We’re hearing from a lot experts that it’s going to be a long, hot summer. With the oncoming heatwave, we thought we’d share our thoughts on how to keep you and your family cool over the next few months. The first, and most flexible option is a fan. Although it sounds pretty obvious, fans are great at moving air around a room, and that circulation is what helps keep you and your cohabitants cool during hot days. Dyson fans are a great choice for families, as they have features that take into account kids’ safety and product safety. After taking the world by storm, the now-familiar circular and rounded tower style of the fans is almost iconic in recognition, but importantly for parents, represents one of the biggest changes to the fan since its invention – the removal of visible blades. This means children can be close to, or even in, the fan blower itself. In fact, if you have an air conditioner running and you have an odd shaped living area, placing a fan in a strategic location can help move cold air from the air conditioner into other areas like corridors or L-shaped spaces, helping the cooler air move around corners and lowering the temperature in more areas of the house. If you’re in an apartment or are renting and can’t do a full installation of a split or window wall air conditioning unit, there is the next best thing – a portable air conditioner. The beauty of a portable air conditioner like one from Delonghi is that it works just like a window wall unit but doesn’t require any installation – you just need to be close to a window that you can use as your vent to expel the hot air in your room and replace with the cool air from the portable air con unit. If you do have the facilities to install a split system air conditioner, then there are a few factors that you will need to take into account. Firstly, although you may be tempted to calculate your own unit, visit your local Bing Lee store with your room’s dimensions, existing windows and orientation of your room and we will be able to help with the calculation of the correct size of the air conditioner to suit your space. We have some great brands in Air Conditioning systems, and each have their great unique features. For example, Mitsubishi is one of the quietest units in the market, as low as 19dB for some units, meaning you can stay cool and not be distracted by the noise of the indoor unit. Samsung air conditioners are right up there with online integration. Using a compatible Android or iPhone, you can download an app that lets you connect to selected air conditioners and control it remotely, no matter where you are. Fujistsu air conditioners incorporate a human sensor, which detects human activity in the room and adjusts the power use depending on what people are doing in the room. Fujitsu also have one button cooling and award winning indoor unit designs to match the modern decor of your living area. Lastly, Panasonic air conditioners have a feature called ECONAVI, which senses people in the room and sends cool air to that actual area of the room. If there is less movement, or no movement at all, the cooling mode is adjusted down to a lower power mode. As you can see, there are many options to stay cool this summer. Make sure you speak to one of our staff for the best advice on the most effective way to keep your family and friends comfortable in your home this coming warm season.
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10 Smart Power-Saving Tips
Most people are aware of the little things that can be done to save power, like turning off lights when leaving a room or shutting down the computer every night. A lot of consumers are also aware of major energy-saving changes they can make, like installing solar power. There are, however, a lot of mid-range ways to save a significant amount of power without busting your budget or drastically altering the way you live.
Tip #1 Control Cooling. Cooling accounts for a lot of home energy use, but turning up the thermostat can make your home uncomfortably warm. One way to offset this is better circulate the air. Air conditioning used in conjunction with standing fans and ceiling fans can allow you to set the thermostat at a higher temperature but still feel cool. Another option is to purchase smaller air conditioning units, such as a portable air conditioner or wall mount unit. Put them in the rooms you use most to keep those areas at a refreshing temperature. Extra tip: Keep your filters clean, otherwise your air conditioner cannot work properly and you’ll use more energy without getting more cold air.
Tip #2 Help Your Heater. As with cooling, adjusting the thermostat can help save power; even a couple degrees can make a difference in your energy use. What many people don’t know, however, is that fans can actually help keep your home warm! Warm air rises, keeping cold air closer to the floor. This means you use a ton of energy just heating the ceiling! By using fans, you can circulate the warm air down into your living space. Another energy-saving trick is to use space heaters in the areas where you spend the most time or near areas where cold air might seep into your home.
Tip #3 Tend to Your Water Tank. Something simple you can do is to make sure your water tank is set properly. Water over 54 degrees Celsius (130 degrees Fahrenheit) is not only a waste of energy, water that hot can cause burns. You can also help your water tank work more efficiently by covering it with thermal blankets made specifically for this purpose. Another great tip: when you’re going out of town, turn your water heater off. There’s no sense keeping water hot when no one is going to use it.
Tip #4 Wash in Cold Water. As the above tip indicates, water heaters need a lot of energy. Simply choosing a cold wash cycle over warm or hot can save you tons of power and money, plus your clothes actually benefit. Hot and warm water causes bright colors to fade more quickly, and can often lead to the yellowing of white garments.
Tip #5 Replace Your Washing Machine. Have an old top-loading washing machine? These models are notoriously inefficient, wasting both power and water. They also remove less water from clothes during the spin cycle, meaning the dryer has to run longer to dry items. Front-loading washing machines are more efficient in every way. If you must have a top-loader style, upgrade it. Modern versions have many more water and energy-saving features than old models.
Tip #6 Mind Your Windows. Did you know you can lose between 20% – 30% of heating or cooling through your home’s windows? Extreme energy-savers often cover their windows with black plastic, but you don’t have to go quite that far. Heavy, thermal curtains can keep inside temperatures steady. Open them only when you’re in the room and want natural light, then close them again when you leave.
Tip #7 Decrease Drying Time. Purchase a dryer with a moisture sensor. Old dryers keep going until the cycle ends, regardless of whether or not the clothes are dry. Modern dryers with moisture sensors can detect when the clothes are dry, and will automatically turn off. A new, energy-efficient dryer with a moisture sensor is relatively affordable and you can make up for the cost over the long term through savings on your power bill. Another tip: clean the lint screen every time. A clogged lint screen is not only a fire hazard, it makes the dryer run less efficiently.
Tip #8 Upgrade your Refrigerator. If you can only afford to replace one appliance, make it the refrigerator. Refrigerators are big energy users because they have to run continuously. Look for a well-made model with a good Energy Star rating; this is one of those times quality makes a huge difference. In the meantime, turn your refrigerator to as low a setting as possible and put items that need more cooling, such as dairy or meats, towards the back of the fridge where they’re less vulnerable to temperature changes from opening the door.
Tip #9 Embrace Small Cooking Appliances. If a small kitchen appliance will do the job, use it. Slow cookers, microwave ovens, rice cookers, countertop grills, waffle irons and the like use far less power than your stove or oven. This is because you’re essentially only heating a small space and that heat is going directly to the food rather than escaping into the air.
Tip #10 Get an Induction Cooktop. Induction cooktops are extremely efficient. They work by magnetic properties to heat only the pan, and only when it comes in contact with the surface of the cooktop. This means less heat loss, which translates to power savings. Can’t afford an entire cooktop? There are single-burner induction plates you can purchase and use instead of your stovetop for small cooking tasks.
Mitsubishi Electric Brings Australia Changes for the Better
In 1834, Yatar? Iwasaki founded a shipping company, which he renamed three years later as Mitsubishi Shokai. The meaning of Mitsubishi, the title that the firm was later shortened to, is “three diamonds” and refers to the red, triple diamond logo of the brand, which is now highly recognisable in Australia and around the world.
In the early days of the company, Mitsubishi diversified into related industries to support its shipping efforts, such as purchasing coal mines to obtain the raw materials used to power the corporation’s steam ships. During World War II, the company completely reinvented itself as an aeroplane manufacturer for the Japanese army. After the war ended, Mitsubishi again went through a period of change.
Now, Mitsubishi is perhaps most well known for being Japan’s sixth largest automobile manufacturer. The company also manufactures chemicals, produces nuclear power, and makes cameras and other optical equipment under the brand name Nikon. Worldwide, Mitsubishi operates in more than 80 countries through more than 500 companies. The corporation employs more than 54,000 people around the globe and generates over $240 billion in revenue annually.
The home appliances unit of Mitsubishi, Mitsubishi Electric, launched in Australia in 1967 when the company opened up an office in Rydalmere, New South Wales. In 1974, Mitsubishi founded the MELCO Australia Pty Ltd in the city and changed the organisation’s name to Mitsubishi Electric Australia in 1982. To give back to the planet, Mitsubishi provides funding for Australian Animals Care & Education Inc., a nonprofit organisation that rehabilitates wildlife. This group is also dedicated to preserving the hairy wombat species, of which there are less than 200 left alive in the wild. In addition to providing financial support, Mitsubishi Australia’s employees volunteer their time at AACE’s facilities in Melbourne, and the company has donated merchandise, like air conditioners, to help outfit the rehabilitation habitats for wombats.
As a producer of home electrical appliances, Mitsubishi Electric Australia is well known for its air conditioners. The company manufactures a full range of models from small multi split systems to large systems designed to work with ductwork. Mitsubishi residential air conditioners, like the Mitsubishi MSZ-GE71KIT Split System Air Conditioner, operate at only 19 decibels, making them the quietest residential models available in Australia.
Many of the brand’s models, including the MSZ-GE71KIT, include a premium inverter, which operates with a DC fan motor that uses 60 percent less power than the motors found in other air conditioners. This in no way sacrifices the cooling ability of the air conditioner but cuts back on energy consumption. Another popular line produced by Mitsubishi Electric Australia is its refrigerator collection, which includes top mount, bottom mount, upright and multi-drawer models. The Mitsubishi MR-420C-W-A 420L Top Mount Fridge is one of the brand’s top-selling styles and features its Surround Cooling System. This unique method of cooling the interior of the fridge ensures that air circulates freely to keep every part of the refrigerator the same temperature. The model also has an antibacterial food liner to help improve the safety of food and prevent odours from lingering inside of the fridge.
Nikon: From Popular Camera to Global Powerhouse
On July 25, 1917, Nippon K?gaku K?gy? Kabushikigaisha or Japan Optical Industries Co., Ltd was founded in Tokyo, Japan, when three major optics manufacturers merged to form one corporation. In its early years, the company’s focus was on producing lenses for use in binoculars, microscopes and other products.
During World War II, the demand for lenses for bomb sights and periscopes led to the rapid growth of the company. By the end of the fighting, Japan Optical Industries Co. had 19 factories and more than 23,000 employees in Japan. Following the war, Japan Optical began working on producing products that would incorporate the lenses that they manufactured.
In 1959, the company unveiled its first 35-millimeter camera, the Nikon F series. The high quality of the images that could be captured with the camera’s lenses quickly made them popular around the globe. For the next two decades, the Nikon F series models were the number one choice for cameras among professional photographers.
The company is responsible for developing many of the features that are now standard in SLR cameras, such as built-in light meters, electronic shutter control and automatic film advance, which eliminated the need for winding a camera after each snapshot. The brand was also one of the first to manufacture digital SLR cameras. In 1988, the name of Japan Optical Industries Co., Ltd was changed to simply Nikon, after the brand’s top-selling line of products, its cameras.
Although Nikon had been selling cameras in Australia since the first F series models were released, the brand did not establish a corporate presence here until November 2006. Called Nikon Australia Pty Ltd, the company has its headquarters in Sydney.
Nikon is one of the top-selling brands of SLR cameras in Australia, and in 2011, the brand won the TIPA Award for Best Advanced SLR camera with the Nikon D7000 VR KIT D7000 with VR Lens Kit. The camera has the ability to shoot up to 100 shots continuously and can shoot full 1080p HD movies with full-time AF, making it a standout among available SLR models. The camera has a 50,000-cycle rated shutter system and with its weather and dust seals, is built to be heavy duty for use in all types of climates. The design is completed by a 3-inch LCD screen and a 100 percent viewfinder.
Due to the popularity of Nikon SLR cameras worldwide, the company has produced more than 60 million units of its various SLR models. In addition to its TIPA Award, Nikon also won several Red Dot awards for product design in 2011. Many of these awards were for point-and-shoot model cameras in the brand’s Coolpix range. This lineup of compact digital cameras includes basic, entry-level models; stylish models like the Nikon Coolpix S3500 and top-of-the-line models that produce professional-quality results like the Nikon Coolpix P510.
Although best known for cameras, Nikon Australia also produces additional optical products for home and professional use. Among these are digital film scanners, flashlights and a wide variety of sports optics.
Olympus: Creative Flashes Make Iconic Cameras
In 1919, an optical company called Takachiho Seisakusho was founded in Japan. Ancient Japanese mythology speaks of a peak called Mt. Takachiho, where all of the gods reside, and it was this place that inspired founder Takeshi Yamashita when he was choosing a name for his new corporation.
At the time of its founding, the company mainly produced microscopes and thermometers. In order to make the brand more internationally appealing, the more European sounding name Olympus was chosen for its products, which began to be widely distributed in 1921. The name Olympus was picked because the Greek gods and goddesses resided on Mt. Olympus, according to ancient mythology.
Following the worldwide success of the Olympus range of products, the company’s name was changed to Olympus Optical Co., Ltd in 1949. As of 2003, the official name of the company is the Olympus Corporation. The name Olympus is synonymous with cameras, but the brand produces a wide variety of other products as well.
One of its most successful divisions is its medical equipment manufacturing. Here’s an interesting factoid: approximately 70% of all of the gastrointestinal endoscopes used for diagnosing medical conditions that affect the oesophagus and intestinal tract are manufactured by Olympus.
Throughout the world, Olympus employs more than 39,000 people and has offices around the globe. Olympus founded Olympus Australia Pty. Ltd in June 1997 to distribute its medical and life sciences products throughout Australia, New Zealand and the South Pacific region. The headquarters for the subdivision is in Waverley, Victoria. Olympus also operates Olympus Imaging Australia Pty Ltd, which is based in Macquarie Park, New South Wales. This unit of the Olympus Corporation is responsible for bringing Olympus’ well-known camera collection to consumers throughout the region.
In addition, the company distributes Olympus binoculars and voice recorders. The cameras produced by Olympus have always been on the cutting edge of technology, but when demand began to shift from cameras that used film to those that captured images digitally, the brand really took the lead worldwide in terms of innovation. The company’s SLR digital cameras produced in the 1990s had the highest resolution available. In fact, the number of pixels available in these early models was more than double what was available in competitors’ offerings.
While Olympus continues to produce digital SLR cameras, many people best know the brand for its point-and-shoot models. These cameras are designed for use by those who want the ability to take breathtaking pictures without having to make adjustments each time they’re ready to snap a photo. The compact digital camera range includes four lines.
The Smart Series is intended for basic, everyday use and includes colourful, stylish options like the VR-160. The Tough Series, which includes the TG-320, is built to be extra durable for use during sports and outdoor activities. The Traveller Series consists of lightweight models with special features to take beautiful landscape shots, and cameras in the Creator Series allow users to edit photos without having to import them to a computer.
OXX Digital Makes Digital Audio Broadcasting Easy
Since the advent of radios, people have relied on radio stations to provide them with news, weather and traffic reporting, and to provide a musical soundtrack for their lives. Anyone who has listened to traditional radio knows, though, that the form of media can be fraught with problems.
Radio stations, particularly those on AM frequencies, are often difficult to tune into properly and have poor sound quality. In addition, traditional radio waves have are limited in how far they can travel, leading to areas in cities where certain channels cannot be received. Digital radio seeks to eliminate many of the difficulties associated with traditional radio broadcasting. In digital systems, the signals are converted from their traditional analogue format before being transmitted to receivers. The sound quality possible with digital radios is much better, even on AM frequencies. In addition, digital transmission expands the reception area for radio stations.
The proper name for digital radio is Digital Audio Broadcasting or DAB. The technology was developed in the late 1980s, but the first digital radio receivers did not hit the market until the first DAB broadcasts began in 1999. In Australia, DAB premiered on August 6, 2009. As of 2012, digital stations are being broadcasted in Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide, Perth and Brisbane with stations in Canberra and Darwin testing the technology with intentions of launching DAB programming in the near future. Efforts are also underway to bring DAB to rural areas throughout Australia. To enjoy digital radio, a specialized digital receiver is necessary.
Among the options available in the DAB receiver models available in Australia, those made by OXX Digital stand apart. OXX Digital first began selling receivers in Australia in 2009 after enjoying tremendous popularity in other nations around the world, including in the United States, Germany, Holland, Norway and Sweden. The company has its headquarters in Nibe, Denmark, but also has a large office in Sydney. This office serves as the brand’s most important secondary location around the globe. One of the most popular OXX Digital DAB receivers available in Australia is the OXX Digital Classic DAB+ BLACK Digital & Internet Radio.
In addition to picking up the 20 digital radio stations presently available in Australia, the receiver also has the ability to play Internet radio stations and podcasts, meaning that there are more than 25,000 options for programming available for users. The model has received numerous accolades, including an Editor’s Choice Award from CNET Australia and an Editor’s Pick Award from the Good Gear Guide. In addition to this freestanding model, OXX Digital also produces the OXX Digital Digital Pocket Radio, a handheld digital radio that comes with high quality JAYS a-Jays One earphones.
For those who want the convenience of digital radio built into an iPhone charging station, the OXX Digital Flight DAB+ Radio iPhone Dock is available. This model is outfitted with a clock and alarm, so that it can be used on night stands in place of a traditional alarm clock.
Panasonic: From Ideas for Life to Real Innovations
On March 13, 1918, Konosuke Matsushita founded a company that he named after himself in Osaka, Japan. Matsushita’s company produced just one product at that time: duplex sockets for lamps. Slowly, the company broadened its product lineup and by the end of World War II, was manufacturing a wide variety of parts for appliances, lighting fixtures and other products.
Once the war ended, Matsushita continued to look for ways to expand his company’s offerings. His quest to find new products and new markets to sell them in led him to the United States in 1961. It was there that he found dealers clamoring for a line of consumer electronics products. Matsushita entered an agreement with these dealers, and his company soon began making electronics under the brand name Panasonic. Although the company eventually became synonymous with this brand name, it did not officially adopt the name the Panasonic Corporation until June 26, 2008.
Presently, the Panasonic Corporation is ranked among the top 100 largest companies in the world with more than 330,000 employees around the globe. In Australia, Panasonic has its headquarters in Macquarie Park, New South Wales. The company also has additional offices in Scoresby, Victoria; Hendra, Queensland; Welland, South Australia and Welshpool, Western Australia.
Panasonic is known for its consistent innovation and has a corporate philosophy that is centered around the word “how.” In short, this means that the aims of research and development for the corporation are always to discover how to create new technology that will surprise and delight customers. It’s for this reason that many of Panasonic’s electronic devices consistently receive awards and accolades from major publications around the globe.
One area in electronics manufacturing in which Panasonic truly excels is in televisions. The brand’s plasma televisions, like the Panasonic TH-P65VT50A 65” Full-HD 3D Plasma TV, are outfitted with neo plasma technology, which creates sharp, clear images that are so vivid that they can rival the quality of a movie theatre’s screen.
Panasonic LCD LED televisions like the TH-L55ET5A 55″ 3D HD Full-HD 2D LED LCD TV offer numerous options for connectivity so that the television can communicate with computers, handheld devices and all of the components in home entertainment centers. In addition to televisions, Panasonic also produces home theater and hi-fi equipment.
The brand has a full line of appliances available in Australia, including air conditioners, washing machines, rice cookers, microwave ovens, cordless phones and alarm clocks. In addition, Panasonic makes Lumix digital cameras, camcorders and multimedia mobile cameras. Panasonic is not only a leader in
Panasonic is not only a leader in innovation, but also one of the top companies known for their environmental responsibility. The brand previously received recognition from Greenpeace for being among the top 10 best environmentally friendly electronics brands. The company continues to cut down on its carbon dioxide emissions with plans to eliminate them completely through continued improvements in their factories around the globe. The brand’s electronics are designed to use as little power as possible to preserve natural resources and cut down on energy spending.
5 Must-Have Features for Your New Camera
We all know a great photograph when we see one, but shopping for a camera is not as straightforward. The myriad of options now available can make choosing a new camera confusing. Here are the key features you should be looking for in your new digital camera.
Resolution
Ever taken a photo and your smartphone and noticed that the picture quality does not even compare to what a digital camera is capable of producing? The reason is because the camera resolution. While phones and webcams capturing images at around 3 – 5 megapixels is fine for the web and email, if you were to print these images they would be grainy and blurry. When considering the resolution of your new camera remember that the higher the megapixels, the greater the quality the image resolution will be. However, keep in mind that high resolution shots also require more memory capacity
Convenience
Unless you are a skilled photographer, opt for a pocket-sized point and shoot camera with automatic settings. Look for features including auto-focus, image stabilisation, facial detection and scene recognition settings. Some automatic cameras offer the option of manual settings, which is a ideal if you would like to experiment with your camera’s different capabilities for yourself.
Great Zoom Quality
Digital cameras offer two kinds of zoom – optical and digital. Optical zoom is a “true zoom”, using the lens to magnify the subject. In contrast, digital zoom simply enlarges the pixels to make the object appear closer. The greater the optical zoom, the closer you will be able to zoom in on the subject of your photograph and the clearer your image will be. I you would like more zoom power, look for a camera that enables zoom lens attachment, as this will give you the additional quality optical zoom power you need, rather than opting for the digital zoom option which is likely to result in fuzzy images.
HD Video Recording
Enjoy the convenience of capturing still and moving pictures all in one convenient device. Many pocket digi-cams also let you shoot video. Check to see that the camera you are considering to purchase captures video at a quality that will translate well onto the screen, particularly if you want to watch in high-definition. Also ensure your camera has sufficient memory to store your videos.
Endurance
You want a camera that will have enough battery power and memory space to enable you to shoot for extended periods without a care. Opt for a long-life rechargeable battery to avoid spending money on disposables. Also check to see how much on-board memory the camera provides and that it also has a memory card slot so that you can further extend upon this capacity.
Sennheiser: Precise, Powerful and True Sound
In 1945 following World War II, Fritz Sennheiser and colleagues from Germany’s University of Hanover founded a workshop they called Labor W, after the village of Wennebostel, where it was based. The team of engineers were interested in developing electrical products and produced a voltmeter as their first offering.
Successful sales led to further innovation and in 1946, the team at Labor W started making microphones. The company was the first to create a noise-compensated microphone, which greatly improved sound production, and introduced this new technology in 1949. The 1950s were a period of rapid expansion for Labor W. In 1950, the brand produced its first microphone transformers and mixing amplifiers, and in 1952, launched a line of miniature headphones. From there the company began focusing on making its designs smaller and more compact and went on to make many new products, including a miniature transformer for hearing aids.
With more than 250 employees in 1958, the company opted to change its name to Sennheiser Electronics in honour of the workshop’s leader. To this day, Sennheiser remains a private, family-owned company, employing 2,100 people around the globe. The company has locations in 90 countries, and in Australia, is based in Chatswood, New South Wales. Its manufacturing facilities are located in Germany, Ireland and the United States.
With its product line based on audio equipment, Sennheiser has won numerous awards for innovation and design during its more than 65-year history. Most recently, the brand received a prestigious Red Dot design award for one of its Xbox headsets. Around the world, Sennheiser microphones are used by top musicians while on tour, and their products are also used for television broadcasting in many countries.
For home use, one of Sennheiser’s most popular ranges is its headphone collection. The company offers six types of headsets. The HiFi and TV range is designed for enjoying music and the audio tracks of your favourite television shows and movies. An example is the Sennheiser HD 201 Around-Ear Stereo Headphones, which are designed to produce theater-quality sound while still being lightweight and comfortable to wear.
The Sennheiser MP3 & Co. collection was developed to work with digital music players, including iPods, iPhones and MP3 players. Featuring earbud styles rather than full headphones, these models are meant for easy traveling and for producing the best digital quality sound possible. The Sennheiser CX 300-II Black In-Ear Headphones are one of the most popular styles in this MP3 & Co. range.
To round out its collection of fine quality headphones, Sennheiser offers an ultra durable sports collection, which was developed in cooperation with Adidas. The brand also produces headsets outfitted with microphones that are designed for online and console gaming. For those who are frequently on trains, buses and planes, the Traveler series is designed to completely block out all background noise, even in crowded, tight spaces. Sennheiser also produces a line of DJ headphones in its personal headset collection. All of the products in these speciality lines are designed to be ultra comfortable while still incredibly powerful.
JAYS Makes Music For Your Ears
The advent of digital music completely changed the way we listen to our favourite songs while on the go. MP3 players and iPods suddenly allowed us to keep hundreds or even thousands of songs with us wherever we went. Not only has digital music enabled us to enjoy more songs while travelling, but the high-quality sound produced by digital formats also makes favourite singers and bands sound incredible.
An MP3 or iPod can easily rival the sound quality of a traditional Hi-Fi stereo, thanks to the sound that comes with digital music, but having a digital music player isn’t enough to truly enjoy great sound. An MP3 player or iPod is only as good as the headphones or earphones that you use to listen to your music. Often, the earbuds included with digital music players are very basic and result in only fair quality sound production.
As digital music grew in popularity, true music lovers continued to ask for better earphones and headphones, so that they could fully enjoy the sound possible from their MP3s. It was from this desire for higher quality headphones and earphones that JAYS was born.
Based in Stockholm, Sweden, the company has just one line of business-earphones and headphones designed for mobile music. Bing Lee is thrilled to offer this brand’s award-winning audio products, which place emphasis on functionality rather than on flashy or eye-catching design elements. That’s why, unlike other brands that feature earbuds in a wide variety of colours, JAYS models come in only three colours – black, white or grey.
Since the company’s founding, JAYS earphones have risen to international acclaim and are highly sought after by digital music lovers all over the world. In 2011, the brand’s a-JAYS Three earphones received the honour of being named the 2010 earbud product of the year by the popular Scandinavian magazine “Bild Ljud Hemma.” The unique design of these earphones was praised for the sound quality that it enabled. The earphones were also recognised for their flat cords, which eliminate the annoying problem of tangling.
Always innovating and improving their products, JAYS released a newer version of this popular earphone style, calling it the a-JAYS Four. The earphones feature the same 5-millimeter, tangle-free cables as the a-JAYS Three and are packed with features that make them one of the best earbud models in the world. Among these is the built-in remote, which allows you to not only control the digital music player but also to make phone calls and initiate voice controls on multi-function smart phones.
The a-JAYS Four also comes with five different ear sleeves to ensure that they fit comfortably, even when worn for hours. All of the unique features in the a-JAYS Four have earned the model a variety of awards and recognition from trusted publications and websites. CNET Austalia rated the earphones 9.1 out of 10 in February 2011, and the well-known American site PC.com awarded them a score of 9.2 out of 10 and a “Choice Award Gold” in March 2011. And despite their numerous features and critical acclaim, all of the JAYS headphones and earphones are available at affordable prices here at Bing Lee.
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