New iPod Shuffle 0 komentar

As always, Apple has dropped another new gadget without warning. The new iPod Shuffle is even smaller than its predecessor with the removal of the click wheel. The controls can now be found on the right earbud cord (similar to the iPhone 3G’s microphone controls).

With 1000 songs squeezed into its tiny frame and the voice over reading out the names of artist and songs (in 14 different languages), Apple has raised the bar again.

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RCA EZ209HD Small Wonder HD Camcorder 0 komentar

RCA’s EZ209HD Small Wonder HD Camcorder is a new gadget available at Amazon. The EZ209HD features a 2-inch color LCD display, it is a high definition camcorder which records in H.264 format at 60fps with a 720 resolution.

The Camcorder can also take 8 megapixel quality photos and store them on its 256MB internal memory, but if that is not enough there is a MicroSD slot which will support up to 16GB cards. The camcorder measures 0.9 x 2.5 x 4.3 inches and weighs only 15.2 ounces.

The package comes with a AV cable, USB extender, Lithium-ion battery pack with charger, wrist strap and carry pouch. Presently Amazon is only shipping the EZ209HD in the US and it is being retailed for $99.24.

21st Century Technology for Interactive Eyeglasses 0 komentar

With the onset of the James Bond era, came the never ending hunger for more and more smart gadgets that would help us in various ways and save us a lot of time in accomplishing various tasks. Over the years, there have been numerous inventions that have taken the world by storm and have established themselves as the day-to-day tools within all walks of life.

A German research and development organization Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft, today unveiled the next generation of eyeglasses that interact with the users in several ways via a connected PDA. The eyeglasses have been specifically designed for engineers and doctors, who have to perform critical jobs with surgical precision. This new gadget tracks the user’s eye movements via an ‘eye tracker’ that is embedded in the display of the glasses.

Interactive Eyeglasses 21st Century Technology for Interactive Eyeglasses

According to Dr. Michael Scholles (Business unit manager, Fraunhofer Institute for Photonic Microsystems IPMS);

We want to make the eyeglasses bidirectional and interactive so that new areas of application can be opened up.

The German scientists claim that these eyeglasses will enable a user to access and view multiple documents and multimedia, even if their hands are not free to operate other devices such as a computer

The CMOS chip that is the heart and soul of these eyeglasses is situated behind the hinge of the frame and measures a minute 19.3 by 17 millimeters. The image that is to be viewed by the user is displayed by this chip onto the retina, thereby projecting a distance of one meter between the viewer and the object, hence reducing stress on the eyes. To ensure the clarity and sharpness of the image amidst the changing background contrast, the eyeglasses are embedded with OLED or organic light-emitting diodes.

As of now these glasses are being produced solely for high-precision jobs, however, if the cost of this immensely useful gadget is affordable, then the user applications are endless. From checking your email to video chat, various other interactive services could be accessed through these interactive sunglasses, if at all they are ever launched for the masses.

Via Physorg

New cool gadget from Philips. LivingColors 0 komentar

The lamp uses 4 LEDs, two red, one blue, and one green. By increasing, reducing, brightening or dimming each LED you get different colors!
The lamp uses a remote control so you can change LivingColors settings from anywhere in the room.
What is smart on this remote is the fact that it remembers your last settings so you don’t need to reselect them. The price for Philips LivingColors is £120.00.
The product wasn’t release on the market, but you can preorder one from the Red5.co.uk shop.

MP570 MP3 player 0 komentar

Coby may not always produce the sleekest of devices, but the company has certainly come through on that count with its new MP570 MP3 player, which is bound to turn a few heads. Questionably functional design aside, however, this one is about as basic as can be, with it packing just 2GB of flash storage and no memory card slot, support for only MP3 and WMA formats, and a built-in rechargeable battery that promises just five hours of audio playback -- but, hey, it sure is shiny. No word on pricing or availability just yet, nor is there any indication of how you're actually supposed to use it.
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WowWee Spyball Spy Camera 0 komentar

WowWee has just released details of a fun new gadget, the WowWee Spyball Spy Camera. The WowWee Spyball is a tiny remote controlled robot spy camera, that streams video or pictures over WiFi to your PC.
It can move and take pictures in 360 degrees, and features built in wheels, which move it around, it also has a pop up camera that can also be hidden or popped up with the included remote.This certainly would be great fun in the office, the WowWee Spyball is expected to retail for around $169 and will go on sale in Q4 of 2009. via Gear Diary and Robots Rule

LG W2353 monitor 0 komentar

Monitor manufacturers have cottoned on to the fact that home users are spending just as much time watching video and playing games as typing documents and browsing the web. For this reason, most now incorporate various optimisation features designed to tailor the screen for specific environments, but few have gone quite as far as LG with its new W53 HD series.

The 23-inch version on test (the only model available in the UK, though rumour has it a 27-inch model will hit our shores later in the year) features a tidy enough piano-black design with a tilt stand and connectivity that includes HDMI, DVI-D and D-Sub. It’s a Full HD screen so is capable of 1080p resolution (1920 x 1080) at 16:9 aspect and offers a range of touch-sensitive controls to access the plethora of optimisation features available.

Perhaps the most useful of these is the Auto Bright function, which uses a built-in light sensor to analyse ambient conditions and adjust the backlight to optimum levels. This not only reduces eyestrain but is also kinder to the environment, since the screen isn’t pumping out unnecessary light. Elsewhere a "time control" feature alerts you to take a break when you’ve been working for a selected amount of time, and the control lights stay dark when not in use to reduce distraction, with a proximity sensor switching them on when a hand goes near.

One particularly interesting addition is the Cinema Mode. This is a separate installable application and allows you to draw a box around, most typically, a currently playing video, at which point the surrounding area is dimmed to draw focus to the content. This actually works very well, though in a practical environment it’d be used infrequently unless you’re very easily distracted. In addition to this all of the controls available on-screen are also available through a separate application, which may be preferable when experimenting.

Aside from these headline features, manual controls are available for screen adjustment, the screen can be switched to 4:3 to prevent video from being stretched and photographers can benefit from colour effects such as Gaussian blur, sepia and monochrome for effective editing.

Finally, a set of presets is available for movie, internet, game and custom environments via LG’s f-ENGINE optimisation technology.

This massive array of features is available via the touch-sensitive controls and though these are pretty well laid out, suffer a little from an inherent problem with this choice of operation, and until you get used to the layout expect to squint down at the screen to find the right button and multiple mashes with a thumb or finger are sometimes necessary to get a response.

Clearly it seems as though LG has prepared the W53 as a versatile all-rounder and the series ticks just about all boxes when it comes to modern advancements and conveniences. Luckily most of these work very well too, and features such as the Auto Bright and present environments do seem to make a distinct difference.

The display image is extremely clean and crisp and provided you remember to switch modes depending on the task at hand, can make a noticeable, improved difference when gaming or watching video. A 2ms response time means that fast-action clips are rendered very well, and our only real problem in terms of performance is that while black levels are very good, colours are often oversaturated which makes subtle hues difficult to distinguish. This can be improved somewhat by tweaking the manual controls, and though it’s rarely a problem until you get to HD video resolutions, we’ve seen better performance in this area elsewhere.

From : http://www.pocket-lint.com

Compaq Q2009 LCD Monitor 0 komentar

Design

HP's Compaq Q2009 design is extremely pedestrian, but you'd expect that for a monitor in this price range. Its 20-inch LCD sits in a slightly rounded bezel with controls that run down the lower right-hand side. The stand is small, squat and plastic with a total tilt range of 30 degrees — 5 degrees forwards and 25 backwards. As with the recently reviewed HP 2309m, the monitor sits rather low on the average desk, and for most office working situations you'd be well served to place it on a thick phone book to ensure you're not craning your neck downwards at an awkward angle. At least that'll give you a use for phone books in this day and age, which is nice.
Features

The 20-inch LCD panel in the Q2009 has a top resolution of 1600x900 with a claimed contrast of 1000:1 and brightness of 300cd/m². Refresh rate is stated at 5ms, which very clearly marks this out as a productivity screen, not a gaming or video one. That's an observation that's confirmed by the fact that the Q2009 only has two inputs — and one of those is for audio. This is a D-Sub input only monitor, and that means it's never going to be the most thrilling in terms of visual fidelity.
Performance

The Q2009 shares the similar HP 2309m's menu layout, and this means that it uses a single button to bring up either viewing modes, volume levels or correction menus, with the other buttons then being used for up, down and selection duties. It's no doubt a cheaper way to wire a set of buttons for HP, but at the user end we find it a bit fiddly for practical use, as you've got to perform extra button presses for simple tasks such as audio selection.

On the audio front, there's a simple word that can be used to describe the Q2009's bottom mounted speaker: tinny. For website sounds and the odd bit of YouTube viewing it might just be passable, but it's unsuitable for any kind of nuanced music or gameplay function.

Over D-Sub we weren't expecting the Q2009 to do much to impress us in DisplayMate's tests, and indeed it didn't. Colours weren't particularly crisp, and greyscale reproduction topped out a little low, but it would be unrealistic to expect anything else. Gaming and video tests gave us the same essentially murky outlook, but again that's going to be par for the course over this kind of connection. It's certainly not unwatchable, but there are a lot of better panels out there, generally at higher starting RRPs.

The Q2009 is an absolute case of getting what you pay for. If you need a screen to plonk yourself in front of for text reading or web page viewing, it's fine for that task. If you want video, gaming or genuine colour reproduction, it's not fine for that task, and it's priced entirely appropriately.

From : Cnet

The Philips 42PES0001 0 komentar

Following closely on the heels of Sony, the people at Philips have developed a new, thin HDTV which looks like a picture frame, allowing it to be hung on walls to provide 52-inch, 1080p LCD HDTV entertainment almost anywhere you want it. The new Philips 42PES0001 is one of the slimmest HDTV frames we’ve seen, measuring only 21mm in thickness. With a connectivity hub, you will only need to run a single cable to your HDTV, which transmits all of the necessary video, audio and power, thereby avoiding any unsightly tangled cables. Of course, if you so choose, you may mount your Philips HDTV on a stand instead of on the wall.

The dedicated 2x 15W speaker bar at the bottom of the set will give you great sound, or you can connect your own sound system and leave the speaker bar in the box. The Philips Perfect Pixel HD Engine that comes with the Philips 42PES0001 can process 500 million pixels per second, and 2250 trillion colors, which is more than enough to deliver incredible improvements in image quality, providing sharper pictures, incredible color and reduced noise. The 1080p LCD screen provides a phenomenal 2ms response time, and with a 66,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio, you’ll get excellent picture quality as well as deep blacks and rich colors.

The 100Hz Clear LCD technology will double the frame rate, providing you with smooth flowing motion and no blurring of the images. DLNA networking has also been incorporated into the unit, allowing it to stream media from other networked devices.

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The European Home Theater System 2008/2009 - LG HT953TV 0 komentar

The new HR953TV is a continuation in LG Electronic’s tremendous efforts to bring a sense of style and elegance to its long lineup of audio and video products. This ‘do-everything’ cinema system contains a built-in DVD player with 1080p-upscaling, giving you excellent video quality on your HD television.

The FM radio tuner, iPod connection and USB Plus port with direct recording are excellent features to have in any system, and are seamlessly incorporated into this one. The interesting keyhole design is easily activated by curious people passing by, and the flute-shaped floorstanding speakers provide a treat for both the eyes and the ears. Of course, you get the same high quality of audio that we have come to expect from all of LG’s products, and Mark Levinson, who almost single-handedly invented high-end audio some 30 years ago, has put his special touch to the LG HT953TV.

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Bang & Olufsen’s 103-inch BeoVision 4-103 plasma 0 komentar

BeoVision 4-103 was build using 103-inch Panasonic TH-103PF9 panel , but the design is quite different. This gorgeous plasma weights about 500 kg but it has an automatic rising stand.

Already having a huge HD 1920 x 1080 resolution, the designers also added the BeoSystem 3 and the VisionClear technology that automatically adjusts colors and brightness. Other features include digital music system BeoSound 5 and a touch screen remote control. Unfortunately, not everyone can afford it – the whole set is available for around €100,000.

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LG HB954TBW Home Theater 0 komentar

LG has decided to combine popular with pleasure by releasing a new HB954TBW Blu-Ray 5.1 Home Theater system, designed for the Korean market.

The new home theater from LG comes equipped with a Blu-ray player and iPod dock for music playback.

Via Techfresh

Vuzix Wrap 310 – video eyewear 0 komentar

Vuzix Wrap 310 feature twin high-resolution video displays which project a 55-inch screen and also removable noise isolating earphones are included.

Wrap 310 includes a dual 428×240 LCD display for delivering a 55-inch screen viewed from ten feet (3m). It offers 24bit true color, 60Hz progressive scan update rate and 26 degree diagonal field of view. The brightness, contrast and color saturation can be adjusted. It works with both 2D and 3D movies and videos. The device is compatible with any TV, DVD/Blu-ray player, UMPC, PMP, iPods and most cell-phones.

Via itechnews.net

Move over iPod, here comes the Zune MP3 player 0 komentar

With the Zune MP3 player at your side, you can not only listen to music, but also watch videos, view pictures and even listen to FM radio (a feature you won’t find in an iPod), which lets you stay in touch with the latest news or sports. The Zune was even designed with an underlying philosophy of sharing and community, and as such allows people to connect with the tools they need to share their entertainment experiences.

Each of the Zune MP3 players is easy to use, which lets you find the music you load on to it quickly and easily, but the Zune Marketplace will also help you find new tunes with little difficulty, so that your playlist will never get old. Importing music, pictures and videos in a wide variety of common formats is easy to do from your PC, and Zune Marketplace allows you to look through millions of available songs.

Samsung ST45 0 komentar

Samsung has announced the new digital photo camera – ST45, designed to be as most portable and handy device as possible.

It’s only 15 mm thick and has a size of a bigger cell phone. According to Samsung, it can be simply called a pocket camera.

The ST45 features include: 12.2-megapixels and a 3x lens with ISO 3200 sensitivity, image stabilization and Samsung software updates like face detection or auto-sorting.

Via Tusequipos

Nikon Coolpix eXtreme 0 komentar

Coolpix eXtreme is a new Nikon concept camera, designed to work in any environment – wherever you go on your holiday trip.

Nikon Coolpix eXtreme is extremely resistant to any weather conditions, being also waterproof, dustproof and shockproof. It allows you to take your photos in extremely high and extremely low temperatures and even under water.

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Waterproof Digital Camera 0 komentar

Digital cameras are a great way to capture any special moment, and we love to take them anywhere we go. One limitation has oftentimes been the water-park, or anywhere else that our camera might get wet, but with the Hero III Waterproof Digital Wrist Camera, you won’t have to worry about that anymore. With the convenient watch strap, you can take this little device with you anywhere, and don’t need a spare hand to have it ready to shoot at a moment’s notice.

Both dependable and highly durable, this wrist camera is good for dives of up to 100ft below the surface of the water. The camera will automatically power down and close its top to create a flat surface and protect the lens from any damage when you’re not using it. Only 2 triple-A batteries are required for operation, and the internal memory allows for up to 16MB of storage, or an additional 2GB of storage on a secure digital card which you can insert into the camera.

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15" Inch LCD Color Monitor Screen 0 komentar

15" Inch LCD Color Monitor Screen

* Brand: Mix Brand (HP, Compaq, Dell, Sony, PackardBell, Panasonic, Benq, Hitachi etc.)
* Size: 15" Inch
* Connector: 15 pin D type

What will you get?

* 1 x 15" Inch LCD Color Monitor Screen
* 1 x Power Cable
* 1 x VGA cable
* Condition: USED in good condition with ignorable wear and tear marks.


For any technical question please contact us at
Notebook Solutions, 1/110 Queen St, Campbelltown, NSW 2560, Tel: 02 46235916
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Postage/ Shipping

* $29.99 anywhere in Australia.

220XW8 LCD Monitor 0 komentar

This 22-inch LCD monitor with built-in speaker is an innovative and convenient solution for attaching various. Cable management consolidates and conceals cables in a single out-of-sight location. Sleek, modern flowing lines strike a balance between artistic expression and technological performance.

Eton Field Radios 0 komentar

Whether you need to communicate at a distance indoors or outside, the Eton Field Radios provide you with a reliable link to anyone you need to get in contact with. The FR series are perfectly suited to emergency use, for when you need information, communication and reliability from your field radio.

The NOAA weather channels, AM/FM receiver, and world-wide multiband channels allow you to stay informed no matter where you are. The two-way walkie-talkie will give you the ability to communicate with anyone else on your frequency, and it even comes with a cell phone charger, allowing you to charge your mobile phone even when the power is out. These FR’s also have a flashlight, siren and SOS light beacon. The hand-crank dynamo and solar panels will provide your unit with power whenever you need it.

The elegant new Dell Crystal LCD Monitor 0 komentar

The new Dell Crystal LCD Monitor takes some bold new steps forwards in LCD, miniature digital camera and speaker technologies.

Each of the four minimally sized stereo speakers are elegantly designed, protruding from the rear of the glass surface which is so innovative in its design as to give the impression that you are looking at a piece of art, rather than just another flashy monitor. The visible wire traces of all of the electronic wiring, such as for the touch controls, digital camera and speakers, helps to not only add to the elegance of the system’s design, but also gives it an open transparency to the user as to how the monitor operates.

The Ultra Portable Kodak Zi6 Video Camera 0 komentar

This little camera will help anyone get in touch with their inner paparazzo! Built to be both highly portable and easy to use, and capable of catching all sorts of action in stunning HD!

With no lens cap to lose, dials or complicated settings to figure out, you can be making your cinematic debut in no time; upload to your PC with a simple USB cable, and you can quickly begin to share your video creations on YouTube, or burn to DVD to share with your friends. You’ll even be able to edit, add music and make other personal touches to your video, just like a pro!

Oregon Scientific ATC2K Waterproof Action Cam 0 komentar

The Oregon Scientific ATC2K Waterproof Action Cam is one digital video camera that you won’t have to worry about getting wet, meaning you can take it just about anywhere with you, from your backyard pool to the water park! This system is waterproof up to 10 feet below the surface of the water, making it great for operating in the snow, rain or while boating!

The hands-free digital video camera can record 640×480 VGA video images at 30 frames per second, and will continue to operate even if taken under water! Easy to use with either PC or MAC computers, most video editing software can be used with the ATC2K, and the memory is expandable to up to 2GB with a standard SD card.

Features:

* Full-function, hands-free, digital recording
* Waterproof up to 3 meters and shock-resistant for extreme conditions
* Mounts easily on helmets, handlebars, and other sports equipment
* 640 x 480 VGA resolution at 30 frames per second
* USB and RCA cables included for easy playback on PC or TV (NTSC)
* SD card expansion up to 2GB – onboard memory is 32MB
* Operates with 2 AA batteries, not included
* Dimensions: 4.25L x 1.75D x 2.25H (in.)

Samsung EcoGreen F3EG 2TB – an environmentally friendly HDD 0 komentar

Samsung has expanded their offer of the new eco HDD drive. The new product is said to be a most environmentally-friendly device of this type.

Compared to competition, the EcoGreen F3EG uses 10 percent less energy in stand-by mode and 10 percent less during work. The device was based on EcoTriangle technology. SilentSeek and NoiseGuard technologies are responsible for its quiet operating mode. The device comes with a USB 3.0 interface and 16MB/32MB buffer memory.

Via Tusequipos

Bladez 3D Outdoor Helicopter 0 komentar

This is the next generation in affordable R/C helicopters! The Bladez 3D Outdoor Helicopter is perfect for intermediate R/C enthusiasts, being able to fly outdoors and sporting a 3-channel control system. The Bladez 3D is ready-to-fly and can provide the excellent handling and precision that you want out of your R/C helicopter.

Not made for the novice pilot, the Bladesz 3D is agile and responsive, making it a great option for the intermediate flyer. Its robust design means it can take some punishment, and you can feel the power that its electric engine provides from the very first time it takes off. Take note, you may want to avoid flying it indoors, its powerful rotors could do some damage in the wrong hands!
The responsive 3-channel controls let you roll around 360 degrees, and hover on the spot, and the R/C controller uses an intelligent design which will avoid any interference from other R/C users, making sure that you are the only one in control of this incredible helicopter.

You don’t have to worry about the Bladez 3D bursting into flames, since its batteries will ensure a safe flight and help avoid the messy job of fuelling up. Thirty minutes of charging will give you 8 minutes of flight time, giving you plenty of time to hone your skills and explore the skies. Grab your flying goggles and head out with the Bladez 3D, you’re ready to take to the skies!

Samsung N310 Netbook 0 komentar

We’ve heard of software that kills viruses, but a netbook that kills bacteria? Indeed, Samsung has unveiled the N310 netbook, created by Japanese designmeister Naoto Fukasawa, which can appeal to even the cleanliest individuals.


The 10-inch screen and pebble design keyboard are nice to look at and type on, and the keyboard is 93% of the size of a desktop computer, according to Samsung.
Weighing in at only 2.6 pounds, the N310 uses a four-cell battery which Samsung people claim will provide you with five hours of computing time before needing a recharge. The LED display and Intel Atom processor help to reduce the power draw from the batteries. Shipping with Windows XP Home Edition (which won’t overburden the 1GB of RAM onboard), the N310 features a 160GB hard drive and a fully integrated 1.3MP camera, as well as a three-in-one memory card reader.

(Via Cnet)

Sony Walkman E440 0 komentar

The new E440 WALKMAN from Sony has a 9.3mm thick chassis and comes in two colors – black and red.

Its small dimensions hide large possibilities. A 2″ QVGA display allows watching movies, pictures, album covers, playlists and more. The highest audio technology in the new WALKMAN® includes Sony Clear Audio which promises to reduce left/right stereo leakage between the channels together with Clear Bass technology which control low-end bass without distortion.

Big revolution in a small package: Apple iPod nano 0 komentar

Of course, the iPod has been a hit ever since it hit the markets, and every reincarnation of this popular multimedia wonder has been a revolutionary take on the original. The iPod nano is no different, bringing video that fits in the palm of your hand. With the iPod nano you can enjoy all of your favourite TV shows, movies, podcasts and much more on the larger, brighter display with absolutely incredible picture quality.

The iPod nano also comes in five stylish colours, allowing you to pick the one that matches your personal tastes and style. With the easy-to-use Click Wheel, you can navigate through songs and playlists, browse through your Cover Flow catalogue, or search by playlist, artist, song, album, composer, genre and other options as well. You can create your own playlists, or just mix it up with the Shuffle Songs option. It sounds great, looks great, and you’ll be amazed at how great life can be with an iPod nano at your side.

Move over iPod, here comes the Zune MP3 player 0 komentar

With the Zune MP3 player at your side, you can not only listen to music, but also watch videos, view pictures and even listen to FM radio (a feature you won’t find in an iPod), which lets you stay in touch with the latest news or sports. The Zune was even designed with an underlying philosophy of sharing and community, and as such allows people to connect with the tools they need to share their entertainment experiences.

Each of the Zune MP3 players is easy to use, which lets you find the music you load on to it quickly and easily, but the Zune Marketplace will also help you find new tunes with little difficulty, so that your playlist will never get old. Importing music, pictures and videos in a wide variety of common formats is easy to do from your PC, and Zune Marketplace allows you to look through millions of available songs.

Always have tunes to go with the Sansa MP3 player 0 komentar

The Sansa Clip is a miniature MP3 player which comes packed with a wide array of cool features. Its size makes it the perfect companion for your workout or travelling, and the fashionable clip makes it highly portable. You’ll find all of its cool features to be very useful as well.
Helping you to take all of your favourite music with you wherever you go, the Sansa Clip contains 2 GB of flash memory, which is well known for its reliability. With that much memory, you can store up to 1000 WMA music files, and the Sansa Clip supports various file formats: WMA, MP3 and secure WMA. The USB 2.0 connectivity will also make for speedy file transfers.

Becker Traffic Assist Z250 – Ferrari Edition 0 komentar

Becker Traffic Assist Z250 Ferrari is a result of a cooperation between Harman/Becker Autmotive Systems and Ferrari. The device has Bluetooth, touch screen (4,3 inch) and software made especially for Ferrari.

In the navigation you can find maps of 40 countries form Europe and the USA. All of them include special destination places such as airports, hospitals, petrol stations, restaurants, hotels or Ferrari showrooms. Moreover, the device informs you about speed limits and it can also tell you which traffic lane to use.

You can choose a language and voice of a lector.

TomTom Go 750 Live and Go 950 Live with fuel price information 0 komentar

TomTom just recently announced its new flagship series TomTom GO x50 LIVE which include TomTom GO 750 LIVE and TomTom GO 950 LIVE.

The HD traffic system of live traffic, weather conditions, Google Maps or fuel price can be accessed via the embedded SIM card. The fuel price option was included in older devices such as 740 and 940 but it was inactive. There will be a special update for those users to enable this option. Besides the new options, TomTom optimized the user’s interface to make navigation easier and more intuitive. The Go 950 has US, Canadian and European maps, the Go 750 European Maps. No date of release or pricing has been announced yet but they should be available in stores in autumn.

Via TomTom

WiFi Finder Watch: Know when you’re in range 0 komentar

In this day and age, there are WiFi signals available everywhere you go, but you don’t always realize it! With the WiFi Finder Watch, you’ll always know when there’s a signal available for you to connect to, without having to whip out your laptop at multiple locations in search of a signal!

Whether you’re at a cafe, a public hotspot or just trying to bum a signal from a neighbour, this watch will tell you if there is a wireless internet access point available anywhere within a 100 meter radius. Just a glance at your watch is all you need to know if there is internet connectivity available!

The watch comes in black, and comes with all of the other features common to wrist watches, such as an alarm and countdown function, an hourly chime and a chronometer. But shockproof and water proof up to 100 meters below the surface, this is a great gadget to have on hand!

D-link Wireless N Nano USB DWA-131 – the Smallest Adapter in the World 0 komentar

D-link USB DWA-131 is definitely one of the smallest devices of this type on the market.

Its tiny dimensions allow you to place it in the USB port, and the adapter itself is very simple to use. It comes with a WPS option (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) for easy configuration with any wireless network. To connect it with a router or an access point you just need one click. There’s no need to manually type in any complicated coding. WPS automatically sets advanced security options based on WPA2 encryption.

Via Pcpro

Dancing WALL-E 1 komentar

From the minds of the people at Sharper Image comes the iDance WALL-E MP3-playing robot, which moves and grooves while playing your favourite tunes from your iPod playlist. This lovable little robot was a smash hit in the movie theatres, so he’s sure to be a hit in your home as well.






Retailing for $25, this 8-inch trash-compacting robot loves to dance along with your music, and runs off of three AA batteries, and can be plugged into any of your audio sources. Adorable, and grooving to the music, what more could you want?

JVC Everio GZ-HM340 camcoder 0 komentar

JVC Everio GZ-HM340 is the cheapest camcoder available from JVC with a flash memory and 1080i video recording option.

Other handy features are: 16GB of internal memory and an SDHC card slot. Everio GZ-HM340 is a device of small dimensions and huge functionality, including advanced image stabilization technology, known from higher models and a 20x optical zoom. You can buy it at the end of February for almost $500.

Via ubergizmo

TDK TH-WR700 wireless headphones 0 komentar

TDK has just introduced to the Japanese market the new wireless TH-WR700 headphones using the Kleer technology.

The transmitter can be plugged to every device with a 3.5 jack connector and the 16-bit/44.1KHz radio signal will be send to the headphones using the 2.4GHz band. A listening radius is 10 meters and the signal can be received by up to four users simultaneously. The headphones are powered by four AA batteries which allow about 40 hours of work. Frequency response is 20 Hz - 20 kHz.

Via Hardwaresphere

Toshiba Regza Hello Kitty 0 komentar

Toshiba Regza Hello Kitty looks quite nice with its 19-inch screen, 1366 x 768 resolution, contrast of 1000:1, two HDMI ports, two 3W speakers and a digital tuner.

All those features are listed on the akihabaranews.com and they actually make Toshiba’s Hello Kitty better than most TVs available on the market. What’s interesting, if the TV’s on, Hello Kitty’s eyes are open. If you turn the TV down, the kitty goes to sleep.

TomTom Start for occasional drivers and begginers 0 komentar

TomTom has announced their new car navigation device for smart route planning – TomTom Start.

It was designed for those who drive occasionally and drivers who haven’t had any experience with car navigation before. The menu is very simple to operate as it
displays only a two button user interface, “Plan route” and “Browse map”. TomTom Start is very lightweight and it has a 3.5” screen. Other handy feature is the EasyPort mount which makes the whole device so small and compact, it can fit into a pocket, a small bag or it can be stored in a glove compartment.

By : http://gadgetscrunch.com

Canon Selphy CP790 and Selphy CP780 0 komentar

New Canon Photo Selphy Printers use the dye-sublimation technology which allows printing a photo in 47 seconds with the quality similar to the one from professional lab.

The CP780 comes in four different colors (pink, blue, silver and white) and has an optional battery pack. The new Selphi printers from Canon have included Selphy Photo Print software for easy and comfortable using. Also sound effects during operations are very convenient for children or inexperienced users. The new Selphi printers allow printing in many different formats such as: postcards, Credit Card Size, panoramic pictures and Mini Size stickers.

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The Polaroid PoGo Printer 0 komentar

When Polaroid announced that it was going to stop making instant film, there was a lot of commotion around the globe. Now, this company is hoping to turn heads and make new friends by coming out with the Mini-PoGo (Polaroid on the Go) printer, which is a tiny printer which doesn’t require any ink to operate! By using the new ZINK (Zero Ink) technology, which uses paper embedded with heat-activated dye crystals, this printer can remain both portable and quiet.

All you need to do is send digital images from your cellphone or digital camera to this small printer, and you can easily print off whichever photos you like. The final result is a clear picture that is waterproof and durable. Although the picture quality isn’t fantastic, it’s passable, and we expect to see the technology continue to develop. Still, it’s not a replacement for instant film, so we’re still waiting for Polaroid to fit one of these printers into a digital camera.

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The Minox Digital Spy Sunglasses Camera 0 komentar

James Bond would be impressed by the new MINOX Digital Spy Sunglasses Camera. Just like the name says, a micro camera is inserted into this pair of sunglasses, disguised as an earpiece and controlled via a discreet remote control.

The other earpiece is an MP3 player, so you can listen to the ‘Mission Impossible’ theme as you sleuth around. The lenses for these sunglasses can be replaced, allowing any used requiring a particular dioptre to wear them without difficulty.

Features:

• Polarized UV 400 coated shatterproof lens
• Adjustable ergonomic earpiece
• Compatible formats: MP3, WMA, ADPCM
• USB2.0 (full speed) port
• Replaceable lenses
• Operate for up to 8 hours
• Recharging time: 2 hours

Toshiba Melansir HD Camcorder Camileo H10 0 komentar

Toshiba tidak mau kalah dari Panasonic, Sony, Canon, dan JVC yang telah merilis kamera video HD (high definition) terlebih dahulu.
Perusahaan asal Jepang tersebut meluncurkan camcorder yang harganya terjangkau oleh kocek konsumen, Camileo H10 HD.

Camileo disebut sebagai kamera video yang portabel dan sangat nyaman karena menggunakan media simpan jenis kartu memori SD (SecureDigital). Camcorder ini dilengkapi dengan lensa yang sanggup melakukan perbesaran objek bidikan secara optik 5x dan digital 4x. Resolusi gambar video yang dihasilkan adadlah 1280 x 720p.

Hasil rekaman video disimpan dalam format H.264/MPEG4 ke dalam memori internal 64 MB. Sementara slot SD mampu dipasangi kartu SDHC berkapasitas 8 GB (rekaman video berkualitas selama 4 jam). Menurut Toshiba, rata-rata 1 GB mampu menampung rekaman video berkualitas HD selama 30 menit.

Kamera video berbobot 340 gram tersebut juga bisa digunakan untuk memotret berkat adanya sensor CCD 10 megapixel. Fitur lain yang terlihat adalah Night Mode, layar LCD TFT 2,7 inci, HDMI output, video stabilisation, dan pendeteksi gerakan.

Toshiba akan merilis H10 akhir bulan ini seharga £179.99 (sekitar Rp 3,3 juta).

Sumber: Tech Digest

Canon Announces Flagship Rebel T2i 0 komentar

February 8, 2009 - Canon kicked the Rebel line up a notch today with the introduction of the Rebel T2i, an 18-megapixel SLR that shoots 1080p video,


In addition to a resolution step-up (from the 15.1-megapixel T1i), the T2i provides a slightly faster burst rate (3.7 frames per second, versus 3.4 for the T1i) and an enhanced 3-inch LCD, with 1.04-million-dot resolution (T1i screen resolution is 920,000 dots). On the Rebel T1i, ISO 6400 is considered an extended setting, where it's an official numeric setting on the T2i. Both cameras can be pushed to ISO 12,800 as a Hi extended setting.

The T2i metering system uses the same has 63-zone sensor as the 7D, but adapted for nine focusing points (versus 19 on the 7D).

Both cameras offer high-def video recording at 1920 x 1080 maximum resolution, but the T2i provides a more usable 24 frames per second versus the choppy 20fps on the T1i. The T2i also adds the manual exposure controls found on the Canon 7D, along with an external microphone input for stereo audio.



As for camera size, the T2i and T1i are very close:

- T2i measures 5.1 x 3.8 x 3.0 inches and weighs 18.7 ounces.
- T1i measures 5.1 x 3.8 x 2.4 inches and weighs 16.9 ounces.

The T2i adds a dedicated movie recording button, along with a Movie Crop mode, which uses only the central part of the sensor to create an apparent 7x magnification on top of the optical zoom. Also of particular note for video recording fans is compatibility with high-capacity SDXC memory cards, which have been announced in 48- and 64-gigabytes sizes, and have a theoretical capacity of 2 terabytes.

The T2i will sell for $899 with the familiar 18-55 image-stabilized kit lens, or $799 for the body alone, with no release date announced.

The addition of the T2i coincides with the departure of the Rebel XSi. The lower-cost Rebel XS will remain in the line-up.

New gadget for gaming Cyborg Rumble Gamepad 0 komentar

Saitek introduced an interesting new gaming gadget the Cyborg Rumble gamepad.

Cyborg Rumble gamepad allows you to change the location of the left analog stick and D-pad.

Also very cool is the Precision Control mode that allows you to choose the buttons on the gamepad to desensitize when the mode is activated, making sniping and precision tasks easier.

Pricing and availability for the Cyborg Rumble gamepad are currently unknown.

NASCAR Helmet with CD Player and Radio 0 komentar

We accept that the NASCAR Helmet may not be as cool and advanced as the Trace Helmet we reported before, but this new NASCAR Helmet is rather a traditional gadget that has the old CD support to play music. It also has a radio player built in but I am astonished that it doesn’t support playing music from you iPod or any device having 3.5 mm speaker jack.

This new music helmet also comes bundled with a remote control but it amazes me why a device like this would even have a need a remote. No matter how useless it may be to use, its design is what will attract people to use and buy it. It retails for $139.90 at Walmart and Features Tony Stewart’s car number 20 on its sides and back.

MBW-100 Bluetooth Watch 0 komentar

Just in time for its sister company’s release of Casino Royale, Sony Ericsson has introduced a new gadget even James Bond would be proud of - the MBW-100 Bluetooth Watch.

This beautifully designed timepiece ushers in a whole new chapter in Bluetooth accessories by providing the most discreet way to date to manage your cell phone. Imagine you are in a meeting with M and the Minister of Defence [sic] and Felix Leiter calls on your mobile to chat. With your phone pocketed away and in silent mode, reaching to answer it would be noticeably disruptive to your meeting. Instead, your timepiece discreetly vibrates to alert you to an incoming call. With only a slight turn of you wrist, your watch displays your caller’s number (or name if the number is stored in your phonebook). A discreet press of the crown and Felix is sent to voicemail for a later callback.

Other features of the MBW-100 include incoming text message notification and play/pause control of music functions. It will also alert you if you have traveled out of range of your cell phone, which is handy if you are the type to forget your phone somewhere.

The watch itself is a beauty. Designed in conjunction with watch giant Fossil, it’s got a sleek steel case with a polished/brushed bracelet and features a scratch-resistant mineral glass crystal. The crystal has an anti-glare coating to make the display easy to read. And, oh yeah… it even tells time!!! Actually, it will display the date and time from your phone, so you can easily set and synchronize the time on your wrist. The watch is a bit heavy (which is a positive in my book since it makes it feel more substantial), so it may take a little getting used to for some.

Comes with charger/cradle and retails for $399 on the Sony Ericsson site.

The iLuv iPhone Dual Dock with weather alerts 0 komentar

The later models of iLuv and so far have found it extremely convenient. Especially since I tend to flake on charging my iPod. Well now iLuv is offering a new gadget for us to drool over. This one has found its way to this year’s CES and won’t be out for a few more months, but they at least released a few details to draw in our interest. The dock has all the usual convenient speccs but with one extra to sweeten the deal. One great perk is that iMM183 will work with both your iPhone and iPod at the same time. That is as long as you have a 4th Gen or later iPod.

It features dual docks to help those of you that have both or a significant other with one as well. The dock has the regular features like a built-in alarm clock and is able to play your iPod/iPhone through the built-in speakers. It also has an FM radio and of course a way to plug in any other audio devices you have around. It also has an extra feature to do with the weather this time around. It has support for weather text alerts from NOAA and SAME that will automatically come through on the preset radio channels. It allows you to archive as many as 10 notices for ongoing situations as well as has an LED warning to show when there is a new alert. So far there is no price released, but it will be available in March.