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Solid DJ style headphones from Urbanz for designer conscious gadget-guys

iPod, iPhone, DS Lite, MP3, mobile phone, digital radio, personal TV or sound deck – with so many devices storing up to 32mb of downloads why compromise on sound quality? Solid DJ style headphones from Urbanz create a pure sound experience that makes the most of any digital device. Solid folding headphones have self adjusting leather head pads and are available in either gold or silver. Solid headphones are supplied with a colour coded det... [more]

Urbanz launches collection of pink headphones, speakers and gadget bags

Urbanz has launched a selection of pink headphones, speakers and gadget bags for Valentine's and Mother's Day. New - Neoprene Laptop Sleeve £12.99 - £24.99 Pink is always in fashion – so is black! This fully reversible neoprene laptop sleeve is designed without a seam in one complete piece to look exactly the same whether pink or fully reversed to black. Perfect for work and play, this Urbanz sleeve also has an embedded zipper so it won’... [more]

Treat your children to their first mobile phone with Purple Gossip

Put a smile on your children's faces by treating them to their very first mobile phone, and it doesn't need to cost the earth thanks to Purple Gossip. Whether it’s to keep closer tabs on your loved ones, ensure they can contact you in case of an emergency or to allow them greater freedom, Purple Gossip offers a wide range of very affordable recycled phones – ideal as a reliable first phone. Not only can you get your hands on a reliable mobile ... [more]

Urbanz electronic gifts for all ages and budgets

For the girly girl - £24.99 The Jumbo ‘in-ear style’ speakers will make the perfect girlie statement gift this Christmas. Not only do they pack a great sound punch but heads will be turning at the sight of these. Great for personal laptop use (usb cable supplied) or via a 3.5mm stereo jack for any music or device - iPod/MP3/Music Phone etc. Jumbo speakers are powered by a usb cable (supplied) or 4 x AAA batteries (not supplied) and are availab... [more]

Green and eco friendly gifts for kids and teens

Christmas shopping for kids and teens doesn't have to be bad for the environment and by buying your eco friendly gifts online - it doesn't have to cost the earth too. Christmas shopping can be trying at the best of times but trying to buy green or shop for eco-friendly products can make it almost impossible, especially when it comes to looking for gifts for kids. But even buying green gifts for children and teenagers can be easy if you know w... [more]

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Tyco Electronics, Microsemi Deliver Most Advanced LAN Connector With Power over Ethernet Plus (GlobeNewswire via Yahoo! Finance)
IRVINE, Calif. and RENO, Nev. -- Microsemi Corporation , a leading manufacturer of high performance analog mixed-signal integrated circuits and high reliability semiconductors, and Tyco Electronics , a global leader in electronic components, announced today the delivery of the industry's most advanced RJ-45 connector with built-in power over Ethernet technology.

Digi-Key adds price, availability to NXP datasheet simulator (EETimes)
Electronic components distributor Digi-Key Corp. has teamed up with EDA company Transim Technology Corp. and NXP BV to launch the NXP Simport Design Center. Digi-Key - Electronic component - Business - Electronics and Electrical - Wholesale and Distribution

Siemens e-car engine makes charging electronics obsolete (EETimes)
At the Geneva Motor Show, Siemens is presenting new key components for electromobility including an integrated battery charging system and a dual-engine concept for electric sports cars.

Macleod changes focus to revenue growth at National (EETimes)
Don Macleod has risen through the ranks of National Semiconductor Corp. to take on the CEO role late last November and has become the man with a mission " growth in revenue. National Semiconductor - Semiconductor - Business - Electronics and Electrical - Components

Economy, Shortages Impact European Job Outlook (Online Recruitment)
Despite the painful recession, the job market for electrical and electronics engineers in Europe presents a decidedly mixed picture, as job losses are more than offset by the aging of the technical workforce and a shortage of qualified engineers.

Care Nsn Oss Engineer - Canada (Cellular-News.com)
Provide engineering support for OBS deployment and Customer Care as projects Support during Implementation phase for OBS, CIT / Helpdesk function during Care phase and Operation support.

Nsn Ran-rnc Engineer, Customer Support - Canada (Cellular-News.com)
Provide engineering support for RNC and NodeB deployment and Customer Care as projects Support during implementation phase for 3G RAN deployment, CIT / Helpdesk function during Care phase and Operation support.

Fairchild minimizes power losses in multi-stage power supplies (EETimes)
Fairchild Semiconductor has developed a CCM PFC controller for 300W to 2kW power supply designs that bring high system efficiency, high power factor and low total harmonic distortion (THD). Power supply - Power factor - Business - Electronics and Electrical - Power Supplies

Siemens e-car engine makes charging electronics obsolete (EETimes)
At the Geneva Motor Show, Siemens is presenting new key components for electromobility including an integrated battery charging system and a dual-engine concept for electric sports cars. GenevaMotorShow - Sports car - Internal combustion engine - Technology - Business

National's sales, earnings rise (EETimes)
National Semiconductor Corp. reported sales of $362 million in the quarter, up 5 percent from $345 million in the previous quarter and up 24 percent from $292 million reported in last year's third fiscal quarter. National Semiconductor - Fiscal year - Business - Semiconductor - Electronics and Electrical