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Wireless iPod nano cans in Korea
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Looks like the Koreans just beat everyone else to the punch when it comes to wireless iPod nano headphones — c’mon: you know you want ‘em. Asiana IDT has been demonstrating the abilities of its new SH-N10s to our intrepid reporter in Seoul, who confirms that said cans have magical powers, including the ability to control the nano directly.

Asiana IDT, a system integrator owned by Asiana Airlines, is showing a prototype of the headphones and a cradle at the Korea Electronics Show. The SH-N10 system consists of a base cradle into which the iPod nano sits, and a pair of clip-on headphones. The cradle, which is slightly bigger than the music player itself, communicates with the headphones via a 2.4GHz radio link. The right ear unit of the headphones includes a small control button for volume adjust, play, pause, forward and rewind functions.

Asiana IDT is able to show a working prototype of the system so soon after the iPod nano’s launch because the majority of the technology was already under development for an iPod mini product when Apple announced its new player a month ago, said Byun Seong Joon, senior manager of the company’s business development department.

The company worked on redesigning the case so that it matched the iPod nano and adjusted the electronics so that it properly controlled the iPod nano. As a result the product is due on the market towards the end of the year, which is slightly later than had been planned for the iPod mini version.

The headphones and base cradle all include rechargeable batteries and should be able to provide enough power for about 8 hours of use on a full charge, said Byun. He estimates the set, which will be retailed under the Earomix brand name, will cost between $120 and $130.

The company is already selling a wireless headphone set that plugs into any device with a conventional 3.5 mm earphone socket. The SH-G10 set is based on similar technology but doesn’t include the ability to remotely control volume or playback, said Byun.

— Martyn Williams

(Via IDG News Service)

03:03 PM Mark Hiratsuka • Permalink
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