It's weird to hear myself speak on camera, but I've done a video review of the new Nakamichi Bluetooth Speakers NBS8 that was sent to me because I wanted to show you how it looks, how it sounds and how easy it is to use.



I do think that the motion sensor is a bit daft because I would normally control the music from my phone wirelessly, but it is a fun feature to have, especially when you are in a car for example, or have hands full of chips and salsa at a party.

HOWEVER, I am very impressed by the portability/size of it while the speakers still delivers on the sound - especially the bass. The internal battery (chargeable by USB) also means you don't have to worry about a plug when you bring it out.

For SGD$169 I can't think of any better Christmas gift for your friends or family for the home, or to get one for yourself to bring to parties or presentations!

Features:

* Dimensions: Approximately 180mm (L) X 45 mm (W) X 55 mm (H);
* Smart Motion Sensor Control Function and Sensitive Touch Keys;
* Bluetooth function supporting A2DP, AVRCP, HSP, HFP;
* Built-in microphone for hands-free function;
* Built-in rechargeable Li-ion Polymer battery;
* MicroSD slot for audio playback via MicroSD/TF cards;
* Micro USB changing port;
* Aux-in Mode with 3.5mm Aux-in jack for connecting to MP3, CD or Laptops;
* Wireless Working Distance: Approximately 10 meters;
* Playback Time: Approximately 5 hours;
* Accessories included: 3.5mm Audio Cable, Micro USB Charging Cable and Pouch;
* Weight: Approximately 400 grams;
* Colors available: Black, Silver and Red

The new range features 5 exciting new portable Bluetooth speakers:



1) NBS7 - a Bluetooth speaker with a fun, quirky design; $119
2) NBS8 - an intelligent Bluetooth speaker with motion sensor control
functions and sensitive touch keys; $169
3) NBS9 - an NFC Bluetooth speaker; $129
4) NBS10 - the dual baseball-like Bluetooth speakers with impressive
sound quality $179
5) my SoundBox BT NBS711 - an all-round portable speaker $119

Where to buy:

The Nakamichi NBS10 and "my SoundBox BT" Bluetooth speaker are now available at Tangs, Technobay Level 3, HMV, iSound@T2, eHub@T3, Challenger and other premium Nakamichi authorized resellers, while the Nakamichi NBS7, NBS8 and NBS9 will be available in the same outlets from November 30, 2013 onwards.

Thanks to Nakamichi for sending across the unit for me to thoroughly enjoy!

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Besides being having a really 'indie' sort of name, and sometimes having mediocre overpriced food (rant here), we have identified 5 other things that hipster cafes have in common. If you can hit at least 3, congratulations you are in a hipster cafe.



 1.  Naked bulbs 

Stranger's Reunion at 37 Kampong Bahru Road
Bravery at 66 Horne Road
2. There's a bicycle somewhere

Photo source: TimeOut Singapore
3. Irregular or vintage furniture

Bravery at 66 Horne Road
Carpenter & Cook at 19 Lorong Kilat
Coffee Art Design Cafe at Haji Lane
4. Indie magazines for casual perusing. 
Bonus if Monocle/Wallpaper is in the bunch.

Maple & Market at 34 Cassia Crescent

5. Located in an ulu area. 
Especially if you can't tell it's there unless you know.


Chye Seng Huat Hardware at 150 Tyrwhitt Road
Perhaps its cheap rent, but I suspect it is done much on purpose. Difficult to find or get to, you need to know its there to find it so you get a sense of accomplishment when you discover it. You will never find it in town (sorry Oriole) or somewhere 'obvious'.

Bonus: Chalkboard signs (not all have it), Kith Cafe is one of them.


Geisha Specialty Coffee at Burlington Square
Common man, the plain, bravery, loysels, cshh, necessary provisions, jewel, liberty, department of caffeine, drury lane, jimmy monkey, penny university, la ristrettos, stranger's reunion, 40 hands, commune cafe, working title, smitten..

These are the few of cafes I've tried that came to mind that roughly fits the criteria. Of course there's more, but I felt like some of them are more cakes/pastries centric while some of them too accessible or franchised (e.g. Toby's).

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