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explore All EyEs And EArs ★ Today’s technology continues to make your life easier — and more entertaining. by Lynn coulter Sound Out Sure, the Great Outdoors is great, but some tunes would make it even better. big Jambox, by Jawbone, a manufacturer of Bluetooth headsets, is a portable, wireless speaker that doubles as a speakerphone. Pump up the volume, and Big Jambox, about half the size of a shoe box, cranks up enough sound to cover a big space, like the deck around a pool. Use it to stream all your digital audio from any Bluetooth device. A built-in rechargeable battery lets you go for up to 15 hours on a single charge. Visit Jawbone’s Web site to customize Big Jambox with downloadable content. $300 jawbone.com Take Control You can own the best home-theater system money can buy, but if your remote control — or your wide array of remotes — isn’t up to the task, your great system isn’t all that great. The Logitech Harmony 900 universal remote control isn’t cheap ($350), but neither was your audio-video system. It uses RF technology to let you operate your devices through obstacles, such as closed entertainment cabinet doors. Set it up with your computer, then leave it in its docking station overnight to recharge the battery. The color touch screen and backlit buttons make it easy to use in darkened rooms, and the unit can do the work of up to 15 different remotes to control any system component. If the price feels a bit steep, check out the Logitech Harmony one Advanced Universal remote, without RF, Thumbs Up It doesn’t double as a smart phone — but it’s very smart. The PlayStation Vita with Wi-Fi and 3G connectivity is a powerhouse portable game system. Players can chat by voice or text with up to eight friends via the Party app, even if they’re not playing the same game. Front and rear cameras deliver an “augmented reality” where the real world and game world meet. The multitouch display is brilliant and crisp, and game play is as smooth as that of any gaming system. Check out the videos on the PlayStation Web site and you’ll see why we give it two thumbs up. $300 playstation.com which has similar features and sells for $200. logitech.com 34 october 2012 usairwaysmag.com http://www.jawbone.com http://www.playstation.com http://www.logitech.com http://www.usairwaysmag.com

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of US Airways - October 2012

US Airways - October 2012
Table of Contents
CEO Letter
From the Editor
Did You Know?
Making It Happen
Hot Spots: Amusement Parks
Wine & Dine: San Diego
Wine & Dine: Nashville
Adventure: Paragliding
Great Escapes: Ireland
Great Escapes: Bernardus Lodge & Winery
Gear Up: Tech for Eyes and Ears
The Color of Money: Rio de Janeiro
Pink & Proud: National Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Great Tastes: Molyvos and the Russian Tea Room
University Spotlight: Hollins University
Celebrate Winston-Salem, N.C.
Must Read: The Man Who Changed the Way We Eat
Puzzles
Readers Resource Index
Your US Airways Guide
Video Entertainment
Audio Entertainment
U.S. and Caribbean Service Map
International Service Map
Airport Terminal Maps
US Airways Fleet/Customs & Immigration
Passenger Info/Contact US Airways
US Airways MarketPlace®
Window or Aisle?

US Airways - October 2012