Accessories 2009: main trends

For manufacturers of accessories year 2009 was a difficult one. Generally, anything new I would not say it was not easy for producers in general. But especially for those who make things are not the first (or even second) importance. Gold last year turned into a lull, the degradation, some have gone bankrupt, some seriously reduced the line and seriously ponder why in the lineup is almost identical to five Bluetooth-headsets. That I'm talking about Nokia. Despite such pessimistic beginning, there were many interesting things about and want to tell you.

Bluetooth-Headset: seven woes, one answer

Here one can identify several trends. For example, just three manufacturers in the early years was pulled from a dusty old concepts of the bag and began to implement them. I'm talking about mono like this: the main unit is attached to clothing, to the headphone cable is. Long time no reminisced about those things, finally, the time has come. Let me remind you that this is a model - Nokia BH-215 and SE VH-300. The Samsung also had a project of such a device, as I understand, he was hacked to death in the development process.

I immediately liked the kind of synchronization, when in fact one and the same appears just two players in the market. Whether assembled from each other, or just a coincidence. And, interestingly, the product from Nokia has turned out more interesting is the vibrating alert, voice quality is better as you work.

Continuing the conversation about the dust bags can not help but acknowledge the efforts of Samsung, the concepts of Bluetooth-headset multi-purpose embodied in the model WEP-870. The fact that this is a common external monaural headset. But included is a headset connected to the connector microUSB, so that by simple efforts, this thing turns into a stereo. Cool? Definitely. I think the producers could support this initiative, the idea is good. If you stretch the mind, it can be much more elegant solution in terms of design and management.

In 2009, the year has not surprisingly are increasingly faced with dvuhmikrofonnymi "headsets, in general, this is another trend. For consumers, it has a solid advantage, as a rule, these devices have good voice quality. Perhaps, on this parameter I note particularly Nokia BH-904, Jawbone Prime, Plantronics Discovery 975. In fact it is not just devices that replace the phone when talking. Moreover, they can significantly improve voice quality, and this is another field for marketers.

Saw the light of the first production headset that can read the vibrations of the skull bones, a Motorola Endeavor HX-1. Tested it while on vacation, just nostalgia. True, this here's the thing of pleasure is not delivered, I saw the prototypes, and prototypes - that you've heard good companion, you need to press it. And, when you're pressed for sensor on the dynamics better contact with the skin, due to this quality is getting better. The strange thing is, well, that it we did not sell.

I note particularly Herculean efforts of designers of Jabra. I hope, be able to survive the difficult period. Several curious devices in the year 2009, but I just want to tell you about one. This Jabra Halo. This headset sets new standards for overhead headphones, and other manufacturers should look closely at this stuff. Here and the minimum size and stealth to wear, and cool implemented management, and excellent sound quality. You can use the cable. Can be quite normal to talk, voice quality is good too. In Russia, the headset is on sale not long ago, for example, "White Wind" is worth 4,690 rubles. In my opinion, the money it costs. Companies Jabra thanks again for this technological refinement, really enjoyed using the Halo with phones, laptops, music players.

Generally speaking, with a Bluetooth-enabled devices in 2009, the year of full joints.

Ubiquitous microUSB

Already in the year 2009 witnessed major progress on the standardization of connectors for mobile phones. In fact, it's time, changing the device, the user is forced to change, and many accessories. For example, the charger in the car. Nothing good about it. Accordingly, as the producers of original additions, and other market players to consider another extension of the model series (as well as phasing out the production of certain products). Given that the microUSB already encountered in the heap of phones and smartphones will benefit those who offer car charger, short and long USB-cable, "Roulette", sets out the cable and a detachable power supply, cables of different colors and thickness. Fantasizing there can be long. One thing is clear: in the 2010th year is another trend.

Momed called

For example, the "Beeline" managed to sell one million 3G-modem in the year. On a dumb question Muscovites say one thing: in the regions because in some places already have coverage, and quite a while. In 2010, the year of "modem" onslaught will be strengthened. After all, we are talking about the accessories, right? So USB-modem is also an accessory, though not for phones and laptops. In the coming year, the battle will go marketing, we will see the modems of different colors for boys and girls, with the hinge (ie it can "bend" upwards) ...In general, all of this irrepressible fantasy come down on consumers, and 3G-modem can predict a great future.

Dr. minijack

I think that with the departure of the proprietary connectors will no longer need and a wired headset with special connectors. I really want to remind you about the Sony Ericsson MH-907, "active" headphones to proximity. That is, insert into your ears - the phone gets the player, the music starts. Pull out one earphone - play gets paused. And so on, all of which I wrote in the review. The only negative - FastPort, that's to be done for those with normal 3,5 mm. That is a mini-jack.

This is, by and large, not a new trend, more and more phones and smartphones have built-in jack 3,5 mm, which allows you to connect any headphones and headsets. The number of these accessories is increasing, and the 2010th year we will be able to choose from a truly impressive range.

Electric power

Palm Pre announcement at the beginning of 2009 was a landmark event for the market, even for local (U.S.). But one small detail - to highlight the innovation system, the company reported yet and unusual accessory. This is a stand for charging, enough to place on the surface of Pre ... and all. Magic. Yes, that's just a small thing: to enjoy this wonderful cradle, you need to change the battery cover on special. Now these accessories have become the norm in the 2010th year will be more widespread. But the principle is the same: charge the device on a "put-and-forget" only after replacing the battery cover, or using a special case.

It is logical to assume that such "tables" will become popular among Gadget, owners of multiple phones (and even players, cameras, etc.). Great night to put their Nokia, iPhone, Samsung, and in the morning just to pick them charged. Test one of these additions is waiting for you in the near future on our website.

Conclusions

In short, the year 2009 for the manufacturers of accessories was terrible. Moreover, if no action is taken, the situation will only worsen. Under the measures, I mean the lines and planning, and improvement of current positions, and the search for new trends. Plus, the fight for a price. Perhaps the promotion of some accessories in conjunction with the phones, as does the company Samsung (headset Corby - a very good product in terms of marketing).

In general, manufacturers need to do anything that could make a couple of years ago. But as they say, we are all intelligent minds back. Such is our world.