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TFTS Gets A Fresh New Look [TFTS V3 At Your Service]
2008-06-11 00:45:00 Its been a while in the making and its taken a non-stop 48 hour stint ? hence no posts during this period - to tweak it to match our initial ?vision?, but at last the new look is now live and (touching wood) we appear to have most the creases ... More About: Site News , Service , Fresh
Oregon Scientific Intro ATC3K Waterproof ?Action Cam? Video Camera [Helmet
2008-06-08 18:37:00 Aimed specifically at outdoor types looking to capture the their pursuits for posterity, Oregon Scientifics new ATC3K Waterproof ?Action Cam? Video Camera not only boasts weatherproofing (including waterproofing) but is also designed to endure the sort of environments that would see other digital cameras failing at the first hurdle and, ... More About: Cameras
Aiptek Intro AHD Z500 Plus 1080p Budget HD Camcorder [Successor to Aiptek's
2008-06-07 12:53:00 Aiptek have unveiled the latest in their range of competitively priced camcorders in the form of the Aiptek AHD 500 Plus which, apart from offering 1080p HD 1440 x 1080 resolution capture with true 16:6 aspect ratio (as well as 720p recording at 60fps) also sports 3x optical zoom and ... More About: Gadgets , Camcorder , Cameras , Budget , Intro
Western Digital 20,000RPM ?Super? VelociRaptor HDD To Take Fight To Solid S
2008-06-07 00:43:00 According to ?several sources close to the hard drive industry? Western Digital is purportedly working on a new 20,000rpm version of its VelociRaptor, at the time of writing the world?s fastest SATA HDD, which is intended to directly compete against solid state drives in offering comparable speeds but with potentially ... More About: Computers , Devices , Fight , Super
Philips WSXGA 22? & 1080p HD 52? 3D ?Auto-Stereoscopic? LCD Displays Set Fo
2008-06-06 23:58:00 Phillips have announced that their new 52? 1080p HD and 22? WSXGA ?Auto -Stereoscopic? 3D LCD displays, which utilise WOWvx technology to add a sense of true depth to 2D imagery, are not only set to be displayed as InfoComm later this month but will become available to consumers in the ... More About: Audio , Gadgets , Visual , Philips
Heyerdahl Nokia N8800 Diamond Limited Edition Cell Phone [Diamond Encrusted
2008-06-06 19:52:00 Norwegian jewellers Thomas Heyerdahl have unveiled their latest creation, following on in the footsteps of previous creations such as their diamond encrusted iPod Shuffle, in the form of the Nokia N8800 Diamond which serves to transform a standard Nokia N8800 Arte into a strictly limited edition handset with serious bling ... More About: Mobile , Phone , Cell Phones , Cell Phone
Creative PCI Express Sound Blaster X-Fi Titanium Fatal1ty Professional Seri
2008-06-06 18:21:00 Following on from announcing their new Sound Blaster X-Fi External USB 5.1 Channel eXtreme Fidelity Surround Sound Audio Solution For Notebooks, Creative have announced the immediate availability of their new PCI Express Sound Blaster X-Fi Titanium Fatal1ty Professional Series sound card which is very much aimed at high-end gamers ? ... More About: Computers , Devices
LG Unveil KC550 Orsay 5MP Camera Cell Phone with Motion Sensor Gaming [LG K
2008-06-06 16:13:00 LG have unveiled their up and coming LG KC550 Orsay camera cell phone which, apart from sporting 5 megapixel photo capture capabilities courtesy of its integrated Schneider-Kreuznach lens also includes six games that utilise the KC550?s built-in gyroscopic motion sensor allowing for ?gesture style? gaming either on the handset or, ... More About: Gaming , Mobile , Phone , Cell Phones , Cell Phone
Sony Announce 7 New XBR Series Bravia Flat Panel LCD HDTV Displays [New Son
2008-06-06 15:16:00 Hot on the heels of announcing their up and coming HT-IS100 Bravia Theatre Micro System, Sony have also announced no less than seven new XBR Series Bravia flat panel HDTV LCD displays comprising of two new XBR8 Series LCD displays, the 55? KDL-55XBR8 and 46? KDL-46XBR8, two XBR7 Series displays, ... More About: Audio , Gadgets , Visual
Sony Intro HT-IS100 Bravia 5.1 HD Home Theatre Micro System [Ultra Compact,
2008-06-06 13:14:00 Sony have announced their new HT-IS100 Bravia Theatre Micro System which serves to distinguish itself on account of its extremely compact speakers, each measuring ?roughly the size of a gold ball? (incidentally, the very same micro speakers included with Sony?s HT10), whilst offering all you?d expect from a Sony home ... More About: Audio , Gadgets , Home , Sony
iHome Follows iP99 with ZN9B Zune AM/FM Clock Radio Docking Station [The Wo
2008-06-06 12:33:00 Following on from launching the iHome iP99 iPhone AM/FM Clock Radio Docking Station, billed as being the ?first speaker system that docks, charges and plays music from the iPhone without sacrificing any of its functionality? iHome have just announced their new iHome ZN9B Zune AM/FM Clock Radio Docking Station catering, ... More About: Audio , Time
Polaroid PoGo ZINK Digital Instant Mobile Photo Printer Set For Release [Fi
2008-06-05 18:10:00 In line with expectations, Polaroid?s new PoGo ZINK portable printer (or, to give it it?s full, somewhat elongated title, Polaroid?s PoGo ZINK Digital Instant Mobile Photo Printer) looks set to become available tomorrow (June 6) as originally touted in Polaroid?s previous press releases, though initial reactions have been, at best, ... More About: Audio , Visual , Pogo
Sanyo Release 1080i Xacti DMX- HD1010 Camcorder Featuring Slow Motion Video
2008-06-05 14:01:00 Sanyo have announced their latest camcorder in their highly popular Xacti series in the form of the Xacti DMX- HD1010 HD camcorder which, apart from offering 1080i video capture also comes with slow motion video recording, whereby the Xacti DMX- HD1010 captures video at up to an impressive 300fps, and ... More About: Video , Gadgets , Camcorder , Cameras , Release
Cannon Announce REALiS WUX10 High-End HD Multi-Media Projector [World?s Fir
2008-06-05 10:50:00 Following on from the recent release of their REALiS SX80 projector - the first projector to offer PictBridge connectivity - Cannon have announced a the upcoming availability for their high-end REALiS WUX10 multi-media projector which is, according to Cannon, the first p[rojector in the world to offer WUXGA (1920 x ... More About: Media , Audio , World , Gadgets , Visual
Southwing SH240 Bluetooth Headset Gets US Release via AT&T [SH240 Featuring
2008-06-05 10:06:00 Southwing have announced that they are to make their new SH240 bluetooth headset, which features Whisper Mode, which announces incoming calls, and Auto Call Pickup technology (the latter serving to automatically answer incoming calls in three seconds without any user intervention) is to become available to US consumers exclusively through ... More About: Mobile , Audio , Cell Phones , Bluetooth , Headset
Westinghouse Unveil Series of New HDTV LCD Displays, From HDTVs to HDTV/DVD
2008-06-04 17:09:00 Westinghouse obviously don?t believe in doing things by half in announcing a raft of new HDTV displays ranging from HDTVs (TX-42F430S, TX-47F430S, TX-52F480S) to the VK-40F580D HDTV/DVD combo, a series of portables (PT-16H120S, PT-19H140S and the dual hinged PT-16H610S) and a new set of screens aimed specifically at the discerning ... More About: Audio , Gadgets , Series , Visual , Displays
LG Announce New Blu-Ray Optical Disk Drives Sporting 6X Burn Speeds [BE06,
2008-06-04 15:03:00 LG have announced a new trio of Blu-ray optical disk drives, namely the BE06, GBC-H20L and GBW-H20L, which offer up to 6x recording speeds and well as integrated SecurDisc and LightScribe technology facilitating content access control and the creation of ?direct-to-disc? labels directly via the drives respectively. ?LG drives offer everyday ... More About: Computers , Optical , Disk , Devices , Sporting
Kensington USB Dual Monitor Adapter [DVI USB Monitor Adapter, Up To Six Scr
2008-06-04 14:21:00 For those looking to add additional screens to their PC setups on an above what their graphic card is capable of providing, Kensington ?s new USB Dual Monitor Adapter, which works with both Windows and Mac operating systems (the latter courtesy of a beta driver) could be just what you need. Capable ... More About: Computers , Devices , Notebooks
Pure Digital Technologies Flip Mino Budget ?YouTube? Camcorder Launched [Up
2008-06-04 13:57:00 Having watched a host of companies release budget ?YouTube? camcorders designed to muscle in on the extreme popularity of there Flip Video Camcorder s, Pure Digital Technologies have decided to fight back with the launch of their improved Flip Mino which comes in at 40% smaller than the Flip Ultra yet ... More About: Youtube , Audio , Visual
Epson Launch Flagship Stylus NX400 All In One Colour Printer & Scanner [Eps
2008-06-04 00:48:00 Epson has today launched their flagship Epson Stylus NX400 ?All in One? Ink Jet which, apart from serving as a colour printer, comes complete with integrated 2.5? tilting LCD display allowing the end user to easily and quickly transfer files, as well as select, copy and print brilliant, border-free photos ... More About: Computers , Household Tech , Devices , Printer , Launch
iHome Intros iH69 & iH70 Desktop Computer Speaker iPod Docking Stations [Bi
2008-06-03 21:59:00 iHome has unveiled two new iPod speaker docking stations, simply known as the iH69 and iH70, which are not only designed to offer speaker units and a recharging station for all dockable iPods but which, in an apparent ?world first?, also connect directly to your PC or Mac allowing users ... More About: Computers , Audio , Desktop , Speaker , Ipod
TokyoFlash Nekura Progression & Nekura Scramble Hybrid LCD Display Wrist Wa
2008-06-03 18:18:00 TokyoFlash have announced the latest in their range of innovative and decidedly modern wrist watches in the form of the Nekura Scramble and Nekura Progression Hybrid LCD Display Wrist Watches which come with multi-colour LED light guide allowing you to chose the display?s colour according to either your mood, or ...
MSI Press Release Details MSI Wind Notebook Pricing [MSI 10? Wind Goes For
2008-06-03 17:29:00 With Computex now well and truly in full swing, as expected, it seems that the mini/micro notebook war is heating up what with Acer just announcing their Aspire One, Dell seemingly set to announce their new Mini Inspiration, Asus officially unveiling their Eee PC 901 and Eee PC 1000/H models ... More About: Computers , Press Release , Notebook , Press , Wind
Acer Intro Aspire One Mini Notebook [?Not Just Another (Eee PC Type, Atom P
2008-06-03 15:50:00 Acer have announced their new mini/micro notebook, the Atom powered Aspire One, which, despite being billed as ?not just another notebook? bears all the hallmarks of being yet another Eee PC competitor complete with 8.9? LED display (the same display size as all Eee PC?s except the newly announced Eee ... More About: Computers , Notebook , Mini , Notebooks
Asus?s New Eee PC 901 & Eee PC 1000/H Become Official at Computex [Eee PC 9
2008-06-03 13:50:00 Asus have just shown their new Eee PC 901 and Eee PC 1000 mini notebooks at Computex as well as releasing further information concerning the two (actually three if you count the new Eee PC 1000H model as a separate entity) Eee PC models allowing us to at last hone ... More About: Computers , Asus , Notebooks , Official
Best Buy Extends Electronics and Appliance Recycling Program [Free Recyclin
2008-06-03 01:51:00 Best Buy have just announced that they will be testing a new electronics recycling program in 117 of its stores in the US which, in serving to compliment Best Buy?s current recycling scheme, will ?help consumers take environmentally-responsible action with their old electronics?. Due to commence from 1st June, the new ... More About: Electronics , Recycling , Household Tech , Free , Program
US Wii Fit Availability Issues Occasioned By Deliberate Redirecting of Wii
2008-06-03 00:57:00 For those of you in the US who are still having issues tracking down Nintendo?s Wii Fit a report just published in the LA Times is sure to leave a somewhat sour taste in your mouth as the report claims that the lack of US supplies have been orchestrated deliberately ... More About: Issues , Availability , Computer Gaming
ITunes U Offers Phoenix Mars Mission Movies For Free Download [Free NASA Ph
2008-06-02 23:47:00 Having only just posted yesterday concerning the exciting news that the Phoenix Lander appears to have found ice just under the surface of Mars we thought it somewhat incumbent on us to offer a brief heads un concerning iTunes U now offering free Phoenix Mars Mission movies for download for ... More About: Movies , Itunes , Download
TDK HS1 Series 64GB Micro SATA 1.8? Solid State Drives Now Available [TDK H
2008-06-02 22:41:00 TDK have announced their new HS1 Series solid state disk drives which the company will debut at this year?s Computex 2008 Expo due to start in Taipei tomorrow which, at a mere 1.8? are the smallest SSD?s to be made available with a micro SATA interface and will come in ... More About: Computers , Devices , Notebooks , State
Western Digital Begin Shipping WD Scorpio Black Mobile Hard Drive [Offering
More articles from this author:2008-06-02 19:45:00 Having only just announced that they are now shipping their new VelociRaptor 300GB HDD, a drive billed as being the world?s fastest SATA hard drive, Western Digital have today announced that they have also started shipping their new 2.5″ 7200rpm WD Scorpio Black SATA Mobile Hard Drive which brings ?desktop ... More About: Computers , Devices 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 |
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