Herculodge

BlueTooth Versions of Tivoli PAL and Model One to be Released Soon

 

I read about these new Tivoli BlueTooth models in Men's Journal while waiting at the dentist a week ago. I finally did an internet search and here they are. 

Watch Temptation: Gunmetal Invicta Ocean Ghost 12555 for $109 Plus Shipping

 

 

 

I love this 47mm gunmetal Invicta Ocean Ghost. I'll have to wish-list this one. Just when I thought I was trending away from Invicta . . . 

My Expectations Will be High When I Review the Sangean WR-12 NonBlueTooth Version

 

 

I haven't been excited about any new radio products for a long while, but I am eager to get the Sangean WR-12, nonbluetooth version for $169 scheduled for October; bluetooth version for $229 scheduled for November. 

Getting excellent performance from the Sangean WR-2, digital, and the WR-11, analog, I expect the WR-12 to be at least as good as those radios in terms of FM and AM reception. I'm expecting of course greater speaker sound from the WR-12. We shall see. 

New Internet Radio from Logitech

Thanks, Paul:

New from Logitech, another Internet radio:
http://www.engadget.com/2012/08/29/logitechs-ue-smart-radio-boombox-and-mobile-boombox-give-you/

I'll Tell My Wife I Don't Have Enough "Me Time" to Be As Smart As She Needs to Be

Bob makes some spot-on analysis as to why I, and he, are experiencing lower IQ now that we have kids (lack of sleep; lack of me-time). Now if my wife would read his comment, she'd understand. 

Speaking of Low IQ, Has There Been a Study of Parents Getting Dumber?

Yesterday I posted a new study about lower IQ for teens who engage in heavy pot smoking. What about parents. Since becoming a father of twins two and a half years ago, I notice my logic and memory are way down. I am in fact dumber. 

What's the Difference Between a Bluetooth and an Internet WiFi Radio?

 

 

Just asking.

Because I might want one over the other. 

KPCC Scheduling Changes Start September 10th

KPCC scheduling changes include the end of the Pat Morrison show and two hours of Madeleine Brand and A Martinez. 

Two Versions of the Sangean WR-12, One With Bluetooth, to be Released in October and November

Nathan writes:

I emailed Sangean to see if the WR-12 had Bluetooth or not and they emailed the following back to me:

Dear Nathan,

 

Thanks for your inquiry and being a Sangean loyal customer.

Yes, there will be two versions of WR-12. WR-12 is without Bluetooth and WR-12BT with Bluetooth.

These two radios will have the best audio in their size, with 2.1 stereo system built in.

WR-12 will be here first in October and WR-12BT, one month after that.

 

Best Regards,

 

Sangean Sales.

Nathan continues:

So it looks like we have to wait longer, but I think adding Bluetooth is a smart move. Most people I know carry around their mp3 collections or use streaming music services from Bluetooth enabled smart phones these days because it's easier to have just one device (even if the DAC's aren't as good). There are a ton of Bluetooth speakers out there, but none of them are going to have the warm sound of the Sangean wood radios and not be expensive. For me this will be the perfect work radio since I can hook up the Aux-In to my computer, use the Bluetooth with my mp3 player (or phone), and still listen to UW Husky games on the AM or KEXP 90.3 on the FM.

Herculodge writes:

Sangean WR-12 should be $160 and the WR-12BT should be $229. 

Putin Goes for Expensive Russian Divers

 

 

KR has apprised us of this article that divulges Putin's lifestyle tendencies, including a fondness for expensive Russian Diver watches.