Saturday, February 28, 2009

22-inch Dell SX2210 Widescreen LCD Monitor


Dell has unveiled the 22-inch SX2210 LCD screen on the company’s site. The monitor offers 1080p resolution, a 2.0MP embedded webcam, 1000:1 dynamic contrast ratio, 2 millesecond response time, 160 degrees horizontal / 170 degrees vertical viewing angles, and 300 cd/m² brightness. There is no word on pricing or availability. It is estimated to be released on March 19th. Stay tuned for more details. [Dell]

Fidelity VPC (Very Personal Computer)


Fidelity comes with a first-generation netbook type computer at the discounted price of $199. Weighing at 1.5lbs, the netbook features a 7 inch display, USB, Ethernet, WiFi, 2GB of memory, and Linux OS. The Fidelity VPC will be available next month. [ChipChick]

Asus To Release The Eee PC Shell


According to rumors, Asus is planning on releasing another Eee PC model known as the Eee PC Shell. This ultra-thin netbook will feature a 10.1-inch LCD panel, a longer battery life and higher specs compared to Eee PC S101. No other informations are given at this moment, but this new netbook is expected to be released sometime in April for prices around $480-$580. [Ubergizmo]

Averatec Star 13.1-inch Wide Notebook PC


TG Sambo has released its new 13.1-inch wide notebook PC in South Korea in order to commemorate the fifth anniversary of Averatec brand. Dubbed as the Averatec Star, the laptop weights 1.7Kg and measures 1cm thick. It comes in aluminum finish with silver color and is powered by an Intel Centrino 2 processor with 3GB RAM and 320GB HDD. [AVING]

High Definition Portable Media Player


Chinese gadget manufacturer Gemei has introduced the Gemei HD-660 that plays 720p HD. Measuring only 123mm x 76mm x 15mm and weighing at 147grams, the player is compatible with JPG, BMP, and PNG picture files, RM, RMVB, AVI, FLV and MPEG video files, and MP3, WMA, FLAC audio files. The Gemei HD-660 offers up to 32GB of storage space, and a 4.3 inch WQVGA LCD (480×272 pixels). Each purchase of this media player comes with a remote control and external video cable for plugging into your TV. [Akihabara]

Philips 21:9 56 Inch LCD For The UK in June


Philips has decided to launch its Philips 56 inch LCD in the UK on June 6th, 2009. The LCD screen boasts an unbelievable 21:9 image ratio with a resolution of 2,560 x 1,080 pixels, 80000:1 contrast ratio, and response speed of 1ms with Philips’s Perfect Natural Motion technology. This high-end TV also provides 5 HDMI ports, Ethernet port, Wi-Fi. It can access Youtube, Ebay, etc and has support for DLNA. The LCD will be available for $5050. [Newlaunches]

JVC GY-HM100U Camcorder Records In Final Cut’s Native Format


Check out the latest handheld camcorder from JVC, the GY-HM100U. It’s capable to record videos in Native Final cut format, enabling you to copy and edit files right away without conversion or transcoding. Videos will be recorded on dual SDHC memory cards in full HD formats. This prosumer camcorder will set you back $3,995. For more details check out JVC official website. [Ubergizmo]

Verizon Offers LG Versa Modem Smartphone


LG and Verizon Wireless have joined to release the new LG Versa on March 1st, 2009. The Versa comes with a 3-inch touchscreen display and a QWERTY keyboard for everybody who doesn’t like typing on a touchscreen. There are also a 2.0MP shooter with face detection, microSD card slot (up to 16GB extra memory), a 2.5mm headset jack, Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR, EV-DO Rev. A, Flash support for the full HTML browser and a built-in accelerometer. This smartphone is also compatible with Verizon’s Mobile Broadband Connect, which allows you to use your phone as a modem when connected to a laptop. Sadly, the Mobile Broadband Connect costs $60 / month and is limited to just 5GB. The LG Versa will be available from Verizon for $199 with a 2-year contract after a $50 mail-in rebate. [cellphonebeat via Upcoming Cell Phones]

Sony Bio Battery


It seems that Sony is serious to create green gadgets. Sony’s new glucose-operated battery uses glucose as its main source of energy. Sony has successfully find out how to generate power out of carbohydrates by breaking down enzymes that release active energy, which then can power small electronic devices. The Bio Battery is capable of generating up to 50mW of power, enough to power most of today’s gadgets. [daylife]

High Definition Webcam


If you are unsatisfied with your webcam, then you should try the new high definition webcam from Tandberg. Known as the Tandberg PrecisionHD, the webcam provides HD (720p) capabilities with autofocus and a noise canceling microphone. However, you should have a super fast internet connection to use this HD quality webcam. The 720p audio/video stream requires at least 1.5Mbps upload speed. It is optimized for Microsoft Office Communications Server 2007 Release 2. Pricing info is still unknown. [Tandberg via Digital Camera Blog]

Evergreen DN-MP490 PMP


The Evergreen DN-MP490 PMP will be available in Japan. The gadget is made in China. It is not capable to play HD videos but has a bright 4 inch (480 x 272) display screen, a 2GB of storage capacity that is expandable via SDHC slot. The player is compatible with most of popular audio, video and picture file formats. [Evergreen]

Three New Full HD Monitors From LG


LG comes back with three new LCD monitors in the form of the 22 Inch W2253V-PF, 24 Inch W2453V-PF, and 27 Inch W2753V-PF. These Full HD 1920×1080p LCDs come equipped with a contract ratio of 1000:1 to 50000:1, Digital Fine Contrast, a brightness level of 300cd/m2 for the 22 Inch model and 400cd/m2 for both the 22 Inch and 27 Inch. Pricing info is still unavailable. All of these LCD screens support DVI-D HDCP, D-SUB, and HDMI port. [LG Electronics]

Bluetooth Headset by Ilshat Garipov


Designed by Ilshat Garipov, this Bluetooth handset was inspired by the formation of a water droplet. The device only has one button for receiving and ending calls. Too bad, it is only a concept. [Yanko]

Canon IXUS 100 IS Digital Camera


IXUS 100 IS is the latest digital camera from Canon. This new camera sports a 12.1-megapixel, 3x optical zoom, a 2.5-inch PureColor LCD II, image stabilizer, motion detection, face detection and the new blink detection. It’s capable to shoot HD movies (1280 x 720, 30fps) and includes HDMI connectivity. Available from mid-March for £299. [Pocket-lint]

The World’s Smallest USB Keyboard


Looking for the world’s smallest USB keyboard? Then take a closer look at this tiny USB keyboard, it features 56 keys complete with a retractable USB cable. All yours for just $29.99. [Product Page]

USB Cable With Inline Card Reader


Here’s a perfect combination between a SD card reader and a mini USB cable. Dubbed as the 2-in-1 SD Card Reader Cable, the device enables you to transfer files from an SD card while at the same time charging your cell phone or other portable device. Get it now for just $12. [DVICE]

TRENDnet Releases 300Mbps Wireless N USB Adapter


TRENDnet has announced the availability of its new 300Mbps Dual Band Wireless N USB Adapter, model TEW-664UB. It enables users to network their computer to a wireless network using either the 2.4GHz or 5GHz radio frequency. The device also uses an advanced wireless encryption to protect data communication and the latest in MIMO attenna technology to ensure the fastest communication speeds that wireless n technology provides. The TEW-664UB supports Windows, Mac and Linux operating systems and retails for $60. [Electronista]

Winstar M4 USB Networking Server


Sharing your USB devices including an external hard drive, flash drive, memory card reader, USB webcam, USB speaker, or USB Multi-function Printer (MFP) over a network has now become easier with the help of this Winstar M4 USB Networking Server. Simply plug four computer accessories into this palm-sized Networking USB 2.0 Server, hook it up to your wireless router via Ethernet cable and you’ll be able to share all the peripherals with anyone on the network from anywhere in the building. [Product Page]

Solar Charger With Battery


Here’s the latest portable power supply from Chinavasion, what’s so cool about this new Solar Charger is the fact that it is small enough to fit in your pocket and able to absorb power from regular standard wall socket or the sun. It consists of two high efficiency solar panels and a 500mAh internal li-ion battery all in one convenient to carry size. You can use it to charge your cell phone, MP3 or other portable electronic devices. Get it now for just $13.58. [Product Page]

Street Fighter 4 for PC This Summer


Here is good news for PC gamers. Capcom will release the PC version of the Street Fighter IV in Summer 2009. Capcom business development VP Christian Svensson noted that the recent arcade sticks and pads produced by Mad Catz are compatible on PC. Capcom is also discussing a PC specific gamepad bundle. Stay tuned for more updates. [DigitalBattle]

Latest Blackberry Ad


Here is a new Blackberry advertisement that shows a “Blackberry” bullet smashing into an “apple”. The meaning is clear. The RIM BlackBerry is one of the iPhone competitor. Video after the jump. [Youtube]

QWERTY iDEN Motorola i465 Handset


Here is the first iDEN phone with a full QWERTY keyboard. Dubbed as the Motorola i465, the phone features Bluetooth 2.0, a poor VGA camera and Web browser with a dedicated key. The handset also supports Push to Talk capabilities. [Mobile-review]

Epson R-D1xG Retro Camera


Epson introduced the R-D1 several years ago. Four years later, Epson refreshed their R-D1 with the R-D1xG that offers a new 2.5 Inch LCD and SDHC card support. However, the R-1DxG offers the same 6MP sensor. Pricing info is still unknown. [Epson]

Windows 95 on Nokia N82


Here is a video that shows Windows 95 OS running on the Nokia N82 handset. Watch the video after the jump to get more details. [Youtube]

i-Luv i1166 Huge PMP


The i-Luv’s i1166 is a PMP that has a huge 9 inch widescreen TFT LCD display with 16:9 aspect ratio. The gadget also comes with an iPod dock, MPEG-4 Certified, Video output, and integrated stereo speakers. It also supports DVD playback as a bonus function. [itechnews]

Gefen Wireless HDMI Extender


Gefen’s Wireless HDMI Extender allows you to enjoy cable-free High Definition extension within a 30 foot radius within a line-of-sight. Guess this means you can’t really place it anywhere you like, as the best area to mount it would be on your ceiling. The add-on provides users with two HDMI inputs and one component HD video input that can be shared using UWB wireless that allows up to three HD signals to be sent to one location, including with 5.1 Dolby surround. Supported resolutions range from the standard 480i to 1080p, and is able to accept input from Blu-ray players, HD DVD players, or game consoles. Gefen Wireless HDMI Extender retails for a hefty $1,000 each. [Electronista]

BeBook 2 Introduced


Dutch company Endless Ideas is proud to announce a new model of the BeBook eReader. The gadget will be shown at the Cebit Consumer Electronics fair in Hannover in March 2009. This e-book reader features WIFI and/or 3G connectivity, touchscreen navigation, wireless RSS support, and support for content from multiple formats/providers. [BeBook]

ASUS P835 Smartphone Launched


Asus has rolled out its latest Windows Mobile 6.1 smartphone, the P835. The phone is equipped with a 3.5-inch WVGA (800×480) touchscreen display, a 528MHz Qualcomm 7201A processor, a 5 megapixel AutoFocus camera, 4GB of internal storage, a microSDHC card slot, a Blackberry-like trackball, a pre-loaded Opera Mobile for web surfing, and the company’s new and improved Glide user interface. The handset also comes with 3G networking over 7.2Mbps HSUPA and supports GPS navigation, Bluetooth, as well as WiFi. No word on pricing and availability so far. [Ubergizmo]

Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars Gameplay Footage


Rockstar has finally released a gameplay video of the upcoming Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars. The game will be released in March for the Nintendo DS. Watch the video after the jump. [Youtube]

The Ballet of Light and Shadows


In this video game, you can test your ability to glide smoothly and quickly to safety in a prism of incandescent color. Watch the Ballet of Light and Shadows trailer after the jump. [GT]

Thin-Film Solar Cell Modules


Konarka has successfully developed a range of organic thin-film solar cell modules which are flexible enough to be attached to a bag and used as a power source of an electronic paper. These solar panel modules are exhibited at the 2nd International Photovoltaic Power Generation Expo (PV EXPO 2009). The energy conversion efficiency of these super thin solar cells stand at 4% currently within a building. Translucent solar cells are also available from Konarka, and having these on our ceilings and windows will definitely revolutionize the power industry. [TechOn]

Thursday, February 26, 2009

LG’s Latest 27-inch LCD Monitor and Full HDTV Combo


LG Display today rolled out its new 27-inch LCD monitor and full HDTV combo in South Korea. It features a 120Hz clear motion drive with 8ms response speed, 16:9 aspect ratio display, and 1920 x 1080 resolution. No word on pricing or availability so far. [AVING]

Lenovo ThinkPad W700ds Released in Japan


The famous Lenovo ThinkPad W700ds is now available in Japan. This laptop comes with two LCD screens. Priced at 756,000 Yen, the ThinkPad W700ds has a 17-inch primary and a 10.2-inch secondary LED screen. Other features include an Intel Core 2 Extreme or Core 2 Quad processor with up to 8GB of RAM, 980GB of HDD and Nvidia Quadro FX 3700M graphic card. [AVING]

Latest 3G Handset from Pantech


Pantech and AU have collaborated to launch the new Pantech-AU NS02 3G handset in Japan. The phone is actually a standard CDMA 1X WIN phone with a 2.7-inch QVGA display and a 2MP shooter. Other features include microSD memory card slot (up to 2GB) and a battery that provides up to 220 minutes of talk time. Measuring 51mm x 102mm x 19.4mm and weighing at 134grams, the Pantech AU NS02 3G mobile phone is currently available in black, ivory, and green. [AVING via Upcoming Cell Phones]

Speck’s Colorful Hard Shell Cases for MacBook


Speck today announced the availability of SeeThru hard shell cases for MacBook. Available in bright hazard orange, purple, aqua, green, pink, red and transparent, these hard shell cases are currently available for the 13-inch and 15-inch aluminum unibody MacBook and MacBook Pro. These translucent SeeThru hard shell cases are also lightweight. All SeeThru hard shell MacBook and MacBook Pro case colors are available today for $49.95 each. [AVING]

ASUS’ 18.4-Inch W90 Now Shipping In The US


ASUS has announced the availability of its W90Vp-X1 notebook introduced at this year’s CES. As a reminder, the notebook comes packed with an 18.4-inch screen with 1920×1200 resolution, a 2.8GHz Intel Core 2 Duo CPU, dual ATI Mobility Radeon HD 4870 X2 GPUs, a 2-megapixel web camera, 6GB of DDR2 memory, 320GB hard drive, an integrated 5.1-channel Altec Lansing speaker, DVD burner, a 56K modem, and an 8-in-1 media card reader. It also comes preloaded with Windows Vista Home Premium edition and supports WiFi as well as Bluetooth connectivity. The W90Vp-X1 retails for $2,199.99. [Electronista]

More News on Asus Eee PC T91 Netbook Tablet


The pricing for the Asus Eee PC T91 has been unveiled. The netbook tablet is priced at between £360 ($524) and £420 ($610) in the UK. In case you didn’t know, the T91 mini-tablet comes jam packed with a 8.9-inch touch-screen display with a 1,024×600 resolution and LED backlight, Intel Atom Z520 1.33GHz processor, US15W chipset, 1GB of DDR2 memory, a 32GB solid state drive with Windows XP Home pre-loaded, an optional internal TV tuner, and a built-in web camera. Other features include 802.11b/g WiFi, Bluetooth, an Ethernet LAN port, optional 3G and GPS connectivity, two USB ports, a Disk Expander supporting MMC, SD or SDHC memory card for an increased storage space, a multi-card reader, and a VGA output. Its non-removable battery offers up to five hours of operating time. The Asus Eee PC T91 weighs less than 2.2 pounds and comes with a white glossy chassis. [bit-tech]

I-O Data Latest 21.5 Inch LCD Monitor


I-O Data has announced its latest 21.5 inch Full HD LCD screen. The monitor offers 300cd/m2 brightness level, 1000:1 for the contrast ratio, DVI-D (HDCP), and HDMI port. Stay tuned for more details. [I-O Data]

Dell XPS 435 High-End Desktop PC


The Dell XPS 435 combines the power of Intel Core i7 processors and fast DDR3 tri-channel memory. This high-end desktop PC supports optional Blu-Ray drive, up to 24GB of RAM and up to 4.5TB of hard drive space. Available in a piano black surface in the front, white on the side and red accents. [Dell]

Lost Planet 2 Screenshots


Capcom today officially announced the availability of Lost Planet 2 for the Microsoft Xbox 360. Check out the game’s screenshots after the jump. [Kotaku]

Olympus E-620 DSLR Released in Korea


Olympus Korea today released the Olympus E-620 DSLR camera for the Korean market. This 12.3MP DSLR camera adopts easy-to-use Art Filter function, with a swivel 2.7-inch HyperCrystal LCD and in-body Image Stabilization. In addition, Olympus Korea also announced five new premium digital cameras from its Mju series including Mju9000, Mju7000, Mju5000, Mju1070, and Mju550WP. These digicams feature “Beauty Mode” to enhance the appearance of the human face.


There are also five new digital cameras from Olympus’ FE series including FE-5010, FE-3010, FE-45, FE-35, FE-25, and the high-end Olympus SP-590UZ with 26x optical zoom lens. And finally, two rugged cameras from Mju Tough series including the Mju Tough-8000 and Mju Tough-6000. [AVING]

Samsung OZ Double Folder Phone


Korean giant Samsung offers a new mobile phone for the South Korean market. Dubbed as the double-jointed Samsung SPH-W6450, the phone is specially designed for portable Internet viewing. The handset is also known as the OZ Double Folder Phone. You are able to fold and unfold the handset vertically whenever calling or sending text messages. The mobile phone can also be fold horizontally to comfortably watch some TV via DMB, browse the Internet or watch compressed movies. The Samsung SPH-W6450 is priced at $395 (after conversion). Other features include a 2.8 inch LCD display, a 3MP camera, Bluetooth 2.0 connectivity, Electronic dictionary, and File viewer capability. [AVING via Upcoming Cell Phones]

Madre De “DIOS” Fridge From LG


The “Dios” fridge, aka R-T757GCHW is the latest refrigerator from LG. It boasts a gigantic 750l space, 35.9kWh consumption as well as Green, White and Blue LED lights to reduce fresh vegetable oxidation. To make it more elegant the front panel is decorated with a nice flower design. Pricing and availability are still unknown. [Gizmodiva]

Canon camcorders taking a dive


The Canon Vixia HF20 and Vixia HF200 aren't even available yet, but they'll be ready for a summer vacation at the beach when they ship--that is, if you accessorize them with the new WP-V1 underwater housing. The plastic casing allows you to shoot your HD video as deep as 130 feet. At $599, the case is a bit pricey, though. It's slated to ship May.

Buffalo’s Latest SATA SSD With Mini USB


Buffalo offers a brand new SATA SSD line up that has a mini USB port. Dubbed as the SHD-NSUM, the drive is available in 30GB to 32GB, 60GB, 64GB, 120GB and 128GB storage capacities. You can use its mini USB port to backup your valuable data. No word on pricing or availability so far. [Akihabara]

Coby Dual Alarm Clock/Radio for iPod


Coby Electronics’ CSMP140 combines a universal iPod dock, CD player, alarm clock, and AM/FM radio on a single device. This multi-function gadget provides high-quality music playback direct from your iPod. It comes with integrated stereo speakers (12W total output power), a 3.5mm audio line-in jack and a remote control. Measuring 10.4 inch x 4.6 inch x 4.1 inch, the Coby CSMP140 retails for $49.99. [Product Page via iPod and MP3 Players]

Deluxe 8″ Digital Photo Frame & Clock


Here’s another classic styling wooden photo frame for your collection, introducing the Deluxe Digital Photo Frame. It comes with a 8″ LCD screen, 1GB internal flash memory, integrated speakers, an analog clock, a full size USB port, multiple card slots as well as calendar and alarm functions. It supports most of multimedia files including JPEG, MP3, WMA, MPEG-4, H.264 and Motion JPEG video files. Here comes the fun part, with the included PC software you’ll be able to create dazzling video slideshows for your ultimate enjoyment. [Product Page]

Lag-Free Wireless Gaming Mouse From Microsoft


Microsoft has finally released its SideWinder X8 wireless mouse that comes with BlueTrack technology that produces up to 13,000 frames per second. However, this mouse cannot be used on glass. This gaming mouse also uses the 2.4GHz wireless spectrum. Its battery is able to supply enough juice for up to 30 hours of non-stop gaming. Microsoft says the SideWinder X8 should be available this week at retailers at a suggested price of $99.95 each. [DigitalTrends]

Fujitsu LifeBook A1120


Fujitsu offers a new laptop from its LifeBook series. Known as the Fujitsu A1120, this new notebook features a 15.6 inch SuperFine 16:9 HD widescreen TFT display (1366×768 resolution) display screen with an Intel Core 2 Duo T6400 processor, 4GB RAM, 250GB hard drive, and Intel Graphics Media Accelerator X4500MHD graphics. Other specs include dual layer DVD burner, 1.3MP webcam, WiFi and Bluetooth connectivity, and Microsoft Windows Vista OS. Pricing info is still unknown. Stay tuned for more updates. [PCLaunches]

MSI X-Slim X340 And X600 Slim Laptops


MSI will release two slim netbooks from its X-Slim series in the Chinese market. The X340 and X600 offer a 13.4 inch display and a 15.6 inch display, respectively. There is no further info about the specs of these netbooks. According to rumors, MSI will ship these netbooks with a more powerful Pentium-class chip and Nvidia’s ION platform. The price ranges between $700 to $1,000. [Gizmodo]
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