Monthly Archives: June 2012

Apple's wireless Bluetooth keyboard plays wonderfully with all of the company's hardware, from laptops to iOS devices. But for whatever reason, Apple has limited its lovely aluminum remote to IR, so it won't work with your iPhone or iPad. So Satechi has stepped in to save the lazy day.

Its Bluetooth multimedia remote might not be as sleek as Apple's hardware, but it makes up for it with extra functionality including a dedicated mute button, a camera shutter release, and a duplicate home button so you can even activate Siri from afar. Furthermore, there's a sliding panel revealing a compact set of numeric buttons for selecting specific tracks or chapters, and on a single battery it will run for at least six months. Totally worth the $40 they're asking if it means you no longer have to reach an extra six inches to skip a track on your phone.

SOURCE Gizmodo

…and cost the same $25. Here’s a nice little accessory to go with your aluminum Keyboard.  We’ve been offered a review unit but you pretty much know how these work.

Satechi: Premium Aluminum 2.0 4-Port USB Hub
Sleek, portable USB hub allows users to plug in up to four devices to a computer.

• Requires no software and easy to install
• Features an aluminum finish and white cable that complements Apple’s signature look
• Portable and sleek design takes up little space on a desktop
• Can fit up to four devices, including digital cameras, phones, and external hard drives

Too bad they didn’t read 9to5mac when building this, otherwise they would have known about Apple’s move to USB 3.0.

SOURCE 9to5Mac

By Billy Steele posted May 25th 2012 7:36AM

Sometimes you just don't feel like getting up to flip through that Yacht Rock playlist on Spotify while your Apple slate rests comfortably in its dock. Satechi is looking to prolong your relaxation with its BT Media Remote for your iPhone, iPad or Mac. The accessory does exactly what you'd expect -- it allows you to peruse your audio and video libraries on a Bluetooth-enabled iOS device while connected to a TV, docking station or your car's stereo. On top of the usual remote functions, the accessory can be used as a remote camera shutter control for those all-important group shots and the home button can summon your smartphone's personal assistant. Interested? You can snag yours now for a mere $40 via the source link below.

SOURCE Engadget