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Featuring rounded edge and black color, the CUVi has enhanced portability with its 152g-lightweight and compact size. It enables users to enjoy various multimedia contents such as music, movie and DMB via a detachable battery.
Battery life of the PND continues up to 2 hours when it is on play mode and optional large size battery is available. Suggested price is 299,999(KRW) for 2GB capacity and basic map version.
The chaps at Super Talent are not only incredibly modest, talented and super, but they must also be fantastically tiny to have put together the world's smallest 8GB flash drive. (Flawless logic, I'm sure you'll agree.) Retailing at $35, the price is pretty reasonable, at least until you drop it into your chest hair and lose it forever.
Buying continual replacements is quickly going to create a massively expenses bill, so we say, just stick with this alternative instead. Sure, it may not be miniature and cool, but at least it's big and ugly. If that isn't a selling point, having physical characteristics in common with your flash drive should have you sold.
Samsung's follow-up to its D880, the D780, launched today. Available in Russia from next month, followed by SE Asia, Europe and the Middle East, the candy-bar cell has Dual Standby, meaning you can receive calls to your second number even while taking a call on your first. Full specs and a pic of its two-in-a-bed innards, below.
GSM/EDGE Tri-band (900/1800/1900)
2.1" 262K QVGA TFT-LCD display
2-megapixel FF CMOS Camera
Dual Stand-By Call with 2 Cores
Bluetooth 2.0 / USB 2.0 Full Speed
Stereo FM Radio
MP3/WMA/e-AAC+ Music Player
Mobile Printing (BPP, PictBridge)
Bluetooth Stereo Headset (A2DP)
Memory
External Memory : microSD (up to 2 GB)
Measures 115 x 49.6 x 15.7mm
Available in either black or silver, there is no info as to whether we'll see the D780 Stateside yet.
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Reviews are pouring in of the HP 2133 sub-notebook (now dubbed the Mini-Note) which is now up on Amazon. It costs more than the Eee PC or Cloudbook, but you can actually configure all the specs yourself, and the aluminum chassis tells people you spent more on your ultraportable. It's a bit bulkier and heavier, but the screen's higher (1280x768) res means less strained peepers, and its full keyboard is way less crampy than the competition
But the vertical mouse buttons are unnatural and lame. Performance-wise, it runs Vista without a hitch on 3 hours, 20 minutes of juice in high performance mode. Conclusion: If you need more (and Windows) from a sub-notebook, this might be your winner, you're willing to pay for it.
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Freak your guests out by using this handy Toilet Tabletop Vacuum Cleaner to clear the table before dessert. Give them an extra treat by opening the lid to expose the present left inside. This should cut down on the number of people that will still want dessert so you can consider this a money saver.
Originally when our eyes beheld this Boratesque laptop under garment, we figured it was only good for a quick chuckle and, if we were lucky, maybe a crude tire tracks reference. But when we read more about this amazing piece of cloth, we learned that it was one loving mother's solution to a child's broken laptop hinge. We're sorry, did we just write "loving mother?" We meant to use the words "spiteful and spawn-hating."
On paper, this cutting board concept—with an embedded LCD display and wireless connectivity to display cooking recipes—is a great idea. Unfortunately, being an Iron Chef wannabe myself, it fails the basic kitchen test: the crazy-mess-where's-the-damn-pepper-proof test. My cutting board is always full of slices and dices of whatever substances are going to suffer the torture of my pans, which would make impossible to follow any recipe on it, forcing me to follow recipes the traditional way: not following them at all
Here is the latest Egoman’s Portable Media Player, the MP810RSTD-43, which features a 4.3-inch touchscreen display (16.7 million colors) and can plays WVI and RMVB video files at 30 fps, MP3, WMA, ADPCM, WAV, APC and FLAC files. The gadget comes equipped with a USB 2.0 port, integrated FM tuner and an onboard TV out port. Unfortunately, there is no word on pricing at this time.
Korean company GDIS Corp. has introduced a clip type MP3 player called the Floral Titi. Available in several colors including red strawberry, mocha, yellow carrot, blue aqua, sweet pink, vanilla, lavender, mint and ice blue, the DAP does not have a display. The player comes equipped with 2GB of internal memory and offers eight hours of playback time. Weighing 10 grams, the Floral titi is currently available in Korea. The 1GB version sells for 39,800 Korean Won ($40) and the 2GB version is priced at 54,800 Korean Won ($55)
The Sony BH-PV712 Style Edition headset comes with three different faceplates. Available in red, black, and purple colors, the headset is now available online for £39.99 or around $80.
This 3D sensor helps compose a 3D model, simply by projecting a stripe pattern onto the subject, using the couple of “eyes” to capture slightly distinct angles of the image based on the deducted geometry.
“It consists of two cameras with a projector in the center,” said IOF Optical Systems department head Gunther Notni, PhD. “The two cameras provide a three-dimensional view, rather like two eyes. The projector casts a pattern of stripes on the objects. The geometry of the measured object can be deduced from the deformation of the stripes.”
Fans of crime shows such as “CSI” know that forensic experts often make plaster casts of tire tracks left in soft surfaces for later comparison with the tracks made by suspects’ vehicles. But the Fraunhofer researchers said their method offers a much faster, easier way of creating an image: The battery-powered sensor can be aimed at the tracks in question, its button pressed, and a few seconds later police officers can see a 3-D image of the track on their laptop computer, sent wirelessly by the sensor.
The device also has medical applications, such as providing a 3-D scan of a patient’s face prior to plastic surgery or other procedures.
It was developed at the Fraunhofer Institute for Applied Optics and Precision Engineering (Fraunhofer IOF) in Jena.The researchers will showcase the sensor at the Control trade fair in Stuttgart, Germany, April 21-25 (Hall 1, Stand 1520).
The Sony ICD-UX70 features 1GB of flash memory capable of recording between 12 and 290 hours of MP3 audio, depending on the quality setting. The device uses a single AAA battery and contains a built-in USB connection that makes it easy to quickly connect and offload recorded files to your computer. It’s both Mac and PC compatible, comes in three colors (silver, pink, and red), and doubles as a stereo MP3 player should you wish to use it as a simple digital audio device. The MSRP is $99. There’s also a 2GB version, the ICD-UX80, with an MSRP of $149.
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Recording is easy and the audio files produced are high-quality, provided you set the device down on a table (more on that below). Transferring the files is even easier as Sony has thankfully opted to go the standard USB mass storage route instead of including its own proprietary software. You simply plug the USB end of the recorder into your computer and some folders pop up containing your recordings. Easy.
There’s also a cool auto-record function that will start recording as soon as it detects a sound in the room. It’s great for hiding in a desk drawer and catching all your enemies talking about you, plotting your demise and fighting over who’s going to get to keep your collection of tired-but-still-cool track jackets once you’re gone. A selectable microphone sensitivity switch allows the device to start recording based on a tiny peep or a slightly less tiny peep. I didn’t find much difference between the two but you may, depending on what and where you’re trying to record.
Then there’s the audio quality which, at the end of the day, is most important, right? Well, it’s excellent. Speech is loud and clear without being distorted and the microphone seems to do a great job of adjusting on the fly to volume fluctuations and background noise. Sony’s done a nice job here.
Check out this tiny digital photo frame with its 1.5” screen is small enough to use as a keychain, holding 74 miniphotos in its 8MB of flash storage. It also includes software for you to shrink your photos.
The arrival of Panasonic’s 32GB SDHC Memory Card further strengthens the company’s Pro High Speed line-up and brings the total line to six models, joining those currently available: the 1GB, 2GB, 4GB, 8GB and 16GB card sizes with the Class 6 speed specification. Class 6 cards offer a maximum data transfer speeds up to 20MB/s.
The new card, like all other Panasonic SD and SDHC Memory Cards, is extremely reliable even under severe temperature conditions. Since the cards incorporate an industrial-grade flash memory, they work in temperatures ranging from -13°F to +185°F, while consumer-grade flash memory only guarantees +32°F to +158°F, thus ensuring consistent performance regardless if the user is skiing or snowboarding or if the SD Memory card is left in a hot car.
A massive 32GB of capacity is ideal for AVCHD High Definition video recording, a growing demand thanks to the recent expansion of High Definition SD Camcorders. When used with Panasonic’s newly released High Definition SD camcorder, the HDC-SD9, the 32GB card can record approximately 12 hours of 1440 x 1080i High Definition video in HE mode, and approximately four hours of 1920 x 1080i full High Definition video in HA mode.
The Smart Rider from Motorola, features GPS navigation, voice activation and Bluetooth and you can use it outside of your car. Motorola say ‘ its the next generation in-vehicle phone’ seems just like another regular cellphone to me but then I could be wrong. Check out the specs below:
Motorola Redefines Driving Experience with Smart Rider™ In-Vehicle Phone
Fixed in-vehicle device improves enterprise solutions for professional drivers, with interactive voice activation, GPS services and more
CTIA WIRELESS 2008 - LAS VEGAS, Nev. - 1 April 2008 - Motorola, Inc. (NYSE: MOT) today announced the debut of the Motorola Smart Rider™ phone, an innovative in-vehicle solution featuring GPS navigation, interactive voice activation, Bluetooth™ wireless technology and exceptional audio quality that’s sure to make this phone an integral part of every driver’s journey. A unique hands-free solution, the Smart Rider phone uses GSM technology to enhance user experience by ensuring that users can converse, navigate and tend to business while on-the-go.
The Smart Rider increases convenience and quality of communication:
* Bluetooth™ technology allows users to move freely from the home or office straight into the vehicle while having active calls, contact information and other personal data automatically transferred from the handset to the in-vehicle device
* Multiple user profiles grant secure access to personalized phonebook settings for up to three drivers on the Smart Rider phone
* Interactive voice activation makes the phone hassle-free for drivers
* A robust built-in microphone and speakerphone ensures an exceptionally clear, sharp sound.
The Smart Rider phone also offers feature-rich GPS services:
* Turn-by-turn navigation and voice-guided driving instructions
* Precise on-screen directions and detailed maps on a 2.8″ high resolution, sharp color display
* Real-time traffic reports and automatic re-routing
* Enabling of location based services (LBS) and fleet management applications.
“The Smart Rider is the next generation in-vehicle phone, designed to operate in unison with the user’s daily needs and environment. The phone re-defines what communication on-the-go is all about, and the main focus was placed on transforming the user experience. We are confident that the worldwide success of this flagship product will speak for itself,” said Golan Haver, business unit manager for Motorola Car Phones.
Toshiba will be showing their tiny HD camera (which is slightly larger than a sugar cube) at NAB Show later this month. The IK-HD1 is perfect for Scientific imaging /diagnostics, Specialty broadcast, Homeland security and Industrial video / inspection applications but we’re sure this technoogy will trickle down to consumer cameras before too long. Tosh even notes that its ability to capture at 1,920 x 1,080 at 30fps makes it “highly suitable for reality TV.
The amazing true color IK-HD1 delivers the clearest, sharpest picture available - from the world’s smallest 3CCD camera head. Our unique prism block technology gives you impeccably sharp detail with a picture so real you’d think you were there. At only 65 grams, our tiny 1.6” camera head goes anywhere you need it – from the control room to the operating room, on a helmet or on the production line.
1080i output
1920 x 1080 output pixels
3CCD (1/3″) interlace
C-mount
Digital HD-SDI (SMPTE 292M); Analog RGB or Y/Pb/Pr
RS 232C serial interface
Auto & manulal white balance
Camera cable lengths to 30 meters
Optional accessories: 3, 6, 10 & 30 meter camera cables; 4mm or 15mm lens
Asus has announced the eee PC.
‘eee’ stands for ‘Easy to learn, work, play’; ‘Excellent internet experience’ and ‘Excellent mobile computing experience’.
It is reported to have a battery life of 3 hours, and the base model will go one sale for about $200 (about £100) with the top model costing $500 (about £250), if the prices are right, this will be serious competition, for UMPC’s and Palm’s new Foleo.
The eee features a 7″ display and weighs just 0.8kg, with an Intel Mobile CPU, Ethernet, Wi-Fi, Intel UMA graphics, and up to a 16GB Flash drive.
It also features a webcam and intergrated speakers.
For that price, its a bargain.
Master the elements with Dell’s first fully ruggedized notebook, the Latitude XFR D630. Designed for reliable performance in the harshest environments, it meets the strict military standard, MIL-STD 810F, for extreme temperatures, shock/drop, moisture, altitude and more.
Featuring:
· Solid die cast magnesium alloy chassis
· Optional integrated touch screen
· Solid State Hard Drives (SSHD)
· Shock isolated protection for hard drives and LCD display
· Sealed keyboard capable of withstanding the elements
Enjoy movies including DivX® and other formats on the wide 7-inch touch panel monitor featuring Proximity Sensor with a new sensation of AV control, and 9-language display. You can play audio and video from your iPod, USB devices, or SD cards, and even fine tune the soundscape with 7-band iEQ. The unit is also compatible with Bluetooth® Wireless Technology, HD Radio?, and SAT Radio with optional devices. * KS-U20 cable required for iPod video playback. Compatibility depends on iPod. Proximity Sensor/Touch Panel MOS-FET 50W x 4 (20W RMS x 4) Ready for Bluetooth® Wireless Technology*1 Built-in 7-Inch Monitor USB Port (AAC*2/WAV/MP3/WMA/iPod Audio)
In-Dash Double-DIN DVD Multimedia AV Receiver with 6.1" Widescreen Display
DVD Video, DivX, MP3/WMA/iTunes AAC playback
iPod Direct Control (CD-I200 Required)
Bluetooth® Adapter Ready (CD-BTB200 Required)
Connect* your iPod® to the AVH-P4000DVD for direct control of iPod® audio and video menus, functions and selections via on-screen touch panel. This makes song access and search extra-quick and easy. The headunit keeps song, artist, time and album information displays very clear and user-friendly, and control is exceptionally easy with the touchscreen control.
Experience the exciting world of high definition video with the HDR-UX10. Hybrid recording technology lets you choose your recording format—DVD or removable Memory Stick PRO Duo™ media. The ClearVid™ CMOS sensor (with Exmor™ technology) and BIONZ™ image processor capture detailed Full HD 1920 x 1080 video, as well as 4 megapixel still photos. Super SteadyShot® optical image stabilization helps ensure clear images while Face Detection technology helps everyone put their best face forward. You can use the Dual Record Mode to capture still images and video at the same time, and even capture a lifelike audio experience with the built-in zoom microphone with Dolby® Digital 5.1 channel surround sound.
Every Shade of Individuality...for a Camera that's "All about You!"
Color communicates. It introduces you before you say a word, making the PowerShot SD1100 IS Digital ELPH the ultimate image-maker. Five fashion-forward hues expressed in pure aluminum add a new burst of excitement to Canon's Perpetual Curve design. Of course, a camera that brings out the best in you also delivers Canon's most advanced technology features. Call it style with substance, for a new level of picture-taking pleasure.
The AMD 780 Series motherboard GPU is a core platform component for both the AMD desktop PC platform codenamed “Cartwheel” and AMD notebook PC platform codenamed “Puma” which are both scheduled to launch in Q2 2008, as AMD innovation creates unprecedented high definition (HD) and 3D capabilities at mainstream PC price points.
“The launch of the AMD 780 Series marks an uncommonly large step forward in mainstream PC capabilities. Starting today, consumers can attain superior HD video and casual 3D gaming experiences, as well as remarkable energy efficiency,” said Phil Eisler, corporate vice president and general manager, AMD Chipset Division. “The release of the AMD 780 Series is in keeping with the AMD vision that computing can deliver The Ultimate Visual Experience™ and now at mainstream PC price points.”
Available exclusively for Vodafone customers world-wide, the Nokia 6124 classic features superior data rates with 3G broadband offering downloads up to 10 times faster than 3G networks. A large 2.0" display with outstanding brightness and clarity adds more pleasure for internet browsing and video streaming. Taking pictures is convenient with the 2 megapixel camera, flash and panorama mode. The external memory card slot allows the user to expand the memory up to 8GB, which offers plenty of space for favourite images, videos and music.
"With the Vodafone exclusive Nokia 6124 classic we continue the successful collaboration we started with the exclusive Nokia 6234," says Jens Schulte-Bockum, Global Director Terminals at Vodafone "We are proud to offer the new Nokia 6124 classic which will allow our customers to access the complete suite of Vodafone communications, browsing, content and Internet services. In addition, the exclusive Nokia 6124 classic offers customers further improvement in their experience with many of Vodafone's services already launched with leading Internet partners."
Connect with your audience using the NEC VT800, a portable projector featuring high-resolution images and superior brightness (2700 lumens). This premium model is full of power, boasts many advanced technologies and extensive connections that allow you to hook up a multitude of sources.
High brightness with 2700 ANSI lumens
XGA 1024x768 native resolution
Remote diagnostics enable you to monitor and make adjustments to the projector remotely
Silicon Optix HQV™ technology produces superior video processing
Built-in closed captioning enables decoding and display of text information from a video
Flexible video/data connections include S-video, component video, HDMI with HDCP, composite video, two computer inputs and monitor input
2 year parts and labor warranty with 1 year lamp warranty
There has been a lot of speculation on when the 3G version of the iPhone would be coming, but today Walt Mossberg appeared to let the cat out of the bag in a video where he states that the 3G iPhone will be released within 60 days. Thanks to The Boy Genius Report for the link.
This news makes sense since the iPhone 2.0 update will be coming in a couple of months as well and the launch of a new device to go along with the new software is a natural assumption. I am pretty happy with my iPhone, but the lack of 3G is a real bummer that results in my using other devices instead of the iPhone to be productive on the road. A 3G iPhone with the new firmware is going to be very tempting and tough for me to resist. However, I will have to see other hardware improvements such as Bluetooth connectivity to a keyboard, A2DP Bluetooth support, and video capture capability before I’ll jump so quickly to buy an iPhone this time.
The video below shows Walt making the statement at 6:53 into the video so you can hear it for yourself. Walt gets Apple products earlier than most everyone else so I believe it when he says 60 days too.
There’s been a lot of renewed media interest of late in Pure Digital’s Flip Video (aka, The Flip), the super-simple, low-res, flash-based video recorder (with flip-out USB dongle) that has taken the camcorder industry by storm in the year since it was launched. David Pogue reviewed the lastest version a couple of weeks ago, and CNET TV’s Crave video featured it last week. The newest edition, the Flip Ultra, hit the streets last September and comes in 1GB ($149.99) and 2GB ($179.99) versions, which hold up to 30 and 60 minutes respectively of “high-quality” video (Pogue describes it as “not as sharp as a tape camcorder or even digital still cameras, but far superior to cell phone video” and with low-light abilities that “trump even $1,000 camcorders”). The best-selling camcorder on Amazon for at least six months now, the Flip Ultra is simplicity defined, and its success is a tribute to the YouTube generation where higher resolution isn’t always better. Pogue calls the gadget’s 640×480 pixels, 30 frames per second, “TV resolution” but that’s only if you have a standard definition TV like my Trinitron that everyone (including the Verizon FiOS installation guy) makes fun of.
Forget the uncomfortable earphones and the long and tangled headphone cord, and say hello to this new gadget. The Ety8 headphones are wireless bluetooth in-ear phones. The feather light earphones sov many problems that you might be having with your earphones. Each ear phone has its very own digital amplifier packed inside. This enables better sound quality and personal audio capability. The earphones are extremely comfortable and are designed to be that way.
The design features newer technology to drain out other background noises to give you crystal clear sound and is so comfortable, that it makes it feel as if you weren’t wearing anything at all. The blue tooth technology is also very advanced, it features very energy efficient capabilities, which allows your headphones to be on for 10 complete hours before you have to charge them. It even comes with a 2 year warranty, which is really cool. From a Gadget Addicts perspective, if you are fed up with other types of annoying headphones like me, then it is definitely worth the money to buy yourself these headphones. If you feel like you don’t listen to music enough, then don’t buy them. If you love music, then you really can’t find any better headset then this.
A fully equipped recording machine would be just a small mediocre description of this amazing device. It records very high quality digital video in Mini DV with 530 lines of resolution. The L-Series Fluorite optical technology gives it expert shooting versatility. Capable of doing 20x optical zoom and 100x digital zoom, you can now record amazing video from a distance. The lens focal length is 84 mm and the filer diameter is 58mm. The recording speed can be either LP or SP and features an image stabilizer. you can also take professional photos from this digital camcorder. Using the digital photo mode you can take high-definition photos from up to 1488 x 1128 pixels.
Save your pictures directly on to an SD card or Multimedia Card. Weighting under 3 pounds, it doesn’t weight much. The camcorder has a rechargeable Proprietary Lithium battery. You purchase comes with a 1 year warranty, AAA Batteries, Software, USB Cable, A/V Cable, Shoulder Strap, 8 MB Memory Card, Lithium Propriety Battery, AC Power Adapter and Remote Control. From a Gadget Addicts perspective, this seems to be the perfect choice for people who take video and photos. This camcorder lets you do both of these, professionally and efficiently on one device.
This impressive camcorder will capture professional video in quality miniDV. It features an optical zoom of 20x, a 2 inch LCD panel, 108 mm lens focal length and a 72 mm filter diameter. Technologically advanced features include the Optical Image Stabilizer, a sleek Night Shot feature and a low lux of 0.8 Lux.
It comes with an installed microphone that captures audio in 12/16 Bit PCM Digital Stereo Audio format. The Rechargeable Li-Ion Battery lasts for 3.83 Hours when full charged. From Gadget Adicts perspective, if your looking for a camcorder made for professionals, then the Canon DM-XL2 is for you.
This vacuum was designed to keep your entire house clean by being able to handle all types of household floors. From tile to hard ware floors, this vacuum can tackle it all. Pick up dust and debris around corners and other tough stops, easily with the Smartvacs unique design. Deluxe bare floor brushes are designed to clean your floors thoroughly while gliding smoothly across your floor.
The Smartvac has very powerful suction, that doesn’t wear down. It cleans very quietly, unlike the loud one you probably have at home. It features a self propelling feature, which works well, so pushing you vacuum is not that much of a chore. The vacuum also doesn’t kick up dust, which seems to be a very major problem in vacuums today. It is very easy to set up after you buy it and comes with a one year warranty. From a Gadget Addicts perspective, the price of this cleaning device is a steal, and the powerful amount of suction and features adds on to the amazing value
This sexy looking camera has more in store for you than appearance. It also features a sleek 12.4 Megapixel resolution which is accompanied by a 3.6x optical zoom. The Lumix is Panasonic’s highest resolution camera, it offers many quality features, that are sure to leave you in awe. In addition to a compact size, the camera features a bright 2.5 inch LCD display, an optical image stabilization and a 720p movie mode.
The Lumix’s most unique feature has to be the Extended Optical Zoom, which allows you to zoom up to 7x more, with a single push of a button. Also, if you love taking pictures of moving subjects, then you’ll love the Intelligent ISO Control feature, This feature allows your subject, such as a fast moving car, to not blur, giving you that clear shot you were looking for. If you love to tackle even tougher image shooting obstacles, taking images while riding in a car, can sometimes make your image blur also, because of hand shaking.
MEGA Optical Image Stabilization takes care of this problem, by eliminating it all together, and therefore allowing you to take a clear image while hand shaking. The Rechargeable Li-Ion Battery will last for 320 images. Included accessories include a Tripod Mount, Software, USB Cable, Lithium Battery, Video Cable , Battery Charger, Strap , AC Power Adapter and Audio Cable. From a Gadget Addicts perspective, the Lumix has amazing features that will allow you to shoot professional images, from a slim digital camera. They also throw in a 90 warranty and give you some nice color choices to choose from.
The Philips RC9800i is a very unique remote. Coming from Philips you would expect some good quality; however, based on many customer opinions, the remote is actually not that good. The remote features a very friendly touch-screen interface, an easy set-up, Wi-Fi compatibility, etc, but lacks when it comes to actually working well.
The remote seems to lack compatibility with many electronics. It confuses itself thinking you are watching a DVD when you are actually just watching TV. Its reliability is extremely awful. When it comes to battery power, its reliability is also not good; but, if you don’t forget to charge it nightly, you should be fine.
It becomes even worse when it comes to its customer service. All they do is tell you that the remote won’t work and that you should return it and upgrade it. Not too helpful, huh? Overall, this device is not really worth it for its overpriced price.
For a long time, Apple fans have been hoping for a slim and lightweight version of the MacBook to come along. Even the lightest MacBook was over 4.5 pounds (2kg).
And so, after a long wait, it’s finally here. The MacBook Air.
Debut at the MacWorld 2008 yesterday, the MacBook Air is currently the world’s thinnest (and may I add, the coolest) notebook in the market, measuring a mere 0.76-inch (1.94cm) in height and 3lbs (1.36kg) in weight.
It packs a punch as well, sporting a 1.6GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor, 2GB of memory, 80GB PATA hard disk drive, 13.3-inch glossy widescreen display, MacBook-style keyboard with backlighting, super-cool iPhone-like multi-touch trackpad, 802.11n Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 2.1+, and an awesome 5-hours battery life on Wi-Fi.
For maximum entertainment, available wherever and whenever you want it, the Nintendo DS is the perfect choice for a portable console. With tons of features other portable gamings systems don’t have, you’ll love taking advantage of these features. Starting with the sleek dual screens, which fold over each other, you can enjoy a better gaming experience. The screens are both 3 inch LCD touch screens, so you can use your finger, or a stylus to maneuver your character. The display has a resolution of 256 x 192 which is capable of giving of 260,000 Colors.
Play like never before, with real time action game play, by challenging other players with WiFi wireless capabilities. You don’t even have to pay for this connection service, its 100% free, which is an awesome bonus. The Rechargeable Lithium-ion lasts for 18 hours when fully charged, which you can compare to the PSP’s 2.5 hour lasting time, and see that it is very energy efficient. The weight of the DS is under half a pound. From a Gadget Addicts perspective, with tons of games available to play for fun for all ages, and swift ease of use, the DS can’t be compared to any other console
The Sennheiser RS 130 offer excellent sound quality and extreme comfort at a very affordable price. It is perfect for late-night movies, as well as to listen to music without having to be tied up to the receiver.
The RS 130 headphones come with its own base station that charges the headphone’s rechargeable batteries. In addition it features “Sennheiser’s Intelligent Auto Tuning System,” which finds the best possible base-to-headset channel to guarantee the lowest noise possible while using them. However, a “wireless hum” is often discussed by customers who have bought these headphones.
Overall though, at their current low price, these headphones offer a great solution for listening while not interrupting others. They are ensured to maintain their comfort through out a long time of using them and its great quality makes sure they will not deteriorate with daily use.
Enjoy all your favorite multimedia from the palm of your hand with the newest of the Nano’s. Watch and listen to video podcasts, Tv shows, movies and more with the World’s most popular music player. The super bright, 2 inch back lit LCD screen is a great feature on the nano. The resolution of the display is 320-by-240-pixels, making it really easy to read from the sharp screen.
The screen is might seems small to people who particularly enjoy watching movies, but it’s decent. The sound output is crystal clear, and sounds perfect coming from the Ipod headphones. With skip free playback, virtually all sound formats are playable, including MP3, AAC, AIFF, Audible, and WAV. The interface is really easy to to get used to, and is very user friendly. As for durability, like most other ipods, the nano can also survive a beating.
The Rechargeable Lithium Battery lasts for a full 24 hours, when full charged. Some unique features include the Personal Address Book, Sleep Timer, World Clock, Games and Upgradeable Firmware. The weight of the device is under 2 ounces, the width is about 2 inches, the height is about 3 inches and the depth is one fourth of an inch. From a Gadget Addicts perspective, the device has a very user friendly interface, and cool features. If your looking for countless days of entertainment, I think the choice is clear, buy your affordable nano today.
The Motorola Talkabout® T5500 radios are great for common use as well as work. This Motorola two way radios usually work in a range of one to two kilometers and have crystal clear reception. They come with rechargeable batteries that can last up to ten hours of usage! Even if the batteries die, you can simply replace them with AA batteries and the radios will work just fine. The only problem with this model, compared to the T4900 and T5620, is that it is too loud. So, in order for the receiver to hear well what you are saying you will have to talk somewhat loud. In essence though, these walkie talkies do their job fine. They are great for family traveling trips to keep the family together!
To stay loyal to the Apple gods means you have to live with the non-removable batteries on your iPods and iPhones. Bringing the USB cable along with you everywhere is good if you expect to have computer access to get some charge from its USB port, but not too helpful if you are out, let’s say, on a safari. In that case, the RichardSolo Smart Backup Battery is an indispensable accessory.
Features
Made for iPod licensed 30-pin connector
Compatible with iPod touch and all other iPod devices except for the iPod shuffle
Gives you up to double the battery time
Small and lightweight for pocket, purse or briefcase
High-quality aluminum case virtually scratch-proof
Snaps on to iPod instantly — no bulky cable
Begins to charge your Apple device immediately
Battery pack includes both AC adapter [110-240V] wall charger and USB retractable charging cable
USB retractable cable connects Smart Backup Battery directly to computer’s USB port or AC wall adapter for convenient charging
Charge the Smart Backup Battery and iPod together [the iPod will charge first and then the backup battery — the next morning both are completely charged]
Lithium-ion technology does not develop “memory” so you can charge often
Smart, automatic on/off charging technology protects the battery from overcharging
Advanced circuitry keeps battery cool to touch
Blue, green, red LEDs indicate charging status
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What do you get when you take some standard earbud style earphones, and make them 500 times bigger? You get big sound from the 500XL speakers. These big earbud speakers are perfect for getting vast volume from your PC and MP3 Player. We here at Gadgets Towers are keeping our fingers crossed that a big iPhone will also shortly arrive on our doorstep.
The 500XL Big Earbud Speakers include a built-in amplifier, and 3-way power. They can run on batteries, you can connect them to your PC’s USB port with the supplied cable, or plug it into the wall with a generic power supply (not included).
These speakers will make a big statement and perfect for your desktop at home or work. Alternatively they are also great if you have really really big ears.
Features:
Two speakers 500 times bigger than normal earbuds
Powered by batteries, USB, or mains using generic adaptor (not included)
The new mouse is one of the first winners of the 2007 PopSci Invention Awards and it's fair to say that the seniors behind it deserve every bit of the prize. The working principle is this: the mouse ring emits ultrasonic pulses that are picked up by five receivers mounted on (eventually, in) a monitor. Based on the time each receiver hears the pulse, a processor calculates its position in three dimensions relative to the five spots and translates it to a cursor position onscreen.
Just like with the Wiimote, the communication between the two components of the mouse is extremely fast, 100 times a second, which makes the translation of hand movement to cursor instantaneous.
According to Popsci.com, the students aren't shopping the invention around yet, but they're not without upgrade ideas. Cretella would like to add gesture recognition, and King says they could probably shrink the ring by replacing its speaker with a tiny, vibrating device. Cretella perks up and offers that, ideally, the mouse would look like a normal ring. He pauses, as if hesitant to mention the godhead of computer design aloud, and adds, "Maybe even something Apple would be interested in."
I thought that the Wow Pen Eco presented last week would be the new revolution in desktop mice, but I can say for sure that this looks much more promising, even if it could use some retouches. Anyway, if you want to find out more about it and see more images, go pay Popsci.com a visit. I promise you it will be worth your while
Enlarge pictureAsus has just unveiled a new slider phone model, the J502. The phone brings a sum of convenient features that make it capable of answering even to the highest demands.
Worthy of being mentioned, the phone has an appealing design. The lack of curves and rounded corners makes it look more like a masculine phone, although its style is appropriate for women too. The most striking feature about it is definitely the 2.4 inch QVGA display screen which is capable of supporting up to 262k colors and a resolution of 240 x 320 pixels. Even more, the phone is only 14.7 mm thick, which makes it quite easy to handle. One thing that will surely catch the interest of those picture lovers out there is that Asus J502 has a 3 megapixel auto-focus camera with flash light. The memory is quite small, at its 24MB, so the fact that it also supports microSD cards comes as good news. The extra space will be well appreciated, as this phone is capable of handling a wide range of multimedia features.
The MP3 player integrated can support a wide range of sound formats, which might prove useful especially if the memory space has been expanded. Even more, the phone can also render video images at acceptable performances.
One thing that might prove to be useful is that Asus J502 also has a 80,000 words Language English Dictionary. This comes just to make sure that the user will be able to put into words all that he wants to communicate as fast and efficient as possible.
Another interesting feature is that the Asus J502 phone model has data security enabled. This means that the user only has to send an SMS message in order to have the phone shut down itself, call forward, format, or lock. Long distance phone handling proves to be a useful concept especially in the case of emergency situations, when the phone has been forgotten somewhere.
Sony Ericsson Lizy phone model has been seen on very few occasions up to this point. From this reason, the new image that has been going by for the past few days has naturally opened the door for speculations and discussions on the phone's features.
Unfortunately, there is little information available on the Sony Ericsson Lizy phone. Among the few sure things known about it is that it supports Bluetooth and Wi-Fi connectivity. This places it among the cellular models that offer a large amount of information to its users at fast and reliable transfer rates. Moreover, it is a tri-band phone, which supports GSM900/1800/1900 networks. The cell phone follows the path line set by the Sony M600i model when it comes to design. Instead of plastic, it now has a metal case. Even more, it shares the same keypad with the M600 phone model, as to provide QWERTY keyboard on the number buttons. Considering its simple design, this promises to be a considerably practical phone model, that will come as great help for information transfer. Moreover, the Wi-Fi connectivity means that it can easily handle media, by downloading music, images and videos to be later listened or viewed.
Sony Ericsson M610i Lizy also comes equipped with a camera and a series of features that are expected to at least match those of the M600 model. For this reason, the Lizy phone will most probably be 3G enabled and also run on Symbian OS. Media support, such as MP3, video rendering and email are also expected to be provided at high quality. Even more, it is left to see if the TFT touchscreen will also be capable of recognizing handwriting, as it was the case with the other phone model.
Sony Ericsson M610i has just finished FCC testing and has been approved. A date for its release has not been revealed so far.
Apple may be aiming at metalheads with its thin MacBook Air, but Asus is chasing the leather crowd. Asus’s ultralight laptop, the U2E, has black pebbled leather on the top and the palm rest. The refined look is meant to evoke the days when travelers wouldn’t leave home without their leather valises and trunks.
The U2E is lighter than the Air, about 2.7 pounds versus 3, in part because of its smaller screen, about 11 inches versus 13, and a tighter keyboard. The sides aren’t tapered to an edge like those on the Air, because the U2E comes with all of the standard connectors and a DVD-R drive. The square edges make it seem much thicker than the Air, although it is only a quarter-inch fatter.
The U2E costs $1,999 now, but in a few weeks a version with a 32-gigabyte flash drive will go on sale. At $2,699, that will be more expensive, but also 0.66 pound lighter because it sheds the heavy metal of the hard disk drive
The Wii console is by far the best console on the market today. It can bring hours of fun to all ages, we know as we have played and tested many, many times. It’s fresh, new, and different but most importantly, Wii is bags of fun.
Offering incredible new technology that will innovate the way we play in the home, Nintendo’s fantastically accessible motion-sensitive controller could well rewrite the videogame rulebook.
Features:
· ANYone, of ANY age with ANY skill level can pick up and play a Wii.
· It’s incredibly fun – a new style of gaming, fuelled by innovative motion detection technology.
· Wii and its unique games bridge generation gaps - Wii is for everyone: spouses can play together, grandparents can play with grandchildren.
· Wii is communal, both entertaining to play and amusing to watch
Protect your iPod nano from the daily abuse of active lifestyles with Griffin's iClear case. This sturdy polycarbonate case is completely transparent so that it can protect your iPod from dust and scratches without marring its cool looks.
The simple clam-shell design is easy to install. Press on the front, swing up the back and snap the clasp. You'll get a snug fit that stays secure through even the most rigorous activities.
The iClear also has openings for your iPod's control wheel, audio jack, on switch, USB port and LED. Full access to controls and ports ensures that you'll never have to take your nano out of the iClear's protective grip. A tough iPod nano case that you'll hardly even notice is there: the Griffin iClear.
Of a 100-feet, people-crushing, metal monster tranforming itself into seemingly impossible shapes can evoke a sense of disbelief and bewilderment. No prizes for guessing what I am referring to! The ‘Transformers’ are back, and this time, they get meaner and BIGGER. Combine Scrapper, Bonecrusher, Scavenger, Mixer, Hook and Long Haul from the Constructicons and you have ‘Devastator‘. If this doesn’t spell enough trouble, the Decepticons will receive help from the Constructicons. In addition to these, you get to see some ‘flesh and blood’ in Chuck - a conspiracy theorist, a U.S. military leader with a funny bone, a U.K. special forces leader, Professor Colan - a professor at Princeton, and Theresa - the lady blessed with beauty, brains and a good sense of humor. Michael Bay is finally back with the sequel to the Transformers. And like they say, it just gets better and better!
Apple’s latest 20″ iMac display (you know the one we mean, with the super thing keyboard) offers to produce an image with millions of colors, yet the Cupertino crew is now being sued, reportedly, because the 20 incher only offers a blasphemous 262,144 true colors. The Texas resident who filed the suit, Chandra Sanders, claims that other colors are “produced through a technological trick of showing several similar shades at high speed.”
Brian Kabateck of LA-based Kabateck Brown Kellner, the represented firm which is suing Apple for the false promises says “beneath Apple’s good-guy image is a corporation that takes advantage of its customers. Our goal is to help those customers who were deceived and make sure Apple tells the truth.” We’d like to point out that the iMac 24″ screen does in fact offer millions of colors, 16.7 million to be exact, of which only 9.7 million can be seen by the human eye. — Andrew Dobrow
These two were no secret, but Alienware hosted a press event this morning to finally confirm its Area-51 m15x and m17x laptops. While Alienware design is still a bit of a love it or hate it affair, it's clear that some thought has gone into these two, and there's finally an option to get replace the standard Alienware ribbing on the lid for smooth one. The m17x is obviously the primary powerhouse here, configurable with dual NVIDIA GeForce 8800M GTX graphics cards, a Blu-ray burner, Core 2 Extreme processor, dual hard drives and a 1080p 17-inch LCD. Special Alienware touches include LEDs galore -- the keyboard, sides and lid all can be lit up in your choice of color, selected by software. Alienware is also tossing in a hot-swappable drive bay for swapping in a third hard drive or extra optical drive. The m15x is of course is doing its darnedest to pack this kind of gaming power into a 15-inch form factor, but the surprising thing is that it nearly does. The laptop runs a single 8800M GTX card, includes a hot swap bay to boost storage or add an extra battery, and includes all those lighting doohickies of its big brother. We're pretty impressed with the size and form factors, and while we can't quite get into Alienware's design taste, it's certainly a step in the right direction.
