NOX Audio has been making some of the better audio headsets for awhile now and this week at CES 2011 they are planning to unveil what is probably one of the more unusual technology mash-ups but yet very cool in its own right. The Admiral Touch is a new gaming headset that features a 2.4″ touchscreen which runs Android.
The 2.4″ LCD touch screen will be gesture controlled and run Android. According to NOX Audio, this is a never-before-seen feature in a headset and we are inclined to agree. While Nox Audio headsets are great for anything related to audio, they are really good regarding gaming.
Features:
- 2.4″ LCD touch screen
- Android OS
- 7.1-channel surround sound
- Bluetooth and WiFi connectivity
So how does the whole Android part of this work? Well let us take a quote from the press release which explains it perfectly:
This headset will fit any 3.5mm jack so you can use this right along with your Android phone for gaming, Skype or anything else you may want it for whether built into the headset or a feature on your Android phone.
If this is a sample of the kind of innovation we can look forward to this year at CES 2011, then it is going to be one fun 5 days! We will be heading over to try them out, snap some pictures and nab a video for everyone to see so stayed tuned! You can check out the full press release below.
Developer Website: Nox Audio
NOX Leads Audio Uprising at 2011 International Consumer Electronics Show with Unveiling of the “Admiral Touch”
City of Industry, Calif. – Jan. 4, 2011 – NOX Audio is set to unleash an audio revolution with its Admiral and Admiral Touch, the first TruWireless (trademark pending) headsets, scheduled to debut in late 2011. Featuring 7.1-channel surround sound with mobile Bluetooth® and Wi-Fi connectivity, the Admiral and Admiral Touch enable full wireless audio and communication on game consoles for the first time. In addition to these features, the Admiral Touch also will include a 2.4-inch LCD touch screen with gesture control, powered by Google’s Android™ operating system – a never-before-seen feature in a headset. A functional prototype of the Admiral Touch will be unveiled at the 2011 International Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas, Nev., from Jan. 6-9, 2011.
Powered by the Android OS, the Admiral Touch takes full advantage of available streaming music including Pandora, and VoIP applications such as MSN chat and Skype, thanks to its built-in Wi-Fi connectivity. With 7.1-channel digital surround sound, the Admiral and Admiral Touch create an immersive experience for playing video games, listening to music and watching movies, as well as crisp, clear audio for phone calls, making it the only truly wireless headset available on the market. Featuring rotating ear-cups that double as a loudspeaker, both headsets will offer maximum versatility and compatibility with PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, PCs, personal music players such as the iPod, home theaters and cell phones and all other electronic devices with a standard 3.5 mm jack and/or any devices with built-in bluetooth. A removable and rechargeable Li-Ion battery provides more than five hours of battery life for optimal usage with any compatible product.
“When NOX was developing the Admiral, we considered all available technology to create a truly revolutionary – yet easy-to-use – product that pushes the limits and takes headset listening to a new level, for an attainable price,” said Julie Ma, president of NOX Audio. “In addition to giving the Admiral high-quality audio reproduction and 7.1-channel surround sound, we included a ‘Touch’ version with the functionality of the Android OS to make the headset truly versatile. The Admiral is a product like no other, and CES is the perfect venue for us to introduce it to the public.”
NOX will unveil a functional prototype of the Admiral Touch at CES 2011 in the North Hall of the Las Vegas Convention Center, booth #5438. The Admiral Touch will be shown by appointment only, in addition to NOX’s other products, the Specialist, Negotiator and Scout, which will be available in listening stations on the show floor. NOX also will be hosting DJ Envy, the “Mixtape Master,” at CES on Friday, Jan. 7 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. PST in the NOX booth. DJ Envy is available for interviews on a first-come, first-serve basis before and after his performances at 2:30 p.m. and 3:30 p.m.
About NOX Audio
Headquartered in City of Industry, Calif., NOX Audio is committed to making high quality audio experiences more accessible for consumers. Owned by Solteras Incorporated, a developer of leading-edge audio and acoustic products, NOX creates innovative, versatile products with killer sound and revolutionary design. The company’s first products – the NOX Specialist, NOX Negotiator and NOX Scout – debuted in 2010. More information on NOX Audio and its line of audio equipment can be found at www.nox-audio.com.
