Following the Vostro V13, Dell introduces the new Vostro 3000 series, a range of new thin, lightweight and durable laptop computers designed for small businesses. Boosted by the latest Intel Core series processor, the Vostro 3000 has up to 6GB of memory.

Dell’s new Vostro 3000 series includes the 13.3-inch Vostro 3300 which is one of the thinnest commercial 13-inch laptop with integrated optical drive; the 14-inch Vostro 3400 with up to 8 hours of battery life; and the 17-inch Vostro 3700 with optional Core i7 quad core processor.

The Vostro 3500 and 3700 models come with LED-backlight display and the latter can be equipped with up to 1GB of NVIDIA GeForce dedicated graphics. The new Vostro notebooks support Bluetooth, WiFi and optional WWAN mobile broadband. These new laptops will be released on 16 March.

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• Dell Vostro 1320, 1520 and 1720 Business Notebooks
• Dell Vostro 1015 Business Notebook
• Dell Vostro 1310, 1510 and 1710 Notebooks
• Dell Vostro 1220 Ultraportable Business Notebook
• Dell Vostro 430 Business Mini Tower Desktop

Mio launches in Korea the new S400 portable GPS navigation device. It features SiRF III GPS receiver and runs Windows CE. 2GB internal capacity is available and there is a SD card slot. The S400 is priced at 139,000 Korean Won.

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• NDrive S400 PDA Phone
• Mercedes Benz S400 BlueHybrid uses Li-ion battery
• Yamaha YHT-S400 and YHT-S350 AV Receivers
• Yamaha YHT-S400 Two-piece Home Theater System
• Sony nav-u NV-U75V Portable Navigation Device

Audio-Technica’s AT-SPB5 BoogieBox is an active speaker with a street style. It features a toolbox body design and comes with two 70mm full range speaker units offering 2Wx2 output. It has 130-20,000Hz frequency response.

The BoogieBox offers 3.5mm jack for connecting audio sources. It needs six AA batteries to operate.

[audiocubes][audiotechnica]

• Audio-Technica AT-SP700TV Wireless Speaker for your TV
• Audio-Technica Button ATH-FW3 Headphones
• Audio-Technica AT355ST/0.6 Headphone adapter with microphone
• Audio-Technica AT-PL300USB USB Turntable
• Audio-Technica ATH-ANC7b Noise-Canceling Headphones

Pioneer announced the introduction of its latest DJM-2000 professional DJ mixer, which features the industry’s first 5.8-inch multi-touch screen effects, Evolved Beat Effects, Pro DJ Link and MIDI controls. It is an ideal companion to Pioneer’s CDJ-2000 digital media players and compatible with any player in the market.

The Pioneer DJM-2000 offers Instant Instrument FX providing six additional audio effects; the Live Sampler feature, a switching 3-band EQ (+6dB to -26dB) and 3-band Isolator (+6dB to -∞dB) on each channel, Digital In and USB interface for direct computer connection.

Pioneer DJM-2000 will be released in June 2010 for $2999.

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• Stanton SC System 1 Professional DJ System
• Pioneer CDJ-2000 and CDJ-900 DJ Turntables
• Pioneer BDR-03J 8X Blu-ray Burner
• Pioneer BDP-V6000 Blu-ray Player and HD-V9000 HD Video Player
• Transformers Bumblebee Voice Mixer Helmet

Jays introduces the a-JAYS Series in-ear headphones. Three models are available to match your budget, from the the entry level a-JAYS One, to the well appointed ‘Two’, up to the top of the range ‘Three’.

The a-JAYS One features 8.6mm dynamic speakers with 20 Hz – 18 000 Hz frequency response. It comes in standard black. The a-JAYS Two has 8.6 mm Custom Speakers while the a-JAYS Three gets 8.6 mm TCD Speakers, both with 20 Hz – 22 000 Hz response. They come in Deep High Gloss Black and Rubber Coated Black respectively.

All the a-JAYS headphones feature JAYS Sound Isolating Sleeves and a TPE coated flat tangle free cable and 3.5mm gold-plated plug. They come with 5 pairs of silicone sleeves ranging in size from XXS to L.

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• Jays c-JAYS headphones
• AIAIA Tracks series Headphones
• JVC Black Series HA-M750 and HA-S650 Foldable Headphones
• Sony XB series eXtra Bass Headphones
• JVC Black Series HA-FXC80 in-ear headphones with Micro-HD driver

Chinese PMP maker Hott is launching a 4.8-inch Android tablet called MD500. Powered by a ARM9 Rockchip processor, the device runs Android with plenty of customizations, including fast desktop switching. It can handle 720p video playback.

The Hott MD500 is priced at $92 to distributors.

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• Kinpo 7-inch Android Thin Tablet
• Cydle M7 Android Tablet with TV Tuner
• Huawei SmaKit S7 Android Tablet
• Paradigm Shift EMT-10A Android Tablet
• NTT Hikari iFrame Android Tablet

Dell launches the PowerVault DL2100 powered by Symantec Backup Exec for small and medium-sized businesses. . It is the only integrated backup to disc solution from Dell and Symantec and also the industry’s first and only integrated solution for faster disk-based backups and recoveries that lets you start protecting your data in just 18 minutes.

Two versions are available, the Value Series gets an Intel Xeon E5520 2.26GHz processor 6GB of RAM and two 250GB 720ROM hard drive while the Performance Optimized model pack dual E5520, 24GB of memory and up to 2TB of storage. They have a slim optical drive bay and a few PCI slots for expansion. Tape expansion is also available.

According to Dell, the PowerVault DL2100 offers up to 55% faster disk-based backups and 49% faster recoveries than backup with tape. It starts at under $8600.

[businesswire][dell]

• Axxana Phoenix System Backup Solution
• SanDisk Ultra Backup USB Flash Drive offers Button Backup
• Dell XPS 730 and 730 H2C Gaming Machines
• Corsair Voyager Port – turn USB Drive to Backup device
• Dell OptiPlex 980 Desktop and FX100 Zero Client

French company 4N has built this MVT01, its first watch, with mechanical movement that shows you digital time. Featuring a manual winding mechanism and a 12 hour digital display, the watch is based on a clever configuration of discs rotating in discontinuous mode. There are three discs and they are made of aluminium or titanium alloys and are held in carbon cage sturcture.

The 4N MVT01 will be available in 18-carat white gold and platinum versions.

[4n][engadget]

• De Grisogono Meccanico DG Mechanical Digital Watch
• Citizen Independent Retrograde Dual Time Watch
• Faceless LED Watch hides the time
• Seiko Moving Design Collection DISCUS Watch
• Cognitime DOGN Watch

Casio launches this colorful G-Shock MAN BOX GA-110F-2JR in Japan. The watch is shock resistant and waterproof. It offers World Time of 48 world cities, stop watch, alarm clock, timer and 12/24 hour display functions.

The GA-110F-2JR comes with a G-Shock MAN figure and is priced at 19500 Yen.

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• Casio G-Shock Figures
• Casio DW5000SL-1 – Spike Lee signature G-Shock watch
• Casio G-Shock G8100A-5 Retro Style Watch
• Casio EXILIM EX-G1 – Slimmest Shock-resistant Digital Camera
• Casio Baby-G BG5601 Pastry Edition

Pentax introduces its first medium-format digital SLR camera, the Pentax 645D. The camera sports a large 40 Megapixel CCD image sensor that measures 44mmx33mm, which is about 1.7 times larger than 35mm sensors. The 645D is equipped with the PRIME (PENTAX Real Image Engine) II image engine with high-speed data-processing capacity and new algorithm exclusively programmed for medium-format DSLR.

Pentax’s 645D features SAFOX IX + wide-frame autofocus system with 11 sensor points, 77-segment multi-pattern metering, an easy-to-see optical viewfinder and the DR (Dust Removal) II mechanism. It offers Hyper Program, Hyper Manual, HDR (high dynamic range) functions and Sensitivity-Priority and Shutter/Aperture-Priority modes. There is a 3-inch LCD display with AR (Anti-Reflection) coating and dual SD/SDHC memory card slots.

The Pentax 645D has a solid yet lightweight body with strong magnesium-steel alloy main frame, diecast aluminum chassis and dustproof, weather-resistant construction. It will be released in May 2010 for about 850,000 Yen. Also introduced is the smc PENTAX-D FA 645 55mmF2.8 AL[IF] SDM AW lens.

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• Pentax K200D DSLR
• Hasselblad H4D-40 Medium Format Camera
• Phase One 645 Medium Format Camera Platform
• Pentax K-7 Limited Silver Edition DSLR
• Pentax K2000 DSLR Limited White Edition

Huawei showed at the MWC 2010 the SmaKit S7 Android tablet device with a sleek, stylish design. The S7 has a 7-inch touchscreen with 800×480 resolution and supports playback of 720p HD video, which can be shown on a larger display via the HDMI output. It supports 3G connectivity in addition to WiFi,

The SmaKit S7 supports microSDHC cards up to 32GB and provides two USB 2.0 connectors. It is expected to be released in Summer 2010, along with the docking station.

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• T-Mobile Pulse / Huawei 8220 Android Phone
• Huawei U8230 Android Smartphone
• Huawei Android Phone in Q3
• Huawei U8230 Android Phone Previewed
• Hott MD500 Android Tablet

PRS (Paul Reed Smith) launches the Guitarbud, the guitarist’s interface for the iPhone and iPod touch. This accessory allows you to plug your guitar directly into your iPhone and iPod touch 2G for use with all guitar applications. There is also a jack for you to connect your headphones.

According to PRS, the Guitarbud basically replaces your iPhone’s built in mic with the direct output of your guitar, meaning you can use your guitar with any app that your mic worked. This 6 foot special instrument cable also be used with bass or keyboard and it works with the company’s PRS Jam Amp, Voice Memos, StompVox and many other apps.

The PRS Guitarbud Guitarist’s Interface is priced at $29.95.

[prscables]

• Sirius XM intros XM SkyDock for iPod touch and iPhone
• Apple iPod touch
• Apple iPod touch 3G Announced
• iHandstick Gaming Handheld Grip for iPhone and iPod touch
• Scosche showTIME AV cable for iPod and iPhone

Novothink launches the Solar Surge series hybrid solar charger case for iPhone 3G and 3GS and iPod touch. The Surge is a backup battery that combines solar panel with a lithium ion battery into a soft touch, non-slip finish case.

Surge for iPhone 3G/3GS has integrated 1320mAh lithium-ion polymer battery while the iPod touch version gets 1500mAh. The former provides about 30 minutes of talk time on a 3G network or 60 minutes on 2G from a mere 2 hours of direct sunlight. A USB 2.0 cable is also included for chagring and data sync.

Novothink’s Solar Surge has four built-in LED indicators and the company has developed a free Solar Planner App that provides an estimate of how much sun exposure is necessary to maintain the battery level of your iPod Touch or iPhone based on your everyday usage and the current weather forecast. iPhone version costs $79.95 and iPod touch version is priced at $69.96. Order at Amazon.

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• S-ZWT01 Portable Hybrid Solar Charger
• iPhone 3G Solar Charging Case
• Hybrid Solar Charger is also a 4-port USB Hub
• SOLiCharger Solar-Powered iPhone Charger
• Freeloader PICO Solar Charger

Samsung adds to its Go netbook lineup the new N315 model that gets the new Atom Pine Trail to replace the Go N310. The new Go netbook sports an Intel N450 1.66GHz processor, 1GB of RAM, integrated GMA 3150 graphics and a 250GB drive.

The N315 has a 10.1-inch 1024×600 LED-backlit display and 1.5Wx2 stereo speakers with SRS sound effect. It supports WIFi 802.11b/g/n and comes with a 3-in-1 card reader and a webcam. This new netbook is also pre-loaded with news reader application from The New York Times.

You can get the Samsung N315 at Amazon for $425.99.

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• LG X20 Atom N450 Netbook clears the FCC
• Samsung NB30 Netbook Available for pre-order
• Logitech Portable Lapdesk N315 Launched
• Asus Eee PC 1001P Atom N450 Netbook Shows up at Amazon.de
• FIC SVE00 Atom N450 Netbook

In addition to hard drive, the N270G gets a built-in multi-in-one card reader. It comes with pre-loaded with Veriton ControlCenter, a suite of utilities designed to simplify the work environment, gathering crucial functions and handy tools in a single, fast-access panel to help users save time and energy and simplify routine tasks.

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• Acer Veriton N260G Atom Nettop
• Acer Veriton N260G-U2802CP Hits US
• Acer Veriton X270 Desktop PC
• Acer Veriton M265, M421G and M670G Business Desktop PCs
• Acer Veriton Z280G-EA271CP All-in-One PC

Acer is going to release its new TravelMate 6594 designed for business users. Based on Intel’s new Core i7/i5 processor and Mobile Intel QM57 Express Chipset, the new TravelMate is also equipped with up to 8GB of RAM and dedicated ATI Mobility Radeon HD5670 graphic cards.

The TravelMate 6594 comes with a 15.6-inch LED-backlit display with support for simultaneous multi-window viewing via Acer GridVista. It gets a DVD burner, a 1.3 Megapixel CrystalEye webcam, Bluetooth, WiFi and optional 3G connectivity. With a 9-battery, the 6594 can run for 10 hours.

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• Acer TravelMate 6292 Notebook Reviewed
• Acer TravelMate 6593 and TravelMate 6493 Business Notebooks
• Acer TravelMate 5730-FC25 and 5330-CF16 Notebook PCs
• Acer TravelMate 8210-6597 Laptop Reviewed
• Acer TravelMate 6292 Laptop PC

Samsung is launching its first e-book reader, the E6, in the US market in partnership with Barnes & Noble. The E6 features a 6-inch e-ink display with 600×800 resolution, 8-Gray scale, built-in MP3 player, Bluetooth for connecting headphones and WiFi 802.11b/g for direct purchase and download of content.

The Samsung E6 comes with an electromagnetic resonance (EMR) stylus pen that grants users the writing capabilities. It has 2GB of onboard memory and a microSD card slot for expansion. Through Samsung’s partnership with Barnes & Noble, users can easily download more than one million eBooks and ePeriodicals, with most bestsellers at $9.99.

The Samsung E6 e-book reader is priced at $299.

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• Plastic Logic QUE proReader business e-book reader
• Barnes & Noble nook Wireless e-book reader
• IREX DR800SG 3G e-book Reader
• Audiovox RCA Lexi e-book reader
• AT&T / Samsung Blackjack III Coming

Samsung R1

Samsung will release in April in the States its R1 and R0 portable media players, both available in 8GB and 16GB capacities. These PMPs features Samsung’s Digital Natural Sound Engine (DNSe) 3.0 sound enhancement technology and supports a wide range of media formats, including DivX.

Samsung R0

The R1, available in silver and black, comes with a 2.4-inch LCD touchscreen display with an user-friendly “drag and drop” feature. It includes Bluetooth connectivity and FM tuner. The battery of the R1 allows up to 50 hours of audio playback or 4 hours of video. Samsung R0 gets a 2.6-inch LCD display and a microSD card slot. It offers up to 6 hours of video playback. R0 comes in black, silver and pink.

Pricing and release date:
R1 (8GB) – $149.99 – April 2010
R1 (16GB) – $179.99 – April 2010
R0 (8GB) – $99.99 – April 2010
R0 (16GB) – $129.99 – April 2010

• WD My Passport AV Portable Media Drive
• Samsung YP-R1 Portable Media Player
• Samsung YP-R0 Portable Media Player
• Samsung S2 and S3 Music Players
• Kenwood Media Keg MG-E504 and MG-E502 Music Players

MSI releases its Wind12 U230 netbook in the US market. Two models are available, the U230-040US powered by AMD Athlon X2 L335 1.6GHz processor and the U230-033US with AMD Athlon Neo MV-40 1.6GHz processor.

Both U230 models have 2GB of RAM, ATI Radeon HD3200 graphics, a 12.1-inch LCD display, a 1.3 Megapixel webcam, built-in speakers and support for WiFi 802.11b/g/n. The U230-040US comes with 320GB hard drive while the U230-033US has 250GB capacity. Windows 7 Home Premium is pre-loaded.

Order at Amazon: U230-040US | U230-033US

• MSI Wind12 U230 Netbook Now Official
• MSI Wind U230 Netbook with AMD Neo
• MSI Wind12 U200 CULV Notebook Now Official
• Acer Aspire One Pro 731 and 531 Netbooks
• MoGo Mouse for Netbooks

WD (Western Digital) launches the My Passport AV portable media drive designed for video storage and playback and to works with HD media players, Blu-ray players, camcorders, HDTV or other multimedia devices with USB port.

The My Passport AV, well, is basically a portable 320GB hard drive with a fancy name. It works with the Direct Copy feature offered in Sony’s new Handycam video recorders and Sony’s Blu-ray players as well. Of course, it is compatible with WD’s HD media players.

The 320GB My Passport AV media drive is available for $109.99.

Some compatible multimedia devices:

• WD TV family of media players;
• 2010 and later Sony camcorders with Direct Copy functionality;
• Sony 2010 Blu-ray Disc Players including BDP-S370, BDP-S470, BDP-S570;
• Sony 2010 Blu-ray Disc Home Theater Systems including BDV-E370, BDV-E570;
• JVC LT-32P689 television;
• Samsung LN32A550 television;
• Phillips 42PFLA332D television;
• Microsoft Xbox 360 (compatible with the USB media playback feature); and,
• Sony PlayStation 3

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• Western Digital My Passport Elite Portable Hard Drive
• Western Digital My Passport Studio with FireWire 800
• WD My Passport Studio Portable Drive with E-Label and FW800
• Western Digital Passport Elite External Hard Drive
• WD Scorpio Blue 2.5-inch 1TB Hard Drive