Amkette Trubeats SLIX Review

Amkette Trubeats SLIX Review
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Delhi-based electronic hardware manufacturer Amkette has added another headset to its line of Trubeats audio headsets–Trubeats SLIX. The device is ideal for those looking for a wireless headset to use with Bluetooth enabled devices like smartphones, tablets and laptops. Trubeats SLIX are quite a tempting deal when looking at its price. Those who are a little tight on budget might find it as a good investment. So, should you buy this or not? Let�s find out.

Specifications
Wireless Interface: Bluetooth v2.1
Range: 80dBm
Bluetooth Profiles: A2DPi.2, HFP1.5, AVRCP1.0, HSP
Battery Type: Rechargeable 150mAh Li-Ion
Operational Time: >5 Hours
Charging Time: 100 Hours
Weight: 32 grams

Contents
The SLIX come in nice packaging. The headset is available in dark red and in black. Contents of the box include a Quick Start Guide, a pair of smaller ear buds and a micro USB data cable for charging the headset. The larger earbuds come pre-fit on the headset and in case they are too big for your ears, you can remove them and put on the smaller ones.

The letdown was that the bigger earbuds are too big and the smaller ones are too small and sadly Amkette hasn�t supplied medium sized earbuds. The earpieces do sit well in the ears though, thanks to the good design and light weight of just 32 grams. The headset is easy to carry and use.

Build and design
The Trubeats SLIX has been designed quite cleverly. The headset has a sporty, lean look; and it sits comfortably on the back of the neck due to the ergonomic design of the wire that joins the two ends of the headset. The curve of the wire is precise and it never loses its bend even after rough handling. You can keep the headset inside your bag without any protection and they would still come out of the bag in the same shape. You can keep the headset in your pocket as well without damaging or ruining its shape as the headsets reset to their original shape without any issues.

An interesting feature of the SLIX is the magnetic clips placed at each end of the earpiece. This makes the earpieces snap together when not in use and prevents it from getting tangled with other items in a bag. It has angled earpieces that fit nicely in the ear. But in case you are wearing a hoodie or too many clothes, it might get difficult for the headset to fit properly as the attached wire is not adjustable.

The volume control button which is also used as a power on/off, play/pause and for receiving and answering calls, is located on the left earpiece; communicationpowersol.com, right above the earbud. The left earpiece also features the micro USB port for charging. The LED is also featured on the front of the left earpiece, and notifies the user about battery and connectivity status. The right earpiece features two buttons for changing tracks.

The best feature of the headset is its minimalist design; there are no long wires or large earpieces to be concerned about.

Usability
The Trubeats SLIX is easy to operate due to its one-button functionality– the volume button does most of the work; including making, receiving, ending or rejecting calls. Holding the volume button down puts the headset in a pairing mode and once it has found the device for pairing, the user only needs to let go of the button and permit the headset to pair with the device. The headset flashes different colors to indicate when it is looking for a device, when it pairs with one, and when it disconnects. The controls are completely different than conventional wireless headphones but once you get used to them, the SLIX is a delight to use. You won�t spend much time in pairing this headset to any Bluetooth enabled device.

The SLIX supports A2DP1.2, HFP1.5, AVRCP1.0 and HSP Bluetooth profiles and works on Bluetooth 2.1 interface.

Call and Music performance
The SLIX has a range of 10 meters which is adequate enough for use with smartphones, tablets, laptops or PCs and even PCs. There are multiple pauses once the recommended distance is crossed over.

The microphone is located in the left earpiece. The sensitivity of the microphone is average and we didn’t find any real problem while using the SLIX for calls. We used the headset in different environments and found that due to its unimpressive noise cancellation, you will have to increase the volume to a full level in order to have clear calls. That worked for us though it�s ideal for use in quiet environments.

The volume of the SLIX is pretty loud and audiophiles looking for loud wireless headphones won�t be disappointed. But at full volume, music quality suffers as with any low-end headphones. The headset is ideal for listening to music at medium volumes. The lows and highs suffer at higher volumes which sound too harsh on ears. At full volume, the headphone is so loud that you can even hear the sounds without the need to put it on your ears. The lows are quite impressive but we were disappointed by its mids and highs. If you are into bass, then the SLIX should suffice especially for its price. The mid and high frequencies sound quite artificial at higher volumes, however.

Battery
The Trubeats SLIX features a 150mAh battery which takes around 3 hours to charge. We would have liked if such a small battery did not take such a long time to charge. The battery can be charged by connecting the headset to a laptop/PC or a mobile charger via the micro USB port. The SLIX can continuously play music for just above 5 hours which is a decent playback time and enough for daily use; but people who listen to music on the go will need to keep a recharging option handy. On an average, a single charge should suffice for a day.

Verdict
The Trubeats SLIX is a decent headset and for a price of around Rs.3000, it is a good deal. The volumes are pretty loud and the music playback quality is quite decent. Audiophiles may not be impressed but for someone who is looking for a decent quality wireless headphones at an affordable price, then the Trubeats SLIX is worth buying. Flipkart sells the headset at an even lower price of Rs.2649.

Why do Cops Still use Only Motorola Walkie-Talkies for Communication?

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OK, you said ‘cops’ which isn’t a word we generally use here in the UK. We Brits traditionally tend to refer, politely, to our ‘boys in blue’ as ‘bobbies’ or ‘the old bill’.

Anyway, given that, I’m going to assume that you’re asking about the American police and their longstanding partnership with the Motorola Corporation. OK, here goes…

According to Motorola’s official website,

“Law enforcement communications and police communications are essential assets to the safety and security initiatives in any community. Advancing police communications allow law enforcement to be more mobile and more rapidly respond to issues. Motorola offers an extensive product line to enhance law enforcement communications with less paperwork and faster, highly reliable performance”.

Motorola manufactured car radios as early as the 1920’s and US police and the fire brigade used a few of these, but it wasn’t until 1930 that the first police car radio was designed and built by Motorola. According to the official website,

“Sales of Motorola police radios began in November 1930. Among the first customers (all in the U.S. state of Illinois) were the Village of River Forest; Village of Bellwood Police Department; City of Evanston Police; Illinois State Highway Police; and Cook County Police in the Chicago area. As more police departments used radios, challenges emerged. Rough roads, engine noises, interference, high power consumption, and frequency instability led Paul Galvin to recognize that police departments needed a radio specifically engineered for patrol cars”.

In 1936, the Motorola Police Cruiser Radio was released. It was a success and Motorola have been a trusted brand by US Police ever since. In 1939, engineer Don Mitchell created the Mobile T6920 AM Transmitter. It was another success, becoming a logical choice for the police because,
“This complete Motorola two-way radio system was priced about one-fourth as much as the competition’s, and the transmitters could be installed in cars that already had receivers in the same frequency band. In 1940 the Police Department in Bowling Green, Kentucky, became the first customer for a complete Motorola AM two-way radio system. The radios were so well-designed that Galvin Manufacturing produced the same models for several years, until FM technology replaced them in the 1940s”.

Clearly, the US police have a long and fruitful relationship with the Motorola Company. This obviously applies to walkie-talkies as well. It makes good sense to employ a trusted, easy to use brand for successive generations of officers, who often have to respond swiftly and instinctively to various problems.
The first police to use two-way radios were actually Australian, but following the Second World War, mobile radios became standard issue in most first world countries.

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Managing to Manage, Radio Communications Within Facilities Management

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Facilities management is a complex and challenging role, often presenting a problem even to those who attempt to define it.

Essentially, the management requirements vary from facility to facility. The one constancy, to put it simply, involves handling the basic functions of the facility in question, allowing the other related businesses to go about their own day-to-day functions.

Facilities management is a £173bn a year industry, but it would be nothing without the use of two-way radios.

For a job that requires interaction with so many people and related parties, communication is key.

Think of a retail centre, an office block, a school or a hospital. Now imagine how many people visit, work in or use such a place, every single day. It boggles the mind, doesn’t it?

For now, let’s focus on the example of a retail centre. This space is likely to have multiple shops (all of which with their own staff, customers and management personnel, as well as health, safety and security concerns), car parks (which need to be monitored regularly), cafeterias and eateries, toilet facilities (including baby changing facilities) and an on-site office for the smooth running of things – and that’s just for starters.

The manager of such a facility will need to be able to speak to everyone, at any time. Two-way radios are the only clear and reliable way to achieve this. The manager will need to respond to safety issues, security concerns and any other problems that arise, she/he will be responsible for emergency procedures, use of resources and the smooth operation of the site itself, every single day.
Even analogue radios struggled with these tasks, so now most sites are using digital radios to relieve reception loss in various signal ‘black spots’ that were plaguing the bigger and more complex sites around the world.

For the modern facilities manager, a quick, clean and efficient two-way radio network, capable of supporting each and every layer of management, security, outside contractors, businesses, vendors and any other related group is absolutely essential to the smooth running of things.

Two-way radios are a massively important element of most contemporary businesses. The same system employed by the emergency services, the armed forces, building contractors and police is being used, every day, in our leisure facilities, shopping centres, office spaces and housing properties. Two-way radios are an amazing, indispensable part of day-to-day life across countless industries the world over.