BALMUDA design releases an all new Highwire series, “Highwire Smooth”.

Introducing the all-new compact Highwire series, Highwire Smooth, made exclusively for viewing computer displays comfortably and effortlessly. With careful balance of high-power LED’s brightness as well as its whiteness , originally designed light reflector, compact body, and carefully calculated amount of light source, BALMUDA design’s various original engineering dramatically helps reduce eye fatigue often caused by viewing computer displays for long periods of time.

Additionally, Highwire Smooth offers many other user-friendly components. By eliminating the use of infrared rays, the LED light emits nearly zero heat making it safe to use, and with a long-life light source the new desk light is virtually maintenance-free. Furthermore, with a “slow start” function, the light is designed to gradually turn on and off and the light can even be adjusted to half and full mode. All in part with an intricate head design with its made from carving a single block of aluminum from none other than by BALMUDA design.

From the break-through LED desk light, Highwire, BALMUDA design brings to you the all-new LED desk light, “Highwire Smooth”.

Japan retail price: JPY ¥38,000.

For further information, please visit the pages below.

Highwire Smooth product page

The iPhone/iPod touch application, NumberKey, which turns your iPhone/iPod touch into a wireless numeric key pad for your notebook computer releases a free version of its original, “NumberKey Free”.

NumberKey Free is a simplified version of the original NumberKey, with its key customization features and cursor key panel. The free version of NumberKey is compatible with MacOSX10.5, 104. Windows XP, Vista.

“NumberKey Free” at App Store’s site

“NumberKey Full Version” at App Store’s site

For further information regarding the NumberKey application, please visit below.

NumberKey page

You must install “NumberKey Connect” on your computer for NumberKey to run.

NumberKey Connect download page

The NumberKey, an iPhone/iPod touch application, turns your iPhone/iPod touch into a wireless numeric key pad for your notebook computer.

With BALMUDA design’s release of an upgraded NumberKey2.0, this innovative application has significant amount of added features.

New features for NumberKey2.0 include:
- Windows XP&Vista compatibility
- Mac OSX 10.4.11 compatibility
- “Carsol” key panel mode
- On/Off of “Tab” key
- Input screen allowing you to view the numbers you had finished typing.

For more information, please view the page below.
NumberKey Page

BALMUDA design launches an all-new International English web page.

We plan to broaden consumers as well as prospective distributors and retailers on an international scale.

MacBook and MacBook pro operates even when the monitor is closed. Emphasizing this feature, Floater makes Mac’s “close-lid operation system” that much more stylish and convenient. Use with an external keyboard and mouse for an even more advanced, up-to-date look.

Extending the use of Floater is Floater T3’s upgrade system. Providing the option to exchange the “center-block” piece where the computer rests, your old Floater becomes all-new, making it compatible with your new notebook computer.

Product Page

The LED desk light, Highwire, has been selected as part of of WIRED STORE 2008’s products.

Until 12/28 (2008), you can see the Highweire live at limited time products exhibition in New York.

WIRED STORE 2008 Home Page

WIRED STORE: Highwire page

Highwire product page

“unite” is an all-new brand produced by our very own BALMUDA design Laboratory team.

BALMUDA Laboratory team have designed and planned BALMUDA products as well as created an iPhone application called NumberKey just to mention a few, has established an entirely new “product maker”.

Currently, unite is managed by BALMUDA design’s Laboratory team which does all designing, planning, manufacturing and even handling of orders/shipments and is a part of BALMUDA design Ltd.

Airline is an all-new desk light using a high-power LED and with a beautiful form made from aluminum. It moves effortlessly yet stops exactly at the position of your choice.

The Airline was awarded the 2008 Good Design Award for its design as well as functions.

Good design Award’s Airline page

Airline’s product page

Have you ever wished that your notebook computer’s key pad also had a numeric key pad? NumberKey answers to this call, turning your iPhone/iPod touch into your very own numeric key pad regardless of where you’re at. Not only for use in the home or office but for an easy, instant way to use when you are on-the-go, the NumberKey is there only when you need it. definitely a numeric key pad fit for today’s mobile lifestyle.
*Must install NumberKey Connect to your Mac computer.

For more information, please view below.
NumberKey product page

Emitting significant light with the use of high-power LED, the Airline has a state-of-the-art smooth, effortless motion.

Full-size and fully moveable, it provides just the right amount of light to view computer displays and reading purposes much more comfortable. 

Either high gloss black or high gloss white, you have a choice between two beautiful finishes. 

Product page

Airline White/ Black

Japanese market price JPY80,000

*From May 10, 2008, Airline will be exhibited in Yamagiwa Livina’s Main branch. 

To view and test the state-of-the-art Airline, please visit the Yamagiwa Livina in Ochanomuizu, Tokyo.