24 December 2008

Lenovo ThinkPad W700ds with extra screen

Lenovo is planning to upgrade its model Lenovo ThinkPad W700 with the W700ds, which has one of the coolest features of any notebook, a slide out screen.The screen is a 10.2 inch LED display that the user can pull out from the side, and has the option of tilting it forward or backward on a hinge.The W700ds comes with your choice of Intel Core 2 Quad processors and combined with the NVIDIA Quadro FX 3700M GPU. RAM maxes out at 8GB and you can stuff a total of 960GB of SSD / HDD storage .Its price starts around $3,600

06 December 2008

MOTOROKR EM35


Motorola has announced its new quad-band GSM slider phone Motorokr EM35 that delivers a new audio experience.It uses the audio-enhancing CrystalTalk technology,which was previously seen in ROKR EM30.EM35 features a robust music player and virtual stereo surround sound.With the virtual stereo surround sound, the music appears to come from the space around you even if you are listening with the earphones.It is equipped with dual speakers, stereo Bluetooth and 3.5mm stereo wired headphones.FM Radio is integrated with SONGID technology and RDS.Radio Data System technology (RDS) makes it easier to identify the songs as well as singers by displaying FM station information.It is also equipped with a 2.2 inch QVGA screen.

This slider phone is also equipped with a fast scroll navigation wheel for quick and easy access to the content.The phone’s memory can be expanded up to 32GB through removable microSD storage cards.The EM35 also boasts of a 3.1 megapixel camera for capturing special moments. Video recording is also possible and users can share and receive video files.The users can also get real time information like weather, latest news, sports etc. via the preloaded widgets. The battery life offers talktime upto 400 minutes and standby time upto 400 hours.

07 November 2008

WD TV media player

Western Digital has announced the new WD TV media player which plays HD files from external hard drives on your TV.
We can connect one or two USB hard drives , a USB camera, camcorder, or mass storage device with content to the WD TV’s two USB ports. Then connect the device to a TV using either the included composite video cables or HDMI cable.An optical digital audio output is also available for connecting to a surround-sound receiver.It plays a number of video, photo, and audio formats including 1080p HD video, various MPEG formats, MP3, OGG-Vorbis, MKV with subtitle support, JPEG, TIFF, and more.The WD TV Media Player also comes with the expected accessories, like a remote control and “advanced navigation” for on screen interfacing with your media.This interesting media player costs around $130.

24 October 2008

Motorola Aura


Motorola has launched one of their most luxurious phone with one of the greatest resolution which is the Aura.Aura breaks conventions and re-establishes artistry in the design and manufacturing of mobile devices.The display is really the highlight of the Aura, with 16 million colors and 300dpi resolution(highest resolution on any motorola phone).The lens on the screen is a 1.62 carat sapphire crystal-one of the most scratch-resistant materials on earth - AURA is simply elegant.
This quad-band GSM support phone has 2GB worth of memory, a music player, stereo Bluetooth, messaging, e-mail, speakerphone, as well as Motorola’s CrystalTalk feature. There is also a 2 Megapixel camera.Its cost is around $1,999 and will be available around December 4th.

FEATURES:
Messaging
MM
S, SMS, Email (POP3/IMAP embedded)1, Open Source
Audio AAC, AAC+, AAC+ Enhanced, MIDI, MP3, WAV, WMA v10, WMA v9
Camera 2 MP, Fixed Focus
IN built memory
2GB user available memory
Video Capture/Playback, Capture/Playback/Streaming1, H.263, H.264, MPEG4
Connectivity
Stereo Bluetooth3 Class 1, Version 2.0 plus EDR and A2DP, USB 2.0
Browser Open Source
Battery
810 mAh typical, 780 mAH minimum
Stand by time
Up to approximately 400 hours4
Talktime Up to approximately 7.3 hours4

13 October 2008

SteelSeries introduces MMO Gaming Mouse

SteelSeries, developers of all types of PC gaming hardware announced their latest gaming mouse, a mouse designed specifically for World of Warcraft.This 15-button mouse for World of Warcraft will eliminate the need to use a keyboard . It has macros upto 160 characters and over 130 predefined commands for drag-and-drop macro creation It looks so cool with 16 million colors flashing disco lights.Other features include a 2 meter cable, an adjustable CPI range of 800 to 3,000 and a 3.6mm lift distance.
Surely this mouse will satisfy the World of Warcraft players as it makes it more interesting

27 September 2008

Samsung Beat 270

Samsung has revealed its new addition to the music phone category which is the Samsung Beat 270.This is the latest addition to the Beat series which also includes Samsung Beat 450.This cool phone also gives great importance to music just like Beat 450.This phone is equipped with dual loud speakers and offers music lovers a unique experience with Samsung’s patented Digital Natural Sound Engine (DNSe).It also offers facility for music library and Micro SD expandable up to 4GB. It also has features like 2 MP camera, video recording support, MP3 player, etc.Beat 270 also has a 3.5 mm earphone jack which helps you use earphones that you use with other music play devices.The phone is priced at around 10,899.


Specifications

Battery:
Type / Capacity (Standard) :960mAh
Talk Time (Standard) :up to 9.5hrs

Standby (Standard) :up to 330 hrs

Connectivity:
Bluetooth :Yes
WAP: Yes
USB :Yes
PC Sync Application :Yes
Internet HTML Browser :Yes

Platform
:

Network & Data : GSM/GPRS Class 10

Band : Quad Band (850/900/1800/1900)

Browser: Openwave 6.2.3

Java : 2.0

GSM/CDMA : GSM

Display:
Type :
262K TFT
Resolution : 176x220

Size:
Weight : 101g
Dimension : 103.2 x 48.2 x 16.9mm





07 September 2008

Nokia N 96


Specifications:

Dimensions
Volume: 92 cc Weight: 125 g Length: 103 mm Width: 55 mm Depth:18 mm, locally up to 20 mm

Memory Functions*
16GB internal flash memory, plus microSD memory card slot (hot swappable) for expandability and flexibility Approximate dynamic memory capacity indication with 16GB storage: -Video: 40 hours** -Music: 12,000 tracks*** 128MB RAM, 256MB system memory (operating system plus dynamic user data area)


* Changes to product details are possible without prior notice. Application offering may vary. ** Video capacity is based on H.264 768-kbps video at 320-by-240 resolution, combined with 96-kbps AAC audio. Music capacity is based on 3:45 min per track and 48 kbps eAAC+ encoding. *** Capacity based on 3:45 per song with 48 kbps eAAC+ (M4A) encoding on the Nokia Audio Manager. Capacity with 128 kbps AAC encoding is up to [12,000] songs.

Power Management
Battery: Nokia Battery BL-5F, 950 mAh Talk time: up to 150 / 220 minutes (WCDMA / GSM) Stand-by time: up to 200 / 220 hours (WCDMA / GSM) Video playback: up to 5 hours (offline mode) Music playback: up to 14 hours (offline mode) TV playback: up to 4 hours (DVB-H)
*Operation times may vary depending on radio access technology used, operator network configuration and usage.

Display and User Interface
2.8” QVGA (240 x 320 pixels) LCD TFT display with up to 16 million colors User Interface: S60 3rd Edition, Feature Pack 2 Active standby screen, Multimedia menu

Live TV
Broadcast Television (DVB-H) capable -DVB-H based mobile TV with internal antenna -DVB-H Class C, 470-750 MHz

MusicFeatures

Digital music player – supports MP3, AAC, eAAC+, WMA, album art

Radio

*Stereo FM radio (87.5-108MHz, 76-90MHz) with support for RDS, Visual Radio™ and use of FM radio in offline mode Nokia Internet Radio
* The FM radio depends on an antenna other than the wireless device antenna. A compatible headset or enhancement needs to be attached to the device for the FM radio to function properly.

ExploreMaps and Navigation

Built-in GPS receiver, with support for assisted GPS (A-GPS)* Nokia Maps application Free downloadable maps of over 150 countries, millions of locations, location details and satellite imagery** Upgrades available for purchase: Multimedia city guides and Navigation services: Drive - voice guided car navigation, or Walk - pedestrian-optimized turn-by turn guidance

E-mail and Messaging

Easy-to-use email client with attachment support for images, videos, music and documents Support for SMTP, IMAP4, POP3, MMS, SMS. Unified SMS/MMS editor Compatible with Nokia Wireless Keyboard SU-8W (sold separately)

Browsing and Internet

Nokia Web Browser with Mini Map, visual history, HTML and JavaScript support, Flash Lite 3.0 and Flash video support RSS reader

Connectivity

WLAN - IEEE802.11 g/b with UPnP support Hi-Speed USB 2.0 with Micro USB type B interface 3.5mm stereo headset plug , TV-out support (PAL/NTSC) Bluetooth 2.0 with A2DP stereo audio and Enhanced Data Rates (EDR) Nokia Nseries PC Suite connectivity with USB and Bluetooth wireless technology

Battery

Nokia Battery BL-5F Nokia Connectivity Cable CA-101 Nokia Video-Out Cable CA-75U Nokia Stereo Headset and Remote HS-45, AD-54 Nokia Mobile Charger DC-4 (car charger) Nokia Compact Travel Charger AC-5

Imaging

Main camera
Up to 5 megapixel (2592 x 1944 pixels) Dual-LED camera flash, video light, recording indicator, auto-focus assist light
Secondary cameraVGA (640 x 480 pixels) sensor

Video Recording

Video capture in MPEG-4 up to VGA at 30 fps Video file format: .mp4 (default), .3gp (for MMS)
PhotographyStill Image resolutions: up to 5 Megapixel (2592 x 1944 pixels) Still Image file format: JPEG, EXIF

Specifications are subject to change without notice. The availability of particular products and services may vary by region. Check with the Nokia dealer nearest to you.Operations, services and some features may be dependent on the network and/or SIM card as well as on the compatibility of the devices used and the content formats supported. Some services are subject to a separate charge. For more information, contact your service provider.

22 August 2008

Sony's New PSP 3000

Sony is all set to launch their third revision of PSP, aptly known as the PSP-3000.The updated PSP-3000 will roll out on October 14th.While inheriting the basic design and functionality of the current "slim and light" PSP, the image quality on the new LCD screen is dramatically enhanced, and a built-in microphone is added to meet the PSP users' demand to enjoy games and content with voice input functionality without the use of a separate microphone.the new LCD display has a high resolution 4.3 inch wide screen and is provided with anti reflection technology which enables the users to use it under bright conditions .The built-in microphone will allow users to easily enjoy games that utilize microphone.


Specifications:

External dimensions:
Approx. 169.4 x 18.6 71.4 mm / 6¾ x ¾ x 2¾ in (width x height x depth) (excludes largest projection)

Weight:Approx. 189g / 6.7oz (including battery pack)
CPU:PSP CPU (System clock frequency 1-333MHz)

Main Memory:64MB

Display:
4.3 inches (16:9) full-transparent type, TFT drive, 480x272 pixel, Approximately 16,770,000 colors displayed

Sound:Built-in stereo speakers

Main input/output:
Wireless LAN (IEEE 802.11b) (Wi-Fi)High Speed USB (USB2.0) (mini-B)Memory Stick PRO Duo™Analog Video OutMicrophone

Main connectors:
DC IN 5V connectorDC OUT connectorVideo out/headset connectorUSB connectorMemory Stick Duo™ slot

Key/Switches:
Directional buttons (up/down/right/left), Analog stickAction buttons (triangle, circle, cross, square)START button, SELECT button, PS buttonPOWER/HOLD switch, WLAN switchDisplay button, Sound button, Volume (+/-) buttons
Power sources:
Lithium-Ion rechargeable battery packAC adaptorUSB power supply

Internal disc drive:Read-only UMD™ drive

Wireless communications:
Infrastructure modeAd hoc mode (connects up to 16 consoles)

Video:
Memory Stick Video Format:MPEG-4 Simple Profile (AAC LC)H.264/MPEG-4 AVC Main Profile (AAC LC)
MP4 File Format:MPEG-4 Simple Profile (AAC LC)H.264/MPEG-4 AVC Main Profile - CABAC only - (AAC LC) / Baseline profile (AAC LC)
AVI:Motion JPEG (Linear PCM or ยต-Lau)

Music:
Memory Stick Audio FormatATRAC3™ATRAC3plus™MP3MP3 (MPEG-1/2 Audio Layer3)MP4 (MPEG-4 AAC)WAVE (Linear PCM)WMA (Windows Media Audio 9 Standard Only)

Photo:
JPEG,TIFF,BMP,GIF,PNG

04 July 2008

Motion's C5 MCA and F5 Semi-Rugged Tablet PC

C5 mobile clinical assistant (MCA) and F5 semi-rugged tablet PC feature has been introduced by 'Motion Computing'(a leader in mobile computing and wireless communications) recently.The C5 now features integrated mobile broadband and solid state drive (SSD) options to extend its usability to the point of care, regardless of patient location. Additionally, the C5 and F5 now feature improved capacity with standard 80 GB hard disk drives (HDD) at no additional cost.Motion C5 is the first highly portable,highly integrated mobile clinical assistant.It is provided with a digital camera for multipurposes including wound documentation.It has an optional barcode scanner also.By accessing important patient information, including digital images and patient history details, mobile clinicians can improve productivity with the C5’s optional integrated mobile broadband.


F5 semi-rugged tablet pc is the first semi rugged ,portable, highly integrated mobile field tool that transforms the mobile sales and service workflow.it allows us to work anywhere with optional embedded Wireless Broadband(WWAN).Mobile field forces in construction, government, field sales and service, and manufacturing can now store more images and other documentation with a new standard 80 GB HDD in the Motion F5 semi-rugged tablet PC

23 June 2008

Motorola MOTOZINE ZN5

Motorola has announced its all new MOTOZINE ZN5.This time Motorola has teamed up with Kodak to launch its new handset which is expected to be a good compeitor for its rivals.With KODAK EASYSHARE Software and easy access to KODAK Gallery or other web sharing sites, pictures are easily moved off the device, allowing users to print, share and enjoy their favorite photos.The 5 megapixel camera comes with auto-focus, a Xenon flash, 4GB of optional external memory and optimized settings for low-light environments.





Specifications:

GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 (2G Network)

Dimensions&weight :118 x 50.5 x 12-16 mm - 114 grams

Display : 2.4 Inch TFT Display (256K colors/240 x 320 pixels

Ringtones :Touch-sensitive keypad ringtones

Memory : 350 MB Built in Memory plus microSD (TransFlash) Card slot up to 4 GB

GPRS : class 12 (4+1/3+2/2+3/1+4 slots), 32, 48 kbps - EDGE Class 12 - WLAN Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/I

USB v2.0 - Bluetooth - v2.0 with A2DP

SMS, EMS, MMS, Email, Instant Messaging – HTML & WAP 2.0/xHTML Browser

Camera: camera with 2560ั…1920 pixels, autofocus, xenon flash, video (15fps)

Games:- Java MIDP 2.0

CrystalTalk Technology - MP3/WMA/eAAC+ player - Built-in handsfree - 3.5mm standard audio jack

Organizer - FM radio - Voice dial - Voice memo - Up to 580 hours standby time - Up to 9 hours 30 minutes talk time - Standard battery, Li-Ion 950 mAh.

18 June 2008

LG Decoy

This is the first cell phone in the world that comes with an integrated Bluetooth hands-free headset, letting you speak while driving without running the risk of getting fined . This fashionable handset sports a two-tone finish with a glossy front, a satin back, and a 2.2″ mirror-like LCD screen. There is also a five-way directional joystick thrown in for navigation purposes

Specifications:
Network
Type :CDMA dual band (800/1900 MHz)
Data :CDMA2000 1xRTT/1xEV-DO rev.0
3G Capability :Yes

Size
Dimensions :4.0 x 2.0 x 0.7 inches (102 x 50 x 17 mm)
Weight : 4.0 oz (115 g)

Battery
Type :Li - Ion, 800 mAh
Talk :3.83 hours ( 230 mins) of Talk time
Standby :330 hours ( 14 days) of Stand-by time

Main Display
Resolution :240 x 320 pixels
Type :262 144 colors, TFT
Camera
Resolution :2.0 megapixels Resolution
Video :QVGA (240x320)


Multimedia
Video Playback :Video player
Music Player :MP3, WMA, AAC, AAC+ format supported

Memory
Memory Slot :microSD/microSDHC

Connectivity
Internet :WAP 2.0
USB :microUSB
Bluetooth :2.1, Stereo Bluetooth
Connectors :HeadSet Jack (2.5mm)

09 June 2008

Samsung Omnia i900

The new handset launched by Samsung called the i900 or Omnia to give it its "funky" name promises to offer business users full touchscreen functionality with a business rather than consumer focus. This features a 3.2-inch screen, HSDPA and Wi-Fi connectivity, a 5-megapixel camera and an accelerometer, with the choice of two 8GB or 16GB models.


At 12.5mm it’s a little chunkier than the HTC Touch Diamond, but that’s no bother. Inside you’ll find HSDPA for speeds up to 7.2Mbps, GPS, alongside support for DivX and Xvid.

ANEO Web Camera

Brando the USB king have released an update on their popular interactive webcam series by introducing the ANEO ANWC0804 Web Camera.

Apart from allowing you to use the camera for easy video chat, the ANEO ANWC0804 comes packaged with three interactive games for Windows based PC’s, Kung-fu, Super Knight, and Funny Stair. Switch the web camera on and start the game, the web cam will monitor your actions so that you can fight, shoot and generally make yourself look a bit silly whilst playing the game without the need for a controller or touching the keys (Windows PC only).This webcam retails for $33 a pop

05 June 2008

Bluetooth Wireless Mouse

Microsoft Bluetooth Notebook Mouse 5000With laser-quality optics and 4 programmable buttons, it pairs easily with Bluetooth-equipped computers. Includes 2 AAA batteries and a carrying case. Requires Bluetooth transceiver, and Microsoft Windows XP SP2/Vista or Mac OS 10.2.6+.


Mogo Wireless 2-button Bluetooth Mouse
Laptop travelers will appreciate the simple convenience of a wireless mouse that stores away and charges in a PC Card slot. With Bluetooth connectivity, this 2-button business card-sized optical mouse can be used up to 33 feet away from your receiver . Requires Type II PC Card slot, Bluetooth transceiver and either Microsoft Windows 2000/XP or Mac OS X v.10.2.6+.

Tooya Pro 16:9 Extraslim Graphics Tablet, USB




The Tooya Pro widescreen tablet can be used as a graphics tool or, when used with Windows Vista, as a handwriting-recognition tool. With an active area of 10" x 6 1/4", a 2000lpi resolution and 1,024 pressure levels in the pen, the tablet provides excellent performance for graphic artists and photographers.

Flat and wide,the tablet can also be used as a mouse pad. Includes pen stand, AAA battery, 2 replacement pen tips and Windows and Mac OS software on CD-ROMs. Requires Microsoft Windows 2000/XP/Vista or MacOS v10.2.8+.

01 June 2008

USB Tumbler Speaker

USB Tumbler Speaker can connect to all iPods, MP3, MP4, MD, CD player, notebook, PC, PDA, PSP, mobile phone and other digital products with 3.5mm stereo audio connector.

Features:
Extension tube: Small in size but big in bass
Tumbler Design: Relaxing yourself
Pocketsize portability: Small enough and carry around on a daily-basis
Volume control: Through the volume adjuster of MP3, mobile telephone, notebook PC, PC, MP4, DVD & VCD
Built-in Rechargeable Battery: Cost efficient & daily convenience
2 colours are availables: Black and Red
Dimension: 54 x 54 x 80mm (approx.)
Weight: 126g

26 May 2008

HD Flash Camcorder from Samsung

Samsung has launched a high-definition (HD) video camera named HMX20 that can snap high-resolution digital photos and take smooth slow-motion video. It can manage 1080p full high definition (1,920 pixel by 1,080 pixel resolution) and 8-megapixel images. It's also capable of snapping pictures while video is being recorded .
HMX20 can shoot with 300 fps that make it able to lower the video to 10 times slower with a good quality unlike another camera that normally use 30 fps.HMX20 has a round body and designed to be able to easily held. It has 8Gb of built-in memory and you can extend it with SD or MMC memory card.

25 May 2008

Sound Asleep Pillow

This is a special kind of pillow which allows you to enjoy music during your sleep.This unique product requires no headphones as there is a speaker built inside pillow. The pillow connects to a music source such as ipods, mp3 players, cd players etc.It shuts out background noise and drift off to your favourite music without headphones and without disturbing others with this comfy bedtime music pillow with stealth speaker
Main Features:
*Drift off to your favourite music, audio book, relaxation and self-help album
*Built-in speaker well hidden inside pillow
*Plug in any music device with a 3.5 mm headphone jack
*No headphones required for absolute comfort
*Removable wire keeps pillow safe and tidy when not using the speakers
*Great for long journeys
*Size: 66 x 37 x 18cm.
*Fabric is made from 50% cotton and 50% polyester.

24 May 2008

Dual SATA HDD Rack


These racks seem to be popular with manufacturers. Marshal, another reseller in Japan, will soon release its version of the DUAL SATA Rack, which can hold two separate drives, up to 2 TB of extra storage, configurable with RAID 0,which also supports 2.5” and 3.5” HDDs. Offered in a simple design, this new rack only supports USB 2.0, and can provide a RAID 0 setting up to 2 TB.HDD racks are becoming more popular with manufacturers as drive size grows and old hardware compatibility starts to fail.

Pentax's Optio W60

The new Pentax Optio W60 digital camera combines a ten megapixel CCD image sensor with a 5x optical zoom lens. Features of the W60 include a high quality movie recording mode, and Auto Picture mode, fast Face Recognition, Smile Capture, Blink Detection, an Underwater Movie mode, In the High Sensitivity Digital SR mode, the sensitivity will be adjusted automatically up to ISO 6400, while its LCD monitor comes with a 170 degree wide-angle view and Anti-Reflection coating to reduce glare. TheOptio W60 has a compact, pocket-friendly body that's waterproof up to 13 feet, and impressively the W60 can also be used in temperatures as low as 14°F (-10°C). Changes from the W30 include the Pentax Optio W60 offering more zoom range in a slightly smaller and lighter body. There's also more resolution, a higher-res LCD and more besides to be found in Pentax's Optio W60 .

22 May 2008

The Snowflake USB Microphone

Blue Microphones, a leading innovator in microphone technology and design, follow on the success of their popular Snowball Professional USB Microphone with a new portable design, aptly dubbed the Snowflake.
The Snowflake is the first professional quality portable USB mic and embodies everything Blue has become known for; stylish looks and exceptional sonic quality. Blue has combined a USB bus powered capsule with a class compliant design to make the Snowflake truly plug and play on both Mac and PC.
The Snowflake's form factor is not only eye catching and modern, but functional as well. The mic folds into a single compact case which also houses a USB cable for easy transport in a laptop bag or even a pocket. Unfolded, the case serves as a desktop stand or a laptop clip, making the Snowflake a natural for everything from podcasting, calling over the web, narrating a home video, or sketching out a song idea on the go.

Taking on the winter naming convention, it was dubbed the Snowflake being in a more portable form factor. Being a USB-powered capsule with a class-compliant design, you can be sure that the Snowflake is one true plug-and-play device which will function just fine on both the PC and Mac. It folks into a compact case that also holds a USB cable for easy transportation, and can fit into a laptop bag or pocket without much hassle. The Snowflake USB Microphone will retail for £40 a pop./$79) embodies everything Blue has become known for: stylish looks and exceptional sonic quality (TBD). Blue has combined a USB bus powered capsule with a class-compliant design to make the Snowflake truly plug and play on both Mac and PC.

Asus Eee PC 901

The Asus Eee PC 901 will be released early next month and although it will lack WiMAX, it will feature thins like Atom processors, metal inserts and, a new color theme. Just like the Eee PC 701 before it, the 8.9-inch screen-boasting 901 model will not limit itself to shiny white so it will also be available in shiny black. Pictured below, the black Eee PC 901 should hit the stores right after the white-painted machine and should have a price tag of $650.
Other than the introduction of a new color, additional details are still very scant, but we do know that the Eee PC 901 will feature an Intel Atom processor, an 8.9″ display, Bluetooth connectivity, and metal alloy parts that make up the keyboard and hinge. There won’t be any WiMAX though. For further confirmation, we ought to wait till June since that’s when the Eee PC 901 is slated to be released

21 May 2008

Panasonic Viera PZ850

The Panasonic Viera PZ850 series of Plasma HDTVs will be released in June (46 and 50-inch models) and September (58 and 65-inch models).
Panasonic announced that its web-enabled Viera PZ850 series of Plasma HDTVs will be available at retail beginning in mid-June. The flagship line's wide range of cutting-edge features is highlighted by Viera Cast which provides access to some of the most popular content sites on the Internet today -- YouTube, Google's Picasa Web Album and Bloomberg.
The Panasonic Viera PZ850 series boasts 1080p resolution and features enhanced contrast ratio, deeper blacks, faster response time and improved picture quality in four screen sizes -- the 46-inch class TH-46PZ850, the 50-inch class TH-50PZ850, the 58-inch class TH-58PZ850 and the 65-inch class TH-65PZ850.
While all of Panasonic's Viera HDTVs can display digital still images via SD memory cards, the Panasonic Viera PZ850 series features H.264 codec making it possible to for instance play HD video content from a HD camcorder.
The Panasonic Viera PZ850 series features a Pro Setting Menu, aimed at videophiles that can benefit from access to professional calibration software. The Viera PZ850 series also boast an enhanced native resolution contrast ratio of 30,000:1, a dynamic ratio of 1,000,000:1, 24p native reproduction, Digital Cinema Color Re-Mastering (for more accurate color reproduction when for instance playing movies), and Studio Reference Mode (reproduction of subtle colors).
Like all Viera models, the Viera PZ850 series panels contain no lead or mercury and as is claimed to deliver increased luminous efficiency and 100,000 hours of viewing time to half brightness.
The Panasonic Viera TH-65PZ850 and TH-58PZ850 will be available in the fall of 2008 for $8000 and $4300, respectively. The Panasonic Viera TH-50PZ850 and TH-46PZ850 will be available in mid-June for $3500 and $3100, respectively.

Palm Treo 850

Palm Treo will feature a Windows Mobile OS and was briefly shown on a slideshow (Bill Gates keynote) thus its most likely - the Palm Drucker and is expected to be released as Palm Treo 800 or Treo 850. The Treo shown at the presentation isn’t anything of today’s available or known smartphone and it clearly sports Windows Mobile Professional logo and the Start and OK button which is another indication that this must be the Drucker supporting a touchscreen interface.
Features :
Windows Mobile 6.1 Professional
Quad-band GSM/GPRS/EDGE
3G/3.6 HSDPA (2100/1900/850 MHz)
320×320 pixel display (flush fitting)
QWERTY keyboard
1500mAh battery
2 megapixel camera
GPS
Wi-Fi
Bluetooth 2.0
Expected release date July 2008 at ~ ₤270.

20 May 2008

Hello Kitty Phones

Hello Kitty phones appeal to only a niche market, but strangely enough this niche market is huge to say the least. What we have here is slightly different from other Hello Kitty offerings as it comes with a separate pair of speakers, presumably for you to better enjoy your tunes with friends and family. This GSM 900/1800 handset measures 90mm x 49mm x 15mm and tips the scales at 75 grams, boasting a talk time of up to 150 minutes and up to 5 days of standby time, although I don’t think the latter two figures are indication of real world use. It features a shake function found on selected Sony Ericsson handsets, where a single shake will change MP3 tracks. Other features consist of a 2.2″ 260k color display and a 1.3 megapixel camera. No idea on how much this will cost though

13 May 2008

Canon Pixma iP100

Canon has launched its latest compact printer called PIXMA iP100.This new portable printer is a replacement of the popular printer from the PIXMA series PIXMA iP90v.This portable printer helps to save a lot of time and makes it comfortable and easier for the user.The Canon Pixma iP100 can print up to 20 pages per minute on normal 8.5 x 11 inch paper. It’s hard to believe that something this small can print in color, but the Pixma iP100 can even do color at a high resolution of 9600 x 2400 dots per inch

DCR-SR45 Handycam® Camcorder

The Sony DCR-SR45 handycam® Camcorder comes with a built-in 30GB Hard Disk Drive (HDD) for storage and up to 20 hours of recording time (LP). A generous 2.7" Touch Panel LCD Monitor keeps all the controls at your fingertips, while a 40x Optical/2000x Digital Zoom keeps all the action up close and personal. And when it comes time to share your memories, it couldn't be easier than with the One Touch Disc Burn capability and the Memory Stick Duo™ media slot. The DCR-SR45 brings simplicity back to video sharing.A 2.7″ touch screen LCD panel makes it a snap to control the camcorder even during the more boisterous family moments. You will be able to save up to $180 when purchasing both the HandyCam DCR-SR45 and VRD-MC5 together on a single receipt which amounts to $729.98

02 May 2008

Lipstick Stun Gun

Lipstick Stun Gun can be considered as a new defensive weapon for women to protect themselves from criminals.For instance, A mugger points a gun at a lady and gives her the “your money or your life” line. The lady opens her purse, and takes out her lipstick, presumably to get to her billfold. She then gives the mugger a real shock as her lipstick delivers him a charge of 350,000 volts!
Welcome to the age of the Lipstick Stun Gun. Not only can this 3-inch device deliver all that aforementioned voltage, but it comes in many shades and colors. Now a lady can feel safe and fashion-conscious at the same time. Perhaps the latest fad amongst females will be Lipstick Stun Gun parties instead of Taser Parties.The kit comes with some accessories, including a safety pin, lanyard, and a charger. The Lipstick Stun Gun can also be used as a flashlight, which could come in handy for all sorts of situations.

E Bike

This bike might look like any other mountain bike, however, it is anything but. This two-wheeler can achieve speeds of up to 30 without the need for you to pedal. On a single charge the bike can carry you a full 20 miles without any extra work on your part. If you choose to do a little footwork, you’ll get upwards to 40 miles out of it.
If you’re one that loves the outdoors, I would definitely recommend considering something like this. It’ll set you back a good chunk of cash up-front ($3,495) but just think of the money you could save on gas.

ZvBox

ZeeVee has announced the launch of its ZvBox today, bringing yet another consumer electronics product that is used for watching Internet TV, online video or computer content on that spanking new HDTV in your living room. This sounds like a timely device considering the explosion of Internet TV and movie downloads that have so far been confined to the (relatively) small display on your computer - unless you’re one of those folks who prefer working with your PC hooked up to your HDTV. Some other solutions to date haven’t exactly been working out too well in solving this problem as drawbacks include limited content, added subscription fees and the need for a box at each TV.

Mooon Concept Phone

Mobile phone manufacturers just love to pack their newest models of smartphones with all sorts of cool features. This concept Mooon (not a spelling error) smartphone has at least one unique feature that could easily become a new standard.
As you can see by the illustration to the left, the Mooon has a Bluetooth headset that can be detached from the phone’s body and then attached to your ear. This means the user can use a Bluetooth earpiece and not have to purchase one separately. I am assuming that the earpiece is calibrated to the Mooon phone straight from the box, so the user won’t have to go through the whole calibration rigmarole.
Oh, did I mention that the front of the phone is a touchscreen? Then again, it’s not like we haven’t seen that before, like on the iPhone and its many imitators.

11 April 2008

iSmile Dancing Flowerpot speaker

In Japan, cute isn't just an adjective. It's a way of life! Everything from soup to nuts is wrapped in pink bubblegum, scented with jasmine, and layered in tissue-paper before being boxed and advertised using overly-excitable cartoon teens with high-pitched voices and eyes the size of dinner plates
The iSmile Dancing Flowerpot speaker lights up and smiles at you, bopping and flashing in time to the music. The little flower grins and sighs when good mellow music is playing, and much more energetically when the beat ramps up. But when things get too quiet, your sweet electronic friend looks sad and blue, gets bored, and eventually goes to sleep. It has real personality, and will quickly become your iPod's best friend

The Venturi Mini

The Venturi Mini is a new and unique product combining Bluetooth® Music streaming with Hands-Free calling and USB style charging. The integrated FM RDS Transmitter streams stereo audio through the in-car sound system for music playback and hands-free. The Venturi Mini requires ZERO INSTALL and simply connects to the cigarette lighter socket in the vehicle making it easily transportable. The integrated OLED display and high performance microphone enables high quality crystal clear hands-free with the received audio coming through the in car speakers.
Music Streaming:

Music can be streamed from a mobile phone using the Bluetooth A2DP profile or a portable music player can be connected via Bluetooth A2DP or directly through the audio in stereo jack.

Hands-Free Bluetooth Audio and Phonebook:

Providing high quality audio via the car speakers and crystal clear voice via built-in microphone as well as remote control of your phonebook with dialing activation from the smart interface on the Venturi Mini.

Bluetooth® Wireless Technology:

Featuring Bluetooth v2.0 & state of the art DSP technology for clear hands-free audio and advanced music streaming from your Bluetooth enabled phone or portable music player via smart interface on the Venturi Mini.

FM Transmitter with RDS/RBDS:

Sends caller ID and other information to the car radio display for simple and easy call management. The phonebook contents are also displayed onthe car radio display along with call status all controlled via smart interface on the Venturi Mini.

Cyber-shot T300

There are cameras that just take great pictures. And then there’s the new Cyber-shot T300 from Sony. Available in a choice of couture silver, black and red finishes, the T300 stands apart from other cameras with its svelte lines and audacious vertical-format styling. Looks apart, it’s a powerhouse of advanced Sony technology that makes it easy to shoot and share breathtaking images.Picture quality and responsiveness is assured by the high-speed Sony BIONZ image processing engine that improves the speed and accuracy of autofocus, exposure control, white balance, colour adjustment and other functions. It also boosts sensitivity to a maximum ISO 3200 for successful low-noise shots without flash indoors or in dim lighting conditions. Teamed with Super SteadyShot optical image stabilisation, this Double Anti-Blur solution ensures clearer handheld pictures, especially in low light or at higher zoom settings.


Improved Face Detection technology can now distinguish automatically between children and adults, adjusting exposure, skin tone and red-eye reduction for great portraits with super-quick subject tracking.For even more fun when you’re shooting, Smile Shutter waits until the subject smiles before automatically firing the shutter. It’s great for capturing relaxed portraits and special moments with young children who won’t always smile on demand. Used in conjunction with Face Detection, it can be primed to fire the shutter when either a child or adult smiles.

10 April 2008

HPs 2133 Mini note

If you’re looking for a tiny PC for a decent price, you’re really not going to have a hard time finding one. Since the Eee PC exploded onto the market last year, everyone is jumping on the bandwagon. One of the latest to show up is the 2133 Mini-Note from HP

22 March 2008

Kiss Me Phone

There is nothing quite like a red hot pair of lips to get your blood coursing through your veins, and this Kiss me phone is more than able to cause that effect in any hot-blooded male at first glance.
Hard-wired phones seem to have moved from essential to retro in virtually no time at all, and this landline phone cleverly disguised as a sexy pair of lips is no exception - indeed it’s more of an objet d’art than a phone. Nevertheless it’s still irresistible. Whether you’re a lothario or a vamp, or just into retro kitsch, the Kiss Me Phone is a piece of kit that pushes all the buttons, in a manner of speaking. It comes with UK and European telephone cables, has a push button operation concealed in the top lip, and is just crying out for some hushed, wicked and no doubt lascivious conversation.
This 22cm x 12cm x 5cm novelty phone is a surefire conversation starter in more ways than one.

USB Memory Watch

In addition to displaying the time, this watch helps you carry your valuable data with you at all times (you know - your MP3 files, favorite images, your ThinkGeek shopping list). With 2GB of capacity it has more than ample storage.
The USB Memory Watch has a built-in USB connector and can transfer files to and from most computer operating systems. The USB connector is cleverly stored in the watch band and flips up for easy connecting. There is also a LED light that indicates the device status. The watch is surprisingly sleek and lightweight - it is not a bulky watch. The band is comfortable and very flexible.

Standard USB interface and USB extension cord included
USB 2.0 (read 4MB/s and write 3MB/s)
Sleek design, very lightweight (this is not a bulky watch)
Plug and play, easy operation (appears as a USB mass storage device)
LED indicator light shows device connectivity and data transfer
Operating Systems: Win 98, ME, 2000, XP, Linux 2.4 or higher, Mac OS 8.6 or higher
Shock proof and Anti-static
Water resistant to 20 meters (let USB connector dry before using)
Japanese movement with 3-year battery life
Memory size: 2GB
Weight: 1.5 oz (43 grams)
Dimensions: 1.5" width x .375" thick (watch face)

Sonic Impact SoundPads

SoundPads stick-on speakers transfer sound to any surface you stick them on. SoundPads convert posters, bookcases, tables, doors - any thin-walled high-transmission surface into permanent stereo speakers! Sound quality varies depending on the surface you peel and stick them on, so be creative!
These are designed to stick permanently to the location to which they are adhered. A bit of trial and error in choosing where to mount the sound pad is recommended. For example, you might find improved sound quality in one area of a framed picture by sliding the pad on its surface (before peeling to expose the adhesive), so be creative *before* you give these a permanent home...
SonicImpact SoundPads
Converts any thin-walled high-transmission surface into permanent stereo speakers, including posters, pictures, bookcases, boxes and more
Contains 2 stick-on speakers
Discrete, ingenious, peel and stick design
Makes most surfaces thump with sound
Wire to almost any amplifier (speaker wire not included)
Impedance: 8 Ohms
Recommended Power: 10W - 50W input
Power Rating: 6W each
Weight: 2 oz each
Dimensions: 4.2" dia. x .9" H

21 March 2008

XLink combines your landline and cell phones via Bluetooth

I’m fortunate enough not to work in a large office. Generally speaking, large offices usually mean boring cubicles and annoying phone systems. The only phone lines that I worry about are my cell phone and my fax line. However, if you have an office phone, here’s a device that might make things a little easier for you.
The Xlink Cellular Gateway will let you “use your cellular phone as your home phone” and “use your home phone as your cell phone.” Essentially what it does is take your existing office phone (or home phone, doesn’t really matter what you call it) and integrate it with up to three Bluetooth mobile phones. This allows you to answer landline calls from your cell phone, and cell phone calls on your landline (when the phones are in range).
If I had a larger house or office I might consider something like this. I don’t know how many times I’ve had to run upstairs to grab my cell phone when it would be just as easy to grab one of the cordless phones downstairs. You can pick one up for $169.99.

16 March 2008

The Picture Frame Bug

If you want a very deceptive listening device, the picture frame is the one to go for. This device has a nice little microphone sitting at the back of it and you can listen to all that is happening in the room using this device by just making a phone call.
How does a phone call turn the listening features on? A simple phone call will activate the microphone and you can listen in on every bit of the conversation. The picture frame will make no one to think that they have a bug on them.
Now who would find such a device useful? Obviously spies and people very insecure about what’s happening behind their backs in their won homes, even parents who worry a lot about their teenagers!!!