Gadget News and Reviews

Sennheiser HD 700

2012-01-24T03:38:00.000+07:00

Sennheiser has unveiled its latest premium headphones namely the HD 700. These headphones feature a pair 40mm Duofol transducers, which produce a frequency response of 10Hz to 42,000 Hz. Other specs include a vibration damping frame, an ultra-wide soundstage via angled transducers and a patent-pending ventilated magnet system. Sennheiser will launch the HD 700 in March 2012 for $999.95. [Product Page]

HannsG HL9 LED Monitor Series

2012-01-24T03:37:00.005+07:00

HannsG will launch a new series of affordable LED monitors in February 2012. Known as the HL9, this LED monitor series features an integrated speaker, a slim profile and a glossy black finish. The HannsG HL9 also provides DVI with HDCP support and a VGA port. The HannsG HL9 LED monitor series is priced at between £69 ($107) to £119 ($185). [PhotographyBLOG]

Notion Ink Adam 2 Tablet

2012-01-24T03:37:00.002+07:00

Notion Ink has joined with Texas Instruments to develop the new Adam II tablet. Designed specifically for best power performance and multi-tasking experience, the gadget is powered by an OMAP44xx processor, which is combined with other Texas Instruments components such as Wi-Link 7.0 and Phoenix Audio Power amplifiers. The Notion Ink Adam 2 runs on the Google IceCream Sandwich operating system. [Notion Ink]

Akai MPC Fly Pad Controller For iPad 2

2012-01-24T03:36:00.008+07:00

ohan on January 22, 2012 · 0 comments

The new Akai MPC Fly will turn your iPad 2 tablet into a full track producer. The controller works in conjuction with the the MPC App, which provides several effects such as delay and compression. This app also enables you to share music tracks on Facebook, Twitter and SoundCloud. What’s more, the Akai MPC Fly pad controller is compatible with virtually any Core MIDI app. Sadly, there is no info on pricing or availability so far. [Product Page]

Acer Aspire AX1930-F24D Desktop PC

2012-01-24T03:36:00.005+07:00

Here comes a new desktop PC from Acer, the Aspire AX1930-F24D. Specs-wise, the system packs a 2.70GHz Intel Pentium G630 processor, an Intel H61 Express chipset, a 4GB DDR3 RAM, a 500GB hard drive, a DVD Super Multi Drive, a multi-card reader, an HDMI port and runs on Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit (SP1) OS. The Aspire AX1930-F24D is available now for around 40,000 Yen (about $519) and comes bundled with two USB-powered speakers, a mouse and a keyboard. [Acer]

Roku 2 XS Angry Birds Limited Edition Streaming Player

2012-01-24T03:36:00.002+07:00

Roku has released the Roku 2 XS Angry Birds Limited Edition Streaming Player. The gadget enables you to play the Angry Birds video game on your TV using the special remote control. The streaming player offers access to 350+ channels including movies on Netflix, TV shows on Hulu Plus, music on Pandora and live sports like NHL. The Roku 2 XS Angry Birds Limited Edition Streaming Players is currently available for $89.99 + free shipping. [Product Page]

CVIB-E147 Portable Multimedia DVD Player

2012-01-24T03:35:00.005+07:00

Keep yourself entertained while traveling with Chinavasion’s latest portable multimedia DVD player, the CVIB-E147. Priced at just $55.69, this budget-friendly device offers a 7.0-inch 480 x 234 180-degree swivel screen, an SD card slot (up to 8GB), a TV receiver, a USB port, a 3.5mm audio jack and two built-in 1W stereo speakers. Grab yours now! [Product Page]

Canon XEED WUX5000 LCoS Projector

2012-01-24T03:35:00.002+07:00

Canon has introduced a new projector to its range, the XEED WUX5000. Adopting the LCoS display technology, this high performance projector provides 1920 x 1200 native resolution, 5000 ANSI lumens brightness, 1000:1 contrast ratio and up to 3000 hours of lamp life (in Quiet Mode). In addition, it also comes with a built-in 5W monaural speaker and a number of connectivity ports including DVI-D, HDMI, D-Sub and 2x stereo mini jack. The XEED WUX5000 will go on sale in Europe and Asia sometime in March for unannounced price yet. [AboutProjectors]

BitFenix Shinobi XL Full-Tower PC Case

2012-01-24T03:34:00.006+07:00

BitFenix is bringing you their newest full-tower PC case, the Shinobi XL. This steel case supports for mini-ITX, micro-ATX, ATX and XL-ATX motherboards, and features a top-placed I/O panel with 1x SuperCharge port, 4x USB 3.0 ports and 2x audio ports, five 5.25-inch external drive bays, seven 3.5-inch internal drive bays, nine expansion slots and has three fans (1x 230mm front, 1x 120mm rear, 1x 230mm top). The Shinobi XL will start shipping from March for a retail price of $149. [BitFenix]

Kobo Wireless eReader For Only $89.99

2012-01-24T03:34:00.003+07:00

Getting yourself a new eReader? Why don’t you take a look at this Kobo Wireless eReader which is now on sale over at Buy.com for only $89.99 (Silicone Skin included). This compact and lightweight device offers a 6-inch E-Ink display with 16 level grey scale, a 1GB of internal storage, an SD card slot, a USB port and WiFi connectivity. [Product Page]

Fujitsu ESPRIMO FH77/GD All-In-One PC

2012-01-19T00:58:00.005+07:00

Fujitsu is preparing to unleash another all-in-one PC for the Japanese market namely the ESPRIMO FH77/GD. Specs-wise, this space-saving machine sports a 23-inch 1920 x 1080 Full HD IPS display, a 2.20GHz Intel Core i7-2670QM processor, an Intel HM65 Express Chipset, an 8GB DDR3 RAM, a 2TB hard drive, a BDXL drive and runs on Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit (SP1) OS. Coming in black, white and red color options, the ESPRIMO FH77/GD will go on sale in Japan from January 19th for more than 230,000 Yen (about $2,993). [Fujitsu]

Kopin Golden-i Head-mounted Computer

2012-01-19T00:58:00.002+07:00

Kopin has unveiled the Golden-i head-mounted computer at the International CES 2012. The wearable gadget comes jam packed with a 600MHz TI OMAP3 processor with a 400MHz DSP, the Windows Embedded CE 6.0 OS, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi and a microSD memory card slot (up to 32GB). There is also an optional camera, allowing users to record HD video or 1080p-resolution pictures. The Kopin Golden-i supports speech recognition and six-axis head gesture inputs. [Electronista]

Das Model S Professional Keyboard

2012-01-19T00:57:00.006+07:00

The Das Model S Professional Keyboard is designed for Mac. The input device features a gold-plated mechanical key switches that can withstand up to 50 million strokes, a two-port USB 2.0 ports, an enhanced 104-key layout with Mac specific special keys, an instant sleep function, a 6-key rollover and a 2-meter USB cable. The Das Model S Professional Keyboard is priced at $133 a pop. [Press Release]

Cube U10GT 2 Android Tablet

2012-01-19T00:57:00.002+07:00

Cube has recently unveiled their newest Android tablet called the U10GT 2. The device packs an 8.0-inch 1024 x 768 capacitive multi-touch display, a 1.2GHz RK2918 ARM Cortex-A8 processor, a GC800 GPU, a 512MB DDR3 RAM, a microSD card slot, a 0.3MP front-facing camera, a 2.0MP rear-facing camera, 1080p Full HD video playback support, a built-in China Mobile TD-3G network module, WiFi, OTG function, an HDMI port and runs on Android 2.3 OS. Pricing and release date are still unknown at the moment. [Cube]

Green House GH-TV22JLHDK 21.5-Inch TV Monitor

2012-01-19T00:56:00.004+07:00

Here comes a new TV monitor from Green House, the GH-TV22JLHDK. This 21.5-inch widescreen monitor provides 1920 x 1080 Full HD resolution, 1000:1 contrast ratio, 250 cd/m2 brightness and 5ms response time, and comes with a built-in digital TV tuner. The monitor also features two built-in 2.5W stereo speakers and a number of connectivity ports including Composite, D-Sub and HDMI. The GH-TV22JLHDK is currently available in Japan for around $297. [Green House]

Onda VP90 3D GPS Navigator

2012-01-19T00:56:00.000+07:00

Onda is proud to announce their newest 3D GPS navigator, the VP90 3D Version. Powered by a 600MHz dual-core processor, the device sports a 7.0-inch 800 x 480 (16 million colors) touchscreen display, a 128MB DDR2 RAM, a 4GB of storage, a microSD card slot (up to 8GB), 3D virtual city guide, Genuine NavInfo map pre-installed, 3D visual effects, dual-screen navigation technology and runs on Windows CE 6.0 operating system. The VP90 3D Version sells for 499 Yuan (about $79). [Onda]

Thecus N2800 High-End 2-Bay NAS Server

2012-01-19T00:55:00.003+07:00

Check out this upcoming high-end 2-bay NAS server from Thecus, the N2800. The device is equipped with a 2.13GHz Intel Atom D2700 processor, a 2GB DDR3 RAM, a memory card reader (SD/SDHC/MMC), two SATA HDD bays, two USB 2.0 ports, a USB 3.0 port, an HDMI port and supports for multiple RAID setups (0,1) as well as JBOD. Pricing and release date are still unknown at the moment. [Thecus]

PowerTrekk Water-powered Smartphone Charger

2012-01-19T00:54:00.004+07:00

PowerTrekk has unveiled the water-powered smartphone charger at the International CES 2012. This gadget is ideal for use for users who spend time away from the electricity grid. It is easy to use. You just need to pour water in the tray, place a cartridge in the tray and then connect with your smartphone via USB port. This eco-friendly smartphone charger provides around the same energy as four AA batteries and delivers around 10 hours of phone battery life. The PowerTrekk water-powered smartphone charger will be launched in May or June 2012 for approx $250 each. The replacement cartridge retails for around $4 a pop. [DVICE]

TOUGHBOT Robotic Platform

2012-01-19T00:54:00.001+07:00

As its name suggests, the TOUGHBOT is a rugged robot that is designed for surveillance, reconnaissance and inspection. The lightweight robot is equipped with an infra red camera, a water resistant shell and the ability to turn on a dime. The TOUGHBOT Robotic Platform is priced at $4,990. [Product Page]

Trax MkII Concept Watch

2012-01-19T00:53:00.002+07:00

The Trax Mark II from Tokyoflash is a unique timepiece because it displays the time using a belt system of tracks. There are three of four tracks with the belts on the left tell the hour, while the belts on the right display the minute. The Trax MkII is also available in a variety of designs and colors. It is a cool concept that will hopefully hit the light of production.

Samsung Galaxy Note with LTE shows up at Telus Canada

2012-01-17T03:04:00.003+07:00

Earlier this week, we told you that Telus is readying the launch of Samsung's Galaxy Note. Now the Canadian carrier has put the 5.3 inch LTE-capable handset up on its official website (here). Unfortunately, it doesn't provide a launch date (or a price) for it, only saying that it's "coming soon."

The Galaxy Note will come with Android 2.3 Gingerbread on board. But don't worry, an update to Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich is scheduled to arrive sometime after launch.

Rogers and Bell will also release the Galaxy Note in Canada, but they haven't got the handset featured on their websites yet.

Nokia Lumia 900 to be launched by AT&T in March

2012-01-17T03:03:00.004+07:00

A few days ago, when Nokia announced the Lumia 900 for AT&T, it said the smartphone would be released "in the coming months."

Now, thanks to the official Nokia Developer Newsletter (see the screenshot below), we know that the new handset should be out in March. Of course, that's when AT&T will launch it in the US only, as there's still no word if or when we're going to see the Lumia 900 on other carriers / in other markets.

The Lumia 900 is Nokia's third Windows Phone Mango handset, and is pretty much a larger Lumia 800 with LTE connectivity. It features a 4.3 inch WVGA ClearBlack AMOLED display, 1.4GHz single core processor, 512MB of RAM, 8MP rear camera with 720p video recording, 1.3MP front-facing camera, and a 1,830 mAh battery.

I'm really curious to see how well the Lumia 900 will sell. The Lumia 800 and Lumia 710 haven't done great until now. Can a launch via a major American carrier do wonders for Nokia? Well, we'll find out later this year.

Visual Land ME-909-BLK Mini MP3 Boombox Speaker

2012-01-17T03:03:00.000+07:00

The Visual Land ME-909-BLK Mini MP3 Boombox Speaker is able to play MP3 and WMA music files, which are stored in an SD card, a microSD card, or a USB flash drive. The gadget provides a built-in FM Radio and a Karaoke function. The Visual Land ME-909-BLK also features a durable aluminum housing, which makes it more durable. If you are interested, you can buy the Visual Land ME-909-BLK Mini MP3 Boombox Speaker for $27.36 each. [Product Page]

Apple looks at 3D GUI for iOS devices

2012-01-17T03:02:00.004+07:00

Apple has always been known for their clean cut user interface in their operating systems, being seemingly intuitive right from the get go. Well, Cupertino is known for not resting on their laurels, and it seems that the US Patent & Trademark Office has just published a patent application from Apple that points towards a new 3D GUI for iOS mobile devices. This new user interface will function with proximity sensor arrays, responding in kind to hovering gestures. Guess an advanced 3D graphical user interface is something reserved for a future iMac or iPad, and how that will change the way we interact with our computers remain to be seen.

I guess there is only so far one can develop a traditional graphical user interface before the improvements become less and less pronounced, just like how gaming controllers have evolved from strategic button placement and ergonomic design to motion controls. It is an interesting time up ahead in the world of computing, so brace yourselves!

IdeaTab S2 10-inch Tablet, an Ice Cream Sandwich from Lenovo!

2012-01-17T03:02:00.000+07:00



Lenovo said that its IdeaTab S2 10 tablet is available immediately in China. But in America and united Kingdom, it will come at later date. The S2 is thinner than its predecessor at just 1x3 -inch, and it weighs only 1.1lbs or less than 0.5kg, that's so light! Powered by the new Qualcomm Snapdragon 8960 dual core CPU, the IdeaTab S2 runs the Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich which make it perfect to stay on the edge. Are you in the mood to wait for the IdeaPad S2? If you're in hurry, you don't have to. You can find other Android 4.0 tablets at Amazon.com