Latest Nokia Accessories announced in New York

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At its New York press event, Nokia announced the forthcoming Lumia 920 and Lumia 820 and also a range of new accessories. This range utilises support for Qi wireless charging and NFC 'tap to pair' Bluetooth audio. There was no word on pricing, but Nokia stated all would be released with the Lumia 920. Here's our guide to what's on offer and what you need to know (apart from prices!).

Wireless Charging Accessories

All of the wireless chargers listed here are quoted on Nokia.com as consuming 300mA, outputting 12V, and using a 2.5mm charging connector.

Nokia Wireless Charging Plate

  • Model number: DT-900
  • Specifications Link to DT-900
  • Available colours: Black, Cyan, Red, White, Yellow
  • Size: 120mm x 60mm x 11mm, 93g
  • Details: This Qi compliant charging plate will work with the Nokia Lumia 920 and Lumia 820, plus other Qi compatible devices. To charge your device just lay it on top of the plate.

Nokia dt-900

Nokia Charging Plate

Nokia Wireless Charging Stand

  • Model number: DT-910
  • Specifications Link to DT-910
  • Available colours: Black or White
  • Size: 112mm high x 85mm diameter, 111g
  • Details: This Qi compliant charging stand will work with the Nokia Lumia 920 and Lumia 820. Other Qi compatible devices may have issues aligning with the charging coil on the back plate. The charging stand features NFC, which is intended to automatically launch a pre-selected application on your Lumia device. E.g. to set it down on a bedside table and have the Alarm application launch.

Nokia Charging Stand

Nokia Charging Stand

Nokia Wireless Charging Pillow by Fatboy

  • Model number: DT-901
  • Specifications Link to DT-901
  • Available colours: Black, Cyan, Red, White, Yellow
  • Size: 190mm x 140mm x 30mm, 112g.
  • Details: Qi compatible charging plate which is covered in padding and soft fabric. Presumably aimed being used in environments were protection from scratching is desirable. The padding and horizontal orientation will make it suitable for charging a myriad of Qi compliant devices.

Fatboy Pillow

Fatboy Pillow

Wireless Charging Shell for Lumia 820

  • Model number: CC-3041
  • Link to CC-3041
  • Available colours: Black, Cyan, Red, White, Yellow
  • Details: Taking advantage of the Lumia 820's exchangeable back-shells, the CC-3041 adds Qi compliant wireless charging, with only a slight increase in thickness.

Lumia 820 Charging Shell

Lumia 820 Charging Shell

Audio Accessories

JBL PowerUp Wireless Charging Speaker for Nokia

  • Model number: MD-100W
  • Specifications Link to MD-100W
  • Available colours: Black, Cyan, White
  • Size: 115mm x 280mm x 145mm, 1590g.
  • Details: This mains powered stereo speaker unit has a 10 Watt output and two 2.5" full range drivers. It can accept audio input via either Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR or an analogue 3.5mm stereo jack. There is a Micro-USB port for applying firmware updates. Bluetooth pairing by NFC 'tap to pair' is supported. The product also supports Qi wireless charging, with "landing lights" * to guide the user into laying their device on the correct spot to align charging coils.
    * According to Kevin Shields during Nokia's New York press event.

JBL Charging Speaker

JBL Charging Speaker

JBL PlayUp Portable Speaker for Nokia

  • Model number: MD-51W
  • Specifications Link to MD-51W
  • Available colours: Black, Cyan, White, Yellow
  • Size: 128mm Height x 118mm diameter, 760g.
  • Details: This portable speaker is fitted with a 1430mAh battery and has an audio output of 3.0 Watts. It features a Micro-USB port for both charging and applying firmware updates. It connects to devices via Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR, and has NFC for 'tap to pair' functionality.

JBL Portable Speaker

JBL Portable Speaker

Nokia Purity Pro Wireless Stereo Headset by Monster

  • Model number: BH-940
  • Specifications Link to BH-940
  • Available colours: Black, Red, White, Yellow
  • Size: 190mm x 185mm x 632mm, 284g.
  • Details: These over-ear headphones connect via Bluetooth 3.0 and support NFC 'tap to pair' functionality. Folding the headphones open or closed will switch them on and off respectively. There is a Micro-USB socket for software updates and charging, and LED battery level and charging indicators are also present. The headphones also support the Bluetooth hands-free protocol enabling you to use them to take calls as well as listen to music.

Purity Pro

Purity Pro

Nokia Luna Bluetooth Headset with Wireless Charging

  • Model number: BH-220p
  • Specifications Link to BH-220p
  • Available colours: Black, Cyan, Red, White, Yellow
  • Size: 25.3mm x 24.0mm x 26.4mm, 5.0g (Earpiece); 48.9mm x 48.9mm x 29.9mm, 18.3g (Charger).
  • Details: Similar to the Luna headset released in 2011, this in-ear headset allows for call handling via a Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR connection, which can be configured via NFC 'tap to pair'. The Luna's charging cradle still has a Micro-USB socket for mains charging, but as shown in the publicity video below, it will also charge the Luna when placed on a Qi compatible charging plate.

Luna Wireless

Luna Wireless