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Panasonic D-Dock Sleek And Slim iPod Dock

2009-11-07T14:37:00.007-08:00

Panasonic D-Dock Sleek And Slim iPod Dock

Panasonic today introduced two new iPod docks from their D-Dock series in the form of the SC-HC4 and HC3. These slim iPod docking station provide an AM/ FM tuner, a digital amplifier delivering 20Watts × 2 channels output, a CD player and a SD card slot (SC-HC4 only). The speakers are made of a high quality Bamboo fiber material to make it lightweight and produces deep sound. The Panasonic SC-HC4 will be available in silver, pink and black for 40,000 Yen ($450) and the Panasonic SC-HC3 will be available in silver for 35,000 Yen ($400). Only the Panasonic SC-HC4 model that will be capable of transferring or ripping any CDs into SD or SDHC cards at a speed up to 8x.

[Via Akihabara]

Witstech A81 tablet

2009-11-07T14:37:00.005-08:00

Witstech A81 tablet

Here's another tablet that might just pique your interest if you're into devices like these - the Witstech A81 tablet. This 7' ARM-powered tablet will most probably fall under the WinCE category, but we're pleased to note that it comes with a capacitive touchscreen display while running on an unidentified ARM Cortex A8 core. No idea on pricing, but a range of $200 to $250 has been bandied about alongside a future Android build.

(Via UberGizmo, the Gadgets News Blog.)

Sagem Spiga Takes Over From UMID M1 Mbook

2009-11-07T14:37:00.003-08:00

Sagem Spiga Takes Over From UMID M1 Mbook

We cannot confirm if Sagem has changed the specs of the UMID M1 mbook, but what we can say is that the renamed Sagem Spiga will go for less: 499 euros from the previous 600 to 700.

It’s still the same tiny 4.8-inch (1024 x 600) screen netbook with the 1.1GHz Intel Atom processor, WiFi, Bluetooth, 3G and a webcam. Hopefully, Sagem will improve the build quality of the smallest laptop in the world, a flaw which had garnered the most complaints. Video after the break. See if you can spot some changes.

[via gmp3]

(Via PMP Today.)

HP Pavilion G60-519WM Entertainment Notebook

2009-11-07T14:37:00.001-08:00

HP Pavilion G60-519WM Entertainment Notebook

Walmart have listed another affordable entertainment notebook from HP on their online store namely the HP G60-519WM. Priced at just $298, the notebook offers a 15.6-inch 1366 x 768 BrightView widescreen display, an Intel Celeron 900 2.2GHz processor, an Intel GMA 4500M graphics card, a 3GB RAM, a 250GB hard drive, a DVD writer, WiFi, a 6-cell battery and runs on Windows 7 OS (64-bit edition).

(Via Laptop Notebook News.)

Vobis Announces Highscreen Zeus

2009-11-07T14:36:00.001-08:00

Vobis Announces Highscreen Zeus

You may not have heard of Vobis Computer, but they’ve released an Android-powered device back in July, called the PP5420. Now it has come up with its second attempt, dubbed the Highscreen Zeus, which certainly sounds a lot nicer. Retailing for about $483 in Russia, it doesn’t have any earth-shattering specs, but it’s not too bad either. Specifications include:

Operating System: Google Android OS

Network: GSM / GPRS / EDGE (850/900/1800/1900 MHz) UMTS / HSDPA / HSUPA (2100 MHz)

Display: TFT, 3.2 inches diagonal, with a resolution of 240 x 400 pixels (WQVGA)

QWERTY-keyboard

Camera: 3 megapixel CMOS, Auto Focus

Navigation: GPS / AGPS

Processor: Qualcomm MSM 7225 (528 MHz)

RAM: 256 MB

ROM: 512 MB

Expansion Slot: microSD

Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR, WiFi 802.11 b/g, micro-USB, 3.5 mm headset jack

Battery: Lithium-Ion 1010 mAh

GSM Talk time: up to 480 minutes for GSM

Standby: up to 400 hours for GSM

Dimensions: 110 x 55 x 15, 1 mm

Weight: 124.6 grams

(Via UberGizmo, the Gadgets News Blog.)

Cowon E2 Photos and Prices Unveiled

2009-11-07T14:35:00.001-08:00

Cowon E2 Photos and Prices Unveiled

The previous blurry render of the Cowon E2 that looked more like bottle openers than an MP3 player have been replaced with a set of nice, detailed images of the actual player.

It measures 26.6 x 64.2 x 7.7 mm, weighs 16.6g, comes in 2GB and 4GB models and plays MP3, WMA, FLAC, WAV, OGG.

The 2GB costs around $72 and the 4GB costs approx. $90.

[Via JournalduGeek]

Archos 1 Vision MP3 Player

2009-11-07T14:34:00.001-08:00

Archos 1 Vision MP3 Player

Archos has come out with its newest MP3 player namely the Archos 1 Vision. This entry-level player is packed with a 1.5-inch display, a 4GB of storage, a rechargeable battery (up to 20 hours of music playback) and supports MP3, APE, FLAC, WAV as well as WMA audio formats. The Archos 1 Vision retails for 30 Euros (about $45).

[JournalduGeek]

Portable HiFi System with 7 Inch Screen DVD Player

2009-11-07T14:32:00.001-08:00

Portable HiFi System with 7 Inch Screen DVD Player

Ideal for outdoor parties, beach, park etc.Features:-DVD player with 7 inch LCD screen Mobile and rotary 180 degree screen AM / FM radio USB 2.0 Memory Cards: SD / MMC Read formats: DVD / DVD-R / DVD-RW / CD / CD-R / CD-RW / JPEG / MP3 Digital photo frame function AV output for home video AV input for games, MP4, VCR Micro input Earphones output Multi language mode Mode screen 4:3 or 16:9 Parental lock Loudspeakers integrated 2 x 10 watts AC cord Connection possible with car cigar lighter (not included)

(Via 7Gadgets.com.)

Black Box Releases Wireless Video Presentation System II

2009-11-07T14:31:00.001-08:00

Black Box Releases Wireless Video Presentation System II

Back in March, Black Box released their Wireless Video Presentation System that allowed projectors to be able to receive content through a wireless connection. Today, the company is releasing the second generation, the Wireless Video Presentation System II. This device weighs only 1 lb and is small enough to be tucked away someplace out of sight. It allows the user to connect their electronics to the box instead of having the run long, expensive cords to the projector. The new system is able to support up to WXGA (1280 x 7680) resolution and can support many video formats including MPEG, DivX, Xvid, and WMV 9. In addition, the system can also handle multiple uses and can handle up to 254 users simultaneously. The range is also impressive at up to 300 feet away. The Wireless Video Presentation System II is available through Black Box and retails for just under $450.

[via Campus Technology]

Parrot RKi8400 car stereo system

2009-11-05T07:57:00.001-08:00

Parrot RKi8400 car stereo system

The Parrot RKi8400 car stereo system will target both the iPhone and iPod devices, where this hands-free Bluetooth communication system will boast multiple connections for digital music and advanced hands-free telephony functions. You also get a storage compartment located behind the removable front panel, making it perfect to protect and recharge your iPhone or iPod when driving. Other features include a large dial that makes data on it accessible with but a glance, while a full-color screen is always a joy to behold. Whenever there is an incoming call, you will find the system loading its hands-free mode automatically, allowing you to concentrate on the road at all times. The Parrot RKi8400 will also play nice with all Bluetooth-enabled cellphones out there.

Nokia X6 Hitting The UK On Nov 12th

2009-11-05T07:56:00.001-08:00

Nokia X6 Hitting The UK On Nov 12th

Have you been drooling ever since we broke the news of Nokia’s X6 to you? Well, if you’re in the UK, you can satisfy your cravings pretty soon, as the phone is set to hit the UK market on November 12th. Expansys has the phone listed at £529.99 ($878), though there is speculation that the phone will be available for about £405 ($667). In case you’ve forgotten, the Nokia X6 will sport a 3.2-inch touchscreen display, HSDPA connectivity, Wi-Fi, stereo speakers, 3.5mm headphone jack, TV out, 5-megapixel camera with Carl Zeiss optics, and a healthy 32GB of internal memory. The phone also includes Nokia’s ‘Comes With Music’ unlimited downloads for a year.

(Via UberGizmo, the Gadgets News Blog.)

Samsung Convoy is a rugged push-to-talker for Verizon

2009-11-05T07:55:00.003-08:00

Samsung Convoy is a rugged push-to-talker for Verizon

For some reason known only to its users, push-to-talk and mil-spec protection seem to go hand in hand -- and that trend continues with Samsung's Convoy for Verizon. The beefy little flip offers 810F compliance for resistance against shock, dust, vibration, salt, fog, humidity, sunlight, and temperature extremes, EV-DO-based push-to-talk, Bluetooth 2.1, and a 2 megapixel camera plus VZ Navigator support. Verizon's also touting its 'long battery life' (we'll be the judge of that) with a 1300mAh pack on board, so you should be able to chirp-chirp your way through the night if you play your cards right and you've got some willing participants on the other end. Look for this one to drop (quite literally -- it's rugged, after all) on November 15 for $49.99 on contract after a $50 mail-in rebate.

(Via Engadget Mobile.)

Verizon's LG Chocolate Touch skips on the BL40 influence

2009-11-05T07:55:00.001-08:00

Verizon's LG Chocolate Touch skips on the BL40 influence

We've suspected it for a while, and now it's 100 percent confirmed: Verizon's latest Chocolate device, the Chocolate Touch, takes absolutely zero influence from the lovely BL40 with which it shares a name. That said, it definitely seems to continue the Chocolate line's music-oriented tradition with an integrated FM radio, dedicated music key, stereo Bluetooth, equalization tech from Dolby Mobile, and a curious 'Join the Band' function that lets you add in your own beats to the music with a full on-screen drum kit. It's got a 3.2 megapixel cam, full touch display, and for the impatient among us, the best news might be that it's available today -- yes, today -- for $79.99 on contract after rebate.

(Via Engadget Mobile.)

uSmart M1C Mini Netbook

2009-11-05T07:34:00.001-08:00

uSmart M1C Mini Netbook

If you thought the 7-inch version of Asus’s EeePC was hard to use, you’ll most certainly have problems with the uSmart M1C 4.8-inch netbook, spotted at a trade show in Hong Kong. It sports an Intel Atom Z530 processor, Intel GMA500 graphics, 800 x 480 resolution, HDMI support, and a weird looking keyboard layout. Apparently it runs Linux, XP, Vista or Windows 7.

(Via UberGizmo, the Gadgets News Blog.)

Litl Webbook launched

2009-11-05T06:57:00.001-08:00

Litl Webbook launched

So soon after initial shots of the Webbook, company Litl has launched their netbook which comes with a special 12' LCD display that is capable of bending nearly backwards, turning the system into an easel-like display which makes it convenient for viewing videos or sharing content with a friend. You get 178-degrees of viewing angle (and not beyond 180 degrees as mentioned earlier) alongside better colors, while boasting a GPU that can decode H.264 video at up to 720p. The Litl Webbook retails for $699, alongside a remote that is going for $19.

(Via UberGizmo, the Gadgets News Blog.)

ViewSonic VMP70, a classic media player box

2009-11-03T08:08:00.005-08:00

ViewSonic VMP70, a classic media player box

In this era of connected video services it might sound curious when ViewSonic comes up with non-connected media player, but look at the number of format supported: ViewSonic mentions MPEG1/2/4, Divx/Xvid, MKV, H.264, VC-1, WMV9, RM/RMVB, WMA, MP3, FLAC, OGG, MKA and there's even more. The box connects via Component, HDMI, Composite and has an optical digital audio output. You can feed data via two USB ports, and it sounds like the box will upscale the content to 1080p. So, what's your take? At $130 ($99 during the holiday) is it hot or not?

(Via UberGizmo, the Gadgets News Blog.)

Face Detection Attendance System

2009-11-03T08:08:00.003-08:00

Face Detection Attendance System

Want to rule the office with an iron fist? Well, if that’s the case, you’ll a facial recognition time attendance system, like the CVJB-G107 (pictured above). This device uses a set of digital cameras that can be used in the dark to track the attendance of your employees via facial recognition. The system utilizes dual cameras to create a 3D image of each face in the database, do the old trick of showing getting someone to show a photo of you to the system won’t work (too bad). The system is going for just over $480, which isn’t too bad, if you’re the type who values total control in the office place.

(Via UberGizmo, the Gadgets News Blog.)

Sony's PSPgo sells 28,000 units on first day in Japan, physical media points and laughs

2009-11-03T08:06:00.001-08:00

Sony's PSPgo sells 28,000 units on first day in Japan, physical media points and laughs

Remember the 'platform sales boost' that Sony was tauting after the PSPgo's release in the US? The question on everyone's minds was of course how much of that boost was buoyed by the new kid on the block, and while Sony still hasn't given us any domestic figures (nor will it ever, probably), we now know that the thing sold 28,000 units on its first day of availability on its home turf in Japan. That's certainly better than the measly 1,000 units moved in Australia over the same period, but hardly encouraging when you look at its predecessors. According to Media Create the original PSP sold 171,963 units in a day in Japan. The PSP-2000? 130,000. UMD may be hated by everyone, but it seems to still have legs.

(Via Engadget Video.)

Creative working on Zii-based MediaBook with color touchscreen, e-book slant

2009-11-03T08:03:00.003-08:00

Creative working on Zii-based MediaBook with color touchscreen, e-book slant

What's an e-book without the e-ink? So very much, according to Creative, who just dropped word of an upcoming 'MediaBook' device (which will undoubtedly look nothing like this mockup above). It sounds a bit more like a PMP to us, with 'video, pictures, text and services,' and a 'media-rich experience' on the table, but Creative is also apparently working with publishers for content, with an obvious emphasis in Singapore sources, where Creative already does e-learning work. There's no word of what it'll look like, but it'll be a large touchscreen of some sort, so it sounds like we've got another slate on our hand. Any differentiation might come from having Zii under the hood and Creative's own particular approach to content for this device, but there's not really enough to get excited about at this point.

(Via Engadget Video.)

Hard Rock Cafe Limited Edition MP3 Retro Radio iPod Dock

2009-11-03T08:03:00.001-08:00

Hard Rock Cafe Limited Edition MP3 Retro Radio iPod Dock

Today’s iPod dock of the day award goes to the Hard Rock Cafe’s very own iPod Dock. I guess it makes sense for them to offer one up. The limited edition Hard Rock MP3 Retro Radio features an FM digital tuner and an iPod dock that supports every generation including the iPhone 3G and iPod Touch.

Does anyone not already own an iPod dock by now? Well if you’ve been waiting for a dirt cheap iPod dock, get in the game already with this one. You can connect your other non-Apple MP3 players, CD players or other audio devices to the speaker via the audio line-in cord and it’s powered by 4 AA batteries.

Only $15 bucks!

(Via SlipperyBrick.com.)

Wi-Fi Enabled and Dual Display Motorola Photo Frames

2009-10-31T03:30:00.003-07:00

Wi-Fi Enabled and Dual Display Motorola Photo Frames>Motorola is mostly known for their cellular devices, but you may be surprised to know they also make home electronics like digital photo frames. It's okay, we didn't realize it either. So you know, here are several new digital photo frames with dual display and Wi-Fi connection...

(Via Unplugged.)

Allcam Releases 2-in-1 CP1 Projector

2009-10-31T03:30:00.001-07:00

Allcam Releases 2-in-1 CP1 Projector

Are you tired of carrying around a clunky laptop? Well this new pico projector might be the answer. Today, Allcam announced the release of their first projector, the CP1. What makes this model special is that it is also a handheld computer that uses the projector as the display screen. The CP1 features VGA (640 x 480) resolution and only 10 ANSI lumens. It uses LCoS display technology with an older white LED lamp system. The only connections available are dual mini USB connections; one for a host and another to connect to the main PC. The CP1 will not outperform any laptop you currently have, but it’s a nice alternative for anyone who can’t or doesn’t carry one with them to meetings. To control the computer, Allcam has included a mouse touch pad and buttons on top instead of the keypad that is typically found on pico projectors. Other major features include a 64MB internal memory with another possible 4GB from an SD card, 4 hour battery life, and built in speakers. Allcam has released the CP1 through Amazon for a retail price of £194 ($288).

[via Pico Projector Info]

Pure Siesta iDock

2009-10-31T03:29:00.007-07:00

Pure Siesta iDock

Pure Siesta iDock is actually a combo gadget that features a stereo DAB/ DAB+ with an FM radio, an alarm clock, and an iPod/ iPhone dock. The cool part of this gadget is that it has the Pure PowerPort, which provides power for USB accessories including mobile phone chargers, reading lights, bedside fans and cup warmers. The Pure Siesta iDock will be available in time for Christmas 2009 for around £89.99 ($146).

(Via The Apple iPod and MP3 Players Blog.)

Revo HERITAGE Digital Radio With iPod Dock

2009-10-31T03:29:00.005-07:00

Revo HERITAGE Digital Radio With iPod Dock

Revo Technologies today released the HERITAGE multi-format digital radio that comes with the classic European table radio designs from the 50’s and 60’s decades. The gadget has an OLED display and supports DAB, DAB+, FM tuner, Wi-Fi internet radio, wireless audio streaming and a docking station for all current iPod models. Each purchase of the HERITAGE comes with a free 30-day trial access to online music service Last.fm, where there are over 5 million tracks to choose from. Thereafter, if you would like to continue using the service, a £3.00 ($6) per month subscription charge would apply. The HERITAGE will be available next month in the UK for £229.95 ($375).

(Via The Apple iPod and MP3 Players Blog.)

Upcoming Canon EOS-1Ds Mark IV

2009-10-31T03:29:00.003-07:00

Upcoming Canon EOS-1Ds Mark IV

According to ‘EOS’ logics, Canon is preparing to launch another DSLR camera namely the Canon EOS-1Ds Mark IV. Although it’s not officially announced, the camera is said to be the successor of Canon EOS-1Ds Mark III and will feature a 30+ megapixel image sensor. The camera itself is expected to make its debut at Photokina 2010. Stay tuned for more updates.

[Via LetsGoDigital]

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