Electronics Industry Insider

Tata Motors' People's Car is officially named TATA NANO

2008-01-10T13:52:00.000-05:00

Tata Motors today took the covers off the world’s cheapest car — the Nano.
Over the past year, Tata has been building hype for a car that would cost a mere 100,000 rupees (roughly $2,500) and bring automotive transportation to the mainstream Indian population. It has been nicknamed the “People’s Car.” Over the course of the New Delhi Auto Expo, which began this week, anticipation had grown to fever pitch.
With the theme from “2001: A Space Odyssey” playing, Ratan Tata, chairman of Tata Motors drove the small white bubble car onto Tata’s show stage, where it joined two others.
The Tata Nano could sell for around $2,500. (Photo by Raveendran/Agence France-Presse/Getty Images)
“They are not concept cars, they are not prototypes,” Mr. Tata announced when he got out of the car. “They are the production cars that will roll out of the Singur plant later this year.”
The four-door Nano is a little over 10 feet long and nearly 5 feet wide. It is powered by a 623cc two-cylinder engine at the back of the car. With 33 horsepower, the Nano is capable of 65 miles an hour. Its four small wheels are at the absolute corners of the car to improve handling. There is a small trunk, big enough for a duffel bag.
“Today, we indeed have a People’s Car, which is affordable and yet built to meet safety requirements and emission norms, to be fuel efficient and low on emissions,” Mr. Tata added. “We are happy to present the People’s Car to India and we hope it brings the joy, pride and utility of owning a car to many families who need personal mobility.”
The base price for the Nano will be 120,000 rupees, including road tax and delivery. Higher level models will cost more and come with air-conditioning. Sun visors and radios are extra.
The nearest priced competitor is the Maruti 800, which costs roughly twice as much as the Nano. In comparing the Nano to the Maruti 800, Mr. Tata said, “It is 8 percent smaller — bumper to bumper — and has 21 percent larger seating capacity than Maruti 800.”

via New York Times

Tata Motors' People's Car, Today's VW Bug? ( VolksWagon = People's Car!)

2008-01-09T21:47:00.000-05:00

Lots of pre show buzz about Tata Motors to launch tomorrow of a bargain car "for the people"

Tata has huge ambitions, India's Tata Motors will on Thursday launch the world's cheapest motor car.

Aiming to enable more people in India and other developing nations to move up from two wheels to four, it will sell for 100,000 rupees or $2,500 (£1,277).

While exact details and even its name are still unknown, the vehicle, dubbed the "People's Car", is expected to have four seats and a 0.6 litre engine.

Although it seems a world apart from luxury Western cars, Tata is currently in talks to buy Jaguar and Land Rover.

Tata's $2,500 car is being unveiled at the New Delhi motor show.

The product has rightfully gained a lot of international attention

Mohit Arora of JD Power Asia-Pacific said, "Its release comes as India's domestic car market is predicted to soar in the coming years on the back of the country's fast-growing economy and increased consumer wealth."

Indian car sales are predicted to more than quadruple to $145bn by 2016.

Western firms such as Volkswagen and Ford are also rushing to increase their presence in India, as it represents a giant untapped market.

At present just seven people per 1,000 own a car in India, compared to 550 per 1,000 in Germany, or 476 per 1,000 in France.

"The product has rightfully gained a lot of international attention," said motoring analyst Mohit Arora of JD Power Asia-Pacific.

"It's a big, big deal for Tata Motors, and will be recorded in history books, whether or not it does well."

At the start of this year, US car giant Ford announced that Tata would be the likely buyer of its UK-based Jaguar and Land Rover luxury brands, reflecting the India company's global ambitions.

via BBC (edit to come)

Frickin' Lasers Make Mitsubishi TVs Smoke!

2008-01-08T12:21:00.000-05:00

Mitsubishi rolled out its Laser TV technology at the Moon Nightclub at The Palms Hotel in Las Vegas, unveiling a 65-inch rear-projection set that uses a unique laser projector. The result is some of the most vivid color ever seen on a TV, especially the primary colors of red, green and blue. The blacks were midnight-dark, too, and there was even a 3D version of the TV (goofy glasses required) that only made us slightly cross-eyed. Misu staff said to look for the TV to appear on the market "later this year" at an undisclosed price, and added that it will cost about the same as flat panel TVs of the same size.

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"When pressed for details, they kept repeating their mantra about laser being the "purest light source," but from what we could see, we think it must have something to do with hot-looking dancing girls, frickin' lasers, smoke and maybe even mirrors."

via gizmodo

Partnership or Licensing Deal? Lexar Shows Eye-Fi WiFi SD Cards at CES

2008-01-08T12:15:00.000-05:00

Wireless SD memory card maker, Eye-Fi is teaming up with Lexar to promote the tech to a larger audience. From what we can tell, Lexar won't be making any changes to the core product, just lending its brand name, but details are slim at the moment. Lexar will be showing off Eye-Fi's stuff this week at CES, maybe they'll let some release info slip in the coming days.

via Gizmodo

EMP-TS30-4 MP5 Player (MP5??) Hot new Super Multi Format Compatible PMP from EPOQ

2007-12-24T19:42:00.000-05:00

Epoq's New 3" super high resolution EMP-TS30-4 Mp5 portable media player features Super Portability and Super Compatibility!!

This beauty plays MP3 /APE/AVI (Windows Media Player format) / RMVB (Realplayer format)and countless other audio and video formats WITHOUT need for CONVERSION!! (as most other PMPs)

Supports RMVB,AVI,DAT(VCD),FLV, Supports MPEG-4(DIVX 3.X,4.X,5.X/XVID)video decode technology,AVI format,D1 standard,full decodesupport over 90% net movies play without need of conversion

Product Features:
Unique and Compact Design with High Portability MP3 /APE/AVI (Windows Media Player format) / RMVB (Realplayer format) / PMP Player
3.0 inch TFT Screen, 260K true colors display
Human-Touch Keypads
Built in Speaker
4GB built in, plus unit Supports Mini SD card to extend your memory capacity (card not included)
Supports multiple music formats: MP3,WMA,APE,FLAC audio format
Synchronized Song Lyrics display and ID3 supported
Supports RMVB,AVI,DAT(VCD),FLV, Supports MPEG-4(DIVX 3.X,4.X,5.X/XVID)video decode technology,AVI format,D1 standard,full decodesupport over 90% net movies play without need of conversion
Support JPEG, GIF,BMP Picture format to be viewed
Built-In Stereo FM Radio (Tuner 87.5 - 108MHz), scan radio station memorized function
E-Book function supported,load your favorite TXT file to read
9 Presets EQ : BBE, SRS WOW, Pop,Rock, Classic, Soft,Soft Jazz and Self-define
4 Playing Modes: Normal,Single repeat,Random repeat,Order repeat
Support 7 languages: English, French, Czech, Dutch, Portuguese, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese
High Quality Voice Digital Recording with built-in microphone (MP3 format)
Built-In Rechargeable Li-ion battery via charger or USB port
Rechargeable Li-ion Battery can be up to 6-8 hours Continue MP3 playback and 3-4 hours Continue MP4 playback
Power saving function: Auto Power OFF and Screensaver timer
Hold key function
High Capacity USB Flash Storage for Removable Disk
Operating System: Supports Windows 98SE, ME, 2000, XP (Window 98 needs driver), also supports OS Mac 10 and Linux 2.4
FCC and CE approved for home and office use
Specifications:
CPU:ADI Blackfin 533 Nucleus Voltage 500MHZ
Operation System: RTOS flush type real-time operation system
Memory Capacity 4GB built in, plus SD expansion for:1G/2G/4G,4G SD Card
LCD Screen: 3.0 inch 960*240 high clear TFT screen(16:9)260K Color display
Size (L x W x D): 98mm x 60mm x 12mm
Color: Black
Weight: Approx. 90g
Menu/VoL+/VoL-/Play/Forward/Preview buttons for operating easily
High Speed USB2.0 Ultra Fast Data Transfer (5-PIN Mini USB)
Supported bit rate: 8Kbps - 320Kbps (MP3,WMA)
Signal to noise ratio: >85dB
FM Frequency Range: 87.5 - 108MHz
Earphone output power: 8mWx2@32Ohm
Audio connector: 3.5mm stereo headphone jack
Package Content:
4GB MP3/ MP4/MP5 Player
English User Manual
Stereo Earphones with an elegant design
USB Data Transfer Cable
100-240V AC Mains Charger
Driver Installation CD

Shipping December 26th!! (sorry Santa)

MSRP: $299.95

availble now: www.gadgetcraver.com and at www.firsttoyou.com Here and Here
Happy Holidays!!

Rhapsody Ibiza by Haier, A REAL UNBOXING and SCOOP

2007-11-19T20:07:00.000-05:00

This is the first official review of Haier's new Ibiza Rhapsody Multimedia player. (scroll down for full factory specs!)

E-Insider recently received our review unit of Haier’s Ibiza Rhapsody 30GB player, and boy is it chock full of tech goodness!!

The first thing you notice is the up-front, laptop style touch pad. Its ideal to navigate the gorgeous OSD menu and the services provided by Rhapsody.

Its actually more intuitive than the iPod’s clickwheel, and you can adjust the scroll speed to match your preference.

It works like a laptop touchpad with no mouse buttons, just press down to select.

The screen is outstanding, with 320 x 240 high resolution and contrast screen. Much superior to the iPod 5G’s screen.

What really seperates this player from the pack and even sets it above the iPod's capabilities is the service package provided by Rhapsody. With the built-in WiFi antenna, you connect to the music service, plus AOL video!

Preliminary details of the Rhapsody service available for the Haier Ibiza Rhapsody include a $14.99 monthly subscription package with unlimited downloads, (far more affordable for power users than the $.99 per song deal at iTunes!! (how will they deal with the college students??) Addtionally there will be a group of Rhapsody channels, offering services much like XM or Sirrius's satellite packages. More service details to be released along with official product shipment debut starting at midnight tonight!

We found two models at http://www.firsttoyou.com/ and they say they are in stock now!!!

The 30GB will come in five colors--White Sand, Volcanic Black, Ocean Blue, Flamingo Pink, and Silver Moon--and the flash versions, coming in 4GB and 8GB capacities, will offer a choice of five: Volcanic Black, Ocean Blue, Flamingo Pink, Aqua Breeze, and Purple Sunset.

Basic specs :

2.5-inch QVGA display with 320x240 resolution
Internal, non-removable 3.7 Li Polymer battery
1.8-inch HDD
Supports A2DP/AVRCP stereo streaming Bluetooth
Dual ports: USB 2.0 High Speed mini-B and proprietary connector
Package includes noise-isolation earphones, AC charger/adapter, USB cable

Full specs lifted from official Haier Ibiza Spec sheet:

Freedom and Unlimited Choice:
Music, Videos, Photos, Podcasts, and More
Wireless On Demand Content
Wifi Players
Wifi Player
802.11 b/g
Subject to change without notice
Freedom
• PC Optional
• High Speed Wireless (Wifi)
(802.11 b/g) Connection
• Support for WEP/WPA/
WPA-PSK Security
• Support for Major Hotspots
• Bluetooth Enabled
• Long Battery Life (10 Hours+)
• Internet Browser
Variety
• Free 30-Day Trial to the Rhapsody® To Go Digital
Music Service
• Video
• FM Radio
• Photos
• Podcasts (Audio and Video)
• Search Capability, Playlist Creation, Song
Queuing, Media Deletion Capability
Simplicity
• Wireless Connect “Hot Button”
• Click-Simple Menus
• User-Friendly Controls
• Intuitive User Interface Choice
• Automatic Menu Updates
• Customizable Screen Themes and
Content (Airskins™)
• Mini USB Port: Supports Drag and Drop
Loading and MTP
• WMDRM Compliant
• Downloading or Streaming
• Multitasking
• Simple Touchpad Alpha-Numeric Navigation
* All new services added after launch are delivered OTA automatically.
Features
Video
• AOL Video
• Support for MPEG4, WMV, M4V, AVI, H.264, MPG
• Video Playback (side-loaded content): Supports all
major download services (WMDRM compliant) via the PC
• AOL-Branded Free and Premium Video via Side Loading
• Examples of Anticipated Content:
Amazon Unbox Video Service (2008)
Music Videos from Major Labels (2008)
CNN News Video (2008)
TMZ.com (2008)
IN2TV (2008) Radio
• FM Radio Tuner for Local Programming
• Easy Digital Station Selection & Indicator
• Tune in to Rhapsody Channels for Your Favorite Music
Played with No Interruptions
• FM Radio RDS Service (2008)
• Examples of Anticipated Content:
Shoutcast Internet Radio Service (2008)
Podcasts & More AOL Radio (2008)
• Free, Auto-Updated News and Info
(Multimedia) Podcasts
• Direct Links to 1000+ Categorized Popular Podcasts
• User-Imported Photo and Video Groups
• Drag & Drop Videos and Pictures from
other (USB) Sources
• User-Managed Browser Shortcuts (URLs)
• Share-Users can use Bluetooth and Wired
Headset Simultaneously
Music
• Rhapsody To Go 30-Day Free Trial Included
• Unlimited Access to Millions of Songs
• Non-Stop, Ad-Free Rhapsody Channels in Every Genre
• Instant Playlist Based On Your Listening Habits
• Match your iTunes Library; No Need for Duplicate Tracks
• Support for WMA, AAC, WAV, MP3
• Device Accepts Side-loaded Music in Multiple Formats
(e.g., MP3 ) Directly from PC Libraries
• Play 25 Free Full-Length Songs and Access 20 Free
Rhapsody Channels Every Month without a Subscription
Content
Specifications
Processor: Freescale iMX31: 532 Mhz
Display: Samsung 2.5" QVGA LCD
320 x 240, High Color
60Hz refresh rate
Storage: 30GB, 1.8" HDD, 4 GB & 8 GB Flash Drive
Battery: 3.7 Li Polymer
Wifi: 802.11 b/g
Bluetooth: Supports Bluetooth 2.0 specification
(A2DP, AVRCP)
Input: Touch sensor with button
Quick Connect button
Playback controls
Dedicated volume controls
Ports: USB 2.0 High Speed mini-B
1/8" Stereo headphone with composite
Advanced docking connector
Unit Dimensions: (4-1/8"H x 2-3/8"W x 5/8"D HDD) x (3/8"D Flash)
4.8 ounces HDD Units, 3.0 Ounces Flash Units
1 Year limited manufacturer’s warranty, including parts and labor
Haier Accessories Color Options
• Earphones (included) 30 GB HDD Flash Drive
• AC Charger/Adaptor (included)
• USB 2.0 Transfer Cable (included)
• Travel Cases (optional)
• Docking Station (optional)
• FM Car Charger (optional)
• Bluetooth Headset (optional)
• Speaker Docks (optional)
• Protective Gel Skin (Included)

Haier America 1356 Broadway, New York, NY 10018 www.haieramerica.com
ibiza is a trademark of Haier America Trading, LLC.
© 2007 Haier America Trading, LLC. All rights reserved.
The Rhapsody free trial is available to new customers of Rhapsody only and cannot be used with a current Rhapsody account or with any other special offers. Offer valid for U.S. residents only.
Users must accept standard terms and conditions. Rhapsody and the Rhapsody logo are registered trademarks of RealNetworks, Inc.
The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks herein is under license.
Varia, Varia Mobile, SmartScreens, and the Varia Mobile logo are trademarks of Varia Mobile, LLC.
AOL Video, AOL®, and the AOL Logo are trademarks of AOL LLC.
Windows XP, Windows Vista, Microsoft, Windows, and Windows Media are either registered trademarks or trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.

Full package:

Epoq's iPod Touch Clone Hits the Market Before the Real One! (and Tops Apple?)

2007-09-18T12:45:00.000-05:00

Gorgeous, Hot, feature packed! The new Personal Multimedia Player from Epoq; EMP-TS-28 features a 2.8-inch touchscreen, plays MP4 videos and MP3, WMA and WAV audio files. Besides the look, it features,an FM tuner, dual headphone plugs, miniSD memory expansion, e-Book, USB and a game emulator.

Full specs below, or see them and buy now at firsttoyou.com

FEATURES:
Interface: USB 2.0 HI-SPEED
Supported Audio Codecs:MP3 , WMA (32K ~ 320Kbps)/li>
Supported Video Codecs: MPEG-4 (AVI) Xvid 320*240 24fps (MP3 128Kbps)
Frequency Response: 30HZ~18KHZ , 0dB± 3dB
FM Frequency reception: 76MHz ~ 108MHz
Games
File Viewing: JPG, TXT
Lyrics: LRC
Voice Recording: (WAV) Sampling Rate:8kHz, 16kHz
USB Storage Function
Firmware Update

SPECIFICATIONS:
Sound chip: WOLFSON WM8750
Input and Output: 5PIN USB, 3.5mm stereo earphone output
Screen: 2.8" QVGA TFT Color Display (Resolution: 320*240)
Language Support: Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, English
Battery: 1000mAH
Internal Flash Memory Capacity: 2/4 GB
Mini SD slot for additional memory

Specifications & Features:
2 GB (or 4GB doubles following specs) internal Storage: 20 hours of video, 500 songs, 33 hours of music
(Conversion Software 10:1 Compression of video files included)
Built in JPEG Viewer
Built in E-text reader
Built in Video Playback
Built in Mp3 player
Built in Speaker
Built in FM RADIO
Built in Microphone and Voice Recorder
Can Record Directly from Radio
Built in Rechargeable Long Life Lithium Ion Battery Max Life 10 hours
Multi Language Support ( ENGLISH, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Russian, Thai, Swedish, Czech, Chinese Japanese, Korean, Polish, Croatian, Hebrew, Slovian, Turkish, Hungarian, Romanian, Danish)
Supports multiple music formats: MP3, WMA and WAV with good timber and real audio frequency display
Supports MPEG-4 video playback, full-screen display
Built-in high fidelity 8 Ohms speaker
Supports card-inserting function: mini SD card, 128 to 4GB
High-definition JPEG picture browse function
Digital record, A to B replay function
Energy-saving setting, brightness adjustable, customized power off time
Good timber, supports 3-D EQ surrounding effect and customized EQ
High-speed USB 2.0 port
Supports E-book function with bookmark
Supports internal 8GB flash memory
Portable U-disk function
Supports firmware upgrade
Battery: built-in high-quality Lithium batteries
Battery working duration:
Video: six hours
MP3: ten hours
Voice recording: 12 hours
Operating system: Windows SE, ME, 2000, XP, Mac OS 10, Linux 2.4.2 (and 98 with software installation)

Package Contents:

2.8" Epoq EMP-TS28-2
Headphones
Driver CD
Travel Charger (Charge on the road)
USB Cable (charge Via PC and Transfer files)
English User Manual

Keepon Keeps On Keepin' On at Wired NextFest

2007-09-18T12:30:00.000-05:00

Interactive Peronality Robot, Keepon made anoter appearance at Wired's NextFest last week and introduced a new music video with the group Spoon. (adorable video below)

Keepon's creators are currently developing and studying dance-oriented nonverbal play with between children and the robot Keepon, built by Hideki Kozima. Keepon is a small creature-like robot with a soft rubber skin, two cameras in its eyes, and a microphone in its nose:

Keepon is designed to interact with children by communicating attention and emotion. It has four degrees of freedom: attention is directed by turning +/-180° and nodding +/-40°, while emotion is expressed by rocking side-to-side +/-25° and bobbing up to 15mm

The robot Keepon (developed by Hideki Kozima and programmed by Marek Michalowski) dancing to the Spoon song, "Don't You Evah." Keepon
and Spoon will reunite at WIRED NextFest in LA September 10, 2007 for Creative Commons.

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via Wired NextFest

Artificial Arm uses Artificial Muscles!

2007-08-30T13:16:00.000-05:00

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Bam! Epoq lands another KO with all Stainless Video & Mp3 Watch

2007-06-16T11:29:00.000-05:00

Epoq Multimedia continues to broaden its Video Watch Line with two new Stainless steel case designs. One a full stainless steel case and strap, dress watch, and the other stainless case with sport urethane band. Both available exclusively upon release at http://www.firsttoyou.com/

The first, (photo below) is a dress model EMP-CVWD-2 (2GB) which features a wide screen 1.8" LCD display with Mp4 video playback, photo viewr and Mp3 music player! Plus you can use it to read the ebooks anywhere by using its superior 1.8" WIDESCREEN TFT LCD display. Music Player compatible with Mp1, Mp2, MP3, WMA and WAV files. Plays Mp4 movies, reads eBooks, browse, photos w /slide-show pictures in JPG. HQ audio recording USB removable drive function and Hi-Speed USB 2.0 Support, Rechargeable Li-ion extra long battery life :

MSRP: $199.95 w/ 2GB (4GB model price to be announced)

SHIPPING NOW

The second, (featured in previous post below) is a new Sport Model EMP-CVWS-2 (2GB). It features a very contemporary chromed stainless steel case, with a flat crystal, and a sport urethane band. It also features improved water resistance over previous designs, whenc users insert provided plugs into all USB/Headphone ports, before getting wet!
Features: MP4 Video playback, mp3 music and various format viewers (see below), built-in 2GB flash memory, MP3 player with lyric display support 1.5-inch, 260K OLED true color screen, high resolution 128*128 pixel image that shows time and date,Supports MP3, WMA and MP4 (SMV) format, 8hours continuous playback of music. JPEG viewer and lyrics. High-quality digital recording, Music repeat and support several language 5-equalizer modes, super bass 3-D sound effect playing modes E-book browser, Photo browser, thumbnail, Slideshow, can change from 24:00 to 12:00 hour format / date Change dates views( M/D/Y to Y/M/D ect) Voice recording:from 256-320 Kb/s.

Ships begining of July, 07 MSRP: $159.95 2GB

Seed Newsvine

Epoq Multimedia continues to broaden its Video Watch Line with Stainless steel case / Sport Model

2007-06-14T13:27:00.000-05:00

Epoq Multimedia (Homepage) the leader in super cutting-edge tech portable media players ads yet another amazing Video Wrist Watch to its lineup.

This new model EMP-CVWS-2 features a very contemporary chromed stainless steel case, with a flat crystal, and a sport urathane band. It also features some water resistance if all USB/Headphone ports are sealed with provided plugs.

It is slated to begin shipping around July 1st, and presales have begun at this http://www.firsttoyou.com/ etailer.

It follows on the heels of the EMP-CVWC-2, which was the first ever metal case video watch with more traditional syling and leather band.

Both models feature: MP4 Video playback, mp3 music and various format viewers (see below), built-in 2GB flash memory, MP3 player with lyric display support 1.5-inch, 260K OLED true color screen, high resolution 128*128 pixel image that shows time and date,

Support MP3, WMA and MP4 (SMV) format, 8hours continuous playback of music. JPEG viewer and lyrics. High-quality digital recording, Music repeat and support several language 5-equalizer modes, super bass 3-D sound effect playing modes E-book browser, Photo browserw thumbnail, Slideshow, can change from 24:00 to 12:00 hour format / date Change dates views( M/D/Y to Y/M/D ect) Voice recording:from 256-320 Kb/s, 1 year warranty, from Epoq

Buy Now, click links for Introductory Sale Price:

EMP-CVWS-2: $159.95 (sports model)

EMP-CVWC-2 (traditional model with leather band) $169.95

Bang and Olufsen Beovision7 to ship in USA this summer

2007-06-14T10:48:00.000-05:00

Bang & Olufsen has given a whole new meaning to the term "home theater in a box". The latest Beovision7, is coming to the US this summer, and includes everything lot of goodies, and trademark gorgeous design; a 40-inch LCD HDTV, 7.1 surround sound speakers, amplifier and a DVD player. As if that wasn't enough , it's perched on a motorized floor stand that will rotate of optimal view.

The BeoVision 7 will retail for $13,500 and will be available in an assortment of colors, sweet!

Its official! The Apple iPhone will ship June 29th, 6PM!

2007-06-14T10:44:00.000-05:00

Beginning 6PM, June 29th (in your respective time zone)

the iPhone become available. Let the mayhem begin!

The line forms behind me at the ATT store!!

OLEDs....Bendy, Colorful, Cool........I want 'em now!

2007-05-29T22:33:00.000-05:00

Sony recently showed their protoype 16 million color flexible OLED on a plastic substrate only .3mm thick. OLED technology promises ultra battery saving efficiency 10 - 20 times better than today’s screen technologies.

The flexible 2.5 inch display features a resolution of 120×RGB×160 pixel. Other specifications of the flexible OLED display include 100 cd/m2 brightness, 1,000:1 contrast ratio.

Check out the video!

KA-POW!! Epoq bows the first-ever STYLISH VIDEO WATCH!!

2007-05-22T18:23:00.000-05:00

Now shipping, the Epoq EMP-CVWC-2, 2GB OLED Video Wrist watch in nickel chrome plated metal case with real leather band....at last GEEK tech without Nerd Plastic Style!

This beauty offers digital video playback, mp3 music player and various image format viewers (see below)

Memory: built-in 2GB flash

MP3/4 video watch supports: MP4 (SMV) video with its 1.5-inch, 260K 128*128 pixel OLED true color screen and MP3, WMA

Displays time and date with option of 24:00 or 12:00 hour format / date Change dates views( M/D/Y to Y/M/D ect) and up to 8 hours continuous playback of music

Supports JPEG format, and showing picture and lyrics while music playback.

High-quality digital record, Music repeat and support several language 5-equalizer modes, super bass 3-D sound effect playing modes

E-book browse Picture Viewing Options: Thumbnail, Slideshow, Voice recording:from 256-320 Kb/s,

1 year warranty, from Epoq.

For more details and to purchase now visit this link!

Epoq does it again with two new Widescreen Video watches

2007-04-25T17:41:00.000-05:00

Epoq bows two new series of widescreen video wrist watches, to expand its current line of really cool, cutting edge Mp4 players.

The watch to the right, model EMP-GS18B-2 features a new 1.8" widescreen display, (a step up from previous model EMP-GSWB-1's 1.5" 4:3 screen) mp3 music player, mp4 video player and now FM radio as well. Plus it adds a built in loudspeaker for those time you want to listen without headphone....perfect for workouts and jogging (no more wire tangles!!)
Another new entry (left) with similar features is the EMP-YH18B-2 wich is very similar but trades the loudspeaker for a sealed design and interface cover that offers slimmer design as well as a improved water resistance the other models dont.

Here is a view of its Mp3 menu with graphic eq

and title and lyric display

specs below

purchase now, only at First To You Webstore

Use the Epoq Mp4 watch to play pictures, videos, music, and FM or read the ebooks anywhere by using its superior 1.8" TFT LCD Display!

Music Player: to Mp1, Mp2, MP3, WMA and WAV files
Movies Player: to play back Mp4 movies.
EBook function: to read text by using the 1.8" TFT screen.
Pictures browser: to slide pictures in JPG
Built-in FM Tuner: to listen to FM radio 88MHz-108MHz.
Built-in Microphone recording
Built-in speaker: To play back music/video files without using ear-phone.
Hi-Speed USB 2.0 Support
Rechargeable Li-ion extra long battery life
USB removable drive function: No need driver on Windows 2000 or above
Includes owner's manual, CD ROM s/w pack, charger, USB cable and gift box
1 year warranty

Haier America sneak peak - "STERLING" Mirror finish GMS unlocked Luxury Mobile

2007-04-14T23:22:00.000-05:00

The Haier Sterling, due to be released late June 2007 is an absolutely gorgeous mirror finish super compact GSM unlocked phone, not much larger than the wildly popular Haier Elegance micro mobile phone shipping since last October.

This beauty is even more feature packed than its little brother, the Elegance, featuring a large colorful 2.5" LCD display, a 1.3Megapixel camera with still and video mode, WAP feature set, web browser and full webmail access, plus an Mp3 player with what appears to be an Mp4 video player as well and Bluetooth stereo thrown in for good measure too!!! Its all in a package about 3.8" long x less than 1.6" wide and only .57" thick!

Some spy shots of a very scratched pre production unit below, sorry for poor lighting!

Units start shipping July 07 and Haier is seeking dealers and distributors worldwide. Retail consumers can pre-order the STERLING now for only $299.95 to secure their position as the first to get their hands on this beautiful, technical marvel. Visit www.haierpower.com or www.firsttoyou.com to purchase right now, as the first 1000 will surely fly!

Dealers and Distributors should email directly for more information.

Haier's other jewel, the Elegance is available at www.haierelegance.com and www.firsttoyou.com

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Haier America Launches "ELEGANCE" MP3 OLED Micro Mobile GSM Phone (formerly referred to as Black Pearl)

2007-01-17T15:01:00.000-05:00

CES, Las Vegas Jan. 8th, 2007) Haier America officially launches the "Elegance" (formerly referred to as the "Black Pearl" by the press),MP3 OLED Micro Mobile GSM Phone.

The "Elegance" a gorgeous gem of a micro-sized GSM world phone/MP3 player with Ipod Nano-killer size and feature set.This Lipstick Case-sized luxury phone is the ultimate fashion accessory for the active club set, women on the go, or anyone who would love an MP3 player that doubles as a full function GSM phone.

Two models available:Y-MP3850 for USA which will work on GSM networks from Cingular and T-Mobile at 850/1900 frequencies, and Y-MP3190 for worldwide use on GSM networks in GSM900/DCS1800/1900PCS frequencies

Place orders now at www.firsttoyou.com or www.haierelegance.com shipping worldwide!

The micro sized Elegance is finished in what can best be described as a gun metal-mercury mirrored surface (reminiscent of black pearl) and features built in MP3 player, FM Stereo tuner, Voice Recorder and full color OLED display w/ delightful 3-D graphicsSimple navigation is done via side mounted thumb rocker switchAdditional features include Bluetooth Stereo transmitter, for use with stereo headsets or speakers, USB memory drive and Trans-Flash slot for additional storage capacity up to 1GB. The Elegance measures only 3.5" L x 1 1/4" W x 3/4" D (90 x 35 x1 7.8mm) and weighs 2.24 oz (64g), so its roughly equivalent to a lipstick case!!is charged by standard mini USB connector which also serves as data transfer cable.It will soon be sold as an unlocked GSM phone by major unlocked phone resellers in USA and abroad.The Elegance, and other Haier unlocked mobile phones are being represented in USA by Trans Global Consulting and Marketing Group, of Boca Raton, FL.

To inquire about becoming a dealer, please email TGCFor more details, full specs and photos visit the official Elegance Mini Site a product website is coming soon.

Haier America Trading, LLC., a division of Haier Group, Qingdao, China

iRiver UNIT2, Wifi, portable LCD IPTV, DMB and VoIP, give B&O a run for the money in design

2007-01-14T14:36:00.000-05:00

iRiver by Reingcom presented the new UNIT2 at the CES 06, an interesting mix of Wi-Fi LCD display DVD player, PMP with the support of the DMB, IPTV and VoIP…

It is very sexy as you can see from the official photo here, but doubts are we will ever see it here in USA market. If not, as soon as it is shipping in home country Korea, www.firsttoyou.com will be sure to make it available to those in the know!

Spyke WiFiRobot features: Vid-Cam, Mic, Speaker, VoIP, Mp3.. super cool and different

2007-01-14T14:13:00.000-05:00

The tank-treaded robot, Spyke, by Erector is a unique robot truly different than its competitors from WowWee. This little tyke is controlled from a computer via a local WiFi connection or through the Internet.

The Spyke features some interesting functions such as:

• Video Camera
• Microphone
• Loudspeaker
• VoIP capability
• Digital Music Player

It is currently a prototype and won't be release until the end of June 06 as there are still some bugs to be ironed out. It will retail for approximately $270 (250 Euros) when launched.

It will be distributed in USA by Eerector.

Spyke features a built-in camera and can also send you e-mails of those snapshots whenever it detects a motion, and even features a VoIP phone (compatible with MSN, Skype, Google Talk)

Haier and AOL, to give Apple and MS run for the money in PMP market

2007-01-13T16:13:00.000-05:00

January 7th, Las Vegas, CES 2007 AOL and Haier Electronics bow a Linux OS WiFi & BlueToothe Portable Media Player

It features a beautiful brushed stainless steel casing (which unfortunately looks awful when photographed with a flash, showing each and every fingerprint)

Naviagtion is controlled by a square, clickable trackpad which does a great job due to the fact that you don't have to lift your thumb off the trackpad to select an option. The Linux based operating system has a nice and simple (though, definitely iPod inspired) design, which flows well with the trackpad control system.

Features include: QVGA LCD screen, built-in WiFi that allows you to buy music and video content from AOL and other online stores, stream internet radio, do background downloads, and search for similar songs, etc, plus built-in Bluetooth stereo for wireless A2DP headphones, and USB 2.0 connectivity. The range of file types that it'll play is impressive, with PlaysForSure WMA files, AACPlus, AACPlus Enhanced, WAV, and MP3 all playable, plus you can play MPEG-4, WMV 7/8/9, H.264, and AVI video, as well as display JPG and PNG images.

Sources say the unit is expected to ship the player for around $249 sometime in the second quarter of this year.

Check back here for updates, or at www.firsttoyou.com for first retail availability

Sharp Introduces 108" LCD TV, world's largest LCD to date!

2007-01-08T15:57:00.000-05:00

LAS VEGAS, USA Sharp unveiled its world’s first 108-inch AQUOS LCD TV at the press conference on January 7 during CES 2007. According to Sharp, this 108-inch LCD screen, which measures 93.9-inches high by 52.9-inches wide, features a Black Advanced Super View Full-Spec HD LCD panel manufactured at Sharp’s Kameyama Plant No. 2.

Since developing the world’s first 14-inch color TFT LCD TV in 1988, Sharp has lead the industry with larger screen sizes, introducing the first 45-inch model in 2004 and the first 65-inch LCD TV. Besides the larger screen sizes, it offers super image quality with a resolution that is four times higher than that of current HD (4096 x 2160), a contrast ratio of 1,000,000:1, fast-motion image processing with 120 Hz frame rate conversion and 4ms response time.
c/o (AVING Special Report on 'CES 2007')

CES 2007 A View from the Floor

2007-01-07T21:08:00.000-05:00

Tomorrow CES (Consumer Electronics Show) 2007 officially kicks off....

I will do my best to keep you all informed of all the latest breaking news, from WowWee's new "Spider-Sapien", to Zigbee, to whatever musical toothbrush I come across.

C U All there

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iProjector for video Ipod

2007-01-02T15:38:00.000-05:00

New from Ion Audio, the "iProjector" designed to prevent early need of contacts or reading glasses by taking the video from your iPod and projecting it onto a screen of up to 30" x 90", all while charging your Ipod! The video iPod docks in the projector, but aux inputs allow it to also work with a computer, DVD player or game console.

Ion claims 800-by-600-pixel resolution, but it remains to be seen how well that translates onto the screen. Price to be determined, but I will keep an eye out at CES next week.

via: crave.com

Virtual Sex, Now For Real!!

2006-12-26T23:26:00.000-05:00

The MagMag Hole (yes, thats really the name!)
Real Time data transferring vibrator system!

This USB connected Virtual Sex Machine is what the company, Girls Rainbow is claiming is the world’s first interactive real time sex system that gives you the virtual reality experience of having a sexual liaison "not only with an adult video star, but also with your distant loved ones!"
You can download interactive movies from their dedicated website at www.girlsr.tv and they say more sites and DVD products will be available soon! (but wont any site do?)

Combine the MagMag-HOLE with the company's original Virtual-STICK and and internet connection and as the say " You can enjoy virtual real time sex with your wife, girlfriend, or even with your friends!" (with friends?)

Another claim we will have to substantiate: "MagMag-HOLE duplicates the movement exactly how you see in the screen, or how your partner caresses the Virtual-STICK. With 9 separate motors, varies modes of sexual activity can be duplicated, simulating the act “as good as the real thing.”
　
Feel the action as you watch it at your convenience, and any manner you like."
for more info check: www.firsttoyou.com
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