ThinkGeek Unveils Bluetooth Star Trek Communicator at #SDCC

The Star Trek communicator is one of the most-recognizable pieces of technology in the history of television. While Star Trek was originally airing back in the 1960s, Trekkies dreamed of a day where they’d be able to connect through a similar device — That day is today. ThinkGeek has unveiled a new officially licensed Bluetooth communicator that pairs with your mobile phone.

Priced at $150, the device makes its debut this week at San Diego Comic-Con and while it won’t be available until until January 2016, you can pre-order now at ThinkGeek.

Designed using structured-light 3D scans that were taken of the original prop, the communicator was created by The Wand Company. It feature wireless charging of its built-in lithium polymer battery, and has a range of 32 feet.

Description:

With the flick of a wrist, you will be answering calls like Kirk and Spock with the very first fully-functional wireless Star Trek Communicator. Is it accurate? Well, it was created using 3D scans of the alpha hero prop. How does it work? It pairs up with your Bluetooth®-enabled phone just like a wireless speaker or a pair of headphones would. Speaking of which, you can also use it as a speaker for hands-free calls or streaming music from your Bluetooth-enabled audio player. And a high-quality MEMS microphone ensures Scotty can make out your “One to beam up.” The stand also provides built-in wireless charging capability. And, in case it wasn’t already impressive enough, the Communicator has built-in authentic sound effects and conversation fragments from the Star Trek Universe for additional geek cred. As if you needed any additional geek cred after you whipped this baby out.

Product Specifications

• First fully-functional wireless Star Trek communicator
• Officially-licensed Star Trek merchandise
• Pairs with Bluetooth®-enabled phones
• Designed using structured-light 3D scans taken of the alpha hero prop
• Includes authentic sound effects and conversation fragments from the Star Trek Universe
• Wireless Range: 32 ft.
• Speaker allows for hands-free calls or playing music
• High-quality MEMS microphone
• Materials: Combination of pressed metal, die-cast metal, machined aluminium, and textured ABS
• Magnetic stand with metal base and multi-colour LED charge status illumination
• Batteries: Built-in lithium polymer
• Stand supports wireless charging
• Dimensions: 4″ tall (closed) or 7″ tall (open) x 2 3/4″ wide x 1 1/2″ thick

Pre-order at ThinkGeek.