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Panasonic Viera SV-ME70 Waterproof Portable LCD for Watching TV in the Bath
2008-06-05 02:01:00
Panasonic Japan has announced the SV-ME70 and SV-ME75 portable LCD TV’s the only difference between the two is that the latter supports video recording. Targeting women in their 20’s the 5 inch LCD TV comes in white and pink and is designed specifically to work in the harsh kitchen environment. Not only can it withstand occasional water splashes you can also put it under a running tap, hell it even works underwater so you can use it in the bathroom without fear. The ME75 comes with a 1GB SD card slot which can record upto 30 minutes of TV programming. The onboard Lithium Ion battery is good enough for 2 hours 30 minutes of TV viewing. The unit measures 165×92.9×22.1mm and weighs 250 grams with the battery. Both the models go on sale in Japan from June 20 with the Panasonic Viera SV-ME70 selling for 38,000 Yen ($ 380) and the SV-ME75 will sell for 45,000 Yen ($ 450). —Source Relevant Posts March 6, 2008 — Samsung Adds a Little Elegance With The PAVV 650 ...
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AMD Gets Official with ATI Mobility Radeon HD 3800 And PowerXpress
2008-06-05 01:57:00
AMD’s on a roll at Computex, and it’s keeping the stream alive with two more decently important announcements. First off, the company is making the ATI Mobility Radeon HD 3800 official, which is said to “triple top-of-the-line graphics performance in comparison to the previous generation ATI Mobility Radeon GPUs.” The unit also enables laptop makers to include CrossFireX technology for the first time, so yeah, there’s that. Moving on, we’ve got the low down on its PowerXpress technology, which enables users to “double or triple the performance of the integrated graphics processor when plugged into a wall socket or extend their battery life by over an hour while on the go.” In actuality, it’s a variant of ATI Hybrid Graphics Technology for lappies, giving folks the option to switch between a Mobility Radeon HD 3400 series GPU and an integrated AMD M780G without the need for a reboot. If your eyebrows just perked up, you can snag s...
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Rock Out! Guitar Hero: On Tour DS Bundle Spotted
2008-06-05 01:55:00
Toys ‘R’ Us has given us the first look at a definite must-have for any on-the-go wannabe rock god. Priced at $179.99, the limited edition Nintendo DS Guitar Hero Bundle includes the game, Guitar Grip, and a swanky two-toned silver & black DS Lite with silkscreened Guitar Hero logo. (You know, in case the stylus strumming and shouts of “Star Power!” don’t give away what game you’re playing.) The bundle goes on sale June 29, one week after the, er … “light rock” version of Guitar Hero: On Tour . Given all the evidence, we’re pretty much convinced Nintendo is going for some kind of record for “most bundles and color variations of a handheld gaming system ever.” —Source Relevant Posts May 10, 2008 — Nintendo DS, Guitar Hero on Tour bundles coming this June October 28, 2007 — Guitar Hero 3 Goes On Sale, Gets Unboxed, Melts Countless Faces October 27, 2007 — Limited Edition White PlayStat...
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Honlai Introduces MP100 LCoS Projector
2008-06-05 01:50:00
Honlai recently introduced a new projector to its lineup, the Honlai MP100 0.44” LCoS projector. This projector sports 15 Lumens and has a 640 x 480 VGA native resolution. In addition, the contrast ratio is 200:1 and native aspect ratio is 4:3. On the upside to the minimal capabilities (when compared to the competition) this projector is capable of 20,000 hrs. of lamp life and utilizes 16.7 million colors for the display. According to the company, this projector is capable of a 37-inch image from its 5-watt LED, which is quite impressive. —Source Relevant Posts June 3, 2008 — Hitachi kicks out CP-X206 and CP-X306 3LCD projectors April 16, 2008 — ViewSonic ships $499 budget DLP projector September 8, 2007 — Full High Definition Epson Projector June 3, 2008 — Canon rolls out WUXGA REALiS WUX10, REALiS SX80 LCOS projectors April 8, 2008 — Alliance International Announces AVIO’s IP-60E Intelligent Projector March 31, 2008 — Hitachi intros s...

HTC Touch Pro Advances Slide-Out Windows Mobile Action
2008-06-05 01:03:00
HTC’s going back to what they do best—Windows Mobile phones with slide-out QWERTY keyboards—by way of the HTC Touch Pro, also known as the HTC Raphael. It’s got a very Touch-Diamond-like back, and has 7.2 Mbps HSDPA, 512MB internal storage, 288MB RAM, microSD slot, a 2.8-inch VGA screen, 3.2-megapixel camera, GPS, video calling and a 1350 mAh battery that gives 8 hours of talk time. TouchFLO 3D, the improved UI we saw back on the Touch Diamond, is also there, along with a YouTube app and Google Maps (works w/ that GPS). Release date looks like late summer for Europe, Asia and the Middle East, then later 2008 for North and Latin America. We really like the way the Touch Diamond shaped up, but we’re partial to this version of HTC’s form factor. Windows Mobile really isn’t Windows Mobile without a sturdy keyboard. —Source Relevant Posts February 27, 2008 — LG’s 10000:1 Contrast Ratio Monitor November 5, 2007 — GPhone Is Officia...
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Olympus E420 Digital Camera Reviewed
2008-06-04 05:18:00
Olympus E-420 digital SLR camera review : Although we just experienced a hectic period with many introductions, Olympus introduced, rather unexpectedly, their new digital SLR sibling; the Olympus E-420. The latest Olympus E-420 is clearly based on the E-410 that was introduced last year, but has undergone some obvious changes when it comes to the inner parts of the camera. Almost immediately after the introduction, we received a full production model in combination with the standard ZUIKO Digital zoom lens (14-42mm) and a beautiful super compact lens, the 25mm pancake f/2.8 lens. Olympus E-420 vs E-410 DSLR Even though the Olympus E-420 may look similar to its predecessor; a number of subtle changes can still be noted. A few symbols have been added to the housing, and the previously green-coloured symbols are now blue. In addition, the small handgrip now features a clearly perceptible edge which should give the camera a more stable hand-fit. And last but not least, the LCD monitor o...
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Canon Rolls Out WUXGA REALiS WUX10, REALiS SX80 LCOS Projectors
2008-06-04 05:11:00
It looks like Canon ’s laid claim to not one but two “world’s first” titles today, with it rolling out the world’s first WUXGA LCOS in the form of the REALiS WUX10 and the world’s first PictBridge compatible with its new REALiS SX80 (also LCOS-based). In addition to a 1920 x 1200 resolution, the REALiS WUX10 also boasts 3,200 lumens of brightness, a 1,000:1 contrast ratio, and some of Canon’s propriety features like its AISYS (Aspectual Illumination System) Optical Engine, which promises to maximize the performance of the LCOS panels. The REALiS SX80, on the other hand, takes things down to a still decent SXGA+ resolution, along with 3,000 lumens of brightness, a 900:1 contrast ratio, and that aforementioned USB / PictBridge connectivity. Both models also boast just about all the ports you could want, including DVI, HDMI and component, as well as that all-important built-in 1W speaker. As you might have guessed, neither of them come cheap, al...
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Remote Controlled Wall Mount System for your Flat Screen TV
2008-06-04 05:06:00
In these days wall mounted flat-screen TV’s are more and more popular and affordable. A lot of people buy them, because they look good mounted on the wall, and they also save space. Inca is in the business of helping you decide what to do with your flat panel. Their newest creation is the P/N 900810-5A-WPS “Off the Wall ” unit. At the press of a button, you can bring your TV out from the wall and rotate it to the most desired viewing position. With the touch of a button, you can also initiate automatic commands that reverse motions, from any position, to bring the fl at-screen back to the wall. Based on a swivel and pull-out, the TV Mount is controlled by remote. The system features a recessed box and cable management, so your wall will be clutter-free of wires. If you have adjoining rooms where you might want, say, to view your kitchen TV in the dining room, you’ll get plenty of good use from the swivel feature. If you are interested in this system you can check out Inca’s...
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PS3 Costs $247 Per Year to Run
2008-06-04 03:10:00
Aussie consumer agency Choice has put together a study of the power consumption of everyday household appliances and, surprise surprise, the leaf blower that is the PS3 comes out at the bottom of the league. Sony’s console burns through 31.74 kWh per week when idling, which is five times the energy used by a refrigerator, and ten times the juice sipped by the Wii. To be fair, a fridge is left on 24/7, whereas a console tends to be switched into standby mode a lot of the time. Those lazy readers who need a little prodding should take note of the costs of leaving their PlayStation running: over a year, it adds up to US$237. Compared to this, the MacBook Pro — not usually known for running cool — looks as thirsty as a desert cactus, a using only 3.66 kWh per week; almost one tenth the appetite of the PS3. So, switching off between sessions could save enough cash to actually buy a Wii. Alternatively, you could put the hot PS3 inside the cold refrigerator and watch as ...
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Acer Aspire One: Also Priced To Kick Assus, Soon To Pack 3G
2008-06-04 03:05:00
Acer has just announced their new 8.9″ Aspire One ultraportable laptop. With a starting price of just $379, configurations include an Intel Atom processor, up to 1GB of RAM and either 8GB of flash storage or an 80GB hard drive as well as a choice between Linpus Linux Lite and Windows XP. Nothing here is out of the ordinary for this new class of laptops except its competitive price and that future iterations are planned with 3G data support—yes, your computer may finally replace your smartphone. Read on for more details: Acer Presents the Aspire one Your New Mobile Internet Device TAIPEI, Taiwan & SAN JOSE, Calif. —(Business Wire)— Jun. 3, 2008 Acer, the third largest vendor in the global PC market (source: Gartner data, 4Q 2007), today presented the Aspire one, an all-new communication device designed to make online activities fast, simple and cool. The Aspire one is a brand new product which, despite its size, is not just another notebook: it’s a stylish all-...
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MSI Wind: Priced To Kick Assus
2008-06-04 02:58:00
The 10” MSI Wind has just been priced at $399 (Linux) and $499 (XP). Asus just got some real competition. Here are the full details: The 2.6 lbs Wind features 5+ HR battery life, Windows XP, ergonomic keyboard, and 80G hard drive all for under $500 CITY OF INDUSTRY, CA – June 3rd, 2008 – MSI Computer, a leading manufacturer of computer hardware products and solutions, is excited to announce the official launch of the much anticipated Wind Notebook. The Wind, an acronym for “Wi-Fi Network Device,” is the first 10” notebook to feature the speedy new Intel Atom™ 1.6GHz processor “Intel is excited to collaborate with MSI to usher in the next generation of mobile computing devices,” said Steve Dallman, Intel VP Sales and marketing Group and GM, Worldwide Reseller Channel Organization. “The Wind’s user–friendly design, combined with the low power and 45nm High-K process of the Intel Atom processor, makes for an exceptional netbook.” Weighing in at just 2.6 lbs, ...
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Free AT&T Wi-Fi Rolls Out At Starbucks
2008-06-03 14:57:00
Starbucks and AT&T have revealed the details of their much discussed free Wi-Fi plan (up to 2 hours daily). To use the free access you must create an AT&T Wi-Fi account, use your Starbucks card once within the last 30 days (loading money counts), and agree to let AT&T spam you send up to four emails per year. In exchange you get access to a maximum of 2 hours of free Wi-Fi per day which has to be in one session (you can’t leave and come back in the same day). —Source Relevant Posts May 1, 2008 — AT&T offers free WiFi for iPhone users June 4, 2008 — Rock out! Guitar Hero: On Tour DS bundle spotted May 22, 2008 — New FujiFilm FinePix Z200fd May 4, 2008 — massive led wall powered by the sun May 1, 2008 — Space boomerang April 16, 2008 — Scandyna iPod Docks Amplify External Speakers April 15, 2008 — Lenovo IdeaPad U110 Ultraportable Notebook Surfaces for $1999 March 30, 2008 — AT&T LG Vu Specs, Images Leaked Fe...
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Hitachi Kicks Out CP-X206 And CP-X306 3LCD Projectors
2008-06-03 14:56:00
Look out — here’s comes a couple more snoozers from Hitachi . Sure, the CP-X206 and CP-X306 3LCD projectors will find their place in the wild, wild world, but with a 1,024 x 768 native resolution, that place isn’t apt to be your home theater. Respectively, you’ll find 2,200 and 2,600 lumens, while they both offer up a 500:1 contrast ratio, built-in 7-watt speaker and 29 dB noise rating in Whisper Mode. Clearly designed with classrooms and offices in mind, Hitachi threw in some swank anti-theft functionality, remote monitoring / management and a 2,000-hour hybrid filter. We’ve all been left out of the loop in regard to pricing, but it’s not like this thing just rocketed up your list of must-have gizmos, right? —Source Relevant Posts March 31, 2008 — Hitachi intros short-throw CPX3 WXGA projector April 16, 2008 — ViewSonic ships $499 budget DLP projector June 4, 2008 — Honlai Introduces MP100 LCoS Projector June 3, 2008 &mdas...
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New Tokyoflash Watches: Scramble & Progression
2008-06-03 14:52:00
The Japanese watch importer Tokyoflash has announced two new amazing timepieces - Scramble and Progression, both from the Nekura company. They feature full colored LEDs embedded beneath the LCD interface. A single touch of the upper button illuminates the display using the color of your choice (blue, green, cyan, red, pink or orange). Scramble As well as being able to select the color, the watches are equipped with a multi-color mode which rotates through all the colors, glowing brightly to highlight the current time. And they both feature “a custom engraved, self-adjusting wristband seamlessly engineered from stainless steel and finished with a neatly designed clasp.” Progression You can get the Scramble and Progression Nekura watches from the Tokyoflash website for ¥12,900 (about $124 USD) a pop. —Source Relevant Posts December 9, 2007 — Tomato’s .3-inch thick 60GB HDD August 13, 2007 — LG’s LG-SC330 Slider Phone June 4, 2008 — Honlai I...
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Asus Eee Box B202: Our First Look, Plus Official Specs (Only $300)
2008-06-03 00:37:00
The other toy Asus brought for us to look at is their upcoming Eee Box, which will launch mid-July in the US. Running on a 1.6GHz Atom processor, it comes in Windows XP and Linux versions, both of which are blissfully cheap: $269 for the base 1GB RAM, 80GB storage Linux model, $299 for XP. Memory and storage are configurable, running from 512MB to 2GB, and 80GB to 250GB, respectively. 802.11n is standard, and it has a pleasant number of ports—serious potential as a TV streamer box (as commenters have pointed out, lack of optical drive and HDMI out is definitely limiting here). We didn’t get to see it in action, but it’s definitely a cute, well-built package for the money. All the dirty details below. Name and Model: Eee Box B202 OS: Linux System/ Hardware Compatible with Windows XP Processor: Intel Atom N270 (1.6 GHz, FSB 533) Memory: DDRII 512 MB / 1 GB / 2 GB (see US configs below) Storage: 80 GB / 120 GB / 160 GB / 250 GB (see US configs below) Chipset: 945GSE + IC...
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Atom-Based Asus Eee PC 901 Specs; WiMax Version in the Works
2008-06-03 00:30:00
Long unofficially official, Asus is finally showing off its Atom -based Eee PC 901, which is remarkably speedier than the 900 with a 1.6GHz Diamondville processor. Expected to launch tomorrow, besides the predicted addition of Bluetooth, the specs are otherwise the same: 1GB RAM, memory card slot, 12GB of storage for the Windows XP flavor, 20 for Linux. Asus is promising four to six hours of battery life. There is a WiMax version in the works (it’s being shown at the WiMax Expo), but it’s a little further out. No pricing yet, but we’d heard $650 earlier. —Source Relevant Posts May 24, 2008 — ASUS developing Eee tablet PC? March 5, 2008 — Gigabyte Unveiled M700 and M528 Ultra-Mobile PC October 31, 2007 — Asus Eee Notebook On Sale At NewEgg August 10, 2007 — Raon EVERUN With HSDPA Connection June 3, 2008 — Acer Aspire One: Also Priced To Kick Assus, Soon To Pack 3G May 14, 2008 — First Intel Atom based MID gets priced —...
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RAmos T8 4.3-inch Touchscreen PMP Introduced
2008-05-28 01:20:00
RAmos may have done it again - astonish us with yet another iPod Touch-like device. The Blue Magic T8 PMP looks good with its 4.3-inch touch screen taking most of the front. It?s only 10mm thick - thin for a 4.3-inch player. We don?t know much yet about the T8 but expect an Fm radio ...
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Cellphone Cameras To Go To 8 Megapixels With OmniVision?s BSI Sensor?
2008-05-28 00:50:00
OmniVision is already the the largest supplier of CMOS image sensors in the world, and now its new OmniBSITM chip design promises the world’s first consumer 8-megapixel cellphone camera. The new chip uses a technique that’s been around for a while, called backside illumination, that allows more light to reach each pixel. And that allows ...
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Blazing Samsung 256GB SSD Is The One We?ve Been Waiting For
2008-05-28 00:45:00
This is the solid-state drive that we’ve been waiting for: a full 256GB, which Samsung says is “the world’s fastest and largest capacity 2.5-inch, MLC-based SSD with SATA II Interface.” Sick sequential read and sequential write speeds of 200 and 160 MBps, respectively, put it in the same speed range of more nimble single-level cell ...
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Hop-on Releases $10 Pre-paid GSM Phone
2008-05-28 00:41:00
Hop-On today announces that its GSM cell phone, the Hop1800, is now available in the United States for $10 USD, and worldwide. Both HOP1800 phones, one a Dual-band 850/1900MHz or the 900/1800MHz for Europe and Asia, weigh a scant 77 grams, offers 4 hours of talk time, 150 hours of standby time and polyphonic ring ...
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ASUS Developing Eee Tablet PC?
2008-05-24 21:59:00
ASUS may have a tablet version of the Eee PC ready as early as June, says Australia’s Current. Regional retail manager Emmanuele Silanesu says that the company is looking into a touchscreen device in a form other than “just a clamshell” and might make its debut at the industry benchmark Computex show, which starts June ...
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Pentax Kicks Out The Waterproof Optio W60
2008-05-23 03:59:00
Pentax has been cranking out waterproof Optio point-and-shoots for a while now, and the company’s latest, the W60, doesn’t really break from the company’s successful basic formula. The 10 megapixel shooter packs a 2.5-inch LCD, 5x optical zoom that doesn’t ever extend out from the main camera body, 720p movie mode, ISO 6400 sensitivity and ...
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Eizo Unveils 24? Full HD Gaming Monitor
2008-05-23 03:58:00
Eizo, a Japanese company renowned for its quality LCDs, is set to release the FlexScan HD2452W. What?s exciting about the new display is that it?s pitched at gamers, and has a 24-inch Full HD (WUXGA) screen with a contrast ratio of 1000:1 and 450Cd/m2 brightness. This little wonder also features dual HDMI, DVI-D HDCP, D4-Video, S-Video, D-SUB, ...
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First Look: Acer Aspire Predator Gaming PC
2008-05-23 03:57:00
At an event in Germany earlier this week, Acer launched a new series of gaming PCs branded the Aspire Predator range. We were there to check out the new machine and see how it measures up against what else is on the market. Interestingly, the company said that it is banking on the anti-Internet angle and ...
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Alienware Redefines ?World?s Most Powerful? With Relaunch Of Area-51 ALX De
2008-05-23 03:54:00
The best just got better. Alienware ? the leading manufacturer of high-performance desktop, notebook and entertainment systems ? has announced the relaunch of its acclaimed Area -51 ALX desktop. Long held as the standard ...
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Yoto M400 Announced
2008-05-23 03:53:00
We?ve seen the Yoto M300 and were impressed by how closely it resembles the iPhone face front. Its successor, will be even closer to the iPhone in looks coming with with a more compact and slimmer design (see a comparison photo after the break). Well, you?ll have to take Yuantong?s word for it. The M400 adds ...
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Sony?s MicroVault Click Excellence Drives Are Bill And Ted Approved
2008-05-23 03:51:00
Sony’s MicroVault Click and Click Excellence range of USB drives were just announced in Europe . “Click,” as in a clicking, retractable design with up to 16GB of flash capacity. “Excellence,” as in an un-heinous 32MBps read and 11MBps write speed with a comforting, blinky-LED light for visual data flow. Unfortunately, the most excellent model is ...
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New FujiFilm FinePix Z200fd
2008-05-23 03:23:00
Here’s yet another compact digital camera, the FinePix Z200fd. It features a 10Mpix censor with a 2.7? LCD, 52MB internal memory, SD, SDHC, and xD card support, 5x optical zoom, and an ISO range from 64 to 1600, and the very interesting Love Timer an equivalent of the Smile shutter but this time, closer you ...
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Microsoft Intros The VX-5000 And VX-500 LifeCams, LX-2000 Headset
2008-05-15 04:01:00
Microsoft really wants you to do some video conferencing, okay? Why else would they release the LifeCam VX-5000 and VX-500 webcams? Apparently gunning for some of that juicy video-chat market, the boys and girls in Redmond have introduced two models sure to find a home perched atop any monitor. Both cams sport VGA resolution and ...
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Alienware To Bring Out Low-cost AMD Graphics Powerhouse
2008-05-15 03:58:00
Dell’s Alienware unit is slated to put AMD-ATI front and center. The Dell subsidiary will bring out a relatively low-cost game PC with dual ATI graphics chips within the next two weeks. This comes in the wake of a report that Dell will phase out its XPS game PC line in favor of Alienware systems. Alienware will ...
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