Logitech is adding two new tablet accessories to their product lineup. Today, the company unveiled the Logitech Wireless Headset and the Logitech Wireless Boombox. The wireless accessories are designed to work with the Apple iPad or Android tablets.
The Logitech Wireless Headset uses Bluetooth technology to connect to electronic devices. The headset comes with a rechargeable battery that lasts around six-hours. The time could be less depending on the user. The microphone on the headset has background-noise cancelling for clearer communication. The headset folds, which makes it more compact for traveling. Logitech has the headset available now and the manufacturer’s suggested retail price (MSRP) of $69.99.
The Logitech Wireless Boombox will support either a smartphone or tablet. The company developed the stereo speakers with the Apple iPad, iPhone, and iPod touch in mind. The speakers can be up to 33-feet away from the music playing device. However, there may be reduced distances depending on the environment. The speaker has a rechargeable battery that will last for up to six hours. There is also custom drivers that will help separate the high pitches from the low ones to produce crisp and full sounds. The Logitech Wireless Boombox will is available in September and has a MSRP of $179.99 (NOW $149.00).
Recently, Logitech has added a wireless keyboard for Android tablets. They also have a wireless keyboard developed specially for the Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 tablet. There is a wireless mouse available from Logitech that works on Android tablets as well. Logitech is offering another less expensive wireless speaker for the Tablet accessories manufacturer. Logitech is also selling a fold-up keyboard for the Apple iPad.
Now clearly the Aakash can’t compete with the iPad2, but it costs about one tenth as much (retail price in India is about 30,000 rupees). The first 10,000 delivered also didn’t have mobile connectivity (though the remaining 90,000 of the first order will). While it runs Android, it doesn’t have access to the Android Market, instead it will be setup with GetJar to give users about 150k apps to choose from. With a resistive (not capacitive) touchscreen Aakash won’t have multitouch, and its visibility won’t be that great. The three hour (180 minute) battery life is also a little disappointing.