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Spy Sunglasses with Wireless LCD Receiver
2008-05-19 03:27:00
Spy Sunglasses with Wireless LCD Receiver These James Bond style sunglasses allows you to film everything that comes in your way, using the two tiny cameras placed on the arms of the glasses.A simple button push is all it takes to switch the view that you wish to record on the fully featured wireless receiver. The colour video is recorded with audio so that you can view your exploits later. The glasses are attractive but discreet to minimize attention.Features:Memory: 128MBExternal Memory:Up to 2GB (SD card, NOT included) Display: 2.4 Inch LCDVideo Capture Resolution: 320x240 Viewing Format: AVI, MPEG1, MPEG2, MPEG4, VOB, DAT, ASFMusic Format: MP3, WMA, OGG, AC3Picture Format: JPEG Built In Microphone: Max Audio Range 4 MetersEarphone Jack: 3.5mm-10mW+10mW Output of Built In Speaker: 20mWAV OUT/IN (NTSC/PAL)USB: 2.0Power Source: 3.6 V 1300mAh Battery, 5 VDC Mains Connection You can get a pair of the Spy Sunglasses with Secret Bilateral Cameras from the Chinavision website for 258.58...

Samsung’s 82-inch LED-backlit LCD
2008-05-19 03:27:00
Samsung’s 82-inch LED-backlit LCDThere’s some sort of display exposition happening in Los Angeles right now, where Samsung showed off an 82-inch LED-backlit ultra high-definition LCD. Yes, that’s it up there; it’s magnificent. The monitor, no surprise, has that 120Hz thing going on. The rest is trade-pub banter that bores everyone. (Via CrunchGear.)
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Meridian's Ferrari-branded F80 home entertainment system priced at $2,995
2008-05-18 01:38:00
Meridian's Ferrari -branded F80 home entertainment system priced at $2,995 We fully expected that Ferrari logo and lacquered paint job to add a stuff premium to Meridian's F80, but this is undeniably insane. The 'transportable home entertainment system,' which has been hovering about since last March, is at long last ready to be purchased. Finding prospective buyers, however, will likely be challenging. The unit is now available in silver, yellow, white, black and the obligatory red, and each one will set you back a dumbfounding $2,995. We're thinking the unit itself would go for around three bills sans branding, but apparently Italian ponies aren't cheap.(Via Engadget.)
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Averatec’s All-In-One PC
2008-05-18 01:38:00
Averatec’s All-In-One PCAveratec’s All-In-One single body PC has lots of up to date features. It has an Intel Core 2 Duo Processor, a 22-inch WSXGA+ HD display supporting up to 1680x1050p, a 320GB hard disk drive, and a 2GB DDR2 SDRAM expandable to 4GB. The Korean made computer also has a 4-in-1 media card reader, a dual layer DVD/CD burner, a built-in 1.3 megapixel webcam, and nVidia GeForce graphics. For those who see it as an iMac clone will note its innards are all Windows with Vista Home Premium. With a full-size wireless keyboard and mouse, and a MCE remote control, it will be out next month and carry a MSRP of $1,299.00. (Via Gear Live.)

Creative Vado Pocket Video Cam
2008-05-17 00:30:00
Creative Vado Pocket Video CamVado Pocket Video Cam, similar to Pure Digital’s Flip Video cheapcorder. It features a YouTube friendly 640 x 480 resolution, 2GB of built-in memory, a 2-inch display, a flip-out USB connector, and two hours of battery life on a charge. The Vado Video cam is going for $100 in either silver or hot pink.(Via The Digital Camera Blog.)
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MultiFunction GPS Mirror has everything but the kitchen sink
2008-05-17 00:27:00
MultiFunction GPS Mirror has everything but the kitchen sinkIt’s a mirror. It’s an mp3 player. It’s a video player. And it shows you where you’re at and where you’ve been so you can’t get lost. That is some rearview mirror.The Multifunction GPS Bluetooth Rearview Mirror System provides complete 12 satellite GPS navigation, with voice prompting for directions and also has a reverse sensor to monitor backing up. It incorporates an SD card expansion slot and can play both mp3s as well as video formats for Windows Media Player and Quicktime MPEG4 with built in speakers giving the viewer a stereo experience. The mirror also reads JPEG pictures which turns the mirror into a photo album and you can even read eBooks through it! And as if that wasn’t enough, the Multifunction GPS Bluetooth Rearview Mirror System also has five built in games and a stylus to navigate the interactive menu screens. It’s 3.5 inch touchscreen LCD is battery powered by a rechargeable lithium...
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Fujitsu HandyDrive 400GB portable HDD
2008-05-17 00:25:00
Fujitsu HandyDrive 400GB portable HDD Fujitsu has released a new portable hard drive in the Japanese market with 400GB storage capacity. The HandyDrive 400 series features a shock-resistance cover and offers 4,200 rpm rotational speed. It'll be available in a weeks time for approx $333 in the Japanese market.(Via PCLaunches.com.)
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Actively Cooled eSATA External Hard Drive
2008-05-17 00:25:00
Actively Cooled eSATA External Hard Drive Transcend unveil its eSATA/USB 2.0 external storage device StoreJet 35 Ultra. The StoreJet 35 Ultra measures 197.5mm by 127.5mm by 48mm and features a stylishly designed aluminum case designed specifically for modern 3.5-inch SATA hard drives. Transcend’s StoreJet 35 Ultra features an active cooling system that includes an extra-quiet 80mm high-flow fan to keep its internal drive running cool and stable.Now available with either a pre-installed 500GB SATA hard drive, or without a drive as a high-performance external enclosure for installing your own 3.5″ SATA hard drive.Product Features * Aluminum housing and anti-slip vertical stand * Works with all standard 3.5″ SATA hard drives * Two connection options: eSATA or USB2.0 * eSATA provides maximum performance up to 3.0Gb/s * Silent 80mm cooling fan reduces risk of HDD failure * LED indicates power on and data transfer activity o Includes Transcend’s StoreJet ...
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Mitsubishi XD211U Projector
2008-05-17 00:24:00
Mitsubishi XD211U Projector Mitsubishi Digital Electronics America’s Presentation Products Division, the award-winning display products, has announced its new XD211U data projector. Using the latest DLP technology from Texas Instruments, XD211U incorporates the new DDP 2230 DMD chip with BrilliantColor.Enjoy a native XGA (1024 x 768 pixels) resolution with this new projector of Mitsubishi. Offering a rich combination of features like instant shut-off and an efficient lamp that lasts up to 3000 hours, Mitsubishi XD211U Projector is capable of automatically recognizing either video or data input sources.‘We consider our XD211U an entry-level projector with high-level specifications,’ said Wayne Kozuki, product manager, Mitsubishi Digital Electronics America’s Presentation Products Division. ‘The combination of features and high brightness makes this projector perfect for office and school environments.’Designed with a removable control keypad that acts as a remote control,...
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Pinnacle Video Transfer
2008-05-17 00:23:00
Pinnacle Video Transfer The Pinnacle PVT is a handy device that allows you to easily record stuff straight from a TV, DVD player, VCR or camcorder and dump it directly on to an iPod, PSP or USB memory - all at the touch of a button.Armed with this pocket-sized gizmo you can back up holiday vids on a memory stick for safe keeping/transfer to PC, record TV shows in real time and watch them on your iPod, or digitize dusty VHS tapes and laugh at Jimmy Hill’s pointy beard as you watch old episodes of Match of the Day on your PSP. You can even transfer gaming sessions from your console of choice.As if all that wasn’t enough, the Pinnacle also recharges your storage device’s battery as it re-jigs all that lovely video. It’s quick, simple and utterly brilliant.Features:No PC required - capture straight to your iPod, PSP, USB 2.0 hard drive or USB Flash Stick.One-touch start/stop recording from any analogue video source including TV, DVD, PVR, camcorder, set-top box or gaming console....
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Sun Visor DVD Player
2008-05-14 04:27:00
Sun Visor DVD Player Keeping kids quiet in the back seat during a long road trip can be challenging, and should their PSP and DS Lite run out of juice there is always this in-car DVD player and game console to help save the day. Featuring a 7' display and the DVD console itself located on the sun visor, you will be able to keep the little ones entertained with their favorite cartoons or even rock out to classic NES games thanks to a built-in emulator. Other features of this $100.16 device are :- 7' widescreen LCD displayBuilt-in FM transmitterSupports DVD, SVCD, VCD, DVCD, CD, CDG, CD-R and CD-RW discsSupports MP4, MP3, WMA and JPEG files (Via UberGizmo, the Gadgets News Blog.)

Sarotech intro’s the Hardbox, a book-style external hard drive with LEDâ€
2008-05-14 04:27:00
Sarotech intro’s the Hard box, a book-style external hard drive with LED’sFor those looking to give their external hard drive a little camouflage within their home office, the Hardbox may be just what you need. We do mean it though when we say little, because while the drive itself has the appearance of a book, it still has two external LED lights. Though we cannot say for sure, it seems those LED’s would most likely draw some attention in the midst of those regular books on your shelf.The drive is being offered up from Sarotech and has support for 3.5-inch SATA I or II hard drives with support for up to 1GB. The Hardbox comes with a built-in power supply and ships with ‘powerful backup software.’ It offers up a USB connection, but seems to be missing one important item, a fan. However according to Sarotech the drive has an ‘advanced aluminum’ case that keeps the drive operating at a cool temperature. Sadly the Hardbox is currently just available in the Korean market an...
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Sanyo portable projectors with auto-change air filters
2008-05-14 04:27:00
Sanyo portable projectors with auto-change air filtersSanyo has announced their latest portable projectors, the LP-XC55 and LP-XC50, both weighing just 4.2kg but still with 1,024 x 768 UXGA, WXGA or SXGA resolution. The company has also fitted its new Active Maintenance Filter (AMS) system, which uses a replaceable air filter cartridge rather than relying on users cleaning out the vents themselves. While the LP-XC50 has 2,600 lumens brightness, the XC55 manages 3,100 lumens.Since a projector that’s easy for you to carry is also easy for a thief to make off with, Sanyo have fitted an extra-wide security bar - 11mm, in fact - around which you can loop a steel cable. A single 7W speaker handles sound, and picture size can range from 40 to 300 inches with a 450:1 contrast ratio. Connections include DVI-I, D-sub, S-Video, RCA and mini-jacks for audio input.Personally, I’m wary of the AMS system. Sanyo’s press release might be bold in describing its ability to auto-advance to t...
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Touchscreen Universal Remote
2008-05-10 23:04:00
Touchscreen Universal Remote What sets this touchscreen universal remote apart from others, aside from the fact that it's just a concept...for now, is it allows users 'to change the television's volume to turning on the oven or dimming the lights.' No word yet on availability. Click here for first picture in gallery.What if you could control everything in your home with a little handheld gadget? That's what this universal remote by David Chacon got us thinking about, with its roomy screen - a nerve center right in your pocket. (Via Tech Blog.)
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Sony offers up WiFi-enabled VGF-CP1 digital photo frame
2008-05-09 01:15:00
Sony offers up WiFi-enabled VGF-CP1 digital photo frameOver in Japan, Sony has just launched a fairly well-spec'd digiframe that's certainly worthy of attention. The VGF-CP1 packs a 7-inch 800 x 480 resolution panel, multicard reader / USB port, 100MB of free internal memory (85MB for pictures, 15MB for music), support for still images / MP3s / WAV files and built-in 802.11b/g WiFi. Aside from showing off your recent vacation snaps, the unit can also display the current time, check in with your favorite RSS feeds and keep you up to speed with the latest weather forecasts. No telling if this thing will ever see US soil, but those parked in Tokyo can grab it on May 17th for around ¥30,000 ($258).(Via Engadget.)
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Socket SoMo 650-M
2008-05-09 01:15:00
Socket SoMo 650-MStrangely enough, there seems to be a market for PDAs in this day and age, considering how most smartphones have already taken over the PDA's role. The Socket SoMo 650-M targets the service industry with a rather retro-looking form factor, but I've always been told not to judge a book by its cover. Intel 624MHz processorWindows Mobile 5.0 (definitely retro)WiFi and Bluetooth connectivitySD and CF memory card slotOptional barcode scannerIf you're looking for a plain old PDA, then the SoMo 650-M might be a potential candidate, assuming you're willing to swallow the £450 price. (Via UberGizmo, the Gadgets News Blog.)
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Tivoli Audio NetWorks Shipping in June
2008-05-09 01:15:00
Tivoli Audio NetWorks Shipping in June Nearly a year ago, Tivoli announced the the NetWorks, a free-standing device designed to let you tune into and stream Web radio independent of a PC. It didn't quite happen. But today, Tivoli CEO Tom DeVesto announced that the NetWorks is finally going into production and will be shipping within a few weeks. The price? $600, which DeVesto defended by claiming terrific audio fidelity. More details after the jump. The NetWorks we saw today looks quite different than the prototype device shown last year, but it definitely looks like a Tivoli product, with a wood case and simple, elegant design. It's a standalone unit but can be expanded with a CD player, a subwoofer, or another speaker, for surround sound. It connects to the Web via Wi-Fi or Ethernet and can also be used with your other music sources: there's a USB port for flash players as well as an audio jack for headsets or other players--such as iPods, since the NetWorks...
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Canon's Printer-in-a-Bucket Selphy CP770 is One For The Kids [Printers]
2008-05-09 01:15:00
Canon's Printer -in-a-Bucket Selphy CP770 is One For The Kids [Printers ]Canon's new dye-sublimation photo printer is a departure from the boring old box designs: it's basically a bucket, and is aimed at kids. The bucket part unclips, and is supposed to store wires and accessories rather than sand and a collection of worms. The printer itself is designed for easy operation, with big buttons, a 2.5-inch TFT and accepting all varieties of SD card, MMC and MemoryStick and xD too.Printing is at 300 x 300 dpi color with 256 hues per color, and up to borderless postcard-size photos—an L-size (4.7 x 3.5-inch) printout takes around 43 seconds. The printer has an option to recognize faces in the imagery and optimize the print and background around them, and even does automatic red-eye correction. Connectivity is USB and IR, with support for the direct camera connection PictBridge, and there's also an optional battery pack.When we were kids we just used our Polaroids for instant photos, b...
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The new Zire 72 PDA from Palm
2008-05-09 01:14:00
The new Zire 72 PDA from Palm It looks like Palm hasn't forgotten what it's best known for, PDAs. One&Co has teamed up with Palm to bring out a looker, the Zire 72. Focusing mainly on media-centric functions, the Zire 72 has a 1.3-megapixel camera with 2x zoom and video recording at 320x240 pixels. Along with the MP3 and video player, the device carries a 320x320 transflective screen to display bright and crisp images with its 65k colors. Running on Palm OS v5.2.8, the Zire 72 is also endowed with pretty good power with a 321MHz Intel PXA270 processor and 32MB of RAM, which may seem low but just enough for a PDA. It sports 24MB of internal memory which can be expanded via MMC, SD, and SDIO cards.Priced at $100(Via MobileWhack.)

Datalogic Pegaso Rugged PDA
2008-05-09 01:14:00
Datalogic Pegaso Rugged PDAFancy a tough-as-nails PDA? Datalogic has your back covered with the Pegaso. This PDA not only comes with a built-in barcode scanner, it also features the following specifications. Processor: Marvell PXA270 520MHzMemory: 64MB/128MB of RAM, 128MB of flashDisplay: 3.6' screen display in VGA/QVGA resolutionsWAN: GSM/GRPS/EDGE802.11b/g connectivityBluetooth 1.2 connectivity with CCX v. 4 extensions (optional)SD memory card slotThere is no word on pricing, but you can pick it up from Datalogic now. (Via UberGizmo, the Gadgets News Blog.)

Egg Speaker Charger Concept
2008-05-09 01:13:00
Egg Speaker Charger Concept Eggs are one of my favorite foods - there is nothing quite like a couple soft boiled eggs to begin the day. Since they're also associated with new life, it makes perfect sense for this Egg concept device to function as a pair of satellite speakers when 'cracked' open, with its base functioning as a subwoofer. In addition, the base will also double up as a dock for a compatible MP3 player, charging your device through induction. Designed by Nathan Gabriele, I'm just curious to know why this design has not been given the green light yet to be manufactured. It'll surely sell a bunch, and best of all is there is no high cholesterol to worry about. (Via UberGizmo, the Gadgets News Blog.)

Pioneer DVH-P530 hits Japan
2008-05-09 01:12:00
Pioneer DVH-P530 hits Japan Japanese woke up this morning to find that they will be able to enjoy the Pioneer DVH-P530 after exchanging this thing called money for it. It is an in-car DVD and CD player, so it would be nice to have a LCD display in your car if you want to take full advantage of it. Not only is it compatible with traditional media formats such as MP3, WMA, and AAC, it also does DivX as well for your portable video needs. Best hook this up with a decent audio system of your choice, I say.(Via UberGizmo, the Gadgets News Blog.)
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Samsung VLUU i80 camera
2008-05-08 17:17:00
Samsung VLUU i80 camera Samsung VLUU i80 camera comes with MP3 and PMP multimedia function. This all in one camera targets at people who are digital nomads and let them transmit data or charge the battery without an adapter. Just use USB and your Camera gets charged. The Camera comes equipped with the Dual IS (Dual Image Stabilization and OIS+DIS) technique. The VLUU i80 is an 8.2M Camera offering with 3x optical zoom. Loading a 3-inch wide-screen LCD, the VLUU i80 comes in two color options namely black and silver. (Via Image-Acquire.com.)
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Altina A850 3D
2008-05-08 17:16:00
Altina A850 3DAltina just announced a new GPS navigation system for the Chinese market called A850 3D. As you can tell from the name it can render almost realistic images of roads; complete with buildings in 3D and can split the screen in half to also display a traditional 2D map. The new Altina A850 3D uses a SiRF Star III GPS receiver and runs Windows CE.Net 5.0 in the background. The screen measures 4.3″, and the 1350mAh battery can last upto 4 hours on a single charge. You also have your SD/MMC slot for playing some basic multimedia files. Not planned to be released in the U.S. unfortunately.(Via NaviGadget.)

Becker Traffic Assist 7977
2008-05-08 17:09:00
Becker Traffic Assist 7977Becker Traffic Assist 7977 was unveiled couple of months ago but it wasn’t until recently that it appeared on their own website.The new Traffic Assist 7977 is their top of the line GPS navigation system with a 4.3″ touch screen display, live traffic information, lane assistance, and maps for all of Europe.Becker 7977 takes SD cards, and can even access media on USB drives making easier to access images and audio files. It has bluetooth interface too; so you can connect your bluetooth enabled phone and take and receive calls directly on your sat nav system. In addition Becker has reality view that comes up when you are approaching freeway junctions, something very similar to Navigon’s Reality View.Becker Traffic Assist 7977 is already making appearances at retailers across Europe but still no news on when it would be available in the U.S.(Via NaviGadget.)
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XRoad to launch V7 in Korea
2008-05-08 17:08:00
XRoad to launch V7 in Korea Koreans will be getting the third iteration of the XRoad V7 GPS navigation system pretty soon, bringing the following features with you wherever you go :- 7' 800 x 480 resolution displayIntegrated FM radioDMB tunerPicture-in-Picture capability4GB flash memory AU 1250 600Mhz Alchemy processor128MB RAMGuess this is one model that won't make it to the US just like its predecessors. (Via UberGizmo, the Gadgets News Blog.)
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Panasonic LUMIX DMC-FS20 Digital Camera
2008-05-08 17:06:00
Panasonic LUMIX DMC-FS20 Digital Camera Panasonic is proud to launch its 10 megapixel compact digital camera LUMIX DMC-FS20. Displaying images on 3’ 230,000 dot polycrystalline TFT LCD, the FS20 clicks picture with 4x zoom. Offering a sleek, straight-forward look the digital camera weighs 5.3 ounces.Operating in four basic modes Intelligent Auto, Normal Picture, Scene and Motion picture, the camera offers cropping and resizing features. The 2.3cms deep and 9.5cms wide camera can take 280 shots without need for charging the battery again. The Quick F mode reduces the lag to 0.4 seconds.The 30-120mm 4x Leica DC Vario-Elmar lens features slow f/3.3 and f/5.8 maximum apertures at the ends. Face detection lets it distinguishes adults and kids face and gives a clear crisp picture. Though the price has not been confirmed yet by Panasonic but its features will keep you mesmerized. (Via Image-Acquire.com.)
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Sony Cybershot Snap
2008-05-08 16:54:00
Sony Cybershot Snap Young Hwan Kim has designed the Sony Cybershot camera concept called ‘Snap’. The camera is inspired by man’s wallet and its surface is covered in leather.(Via The Digital Camera Blog.)
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iWish Portable Gaming System Concept
2008-05-07 03:33:00
iWish Portable Gaming System Concept The iWish portable gaming system concept takes the Sony PSP and Apple iPhone and packs it into a portable gaming system. Too bad this concept probably wont make it to store shelves. One more pic after the break.(Via TechFresh.net - Cell Phones, Laptops, Video Games, iPods, Cameras.)

Clevo L390T LCD PC
2008-05-07 03:32:00
Clevo L390T LCD PC Clevo exhibited its 19-inch LCD PC L390T during the CeBIT 2008. Equipped with Intel Processor and chipset, the pc offers WXGA+ (1440X900) resolution. It also features a 2.0 MP camera and DVD drive. It looks okay with the Flat panel. The appearance is not so much appealing, but, the features are good. (Via Cybertheater.com.)