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Logitech Touch Mouse M600 mouse lets you swipe and scroll sans buttons for $69 originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 08 Feb 2012 04:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Update: According to Logitech, the issue is fixed."As soon as the issue surfaced Logitech worked as quickly as possible to restore it, and the server is up and running again." [Thanks, Kevin]

Server outage turns Harmony Link into a paperweight originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 05 Feb 2012 23:42:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>failHarmonyHarmony LinkHarmonyLinkhdpostcrosshdpostminiiOSLogitechremotesSun, 05 Feb 2012 23:42:00 EST<![CDATA[Logitech's Q3 2012 report confirms Revue is sold out, Harmony remote refresh 'in the coming months']]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/26/logitechs-q3-2012-report-confirms-revue-is-sold-out-harmony-re/http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/26/logitechs-q3-2012-report-confirms-revue-is-sold-out-harmony-re/http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/26/logitechs-q3-2012-report-confirms-revue-is-sold-out-harmony-re/#comments Logitech's Q3 earnings for the 2012 fiscal year don't have many surprises since the company already revealed it was dropping out of the Google TV team. In prepared remarks, company management confirmed it is completely sold out of new units, closing the door on any users still trying to nab a $99 Revue (who shouldn't be too heartbroken, since Vizio is promising a second gen unit is on the way at the same price). There is promise however, if you're looking for a new Harmony remote model, while interim CEO Guerrino De Luca says the company is late in providing a successor to the best selling Harmony One and other models, resulting in a 30 percent drop in sales, it plans to strengthen the lineup "in the coming months." In other segments, it's seeing growth in those iPad accessory keyboards, for more details check the press release embedded after the break or in the PDFs linked below.

Continue reading Logitech's Q3 2012 report confirms Revue is sold out, Harmony remote refresh 'in the coming months'

Logitech's Q3 2012 report confirms Revue is sold out, Harmony remote refresh 'in the coming months' originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 26 Jan 2012 09:51:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>earningsfinancialsharmonyharmony oneharmony remoteHarmonyOneHarmonyRemotehdpostcrosslogitechlogitech harmonylogitech revueLogitechHarmonyLogitechRevueq3q3 2012Q32012remoteThu, 26 Jan 2012 09:51:00 EST<![CDATA[Logitech Cube looks to reimagine the mouse, converts to a presenter should the need arise]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/05/logitech-cube-wireless-mouse-presentation-combo/http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/05/logitech-cube-wireless-mouse-presentation-combo/http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/05/logitech-cube-wireless-mouse-presentation-combo/#comments If you've been mid-presentation and longed for a presenter over an optical mouse, you're about to get another option. Logitech has just announced the Cube, a wireless mouse / presenter hybrid in the same small package. As a mouse, the Cube scrolls via swipe gestures across the main panel via the company's Flow Scroll software with performance similar to scrolling on your touchscreen smartphone of choice. To engage presenter mode, all you'll have to do is pick the device up off your desk and the switch is made for you. The pocket-sized accessory connects to your PC using a diminutive Logitech Unifying receiver with 2.4GHz connectivity. Looking to take one for a spin? You'll be able to pick one up this month for $69.99. For now, hit the full PR after the break or scope out the two color options in the gallery below.

Gallery: Logitech Cube



Update: We grabbed a quick hands-on with the Cube. Check it out below. Note the size -- this thing is tiny.

Gallery: Logitech Cube hands-on

Continue reading Logitech Cube looks to reimagine the mouse, converts to a presenter should the need arise

Logitech Cube looks to reimagine the mouse, converts to a presenter should the need arise originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 05 Jan 2012 04:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Gallery: Logitech HD Pro Webcam C920

Continue reading Logitech outs C920 HD webcam, lets you Skype with your mates in 1080p

Logitech outs C920 HD webcam, lets you Skype with your mates in 1080p originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 05 Jan 2012 04:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>1080p720pc920cesces 2012Ces2012H.264logitechlogitech c920logitech hd pro c920LogitechC920LogitechHdProC920skypewebcamThu, 05 Jan 2012 04:00:00 EST<![CDATA[IRL: Logitech Y-R0026 Bluetooth keyboard, Apple MacBook and a Virgin America flight with the Series 5 Chromebook]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/04/irl-logitech-y-r0026-bluetooth-keyboard-apple-macbook-and-a-vi/http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/04/irl-logitech-y-r0026-bluetooth-keyboard-apple-macbook-and-a-vi/http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/04/irl-logitech-y-r0026-bluetooth-keyboard-apple-macbook-and-a-vi/#commentsWelcome to IRL, an ongoing feature where we talk about the gadgets, apps and toys we're using in real life and take a second look at products that already got the formal review treatment.

In this, the last IRL until after we get back from CES, we've got a tale from Brian, who spent his Virgin America flight home to the west coast playing with his first Chromebook. Meanwhile, Andy defends the idea of spending $130 on a Bluetooth keyboard, and Mr. Christopher Trout explains why he's loathe to recycle his three year-old MacBook, even if it has devolved into a glorified media hub. Before we turn around and give you wall-to-wall coverage of all the new stuff, meet us past the break to spend a few minutes with some oldies-but-goodies.

Continue reading IRL: Logitech Y-R0026 Bluetooth keyboard, Apple MacBook and a Virgin America flight with the Series 5 Chromebook

IRL: Logitech Y-R0026 Bluetooth keyboard, Apple MacBook and a Virgin America flight with the Series 5 Chromebook originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 04 Jan 2012 14:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Logitech's updated the iPhone and Android versions of its Harmony Link App. Now your smartphone-as-TV-remote can be customized to your whim, confusing any visitors who thought they'd watch some Jersey Shore at your pad. You'll also be able to power the TV down from your blower, for those moments when guests decipher your settings and you see your beautiful set polluted by Snooki and co. As a tip, this update doesn't change the iPad edition of the app, which will get some special attention just as soon as Logitech's engineers can get their eyes off MTV.

Logitech Harmony Link app gets customization-focused iPhone, Android update originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 20 Dec 2011 23:24:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>AndroidHarmonyHarmony Link AppHarmonyLinkApphdpostcrossiOSiPadiPhoneiPod TouchIpodTouchLogitechLogitech HarmonyLogitechHarmonymobilepostcrossTue, 20 Dec 2011 23:24:00 EST<![CDATA[Logitech Revue Android 3.1 upgrade starts rolling out (Update: It's official)]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/12/06/logitech-revue-android-3-1-upgrade-starts-rolling-out/http://www.engadget.com/2011/12/06/logitech-revue-android-3-1-upgrade-starts-rolling-out/http://www.engadget.com/2011/12/06/logitech-revue-android-3-1-upgrade-starts-rolling-out/#comments It appears owners of the Logitech Revue will finally be able to get their taste of Honeycomb starting tonight, as a few lucky users have already received an upgrade to Android 3.1 and support techs have informed them a wider rollout is beginning this evening. That puts it about a month behind Sony's Google TV boxes in receiving the upgrade, but will finally bring owners a whole new UI, and access to the Android Market -- and live up to those stickers on the outside of the box. The usual considerations apply about it being a rolling update so while your $99 box may not see the new software right away, it's definitely coming.

Update: Despite doubt by some over the news earlier, both Logitech and Google have just officially announced the Honeycomb upgrade for the Logitech Revue is going out OTA this week. Check the blog links for more details if you're still not convinced.

[Thanks, Brian]

Logitech Revue Android 3.1 upgrade starts rolling out (Update: It's official) originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 06 Dec 2011 20:32:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Continue reading Logitech Alert Video Security System gets Dropbox support, lets you park 100GB of footage in the cloud

Logitech Alert Video Security System gets Dropbox support, lets you park 100GB of footage in the cloud originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 12 Nov 2011 06:47:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Clearly, he's working on getting the company back to basics working on high end accessories and remotes -- there's also a note about . Whether or not Google TV -- or any other connected TV platform -- hits it big, expect to see Logitech hawking popcorn in the stands rather than on the field with an IR blaster connected box no one asked for, and running a bunch of creepy ads. Check out both transcripts on Seeking Alpha for more gems -- we'll wait to hear how other Google TV partners react going forward.

Update: The Logitech blog has been updated, confirming it will not manufacture new Revue units. For current hardware however, the Honeycomb software update is still promised "before the end of the year."

Logitech's new CEO sees the failures of the Revue clearly in hindsight and doesn't plan a sequel originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 11 Nov 2011 07:05:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Logitech Squeezebox gets MOG personalized music streaming originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 08 Nov 2011 07:32:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Gallery: Logitech Mini Boombox hands-on

Continue reading Logitech's Mini Boombox is a $99 Bluetooth speaker, we go hands-on (video)

Logitech's Mini Boombox is a $99 Bluetooth speaker, we go hands-on (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 01 Nov 2011 20:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Update: As a few commenters have pointed out, a support rep on Logitech's forums indicates these boxes have been updated with a sticker only. You'll still have to wait Google to deliver the goods along with everyone else.

Update 2: Logitech reached out to us with the following statement:

We'd like to clarify that these products do not include the next version of Google TV software. The boxes were prematurely updated with the stickers in anticipation of the next release of the Google TV software, which, once available, will be a free and automatic update pushed to all Logitech Revue boxes that are installed and connected to the Internet.

[Thanks, DevonTheDude]

Logitech Revue on sale promising 'new & improved' Google TV with Android 3.1, Market (Update: Logitech responds) originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 27 Oct 2011 12:58:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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If the thought of spending $160 on Modern Warfare 3-branded peripherals appeals then twitch your trigger fingers at Logitech's new Gaming Keyboard G105 and Laser Mouse G9X. Both are slathered in MW3 logos (so you don't forget what you've consigned yourself to for the next year) and come with some essential FPS features. The keyboard has "night-vision green" LED backlit keys, six programmable "G" keys to record macros and a game/desktop mode switch for those rare moments when you're really not meant to be MacTavish. Meanwhile, the mouse has on-the-fly adjustable DPI, up to five different player profiles, a color display and 28g (one ounce) of extra weight to adjust the mouse balance against your hand. They're both available from the Logitech website and will set you back $80 each.

Logitech release MW3 gaming mouse and keyboard, for people who can't get enough Soap originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 18 Oct 2011 09:32:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Continue reading Logitech M525 wireless mouse lasts three years on a single pair of batteries

Logitech M525 wireless mouse lasts three years on a single pair of batteries originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 18 Oct 2011 00:11:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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A first encounter with a multitouch device gets any active imagination running, so of course a home theater fan thinks it could make for the ultimate remote. But can any of that promise be realized in the dead zone that is the consumer remote control space? The leader of that dead zone is ready to give it a try with the Harmony Link -- a WiFi-to-IR bridge that allows you to control your TV from any room of the house via an iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch or Android device. For $100, it's a setup that promises to blend ease of programming with network connectivity and multitouch control. So exactly how good is Logitech's attempt? We'll reveal that after the break, of course.

Gallery: Logitech Harmony Link review

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Logitech Harmony Link review originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 11 Oct 2011 16:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>AndroidHarmonyHarmony LinkHarmonyLinkhdpostcrossiOSiPadiPhoneIRLogitechLogitech HarmonyLogitechHarmonyremoteremotesreviewTue, 11 Oct 2011 16:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Logitech's Harmony Link transforms your iOS device or Android phone into a universal remote (video)]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/20/logitechs-harmony-link-transforms-your-ios-device-or-android-ph/http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/20/logitechs-harmony-link-transforms-your-ios-device-or-android-ph/http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/20/logitechs-harmony-link-transforms-your-ios-device-or-android-ph/#comments Logitech isn't exactly a stranger to universal remotes, and if you've been yearning for an Android or iOS aimed solution from the Swiss company, its new $100 Harmony Link should have you covered. The Link is a WiFi-enabled infrared puck and app combo, that allows you to control up to eight devices in your home theater from the comfort of your touchscreen sans pesky dongles or cases. After downloading a free app, pocket-sized iDevices and Android smartphones can act as universal remotes over your home network, while iPad users also get the benefit of personalized TV listings from Rovi. It's similar in price and function to Peel's Fruit, but drops the extra wireless dongle and adds a native iPad app. Notably, the Link can interface with multiple iPads at once, and Logitech's also thrown in a mini IR blaster to make controlling your AV gear that much easier. If another one of your home theater dreams just came true, the Harmony Link is up for pre-order now from Logitech and due out in October. While you're still here, there's quick video overview past the break along with the usual PR spiel.

Continue reading Logitech's Harmony Link transforms your iOS device or Android phone into a universal remote (video)

Logitech's Harmony Link transforms your iOS device or Android phone into a universal remote (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 20 Sep 2011 04:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Did you empty your piggy bank for a Logitech Revue after the first Honeycomb sighting about a month ago? If not, there's new fuel for the Google TV set-top box hacking fire... so get your Hamiltons in order. Channel Android's latest reel showcases a newer, more polished leak of Honeycomb that reflects the preview we spotted running on Sony hardware last week. It's not without its fair share of bugs, and you'll need to install the first leak to avoid turning your device into a paperweight (read: brick), so proceed at your own risk. Also of note: apps built specifically for TV have started to pop up in the marketplace -- it seems devs have been busy since Google dropped the SDK a while back. For a closer look at the payoff straight from the hive, take a look at the video above or check out a slideshow of some Google TV apps that are in the Market now put together by NewTeeVee.

Logitech Revue gets second Honeycomb leak, TV apps sneak into Market originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 15 Sep 2011 19:42:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Logitech's family of iDevice-friendly accessories got a little larger today, with the addition of the new Wireless Headset and Wireless Boombox. The former (pictured above) allows users to roam up to 33 feet away from their iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch or Bluetooth devices, features a noise-canceling microphone and offers up to six hours of battery life. The boombox, meanwhile, seems to share much of its DNA with that S715i portable audio dock we got our hands on last year. Aside from its similar design (image after the break), Logitech's Bluetooth-enabled system also features eight custom designed drivers (including, like its cousin, a pair of neodymium 3-inchers), boasts a rechargeable battery with six hours of endurance and can function at up to 33 feet away from any iDevice. The headset will be available sometime this month for $70, with the boombox hitting the market in October for $180 $150. For more details, check out the full PR after the break.

Continue reading Logitech unveils Wireless Headset, Boombox for tablets, smartphones and Radio Raheem

Logitech unveils Wireless Headset, Boombox for tablets, smartphones and Radio Raheem originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 14 Sep 2011 04:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Windows 8 may be embracing touch in a big way, but Logitech now also has a little something for those looking to make their Windows 7 PC a bit more multitouch-friendly. The company's just introduced a standalone trackpad of its own, dubbed the Wireless Touchpad, which will let you use a variety of two, three of four-finger gestures to scroll, navigate and switch between applications -- or simply control a cursor, of course. To cut the cord, the device uses a Logitech Unifying USB receiver, which will also accommodate up to five other compatible devices. Look for this one to be available sometime this month for $50.

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Logitech Wireless Touchpad hits Windows PCs this month for $50 originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 13 Sep 2011 15:24:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>logitechlogitech wireless touchpadLogitechWirelessTouchpadmultitouchtouchpadtrackpadwindowswindows 7Windows7wireless touchpadWirelessTouchpadTue, 13 Sep 2011 15:24:00 EST<![CDATA[Engadget's back to school guide 2011: accessories]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/29/engadgets-back-to-school-guide-2011-accessories/http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/29/engadgets-back-to-school-guide-2011-accessories/http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/29/engadgets-back-to-school-guide-2011-accessories/#commentsWelcome to Engadget's Back to School guide! We know that this time of year can be pretty annoying and stressful for everyone, so we're here to help out with the heartbreaking process of gadget buying for the school-aged crowd. Today, we've got a slew of accessories -- and you can head to the Back to School hub to see the rest of the product guides as they're added throughout the month. Be sure to keep checking back -- at the end of the month we'll be giving away a ton of the gear featured in our guides -- and hit up the hub page right here!


Fall's slowly, but surely creeping back in, and we bet you've already started to gather up the necessary gear for your return to the residence hall. Sure, you've got the basics covered, with a computer, smartphone, MP3 player and even a tablet at the ready. But wouldn't it be nice to start the school year off in style with some handy accoutrements to trick out those digital crutches? Let's face it, you're going to need a lapdesk buffer zone between you and your laptop's scorching heat for those countless hours spent churning out term papers. Or, an external hard drive, so you can store those full seasons of It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia and bring the late night funny to your stressed-out friends. However you manage to make it through the year and snag that 4.0 GPA, we've got a selection of accessorized aids to match your collegiate budget. Oh, and don't forget, we're giving away $3,000 worth of essential back to school gear to 15 readers, and you can be among the chosen few simply by dropping a comment below! Click on past the break to start browsing.

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Engadget's back to school guide 2011: accessories originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 29 Aug 2011 12:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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It is what it sounds like, kids. Logitech, clearly on a tablet accessories tear, just trotted out another toy for the iPad. This time, it's a suction cup joystick that sits on the screen, inviting people to gawk at you while you play Pac Man in Starbucks. As you can see in the photos, this isn't a ball-capped joystick so much as a laptop-style pointing stick masquerading as a retro controller. That nub has a flat, slick surface, and without much of an indentation or textured grip, it's easy for your finger to slip off. It'll go on sale next month for $19.99, an appropriate price for what will most likely be an impulse buy. For now, we've got video of it in action after the break.

Gallery: Logitech Joystick for iPad

Continue reading Logitech unveils suction cup joystick for the iPad (video)

Logitech unveils suction cup joystick for the iPad (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 24 Aug 2011 10:51:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Continue reading Logitech G300 mouse delivers gaming friendly features on the cheap

Logitech G300 mouse delivers gaming friendly features on the cheap originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 18 Aug 2011 14:47:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Gallery: Logitech Fold-Up Keyboard for iPad hands-on

Logitech announces $130 fold-out keyboard for the iPad, we go hands-on originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 18 Aug 2011 10:31:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Continue reading Logitech's Wireless Solar Keyboard K750 for Mac brings Appletastic keys, pastel hues

Logitech's Wireless Solar Keyboard K750 for Mac brings Appletastic keys, pastel hues originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 17 Aug 2011 09:44:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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We can swear we feel hints of fall creeping in already, but Logitech just announced a product we would have loved to see at the start of beach season: a speaker bar that clips onto the back of any tablet, effectively turning it into the boombox it wasn't built to be. We know, we know, that barrel of a speaker looks a tad silly next to the likes of the iPad 2 and Galaxy Tab 10.1, but we're digging how it doubles as a stand, propping up the slate if, perchance, you're also down for watching a movie. In our brief hands-on, the speaker felt lighter than it looks in those photos down there, and delivered decently loud sound, too. Like we said, we can see this making for a festive old time at the beach or a picnic, though when we asked a Logitech rep about durability he said we might want to shield the speaker from sand. Because this is a wired product (it charges via USB and lasts up to eight hours on a charge), it commands less than the wireless speaker for iPad that Logitech's already shilling. Specifically, we're told it'll cost $49.99, though as of this writing it hasn't popped up in the company's online store, which means those of you unashamed of your Justin Bieber collection will have to just sit tight.

Gallery: Logitech Tablet Speaker

Logitech's clip-on tablet speaker latches onto your slate for dear life, doubles as a stand originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 16 Aug 2011 23:33:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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