http://www.fareastgizmos.com/ en Copyright 2009 Thu, 05 Nov 2009 07:23:31 -0400 http://www.sixapart.com/movabletype/ http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss This is an XML content feed. It is intended to be viewed in a newsreader or syndicated to another site, subject to copyright and fair use. Honda will begin sales of a limited number of the Civic Type R Euro, a premium sports model with a distinctive, stylish form and performance that was forged on European roads. Only 2,010 units will be available for sale in Japan. The ultimate driving performer in the European Civic series, the Civic Type R Euro is manufactured in the United Kingdom by Honda of the UK Manufacturing Ltd. This is the second time since 2001 that this model has... http://www.fareastgizmos.com/transport/honda_releases_limited_number_of_civic_type_r_euro_in_japan.php http://www.fareastgizmos.com/transport/honda_releases_limited_number_of_civic_type_r_euro_in_japan.php Transport Honda Thu, 05 Nov 2009 07:23:31 -0400 Japanese actress Ryoko Yonekura officially started the holiday season at Roppongi Hills on Wednesday, lighting up the 520,000 white and blue bulbs of the area’s Christmas display. Ryoko Yonekura wore a beige Armani dress with around 60 million yen worth of Christmas-themed jewelry. Roppongi Hills has composed a breathtaking sonnet of light for the winter holidays. The fantasy of blue and white illumination evokes a vision of glittering snow. Welcoming visitors with snow white light, the interweaving of diverse... http://www.fareastgizmos.com/other_stuff/christmas_season_starts_at_roppongi_hills_with_lighting_up_of_520000_white_and_blue_bulbs.php http://www.fareastgizmos.com/other_stuff/christmas_season_starts_at_roppongi_hills_with_lighting_up_of_520000_white_and_blue_bulbs.php Other Stuff Christmas Thu, 05 Nov 2009 06:49:41 -0400 The 13-day Tokyo Motor Show wrapped up on Wednesday at the Macular Messe convention hall in Chiba, with total visitors less than half that of the previous show. The show aimed to draw over 1 million visitors by offering test-rides of the latest models and other events, but fell short of its goal. The show, held once every two years, drew 614,400 visitors in total this year, falling short of the 2007 event's total of 1.42 million. Major overseas... http://www.fareastgizmos.com/transport/tokyo_motor_show_attracts_visitors_less_than_half_that_of_the_previous_show.php http://www.fareastgizmos.com/transport/tokyo_motor_show_attracts_visitors_less_than_half_that_of_the_previous_show.php Transport Thu, 05 Nov 2009 06:33:29 -0400 Sale of announced that as of the end of October 2009 its total global shipments of the Sanyo eneloop rechargeable battery reached 100 million cells, approximately four years after its first release in November 2005. In commemoration of this a variety of products are being released with the improved AA-size eneloop that is rechargeable approximately 1,500 Times- No. 1 in the industry. On November 14, 2009 in Japan, two sets of products will be released that both include a... http://www.fareastgizmos.com/other_stuff/sanyo_announces_battery_checker_designed_in_the_form_of_the_eneloop_mascot_eneloopy.php http://www.fareastgizmos.com/other_stuff/sanyo_announces_battery_checker_designed_in_the_form_of_the_eneloop_mascot_eneloopy.php Other Stuff Sanyo Thu, 05 Nov 2009 06:26:06 -0400 To enrich photographic potential, the new Olympus E-P2 includes a port for an electronic viewfinder or external microphones. Two additional Art Filters combine with the new i-Enhance function for yet more creativity and image enhancement. Cloaked in classic black, the hybrid photo and HD movie Olympus PEN boldly brings fun and simplicity back to SLR quality. The dedicated accessory port on the back of the camera extends flexibility. The first compatible device, an electronic viewfinder is included with the... http://www.fareastgizmos.com/digital_cameras/olympus_ep2_with_vf2_viewfinder_promotes_shooting_from_unique_perspectives.php http://www.fareastgizmos.com/digital_cameras/olympus_ep2_with_vf2_viewfinder_promotes_shooting_from_unique_perspectives.php Digital Cameras Olympus Thu, 05 Nov 2009 06:05:07 -0400 Kyocera today launches three new color multifunction products designed to meet the needs of high volume office document requirements. The Kyocera TASKalfa 550c, 650c, and 750c have advanced color management functionality, comprehensive paper handling facilities and superior ease-of-use which ensure they perform to the highest standards even in the most demanding office environments. With a print speed of up to 75ppm in monochrome and 65 ppm in colour and a maximum scanning speed of 77ppm the new TASKalfa devices... http://www.fareastgizmos.com/computing/kyocera_high_speed_multifunction_color_printers_brings_high_speed_color_printing_to_the_office.php http://www.fareastgizmos.com/computing/kyocera_high_speed_multifunction_color_printers_brings_high_speed_color_printing_to_the_office.php Computing Kyocera Wed, 04 Nov 2009 09:34:00 -0400 NEC today announced the availability of its four new single-chip IO-Link solutions for IO-Link slave applications based on the close cooperation between NEC Electronics and its business partners ELMOS Semiconductor AG and TMG-Karlsruhe. The new IO-Link solutions combine NEC Electronics' All FlashTM 78K0R 16-bit microcontroller and IO-Link transceiver, with integrated IO-Link slave protocol stack in a single package.... http://www.fareastgizmos.com/other_stuff/nec_announces_four_new_singlechip_iolink_solutions_for_iolink_slave_applications.php http://www.fareastgizmos.com/other_stuff/nec_announces_four_new_singlechip_iolink_solutions_for_iolink_slave_applications.php Other Stuff NEC Wed, 04 Nov 2009 09:23:22 -0400 Honda announced that the all-new 2010 Honda Accord Crosstour is set to debut on November 20 in the US. The Accord Crosstour combines the sophisticated refinement of a premium sedan with versatile characteristics of an SUV to create an entirely distinct concept within the Crossover Utility Vehicle (CUV) segment. All Accord Crosstour models come standard with a 3.5-liter i-VTEC V-6 engine with Variable Cylinder Management (VCM) designed for power and efficiency. The engine produces 271 horsepower at 6,200 RPM... http://www.fareastgizmos.com/transport/allnew_2010_honda_accord_crosstour_to_debut_on_november_20_in_the_us.php http://www.fareastgizmos.com/transport/allnew_2010_honda_accord_crosstour_to_debut_on_november_20_in_the_us.php Transport Honda Wed, 04 Nov 2009 09:12:40 -0400 Celebrating its 50th year in America, Honda kicked off its week at the 2009 Specialty Equipment Market Association's (SEMA) show in Las Vegas with a variety of historic and accessorized Honda vehicles. A 2010 Accord Sedan equipped with MUGEN accessories was revealed today, along with the announcement that, on November 11th, Honda will make a complete line of MUGEN accessories available for the Accord Sedan on an a la carte basis through authorized Honda dealers.... http://www.fareastgizmos.com/transport/honda_displays_historic_vehicles_and_accessorized_models_at_2009_sema_show.php http://www.fareastgizmos.com/transport/honda_displays_historic_vehicles_and_accessorized_models_at_2009_sema_show.php Transport Honda Wed, 04 Nov 2009 09:02:16 -0400 Sony Ericsson announced today the new Wireless Stereo Headset with FM Radio - MW600. Featuring advanced Bluetooth technology and a built-in FM radio, MW600 lets you stream music to your headset in high fidelity through sound-enhancing ear-buds. With a crystal clear OLED display, easy access controls and RDS radio station information; you don’t even need to take your phone with you to tune in to your favourite radio station.... http://www.fareastgizmos.com/mobile_phones/sony_ericsson_wireless_stereo_headset_with_fm_radio_mw600.php http://www.fareastgizmos.com/mobile_phones/sony_ericsson_wireless_stereo_headset_with_fm_radio_mw600.php Mobile Phones Sony_ Ericsson Tue, 03 Nov 2009 07:14:15 -0400 Sony Ericsson today unveils the XPERIA X10, the first phone in a family of phones to deliver a consistent user experience where communication truly becomes entertainment. Building on Sony Ericsson’s entertainment heritage and combining rich graphics with intelligence capabilities, the XPERIA X10 introduces a new UX platform that will evolve across the product portfolio and expand over time continuously introducing new features and capabilities. The UX platform builds on top of the Open OS and creates a unique Sony... http://www.fareastgizmos.com/mobile_phones/sony_ericsson_xperia_x10_first_mobile_phone_to_truly_humanize_the_way_people_interact_with_their_phones.php http://www.fareastgizmos.com/mobile_phones/sony_ericsson_xperia_x10_first_mobile_phone_to_truly_humanize_the_way_people_interact_with_their_phones.php Mobile Phones Sony_ Ericsson Tue, 03 Nov 2009 06:52:20 -0400 STMicroelectronics has announced a robust low-power processor chip dedicated to managing SIM data for machine-to-machine (M2M) cellular communications. The ST32-M IC family combines the advantages of advanced non-proprietary processor architecture and high-density low-power embedded-Flash memory, enabling machines to connect to cellular networks and to authenticate themselves and communicate automatically. Applications that use M2M capabilities include the European eCall road-accident alert system, planned for launch in 2010, which allows vehicles to automatically inform rescue services of the location and details... http://www.fareastgizmos.com/transport/stmicroelectronics_announces_lowpower_processor_chip_for_machinetomachine_cellular_connections.php http://www.fareastgizmos.com/transport/stmicroelectronics_announces_lowpower_processor_chip_for_machinetomachine_cellular_connections.php Transport STMicroelectronics Tue, 03 Nov 2009 06:08:54 -0400 Toshiba today announced that new engineering facilities at its main nuclear power engineering center in Yokohama, Japan have started operation, as a core base to support the global expansion of the company's nuclear power business. In order to provide high-quality engineering services as the core engineering center supporting global expansion, the new facility reinforces Toshiba's engineering infrastructure with state-of-the-art 3D-CAD systems supporting stereoscopic view of designs, a communication network operating at the world's highest level, and the latest security... http://www.fareastgizmos.com/other_stuff/toshiba_starts_operation_of_worlds_most_advanced_nuclear_engineering_facility_in_japan.php http://www.fareastgizmos.com/other_stuff/toshiba_starts_operation_of_worlds_most_advanced_nuclear_engineering_facility_in_japan.php Other Stuff Toshiba Tue, 03 Nov 2009 04:30:07 -0400 Lenovo today launched its first all-in-one (AIO) desktop PC –ThinkCentre A70z. The high performance all in one ThinkCentre A70z comes with Intel Core2Duo processors and delivers blazing fast boot up time as one of Lenovo’s Enhanced Experience certified PCs for Windows 7. The compact ThinkCentre A70z includes a 19 inch, 16:10 widescreen LCD monitor packed into a 2.4 inch black frame that complements just about any office environment. On a desk, the AIO takes up 70 percent less space... http://www.fareastgizmos.com/computing/lenovo_thinkcentre_a70zallinone_desktop_pc.php http://www.fareastgizmos.com/computing/lenovo_thinkcentre_a70zallinone_desktop_pc.php Computing Lenovo Tue, 03 Nov 2009 04:06:05 -0400 Thermaltake Element V full-tower PC case for demanding gamers and power-users offers optimized airflow characteristics with 5 preinstalled heavy-duty fans, while leaving room for another 3 upgrade fans. Two 120 mm front mounted fans blows outside air directly over the drive bays. An additional oversized 230 cm ColorShift fan at the side panel keeps graphics cards and CPU cool. Thermaltake Element V can house a whooping 12 drive bays -five 5.25”, six 3.5” and one 2.5” devices. High peripheral... http://www.fareastgizmos.com/gaming/thermaltake_element_v_fulltower_pc_case_for_hardcore_games_and_semipros.php http://www.fareastgizmos.com/gaming/thermaltake_element_v_fulltower_pc_case_for_hardcore_games_and_semipros.php Computing Gaming Thermaltake Tue, 03 Nov 2009 03:57:53 -0400