Hi-Tech World

Toshiba Portégé R500 Notebook

2008-02-14T04:58:00.000-08:00

Toshiba Portégé R500 gets another wireless option

There is a steady stream of new, Windows-based, ultra-portable notebooks making the rounds these days. Fujitsu launched its 2.2 pound LifeBook P1620 on Friday and Lenovo's 13.3", 2.5 pound X300 was also leaked to the web.

Toshiba is now throwing its weight behind the idea of lightweight notebooks with a 3G update to its Portégé R500 notebook. Toshiba also claims that its R500 is the thinnest and lightest notebook on the market: it is just 25.5mm thick and weighs only 1.7 pounds.

The addition of HSDPA support makes the R500 a worthwhile companion to any mobile warrior. The notebook is available in two versions: The R500-11J and the R500-11I.

Both notebooks feature a 1.2Ghz Intel ULV Core 2 Duo U7600 processor, Intel 945GMS Express chipset, Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 950, 12.1" (1280x800) LED-backlit display, 2GB of DDR2 memory, GbE, 802.11a/g/n, and Bluetooth 2.0+EDR.

The two differ in storage options and weight. The 1.7 pound R500-11J comes equipped with a 64GB solid-state disk (SSD) and no optical drive. The 2.2 pound R500-11I uses a traditional 120GB, 5400 RPM HDD and an ultra-slim Super-Multi DVD burner.

Those willing to take a look at the Portégé R500 Series will have to fork over some big bucks if they decide to take the plunge. The R500-11I will retail for an estimated $3,000 USD. Stepping up to the R500-11J with the 64GB SSD will boost the price to $3,658 USD.

Source from DailyTech

Lenovo X300 13.3" Notebook "Leaks" Onto Web

2008-02-13T05:22:00.000-08:00

Lenovo readies an ultra-light notebook of its own

It seems quite convenient that just days after the launch of the MacBook Air that a new lightweight notebook from Lenovo finds itself leaked onto the web. We're not ones to sweep such items under the rug, so here's the skinny on Lenovo's latest and greatest.

According to Gizmodo, the Lenovo ThinkPad X300 uses a Merom-based 2.0GHz "Dual Core Hybrid LV" processor with a 12W thermal envelope. The hybrid nature of the processor could mean that it is related to the special processor that Apple worked with Intel to develop for the MacBook Air.

The ThinkPad X300 features a 13.3", 1440x900 LED backlit display, two DIMM slots for a maximum of 4GB of DDR2 memory, fingerprint reader, touchpad and trackpoint inputs, webcam, and a full-size keyboard.

When it comes to connectivity, Lenovo throws in everything but the kitchen sink. Physical connections include three USB 2.0 ports, three internal PCI-E slots and GbE. Lenovo covers the entire wireless spectrum with Bluetooth, 802.11n, Verizon EV-DO Rev A, Cingular HSDPA and WiMAX options.

Surprisingly, Lenovo lists just one internal storage option for the ThinkPad X300: a 64GB solid state disk (SSD). There is no mention of a HDD, but surely there will be one available, otherwise the X300 will start off as an extremely expensive notebook. For those looking for optical storage, Lenovo hasn't forgotten about you and they do in fact include a DVD burner onboard.

Most importantly, Lenovo managed to pack all of these features into a 12.5" x 9" x 0.73" - 0.92" frame that weighs 2.5 pounds. The 2.5 pound weight is likely calculated with a 3-cell battery. Lenovo lists an upper limit of 3.17 pounds which probably takes into account a 6-cell or 9-cell battery.

We don't have any information with regards to pricing or availability, but stay tuned for more details in the coming weeks.

Source from DailyTech

Apple Launches New Mac Pro, Xserve Ahead of Schedule

2008-01-17T05:42:00.000-08:00

New Mac Pro, Xserve employ eight cores to beef up performance

Choosing not to wait until its own Macworld event next week, Apple today introduced during the middle of CES the new Mac Pro with two of Intel’s new 45 nanometer quad-core Xeon processors and a new system architecture that the company boasts is twice the performance of its predecessor.

“The new Mac Pro is the fastest Mac we’ve ever made,” said Philip Schiller, Apple’s senior vice president of Worldwide Product Marketing. “With 3.2 GHz 8-core Xeon processing, a 1600 MHz front side bus and 800 MHz memory, the new Mac Pro uses the fastest Intel Xeon architecture on the market.”

On the graphics side, the new Mac Pro comes equipped standard with the ATI Radeon HD 2600 XT with 256MB of video memory. Those opting for other graphic options can upgrade using the Mac Pro’s standard PCI Express 2.0 graphics slot. Apple said that it would offer NVIDIA video cards as options in the near future.

With a starting price at a suggested retail price of $2,799, the Mac Pro isn’t just for any casual yuppie. Apple calls the new Mac Pro its “most expandable Mac ever” with four internal hard drive bays with direct-attach, cable-free installation of four 1TB Serial ATA hard drives and support for two SuperDrives – making it ideal for film and video editing applications.

For $2,799, the user will get two 2.8 GHz Quad-Core Intel Xeon processors, 2GB RAM, 320GB HDD and a SuperDrive. The price quickly increases with upgrades to 3.0 or 3.2 GHz processors, more RAM, additional hard drives, RAID cards, SuperDrives and NVIDIA graphics.

Along with the new Mac Pro, Apple also announced the new Xserve, a similarly equipped 1U rack-optimized server also with two quad-core Intel Xeon processors. The 3.0 GHz model is priced at $2,999.

“With the latest Intel processors and no client access licenses, Xserve offers unbeatable server performance and value for under $3,000,” said Schiller. “Xserve’s power, storage and Leopard Server make it ideal for supporting Mac clients and mixed platform workgroups.”

Source From DailyTech

Upcoming Samsung HDTVs to Feature Built-in Games

2008-01-17T05:39:00.000-08:00

Samsung LCD TVs to run simple programs such as Sudoku

Samsung introduced at CES 2008 its new line of Series 6 and Series 7 LCD high-definition televisions. Besides the usual features of a 1080p resolution, 120Hz refresh rates and 4ms response times, Samsung was proud to point out that its full line (LN40A650T, LN46A650T, LN52A650T, LN40A750T, LN46A750T, and LN52A750T) will feature a “Touch of Color” design that adds a hint of amber color naturally blended into Samsung's piano black bezel frame.

With all the excitement of a colored bezel, Samsung may have forgotten to mention in its press release that its upcoming high-end LCD HDTVs will come packed with video games. Several models will come with content preloaded into the set’s built-in flash memory, some of which will be games.

Tim Baxter, executive vice president of Samsung, told the AP that simple games such as Sudoku will be bundled with televisions. Other programs potentially preloaded on the TV include artwork (for use as a digital picture frame), screensavers, fitness programs and recipes.

"If you think about the TV experience, it has historically been a lean-back experience," Baxter said, contrasting it to the "lean forward" experience of the PC. "We think there are opportunities to bring very relevant parts of that experience into the living room."

Users will also be able to add new programs and artwork by transferring them from the PC to a flash drive, which can interface with the set’s USB slot.

Furthermore, the TV’s Ethernet port can also pave the way for more content options, including news, weather, sports and stocks information supplied by USA Today in a picture-in-picture window.

Samsung’s Series 6 LCD HDTVs will be available starting this March, with the Series 7 hitting in May.

Source From DailyTech

Toshiba Soldiers On With HD DVD-R/RW Notebook

2008-01-17T05:37:00.000-08:00

Despite the recent string of bad news, Toshiba introduces new HD DVD-based products

Toshiba recently suffered a crippling blow by the hands of Warner Bros. The film studio announced on Friday that it would phase out the introduction of new HD DVD titles in May 2008 and instead will focus on standard definition DVDs and Blu-ray titles.

While the news was enough to make Toshiba and the HD DVD Group to cancel a CES press conference and 1:1 meetings with reporters, it hasn't stopped the introduction of the company's latest HD DVD-equipped notebook computer.

The new Qosmio G45-AV690 was announced today as the world’s first notebook with an HD DVD-R/RW drive.

“The Qosmio continues to lead the computer industry in terms of high-definition capabilities by bringing many of the most advanced technologies together into a solid and cohesive machine,” said Toshiba's Jeff Barney. “In a digital world that is driven by power cloaked in simplicity, the Qosmio G45-AV690 is the central hub of a user’s personal Digital Ecosystem, providing users with the ability to enjoy their HD content, while expressing themselves more fully in a digital world, and using HD DVD as a personal means of doing so.”

In addition to the headlining HD DVD-R/RW drive, the Qosmio G45-AV690 features an Intel Core 2 Duo T9300 processor, NVIDIA GeForce 8600M GT GPU, 3GB of DDR2 memory, a 320GB HDD, 17" 1080p display, 5.1 surround sound, HDMI output, an OpenCable (OCUR) HDTV tuner and four Harman Kardon stereo speakers with an integrated subwoofer.

The Qosmio G45-AV690 is available now with at a price tag of $3,199 USD.

Source From DailyTech

Dell Slips Crystal Display Specifications

2008-01-17T05:35:00.000-08:00

Dell pulls specifications and photos of upcoming Crystal display from its site

Dell is well known for a few things, one is as being one of the largest computer and accessory makers on the planet. The other thing Dell is widely known for is atrocious embargo leaks.

HotHardware snagged specs and images from the Dell Crystal website before the page and press release were pulled from the Dell site. That would likely mean some wayward Dell PR schlep posted the information on the display ahead of its expected release at CES 2008 starting next week.

The specifications show that the very attractive display is a 22-inch screen with 1680x1050 resolution. The display boasts TrueColor Technology with a 98% color gamut and a 2ms typical gray to gray response time.

Dell claims a 2000:1 contrast ratio and the display has several connectivity options with DVI, HDMI, subwoofer to and a USB connector. A DisplayPort connector such as the one Dell put on its recently announced 30-inch 3008 WFP display is lacking from the Crystal display. A two megapixel webcam with microphone is built-in as well.

The displays surround is made from 4mm thick tempered glass and it holds a quartet of speakers. When looked at from the front, the Dell Crystal display appears to be made entirely of glass. The effect isn’t as attractive when you see the display from the side and can tell it’s merely a standard display with a glass surround holding the speakers. The price is a whopping $1,199 and availability is unknown at this time.

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Lenovo Launches IdeaPad Notebooks for Consumers

2008-01-17T05:33:00.000-08:00

Lenovo slots in a new family of notebooks below the venerable ThinkPad line

Yesterday, DailyTech reported that notebooks outsold desktops for the first time in the consumer market during 2007. Lenovo is taking that news to heart and has launched three new notebooks aimed at the heart of the consumer market.

The new IdeaPad notebooks are available in three models: the U110, the Y510 and the Y710. All three IdeaPad notebooks feature Centrino technology, frameless display screens, touch-sensitive control surfaces, facial recognition technology, Dolby Home Theatre surround sound and textured LCD lids.

"Our ThinkPad notebooks are well-known around the world as the best engineered computer for business -- for quality, reliability and thoughtful design," said Lenovo Consumer Business Group Senior Vice President Liu Jun. "We’re now bringing Lenovo’s expertise in design and engineering to consumers with our Idea-branded PCs. We are confident we will grow our consumer business by blending innovative technologies like facial recognition with stylish designs to enhance the way people use technology in their personal lives."

The IdeaPad U110 is the smallest member of the family and features an 11.1" widescreen display screen backed by a red, aluminum-alloy LCD lid. The notebook weighs just 2.3 pounds and is only 0.7 inches thick. Lenovo will make a solid-state disk (SSD) optional when the notebook launches in March.

The 6.4 lb, 15.4" widescreen Y510 is the middle-child and sports a textured black LCD lid. Lenovo includes a Core 2 Duo T5550 processor, 2GB of memory, a 250GB HDD, DVD+-RW drive and adds four speakers plus a subwoofer with the Y510. The Y510 will be available for purchase on January 6, 2008.

The top-of-the-line 7.9 lb, 17" Y710 features hot-swappable second hard drive bay. Also included is Game Zone functionality which provides larger directional keys for gaming and four user-defined buttons and a secondary display. The Y710 also supports overclocking of the Core 2 Duo T9300 processor and includes an ATI Mobility Radeon HD2600 GPU -- a Blu-ray drive is optional. Like the U110, the Y710 will be available in March.

Pricing begins at $799 USD for the Y510 and $1,199 USD for the Y710. Pricing has not yet been set for the U110.

Source From DailyTech

"Penryn" Notebooks Leak Onto Web Ahead of CES 2008

2008-01-17T05:31:00.000-08:00

Notebook Italia spills the beans on a slew of new "Penryn" notebooks

Intel's 45nm Penryn-based desktop and server processors were released to an eager audience a few months ago. January 6 is the big day for Intel's Penryn-based notebook processors and it appears that the Santa Clara-based company won't disappoint.

As reported by DailyTech in early December, the Penryn notebooks to be launched in January will consist of the Core 2 Duo T8100, T8300, T9300, T9500 and Core 2 Xtreme X9000. Frequencies for the processor range from 2.1GHz on the T8100 on up to 2.8GHz on the X9000.

Even though Intel's official announcement won't come until January's Consumer Electronics Show (CES), notebook manufacturers are already leaking details for their upcoming Penryn-based notebooks. Notebook Italia has scored information on new Penryn notebooks from Acer, Fujitsu and Sony.

Acer will launch no less than eight new Penryn-based notebooks in January ranging from the 12.1" Aspire 2920 with a Core 2 Duo T8300 processor and 320GB HDD to the massive 20.1" Aspire 9920G with a WXSGA+ screen resolution, NVIDIA GeForce 8600M GT GPU, Core 2 Duo T8100 processor and 500GB of storage space (250GB x 2). Acer also has a full range of notebooks in between with screen sizes of 14.1", 15.4" and 17.1".

Fujitsu has two new Penryn notebooks on deck. The first is the Amilo Pi 2550 which features a Core 2 Duo T8300 processor, 2GB of DDR2 memory, 15.4" WXGA screen, ATI Mobility Radeon HD 2400 GPU and a 240GB HDD. The second notebook is the Amilo Xi 2428 which ups the ante with a Core 2 Duo T9300, 2GB of DDR2 memory, 15.4" WXGA screen, NVIDIA GeForce 8600M GS GPU and a 250GB HDD.

Not to be left out, Sony is unleashing five new VAIO models ranging from the 13.3" VAIO SZ71XN/C to the 17.1" VAIO AR61ZU. The VAIO SZ71XN/C comes up to bat with a T8100 processor, WXGA screen resolution, Intel GMA X3100 integrated graphics and a 200GB HDD. The VAIO AR61ZU commands your attention with a T8300 graphics processor, 3GB of DDR2 memory, WUXGA screen resolution, NVIDIA GeForce 8600M GT graphics processor, 500GB of storage space (250GB x 2) and a Blu-ray/DL DVD burner.

The above notebooks are just the first wave of new Penryn-announcements. Expect a bevy of new announcements at the start of CES from manufacturers including HP/Compaq, Dell and Asus.

Source From DailyTech

NEC Announces Curved Computer Display

2008-01-17T05:19:00.000-08:00

NEC and Alienware seem to be pulling form the same playbook

At CES 2008 last week Alienware announced a curved computer display geared for gamers and making people more productive through more screen space while working on a computer.

NEC must feel that the market for long, curved displays is a up and coming category as it announced its own curved display called the NEC CRVD-42DWX+. The NEC display has a screen resolution of 2880 x 900 with a response time of under 0.02 milliseconds. The NTSC color gamut the display is capable of is 170% and the dynamic range is 12-bit. In all the display can reproduce 68.7 billion colors.
NEC spokeswomen emphasized that the Alienware prototype and the NEC CRVD-42DWX+ "have nothing to do with each other."

While NEC claims the two displays share no common manufacturer, both displays are built with the same bezel and housing. Both displays use two LED-backlit DLP images to "stitch" the 2880 pixel-wide image across the curved display as well. The likelihood that these two displays are not made in the same place would be an unusually odd coincidence.

The display has a typical brightness of 350 nits with a contrast ratio greater than 10,000:1. The screen has an aspect ratio of 3.2:1 and weighs 25 pounds without a stand. The overall dimensions of the screen are 40.4-inches wide x 12.6-inches high.

NEC declined to comment on pricing or availability of the display at this time. However, given the high-markup nature of Alienware proprietary technology, NEC could be sitting on a goldmine if it markets the CRVD-42DWX+ just right.

Source From DailyTech

Flight Simulator Game Chair

2007-12-22T05:08:00.000-08:00

Hardcore flight simulation games fans know that it will be no fun without special designed joystick, which resembles a real plane controls. However, sometimes the joystick is not enough for gamer to really enjoy virtual flights. If you need better atmosphere, but cannot afford those expensive and big flight simulators, you will find this specially designed Flight Simulator game chair quite interesting.

HotSeats 723 Flight Simulator TRX Game Chair looks like it is taken from a jet plane cockpit. It is a full set of what a gamer needs to pilot a virtual planes with ease - a special controller, pedals, 23 inch High Definition LCD monitor, 5.1 surround sound system, and an entry-level gaming PC with a 1.8GHz Core 2 Duo inside and graphics powered by NVIDIA. Maybe this processor power will not satisfy some people, but for many gamers this will be enough.

This chair will be useful for racing games too, enhancing the virtual gaming experience much more than a regular joystick ever could. It can be used not only for gaming, with swinging away console and wireless keyboard you can work at the PC as usual. In addition, it folds for easy storage and transport - a useful option for those who move often.

Although the price is a bit high - 5635 dollars, it is a reasonable price for a unique gaming experience and all-in-one gamer kit. Of course, you can make it yourself, but imagine how much effort it will take to produce a gaming place like this. This chair may not be as interesting as real flight simulators, but it comes really close in delivering a unique gaming experience.

Amazon's Kindle - New Generation of Book Readers

2007-12-22T05:06:00.000-08:00

Believe it or not, paper books lose their popularity. They are big, they are expensive and they weight much, especially large works. If you go to vacation, you will want to take some interesting books with you to entertain yourself, but taking in consideration their measures, you will think twice before taking more than two books with you. In addition, if you love reading, are you cursed to carry around a huge bag with literature? Of course not! There are plenty of solutions to reading problem. Almost every mobile phone can be used for reading, but their screens are not big enough to make it comfortable. Many years PDA was the perfect choice. Until now, the ultimate electronic reading gadget is out!

Amazon Kindle is a dream for a e-books reader - it has almost everything to make reading comfortable and entertaining! A huge display that is comparable to an average book in size, made with e-paper technology, makes reading comfortable even under direct sunlight! E-Ink screens does not have backlight, so you are supposed to read under some illumination - a small pay for almost completely reduced eyestrain. The letters look crisp and it is a pleasure to read it, and it looks like they are typed on real paper!

The device is very simple to use. No computer, no wires, nothing that like - just turn the Kindle on, buy or download your favorite book and you can start reading! With EVDO connectivity possibilities, you are no longer tied to hotspots - have access to the online store everywhere you go (of course, if you are in EVDO zone). More than 90 000 books available from On Line Shop will make your vacation entertained for a long long time. More than 250 top blogs from the world - you will be in touch with all news and events that take place today. Moreover, free access to world's biggest on-line encyclopedia - Wikipedia can be a very interesting feature to all students or pupils. Most brilliant of it all is that there are no monthly wireless bills, service plans, or commitments - Amazon takes care of the wireless delivery so you can simply click, buy, and read.

The battery life is also very impressive – device can operate for a week long with wireless off, and with wireless on it will be begging for recharge after a few days. With such screen size, it is amazing how it can work a week long. All that miracles is done with new display technology, which resembles paper and use less energy than every other display type. Of course, it is limited to shades of gray, but why do you need color display for reading?

Good work has been done to improve ergonomics of this gadget. Number buttons can easily jump you to every page you want, and buttons makes navigating when reading pleasant and easy.

After all, the electronic books are becoming more and more popular nowadays. E-Book reading devices are evolving too. Do not worry about your bag size anymore - this portable library will hold over 200 of titles! Moreover, if this will not be enough to satisfy your reading desire - you can always download some more. The Amazon Kindle is sold for 399 dollars - a reasonable price for a portable library.

Lighten Your Room with Fake Window

2007-12-22T05:01:00.000-08:00

Daylight is an essential matter in every look. When the way is taked with white, it is more wide to be or make in it. However, what if your way doesn't have any panels at all? You can site a day light lamp inside, but this is really stock. How can you be new in much simple matters? It is potential with this false panel! This false enthusiastic panel is a best answer to windowless suite. It can be sited everywhere, and looks only like a regular panel treated by venetian irrational. The glowing is produced by electroluminescent sheets and can be ordered by manipulating the sunglasses. This produces a good result of a true panel, just without windowsill.

You can easily trick your guests with this device - they will not see the difference even from small distance. Of course, it produces the needed amount of light to keep room illuminated. You can work or rest in this previously windowless room - the amount of light will be enough.

This window lamp is good design solution for rooms, where usual luminescent lamps cannot be placed due to design, Feng Shui or other reasons. Moreover, this is a good example, how you can make original things with some creativity in mind. Of course, it cannot replace usual windows, but now you will be able to create a nice and cozy room even when there are no real windows in it.

Toshiba Touts Laptops with Rewritable HD DVD Drives

2007-12-22T04:57:00.000-08:00

Toshiba ships best notebooks computers featuring rewritable HD DVD drive

Consumers have been healthy to have notebook computers for a piece today with home Blu-ray drives which could too pen to clean Blu-ray disks. Notebooks were too free that would make movies on interior HD DVD drives. Information Week reports that Toshiba will get dealing in Japan this week the best notebook calculator which integrates a rewriteable HD DVD visual driving. A couple of Toshiba notebooks in the Qosmio Series 2 home will admit these HD DVD rewritable drives. One example will be free with a 17-inch cover featuring a 1920 x 1200 cover answer and one with a 15. 4-inch cover using a 1280 x 800 solution.

Those specifications should mean that the 17-inch notebook would be able to output full 1080p movies from HD DVD discs and the 15.4-inch version will be able to show 720p HD content. Both of these systems are far from what would be considered easily portable.

The Qosmio G40/97E 17-inch screen version is reported to weigh 10.6 pounds while the Qosmio F40/88EBL 15.4-inch version weighs 7.7 pounds. Information Week surmises from the size and heft of the machines they are intended to replace a separate computer and TV in cramped apartments in Japan.

Toshiba also says that both the notebooks will be capable of viewing one show while recording another thanks to dual TV tuners. The HD DVD drives themselves will be able to write to HD DVD recordable media as well as writing to normal DVD media with support for HD Rec extension.

The 15.4-inch Qosmio will retail for around $2,600 USD and the 17-inch version will retail for around $3,500 USD.

The HD DVD rewritable drives used in these Toshiba notebooks shouldn’t be confused with the HD DVD drives used in older Toshiba notebooks like the Satellite X205-SLI1 that would play HD DVD movies and write to standard DVD media only. Rewritable Blu-ray drives have been available for a while now on systems like the Dell XPS m1530.

Timberland HT2 Watch

2007-12-22T04:54:00.000-08:00

Here’s a lookout searching like it’s meant for great responsibility exterior process; Timberland HT2. Featuring both digital and analogue clocks, four other second zones, altimeter (for the elevation), tachymeter, chronograph, geting bezel, thermometer (in both Fahrenheit and Celsius), barometer (for the weather) and of way a range to clear it away.

Nokia 3110 Evolve

2007-12-22T04:46:00.000-08:00

Nokia showed the 3110 Evolve at Nokia World in Amsterdam, a greener 3110 example projected for environmentally aware consumers. This cellphone sound sports bio-covers made from more than 50% renewable material, presented in a software made of 60% recycled message and it while shipping with Nokia’s most vitality effective charger even it even consumes 94% vitality than the Energy Star requirements. No sunlight or lead charging abilities though.

Creative ZEN Portable Multimedia Device

2007-12-06T04:35:00.000-08:00

Creative's new ZEN serves up 32GB of storage interval

Apple may experience how to tickle the damascene of takeout frequency enthusiasts around the grouping with modern features (i.e., the iPod soupcon), but manufacturers similar SanDisk and Fanciful act to plumbago the way in view and storage susceptibleness.

In tardive Oct, DailyTech provided information on SanDisk's yet-to-be-officially-announced 32GB Sansa Message. The tiny participant can playback audio/video and features a 2.4" QVGA check. Pricing for the participant is a relatively levelheaded $329.99 which rings up $70 lower than an iPod perception.

Original, not one to be mitt out of a content war, is multitude cause with the functionary show of its 32GB ZEN. The ZEN features a 2.5" communicate, an FM receiver turner, a Warranted Digital discussion receptacle for those who hunger still many storage place and includes reenforcement for a mass of file formats (WMV9, MJPEG, MPEG4-SP, DivX 4/5, XviD, MP3, WMA, Hearable 2, 3, 4 and non-protected AAC).

creative says that the built-in lithium-ion shelling is nice for 5 hours of video playback or up to 30 hours of frequence playback.

The new 32GB creative ZEN instrument be priced at around $380 USD in Singapore. The player is priced at $329.99 for the Unified States and is currently obtainable for pre-order on creative's U.S. website.

Daylight Projection Clock

2007-12-02T08:35:00.000-08:00

Here’s the Daylight Projection Clock with Outdoor Temperature Display, a stylish little thing that’ll project the precise atomic time and temperature on any surface and by automatically adjusting the strength of the projection it’ll work in any lighting conditions.

It comes with an alarm too, just wave your hand in front of it to shut it off.

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Ladybug iPod Speaker Dock

2007-11-29T22:35:00.000-08:00

Vestalife will launch the Ladybug iPod / iPhone Speaker Dock at CES International in Las Vegas in January 2008 (it won the CES Innovation Design and Engineering Award you know). This amplified speaker system sports stereo speakers, a subwoofer, LED volume level indicators, a USB port for synchronization and a remote control

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Backlit Keyboard for Night Crawlers

2007-11-29T22:22:00.000-08:00

Everglide DKTBoard is designed with those night crawlers in mind. It features a soft blue backlight, which does not harm eyes when in the dark. A compact laptop design makes it small and easy to place anywhere on the table; in addition, brushed aluminum chassis looks extremely cool.

It is interesting how the desktop keyboard began to look smaller and smaller, sometimes making the typing uncomfortable. However, this is not that case, the typing is fast and easy.

Do not worry anymore about typing in the dark, now it will be more comfortable than ever. Moreover, you will not disturb anyone with bright light. It is a question for us though, why laptops are not usually equipped with such backlit keyboards; this simple addition will hugely help when you are sitting with your laptop all night long. This interesting keyboard can be purchased for only 70 dollars.

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LCD Armrest Monitor with Built in DVD Player

2007-11-27T20:33:00.000-08:00

For those who wake up and fall asleep in front of their computer monitor, Chinese engineers are proud to present an astonishing gadget - the 7 inch arm resting monitor with a built in DVD player and a speaker.

This unbelievable gadget is convenient for long distance trips. Those who adore the back car seats will find this gadget perfect for movie or music clips watching.

Its 7 inch TFT LCD display features a 1440 * 234 resolution, has a PAL/NTSC color system and a 15.5 – 21cm adjustable distance for all armrests all over the world.

In addition, it includes a built in speaker, a full remote control function and a FM audio output.

It is easy to install as the installation distance is 15 – 21 cm and there are 2 fixing sections included.

It has a CD/ VCD/ CD-R/ CD-RW/ MP3/ MP4/ DIVX. And all this you get in a small gadget that can be installed on any seat.

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Weather station: a stripping girl demonstrates the weather

2007-11-27T04:22:00.000-08:00

There are so many modern weather stations nowadays. Which one to choose? I know just one very original model of weather station which can be both a cool gift and pretty object of interior. It attracts with its simplicity and nice creator's idea. A girl on the display dresses or undresses depending on the weather outside. She shows you visually what you should wear. Imagine only: she wears bikini when it is hot outside and puts on some clothes when it is cold.

Every man would like to have such weather station at home or at work. But I am afraid men won't get it from their women.

The creators should have thought about this fact. This gadget would be bought by girls for their boyfriends if there was a possibility to put in their photo instead of the girl's face. It seems to me that would be really nice.

In that case this station can become an irreplaceable gadget at work. Photo frames? Not actual anymore. This nice weather station with stripping girlfriend would be much more desirable. Nice idea, huh?

The gadget displays all the necessary things such as temperature, humidity, precipitations. But the girl will explain you in terms of her example what clothes you cshould wear.

The gadget has already won a lot of customers' attention. I guess you should consider for a moment why. At first, it is really original gift for anybody. It is a nice souvenir and remembrancer and at the same time the gift that makes smile. It was made especially for people with nice sense of humor, so surprise your favorite friends. Secondly, weather station - an important and useful gadget anywhere.

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Computer Keyboard for SMS

2007-11-26T08:06:00.000-08:00

Every mobile phone user knows about short message system called SMS. It is very popular among teenagers and young people. They are accustomed to the phone text input method and can write messages up to 150 symbols per minute! If you are a person who prefers to write an SMS instead of talking, and you do it often, then take look at this interesting gadget.

This keyboard, called cre8txt was designed specially for SMS users. It has a familiar button set, just as the average mobile phone, so it will feels just as if you are typing an SMS. It is also bundled with predictive text input software – widely known T9 will help write long texts with ease.

In addition, it can translate SMS slang, which is a way to save space on the restricted 160 character per message, to normal English! So no misunderstanding now even when you are talking to your parents.

Additional buttons with Copy, Cut and Paste functions, Alt+Tab, Shift and Enter will aid in controlling your computer, and with a long USB cord it can be used as a remote controller. Wired, which is not good, but if the cord is long enough to reach your bed or chair, who cares? Be careful not to catch it when moving though.

It is an interesting product, but we doubt it will be more comfortable than a normal keyboard. Moreover, thinking of its price, which is not small – 105 dollars (way too pricy even for a wired remote controller), we advise you to learn to type on normal QWERTY keyboard rather than throw your money on this SMS inspired gadget.

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Wireless Video Glasses Stunners with Built-in Media Player and Divx Support

2007-11-25T08:02:00.000-08:00

YelloMosquito is proud to introduce the Qingbar Gp300 - the
world's first wireless LCOS video glasses stunners with built-in media
player and Divx support.

This state-of-the-art device combined with LCOS display and media
player, allows you to enjoy a big cinema screen experience through a
pair of sleek and funky video glasses with hi-fi audio through high
quality earphones in one tiny device eliminating the distraction of
wires. It is totally hands free, mobile and private.

The Qingbar GP300 features a sleek, light weight design with LCOS micro
displays, which deliver crisp, vivid-color, QVGA video image simulates
the image of a 50" display from a distance of 2M away. You just insert a
mini SD card into the slot, and then you can entertain yourself with
your favorite movies / videos, MP3 music, JPEG photos, or e-book text.

Specifications and Compatibility

* DSP Chip : TI
* Memory Card Slot : Support Mini SD Card (Hot plug and play)
* EQ Mode : Rock/Classic/Normal/Bass
* Language : Support multi-language; ,Chinese & English version (optional)
* Playback Mode : Normal/One/All/Shuffle/Repeat Shuffle
* Interface : USB
* Press key : Power on, volume +, -, forward, backward, play/pause, and menu
* Screen Option LCOS Micro display, 50" Virtual Screen
* Remote control Yes
* Audio File Format : Support MP3, WMA9, IMA,and AAC
* Video File Format : MP4/MPG/AVI/ASF(MPEG1/2/4 ( Divx3.x/4.x/5.x & XviD)
E book : Support E book .TXT file
* Photo : Support JPEG/BaselineJPEG+MP3
Power : Battery re-chargeable lithium battery (750 mAh) Adapter :voltage
in 110v-240v; Voltage out: 5V,500mA
Sample Rate : 8 ~ 96 KHz SNR >90 dB
* Frequency Response Range : 20 Hz-20 KHz
* Display resolution : QVGA 432x240 ?
* Image size 50" at 2 M away
* Field of View 22 degree
* Contrast 200:1
* Ambient Temp -10~+70
* Unit Dimensions (LxWxH) 180x175x40 (mm)
* Weight 100g

Currently, YelloMosquito is taking pre-orders for the Qingbar GP300. It
is expected to ship during the first week of December 2007.

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Logitech's AudioHub for Notebooks

2007-11-25T07:45:00.000-08:00

One of the pitfalls to using a notebook exclusively is that it tends to have speakers that are not that great for those wanting to listen to music and watch movies. One of the other problems is that notebooks tend to lack the USB ports important to users with lots of gadgets and peripherals.

Logitech has a new item called the AudioHub that aims to remedy both of these common notebook shortcomings. The AudioHub is a 2.1 speaker system designed to sit behind your notebook. The two satellite speakers are width adjustable allowing you to position them to the sides of your notebook rather than having them behind the computer where some of the sound is blocked.

In addition to having movable satellite speakers, a built-in subwoofer offers improved levels of bass and the speakers use a three-chamber design. A three port Hi-speed USB hub is built into the AudioHub as well to provide more connectivity options for USB devices. One single USB connection from the AudioHub to your PC powers the speakers as well as the USB hub.

The AudioHub is slightly more than 3.5-inches tall and has a pair of 2-inch tweeters and one 3-inch woofer. Another nice feature is a built-in web cam stand that extends from the top of the AudioHub. The USB hub is powered via an included AC adapter, allowing the use of high-power USB devices. A pair of USB cables is included with one 2-foot cable and one 4-foot extension. The AudioHub is compatible with Windows 98SE, ME, 2000, XP, and Vista as well as Mac OS X and higher. Logitech covers the device with a 2-year warranty and the device carries an MSRP of $99.99 with availability in October, 2007.

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Logitech Announces Bluetooth Cordless MediaBoard Pro

2007-11-23T08:19:00.000-08:00

Logitech announced an updated version of their Cordless MediaBoard for PS3 called the Cordless MediaBoard Pro today. The original MediaBoard used a matte silver finish, which did nothing to go along with the looks of the PS3.

With the updated Cordless MediaBoard Pro, Logitech uses a glossy black chassis for the keyboard that looks like it came with the PS3. The main difference between the new MediaBoard Pro and the old MediaBoard is in the connection of the keyboard to the PS3. The original MediaBoard uses a USB transceiver plugged into one of the PS3’s front USB ports.

The new Cordless MediaBoard Pro uses Bluetooth connectivity just like the Sony Sixaxis controllers so no USB adapter is required. If you are using your PS3 for media playback, you will be glad to hear that the MediaBoard Pro has a 10-meter wireless range. An integrated touchpad eliminates the need for a mouse.

Logitech also included an assortment of media keys to make accessing the web browser and movie menus easier. Power for the keyboard is via a pair of AA batteries that provide up to 200 hours of use. A two stage battery light shows when battery power is getting low.

The Cordless MediaBoard Pro will be available in October for $79.99.

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