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Wireless Charging Systems for Electric Cars and Plug-in Hybrids

2013-12-02T11:34:00.001+05:00

Charging an electric car really isn’t all that difficult; but wireless charging could make the process even easier.

I can’t help but wonder if some drivers are reluctant to jump on the all-electric or plug-in hybrid bandwagon simply because of the extra effort it takes to connect the car to a charging station each evening? I know that seems a little absurd, but I suppose it’s possible. After all, it is an extra step that most people just aren’t accustomed to when they roll into the garage every night.

Oh, and if you failed to realize that you forgot to plug the car in until the next morning — well, that’s the kind of mistake that could ruin your whole day, especially if you had somewhere important to go. But there’s talk of a much easier method on the horizon.

We’ve been using wireless chargers (inductive charging) to power up our handheld devices for at least a few years now, so it only makes sense that auto manufacturers would eventually apply that kind of technology — on a larger scale, of course — to charge depleted electric car batteries. And while these wireless charging mats aren’t immediately available, manufacturers do hope to have the systems ready for home and public use within the next few years.

Obviously, there’s a good deal of science happening in there, but here’s a streamlined version of how it works: Electricity is emitted from the transmission unit (an electrically charged mat mounted to the ground) to the vehicle’s receiver unit (mounted underneath the car) through electromagnetic induction (wireless transmission of energy). The receiver unit passes the electric current on to the car’s battery pack until it’s fully charged.

An even simpler version: You drive your electric car (or plug-in hybrid) over the charging mat you installed on your garage floor and the system begins charging the car’s battery pack as soon as the vehicle is parked. That’s it. Simple, right? And there’s no added hassle of having to plug and unplug the car each time you intend to use it. Some of these proposed charging systems will even guide the driver into the correct parking position.

Now, as I mentioned, there aren’t any wireless charging systems currently available from the auto manufacturers — but they are in the works. Nissan has been teasing us with a wireless charging system for its all-electric LEAF for a couple of years now, and as of Dec. 2012, Toyota was working on an angular coil system for wireless power transmission.

So do you think we’ll see these systems reach production by the end of 2013? Or will it be 2014? Do you think the aftermarket options will be as good as (or maybe better than?) the factory offered wireless charging systems? Let me know what you think.

PNY Wave USB 3.0 Flash Drives

2013-12-01T17:30:00.002+05:00

PNY is offering you their newest line of USB 3.0 flash drives, the Wave. Coming in 16GB, 32GB and 64GB capacities, these capless flash drives feature a retractable USB 3.0 connector and promise to deliver read and write speeds of up to 80MB/s and 20MB/s, respectively. The 16GB, 32GB and 64GB models are available now for 19.99 GBP (about $32), 29.99 GBP (about $49) and 59.99 GBP (about $97), respectively. [PNY]

Gigabyte GV-R928XOC-3GD-GA Graphics Card

2013-12-01T17:25:00.001+05:00

CFD Sales Inc. Japan has added Gigabyte’s GV-R928XOC-3GD-GA graphics card to its product page. This high-end graphics card will become available from late November for 39,000 Yen (about $382) and will come with a free download coupon of Battlefield 4. Specs-wise, the GV-R928XOC-3GD-GA packs 2048 CUDA Cores, a 384-bit memory interface, a core clock of 1000MHz (Boost Clock 1100MHz) and a 3GB of GDDR5 memory set @ 6000MHz. The card also adopts the WINDFORCE 3X cooling solution and has DVI-I, HDMI and 2x mini DisplayPort outputs. [Product Page]

Dospara GALLERIA ZG 780Ti-SLI Gaming PC

2013-11-30T07:27:00.001+05:00

Here we have another newly released gaming PC from Dospara, the GALLERIA ZG 780Ti-SLI. Specs-wise, the system sports a 3.50GHz Intel Core i7-4770K processor, an Intel Z87 Express Chipset, 2x GeForce GTX 780 Ti 3GB graphics card, a 16GB DDR3 RAM, a 180GB SSD (Intel 530), a 3TB hard drive, a Blu-ray drive, a 1000W 80PLUS PLATINUM power supply and runs on Windows 8.1 Pro 64-bit OS. The GALLERIA ZG 780Ti-SLI is priced at 359,980 Yen (about $3,528). [Product Page]

EIZO RadiForce RX850 31.1-Inch Medical LCD Monitor by ISAIAH on NOVEMBER 29, 2

2013-11-30T07:25:00.003+05:00

EIZO has just dropped a new medical LCD monitor called the RadiForce RX850. Designed specifically for use in the hospital, this 31.1-inch IPS LED-backlight monitor provides 4096 x 2160 native resolution, 1450:1 contrast ratio, 850 cd/m2 brightness (calibration recommended brightness 500 cd/m2), 20ms response time and 178/178 degree viewing angles. In terms of connectivity ports, it has 2x dual-link DVI-D, 2x DisplayPort and 3x USB 2.0. The RadiForce RX850 is available now. [EIZO]

NEC MultiSync EA274WMi 27-Inch LCD Monitor

2013-11-23T01:35:00.001+05:00

Here’s the newest member to NEC’s LCD monitor line-up, the MultiSync EA274WMi. Adopting an IPS panel, this new 27-inch LED-backlight monitor provides 2560 x 1440 WQHD resolution, 1000:1 contrast ratio, 350 cd/m2 brightness, 6ms response time and 178/178 degree viewing angles. In addition, it also comes with two built-in 1W speakers and has a D-Sub port, a DVI-D port, an HDMI port, a DisplayPort and a 4-port USB hub (1 up/4 down, two USB 3.0 and two USB 2.0). The MultiSync EA274WMi is priced at $799. [NEC]

This Is How The iPhone 6 Will Look Like [Leaked Photos]

2013-11-12T23:33:00.003+05:00

After the mixed reaction to the release of iPhone 5S and iPhone 5C, everyone is looking forward to the unveiling of the iPhone 6. Just yesterday, some design photos of the iPhone 6 have leaked on the internet.

As per the previous rumors, the design features an edgeless display that looks stunning! The display will be Retina 2 so we can expect some high performance overall in the display department. To protect this vivid edgeless display, the phone will use graphene sheet rather than Gorilla glass. Graphene sheet is much stronger and durable than Gorilla glass, hence you can expect your phone to be safe in case of mild drops.

The phone will sport a carbon fiber shell to make it more lighter and sturdy in construction. The phone will be powered by a Quad Core 2.8 Ghz A7 Processor with 4GB of Ram. This will ensure that the phone is fast and can handle the tests of time ( At-least for the next 2-3 years). Check out the infographic below and let us know what you think of this new iPhone 6 design!

iiyama 15P5000-i3-FEB 15.6-Inch Notebook

2013-11-12T08:58:00.002+05:00

iiyama is offering you their latest 15.6-inch notebook, the 15P5000-i3-FEB. Priced at 54,980 Yen (about $559), the system comes with a 15.6-inch 1366 x 768 HD display, a 2.40GHz Intel Core i3-4000M processor, an Intel HM86 Express Chipset, an Intel HD Graphics 4600, a 4GB DDR3 RAM, a 500GB hard drive, a webcam, a DVD Super Multi Drive, an SD card slot, WiFi and runs on Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit (SP1) OS. [Product Page]

Dell Inspiron I15RV1382BLK 15.6-Inch Laptop

2013-11-12T08:57:00.002+05:00

The new Dell Inspiron I15RV1382BLK is packed with a 15.6-inch HD widescreen display, a 1.9GHz Intel Pentium 2127U processor, an Intel HD Graphics, a 4GB DDR3 RAM, a 500GB hard drive, a built-in webcam, a DVD Super Muti Drive, an 8-in-1 media reader, WiFi, Bluetooth, a 4-cell battery and runs on Windows 8 64-bit OS. The Dell Inspiron I15RV1382BLK sells for $356.99. [Product Page]

Apacer ‘FlowerCandy’ AH172 Mobile Flash Drives

2013-11-12T08:56:00.003+05:00

Apacer has unveiled a new line of mobile flash drives, the ‘FlowerCandy’ AH172. Designed specially for Android smartphones and Tablet PCs supporting USB OTG (On-The-Go), these flower-shaped candy flash drives (8GB, 16GB & 32GB sizes) feature an eco-friendly silica gel casing and a USB 2.0 connection interface, and come in Romantic Peach and Fresh Blue color options. Prices unannounced yet. [Apacer]

Mouse Computer NEXTGEAR i630PA3-SP Gaming PC

2013-11-12T08:54:00.002+05:00

Mouse Computer hits back by bringing you their latest gaming PC, the NEXTGEAR i630PA3-SP. Powered by a 3.50GHz Intel Core i7-4770K processor, the system sports an Intel Z87 Express Chipset, an NVIDIA GeForce GTX 780 Ti 3GB graphics card, a 32GB DDR3 RAM, a 2TB hard drive, a DVD Super Multi Drive, a multi-card reader, a 700W 80PLUS GOLD power supply and runs on Windows 8.1 Pro 64-bit OS. The NEXTGEAR i630PA3-SP is available now for 219,870 Yen (about $2,219). [Product Page]

MSI W20 3M Windows 8.1 Tablet

2013-11-12T08:53:00.001+05:00

MSI has recently showed off their newest Windows 8.1 tablet, the W20 3M. Aimed at business users, the tablet sports an 11.6-inch 1366 x 768 IPS HD 10-point multi-touch display, a 1GHz AMD Temash A4-1200 dual-core processor, an AMD Radeon HD 8180 graphics, a 2GB DDR3 RAM, a 128GB mSATA SSD, a microSD card slot, a 720p front-facing webcam, a fingerprint sensor at the back, WiFi, Bluetooth 4.0 and runs on Windows 8.1 OS. Unfortunately, there’s no word on pricing yet. [MSI]

I-O Data WN-AC433UA Wireless LAN Cordless Handset

2013-11-11T13:20:00.002+05:00

I-O Data is preparing to launch their latest wireless LAN cordless handset, the WN-AC433UA. Corresponding to the ‘Draft 11ac’ (the new standard for Wireless LAN IEEE802.11ac), the WN-AC433UA is equipped with a USB 2.0 connection interface and supports for dual-band WiFi access point (2.4GHz – 150Mbps and 5GHz – 433Mbps). The WN-AC433UA will begin shipping from late November for 4,935 Yen (about $50). [Product Page]

EIZO ColorEdge CG277 27-Inch LCD Monitor

2013-11-11T13:19:00.000+05:00

EIZO is set to launch another LCD monitor for the mass market, the ColorEdge CG277. Designed for professionals in digital photography, graphic design, video editing and post-production, this new 27-inch IPS LED-backlight monitor provides 2560 x 1440 native resolution, 1000:1 contrast ratio, 300 cd/m2 brightness, 6m response time and 178/178 degree viewing angles. Not only that, the monitor also comes with a built-in calibration sensor and has a DVI-D port, an HDMI port, a DisplayPort and a 2-port USB 2.0 hub. The ColorEdge CG277 will go on sale from November 22nd for unannounced price yet. [EIZO]

Acer Iconia W4-820/FH Windows 8.1 Tablet

2013-11-11T13:17:00.003+05:00

Acer is gearing up to release their newest Windows 8.1 tablet. Called the Iconia W4-820/FH, the tablet will feature an 8.0-inch 1280 x 800 IPS multi-touch display, a 1.33GHz Intel Atom Z3740 quad-core processor, a 2GB RAM, a 64GB of flash storage, a microSD card slot, dual cameras (a front-facing camera & 5MP rear-facing camera), WiFi, Bluetooth 4.0, a micro-HDMI port, a 4960mAh battery and run on Windows 8.1 32-bit OS with Microsoft Office Home and Business 2013 pre-installed. The Iconia W4-820/FH will go on sale from mid-November for unannounced price yet. [Acer]

Faith PASSANT Ex 999 GaMERz Gaming PC

2013-11-11T13:15:00.004+05:00

Faith Japan has once again expanded its gaming PC line-up by launching the PASSANT Ex 999 GaMERz. This high-end gaming PC is equipped with a 4.70GHz AMD FX-9590 processor, an AMD 990FX+SB950 Chipset, an AMD Radeon R9 290X 4GB graphics card, a 16GB DDR3 RAM, a 256GB SSD (Plextor M5S Series), a 2TB hard drive, a 16x Blu-ray drive, a 1250W 80PLUS GOLD power supply and runs on Windows 7 Professional 64-bit (SP1) OS. The PASSANT Ex 999 GaMERz is available now for 259,800 Yen (about $2,645). [Product Page]

Dospara Critea DX4 15.6-Inch Notebook

2013-11-08T23:54:00.003+05:00

Dospara offers you their latest 15.6-inch notebook, the Critea DX4. Specs-wise, the system sports a 15.6-inch 1366 x 768 LED-backlit display, a 2.40GHz Intel Core i3-4000M processor, an Intel HM86 Express Chipset, an Intel HD Graphics 4600, a 4GB DDR3 RAM, a 500GB hard drive, an HD webcam, a DVD Super Multi Drive, WiFi, Bluetooth 4.0 + HS and runs on Windows 8.1 64-bit OS. The Critea DX4 sells for 59,980 Yen (about $609). [Product Page]

Acer Aspire E1-522-7415 15.6-Inch Notebook

2013-11-08T23:41:00.004+05:00

Finding yourself a new 15.6-inch notebook? Why don’t you take a look at this Acer Aspire E1-522-7415. Specs-wise, the system packs a 15.6-inch 1366 x 768 LED-backlit display, a 2.0GHz AMD A6-5200 quad-core CPU, an AMD Radeon HD 8400 Graphics, a 6GB DDR3 RAM, a 750GB hard drive, a 720p webcam, a DVD Super Multi Drive, an SD card slot, a multi-gesture touchpad, WiFi, Bluetooth 4.0 and runs on Windows 8 64-bit OS. The Acer Aspire E1-522-7415 sells for $479.99. [Product Page]

Dospara DN-10074 Android 4.2 Network Media Player

2013-11-08T23:37:00.003+05:00

Dospara hits back with their new Android 4.2 network media player, the DN-10074. Powered by a 1GHz dual-core processor, the device is packed with a 1GB DDR3 RAM, an SD/SDHC card slot, 1080p Full HD video playback support, USB WiFi dongle support, 2x USB ports, Gigabit Ethernet, an HDMI port and runs on Android 4.2.1 OS. The DN-10074 is available now for 7,999 Yen (about $81) and comes with a remote control. [Product Page]

Ark PC CROYDON CY-IH4Z87A-Co Joyeuse-BF4 Gaming PC

2013-11-08T23:36:00.000+05:00

Ark PC has released a new gaming PC ‘CROYDON CY-IH4Z87A-Co Joyeuse-BF4′ for the mass market. This Battlefield 4 certified gaming PC is packed with a 3.50GHz Intel Core i7-4770K processor, an Intel Z87 Express Chipset, a Radeon R9 280X 3GB graphics card, a 16GB DDR3 RAM, a 256GB SSD, a 2TB hard drive, an 850W 80PLUS GOLD power supply and runs on Windows 8.1 64-bit OS. The CROYDON CY-IH4Z87A-Co Joyeuse-BF4 sells for 199,980 Yen (about $2,030). [Product Page]

2013-11-08T20:14:00.002+05:00

Century Japan is set to launch their latest mobile LCD monitor, the Plus One HDMI (LCD-8000VH). This USB-powered 8-inch LED-backlight monitor provides 1024 x 768 XGA resolution, 700:1 contrast ratio, 300 cd/m2 brightness, 20ms response time and 70/70 degree viewing angles, and features HDMI, D-Sub and Composite connectors. The Plus One HDMI (LCD-8000VH) will begin shipping from mid-November for 21,800 Yen (about $220). [Century]

VTX3D Radeon R9 290 X-Edition Graphics Card

2013-11-08T20:13:00.002+05:00

VTX3D has announced another powerful graphics card to its line-up, the Radeon R9 290 X-Edition. Based on AMD’s latest GCN architecture, the card is packed with 2560 Stream Processors, a 512-bit memory interface, a core clock of 975MHz and a 4GB of GDDR5 memory set @ 5000MHz, and features 2x dual-link DVI-D, HDMI and DisplayPort outputs. Pricing info is still unknown at the moment. [VTX3D]

Mouse Computer Lm-mini50B Ultra-Compact PC

2013-11-08T20:12:00.003+05:00

Mouse Computer has dropped another ultra-compact PC for the mass market, the Lm-mini50B. This space-saving system is packed with a 1.80GHz Intel Celeron 1037U processor, an Intel NM70 Express Chipset, an Intel HD Graphics, a 4GB DDR3 RAM, a 320GB hard drive, a multi-card reader, WiFi and runs on Windows 8.1 64-bit OS. The Lm-mini50B is available now for 39,900 Yen (about $405). [Product Page]

NETGEAR R6300 Dual-Band WiFi Router

2013-11-06T12:25:00.000+05:00

NETGEAR has added a new dual-band WiFi router to its product page, the R6300. Corresponding to the ‘Draft 11ac’ (the new standard for Wireless LAN IEEE802.11ac), the R6300 is equipped with a USB 2.0 port, a USB 3.0 port, one Internet LAN port, four LAN ports and supports for dual-band WiFi access point (2.4GHz – 450Mbps & 5GHz – 1300Mbps). The R6300 will be available from late November for unannounced price yet. [Product Page]

Mouse Computer MDV-GZ7200S-SH Desktop PC

2013-11-06T12:21:00.004+05:00

If you’re in the market for a new desktop PC, I suggest you to check out this MDV-GZ7200S-SH from Mouse Computer. Powered by a 3.40GHz Intel Core i7-4770 processor, the system comes with an Intel Z87 Express Chipset, a GeForce GTX 660 2GB graphics card, an 8GB DDR3 RAM, a 128GB SSD, a 500GB hard drive, a DVD Super Multi Drive, a multi-card reader, a 500W 80PLUS GOLD power supply and runs on Windows 8.1 64-bit OS. The MDV-GZ7200S-SH sells for 119,700 Yen (about $1,212). [Product Page]