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Asus Eee PC 901 Not To Have WiMAX Connectivity Reports Suggest [Asus?s Prom
2008-05-19 15:26:00 Reports just surfacing suggest that Asus has reconsidered including WiMAX connectivity as a stock feature in its up and coming Eee PC 901 mini notebook on the basis that coverage is not deemed as being sufficient to support as at the point of release which, if the reports are to be believed, somewhat fly in the face of Asus?s previous convictions that at least one of the Eee PC range would support 4G connectivity. More About: Computers , Prom , Wimax , Notebooks
Pentax Set to Release Optio V20 Point & Shoot Digital Camera [Successor to
2008-05-19 14:22:00 Following on from the release of their Optio V10 some six months ago, Pentax have announced that their new Optio V20 point and shoot digital camera, which comes with both smile and blink detection and an 8 megapixel CMOS sensor ? the same as the Optio V10 ? is set for release in Japan next month. More About: Digital Camera , Camera , Cameras , Release
AOL Acquisition of Bebo Social Networking Site Complete [Becomes Centrepiec
2008-05-19 13:50:00 AOL have just announced that it has now completed its well publicised acquisition of the Bebo social networking site which will now become the centrepiece of AOL?s People Networks business unit which already includes AIM, ICQ. More About: Social , Computers , Social Networking , Networking , Site
Wii Fit Dares to Call Young Girl ?Fat? ? Experts Call For Parental Warning
2008-05-19 13:25:00 Who could possibly have envisaged Nintendo?s Wii Fit as being the next software title to have ?nanny state? experts up in arms and calling for reclassification and even a ban, but, thanks to the fact that a certain Wii Fit balance board had the audacity to call a young girl ?fat? that?s exactly what?s happened. More About: Girl , Young , Experts , Computer Gaming , Warning
?Elite Blogger? Interview With Yours Truly Now Available Courtesy of Elite
2008-05-19 11:25:00 Those of you who are regular readers of TFTS (or, for that matter, our sister site e-Potpourri) may be interested in an interview just published by Elite Choice with yours truly - completed as part of their ongoing ?Elite Blogger ? series - in which I talk freely about TFTS and EP, their development and what makes me and the sites tick (apart from a steady stream of the amber liquid). More About: Interview
Zvue Spirit Stars & Stripes ?4th of July? MP3 Player Celebrates American Pa
2008-05-19 09:15:00 If you happen to be a US citizen looking to flaunt your undying patriotism what better way could there be than carrying around this Zvue Spirit MP3 player which not only comes emblazoned with the American flag but also sports a star shaped navigation pad, comes pre-loaded with no less than fifteen suitably patriotic songs, and which, naturally, appears to be made in China. More About: Stars , Player , Devices
Location Based Technologies Pocketfinder GPS Trackers ? Track People, Pets
2008-05-19 08:06:00 Whilst we?ve previously featured other GPS tracking devices allowing you to keep tabs on errant children, pets and Grandpa on his nitro boosted mobility scooter, the Pocketfinder range of trackers are billed by Location Based Technologies as being one of the few GPS trackers that have been designed specifically from the outset with their distinct role in mind. More About: People , Pets , Household Tech , Devices
Ikea Set to Sell Furnishings in Sims 2 Thanks to Expansion Pack [Ikea & Ele
2008-05-17 19:07:00 Whilst real life products being offering within games is nothing new ? Second Life being a prime example ? we couldn?t help but raise a smile concerning the news that the Swedish company known for its affordable furnishings are to have a range of their products made available in Electronic Arts? Sims 2 title thanks to an up and coming expansion pack. More About: Furnishings , Computer Gaming , Sell , Ikea
LG Produce World?s Largest Ever Circular LCD Display ? Elliptical Full Face
2008-05-16 20:51:00 LG have somewhat proudly announced that they have succeeded in producing the largest completely circular LCD display which brings forward the tantalising possibility of elliptical full LCD display watches and, in time, perhaps even circular digital photo frames as well as circular LCD display panels for mobile phones, rounded LCD automobile dashboard displays and curved displays on consumer electronics, et al. More About: Audio , World , Visual , Display , Face
Whimsical Mustang & Cadillac Rear Bumper Wall Shelves [Automotive Themed Ac
2008-05-16 17:59:00 Following on from such automotive themed gems as the extremely popular Desktop USB WPM Speedometer, the Gear Stick Coat Rack and the Car Wheel Alarm Clock with Gear Stick Control, and what with the weekend fast approaching (we tend to kick back a little on Fridays) the moment we happened across these equally whimsical Mustang & Cadillac Rear Bumper Wall Shelves we just knew that we had to feature them here on TFTS, if only on account of their novelty/curiosity value. More About: Automotive
iKey DT-5K-MEM-TP Tough Guy Industrial Membrane Keyboard Is One Tough Cooki
2008-05-16 16:43:00 If your standard desktop keyboard is not quite up to the level of hardship, knocks and spills you put it through perhaps this new DT-5K-MEM-TP Industrial Membrane Keyboard from iKey is just what you need as it?s built to withstand just about anything you can throw at it and, being crevice free, it?s a breeze to clean (and, yes, we are avoiding certain puns and references here, though its proving extremely difficult). More About: Computers , Keyboards , Tough
Asus Eee PC 901 Due June ? Atom Powered, Alloy Trims [And Logo Revisions]
2008-05-16 15:35:00 Having only posted about another competitor set to take on the Asus Eee just a couple of days ago, namely the up and coming MSI’s Atom powered Wind, reports just surfacing suggest that Asus will be launching a new Eee in the form of the Eee PC 901 in June which, apart sporting from some cosmetic changes, will be Atom powered and sport a few additional keys, some alloy trimming as well as the substitution of the Asus logo with an Eee PC logo. More About: Computers , Notebooks
Deal Extreme SY182M & DV136ZB Ultra Budget Digital Camcorders [Naturally Sp
2008-05-16 14:13:00 Those purveyors of all things cheap and cheerful (and overtly absolved of any sense of style) otherwise known as Deal Extreme have release two new budget priced digital camcorders for those on especially tight budgets in the form of the DV136ZB and SY182M, both of which offer flip out TFT screens and cases loaded with a host of stickers designed to remind you exactly what it is you?ve paid for (and, quite possibly, why). More About: Ultra , Camcorders , Cameras
Western Digital My DVR Expander External HDD Sports USB Connectivity, 500GB
2008-05-16 12:44:00 Western Digital have announced the latest model in their Expander series in the form of the WDH1S5000 My DVR Expander USB external hard drive (the previous model being SATA based) which offers half a terabyte of storage capacity ? enough to hold up to 60 hours of HD quality programming ? and which has been designed specifically to work with and ?expand? the capacity of DISH Network ViP-series HD DVRs, though compatibility with a broader range of DVRs is envisaged in the future. More About: Sports , Audio , Gadgets , Household Tech , Visual
R2D2 Screw Top Soy Sauce Bottle ? May The Soy Sauce Be With You
2008-05-16 11:33:00 For those of you into all things Star Wars and who just happen to have a particular penchant for Asian cuisine perhaps this somewhat tacky R2D2 Screw Top Soy Sauce Bottle may appeal ? though we suggest that any true Star Wars devotee will probably view this, much in the same way as ourselves, as a somewhat incredulous and frankly pathetic attempt to cash in on an excessively lucrative franchise.
iDial iPhone Analogue Style Rotary Dialler Application ? A Modern Touchscre
2008-05-15 19:02:00 Whist we?ve seen a drum machine application designed specifically for Apple?s iPhone, and even a particularly cool iPhone virtual Lego simulator, this rotary, analogue style dialler iDial application for the iPhone just about pips the aforementioned applications to the post in terms of overtly (retro inspired) coolness - though the virtual Lego application is undoubtedly a strong contender. More About: Mobile , Cell Phones , Iphone , Style , Modern
Customisable Sound Therapy AM/FM Radio [Relax to the Sound of the Sea, Rain
2008-05-15 17:38:00 Everyone has an array of particular sounds that serve to promote a sense of relaxation, ours being the sound of rain, but what if it?s not raining, or you like the sound of the sea but live on the 34th floor of a tower block 100 miles inland ? enter stage left this Customisable Sound Therapy AM/FM Radio . More About: Audio , Rain , Visual
World?s First Swimming Mask with Integrated 5MP Digital Camera [Snorkellers
2008-05-15 16:54:00 Whilst there are a host of underwater cameras currently available ? such as the previously featured SeaLife SL321 ECOshot ? these, in the main, tend to be hand operated but, for those that want to leave their hands free (to swim, for example, or gesticulate in sheer terror as a shark swims by) this swimming mask with integrated digital camera, billed as the world?s first, could be the answer. More About: Swimming , World , Digital Camera , Camera , Cameras
Aliph Jawbone Bluetooth Headset Updated ? 50% Smaller, Better Sound Quality
2008-05-15 15:36:00 Aliph have announced that their highly popular, award winning ?designer? Jawbone Bluetooth Headset (see link for video) has been updated resulting in the device being around half the size of the original Jawbone, though the changes are far from just aesthetic. More About: Mobile , Audio , Cell Phones
Lego Brick Inspired Correction Tape Pen [Ultimate Lego Themed Office Desk A
2008-05-15 14:00:00 In our tireless bid to help you transform your otherwise probably rather dull office working space into a Lego themed desktop playground we now have these Lego themed correction tape pens to add to the previously featured Lego Brick Inspired Desk top Calendar, Star Wars Lego Pen Set and Lego Brick Lunchbox. More About: Office , Ultimate
DVD-4100 Touchscreen LCD In-Car TV/DVD/MP3 Player Head Unit ? Watch The Lat
2008-05-15 13:24:00 Whilst these days it?s illegal in many countries to use a cell phone whilst driving, unless via a handsfree unit, how about throwing caution to the wind an watching the latest Hollywood/Bollywood blockbuster whilst hurtling along safe in the knowledge that, whilst you may well run head on into people or other traffic, at least you were feeling suitably entertained at the time ? indeed, if you?re watching a comedy, you may even die with a smile on your face. More About: Watch , Audio , Player , Devices , Visual
OCZ Technology Intro DIY Gaming Notebooks ? ?Dream it, Configure it, Create
2008-05-15 12:23:00 OCZ Technology have announced a new ?pioneering? Do-It-Yourself (DIY) Gaming Notebook Program allowing users to purchase unconfigured notebooks and pick and choose components ? from CPUs to memory, to HDD/SSD options, etc ? in a bid to create the gaming notebook of their dreams (or as close as budget constraints will allow) which OCZ Technology will then subsequently professionally assemble on the user?s behalf prior to shipping. More About: Computers , Notebooks , Dream
Dell Refutes WSJ Report Concerning XPS Gaming Systems Facing the Axe [XPS G
2008-05-14 20:15:00 Only yesterday we posted concerning a report in the WSJ that claimed that Dell ?s XPS performance gaming range of PCs were to be discontinued but, in a statement released today, a Dell spokeswoman has acted to reassure those with XPS gaming rigs that Dell not only has absolutely no intention of axing the range but will also ?continue to refresh them to keep them on the front edge of gaming?. More About: Gaming , Computers , Report , Notebooks
Microsoft Intros LifeCam VX-500 & LifeCam VX-5000 ?Fun & Flexible? Webcams
2008-05-14 16:24:00 Microsoft have announced their new LifeCam VX-500 and LifeCam VX-5000 webcams which, according to their press release, will change our perception of webcams as being ?boring and bulky? to that of being ?fun and flexible? and which feature a ?unique bendable attachment base’ though, with descriptions such as this, one could almost be forgiven for concluding that MS were launching a series of sex aids. More About: Computers , Microsoft , Devices , Cameras , Webcams
Hanns-G Release Budget 28? HG281DJ 1080p HD LCD Monitor [Low Price HD TFT M
2008-05-14 13:57:00 If you?re in the market for a new monitor that?s capable of displaying 1080p HD quality imagery but will prove easy on the pocket, you may be interested in Hanns-G?s new 28? HG281DJ TFT LCD which, apart from offering 1920 x 1200 pixel resolution also comes with HDMI as well as VGA connectivity and integrated stereo speakers. More About: Computers , Audio , Gadgets , Devices , Visual
MSI Wind Atom Powered Mini Notebook ? Unashamedly Designed to Steal Asus Ee
2008-05-14 13:07:00 Following on from the phenomenal success of Asus ?s Eee series of mini notebooks we?ve seen a host of contenders vie for a slice of the (extremely lucrative) action and, of them all, whilst we have developed a particular soft spot for Hewlett-Packard?s Mini -Note, it looks like MSI?s up and coming Wind mini notebook, apart from sporting a somewhat curious name, is going to prove hard to ignore. More About: Computers , Notebook
Sony Unveil New Xplod In-Car CD Players with Emphasis on Digital Media Supp
2008-05-14 11:27:00 Sony has unveiled two new Xplod in-car CD audio systems in the form of the Xplod CDX-GT920U and the Xplod CDX-GT620U in-dash units, both of which have been designed from the ground up very much with digital media in mind in offering a host of digital audio file format support as well as sporting integrated USB ports. More About: Media , Audio , Players , Sony , Devices
Cannon Selphy CP760 & Selphy CP770 ?Basket-Style? Compact Photo Printers Hi
2008-05-13 21:25:00 Cannon?s new Selphy compact photo printers, namely the Selphy CP760 and Selphy CP770 - billed by Cannon themselves as sporting a ?basket-style? design - both of which feature a proprietary lamination process to help reduce image bleeding and blurring ? as well as offering resistance to fingerprint marks and smudging ? are at last available to US based consumers. More About: Photo , Computers , Devices , Style , Basket
Kodak Offer Easyshare Digital Picture Frames with Preloaded Content Via Kod
2008-05-13 20:21:00 Kodak have announced that the members of its Kodak Gallery online photo service ? which presently boasts a worldwide user base of around 70 million ? can now order its range of Easyshare digital picture frames via the online application which can be preloaded with content, selected via users Gallery accounts, to the tune of some 100 images at the point of purchase. More About: Audio , Kodak , Household Tech , Picture , Visual
Creative Announce 4GB MoVo T200 MP3 Player [MV-T24G-BK USB Flash Based MP3
More articles from this author:2008-05-13 18:20:00 Having only just posted about Creative ?s new Vado Camcorder and, just prior to that, Creative?s USB Sound Blaster X-Fi Surround 5.1 now - on what is rapidly very much becoming ?Creative?s week? here on TFTS ? we also have news of a new MP3 player from Creative known as the MoVo T200. More About: Audio , Flash , Player , Devices 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 |
