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Hannspree's HannsNote Now Available

2009-08-23T09:47:00.000-07:00

Hannspree, the maker of kid-themed LCD displays, is making its own foray into the netbook market with the sleek HannsNote, which features a 10″ LED-backlit display and a 1.6 GHz Intel Atom N270 Processor.

The HannsNote Ships With A Decent, But Unsurprising, Feature Set:

* 160 GB 5400 RPM SATA Hard Disk
* 1 GB RAM
* 1.3 MP Webcam
* 802.11 b/g/n wireless
* 3-1 card reader

The netbook and battery together weigh in at 2.9 lbs and will cost $380.

Source : Gizmodo

Sony XBR8 Triluminos LED LCD HDTV – Review

2009-08-22T18:35:00.000-07:00

The delivery guy just picked up the XBR8—Sony’s tri-color LED Backlit HDTV. I’m a bit sad because I’d never seen an LCD shine like that before. I only had it set up in my living room for a short while. A little HBO, some movies, not much gaming at all. But it would have been long enough to pick apart a TV by just watching it. And during that time Sony’s picture defied any major complaints. Standard definition TV looked colorful, clear and without too many artifacts, reminiscent of how good it did on ye old standard def CRTs, before flat panels started hamfisting the upscaling. On the high end, High definition content from a Blu-ray disc felt like pricks from hypodermic needles, 1920 x 1080 of them, filled with a solution of video joy suspended in photons, as well as some unknown meds that made my chest tighten and my eyes unable to blink. It was by far the best LCD I’d ever seen, and as David Katzmeier from CNet said when he reviewed it, one of the best sets ever, although not as fine of a picture as the now extinct Pioneer Kuro plasma sets.

Click Here To Read The Full Article @ Gizmodo

Moebius Makes Music More Natural And Intuitive

2009-08-22T18:34:00.001-07:00

Fed up with the static recording and playing practice of contemporary music players? Here is an innovative sound system by Swiss designer Windlin Charles that combining cover art with modern technology promises to take the music to another level. Called “Moebius,” the futuristic player enhances the cover art with integrated digital technology, letting you enjoy all types of digital audio media with minimum fuss. For you may load the music automatically by simply holding your cover art closer to the sound system. The Moebius lets users organize the track as well as sound by just bending and twisting the flexible remote control, making music listening a more natural and intuitive process for trendy music lovers.

Source : TheDesignBlog

N900 Outed In Proto Expose

2009-08-22T18:32:00.000-07:00

Amazing. The Mobile-Review team out in Russia have had a prototype N900 for a while and because of the leaked information they have seen on it they have chosen to air some initial thoughts including device images and a ton of images about the OS. There’s a lot to analyse here. It’s a phone. It’s running Maemo 5. It’s looking like Nokia really is moving to Maemo as their high-end OS. I’m quite stunned that Maemo has come this far. Hats off to Nokia. I’m going to try and get myself down to Stuttgart for Nokia World now because clearly this is going to be on the agenda there in just a few weeks.

We’ve added all the specifications we could confirm from the article into a new N900 information page which we’ll be updating as new information comes in but for now, the best information is over at Mobile-Review. As usual there’s a lively conversation over at Internet Tablet Talk. Your immediate thoughts are welcome in the comments below.

Source : UMPCPortal

CD/DVD Player That Blends Acoustic With Advanced Visual Effects

2009-08-22T18:30:00.000-07:00

Blending the acoustic with advanced visual effects, designer Denis Belmas has developed an innovative CD/DVD player that not only sounds good but also looks good. Featuring a hexagon surface finished with black glossy plastic resembling a vinyl disk, the CD/ DVD player by the Ukrainian designer comes integrated with light-emitting diodes (LEDs) at the back side that illuminates to create an aura of light around the player. The music player hides two glass flaps within the case and presents simple controls, so you may enjoy your favorite tracks without any interruption. Apart from resting the player on the table or shelf, you may also mount it on the wall, which makes it ideal for the small apartments. It’s not too bad a pick for spacious living spaces either!

Source : TheDesignBlog

Move In Style With Samsung’s N310 Mini Laptop

2009-08-22T18:29:00.001-07:00

Samsung’s N310 netbook is a result of class leading design and sophisticated styling, designed by Naoto Fukasawa, a leading international designer whose work have won more than 50 design awards. This note book is not only lightweight and minimalist form, but also includes a sleek frameless screen and pebble design keyboard. Its durable casing also provides maximum strength and reliability. Even though it is small in size, the N310’s battery can last up to 5 hours and is perfect for the style conscious consumer who like’s to make a good impression.

Source : DesignLaunches

iPod Slide Design By Tryi Yeh

2009-08-21T11:19:00.000-07:00

The iPod slide concept has been derived by combining the functionality of Apple’s iPod Touch and the latest sliding technology, which is quite rare with Apple’s innovative products. The iPod slide is designed with a slim and sleek silver colored body which will make it really an attractive piece and exceptional from other available media devices. The most amazing feature of this device is it can be controlled by thermal sensors, which would be the first time ever in an Apple product.

Source : Tuvie

Kim Seulgi & Evan Yiwei Ma Create The Share TV

2009-08-21T11:18:00.000-07:00

Designers Kim Seulgi & Evan Yiwei Ma have created a unique concept which will go a long way, if things go well. That is what is cool about great designs, as they would have good future prospects of being manufactured in real, and then the designers would be encouraged to create more such unique and exciting products.

This time around, Kim Seulgi & Evan Yiwei Ma have created the Share TV which looks like any other T but is made of bezalass OLED screens and thus you can separate the TV for individual viewing. The screen can be split in two and thus there is no opportunity to share and fight, though the TV is all about sharing.

Click Here To Read The Full Article @ Elitechoice

Sharp JD-7C1CL/CW Cordless Phone

2009-08-21T11:16:00.000-07:00

While the adoption of landlines are dwindling these days no thanks to dirt cheap voice plans for cellphones, that doesn’t mean there isn’t a place for a new product release where house phones are concerned. Sharp’s latest JD-7C1CL/CW cordless phone is different from the rest since it comes with a 7″ touchscreen LCD display can actually be used to access basic phone functions including voice mail, while displaying other features such as a clock, calendar, phonebook with images and even your collection of digital photos. The 800 x 600 resolution ought to be more than enough for most people, while 128MB of internal memory should serve this Sharp offering well. We would like to see future versions incorporate email support though – that’d make it a clear winner.

Source : UberGizmo

Kohjinsha's 11.6-Inch EX6 Convertible Tablet Says XP, Means Windows 7

2009-08-21T11:14:00.000-07:00

With Windows 7 on the horizon, multi-touch support in tow, people are suddenly interested in tablets all over again; a form factor that didn’t quite revolutionize portable computing as envisioned by an enthusiastic Bill Gates showing that first prototype way back in 2001. And with an Apple event just weeks away (presumably), fanboys of both persuasions seem convinced that tablets are once more the future of mobile computing. Manufacturers are certainly on board. Case in point: Kohjinsha, that just announced its EX6 convertible tablet with 1366×768 pixels slathered across a 11.6-inch LED-backlit capacitive resistive touchscreen. Inside you’ll find a 1.6GHz Atom N270 and 945GSE chipset, up to 2GB of memory and 160GB of disk, 802.11n WiFi, gigabit Ethernet, a pair of front and back-facing cameras, 2600mAh battery, 2x USB, and slots for SDHC/microSDHC, ExpressCard 34 cards, and even DVDs. Unfortunately, it’ll be shipped with XP when it hits retail at the end of this month for ¥59,800 (about $635) — something we expect you’ll rectify on October 22nd. As to whether it’ll support multi-touch under Win7, well, anybody see the appropriate sticker?

Source : Engadget

Canon Selphy ES40 Photo Printer

2009-08-21T11:02:00.000-07:00

Canon’s a well known name when it comes to printers, and one of their latest photo printers would be the Selphy ES40. This model comes with a voice-guidance system – pretty much unheard of where printers are concerned, as it works in tandem with a 3.5″ LCD display alongside a scroll wheel to navigate through the myriad of menus. This printer will retail for $149.99 when it is released. End users will find the Selphy ES40 to be pretty useful as it offers more opportunities to personalize their photos with new frames and clip art made available under the Creative Print function.

Source : UberGizmo

Green-House 17-Inch Tablet

2009-08-20T17:27:00.001-07:00

Green-House is famous for its LCD display and Digital Picture Frame. The company today introduced its latest GH-PTB17-E 17-inch tablet that provides an SXGA resolution (1280 x 1024) with an 800:1 contrast ratio and a 300 cd/m3 brightness level. The tablet is compatible with both PC and Mac platforms. The Green-House GH-PTB17-E will be launched in Japan later this month.

Source : TechFresh

Canon Vixia HF S11 Camcorder

2009-08-20T17:25:00.000-07:00

Canon’s latest Vixia HF S11 high definition camcorder could be considered by some quarters to be a professional video camera, where it comes with an additional long-range optical image stabilization system which is able to correct the image across all of the lens’ reach, while extra manual controls provide focus and gain to provide seasoned shooters greater control where input is concerned to the final image. Canon has bumped up the internal memory to hit the 64GB mark, which is more than ample storage space to hold up to 24 hours of HD recording with the proper compression. Just in case you feel that this isn’t enough, there is the option to slip in an SDHC memory card. The Canon Vixia HF S11 is tipped to arrive later next month for $1,500, where you can opt for a $120 RA-V1 Remote Control Adapter if that’s your cup of tea.

Source : UberGizmo

Asus Eee Top ET2002T

2009-08-20T17:24:00.001-07:00

Asus’ latest Eee Top ET2002T is an all-in-one desktop PC that comes with a 20″ 1,600 x 900 resolution display, while featuring a dual core Atom 330 processor for added punch alongside NVIDIA’s ION graphics chipset that is more than capable of handling all of your living room entertainment with aplomb. A built-in DVD burner allows you to relive your catalog of old discs from time to time, although we suspect that many others won’t mind taking a stab at Hulu with this. Other specifications include 2GB RAM, a 250GB hard drive and an HDMI input. Expect the Asus Eee Top ET2002T to arrive in Europe within the next few weeks for approximately €598.

Source : UberGizmo

Dell's 11.6-Inch Inspiron 11z Thin-And-Light Now On Sale For $399

2009-08-20T16:51:00.000-07:00

Dell may have ditched the 12-inch Mini netbook, but for those still looking for something a touch larger than 10-inches, there’s the all-new Inspiron 11z. Strictly classified as a “thin-and-light,” this three-pound machine measures in at just one-inch thick and ships with a 1.2GHz Celeron 723 processor, a 1,366 x 768 LED-backlit panel, 2GB of DDR2 RAM, a 250GB (5400RPM) SATA hard drive, GS45 integrated graphics, WiFi, a 3-cell battery and nary an optical drive to speak of. There’s also a 1.3 megapixel camera, twin stereo speakers, an Ethernet port, three USB sockets, a 3-in-1 multicard reader and an HDMI output, though we get the feeling Windows Vista won’t be too happy with the hardware. Thankfully, you can drop your $399 now and snag Windows 7 on the cheap here in just a few months.

Source : Engadget

MSI X-Slim X610 Leaked, Reviewed By Russians

2009-08-20T16:48:00.000-07:00

If the gang at 3D News are to be believed (and why not?), this familiar looking notebook isn’t MSI’s X-Slim X600 at all, but the not-yet-announced X-Slim X610. And if a leaked ultraportable isn’t enough excitement for you, wait’ll we tell you that they actually got their hands on one of these beauts and gave it the full-on review treatment. As you’d expect from a machine that shares chassis, specs, ATI Mobility Radeon HD 4330 graphics, a 250GB hard drive, 4GB RAM, and all but one digit of its name with the original, there is not too much to report. The major difference is that the X610 foregoes Intel’s 1.4GHz SU3500 CPU in place of an AMD Athlon MV-40 (1.6GHz), which results in some slower benchmarks, but not enough that you’d readily notice in everyday use. And then there is battery life — the new guy clocks in at slightly less than two hours, or around 20 percent less than the X600. Same machine, same specs, poorer performance — not really a step in the right direction, MSI. Perhaps you can at least give consumers a break on the price?

Source : Engadget

Kanto Syd 5 iPod Speaker

2009-08-19T18:13:00.000-07:00

Straight from Japan Kanto’s Syd 5 iPod Speaker packs in 80 watts of power, a bass reflex port, and a frequency response of 45hz to to 20Khz. Audio is delivered through 5.25” low-range and and 3” high range drivers. It also includes a remote that operates the iPod’s click wheel functionality, repeat, and shuffle modes.

Source : AcquireMag

ColorWare Gets Their Hands On The BlackBerry Tour

2009-08-19T18:11:00.000-07:00

ColorWare couldn’t wait to get their grubby hands on the BlackBerry Tour. Not even out a month and ColorWare has already taken to the paint and gave it a new dressing down. Once again ColorWare will take yours and transform it for $129 or give you a new custom one made for $750. There are several choices to choose from letting you accent different parts as per usual.

Source : ChipChick

Casio Exilim EX-S5 Review

2009-08-19T18:10:00.001-07:00

The Casio Exilim Ex-S5 is definitely the camera to buy if you are looking for a consumer friendly camera that is easy on your wallet and you don’t want to stress your brain. It’s a simple camera that provides excellent photo quality, ease of use, and it is extremely light to carry.

This 10MP camera doesn’t disappoint. Right out of the box you can start using the camera without ever having to pick up the manual. It’s super simple to use and there is not much room for mistakes. It is also sleek and light at only 3.5oz, but actually, it feels lighter than it is. It is also available in several colors: black, chocolate, cinnamon, rose, sky blue and olive green. It’s thin enough to slip into your pocket or pocketbook without showing a hug bulge or taking up much room in your bag.

Click Here To Read The Full Article @ ChipChick

Eee PC 1000H Go Reduced By 100 Euros

2009-08-19T18:08:00.001-07:00

The Eee PC 1000H Go usually retails for 400 Euros, but Notebooksbilliger.de have the netbook on offer, with 25% off bringing the total down to just 299 Euros. The netbook is available to order right now, with shipping restricted to Europe. The offer will last until the stock has gone. The 1000H Go differs to the 1000H by having UMTS built into the netbook, giving you internet access on the “go”.

Source : EeePC

iPhone Concept And What’s More Important – MacPad Design

2009-08-19T17:56:00.000-07:00

We’re more interested in the MacPad concept shown below, than the iPhone design created by Gerard Prye. He did an excellent job with the design, but too bad that he chose a very, very, very bad movie to showcase on the screen (the failure called “The Happening”). This futuristic iPhone will presumably retail for $399 and pack 32GB or 64GB of internal memory, while the MacPad comes with 80GB or 160GB memory and a $599 price tag. The tablet pictured above can be used as a diary to scribble down ideas, writes notes and view media. Also, we have to mention that the device recognizes handwriting and formats it in pages.

Source : ConceptPhones

HP Korea To Launch 'Mini 110' Netbooks In Pink, White And Black

2009-08-18T16:36:00.000-07:00

HP Korea(www.hp.co.kr) announced the launch of its 10.1-inch low-end mini notebook pc ‘HP Mini 110′ in Korea market, which is available in Pink Chic, Black Swirl and White Swirl.

Weighing only 1.06kg, the HP Mini 110 features up to 250GB HDD, Intel Atom processor, LED-backlit LCD display, Qwerty keyboard, and Syncables solution that lets you perform 2-way synchronization between the netbook and another PC.

Source : Aving

New iPods To Have Cameras – Nearly Confirmed

2009-08-18T16:35:00.001-07:00

The annual iPod rollout is rumored to be on its way next month, and the breadth of the changes to Apple’s multimedia players is becoming apparent. The biggest new revelation is that the iPod touch and nano are about to get themselves on-board cameras, revealed by case manufacturers who apparently didn’t get the memo that this stuff is secret.

Nice. In one swoop, iPods suddenly gain a significant additional reason to carry them around all the time. The thing about having a camera or camcorder on a music player that you have with you all the time is that, well, it will turn out to be the most useful camera you own. Why’s that? Because a camera sitting at home in a drawer doesn’t take any pictures.

Source : Dvice

Xbox 360 Sells Over 9 Million In Europe

2009-08-18T16:34:00.001-07:00

The Xbox 360 has reached a milestone in Europe, having recently surpassed nine million console sales in the region. Microsoft’s Chris Lewis confirmed the figure to MCV, stating that the console now has “about 27 per cent of the current share of the console market.” For those of you keepng score at home, that’s about a million consoles sold since January.

In fact, Microsoft also boasted that it’s the only console to show growth in the region, pointing to the downward slope in sales of the PS3 and Wii. “This calendar year, we’re the only console showing positive growth. That’s 22 per cent on the first half against a market that is down to a similar margin overall.” In fact, there are so many Xbox 360s in Europe now, you could probably build a 15 foot wall around Liechtenstein … twice.

Source : JoyStiq

Patriot Launches High End SSDs For Macs

2009-08-18T16:32:00.000-07:00

SSDs aren’t usually thought of as platform specific, but Apple has this month been made to feel very special by Patriot. The high performance memory specialist has announced its ‘Koi’ line of SSDs designed especially to work with Apple Macs. The explanation?

“In designing the Koi, we wanted to bring a product to market that was specifically designed for the performance found on Apple platforms”, said Patriot Flash Product Manager Meng Jay. “The Koi Series has been thoroughly tested in Apple’s Development Center to ensure optimal compatibility and stability. We have also backed our Koi Series with one of the best warranties in the industry, 5 years.”

Click Here To Read The Full Article @ TrustedReviews

Hyundai X226Wa Full HD 21.5-Inch LCD

2009-08-18T16:30:00.000-07:00

If you’re looking for an affordable 21.5-inch Full HD widescreen monitor, be sure to check out Hyundai’s latest X226Wa. This widescreen monitor offers a native resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels, 5ms response time, 300 cd/m2 brightness and 20,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio. It also comes with two 1.5W speakers and a D-Sub connector. The Hyundai X226Wa is now available in Europe for over 130 Euro (about $183).

Source : TechFresh

Gigabyte S1024 Netbook Released In Hong Kong

2009-08-17T18:55:00.000-07:00

Gigabyte has finally released their last of their trio of 10-inch netbooks, the S1024 in Hong Kong. Recently it became known as the “Myou”. The main sellling point of the S1024 is that it is very thin and light. It clocks it at around 900 grams and less than 1 inch thick. It also has a decently sized keyboard at 92% full size. S1024 Specs: 10” 1024 x 576 Display, Atom N270 processor, GMA 950 graphics, 1GB RAM, 80GB 4200rpm PATA HDD, 802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, 3.5G HSDPA. 6-Cell lithium polymer (3600mAh) battery which is rated at 4 hours. Some information taken from Ports: nothing on the right (nothing!?), SD Card and audio jacks on the left. 2x USB, power and a extra port that requires a dongle for VGA out.

Source : Netbooked

China Unicom Denies Ordering 5 Million iPhones

2009-08-17T18:54:00.001-07:00

China Unicom, the carrier expected to offer up the iPhone in China, has officially denied the report that they’ve ordered 5 million iPhones from Apple. Yi Difei, China Unicom’s spokesman, officially said that the rumors are “not true” but affirms that talks between the two companies are still on-going. Tiffany Yang, meanwhile, speaking on Apple’s behalf has disclosed that there are still no clear details as to the future of the iPhone in China. Needless to say, given this latest development, it’s now highly unlikely that we’ll be seeing the iPhone debut in China this September. This is certainly sad news for Chinese iPhone aficionados excited for the iPhone’s re;ease next month, but at least talks between Apple and China Unicom haven’t bogged down yet.

Source : PmpToday

OCZ Vertex TURBO SSD Review

2009-08-17T18:36:00.000-07:00

As if their top of the line high-end SSD storage units are not fast enough OCZ decided to upgrade their fastest Vertex series SSD disks .. with an even faster model. What OCZ did with the Vertex TURBO is what can be considered tweaking the product to squeeze some extra performance out of it. The Vertex Turbo Series has an increased host clock-speed and the SDR DRAM Cache clock frequency are now running steady and gentle at at 180MHz. We are closing in very fast at the limitations of the SATA2 port. Yes, the end results is a Solid State Disk that now reaches ultra-fast 270/200 MBps read and write speed (!).

Source : Guru3D

Asus Mini-ITX AT3N7A-I ION-Based Motherboard

2009-08-17T18:19:00.000-07:00

Asus is gearing up to release its new Mini-ITX ION-based motherboard called the AT3N7A-I. This Mini-ITX platform is equipped with a 1.6GHz Intel Atom 330 dual-core CPU, a NVIDIA GeForce 9300M graphics card (DirectX 10-ready), two DDR2-800 memory slots, a PCI slot, Gigabit Ethernet, a 7.1 channel audio, Bluetooth, an eSATA port, three SATA 3.0 Gbps ports, and both D-Sub and HDMI outputs. The AT3N7A-I is expected to hit stores later this month for about 112 Euro ($158).

Source : TechFresh

Nokla E81 QWERTY Phone

2009-08-17T16:57:00.000-07:00

Other than the E97, here is another Nokla phone, the E81 with a QWERTY keyboard. The Nokla E81 has a swivel design. It features a 2.4-inch display, built-in camera, media player, Bluetooth and a microSD card slot. The Nokla E81 is based on the MTK platform, which is commonly used by many Chinese shanzhai mobile phones. It supports GSM900/1800MHz networks.

Source : ITechNews

ASUS Dual-GTX 285 MARS Detailed Further, Priced

2009-08-16T10:00:00.000-07:00

ASUS’ pixel-crunching monstrosity, the dual-GTX 285 MARS 4GB was unveiled earlier this year at Computex. It claims to be the most powerful graphics card ever made, as it packs two fully-loaded GeForce GTX 285 GPUs which are factory overclocked, and equipped with 2 GB each of GDDR3 memory (4 GB total memory). The card further edges GeForce GTX 295, by using 512-bit memory interfaces for each GPU. The card further carries the clock speeds of GeForce GTX 285, at 648/1476/2400 MHz (core/shader/memory).

Fresh information suggests that that this limited-edition graphics card is another week away from shipping. 1000 units are produced in all, and the company doesn’t plan on making any more. What’s interesting however is that most, if not all, of these 1000 units have been pre-ordered and paid for. Enthusiasts don’t seem to have a problem paying US $1250 (1250 EUR) for a piece, its price. Below are some tasty press-shots of this really tall accelerator, fully assembled. Pictures of its PCB and components can be viewed in our older article here.

Click Here To Read The Full Article @ TechPowerUp

MSI GT628 Gaming Notebook

2009-08-16T09:58:00.000-07:00

After a long time MSI today introduced a gaming laptop. Typically of MSI, the GT628 is a decently designed notebook with nice specification. Flagship features of this 15.4″ notebook include 2W high output speakers, Dolby Sound support, DDR3 memory, and Turbo button.

Specification:

Intel Core 2 Duo processor
up to 4GB DDR3 RAM
500GB hard drive
Blu-ray drive
15.4″ TFT-LCD display
NVIDIA Geforce GTS 160M 3D graphic card (1GB DDR3 memory)
2.0MP webcam
802.11b/g/n wireless
Windows Vista

Source : PC Launches

BlackBerry Storm 2 Gets Yet Another Prerelease Review

2009-08-16T09:57:00.001-07:00

Still not convinced that the BlackBerry Storm 2 is alive and kicking in places outside of RIM’s “secure” labs up in Waterloo? How’s a seven minute long video showing off this perennially-leaked device for all you skeptics? The blur-free video shows off the updated SurePress screen that only clicks when the unit’s actually in use, as well as some size comparisons with the Onyx and Tour. The mystery man behind the camera says that even though his OS is super old — at least by pre-release firmware standards — it’s much faster than the previous-gen Storm. Also interesting is the fact that WiFi doesn’t appear to be present in the “Manage Connections” screen, although we can almost say with 100% certainty that there will be WiFi at launch. The full video’s posted after the break, conspiracy theorists: go wild.

Source : Engadget

Ainol V8000HD PMPs With HDMI, H.264 Support

2009-08-16T09:55:00.000-07:00

Well, well… it looks like Microsoft isn’t the only company overhauling, upgrading, and generally “swankifying” its handheld devices. We just received a dispatch from iMP3.net detailing the new V8000HD line from Ainol and, while we doubt we’ll be seeing one of these guys in the States any time soon, they do manage to pack a lot in a little package. Available in three flavors, the V8000HDA 4.3-inch / 800 x 480), V8000HDB (4.3-inch / 480 x 272), and V8000HDG (5-inch / 800 x 480) are being billed as PVPs (Portable Video Players) — because, you know, there aren’t enough arbitrary product categories out there as it is. According to the company, the PVP concept centers around full support for the H.264 codec (up to 1280 x 720), HDMI output (in addition to your standard component and A/V outs), and hi-def audio support. Also included is a USB port for access to external storage. No word on prices or release date, but we’ll keep you posted. In the meantime, feel free to feast your eyes on some Chinese-language PR in the gallery below.

Source : Engadget

Samsung Galaxy i7500 To Hit O2 Stores Next Week?

2009-08-16T09:45:00.000-07:00

If a report from the hit or miss Register Hardware blog pan out, Samsung’s highly anticipated freshman Android offering could make its debut as soon as next week. According to the post, various O2 retail staff have confirmed that the Galaxy i7500 is now listed in their inventory system and shipments will arrive next week. That’s not to say the phone will launch next week but if retail locations actually do receive these alleged shipments, we can certainly expect a launch shortly thereafter. O2 would not confirm the Register’s report, saying only that the handset would launch “in the next few weeks”. We’ve been waiting for the i7500 ever since we first confirmed it to be Samsung’s virgin venture into Android back in April so we’re definitely excited by the possibility of seeing it finally launch — albeit outside the US. 528MHz processor, 3.2-inch capacitive OLED display, 5 megapixel camera, Wi-Fi, GPS, 8GB of internal memory… Importers, start your engines.

Source : DesignLaunches

Ripple Unleashes Dashingly Handsome Look On Unsuspecting Nettop Crowd

2009-08-15T09:43:00.001-07:00

With its shapely curves and dramatic paintwork, the Ripple LOOK makes a wonderful first impression. Though not a candidate for being either the smallest or thinnest mini PC around, it’s definitely one of the best looking nettops we’ve seen. Specs are par for the course — dual core Atom 330, 2GB RAM, 320GB storage and Intel GMA950 graphics — but you really don’t buy devices like these for their power. Then again, we won’t be buying this at all unless it does the unthinkable and finds a reseller outside Korea, where the lucky locals can have it for $321. A couple more glamor shots await after the break to soothe your heavy heart.

Source : Engadget

Brando Churns Out New HDD Dock, All Is Well With The World

2009-08-15T09:42:00.001-07:00

We’ve decided to start using Brando’s tireless refreshes as a sort of economic barometer — if an entire calendar month passes without a brand spanking new HDD dock, we’ll know we are in trouble. Seemingly content with its high-end offering, Brando has gone back to basics with the SATA Dual HDD Docking Station, which has space for a pair of 2.5- or 3.5-inch drives, but eschews the usual multicard reader. You get an eSATA extension kit in the package for suckling power and data from your computer, but that’s pretty much it. Is it convenient? Sure. But at $63 we’d expect a little bit more — like maybe bundling the hard drives for free.

Source : Engadget

Sony To Adopt Common Epub eBook Format; Wireless Reader Next?

2009-08-15T09:40:00.000-07:00

Sony’s upcoming Reader team press conference has left us wondering what the company has left in its ebook reader bag to announce, but according to a report in the New York Times there’ll be changes in both file format and hardware line-up. The paper is suggesting that Sony will scrap their proprietary ebook format, BeBB, in favor of the open ePub standard; as well as that, they’ll reveal plans for a wirelessly-enabled ebook reader for release later in the year. Update: Sony have confirmed the switch to ePub; press release after the cut.

Details of the new Reader are scarce, with the NYT only suggesting that it would be able to wirelessly download new content and, as a result, take on Amazon’s Kindle. There’s no clarification as to whether the wireless involved would be WiFi, 3G WWAN or a combination of the two.

As for the new ePub adoption, the company are also tipped to be dropping their proprietary DRM encryption system and replacing it with Adobe’s version. The move would open up Sony’s ebook store to access from devices not from its own range, and potentially establish it not just as a companion to the Sony Reader devices but a commercial concern in its own right.

Click Here To Read The Full Article @ SlashGear

Vision Research Rolls Out High-Speed Phantom Miro eX-Series Cameras

2009-08-15T09:39:00.001-07:00

In the market for a high-speed camera that’s compact but definitely won’t be mistaken for a regular point-and-shoot? Then you may want to look no farther than one of Vision Research’s new Phantom Miro eX-series cameras, which boast a “DSLR-like” design and a spec list intended for high-speed video and not much else. That includes your choice of 640 x 480 or 800 x 600 resolution cams, video frame rates from 500 fps to “over” 100,000 fps (at a reduced resolution), ISO settings up to ISO 1200 for color or ISO 4800 for monochrome, a 3.5-inch touchscreen, and 1GB, 2GB, or 4GB of internal memory, plus a CompactFlash card slot for expansion. Of course, these also won’t be mistaken for a point-and-shoot when it comes to price, with the base eX1 model starting at just under ten grand.

Source : Engadget

Apple Keynote Speech Looms, But Tablet May Still Be Missing

2009-08-15T09:33:00.000-07:00

Two years ago, Apple showed off the iPod Touch at an event much like the one that’s supposedly happening around September 7th, and let’s not forget the remodelling of the iPod Nano. But this time around, the rumor-mill is working in over time, and in standard Apple fashion, they’re not providing any kind of answers yet. They haven’t even cemented the idea of an event, or its exact date. So, what should we expect? A tablet? Something worth far less fanfare?

Apple tipped off the music industry executives, which would lead us to believe that the announcement has something to do with incorporating music in some fashion or another. There’s the “cocktail” feature that Apple has been working on, which provides full-length albums with album covers and other surprises. Of course, it’s not hard to get album covers, even if you’ve got downloaded music on your computer that you may not have necessarily downloaded from iTunes. So, if it does have something to do with music, we can hope that it’s something revolutionary, even for Apple.

Click Here To Read The Full Article @ SlashGear

Myvu Crystal EV Viewer Revealed

2009-08-14T15:34:00.000-07:00

We’ve talked about the wearable media viewers offered by Myvu before but it seems the company’s latest offering, the Crystal EV will soon be available at airports in the U.S. and InMotion Entertainment stores. The new screen size measures in at 64-inches and uses SolidOptix tech. It can be used with Nokia and Apple devices and sports stereo earphones, noise reduction and a 640 x 480 VGA resolution screen. Other features include an inline remote, a cable bundle and more. An add on bundle includes an iPhone cable and a travel case. A release date has yet to be announced, but you can get the Crystal EV for $300 and with the add-on for $325 soon.

Source : SlashGear

Atlona HDMI Extenders For Up To 825ft Between HDTV And Source

2009-08-14T15:32:00.000-07:00

Atlona Technologies have unveiled their next high-end AV connectivity gadgets, and if you’ve ever lamented the limitations of lengthy HDMI cords then the AT-HDS100SR and AT-HDS250SR may appeal. Each can take an HDMI input, stereo audio and RS-232 control signal and shuttle it over ethernet cable for up to 825ft.

That presents all sorts of possibilities for not only remotely locating media sources but controlling them as well, thanks to the serial port. The sender/receiver pair will work with various types of twisted pair CAT5/6/7 ethernet cable, are HDCP compliant, and include an embedded equalizer with gain and CTI adjustment.

Click Here To Read The Full Article @ SlashGear

T-Mobile's Mytouch 3G Gets Rooted, Questlove Unavailable For Comment

2009-08-14T15:29:00.000-07:00

Looking to run the latest and greatest homebrew wares on your myTouch? Just a week after release the Android handset has been set free of its corporate restrictions, the most private sections of its kernel unlocked for you to mess with. Full instructions (and we do mean full) are available at the read link, so proceed with caution — and don’t come crying to us if you wind up with a shiny merlot brick.

Source : Engadget

Inkia 500 SUB-$500 MID Gets Early Revie

2009-08-14T15:28:00.000-07:00

Remember the 5-inch Inkia MID from back in July? The Intel Atom Z510-powered handheld has finally landed with a reviewer, in this case Shanzai, and in the process gained a (rubbish) name: the Inkia 500. They’ve found it’s an affordable device, albeit a not especially inspiring one.

The combination of a 1.1GHz ULV processor, 1GB of RAM and a 16GB SSD won’t add up to the sort of device you’ll be processing video on, but there’s reasonable connectivity: two USB 2.0 ports, a TransFlash card slot and a headphone jack. WiFi and Bluetooth are standard-fit, and there’s apparently optional 3G or GPS modules.

Click Here To Read The Full Article @ SlashGear

Toshiba Satellite L355 Down To $348 In Latest Walmart Deal

2009-08-14T15:18:00.000-07:00

It doesn’t exactly hold up to their last laptop deal – which saw a Compaq discounted to $298 – but if you fancy a 17-inch display and another big-brand name then Walmart’s latest notebook promotion may tick your boxes. Up for $348 is the Toshiba Satellite L355-S7915, a 2.2GHz Celeron 900 machine with 1,440 x 900 display, 3GB of RAM and a 250GB 5,400rpm hard-drive.

There’s also a DVD burner, Intel GMA 4500M graphics, WiFi b/g and an ExpressCard 34/54 slot. Ports include three USB 2.0, VGA, audio in/out and an old-fashioned modem, and OS is Windows Vista Home Basic with Microsoft Works pre-loaded.

Click Here To Read The Full Article @ SlashGear

Zune HD Lands September 15th, Up For Pre-Order Today

2009-08-13T18:02:00.001-07:00

Do you want a Zune HD real bad? Well you’re in luck, because the wait is nearly over. Microsoft announced today that the heavily hyped media player will be making its way into retail channels come September 15th, and will be up for pre-order at select spots (Best Buy, Amazon, Walmart, and the Microsoft Store) today. That’s right… today. The Tegra-packing, HD Radio-playing, 720p-outputting device will come in a black, 16GB flavor for $219.99, or a beefier, “platinum” finish 32GB version clocking in at $289.99. If you’re super impatient and in select markets (Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Houston, Miami, Minneapolis / St. Paul, New York, Los Angeles, Philadelphia, San Francisco, Seattle and Washington, D.C.) you can head into a Best Buy on August 22nd and 23rd to play with a device and drop $25 on a pre-order. Otherwise, you’ll just have to sit tight till the ZHD makes its way into the wide world… which is actually pretty soon. Check out more info about the player at our Zune HD hub, and after the break you can enjoy a recent video we shot of the device in action.

Source : Engadget

AMD's 3.4GHz Phenom II X4 965 Black Edition Review

2009-08-13T17:58:00.000-07:00

Say what you will about AMD, but don’t you dare call it lazy. Within a matter of weeks, the outfit has launched a 2GB FirePro for um, pros, a 785G integrated chip for laypeople and now a new Phenom II X4 for the gamers in attendance. The all new Phenom II X4 965 Black Edition is the “highest clocked quad-core processor for desktop PCs,” checking in with a stock frequency of 3.4GHz and support for DDR3 and AMD OverDrive 3.0. Based on the Dragon platform, the chip is actually identical to the 955 it replaces at the top save for the clock speed, and during the collective web’s testing, it easily outpaced every other AMD option out there. Unfortunately, it still couldn’t put the hurt on a smattering of Intel chips, with the Core 2 Extreme QX9770 and Core i7 920 besting it in all but a few tests. All told, the chip was found to be an incremental (albeit fun) update, but given that it’s currently priced between Intel’s Core 2 Quad Q9550 ($219) and the aforesaid Core i7 920 ($279), it’s not a clear-cut bargain at $245. Still, give it a lil’ shelf time, let the MSRP sink and it just might be worth another look in due time.

Click Here To Read The Full Article @ Engadget

Westinghouse Launches Green 26-Inch HDTV

2009-08-13T17:57:00.001-07:00

A new 26-inch energy-efficient HDTV was just added to Westinghouse Digital Electronics’ greenvue line of products in the United States. Model SK-26H640G is a 26-inch HDTV that more than meets the Energy Star 3.0 specification standards. Westinghouse claims it saves 20 percent more power than required by the third iteration of Energy Star requirements for HDTVs. Moreover, compared to the other 26-inch LCD HDTV models by Westinghouse, SK-26H640G consumes 40 percent less electricity. But this isn’t the only model by the company that’s touted as eco-friendly – all LCD HDTVs released this 2009 by Westinghouse meet the Energy Star 3.0 requirements or, like this model, even go beyond them.

Click Here To Read The Full Article @ GoodCleanTech

Fujifilm Finepix Z33WP Digital Camera

2009-08-13T17:52:00.001-07:00

Traditionally “waterproof” and “pocketable” haven’t really sat well together, with the sealing process often adding bulk to compact cameras. This isn’t the case with the Fujifilm Finepix Z33WP, which offers weatherproofing whilst maintaining small dimensions.

The dimensions are small for a standard compact, let alone one that offers waterproofing down to 3 metres. At 92 x 59.6 x 20.6mm it might be slightly thicker than recent rivals, but it still slips easily into any pocket or bag. At around 120g with battery and SD card inserted it won’t weigh you down much either.

The design is simple and attractive, with a good quality look and feel to the camera. Available in a range of colours, we had the black model, but if you want to take it into the water or out on the slopes, one of the brighter options might be more appealing to you. Note that this is a waterproof only model and doesn’t claim the shookproofing or cold resistance you might find on other models.

Click Here To Read The Full Article @ PocketLint

LG To Launch Its New Colored 'Cookie' And 'Lollipop' Phones

2009-08-13T17:42:00.000-07:00

LG Electronics today launched its new colored ‘Cookie’ and ‘Lollipop’ phones in Korea market. Available in Titan Gray and Black Gold, the Cookie phone adopts a 3-inch WQVGA full touchscreen LCD with Widget UI, and features a 3M camera, Bluetooth, FM radio, mp3 and video player.

Coming in Hot Red and Citron Green, the Lollipop phone is designed for young generation from 17 to 23-year olds. With the concept to personalize a phone with the users’ own style, the Lollipop phone features 22 different emoticons on the front panel, by adopting 220 LED lightings.

Source : Aving

Lenovo O1 OPhone Coming Next Month

2009-08-12T16:59:00.000-07:00

According to PCWorld, Lenovo and China Mobile will launch the O1 OPhone in China. The O1 is the first 3G phone to run OMS (Open Mobile System), China Mobile’s Android-based OS. The OPhone supports TD-SCDMA 3G standard.

The OPhone is powered by a 624MHz processor and has 8GB or 16GB internal storage. It features a 3.5-inch touchscreen display, a 5 Megapixel camera, support for GPS, and is WiFi (WAPI) ready. The phone is also able to handle CMMD and MBBMS digital TV.

Click Here To Read The Full Article @ ITechNews

Samsung HT-WS1G Wall-Mountable Speaker System Review

2009-08-12T16:56:00.000-07:00

If we’re being blunt, most flatpanel TVs provide terrible sound quality, but not everyone has the cash or the space to upgrade to a full home cinema system, while others simply don’t like the thought of cables messing up their carefully planned interior decor. Dilemmas like these have created a strong demand for single-unit, wall-mountable speaker systems (or ’soundbars’) that deliver powerful sound quality without making unreasonable demands on your living environment, or in the case of Samsung’s HT-WS1G, your wallet.

This 2.1-channel system (oddly dubbed ‘Crystal Surround Air Track’) can be yours for under £260, but even at this tempting price Samsung hasn’t compromised its usual design principles and aesthetic attention to detail – the HT-WS1G is pure eye candy and covered in clever touches. The soundbar itself is incredibly slim and compact – much more so than most rivals – which makes it a breeze to wall-mount. Its one-metre width is exactly the same as a Samsung 40in TV, and the lustrous Platinum Black finish matches the company’s sets perfectly, so when mounted below one the effect is stunning. But if you’d rather place it on a flat surface then it comes with a transparent stand that clips onto the bottom.

Click Here To Read The Full Article @ TrustedReviews

BlackBerry Curve 8520 Review

2009-08-12T16:52:00.000-07:00

You don’t often hear “Wal-Mart” and “BlackBerry” in the same sentence. But RIM’s new Curve 8520 has been billed as the BlackBerry for the rest of us, available for just $50 at the country’s largest, and decidedly mass-market, retailer. This cheaper Curve certainly looks like a BlackBerry, acts like a BlackBerry, and has multimedia apps like most modern cellphones. But it only works on T-Mobile’s EDGE network, not the faster 3G backbone. So is BlackBerry throwing Wal-Mart shoppers a curve with this new cheaper version?

While the Curve 8520 lacks the design flourishes of the most recent BlackBerrys, its rather plain design harkens back to earlier Curve models, like the nondescript 8700 and 8800. Beneath its rather pedantic surface are a surfeit of features for both work and pleasure, including full PIM sync, music and video players, full text, IM and, naturally, BlackBerry’s nonpareil e-mail capabilities. That includes complete Microsoft Office attachment viewing, reading and editing, and several other embedded apps, including direct links to Facebook, MySpace and other social networking sites. The BlackBerry App Store also offers hundreds of other apps. Inexplicably, the App Store app isn’t preloaded on the Curve – you have to download it yourself.

Is Sony Ericsson Eyeing The Netbook Market?

2009-08-12T16:51:00.001-07:00

According to a “reliable” source cited by Netbook News, the mobile phone manufacturer / adorable couple known as Sony Ericsson is looking to follow Nokia into the netbook (or is that “smartbook?”) market. There’s not much more to this story at present, although it does make sense — so we’ll take it, with the proverbial grain of salt. And while we’re on the subject, does anyone have any more info on the PlayStation Phone?

Source : Engadget

HTC Hero Android Smartphone (G2 Touch) Review

2009-08-12T16:48:00.000-07:00

Androids may dream of electric sheep, but HTC dreams of producing a touch-powered phone that can really give the iPhone something to worry about. With the Hero it pretty much manages to turn that dream into a reality. We know you’ve probably looked at the photos of the Hero (or G2 Touch as T-mobile calls it) and thought that it’d be a good looking phone if it’s wasn’t for the jutting jaw line. However, when you actually see it in the flesh the jaw line isn’t anywhere near as offensive to the eye as it looks in the snaps and certainly not as bad as it was on the original G1. This is because the Hero has a more refined styling than HTC’s previous two Android efforts. Whereas the G1 and Magic looked quite industrial, the Hero has what we can only describe as a sort of retro sci-fi look, especially in the way the rear of the handset curves around to match the profile of the jaw line. Think hardware in Kubrick’s 2001: A Space Odyssey and you’ll get an idea of the sort of design feel that it conjures up when you hold it in your hand.

HTC has also rejigged the layout of the buttons on the front of the phone. Now the call/answer and end buttons are laid out in a line with the home and menu ones. The search and back buttons sit beneath these to the right of the mini trackball that glows white when you have an incoming call or text message. Sensibly, HTC has added a standard headphone jack on the top, so there’s no more messing around with headphone to miniUSB adaptors when you want to use your own cans. Elsewhere the spec is similar to previous HTC Android devices. The phone’s Qualcomm processor runs at 528MHz and is paired with 512MB of ROM and 288MB of RAM. There’s HSDPA support for download speeds of up to 7.2Mbit/s on the 900 and 2100Mhz bands and you also get quad-band GSM support with GPRS and EDGE for when you’re out of the range of a 3G signal.

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Samsung m850 Dash Gets FCC Approval; Spotted In The Wild

2009-08-11T14:30:00.001-07:00

Remember the Samsung m850 which we caught at invisibleSHIELD/ZAGG’s website? At that point, we thought it will be Sprint (NYSE: S)’s next killer Instinct device and it seems it’s gearing toward the launch. The phone has been cleared by the FCC, and has also been spotted “in the wild.” We don’t have much details to report at this stage, except that it’s an all-touchscreen EV-DO ready device, which can also connect on your local (or not local) WiFi network. Release date is unknown at this stage, and the same goes for pricing…

Source : IntoMobile

MID Switches To Windows

2009-08-11T14:28:00.000-07:00

Benq’s announcement of the S6, in conjunction with Taiwanese carrier FarEasTone, actually represents a re-lanuch of the S6, which was originally released last November with the Red Flag Midinux Linux operating system. Linux apparently did little to help sales of the device, one of the first Atom-based MIDs, so Benq is now launching it anew with Windows XP.

According to Benq and FarEasTone, the S6 is the first MID in Taiwan to be equipped with Windows XP Home Edition and VoIP software (the latter, known as “FarEasTone 070,” is pictured onscreen below). The device also includes a HSDPA cellular modem and is offered with unlimited wireless Internet access, according to the companies.

Click Here To Read The Full Article @ WindowsForDevices

Mini PC Is Designed For Medical Use

2009-08-11T14:27:00.001-07:00

According to Advantech, the fanless PIN-M106 is suitable for use even in operating rooms, because its IPX1-rated enclosure resists drips and may readily be sanitized with cleaning agents. In addition, the device is said to have UL60601-1/EN60601-1 certifications, plus isolated COM and LAN ports that protect against electrical leakage.

Rather than using Intel’s popular Atom processor, the PIN-M106 employs the chipmaker’s Celeron M ULV, clocked at 1.06GHz and backed by the 945GME northbridge and ICH7M southbridge. The device’s two SODIMM sockets accept up to 4GB of DDR2 memory, says Advantech.

For mass storage, the PIN-M106 accommodates a single 2.5-inch SATA hard disk drive, and is also available with an optional flash module of unspecified capacity. Internally, the device also has Mini PCI and Mini PCI express expansion slots, according to the company.

Click Here To Read The Full Article @ WindowsForDevices

No 6 Cell Battery Option For Archos 10s?

2009-08-11T14:25:00.000-07:00

Not every netbook has great battery life. But Asus, Toshiba, Samsung, Acer, MSI, HP, and other computer makers are regularly putting out machines that can run for 6 hours or longer. Some netbooks can even run for as long as 10 hours on a charge, something that would have seemed impossible on a notebook a few years ago.

There are two ways to get this kind of battery life on a netbook. One is to use low power components like the Intel Atom processor. The other is to cram a high capacity battery into the netbook. While these 6 cell or larger batteries sometimes stick out like a sore thumb (see the HP Mini 1000 or Lenovo Ideapad S10-2 with extended battery options), these batteries can run for about twice as long as the smaller, lighter 3 cell batteries that ship with some netbooks.

Click Here To Read The Full Article @ Liliputing

EVGA P55 FTW Motherboard Seen In All Its Might

2009-08-11T13:56:00.000-07:00

If you missed the early viewing of EVGA’s P55 FTW (For ‘teh’ Win) last month then worry not, as a fresh photoshoot of the upcoming high-end motherboard has been made available. Targeting overclockers, the P55 FTW (132-LF-E657) comes with a dark color theme and features a 17-phase power design (12 phases of the CPU, two for the VTT and 3 for the memory), support for Socket LGA 1156 processors, four DDR3 slots, and three PCI-Express x16 slots ready to house SLI or CrossFireX setups.

Click Here To Read The Full Article @ Tcmagazine

AMD And Intel Netbooks Go Head To Head

2009-08-10T15:44:00.000-07:00

Despite offering processors that have been used in low-end laptops for years, AMD remained oddly aloof from the netbook fray, perhaps because arch-rival Intel has been promoting these mini-laptops so assiduously. Last year, the company’s marketing chief, Nigel Desseau, said AMD would stand aside to see how the netbook market develops.

Subsequently, Raon Digital released the Everun Note (right), a 7.87 x 4.64 x 1.08 inch device that, depending on how you look at it, is either a UMPC (ultra mobile PC) or, just possibly, one of the smallest netbooks on the market. The device uses AMD’s Turion 64 X2 processor, a CPU originally designed for full-sized notebooks.

Click Here To Read The Full Article @ WindowsForDevices

More AT&T Touch Pro2 Spy Shots Along With Sprint, T-Mobile, VZW Dates

2009-08-10T15:40:00.000-07:00

The Touch Pro2 is getting a coming soon feeling, and the good news is that the feeling is expected on all four major carriers. Before we get into the gory AT&T version, let’s do a quick recap:

Sprint is expecting their baby on September 3 with a 3.5 mm headphone jack.
We’re still setting our sites on T-Mobile as first out the gates with a August 12th launch.
Verizon Wireless will be going to get its launch in September as well, with a 3.5 mm headphone port for multimedia fanatics.

Now, onto the fun stuff. The AT&T version, being chromed out, sports a shortcut for MediaNet on the keyboard for those willing to fork over a minimum of $30 for Ma Bell’s PDA data plan. Launch date is still up in the air, but we’re guessing AT&T’s going to be calling its version the Tilt2, in honor of the TyTN II being dubbed the Tilt on the carrier. The keyboard on AT&T’s version has evolved a long way since the early mock-up that we saw before with the separate number pad off to the side!

Source : PocketNow

Sapphire Readies HD 4650 AGP Accelerator

2009-08-10T15:39:00.001-07:00

Sapphire announced its first Radeon HD 4000 series accelerator designed for the legacy AGP-8X interface. Available in 512 MB and 1 GB variants, the Sapphire HD 4650 AGP uses the RV730 GPU clocked at 600 MHz, with the 128-bit DDR2 memory at 800 MHz. It uses a single-slot design, with a simple fan-heatsink for the GPU. A peculiar part about the PCB design is its 6-pin PCI-E power input. Hopefully a Molex cable tides over this. Outputs are care of two DVI-D and a composite connector. The cards have started being listed on online stores, priced at 72 Euro. This card isn’t the first of its kind, with PowerColor having recently announced a similar accelerator.

Source : TechPowerUp

Edifier Luna 5 iPhone/iPod Speaker System

2009-08-10T15:26:00.000-07:00

A statement of design excellence the iF500 is an elegant all-in-one audio system offering uncompromising audio quality. As an iPod, iPhone or MP3 docking station or when operated in FM radio mode the simplicity of use, design and audio quality of the iF500 makes for an outstanding visual and audio experience.

All-in-One audio system for iPod, iPhone and MP3 players
5 driver speaker system incorporates unique vibration and resonance control technologies coupled with low frequency porting and mid-range tuned cavities for smoother cleaner audio
Digital FM radio
Aux input allows MP3 players and MP3 enabled cellular phones to be connected and played
Full range universal switch-mode power supply

Source : Flylyf

Motorola And Android To Take A Stab At Palm Pre And WebOS

2009-08-10T15:21:00.000-07:00

The fight for connected smartphones is on, with Motorola’s intentions on getting back into the game with Android. The Windows Mobile maker has committed to bringing several Android devices to the market this year and early next year, and it looks like Motorola’s efforts will be skinned with a UI called Blur. Much in the same way that HTC has skinned Android with its Sense UI, Motorola’s Blur will offer always-on connectivity and hopefully an easier way for users to interact with Android. The latest rumors have it that Motorola has its eyes set on de-throning the newly released Palm Pre with its internet-connectivity to access information, pulling contact and calendar data over the air from hosted services like Google and from social networks like Facebook.

Click Here To Read The Full Article @ PocketNow

Astak Ez Reader PocketPro Wants To Give Kindle A Run For Its Money

2009-08-09T17:32:00.000-07:00

Last we heard from Astak, it was quietly peddling some off-the-wall Mentor e-book reader based on a drab OEM model that every other no-name reader manufacturer uses. Now, however, it seems the company has a bit more pep in its step (though it’s still copying others, this time the BeBook), as it has proudly proclaimed that the new 5-inch EZ Reader Pocket PRO is primed to “give Amazon’s Kindle a run for its money.” With Adobe’s blessing, the device is able to support over 20 open file formats along with DRM-laced PDF files; also of note, a sure-to-be-controversial text-to-speech feature can read back documents aloud.

Click Here To Read The Full Article @ Engadget

Asus Readying Eee PCs With Moblin OS

2009-08-09T17:29:00.000-07:00

With Windows 7 definitely a viable choice for low-powered netbook computers, later this year seems like a great time to be choosing the OS for your new PC, particularly if rumours about Asus and Moblin prove true. According to Engadget, a German site with a believable record on such gossip says Asus will be offering the open-source Moblin OS on new Eee PCs from October.

Click Here To Read The Full Article @ TechRadar

Sony LCD TV 46WE5 – Up And Close

2009-08-09T17:27:00.000-07:00

Sony Corp. is in the limelight once again. As far as Himfr.com, they have chosen to center on the Sony LCD TV 46WE5 for its environmental and technological features. The Sony LCD TV 46WE5 features an array of features that include ultra-thin size, LED technology, energy savings and environmentally-friendly features for most of its new products.

However, Himfr.com is focusing on the lower power consumption for the Sony LCD TV 46WE5. It features the latest LCD TV HCFL hot cathode backlight technology by adopting the Sony Micro-tubular HCFL hot cathode backlight lamp which reduces 30%-40% of energy use compared with ordinary products.

Click Here To Read The Full Article @ CyberTheater

Via Introduces New Rugged Mini ITX Board

2009-08-09T17:26:00.000-07:00

New hardware is on the way from VIA, in the form of a new addition to their wide EPIA series. The new N700-10EW board conforms to the Nano-ITX form factor and is designed specifically for “extreme” environments. Extreme as it is defined here isn’t the usual PC hardware marketing term, but rather indicates the board is up to the job of being situated in extremely high or cold temperatures, at high altitudes or in other intense environments.

The new board certainly seems to boast such functionality on paper, with VIA saying it can withstand temperatures as cold as -20C or as hot as 70C. The company guarantees maximum stability at these temperatures, indicating it may operate far beyond those limits – despite its fanless design.

Click Here To Read The Full Article @ TechSpot

Stealth NW-2000 Rugged Convertible Touchscreen Notebook

2009-08-09T17:24:00.000-07:00

There’s also standard WiFi a/g/n, Bluetooth, gigabit ethernet and GPS, together with optional HSDPA. A standard DVD burner, PC card slot, fingerprint scanner and TPM security module round out the main specifications, and Stealth suggest you’ll see up to 6hrs runtime from the standard 7,800mAh battery. The whole thing weighs a not-inconsiderable 9.04lbs and measures a chunky 9.96 x 13.54 x 2.31 inches. The Stealth NW-2000 is available to order now, priced from $4,895.

Click Here To Read The Full Article @ SlashGear

Uplink Belt System Offers Ultimate Hands-Free Audio

2009-08-08T15:26:00.001-07:00

Designed for Product Design 2, Spring 2009, the “Uplink” by Adam Hammerman is a strap system that can easily be integrated into existing hydration packs, allowing a new way to connect with the audio world. Built for active sport enthusiasts, the Uplink integrates four ultrasound speakers, which resonates the air within your ears to create sound that only you can hear, leaving others undisturbed. After connecting to your mobile device, you can listen to music, receive calls, hear podcasts or listen to voice guided GPS directions. It can even relay emergency weather reports. The personal sound environment makes users more alert about their surroundings, as it does not impair hearing of sounds outside the ultrasound zone.

Click Here To Read The Full Article @ TheDesignBlog

OCZ Colossus 1TB SSD To Ship In Three Weeks

2009-08-08T15:24:00.000-07:00

Remember that impressive 1TB SSD we showed you a few days ago? Well we have good news for anyone looking for some more storage space. OCZ Technologies is about three weeks away from shipping the Colossus line. Besides that 1TB mastodon you’ll be able to choose other versions too. The Colossus 120 which offers 128GB of storage will cost $300. The Colossus 250 which will get you 256GB of extra memory will cost around $650 while the Colossus 500 with 512GB of storage space and the Colossus 1TB will be priced at $1,200 and $2,200. What do you think? Would you pay that much money for a 1TB SSD?

Source : CyberTheater

Enermax Releases Entry Level ECO80+ PSUs

2009-08-08T15:23:00.001-07:00

Enermax unleashes an entry-level PSU series Enermax ECO80+, available in four wattage versions proclaimed to be the most Silent PSU Series they have. In view demand Enermax decided to broaden the wattage range of the recently launched PSU series ECO80+. The silent and stable entry-level PSU series is available from now on in four versions with 350, 400, 500 and 620W.

Hamburg, 6th August 2009. Two month ago Enermax introduced the new PSU ECO80+ 350W into the market – a high-quality and silent PSU designed for office and low-wattage PC. The market demand surpassed all expectations. Therefore, Enermax decided to broaden the wattage range: Apart from the 350W model, ECO80+ is available from now on in three stronger wattage versions: 400W, 500W and 620W.

Click Here To Read The Full Article @ Guru3d

Sony DSC-TX1 Review

2009-08-08T15:21:00.001-07:00

Sony showed off its new camera range in London today, and while the weather was drab the goods on show were not. Starting with the slim-line Sony TX1, TechRadar was given a hands-on with the device which, despite its diminutive size, boasts a number of interesting new features. Straight from the off the TX1 is a lovely camera to use. Its brushed aluminium styling makes it a great looking device and its size means that it fits nicely in the hand when taking an image. Once you’ve shot your masterpiece, the large LCD on the back means that you can view and tweak images with ease.
Sony DSC-TX1

But it’s when you turn the lights out that the TX1 really gets to work. Blessed with an EXMOR R technology (which offers backlight to the CMOS sensor), the camera is said to work superbly well in low-light situations. While we couldn’t try this out in the mid-morning – even though the weather was pretty dire – the demos we were shown were impressive. Blacks were really black (no, really, they were) and the pictures generally looked sharper. Sony told us that they were not “chasing the megapixel count” anymore and focusing more on making the likes of the 10MP sensor that the TX1 is equipped with. It’s a good move, too.

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OCZ Agility SSD 120GB

2009-08-08T15:19:00.001-07:00

The OCZ Agility series SSD is an accumulation of all the latest breakthroughs in SSD technology, including controller design, spiffy read/write speeds, and 64MB of onboard cache, yet with this series, it is available at a somewhat better price. See, by doing so OCZ shaves another 20 to 25% off the sales price. We certainly were impressed by OCZ’s Agility for sure, blazing speeds, stunning access times and a nice cache making the SSD very suitable for any operating system.

Source : Guru3d

Kinpo VIA Nano-Powered Netbook Rocks The 3G

2009-08-07T15:49:00.000-07:00

We’re starting to see more companies throw VIA Nano processors into the netbook mix as of late, and now it looks like Kinpo (last seen with an Android-sporting tablet) is getting in on the action with the N03. This guy has an 11.6-inch (1366 x 768) display, comes with either a 1.2GHz or 1.3GHz VIA Nano processor, and sports integrated TD-SCDMA 3G (the China-specific 3G standard), HSDPA/HSUPA, W-CDMA, and EVDO. Also on hand are WiFi, options for either SSD or HDD storage, up to 2GB memory, a 1.3 megapixel webcam, and your choice of either Windows XP or Vista Home Basic.

Click Here To Read The Full Article @ Engadget

Motorola Rival Messaging Phone Lands At Telus

2009-08-07T15:46:00.000-07:00

Telus this morning became only the second North American carrier to adopt the Motorola Rival on its network. The QWERTY slider is built for messaging with quick access to e-mail, Facebook and IM across Windows Live and Yahoo. It occupies the entry- to mid-range category among non-smartphones with a 2-megapixel camera, 3G data, a 3.5mm headphone jack and microSDHC support up to 8GB.

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ASUS Eee PC 1101HA Reviewed

2009-08-07T15:44:00.000-07:00

While it may be late to the 11 to 12-inch netbook party, ASUS makes a strong showring with the Eee PC 1101HA. As we note in our review, the 1101HA has an excellent battery life of 8 hours and 44 minutes; that’s about 2.5 hours longer than the 6-cell netbook average–and the majority of those times are from smaller 10-inch netbooks. Is this $429 machine worth the $100 premium over the 10-inch 1005HA ?

The 1101HA shares the same Seashell design as the 1008HA and 1005HA: its sides are rounded, and it has a black glossy finish, both on the lid and on the keyboard deck. It’s a classy look, but it picks up fingerprints easily. Like the Acer Aspire 751h, the 11.6-inch display on the 1101HA has a resolution of 1366 x 768, and objects on the screen looked bright and crisp. Unfortunately, the 1.33-GHz CPU was not up to the task of playing a 720p video clip. Most netbooks have a 1.6-GHz processor.

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Nvidia To Release Scaled Back ION LE

2009-08-07T15:42:00.000-07:00

Fudzilla is reporting that Nvidia has introduced a lower-priced version of its ION chipset, which is branded as ION LE. Like the original ION, the LE is designed to boost the graphics performance of Atom CPUs by providing a faster alternative to Intel’s sluggish graphics chip. However, unlike the original ION, the ION LE will only support Direct X 9, which means it won’t play all the latest games that take advantage of Direct X 10, which comes standard with Windows Vista and is supported by Windows 7 (which has Direct X 11).

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Maingear's eX-L 15 Gaming Laptop Arrives On Planet Earth

2009-08-07T15:27:00.000-07:00

Maingear may have given up on the “world’s most powerful gaming laptop” title for the time being, but it’s still keeping expectations pretty high for its new ex-L 15 laptop, which has just arrived on the scene from parts unknown. Judging from the specs, however, it won’t have much trouble keeping up with the competition, with it packing your choice of top-end Intel processors, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 260M graphics, up to 8GB of DDR3 RAM, a max 1TB SATA hard drive or 160GB SSD, a built-in DVD burner or optional Blu-ray drive, and your choice of a glossy 15.4-inch 1680 x 1050 display or (thankfully) a 1,920 x 1,200 display with a matte finish. Sold?

Click Here To Read The Full Article @ Engadget

Averatec's N3400 Reviewed – Looks Good, Performs Well, Dies Early

2009-08-06T17:16:00.000-07:00

Averatec probably isn’t the first name that pops into your head when you think of cleanly designed thin laptops, but if the $800 N3400 is any indication of things to come, that could change. Laptop had a chance to review the 13-inch machine and found its slim, aluminum body compares favorably to the MacBook Air — despite being nearly a full inch thick. The 1,280 x 800 glossy display was rated as “decent,” the dual-core 2.16GHz Intel T3400 processor paired with 3GB of RAM gave very good performance, but unplugged longevity was where it all went wrong.

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Kensington iPhone/iPod Charging Dock Throws A Mini Battery Into The Mix

2009-08-06T17:14:00.000-07:00

At this point, you’ve probably assumed that there’s simply no way any company can produce yet another iPhone or iPod dock that’s significantly different from the legions of alternatives already out. And you’re wrong. So wrong. In an effort to milk that Made for iPod / iPhone partnership for all it’s worth, Kensington has just introduced its Charging Dock with Mini Battery Pack, which not only charges your dock connecting iPod or iPhone, but also energizes an external battery pack through the same USB cable.

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FineDigital's Finedrive IQ Special Helps Commuters Learn Fineenglish

2009-08-06T17:12:00.000-07:00

Ah, those crazy-beautiful multi-purpose navigation devices of South Korea, is there anything they can’t do? If your answer is that they can’t teach you English, think again. The iQ Special features a language trainer built on voice recognition software from its predecessor, the FineDrive X700, alongside the usual fare of goodies we westerners rarely get to see: SiRF-based GPS, DMB digital TV, video and music playback, and even TPEG traffic alerts. Priced at 469,000 KWN ($384), this PND is available today, and it’s probably redundant to note that it won’t be making its way to English-speaking countries any time soon — not that we doesn’t need it, mind you.

Source : Engadget

Pair Mice And Keyboards With Logitech Unifying Receiver

2009-08-06T17:11:00.001-07:00

A new and convenient way for connecting multiple keyboards and mice to your computer has been developed. It is a tiny Logitech Unifying receiver that can pair up to six compatible Logitech mice and keyboards including model numbers Logitech Wireless Keyboard K350 and K340 and the Logitech Marathon Mouse M705 and the M505.

Source : NewLaunches

NEC MultiSync EA231WMI 23" LCD Monitor

2009-08-06T16:37:00.000-07:00

NEC today announced a 23″ LCD display in the American market. The EA231WMi is NEC’s first desktop display exhibiting DisplayPort technology. It also features one-touch button for ECO Mode enabling users to quickly maneuver between two energy-savings modes, as well as the off selection. Additionally, the EA231WMi premieres automated brightness by using an ambient light sensor, which detects the brightness level of the environment and adjusts the display with the best brightness setting, saving significant energy.

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Windows Mobile 6.5, HTC Touch Diamond2, And Flash Collide On Video

2009-08-05T18:28:00.000-07:00

Remember that pretty Windows Mobile 6.5-ish skin for AT&T’s Warhawk (a.k.a. HTC Touch Diamond2) we saw last week? Looks like it (or another very similar skin) is ready to make another appearance. The Inquirer managed to get a walkthrough of what’s being called the final build of WinMo 6.5, and while there isn’t a lot of new functionality shown — large portions of the video are devoted to My Phone syncing and QR codes — we do get to seem a few Zune inspired ideas and a brief glimpse of how it handles flash. It’s still on track for release by Christmas, and if you want your glimpse now.

Source : Engadget

Galaxy Lite i5700 Is Samsung’s Next Android Phone

2009-08-05T18:26:00.001-07:00

Soon we will see what Samsung has to offer with their new Android masterpiece called the Galaxy Lite i5700. The likely goodies are Wi-fi and a cool looking touch screen. There’s not much said about the specs of this one but as soon as the news of this goes mainstream we can expect the same. The keypad of the i5700 looks pretty neat and typical of Samsung’s design standards. The “OK” button is totally cool and reminds me of a Windows pop-up.

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Always Innovating's Touch Book Now Shipping

2009-08-05T18:24:00.000-07:00

If you’re anything like us, you’re always waiting anxiously for the next netbook to drop. The Always Innovating Touch Book — a hybrid netbook / tablet — which we knew was very nearly on its way, is now, apparently, on its way! That’s correct — if you were smart enough to pre-order, you’ve probably already received an email confirming that your Touch Book has shipped. We’ll be anxious to see one of these dudes in a photoshoot, that’s for sure. If you’ve forgotten, these dudes pack an 8.9-inch, 1,024 x 600 touchscreen, a USB 802.11 b/g/n adapter, Bluetooth, a TI OMAP3530 CPU, and 512MB of memory (split 50 / 50 between RAM and NAND), plus a further 8GB of storage on an SD card. The company’s website says it may take “several weeks” to fulfill all the pre-orders, so we’ll let you know if we get any updates. What about you? Did you order a Touch Book — or know anyone who did?

Source : Engadget

Lenovo G550 Laptop Overview

2009-08-05T18:22:00.000-07:00

The Lenovo G550 is the company’s new laptop PC that belongs to the affordable G Series. The G550 sports a 15.6-inch display, the Intel Core Duo T4200 processor at 2GHz, the GMA 4500 integrated graphics, up to 4GB of DDR3 memory, up to 320GB of hard drive space, and a DVD burner.

Its screen has a resolution of 1366-by-768 pixels and uses LED backlight. The Lenovo G550 also includes 802.11b/g WiFi, Ethernet LAN, three USB ports, and ExpressCard slot, and a 5-in-1 media card reader, while select models also include a built-in 0.3MP web camera and an HDMI connector.

Click Here To Read The Full Article @ Laptoping

Verizon Cuts Most Smartphone Prices To $99

2009-08-05T18:08:00.000-07:00

If you’re looking for a deal on a smartphone and are stuck signed up with Verizon, this may be your chance. According to Boy Genius Report, the carrier has cut most of its smartphone prices to $99 or under (with a two-year contract and after rebates, naturally).

There are some good ones in the bunch, such as the much-improved BlackBerry Storm, the Windows Mobile-based Samsung Omnia, and the powerful-if-inconsistent HTC Touch Pro. All three now cost just $99 with a two-year contract, which is several hundred dollars less than before in some cases. The only ones above $99 are the BlackBerry Tour and the Samsung Saga.

Click Here To Read The Full Article @ Gearlog

INQ Chat 3G and Mini 3G Social Mobile Phones

2009-08-04T17:20:00.000-07:00

INQ introduces the Chat 3G and Mini 3G Social Mobile phones that come with mobile social networking and media sync capabilities. Both phones come complete with INQ applications for Facebook, Twitter, Skype, IM and web-based email such as Gmail, Hotmail and Yahoo Mail.

The INQ Chat 3G is a QWERTY mobile phone with a 2.4-inch LCD display, a 3.2 Megapixel camera, built-in GPS, and support for media streaming. The INQ Mini 3G is a candy-bar phone. It has a 2.2-inch display, a 2 Megapixel camera and 100MB internal memory. They both support media streaming and can be used as a plug and play HSDPA modem to give your PC mobile broadband access.

INQ Chat 3G and Mini 3G social networking mobile phones will be available in Q4 2009.

Source : iTechNews

Nikon CoolPix S70 Touchscreen Camera

2009-08-04T17:18:00.000-07:00

Yet another stylish compact camera from Nikon, the CoolPix S70 features a 3.5-inch large OLED touchscreen. As the successor of the S60, the S70 offers Touch Shutter and Auto focus functions that allow users to haev the camera focus and shoot by simply tapping the OLED display.

The CoolPix S70 gets a 12.1 Megapixel sensor and a 5x Wide-angle Optical Zoom-NIKKOR Glass Lens, like the S570 and S640. It features the 5-way VR Image Stabilization System that comprises Hybrid Optical and Electronic VR Image Stabilization, Motion Detection, ISO up to 6400 and Best Shot Selector.

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Best Buy Offers Up the Sony Vaio W for Pre-Order

2009-08-04T17:16:00.000-07:00

If you didn’t get the chance to pre-order Sony’s real netbook – the Sony Vaio W when Amazon offered it for pre-order recently, well here’s another chance for you to get a crack on this expensive Sony netbook once it is released. Bestbuy has currently put up a pre-order page for the Sony Vaio W.

As expected BestBuy’s Sony Vaio W takes a rather expensive price tag if you are to compare it with other netbooks of similar specs. The price tag is at $499 a poof and it is expected to ship between August 12 to 18. The Sony Vaio W will be available in pink, blue or brown color design.

If you already forgot, the Sony Vaio W is equipped with Intel Atom N280 CPU, 1GB RAM, 10.1-inch screen with 1366×768 resolution and some other standard netbook features.

Source : Eeepc

Palm Pre comes to Bell on August 27

2009-08-04T17:15:00.000-07:00

Up until now, Bell's been coy about an exact availability date for the Palm Pre -- a tactic borrowed from Sprint prior to its release -- so we're happy to hear that they've finally decided on August 27 to get it out of the door. It'll run CAD $199.95 (about $187) on a three-year deal, ramping all the way up to $599.95 contract-free with a minimum 500MB / month data plan (trust us, you'll want every megabyte of it). Preorders are now being accepted online and in Bell stores, so if you want it on day one, you might want to get moving on that.

Source : Engadget

iPhone Surges As Nokia Stumbles

2009-08-04T17:08:00.000-07:00

Predictions have already started swirling about Apple overtaking Nokia in the battle for smartphone supremacy by 2011. And new figures suggest Cupertino is already surging ahead, with Nokia hitting the skids at the same time. So how do the two rivals square up? Read on to find out.

We already know that sales of the iPhone have jumped a whacking 626 per cent in a year. But new stats from the bods at Strategy Analytics says that compared with a decline of 15 per cent for Nokia.

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Samsung Unveiling 30 3G Mobiles For China

2009-08-03T17:29:00.000-07:00

China introduced 3G first in 2009 and is the only country in the world that has adopted three different standards used around the world. By combining strategic insights and R&D investments with a well-planned localization approach Samsung is bound to reflect its leading position in the 3G arenas both in China and all over the world. Samsung invested significant amounts and resources to establish the Beijing Samsung Telecom R&D Center in China with a talent pool of hundreds of experts. This helped Samsung to lead in China ahead of its competitors. Samsung is continuing to introduce global leading products and launch more speacialized handset in models in the Chinese market.

Source : NewLaunches

Netbooks Galore ~ A Tale of Seven 10-inch Netbooks Review

2009-08-03T17:26:00.000-07:00

Netbooks have been stealing the limelight from its more illustrious notebook cousins since last year, though consumers have started using these mini-notebooks more as a companion to their regular machines due to their limitations. That’s not to say netbooks aren’t as popular as before because they’re still very much wanted for their mobility and affordable prices. As such, manufacturers continue to churn these high volume low profit machines to the public in the hopes of selling enough to turn a profit and buildup their market share.

That said, netbooks still have quite a bit to offer for users who are comfortable with the limitations and form factor. The netbook’s primary usage model is as per its name, allows a great internet usage experience on the go as compared to other devices like smartphones which are too small and full fledged notebooks that are more bulky. Fortunately, they also have just about enough processing power to handle undemanding productivity applications and even double up as a simple multimedia sidekick (think along the lines of an audio/video jukebox). Once you factor in a netbook’s typical size, weight and capabilities, it’s easy to see why netbooks are a useful secondary gadget for many folks. It’s also why you see in our reviews that netbooks often score very high in our portability index, thus giving rise to the above mentioned usage scenarios.

Time Capsule Storage Doubles

2009-08-03T17:21:00.000-07:00

Apple’s just given its Time Capsule wireless backup box for Macs a bumper upgrade, doubling the storage space inside to an enormous 2TB, as rumoured earlier this year.

Apple last update the Time Capsule back in the Spring, adding MobileMe access and dual band Wi-Fi so your guests could hop on without snooping around on your network. Now though, Apple’s just doubled the hard drive space on the high-end Time Capsule to two whole terabytes. That’s enough space to stash the contents of up to 12 13-inch MacBook Pros, or 4 maxed out 500GB 17-inchers.

The 2TB Time Capsule is now on sale on the UK Apple Store for £379.99.

Click Here To Read The Full Article @ ElectricPig

Kodak Solar Charger KS100-C +2

2009-08-03T17:19:00.000-07:00

Here’s another portable solar charger from Kodak, the KS100-C +2. This compact device is able to absorb power from either a USB power source or the sun.

Once fully charged, the KS100-C +2 holds enough power to deliver 1.5 charges to a cell phone, or run a music player for additional 33 hours, or capture up to 200 digital camera pictures. The Kodak Solar Charger KS100-C +2 will be on sale from September 2009 for a retail price of $39.95.

Click Here To Read The Full Article @ TechFresh