WORLD OF GADGETS

Nintendo DSI @ $180 from April 4

2009-01-14T10:07:00.000-08:00

If rumours are to be believed, the next edition of the highly successful Nintendo DS Lite also called the DSi, is going to be launched in the United States by April of this year. According to the report the new version will be available in US on April 4 for a premium price of $180. That means it would cost $50 more than the present available versions. The DSI was announced in October 2008 and was launched a month later in Japan.

It as larger display screens, dual 0.3 megapixel digital cameras, supports recipe card and has internal storage. But it is incompatible with some of the DS games.

Source -- IGN

GOOGLE CHROME 1.0 RELEASED

2008-12-11T23:55:00.001-08:00

An extract from the GOOGLE unofficial blog

clipped from googlesystem.blogspot.com

Google Chrome is not out of beta because it's ready, but because Google wants to sign some deals with computer manufacturers like Dell that will preinstall the browser. " The Google's open source browser has a number of eager customers, including OEMs who can't offer the browser until it is in full release," mentions TechCrunch. Even German's Federal Office for Information Security said that Google's browser is not for general use because it's still in beta. If that's price to increase the adoption, then Google didn't have to do much: just pretend that Chrome is ready for prime-time.

Google Chrome 1.0 Released

"We've heard a lot of feedback about product bugs and feature requests and have worked hard to prioritize work on them. We're excited to announce that with today's fifteenth release we are taking off the "beta" label," explains a post from Google Chrome Help Announcement blog. Ironically, the post doesn't look very well in Chrome.

Sharp's new line of 52, 46 and 42-inch 1080p televisions

2008-08-05T14:09:00.001-07:00

Sharp's new line of 52, 46 and 42-inch 1080p televisions will feature

decent 6ms response time
$2,300, $1,700 and $1,400, respectively.

Epson's two LCD-based photo viewers -the P-6000 and P-7000

2008-08-05T14:06:00.001-07:00

Epson's got two LCD-based photo viewers in the P-6000 and P-7000

They have 80GB and 160GB respectively,
RAW support,
35% faster image download speed compared to old models,
640x480 resolution,
94% reproduction of the Adobe RB color gamut.
price—$599 and $799

Sony Ericsson special limited-edition C902 Cybershot James Bond

2008-08-05T12:54:00.001-07:00

5-megapixel camera
007-themed content,
a "spy-style" game.

Zeemote analog joystick for W760 buyers

2008-08-05T12:50:00.001-07:00

The Zeemote analog joystick controller for Bluetooth phones is now starting to see the light of day, at least for lucky Dutch W760 buyers, who will get it free as a promo package. This isn't the Wii-like motion-control version the company has been promising, and still no word on U.S. pricing or availability, but it looks like your first person cellphone shooters will soon get a bit easier to play

Sonos upgraded their ZonePlayer lineup

2008-08-05T12:47:00.001-07:00

Sonos upgraded their ZonePlayer lineup to the ZP 90 and the ZP 120.

The ZP 90, which connects to existing home theater amplifiers, now features SonosNet 2.0, which combines MIMO antennas with Sonos' existing mesh network. The ZP120, Sonos' main amplified unit, also includes SonosNet 2.0, but is also smaller (7"x3"x8" vs. 10"x4"x8") , lighter (5 lbs. vs. 10 lbs.), and has more power (55W vs 50W) than the previous ZP100.
In addition, Sonos updated their system software to version 2.6, which Classical.com and LiveDownloads.com to its list of music services for use with the Sonos Controller 100 (which has yet to be upgraded from its original design, btw), and are offering $200 worth of free downloads between the three services. The update also enables support for NAS Hard Drives, and 65,000 music files. There's also an eMusic promo in there. The ZP 90 and 120 are available now for $350 and $500 respectively, or as part of the BU150 bundle which includes the ZP 90, 120 and CR100 Controller for $1000. [Sonos]

Popcorn Hour's latest HD media streamer up for pre-order

2008-08-05T12:43:00.001-07:00

Popcorn Hour's latest HD media streamer is up for pre-order.

$215
2.5- / 3.5-inch SATA HDD
USB Slave functionality,
HDMI 1.3a support (for full HD audio pass-through)
optical S/PDIF to replace the coaxial S/PDIF socket.

Micron'S RealSSD lineup - REAL FAST

2008-08-05T12:39:00.001-07:00

Intel's partner in solid state , Micron, just announced an update to its RealSSD lineup of SSDs.
Based on the typically slower (and cheaper) MLC NAND process technology, the new 2.5-inch (up to 256GB) laptop and 1.8-inch (32GB to 128GB) ultra-portable storage slabs offer a 3Gbps SATA interface and ridiculous 250MBps read and 100MBps write speeds

no prices were given

The i7110c from SAMSUNG

2008-08-05T12:35:00.001-07:00

The i7110c has just been revealed,

Features likely -

QVGA display,
navigational cube that acts as a cursor controller,
5-megapixel camera (with flash),
microSD expansion slot,
multimedia player,
Bluetooth
FM tuner.
Not yet official.

Luxeed LED keyboard on sale in the US

2008-08-05T10:48:00.001-07:00

The rainbow-illuminated Luxeed LED keyboard is on sale in the US.

430 LEDs embedded inside—each fully controllable with some custom software
software is Windows-only
keyboard comes without a standard numeric keypad. That'll cost an extra $35, and it doesn't light up.
the main keyboard costs $200
Available in black or white, with the white model having translucent keys.

The Dark Knight 360 is released

2008-08-05T10:39:00.001-07:00

NEC intros bright mobile DLP projector duo

2008-08-05T10:36:00.001-07:00

NEC has unveiled two computer-oriented portable DLP projectors.

The NP41 and NP61 are both light enough at 3.5 pounds to be carried along with a notebook
bright enough for less-than-ideal lighting at 2,300 and 3,000 lumens of brightness respectively.
1,600:1 contrast ratio
six-segment DLP color wheel that produce relatively vivid images at either projector's 1024x768 maximum resolution.
Both imagers accept VGA, S-video, and RCA for input and will recognize and downscale most HD video formats without cropping or stretching.
The NP61 will ship first and appears in September for $1,399, while the more economic NP41 ships a month later in October and will sell for $999.

MSI GX620 / GX720 gaming laptops official

2008-08-05T10:25:00.001-07:00

The 15.4-inch GX620 and 17-inch GX720 were both made official today

specifications:-

Intel Core 2 Duo processor,
NVIDIA's 512MB GeForce 9600M GT,
up to 4GB of DDR2 RAM,
2-megapixel webcam,
gigabit Ethernet,
WiFi,
320GB SATA drive,
optional Blu-ray drive,
6-cell battery
no mention of prices

Memorex's new line of Essential TravelDrives

2008-08-05T09:59:00.001-07:00

Memorex's "essential" boasts nothing more than the bare necessities

The new line of TravelDrives arrives with 2.5-inch HDDs that pack 160GB, 250GB or 320GB of space.
USB 2.0 port
a flashing LED to keep you from dozing off
few color options ( Spring Blossom, Tropic Green, Caribbean Blue or Cool Silver).
$89.99

Lenovo's first netbook-IdeaPad S10

2008-08-05T09:30:00.001-07:00

Lenovo's first netbook, the IdeaPad S10, will hit stores in October.

Mophie ‘Juice Pack 3G’ is designed to more than double the time of your iPhone 3G

2008-08-05T09:08:00.001-07:00

The All-New mophie ‘Juice Pack 3G’ is designed
to more than double the time you can Rock, Talk, Surf and Send with
your iPhone 3G

The Juice Pack for iPhone 3G is available for Pre-Order. The expected ship date is in late September.

This is the first Apple certified ”Works With iPhone” attached battery in the world!

The Juice Pack is a rechargeable lithium polymer battery in the form of a
non-slip, soft grip case. It extends the time that you can use your
iPhone 3G in these ways (additional hours):

Standby Time – Up to 350 hours
Talk Time – Up to 6 hours on 3G | Up to 12 hours on 2G
Internet Use – Up to 6 hours on 3G | Up to 7 hours on Wi-Fi
Audio Playback – Up to 28 hours
Video Playback – Up to 8 hours
$99.95

All juiced up and ready to go… straight out of the box(precharged)

BenQ MID Aries2 launching in Europe this quarter

2008-08-05T08:39:00.001-07:00

The BenQ MID now called the MID Aries2, the 4.8-inch slate "would be launched in Europe this quarter"

No pricing

Motorola's three new members :- music-centric ROKR series-EM25 slider, EM28 flip, and EM30 candybar

2008-08-05T08:26:00.001-07:00

Motorola has rolled out three new members of its music-centric ROKR series today: the EM25 slider, EM28 flip, and EM30 candybar.

ROKR EM30

Motorola’s innovative ModeShift technology to illuminate the keyboard—red keys illuminate in music mode and a brilliant blue keypad appears in phone mode—taking users from talk to text1 to complete music immersion with a touch of a button.
high-fidelity audio
seconds-fast MP3 downloads
Compatibility with Windows Media® Player 11

ROKR EM28

touch-sensitive keys that appear only when they’re needed.
The front of the phone shows the name of the artist and song without even opening the flip.
3D sound effect gives music a surround-sound quality and an audio equalizer provides 11 pre-set music genres, including rock, reggae and pop for optimal listening. Consumers also can boost the bass up to nine decibels.

ROKR EM25

dedicated music key

Mophie ‘Juice Pack 3G’ is designed to more than double the time of your iPhone 3G

2008-08-05T02:03:00.000-07:00

The All-New mophie ‘Juice Pack 3G’ is designed
to more than double the time you can Rock, Talk, Surf and Send with
your iPhone 3G

The Juice Pack for iPhone 3G is available for Pre-Order. The expected ship date is in late September.

This is the first Apple certified ”Works With iPhone” attached battery in the world!

The Juice Pack is a rechargeable lithium polymer battery in the form of a
non-slip, soft grip case. It extends the time that you can use your
iPhone 3G in these ways (additional hours):

Standby Time – Up to 350 hours
Talk Time – Up to 6 hours on 3G | Up to 12 hours on 2G
Internet Use – Up to 6 hours on 3G | Up to 7 hours on Wi-Fi
Audio Playback – Up to 28 hours
Video Playback – Up to 8 hours
$99.95

All juiced up and ready to go… straight out of the box(precharged)

Gateway P-7811 FX gaming laptop refresh leaked coming August 14 for $1499

2008-08-03T00:40:00.001-07:00

Gateway's P-7811 FX gaming laptop, the wait is almost over: it will begin shipping August 14

Specifications:

* Intel Core 2 Duo P8400 (2.26GHz/ 3MB L2/ 1066MHz FSB)
* Intel PM45 Express Chipset
* 17-inch WUXGA (1920x1200) display
* 4GB DDR3-1066 memory
* Nvidia GeForce 9800M-GTS with 512MB GDDR3 dedicated memory
* 200GB 7200RPM hard drive
* 8X DVD Multiformat burner with Labelflash
* 1.3 megapixel camera
* HDMI 1.2, eSATA
* 5-in-1 media card reader
* 9-cell Li-ion battery
* Weight: 9.2 pounds

Belkin adds iPhone 3G compatibility to latest TuneCast Auto

2008-08-03T00:34:00.001-07:00

Many iPhone 3G buyers were disappointed to find when their new phones were home and ready to play that many of the accessories that worked with the original iPhone and iPods would not work with the 3G version. This meant that many iPhone 3G owners were left shopping for new accessories.

Belkin has announced that its TuneCast Auto for iPhone and iPod is now compatible with the iPhone 3G. Belkin says that the TuneCast Auto has now passed Apple's "Works with iPhone" program to ensure compatibility.

The TuneCast Auto retails for $79.99 and uses line out for car stereo inputs or a cassette adapter. It transmits audio wirelessly on multiple FM stations from 88.1 to 107.9 MHz. The device now works with virtually all iPod models in addition to the iPhone and iPhone 3G.

Nvidia strikes back: Geforce 9500 GT, 9800 GT and 9800 GTX+ released

2008-08-02T09:37:00.001-07:00

The 9500 GT is the first desktop video card based on the G96 core. Currently manufactured in 65nm (55nm production will start later this year), PCI-Express 2.0 and OpenGL 2.1 support. You also get support for PureVideoHD which enables hardware decoding of VC-1 in addition to WMV and MPEG-2 HD. Memory wise, it is equipeed with 256MB or 512MB of DDR2 or GDDR3.

Reference specs:

* Stream processors: 32
* Core clock: 550 MHz
* Shader clock: 1400 MHz
* Memory clock: 800 MHz
* Memory bus width: 128 bits
* Memory bandwidth: 25.6 GB/s

$149.99 and $199.99

LG-local-dimming LED-backlit 1080p LCD

2008-08-02T07:01:00.001-07:00

LG is rolling out its long awaited local-dimming LED-backlit 1080p LCD - the 47LG90.

500cd/m2 brightness rating,
3 HDMI v1.3 inputs,
Intelligent Sensor to adjust for lighting conditions,
Invisible Speakers,
ISFccc calibration ready,
USB port
LG's SimpLink control technology.
"unique teardrop design" with blue accents
5-inch thick package
$3,599 pricetag

Tamron announces 15x zoom lens for Nikon, Canon DSLRs

2008-08-02T06:56:00.001-07:00

Tamron's new ultra zoom lens -the first lens of its kind, the AF18-270MM Di II VC covers the 35mm equivalent range of 28mm to 419mm, with the aid of Tamron's proprietary tri-axial Vibration Compensation (or VC) mechanism, which promises to eliminate or substantially reduce the effects of camera shake.

No price or release date

Zepto 15.4-inch Nexus A15 gaming laptop

2008-08-02T06:50:00.001-07:00

Nexus A15 FEATURES-

15.4-inch
2.53GHz Intel P9500 CPU,
4GB of RAM,
500GB hard drive (or 32GB SSD),
Blu-ray optical drive
6-cell battery
WiFi,
NVIDIA's GeForce 9600M GT,
Windows Vista,
audio in / out,
a
multicard reader,
Ethernet and
USB ports
£599 ($1,181) / £699 ($1,378)

Philips LivingColors Lamp mini

2008-08-02T06:40:00.001-07:00

Philips is looking to capitalize on the success of the original LivingColors Lamp by releasing a mini version that features

256 different color modes and an updated look.

No remote this time around for an integrated color wheel on the device itself,
The LivingColors lamp mini will be available starting in December for around $168.

Duracell PowerSource Mini

2008-08-01T23:27:00.000-07:00

The Duracell® PowerSource Mini gives you pocket-sized rechargeable power for USB-powered devices such as your cell phone, BlackBerry®, iPod® and more. The PowerSource Mini is a DC to DC lithium-ion battery pack. It features a mini USB pivot arm so you can connect it directly to your BlackBerry®, next-generation mobile phone, MP3 player, some Bluetooth® headsets and more. A second USB port allows you to power two devices at once. As a bonus, the Duracell® PowerSource Mini includes an AC adapter and DC charger, each with a USB port, allowing you to recharge devices from your home, vehicle or computer.

All-in-all the Powersource Mini should net an additional 24 hours of music on a Nano and about an hour of talk time on a Blackberry.
Available now for around $50

Duracell

Nippon's pocket - sized projector

2008-08-01T22:31:00.001-07:00

Nippon Signal follows up Mint's just-announced VGA projector with an even smaller SVGA projector of its own.

This one measures a mere 90 x 55 x 20 millimeters,
makes use of lasers and a pair of MEMS scanners to project an image,
the projector still seems to be in the prototype stage,
doesn't look like Nippon Signal is planning to bring it to market "soon."

Planet of the Apes marathon in Blu-ray

2008-08-01T20:28:00.000-07:00

From Nov. 4 you'll be able to watch the Planet of the Apes marathon in Blu-ray when 20th Century Fox releases its Planet of the Apes: 40-Year Evolution
disc set.

Each Apes film will be presented in widescreen 2.35:1 1080p
video and newly remastered 5.1 DTS-HD Master Audio.
Eight extra minutes of footage in the unrated version of Conquest of the Planet of the Apes

• Beyond the Forbidden Zone Adventure Game
• Science of the Apes: scientists, anthropologists and sociologists discuss the first film
• Evolution of the Apes: HD featurette that traces how the Planet of the Apes went from book to screen
• Impact of the Apes: HD featurette about how the story became a pop culture phenomenon
• HD “Making of” features for each sequel
• Commentary by composers, actors and make up artists.
• A Behind the Planet of the Apes documentary
• The original theatrical trailers

five disk set will retail for roughly $160

Plica - the real iPhone killer

2008-08-01T10:50:00.001-07:00

Plica is a conceptual phone that uses 2 screens instead of one, and has
the advantage of shape as it is dimensionally the same as regular
phone. Plica phone concept is trying to offer a better design compared
to iPhone

has double the screen capacity of the I-phone
You can also view a single web page or image across both screens
When folded with the screens out, Plica functions as a phone and internet device.
USB and headphone ports are located conveniently in the double hinge.

Build a 9 cell battery for the MSI Wind

2008-08-01T08:31:00.001-07:00

Want a MSI Wind laptop with a 6-cell battery without paying $50 extra for the higher capacity battery? You can build your own.

HERE's HOW-

You need a few of the 3.7v, 2200mAh cells used in the MSI
Wind batteries (Wind Master at the MSI Wind.net forums is selling them,
8 for £15),
cut open your battery pack
cram the extra batteris in.
You get q laptop that weighs a
little more, has an unsightly bottom, and runs for 8 hours or more on a
single charge.

[via Blogeee]

Fujifilm leaks FinePix J150w, J110w, J100, and J15 cameras

2008-08-01T07:35:00.001-07:00

FinePix J150w FEATURES -

10-megapixel sensor,
5x optical zoom,
3-inch LCD monitor,
face detection / red-eye removal
SD / SDHC card slot.
$199.99

J110w FEATURES-

2.7-inch LCD

J100 FEATURES-

$179.99

J15 FEATURES-

8.2-megapixel sensor
3x optical zoom

FujiFilm's 10 megapixel FinePix S2000HD

2008-08-01T02:44:00.001-07:00

FinePix S2000HD FEATURES-

10 megapixel
15x wide angle zoom
2.7-inch LCD
1/2.3-inch CCD capable of capturing 3 megapixel images at 13.5fps
up to 6400 ISO at 5 megapixels with the help of FujiFilm's dual image stabilization.
HD video (720p Motion JPEG)

Australian company Mint Wireless releases the world's smallest pocket projector

2008-08-01T01:53:00.000-07:00

Mint Wireless has decided to just release the world's smallest pocket projector

The Mint V10 Projector Features -

125 x 55 x 23mm
can project an image size of 50 inches from just 1.8 metres away
can be partnered with pretty much anything, from a DVD player to your PS3, and it literally fits in your jeans pocket.
The LED lamp is supposedly good for 20,000 hours worth of viewing
The rechargeable Li-ion battery will give you about an hours worth of viewing time,
an SD card slot compliments the 1GB of internal memory,
Resolution-640x480 in 4:3 aspect ratio,
inbuilt stereo speakers will supply you with your movie soundtrack.
3-in-1 cable for audio and video,
a tripod for secure viewing
V10 launches in September, .
$649

.[Mint Wireless]

FinePix Z200fd features & price

2008-08-01T00:34:00.001-07:00

FinePix Z200fd features --

10-megapixel,
1/2.3-inch CCD,
5x image stabilizer
optical-zoom lensed
dual image stabilization,
dual shot mode,
novel group timer mode
handy blog mode automatically resizes images to 640x480
September for a price of $299.95.

60GB Xbox 360 now shipping from Amazon

2008-08-01T00:30:00.001-07:00

A few 60GB Xbox 360s may have already slipped out to retailers ahead of the August 4th date that Amazon once listed

LG's Netflix-streaming, Blu-ray 2.0 playing BD300 -first pics

2008-07-31T23:49:00.001-07:00

LG's Netflix-streaming, Blu-ray 2.0 playing BD300 made its public debut tonight

slim
September launch for the sub-$500 player

[GIZMODO]

SPRINT CENTRO GETS FIRST UPDATE

2008-07-31T23:44:00.001-07:00

This software update is a tune-up that improves email, IM, and general device usability under certain conditions.

The Sprint Palm® Centro™ software update 1.07 offers the following performance enhancements:

Improved Gmail IMAP compatibility and an updated setup wizard with the new Gmail settings
Updated compatibility for Google Mobile Maps My Location feature to approximate your current location – great for directions, finding nearby restaurants or business, or checking local traffic.¹
Improved ongoing delivery of email sent to VersaMail accounts using Microsoft's Direct Push Technology via Exchange ActiveSync
Bluetooth usability enhancements and updates
Sprint TV performance enhancements²
Enhanced AOL Instant Messenger performance
Improved performance when adding a contact using Mobile Voice Control
Improved email attachment handling
Changed default camera shutter sound to “ON.” Audible shutter “click” will be heard when taking photos
Allows Preferred Roaming List updates over the air

Hitachi -CinemaStar 7K1000.B - 1 terabyte

2008-07-31T13:16:00.001-07:00

Hitachi just announced their new CinemaStar 7K1000.B. Coming in sizes up to 1 terabyte, the 7,200 RPM drives promise to be the "industry’s quietest, most energy-efficient 3.5-inch hard drives.

continue reading....

KNGT multimedia-capable car PC icom MK1

2008-07-31T13:05:00.001-07:00

Sony begins accepting PlayStation Home beta applications

2008-07-31T07:56:00.001-07:00

Sony Japan just opened its doors to applications for the closed beta testing of PlayStation Home.
Sony expects to drop 10,000 gamers (18 years old and up) into the
virtual world when it launches in beta sometime in late August. Closed
beta tests are due in other markets (er hem, the US) at about the same
time with an open beta coming sometime later in the year. Lucky beta
testers will be able to explore the 3D world and play games like PacMan
in the Namco Museum. CONTINUE READING....

Dell Vostro 2510. Style meets performance.

2008-07-31T07:40:00.001-07:00

Leaf AFi 10 camera busts out 56 megapixels

2008-07-31T05:55:00.000-07:00

The Leaf AFi 10 is a new 56 megapixel medium format camera system. The new 56x36mm Leaf TWF sensor delivers 56 megapixel resolution across the entire width of the Leaf AFi 10’s 6x6 sensor area. Together with the new Leaf ‘Verto’ technology, the TWF sensor can be rotated internally, allowing you to take photos in both landscape and portrait orientations. The Leaf AFi 10 will cost £21,995 ex VAT and be available in Q4 2008.

Peartree Press Release

London, 29th July 2008 – Peartree is delighted to announce the

release of the Leaf AFi 10 medium format camera system. The True Wide
Frame (TWF) 56x36 mm, 56 megapixel digital imaging sensor in the new
Leaf AFi 10 camera system takes you to the edge of the medium-format
frame. With best-of-class Schneider lenses, the Leaf AFi system can
fully realise the power of 56 megapixels, delivering images of
unsurpassed quality. Together with the new Leaf ‘Verto’
technology, the TWF sensor can be rotated internally, giving you the
control and flexibility to shoot the way you want to.

‘True Wide Frame’ (TWF) sensor
The new Leaf TWF sensor restores lenses to their full angle of
view. Together with DALSA Corporation, Leaf designed the exclusive new
56x36 mm TWF sensor to deliver 56 megapixel resolution across the
entire width of the Leaf AFi 10’s 6x6 sensor area. TWF sensor
technology in the Leaf AFi 10 imaging module and Aptus 10 camera back
is also compatible with over 80 large-format cameras, maximising their
capture area.

Leaf Verto internal sensor rotation

Leaf Verto internal sensor rotation technology means no more turning
the camera, or even the imaging module with the Leaf AFi 10. With one
finger you can flip the sensor from landscape to portrait and back,
giving you the power to quickly capture 56mm resolution in both
landscape and portrait orientations.

Sensor Specifications

CCD Size 56 x 36mm

Pixel Size (micron) 6 x 6

Resolution 56 MP

Active Pixels 9288 x 6000

Capture Time 1 frame/sec

Exposure Time Up to 1 minute

Light Sensitivity (ISO) 50-800

File Size 114MB (MOS), 171MB (RGB TIF 8 bit)

Please click http://www.peartreephoto.com/news.php for more information

About Peartree
Both our sales and rental services are based on the very best
technology, providing professional photographers throughout the UK a
complete digital solution. We understand that moving into the digital
world can be expensive, so our rental service gives you an opportunity
to use the very latest equipment with complete support, ensuring the
quality is second to none. Should you wish to buy, we can offer
excellent advice and comprehensive after-sales care. Our product range
covers everything a photographer needs to conduct a high profile photo
shoot with top brands such as Leaf. For more information visit http://www.peartreephoto.com

About Leaf: A History of Innovation

Since introducing the world’s first digital camera back in 1992,
Leaf has been recognized as a worldwide leader in the professional
photography market. With extensive knowledge in image processing, color
management and file conversion technology, Leaf has become the
preferred digital equipment supplier for the world’s leading
professional photographers. Leaf Capture workflow software enhances
productivity, while allowing today’s professionals to get the
perfect shot. The Leaf Aptus/AFi family is the latest in a series of
award inning digital camera backs offering images of the highest
quality, richest shadows, clearest highlights, and with brilliant
sharpness. The product range now expands with the Leaf AFi medium
format digital camera system. For more information visit http://www.leaf-photography.com

Garmin's nuvifone delayed to first half of 2009

2008-07-31T01:12:00.001-07:00

"The nuvifone will not be available in fourth quarter as previously
announced. While we had hoped to have carrier launches in the fourth
quarter, we have found that meeting some of the carrier specific
requirements will take longer than anticipated. We remain pleased with
carrier interest in the device and are working toward making necessary
design changes to meet their requirements. We anticipate launching the
product during the first half of 2009."CONTINUE READING...

Every Neonode N2 recalled due to reception problems

2008-07-31T01:02:00.001-07:00

Every N2 is being recalled due to "reception problems." A fix is apparently ready to go, but seeing as we haven't heard a peep from Neonode since it promised us a totally new OS and handsets back at CES

Microsoft Prepares for End of Windows With Midori

2008-07-31T00:56:00.001-07:00

With the Internet increasingly taking on the role of the PC operating system and the growing prevalence of virtualization technologies, there will be a day when the Microsoft Windows client OS as it's been developed for the past 20-odd years becomes obsolete. Microsoft seems to be preparing for that day with an incubation project code-named Midori, which seeks to create a componentized, non-Windows OS that will take advantage of technologies not available when Windows first was conceived, according to published reports.
continue reading....

Sprint - update to the Instinct today

2008-07-30T23:30:00.001-07:00

Sprint released an initial update to the Instinct today. This
update will not change the behaviours of many of the
applications. What it does is update the Samsung ROM - the base
code that the applications run on - to prepare the device for
application updates starting early in August. Some of the issues fixed
include:

Elimination of issues by where data services are disabled without user preference

Elimination of NAI corruption upon provisioning if new NAI is shorter than the previous

Reflect reoccurring calendar appointments

Improved volume – Bluetooth headsets

Utilize saved pictures as background image

Reduce fluctuation in signal bar and other functions related to RF/Network quality

Eliminate “echo” on conference bridge

The
application updates coming in August will make changes to Picture Mail,
the web browser, Sprint TV, Sprint Navigation, Sprint Email, Sprint
Music Store, Visual Voicemail, Mobile Sync and more. Today's
update prepares the device for these updates.

Ridax offering iPhone 3G Charge Converter

2008-07-30T23:21:00.001-07:00

Ridax, a company that sells various iPod Dock Connector accessories, has begun taking pre-orders for its iPhone 3G Charge Converter.

The small accessory, the design of which is still being finished, will allow iPhone 3G owners to use older iPod and iPhone charging accessories that are currently incompatible with the 3G to charge the device by converting the power stream to suit the iPhone 3G
Ridax’s iPhone 3G Charge Converter will be available in September for $40; those who want the device sooner can pre-order a $45 “bare” version which will ship in August, followed by the plastic cover which will arrive in September.

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Intel feeds Portuguese 500,000 Classmate laptops

2008-07-30T23:16:00.001-07:00

Intel has scored a massive low-cost laptop deal with Portugal's
government to provide primary school students with 500,000 computers
based on the company's Classmate PC notebook design.

Chipzilla plans to deliver the half million machines — which will
be manufactured under license in northern Portugal — in the
upcoming school year.

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LG's BD300 Network Blu-ray player to stream Netflix in September

2008-07-30T23:11:00.001-07:00

LG
Electronics and Netflix, Inc. today announced plans for the first
Blu-ray disc player with the added capability of instantly streaming
movies and TV episodes from Netflix directly to the TV. The photo
shows the LG BD300 Blu-ray Disc Player, available this fall, and the
navigation to Netflix streaming as it will appear on the TV.

NEW
YORK, July 31, 2008 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ -- Building on a groundbreaking technology partnership announced earlier this year, LG Electronics and Netflix, Inc. today announced plans for the first Blu-ray disc player that will have the added benefit of being able to instantly stream a growing library of movies and TV episodes from Netflix directly to the TV.
Available this fall, the LG BD300 Network Blu-ray Disc Player will play high definition Blu-ray discs, up-convert standard DVDs to 1080p and allow Netflix subscribers to instantly stream more than 12,000 choices of movies and TV episodes from Netflix to the TV for no additional charge.
LG Electronics and Netflix will demonstrate the BD300 Network Blu-ray Disc Player for the first time tonight at LG's 2008 Summer Line Show at Morgan Library and Museum in New York City. (The event is open to invited media only.)
Instantly streaming content from Netflix to the TV via the LG BD300 Network Blu-ray Disc Player will rely on a wired broadband connection and Queue-based user interface. Netflix members will use the Netflix Web site to add movies and TV episodes to their individual instant Queues. Those choices will automatically be displayed on members' TVs and available to watch instantly through the LG player. Once selected, movies will begin playing in as little as 30 seconds. With the BD300's accompanying remote control, Netflix members will be able to browse and make selections right on the TV screen and also have the ability to read synopses and rate movies. In addition, they will have the option of fast-forwarding and rewinding the video stream.
"As Blu-ray player sales are expected to triple in three years, consumers are craving content and seeking a premium home entertainment experience," said LG Electronics USA President Teddy Hwang. "The BD300 is another LG industry first and provides consumers with an advanced high-def disc player with unparalleled flexibility and networked access for services such as Netflix."
Consumers craving more content will appreciate the BD Live feature, which provides real-time interactivity for movie enthusiasts seeking extras, new previews or special content while BonusView provides picture-in-picture access to Blu-ray disc special features. To further personalize and simplify the home theater experience, the BD300 includes LG's SimpLink(TM) technology, which allows users to control similarly equipped LG TV and AV products via convenient on-screen menus or directly from the product itself.
In January, prior to the 2008 International CES(R), LG Electronics and Netflix announced their technology partnership to provide a set-top box for consumers to stream movies and TV episodes from the Internet to the TV beginning in the second half of the year.
"LG Electronics is establishing itself as the innovation leader in consumer electronics, combining the best of broadband and Blu-ray connectivity," said Netflix Co-Founder, Chairman and CEO Reed Hastings. "LG Electronics was the first of our technology partners to publicly embrace our strategy for getting the Internet to the TV, and is the first to introduce a Blu-ray player that will instantly stream movies and TV episodes from Netflix to the TV."
About LG Electronics USA
LG Electronics USA, Inc., based in Englewood Cliffs, N.J., is the North American subsidiary of LG Electronics, Inc., a global force and technology leader in home appliances, consumer electronics and mobile communications. In the United States, LG Electronics sells a wide range of stylish, innovative digital appliances, consumer electronics (digital display and digital media) products and mobile phones under LG's "Life's Good" marketing theme.

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MSI Wind with 6-cell battery to sell for $50 more...

2008-07-30T14:41:00.001-07:00

Wind with the 6-cell battery is selling for higher prices across the
etailer space. They found the netbook online for anywhere from
$549 to $599, much higher than the originally quoted price of $499
which had everyone excited. This price increase doesn't sound
like much on the surface but that's a 10 - 20% increase
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2008 Bejing Olympics Webcam

2008-07-30T14:38:00.001-07:00

The 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing is set to begin next week and what better way to commemorate that experience than with a webcam that resembles the Olympic rings. Yes, it looks like a plastic toy but it does have “exciting” LED lights in each of the rings and of course the camera. The camera features 1.3 MegaPixels and it connects to your computer via USB, but will not work on a Mac computer. The 2008 Bejing Olympic Webcam retails for $26.99.
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GP3X Rumoured Pic

2008-07-30T14:33:00.001-07:00

It Seems that Gamepark are to release the follow up to the GP2X called the GP3X.

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Netgear - Wireless-N Upgrade Kit

2008-07-30T14:30:00.001-07:00

Netgear today announced the launch of the
Wireless-N Upgrade Kit (WNEB3100), a plug-and-play solution that
promises to make it fast and easy to add 5GHz Wireless-N access to any
existing network and upgrade a computer to dual-band Wireless-N.

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PURE -ONE Elite radio

2008-07-30T14:28:00.001-07:00

Penguin United- quad Wiimote charging station

2008-07-30T14:11:00.001-07:00

Optimus Pultius

2008-07-23T13:21:00.001-07:00

Liked the Optimus Maximus here's the Optimus Pultius which shrinks the Optimus Maximus down to 15 keys, its meant as an add-on to your existing keyboard setup.

No word on pricing

Garmin's newest addition to the 500 series

2008-07-23T13:04:00.001-07:00

Garmin's newest addition to the Nuvi GPS range, the 500 series is rugged, waterproof , designed to be multipurpose, with maps for driving, walking, cycling and boating built in.

there's a shaded digital elevation map option,
dedicated compass page and tracklog.
battery is a swappable 8-hour Li-ion type,
City Navigator,
topographic maps of the US,
the 550 has highway coverage of the US and Canada,
no topographic data.
$499.

Press release

SOUTHAMPTON, England, July 22

Garmin the global leader in satellite navigation, today announced its first multi-use nüvi portable navigation device (PND) dedicated to walking, cycling, scootering, driving and boating in one rugged easy-to-use unit. The nüvi 500 series comes equipped with the latest technology from Garmin including NavTeq sophisticated mapping data and the ability to accept different types of mapping including TOPO for outdoor navigation and Blue Chart cartography for marine usage.

Clive Taylor, Garmin's Director of Product, said, "The nüvi 500 series is a true chameleon in the gadget world, it extends the use of GPS across the range, from walking to cycling to driving to boating. It's ideal for individuals or families who want to go and explore the great outdoors in every way they can. With the built-in compass and integrated Wherigo(TM) and Geocaching player the sat-nav's use is extended beyond just navigating: Users can enjoy the fun of the many family treasure hunts and adventures available online."

The new waterproof nüvi 500 series combines the latest Garmin navigation technology including Hotfix(TM), detailed NavTeq mapping, millions of points of interest (POIs) and traffic avoidance compatibility, for the times when sitting in a traffic jam is not an option. In addition, the nüvi 500 series comes standard with Garmin's popular "Where am I?" safety feature. At any time, with a single tap of the car icon, drivers can display their exact latitude and longitude coordinates, the nearest address and intersection, and the closest hospitals, police stations, fuel stations and recovery service telephone number. In addition, with Garmin Connect Photos, users can choose from millions of geo-located images provided by Google's Panoramio to photo-navigate on land or water.

With one touch, the nüvi 500 transitions between walking, biking, driving or boating mode;

Walking and outdoor pursuits

Ready for the great outdoors, the nüvi 500 models display shaded digital elevation mapping on the 3.5" water-proof touchscreen. This series comes standard with a compass page, track log and a removable, rechargeable battery for extended outdoor use. The integrated Wherigo(TM) and Geocaching player means the nüvi 500 series is ideal for getting the family to enjoy the great outdoors with the many downloadable 'adventures and treasure hunts' available online. Optional TOPO mapping will give additional detailed maps.

- Wherigo is a toolset for creating and playing GPS-enabled adventures in the real world. Use GPS technology to guide you to physical locations and interact with virtual objects and characters. http://www.wherigo.com

- Geocaching is an entertaining adventure game where individuals and organizations set up caches all over the world and share the locations of these caches on the internet. GPS users can then use the location coordinates to find the caches. Once found, the visitor may be provided with a wide variety of rewards, all a visitor has to do is ensure that if rewarded, they leave a gift for the next person who finds the cache. http://www.geocaching.com

Cycling/scootering

Where the nüvi 500 series stands out is in its ability to fit comfortably on a scooter or bicycle. Its user interface is easy to control and, with directions via Bluetooth and a scooter mount as standard in select European markets or optional extra everywhere else, it's a great fit for getting around the busy town centres of Europe. The nüvi 500 series has a rugged design with UVA/B & fuel resistant material and bright clear screen that can be seen even in strong sunlight. If the weather turns and the rain comes down, its waterproof body ensures that the turn-by-turn directions get you to your destination using the most direct route and in the quickest time.

Driving

The nüvi 500 series' intuitive interface greets you with two simple questions: "Where To?" and "View Maps." Touch the colour screen to easily look up addresses and services and get voice-prompted turn-by-turn directions to your destination. It comes preloaded with City Navigator(R) NT map data European region or individual country. It's packed with millions of POIs and features digital elevation maps that show you shaded terrain contours at higher zoom levels. With the nüvi 500 series, you can also upload custom POIs such as 'The Good Pub Guide' and 'Falk-Marco Polos Travel Guide' offering thousands of great places to drink, eat and visit.

Boating

When loaded with optional BlueChart(R) g2 Vision marine cartography, the nüvi 500 series is great on the water, providing detailed chart-specific information, spot soundings, inter tidal zones, wrecks, port plans, restricted areas and more. The nüvi 500 is ideal for the occasional boating enthusiast who wants one navigational device for foot, car, bike or boat.

The nüvi 500 and 550 for Europe come preloaded with either country-specific City Navigator NT Map Data (500) or full European City Navigator NT Map Data (550) with detailed street and topographic mapping.

The nüvi 550 will be available in the UK in September at a RRP of GBP299

See the Garmin nüvi 500 series on Stand N118 - British International Motor Show at ExCel, London - 23 July - 3 August 2008: http://www.britishmotorshow.co.uk

Sony Ericsson launches three new music-based cellphones

2008-07-23T12:28:00.001-07:00

At the third birthday of Sony Ericsson's Walkman phone label, Sony Ericsson launched three new music-based cellphones.

The W302 and W902 (left & center) are both candybar cells
302 has an FM radio,2-megapixel cam, and
902 has a 5-megapixel cam
The W595 is a slide phone with built-in stereo speakers ,twin jacks
All four phones are quad-band GSM, "shake control,"
Available at the end of the year.

Press release

To coincide with the Walkman™ phone’s third birthday, Sony Ericsson has unveiled three brand new mobile phones giving music on the go to more users than ever. Best-in-class sound quality takes music on your mobile to the next level.

London July 22 - Building on three year’s experience and technology 30 years in the making, Sony Ericsson continues to lead the way in the mobile phone music arena with cutting edge music technology and unique accessories.

Today, Sony Ericsson unveils its latest innovative additions to the Walkman™ phone family: the W902, W595 and W302, and seven new music accessories. Sony Ericsson is unveiling phones and accessories with superior sound quality and pioneering features that take Walkman™ phones beyond music and expectations with fantastic extras such as great imaging and video capabilities.

“Since the launch of our first Walkman™ phone in 2005, Sony Ericsson has continued to pioneer a superior mobile music experience - and the 77 million Walkman™ phones sold to date are testament to this commitment,” says Ben Padley, Head of the Music Category at Sony Ericsson. “With this latest range of phones and accessories, we are offering high quality sound and a rich feature set that cements our position as a leader in the music phone category. We are pushing the boundaries of what people think is possible and are offering best-in-class sound quality and our most exciting Walkman™ phones to date.”

The list of pioneering and innovative features found on Walkman™ phones continues to be unmatched in the industry. Features like the music recognition application TrackID™, SensMe™, for matching your mood to the music and Shake control to change tracks with the flick of your hand make Walkman™ phones stand out from the rest.

Sony Ericsson can now also announce best-in-class sound quality and a clear audio experience from its W902 Walkman™. The W902 features the same superior sound quality as the W980, about to launch shortly, which was rated ”best audio experience” this month, in a trial conducted in Germany by TESTfactory*.

With the W902, users can listen to music the way it should be heard: true to original. It’s also a mobile phone for those that want it all, with a five megapixel camera and great video capturing and sharing capabilities, an 8GB Memory Stick Micro™ (M2) for storing more than 8,000 songs**, the W902 is a top-of-the-range device that will make you the envy of your friends.

The W595 Walkman™ is perfect for those who want to share sounds with their friends. Store and play more than 1,900 songs** through the built in stereo speakers. Plug in the in-box sharing jack to listen silently to your tunes with a friend or Bluetooth™ your sounds to Sony Ericsson’s range of wireless speakers.

The new W302 Walkman™ is packed with impressive features in an affordable no-compromise slim handset. Targeting all audiences, the phone comes complete with an impressive two megapixel camera, FM radio, TrackID™ and 512MB Memory Stick Micro™ (M2).

The next generation of accessories includes three new sets of speakers, the MBS-200, MBS-400 and MPS-100, to help music lovers go beyond the individual and play music directly from their mobile phone. Enhancing its music accessories collection Sony Ericsson has also introduced three new stereo headphones, HBH-IS800, HPM-88 and HPM-66 for the optimal listening experience.

The Walkman™ phone through history
Walkman™ phone continues to chart high

• August 2005 – Sony Ericsson launches its very first Walkman™ phone – the W800
• December 2005 - Three million Walkman™ phones sold to date
• April 2006 – Sony Ericsson launches its first Walkman™ phone music accessories; MPS-60 portable speakers, which goes on to sell millions of units worldwide
• October 2006 – Sony Ericsson launches its first slider Walkman™ phone – the W850 which also introduces the unique TrackID™ music recognition application
• November 2006 –Sony Ericsson launches the W950 Walkman™ with the biggest storage yet - 4GB
• December 2006 – 20 million Walkman™ phones sold to date
• February 2007 – Sony Ericsson launches its slimmest Walkman™ - the W880
• November 2007 – W910 Walkman™ phone with Turbo 3G/HSDPA launches as a complete entertainment device
• December 2007 – Walkman™ phone sales hit 57 million
• February 2008 – Sony Ericsson launches the W350, with Walkman™ on top and W380 with gesture control
• July 2008 – W980 Walkman™ phone with clear audio experience launches

With Sony Ericsson today music is reborn. What are you waiting for? Join the Walkman™ phone family and experience music how it was meant to be heard.

For more information visit www.sonyericsson.com/reveals

The W302 Walkman™ is an EDGE/GSM/GPRS 850/900/1800/1900 phone that will be available in selected markets in Midnight Black and Sparkling White in Q4 of 2008.

The W902 Walkman™ is a UMTS/HSDPA 2100 and EDGE/GSM/GPRS 850/900/1800/1900 phone that will be available in selected markets in Volcanic Black, Wine Red and Earth Green in Q4 of 2008.

The W595 Walkman™ is a UMTS/HSDPA 2100 and EDGE/GSM/GPRS 850/900/1800/1900 phone that will be available in selected markets in Active Blue, Cosmopolitan White, Jungle Grey and Lava Black in Q4 of 2008.

The W595c Walkman™ is a GSM/GPRS/EDGE 850/900/1800/1900 phone that will be available in selected markets in Active Blue, Cosmopolitan White and Jungle Grey in Q4 of 2008.

The W595a Walkman™ is a GSM/GPRS/EDGE 850/900/1800/1900 phone that will be available in selected markets in Active Blue, Cosmopolitan White, Jungle Grey and Lava Black in Q4 of 2008.

The Wireless Portable Speaker MBS-200 will be available in selected markets from Q4 2008.

The Wireless Portable Speaker MBS-400 will be available in selected markets from Q4 2008.

The Portable Speakers MPS-100 will be available in selected markets from Q4 2008

The Wireless Stereo Headphones HBH-IS800 will be available in selected markets from Q4 2008

The Noise Cancelling Headphones HPM-88 will be available in selected markets from Q4 2008

The Active Headphones HPM-66 will be available in selected markets from Q4 2008

Samsung unveils the 7 Series plasma lineup

2008-07-23T10:09:00.001-07:00

Samsung just unveiled the 7 Series plasma lineup.
Features-

Samsung's Touch of Color design,
1,000,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio,
daytime / nighttime calibration options
DNIe Pro video processor,
InfoLink RSS access,
USB 2.0 port (WiseLink Pro),
DLNA compatibility,
four HDMI-CEC jacks
1080p panels.
PRICES- $2,799.99 for the 50-inch PN50A760, $4,499.99 for the 58-inch PN58A760 or $5,499.99 for the 63-inch PN63A760
AVAIALABILITY- next month.

Samsung's s Touch of Color LCD monitors now available

2008-07-23T10:04:00.001-07:00

Samsung's Touch of Color LCD monitors features-

5-millisecond response time,
transparent plastic bezel,
10,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio,
twin 3-watt speakers,
built-in ATSC / ClearQAM TV tuner
optical digital audio port for 5.1 Dolby Digital surround sound.
Resolutions- 24-inch T240HD and 26-inch T260HD both offer full 1080p,& the 22-inch T220HD gets a 1,680 x 1,050 panel.
PRICES- $429, $549 or $599 from smallest to largest.

HP's new Pavilion Puma-based dv7z

2008-07-17T13:16:00.001-07:00

HP's latest addition to its Pavilion Puma-based offerings is the dv7z, a 17-inch version of the AMD-centric laptops.
features-

a variety of configurations, starting with an Athlon X2 dual core CPU (1.9GHz up to 2.2GHz), up to 4GB of RAM,
an ATI Radeon HD 3200 or 3450 graphics chipset,
storage options from 160GB to 500GB,
a vast array of screen resolutions, optical drives, and networking add-ons.
Prices start at $949.99

Zen Krystal on Creative's Hong Kong site

2008-07-17T13:08:00.001-07:00

It may look like a Zen Stone, but this little MP3 player has been discovered hiding on Creative's Hong Kong site.

Zen Krystal features-

4GB of storage,
a blue OLED display,
an FM tuner,
support for MP3 and WMA files
a pedometer
10 hours of playback
No price and a release date available.

iPhone stereo A2DP Bluetooth

2008-07-17T12:57:00.001-07:00

Do you regret the absence of an A2DP Bluetooth in the iPhone? The Infinixx adapter is the perfect solution for you.

Features:

Add Bluetooth A2DP Function to your iPhone (2G/3G) & iPod series
The Smallest, Slimmest, Lightest A2DP Transmitter
Modern & Stylish Design: Perfert match with your iPhone (2G/3G) & iPod series
No Need for Charging & Batteries, Powered by the iPhone/iPod
Supports AVRCP function (Remote Control of Play/Stop, Forward / Backward, Volume Functions )
With LED Flashing patterns showing the BT connection status
Compatible with all A2DP Bluetooth Headphones / BT Speakers
works with the iPhone, iPod Touch, iPod Nano, iPod Classic, iPod Video, iPod Color and iPod Mini
$62

Opera Mobile 9.5 web browser beta 1 out

2008-07-17T06:43:00.001-07:00

Opera had first announced its Opera Mobile 9.5 web browser in February. Today, it's out for a beta 1 launch.

The initial release includes features like -

support for double-tap zoom,
landscape flip,
off-line page save,
tab-like browsing,
auto-URL complete,
Google-search bar
Future releases are expected to include Google Gears and support for Flash video on WinMo and Symbian devices.

Panasonic brushes up the CF-52 and CF-74 Toughbooks

2008-07-17T00:25:00.001-07:00

Panasonic has decided to brush up the CF-52 and CF-74 pair of Toughbooks
The configuration now includes-

larger hard drives,
802.11n WiFi,
expanded graphics capabilities
Intel's Centrino 2 platform.
The standard features like rugged exterior, shock-mounted HDD and spill-resistant keyboard are still there
The 15.4-inch CF-52 and 13.3-inch CF-74 will be available next month starting at $1,949 and $3,199, respectively.

Samsung's new 10 megapixel TL9 has dual analog gauges

2008-07-16T23:58:00.001-07:00

Samsung's new 10 megapixel TL9 has dual analog gauges that keep track of remaining battery life and memory capacity.

it also has a 2.7 inch LCD,
internal 5x optical zoom
Dual Image Stabilization.
Available in September for around $280.

PRESS RELEASE-

RIDGEFIELD
PARK, N.J., July 16, 2008 – Samsung today unveiled its 2008
second-half digital camera line up with the launch of four new models
– the TL34HD, TL9, SL310W and SL201. Joining the company's
growing array of advanced digital imaging solutions, these four new
digital cameras bring new technologies to the industry and will be on
retail shelves nationwide in time for the upcoming holiday shopping
season.

TL34HD

Boasting an impressive resolution of 14.7
megapixels and renowned Schneider lens yielding a 28mm wide-angle focal
length with 3.6x optical zoom, the TL34HD promises sharp, clear and
detailed images with every shot. The most advanced point-and-shoot
digital camera in Samsung's history, the TL34HD builds upon the success
of its predecessor, the NV24HD, with the ability to capture
high-definition video at a resolution of 720P along with Dual Image
Stabilization.

Featuring an all-metal build, the TL34HD is
pocket-sized with dimensions of 3.68" x 2.34" x 0.80". Available in
all-black, or silver with a red accent adding to the camera's elegance,
the TL34HD takes camera design to a new level. Although compact, a
large three inch touch-screen hVGA LCD dominates the back of the camera
and is sure to turn heads no matter where the TL34HD may be used.

The
TL34HD also pioneers Samsung's next generation Smart Touch 2.0 user
interface, which further simplifies the way users navigate through the
camera's comprehensive feature set. By incorporating touch-screen
technology, users can now select and control various camera functions
by interacting with the TL34HD's large three-inch touch screen LCD. Not
only does this enhance the experience for the shooter and the operation
of the Smart Touch interface, but it also provides for a much sleeker
and attractive design.

TL9

Samsung's TL9 is an ultra
compact, 10.0 megapixel digital camera highlighted by a large 2.7 inch
LCD, internal 5x optical zoom as well as Dual Image Stabilization. The
latest digital camera in Samsung's digital camera arsenal to feature
MP3 and PMP capability, the TL9 sets itself apart from the crowd as a
multimedia powerhouse.

The TL9 is encased in a silver, metal
body, measuring 3.74" x 2.36" x 0.84", and incorporates a unique design
element which graces the top of the camera's body - dual analog gauges.
The small gauges, located next to the power button, display remaining
battery life and memory capacity in a way that's easy for the shooter
to access while on the go. Thanks to the enhanced sensitivity of the
TL9's CCD sensor, which features a maximum ISO of 1600, and the
camera's Dual Image Stabilization, users can rest assured that they'll
be able to capture images in low-light situations, especially when the
use of a flash is not desired.

Shooters can also benefit from a
comprehensive suite of automatic controls designed to help them capture
better images, specifically portraits and group shots of family and
friends. The TL9's Face Detection technology makes taking pictures of
family and friends a snap, as it detects up to nine faces and
automatically adjusts focus and exposure to ensure better composition
and image quality. Furthermore, Smile Shot automatically triggers the
TL9 to take a photo only when the camera detects smiles on the
subjects' faces, and Blink Detection will prevent a photo from being
taken if the camera recognizes that a subject's eyes are closed –
a useful feature as it's often difficult to distinguish closed eyes
when composing a shot on an LCD screen.

SL310W

Ideal for the
step-up shooter, the SL310W is highlighted by features commonly found
on higher-end, more expensive digital cameras, including an impressive
resolution of 13.6 megapixels, Dual Image Stabilization, 2.7 inch LCD,
and a 3.6x, 28mm wide-angle optical zoom lens which significantly
improves the user's ability to photograph more of a desired scene.

Unlike
a standard 35mm lens which is commonly found on compact digital
cameras, the SL310W's 28mm wide-angle lens gives consumers the ability
to expand their creativity and take even more moving and emotional
images. Ideal for a variety of scenarios, users can easily leverage the
increased viewing angle of the SL310W's wide-angle lens, especially
when shooting landscapes or groups of family or friends.

The
SL310W offers a number of user-friendly features, including 11 scene
modes, auto red eye fix and MPEG-4 video recording. The camera also
features Self Portrait, Face Detection, Blink Detection, and Smile Shot
technology, all which help enhance the digital imaging experience for
the shooter.

The SL310W also offers Function Description and a
Photo Help Guide. Function Description automatically provides a brief
and easy to understand description of each setting when scrolling
through the camera's menus, helping the end-user determine which
setting is appropriate for their current shooting scenario. The
camera's Photo Help Guide is another intuitive component incorporated
into the digital camera. Photo Help Guide offers the end-user a guided
tour of how to take better images as well as easy-to-follow tips
instructing them how to obtain excellent results.

SL201

The
Samsung SL201 is an ultra-slim, compact point-and-shoot digital camera
featuring a resolution of 10.2 megapixels, a 3x optical zoom lens and
large 2.7-inch intelligent LCD which will automatically brighten or dim
based on available lighting.

For added versatility, the new SL201
features Face Detection, Self Portrait, and Digital Image Stabilization
technology. Face Detection makes taking pictures of family and friends
a snap as it automatically detects up to nine faces and automatically
adjusts focus and exposure to ensure better composition and image
quality. Self Portrait mode is a unique function that takes the
guessing out of taking a self portrait. When in Self Portrait mode, the
SL201 automatically detects the user's face, adjusts focus and
exposure, and will only allow a photo to be taken if the subject is
centered in the frame. Samsung's improved Digital Image Stabilization
(DIS) helps the user capture blur-free images.

With 11 scene
modes to choose from, including Night, Children, Landscape, Text, Close
Up, Sunset, Dawn, Backlight, Fireworks, and Beach & Snow, shooters
can effortlessly adjust the camera to capture the most superb image
possible in any setting. Additionally, the SL201 features Function
Description and a Photo Help Guide. Function Description provides a
brief and easy-to-understand description of each setting when scrolling
through the camera's menus, helping the end-user determine which
setting is appropriate for their current shooting scenario. The Photo
Help Guide is another intuitive component incorporated into the digital
camera. It offers the end-user a guided tour of how to take better
images as well as easy-to-follow tips instructing them how to obtain
excellent results.

Samsung’s TL34HD, TL9,
SL310W and the SL201 will be available in September priced at around
$330, $280, $230 and $170 respectively.

TiVo's YouTube player going live today.

2008-07-16T23:48:00.001-07:00

TiVo's YouTube player that was announced back in March is finally going live today.

It will allow you to stream all H.264 YouTube videos.
Only Series 3 and HD TiVos will be able to see the YouTube feature, not the Series 2.

Sony's blue-ray player BDP-S350 now on sale

2008-07-16T22:36:00.001-07:00

Sony's new blue-ray player BDP-S350 -- which first made an appearance in February is now on sale at Sony Style retail outlets, the Sony Style website and other retailers .

QUICK RECAP:-

FEATURES-

BonusView (picture-in-picture)
full 1080p output,
7.1-channel Dolby TrueHD / DTS-HD Master Audio support
21% less power consumption
$400

Toshiba's Qosmio G55 the world's first laptop with cell processor tech

2008-07-15T08:20:00.001-07:00

Toshiba's Qosmio G55 is the "world's first laptop with cell processor tech inside," and concentrates on four functions -Upconvert/upconversion (basically 1080i upscaling,) transcoding of video formats, face-based video indexing and gesture control.

$1,299.99.

PRESS RELEASE-

This revolutionary Cell processor technology was co-developed by Toshiba, Sony and IBM, and is best known for its use within the popular Sony PlayStation(R) 3 and various supercomputers. Branded the TOSHIBA Quad Core HD Processor, it currently consists of four cutting-edge, distinctive proprietary features:
— Upconvert/Upconversion - Through "Upconvert/Upconversion," standard-definition video files, such as home videos and DVDs, are upscaled in real time to 720p high-definition. Combined with the use of the Qosmio's HDMI-CEC port, users can output today's standard DVDs in stunning clarity up to 1080i on an HDTV.
— Transcoding - The included Ulead(R) DVD MovieFactory(R) 5 for TOSHIBA has been optimized to take advantage of the Toshiba Quad Core HD Processor to dramatically reduce the time needed in high-definition video editing. Transcoding video between high-definition formats or converting high-definition video into standard definition for burning to DVD can be completed up to 10 times(3) faster on the Qosmio(R) G55-Q802 laptop PC.
— Video Indexing - "Video Indexing" provides the power to catalog video clips based on an individual's face in a scene. This unique technology enables quick and easy scene access by eliminating the need to manually search through hours of video content.
— Gesture Control - Using a remote to control DVDs, CDs and PowerPoint is a thing of the past. Through the use of "Gesture Control" and the Qosmio's Webcam, physical motions, such as extending an arm and simple hand gestures, users can control the play, pause, rewind and fast-forward functions of their movies, music and slides.

Logitech's Driving Force

2008-07-15T08:12:00.001-07:00

Logitech's Driving Force Wireless is the company's first wireless driving controller for Sony's console.

2.4GHz
one-piece design
expandable lap rest so you don't need to clip it onto a table or desk,
wheel-mounted d-pad and buttons.
expected to launch in august

HP's iPAQ 910 now available

2008-07-10T13:26:00.001-07:00

HP's iPAQ 910
Windows Mobile-based phone can now be purchased
unlocked from HP's online store for $499.99.

Creative's upcoming PMP now official

2008-07-10T13:20:00.001-07:00

Creative's upcoming PMP is now official.

will come in 8GB, 16GB and 32GB versions,
the larger two will support 802.11 b/g wi-fi for wireless syncing of music, video and photos and an IM chat function
2.5-inch,
320 × 240 pixel TFT screen a
SD/SDHC slot, for a max of 32GB of expansion.
FM radio,
some PDA functions,
built-in speaker to support its alarm clock option.
Creative's
"crystalizer" and "expand" options.
Out in Japan at first mid-July for $166, $213, $307 for the 8GB, 16GB and 32GB versions.

Belkin's GoStudio adds an audio-in to your iPod

2008-07-10T13:11:00.001-07:00

Belkin's GoStudio adds an audio-in to your iPod & also has a speaker for playing voice notes back,

dual-XLR microphone inputs
records in 16 bit
$120

Hitachi releases the Deskstar 7K1000B terabyte HDD

2008-07-10T13:04:00.001-07:00

Hitachi has released the Deskstar 7K1000B

32MB buffer
three-disk layout,
"world's most power-efficient 1TB drive"
consumes about 43% less power when idle
built-in encryption,
$279
Available in July

Kodak EasyShare M1093

2008-07-10T12:59:00.001-07:00

Kodak today announced the EasyShare M1093 IS camera

10 megapixels
Smart Capture
image stabilizer,
ISO 3200 sensitivity,
optional HDTV dock
Available in September for $199

Samsung's SC-MX20 is YouTube friendly

2008-07-09T08:52:00.001-07:00

Samsung's SC-MX20 announced at CES earlier this year features

680K pixel CCD sensor (720 x 480 resolution),
a 34x optical zoom,
Advanced Image Stabilization,
face detection,
SD / SDHC card slot,
a battery good for three hours,
2.7-inch LCD monitor (on a swivel, )
ten automatic scene modes
a special shooting mode that captures in a resolution and format perfect for YouTube
$279.99.

Transcend presented the 7-inch T.photo 720

2008-07-09T08:27:00.001-07:00

Transcend presented the 7-inch T.photo 720,

800 x 480 resolution display,
2GB of integrated memory,
built-in stereo speakers / headphone jack
obligatory multicard reader.
USB socket,
FM tuner,
support for video playback
customizable alarm clock.
available later this month
$165.

Seascout robot concept save lives in dangerous waters

2008-07-09T08:24:00.001-07:00

Designer Andre Harley's Seascout robot concept save lives in dangerous waters by taking the lifeguard out of the equation.

The device can be programmed to locate a swimmer,
deployed manually or autonomously guided via a GPS tracker integrated into a watch or clothing.
It even features internal lighting
a two-way radio system to help a victim communicate with rescuers on land.

Asus' Eee Box- price and package details finally available

2008-07-09T08:20:00.001-07:00

Asus' Atom-powered Eee Box will cost £199 ($392) -- including keyboard and mouse -- and will pack an

80GB HDD and a
DVI out. It will come with
Windows XP Home pre-installed
Norelease date

Averatec's all-in-one PC

2008-07-09T08:17:00.001-07:00

Averatec's all-in-one PC is cheap-just $1249
2.4GHz Intel E4600 Core 2 Duo,
2GB RAM,
320GB hard drive,
nVidia GeForce 8400,
a 22-inch screen
Vista Home Premium.

Canon's new entry-level DSLR

2008-07-09T08:11:00.001-07:00

We've already seen and heard a handful concerning Canon's new entry-level DSLR,

EF-S18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS zoom lens
rechargeable battery pack and charger
$699.99
ships in August

Acer's Aspire X1200 -little home theater PC.

2008-07-09T08:00:00.001-07:00

Acer's Aspire X1200, includes

320GB SATA II drive
on-board NVIDIA GeForce 8200 graphics,
AMD Athlon X2 2850e processor,
HDMI port
7.1-channel audio support
H.264, VC1, and MPEG2
10.6 x 4.0 x 14.4-inch enclosure.
$450
prices can go up to $699 with a 22-inch display

MSI has started shipping the Wind to US customers.

2008-07-09T07:51:00.001-07:00

After weeks of delays, MSI has finally started shipping the Wind to US customers.

Asus Eee PC 901now shipping

2008-07-09T07:47:00.001-07:00

The Asus Eee PC 901—the new 8.9-inch Eee—is shipping now from Newegg.

Atom processor,
1GB of RAM
12GB of SSD storage,
$599.99

New Drobo announced

2008-07-09T07:39:00.001-07:00

The original Drobo was a highly regarded, but it was slow, even for a USB drive.

Today a new Drobo has been announced
equipped with two FireWire 800 ports
an upgraded processor.
They claim it's now fast enough for video editing.
starts at $499.

Mio Knight Rider-themed GPS unit now official

2008-07-09T07:33:00.001-07:00

Mio has provided all the details of its new Knight Rider-themed GPS unit,

William Daniels' instantly recognizable voice
$270.

Samsung's new Aura and Eclipse

2008-07-09T07:25:00.001-07:00

Samsung's has announced a new Aura machine and the entirely new Eclipse line.

The new R510 Aura sports
a 15.4-inch screen,
2.53GHz T9400
Core 2 Duo on Montevina's 1066MHz bus
integrated X4500 graphics,
4GB of RAM,
dual-layer burner
320GB drive in a five-pound package, while

Eclipse R710 17-inch desktop replacement sports

a 2.53GHz P9500 Core 2 Duo
512MB NVIDIA GeForce 9600M GT graphics
12.1-inch Q210 and 13.3-inch Q310
256MB GeForce 9200M GS,
4GB of RAM,
320GB drives,
dual-layer burners in the new Eclipse case design,
No pricing information available

Centro gets a discount

2008-07-09T07:11:00.001-07:00

Starting July 11, the Centro will come in "electric blue." and will also get a discount (about $50).

Packard Bell - gaming rig

2008-07-09T06:41:00.001-07:00

Packard Bell—formerly known as Packard Hell and Packard Smell has launched ipower X2.0, a gaming rig that features full customization at a decent price.

Intel-based machines
choice of ATI or Nvidia graphics,
disk drives,
audio options,
TV tuners
advanced cooling,
a silent water cooling system.
$2000

The Algiz 10 - Tablet pc

2008-07-09T06:29:00.001-07:00

The Algiz 10 has a 10.4-inch tablet that manages to meet the tough MIL-STD-810F military standards for shock, vibration, and moisture

can operate in temps from -4 to 140 Fahrenheit
1.2GHz Core Duo,
80GB drive,
2GB of RAM,
WiFi, Bluetooth,
EDGE / GPRS radio
nine-cell 7800mAh Li-on battery
can run Windows XP for seven hours.
No word on pricing,

CS4

2008-06-23T09:50:00.001-07:00

HDD Stage Rack evolves again: now holds twice the hard drives

2008-06-09T12:08:00.001-07:00

clipped from www.engadget.com

Oh, brother -- here we go again. For the third time this year, the iconic HDD Stage Rack has evolved into something bigger, badder and more useful than the last edition. The latest version is dubbed the Double HDD Rack eSATA and USB, which predictably includes twice the slots for storing hard drives. You can shove a 2.5- and 3.5-inch SATA drive in just before enjoying the twin eSATA ports and single USB 2.0 jack, but unfortunately, you'll have to hand over a whopping $107.56 in order to do so.

Oregon Scientific's ATC5K and ATC3K action cameras are ready for, you know, action

2008-06-09T12:05:00.001-07:00

clipped from www.engadget.com

The new ATC5K and ATC3K, Oregon Scientific's action-packed followup to its ATC2K camera from 2006, bring a few common-sensical upgrades to the waterproof, shock resistant original. They still shoot VGA, but the 3K has new 48 degree field of view and a new CMOS sensor, while the 5K bumps it 53 degrees and a 1.5-inch LCD. The cameras run on AA batteries and can handle up to 4GB SD cards, but where these cheap-cams really "shine" is the multiple included mounting attachments for recording your various extreme sporting exploits. Or when you really just need to set yourself on fire and put it on YouTube -- that works too. The ATC3K will be out in July for $150, with the ATC5K following in August for $200.

"first clock radio for Zune"

2008-06-09T11:56:00.001-07:00

The ZN9 Dual Alarm Stereo Clock Radio for Zune bears a slight resemblance to an Xbox 360, other than the full-featured Zune interoperability, of course.
The ZN9 should be available now-ish for $100.

Philips's low-end touchscreen X800,

2008-06-09T11:54:00.001-07:00

Philips had already plans to release the low-end touchscreen X800,

lacks -

3G,
EDGE ,
WiFi.

FEATURES-

2.9-inch,
240x400 screen,
supports 256K colors,
phone's browser -basic WAP 2.0/xHTML.
Bluetooth 2.0 with A2DP, t
allowance for expansion via microSD,
support MP3 ringtones,
USB port

Eclipse Intuit, another impractical concept phone.

2008-06-09T11:47:00.001-07:00

Another concept phone.

This Eclipse Intuit, by Eddie Goh, features a touch keypad with tactile feedback, 5 megapixel camera with built-in photo editing software, a giant touchscreen and a chemical-based thin solar skin that will charge the battery when exposed to light.

It sounds all well and good, except how often does anyone keep their phone out in the open gathering sunlight?

Dual codec LSI chip from JVC-Victor

2008-06-09T11:44:00.001-07:00

The pictured dual codec LSI chip from JVC-Victor handles both MPEG-2 and H.264 / MPEG-4 AVC formats, theoretically cutting out the painful encode process from YouTube uploads.

Windows Mobile 6.1 Professional-based 3G Samsung Omnia

2008-06-09T11:33:00.001-07:00

FEATURES-

Network: HSDPA (7.2 Mbps), EDGE / GPRS 850/900/1800/1900

OS: Microsoft Windows Mobile 6.1 Professional

Display: 3.2” WQVGA TFT LCD (240 x 400)

Camera: 5 Megapixel CMOS, Auto Focus, Image Stabilizer, Geo-tagging, Auto-Panorama Shot,

Wide Dynamic Range (WDR), Face Detection, Smile Detection

Video: DivX / XviD / H.263 / H.264 / WMV / MP4

Video recording: Video Editing: Trim video, Audio dubbing, Live dubbing, Add subtitle, Image capture

Audio: FM Radio with RDS, MP3/ AAC / AAC+ / WMA / OGG / AMR

Bluetooth Stereo Headset (A2DP)

Value-added Features: GPS, TouchWiz UI, MS Office Document Viewer, Advanced PIM Apps, Push Email, Auto Rotation, TV Out, Connectivity, Bluetooth 2.0 / USB 2.0 / Wi-Fi

Memory: 8GB / 16GB Flash + External Memory slot : microSDHC™

Size: 112 x 56.9 x 12.5

Battery: 1440 mAh