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Trust’s Triangular USB Hub: the First of its Kind

Vishnu — Sun, 19 Feb 2006 10:01:34 +0000

If USB hubs are a common thing these days, then what’s so uncommon about this? Yes, this is a triangular hub, the first of its kind. It has an aluminum body with 4-port USB 2.0-powered HUB which allows data transfer at the rate of 480Mbits/sec and is also equipped with a power adapter if the circumstance requires. Reaping the advantage of its triangular shape it now becomes more accessible and can be placed in many positions and by using just one port of the computer it allows you to connect to four USB devices.
The Hot Swappable function makes it possible to connect remove peripherals at any time without the needing to restart your computer. It measures 28x101x25mm and is fully Windows Plug & Play. The hub is available now for £14.99.

Trust’s Triangular USB Hub: the First of its Kind is written by Vishnu & originally posted on SlashGear.
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Breathe Testing Pen: A life Saver

Vishnu — Sun, 19 Feb 2006 09:55:28 +0000

Needless to say drinking and driving is dangerous and we all are obviously aware of this. In spite of that when we drink we aren’t aware of anything and we often cross the limits and get totally sloshed. So, it’s advisable not to drink and drive, but for every plan you should always have a backup. This small pen ‘Breathe Testing Pen’ with a built-in mini breathalyzer can indicate if you have reached your limits. What you basically have to do is blow into a hole on top of the pen. The whole process takes just a few seconds. If you are out then the green LED turns red, indicating it’s a better idea to go back in a taxi. It’s very small and can be carried everywhere with convenience. The market price of this life saving instrument is $35.

Breathe Testing Pen: A life Saver is written by Vishnu & originally posted on SlashGear.
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Toshiba readies large HD Ready digital LCD TVs

Vishnu — Sat, 18 Feb 2006 21:20:36 +0000

Toshiba has finalized April for the launch of its new HD Ready LCD TVs, in the WL66 series. Four models are introduced in WL66 series with 32, 37, 42, 47” inch screen size, featuring integrated digital TV receivers and a pair of HDMI ports. Dual SCART sockets and a headphone socket are also included with a competent video input. Last two big screens provides a resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels with brightness of 550cdpm² and first two small TVs supports a resolution of 1366 x 768 and 500cdpm² brightness. Toshiba’s Active Vision LCD image processing technology is used in these models to enhance picture, color, contrast and movement. These LCD TVs provide PAL and NTSC playback, 20W RMS speakers (SRS WOW 3D audio enhancement) and a headphone socket. Price for all four models is yet to be decided by company.

Toshiba readies large HD Ready digital LCD TVs is written by Vishnu & originally posted on SlashGear.
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MegaSIM 512 MB SIM Cards

Vishnu — Sat, 18 Feb 2006 21:18:31 +0000

This year, Orange is introducing a new technology named MegaSIM card. It’s a 512 MB SIM card, if seen in comparison with other SIM cards (64k) it will hold 8000 times more data. This new MegaSIM is the result of a joint venture between M-systems, Oberthur Card Systems, LG Electronics, and Orange. While other companies are introducing 64k SIM cards, Orange already has plans to blow everyone out of the water with the launch of its 512MB MegaSIM card.

MegaSIM 512 MB SIM Cards is written by Vishnu & originally posted on SlashGear.
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LG’s TV-Playing V9000

Vishnu — Sat, 18 Feb 2006 21:16:24 +0000

This week in 3GSM conference 2006, Barcelona, LG displayed its V9000. V9000 is considered to be pitched up against Samsung’s SGH-P900 for high-end cellphone supremacy. V9000 sports a 1.3 Megapixel camera, 30 MB of onboard memory, virtual 3D surround sound and receive wireless TV signal on its 256k screen. This phone has ability to record one-hour long show and has a amazing battery support of 3 hours TV playing. V9000 is expected to come in Italy and Germany in first half of 2006.No information regarding its price is available as yet.

LG’s TV-Playing V9000 is written by Vishnu & originally posted on SlashGear.
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LaCie Little Big Disk 200GB

Vishnu — Sat, 18 Feb 2006 21:09:00 +0000

LaCie has launched its new mobile hard drive, called LaCie’s Little Big Disk. You can store a whooping 200GB in this pocket sized disc. This chunky, metal-cased LBD (Little Big Disk) contains two 2.5in, 7,200rpm hard disks to provide its 200GB storage capacity. Apart from look, LaCie also includes a free back-up application with the drive, 1-Click Backup, in both Windows and Mac OS X forms. On G5’s two Firewire 800 ports, the LBD shows a transfer rate of 28.52MBps. LaCie’s LBD is made for those who want to carry their huge data in a handy disk.

LaCie Little Big Disk 200GB is written by Vishnu & originally posted on SlashGear.
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Fujitsu P1510D with portability and usability

Vishnu — Sat, 18 Feb 2006 18:55:02 +0000

Looking for portability? The Fujitsu P1510D is the perfect example of portability and usability. Fujitsu weighs 2.2-pound and features 1.2GHz Pentium M, 512MB RAM, 30GB hard drive (4200 rpm) a well-designed keyboard and Wi Fi connectivity. Its 8.9” screen offers a restricted view with a resolution of 1024 x 600 pixels. It comes with a standard 3-cell battery with a life of 3.4 hours. Extra $116 six cell battery can get you 7 hours of unplugged computing. Its touch-screen responds to the touch of a finger and a fingerprint reader provides an optimal security by recognizing your finger swipes. The P1510D is a perfect bargain at $1599 for those who want both portability and ease-of-use.

Fujitsu P1510D with portability and usability is written by Vishnu & originally posted on SlashGear.
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DIRECT TV COMING TO YOUR XBOX 360

Vishnu — Sat, 18 Feb 2006 18:51:35 +0000

If partnership between Direct TV and Microsoft works out you’ll soon be viewing Direct TV on your XBOX 360. It is expected that instead of adding Direct TV directly, a new blade will be added to XBOX 360 which will accompany XBOX Live, games, media, and system blade. Once the blade is included, you will be able to download TV episode, HD movies and standard definition streaming DVR on Hard Disk. Official XBOX Magazine says, it is a rumor, but if it is true then XBOX 360 will get an edge over its rival, PS3.

DIRECT TV COMING TO YOUR XBOX 360 is written by Vishnu & originally posted on SlashGear.
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Clear Audio Master Reference Turntable

Vishnu — Sat, 18 Feb 2006 18:44:29 +0000

Clear Audio offers its German made Master Reference Turntable, with a price tag of $19,000. This turntable is a mechanical and engineering masterpiece. If something doesn’t sound good on this analog turntable then no table can provide better sound quality. Its APG (accurate Power Generator) motor control system provides an even platter speed and synchronization of 3 separate motors and its six legs keep it resonance free. This turntable is considered the best turntable around. Most of DJ’s won’t be doing a lot of scratching on this table so it is made for only those who really want quality in their records.

Clear Audio Master Reference Turntable is written by Vishnu & originally posted on SlashGear.
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T-Mobile Chocolate Phone

Vishnu — Sat, 18 Feb 2006 18:37:33 +0000

T-Mobile has rolled out the much anticipated Chocolate Phone. However, nobody knows why it is called so. The Chocolate Phone is small, sleek and really smooth. With it’s in built Media Player you can listen to MP3s and watch video on its tiny 128 x 128 LCD display. It comes with inbuilt 32 MB memory with a micro SD card slot. It lacks EDGE or GPRS technology in it, but definitely this piece is really sexy.

T-Mobile Chocolate Phone is written by Vishnu & originally posted on SlashGear.
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Panasonic FlashXpress Infrared Toaster: Heat your food in a zippy

Vishnu — Sat, 18 Feb 2006 15:30:39 +0000

When you are feeling hungry and you and have to cook food or for that matter have to heat it up, what first pushes you back is the time that it requires. But, now with the new ‘Panasonic FlashXpress Infrared Toaster’ you can make your food faster or heat up your food which could be anything from a frozen pizza to any curry about 40% quicker. It makes use of infrared radiations to heat the food. In this era when everything has got a high-tech treatment how could the oven stay back? Now, no more waiting around the oven to heat your food is going to bang a death knell on your hunger or movie session.

Panasonic FlashXpress Infrared Toaster: Heat your food in a zippy is written by Vishnu & originally posted on SlashGear.
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Maude’s Modular Bed System

Vishnu — Sat, 18 Feb 2006 15:24:41 +0000

Gone are those days when you had a bed in your house for one sole purpose, which was sleeping. But today beds are instrumental in giving your room a good look as well as help you decrease the usage of space in the age of interior designing and small homes. The new ‘Modular Bed System’ from Maude is a step in this direction. The bed boasts of tablets that could be inclined for head support. It’s also fixed with reading lights and books at both ends of the bed. The bed is skinned with a birch plywood frame with the cushions in red, white and olive color. The bed is available in both king and queen sizes. The bed system can be changed according to your liking, and it can be put together very easily by one person. Looks like your bedrooms got all they were missing. Some looks and space!!!!!!!!

Maude’s Modular Bed System is written by Vishnu & originally posted on SlashGear.
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Kodak Causes Price Stir

Vishnu — Sat, 18 Feb 2006 03:40:12 +0000

The market for digicams is flooded with cameras with all the features one can imagine. The low-end camera segment has been well controlled by Kodak. This is evident from the latest batch of cameras to be rolled out. Priced under $300 all these cameras will have the minimum specifications for sumptuous photography. First in the list is the EasyShare C533, a 5 megapixel camera with a tiny 1.8-inch LCD and 3x optical zoom whcich is priced at $199. The next on is at $249. The EasyShare C643 has 6 megapixel imager and 2.4-inch LCD with a 3x zoom. The undelete function of both of these comes handy for those who by mistake might delete a good shot. There are the V603 (pictured) also 6 megapixels, with a 2.5-inch LCD and VGA movie mode and Z612 both priced at $299. way to go for Kodak.

Kodak Causes Price Stir is written by Vishnu & originally posted on SlashGear.
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The Optio W10 from Pentax

Vishnu — Sat, 18 Feb 2006 03:37:36 +0000

Pentax is back in action with the new 6-megapixel Optio W10. This latest waterproof camera has a 3x zoom lens and a 2.5 inch LCD viewfinder. The Face Recognition automatic focus, claims the company, can detect the face and optimizes the settings to its specifications. The camera also has movie capture capability of 640×480 30fps and anti-shake switch which can be switched on for the perfect click. The camera can work underwater till a depth of 4.5 feet for half an hour. The camera is claimed to be dustproof but its handling would be easy with a half second switching-on time. Sounds ideal for outdoor sports photography.

The Optio W10 from Pentax is written by Vishnu & originally posted on SlashGear.
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TORQ P120 smartphone

Vishnu — Fri, 17 Feb 2006 17:37:07 +0000

TORQ P120 is a Windows Mobile 5.0 OS based smartphone with Quad Band GSM and full functionalities of a PDA. TORQ comes in two cover either silver or black. It provides you with color display of 65,536 colors on screen of 240x 320 pixels. This phone includes Samsung 400 Mhz processor, 128 MB of ROM , 64 MB of RAM, SD / MMC card slot,1.3 Megapixel Camera with LED Flash, WiFi 802.11b and Bluetooth connectivity. The TORQ P120 comes with a rechargable 1440 mAh Lithium Ion battery This phone will definitely give you a nice look of old-time Palm V.

TORQ P120 smartphone is written by Vishnu & originally posted on SlashGear.
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T-Mobile to launch HSDPA in Europe

Vishnu — Fri, 17 Feb 2006 17:32:47 +0000

T-Mobile Internatioinal, on 15^th Feb. announced that customers of T-Mobile in Germany, Austria, and the Netherlands will avail a faster mobile internet access, starting form this month. HSPDA (High-Speed Downlink Packet Access) will be available for user of all three markets. According to Chief Technology Officer, Hamid Hakvana, user will be able to avail a speed of 1.8Mbps in starting and from next year speed will achieve speed between 3.6 and 7.2Mbps, which will be competing with fixed-lined DSL (Digital Subscriber Line) technology. Initially HSPDA card will be available for user for their notebooks, and in third quarter of this year T-mobile will change its HSPDA service in lieu with automatic connectivity and after that users will be able to use this service in their mobile (with 3G technology).

T-Mobile to launch HSDPA in Europe is written by Vishnu & originally posted on SlashGear.
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Sony DRX-810UL

Vishnu — Fri, 17 Feb 2006 17:29:58 +0000

Sony’s new external DVD DRX-810 drive, almost identical to its predecessor, the Sony DRX800UL, comes with a silver design and mirrored panel on front which gives it a real touch. DRX comes with a plastic holder with which you will be able to position it flat or upright, without taking too much of your desk space. Also you can turn on its vibration feature, audible in upright position, which makes it cool. You will be able to connect it to PC and notebook via USB or Fireware. DRX allows writing speed of 16x (21.6MB/s) for single layer DVD, 8x(10.8) for dual layer DVDs (8.5 GB), 6x (8.1MB/s) for DVD-RW, 48x for CD-R and 32x for CD-RW, with help of bundled Nero package includes Nero Burning Rom, Vision Express and Showtime. If your PC has space, then it can be fixed inside, which is cheaper then its external version. It is priced between $121- $195. Disappointing thing is, it lacks support for Labelflash or Lightscribe label burning and DVD-Ram media of any description.

Sony DRX-810UL is written by Vishnu & originally posted on SlashGear.
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Segatoys HomeStar Indoor Planetarium

Vishnu — Fri, 17 Feb 2006 17:25:05 +0000

Now your wish to get stars in your home will come true by Homestar Indoor Planetarium. Sit in your comfort and enjoy a trip into space imaginations. Homestar will create a simulated environment of constellations for you with the help of its high-brightness LEDs. You can add different environment plates of constellations to enjoy various themes on Homester. With its shape and compatibility to use battery, it is easy for you to carry it anywhere. This toy will cost you $240, including a 6-hour battery life, and an adjustable stand.

Segatoys HomeStar Indoor Planetarium is written by Vishnu & originally posted on SlashGear.
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Nintendo DS adds: TV and Browser

Vishnu — Fri, 17 Feb 2006 17:21:22 +0000

Nintendo has announced that it will soon be adding new features to its “Nintendo DS”, providing user compatibility for web surfing and HD TV programming. Nintendo is planning to sell browser (developed with OPERA software) in June and digital TV till the end of 2006. Nintendo lovers will also see some more announcements like foreign language guide for travelers, a reference guide (in Japanese and English), software to improve penmanship, cooking guide with voice instructions and for gamers, Tetris DS(which will include Mario and Donkey Kong), and much more games by third party developers such as Square Enix Co. Ltd., Namco and Pokemon Co.

Nintendo DS adds: TV and Browser is written by Vishnu & originally posted on SlashGear.
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Mustang Java beta by Sun Microsystem

Vishnu — Fri, 17 Feb 2006 17:18:21 +0000

On Wednesday Sun Microsystems released beta version of Java, codnamed as Project Mustang and publicly known as Java SE 6(Java Platform Standard Edition 6). Java SE 6 users will be able to see desktop enhancements, native platform look and feel, text printing drag and drop capability, table display and manipulation. These manipulations will work on Solaris, Windows and Linux OS. Support for Windows VISTA OS is also included in it. Also, DTrace function will allow users to analyze processes running on Solaris OS.
Additionally, the new release will also function with upcoming Java Platform Enterprise Edition 5(JEE 5) and will provide updates for the Java Virtual Machine and Java Platform Debugger Architecture.

Mustang Java beta by Sun Microsystem is written by Vishnu & originally posted on SlashGear.
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Intel Flaunting Dual Core Xeons in Japan

Vishnu — Fri, 17 Feb 2006 17:12:05 +0000

It has been reported by Watch Impress, that Intel has demonstrated its new upcoming dual-core Xeon processors in Japan. A “Xeon” is the relatively inexpensive P4-based version for dual-processor workstations/servers. This chip is codenamed as Sossaman, and are for blade server. Much of information is yet to revealed, it is believed that this chip was running on a Supermicro X6DLP-4GT motherboard with an E7520 chipset. Intel has not yet announced its delivery date and price.

Intel Flaunting Dual Core Xeons in Japan is written by Vishnu & originally posted on SlashGear.
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Dell 3007WFP and Dell 2001FP action makes combination of 8 Megapixel Desktop

Vishnu — Fri, 17 Feb 2006 17:06:49 +0000

For those looking for some e-x-t-r-a resolution, here is a killer from Dell, it’s a combination of Dell 3007WFP and Dell 2001FP. Dell 3007WFP 30” wide screen LCD display computer monitor which gives you a resolution of 2560×1600 (4 Megapixel). It provides you an excellent image quality, but with generating a little extra heat. The display is controlled by PC graphics processor (GPU), as it doesn’t come with any image processor. Now to get a resolution 4960×1600 pixels (8 mega pixel) you need to have two Dell 2001FP 20” monitor on each side of the of this Dell 3007WFP and make sure that you have dual-dual-link graphics card. Rotating both 2001FP by 90 degrees will provide you with exact same height than the 3007WFP. Now, each 2001FP has a resolution of 1200×1600 pixels (2 mega pixel). Windows will recognize this combination (1 Dell 3007WFP and 2 Dell 2001FP) as one monitor. Once setup you’ll have a [(1200+2560+1200) x 1600] 8 megapixel Desktop, with the ability to drag and stretch windows over the entire area.

Dell 3007WFP and Dell 2001FP action makes combination of 8 Megapixel Desktop is written by Vishnu & originally posted on SlashGear.
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NEC’s VoToL PK-MV300

Vishnu — Fri, 17 Feb 2006 15:15:04 +0000

Even if you have a great designing propensity, the NEC’s VoToL PK-MV300 is till a very unthinkable of a design. It’s designed to be more appealing to the younger crowd. In a nutshell, it’s a media player with a difference. It has the shape of a perfume bottle.

It’s even a good media player. The VoToL can play MPEG-2, MPEG-4, and WMV9 videos and also plays MP3, AAC, WMA and Ogg audio. The NEC flaunts its ‘liquid gui’ which shows the device’s battery life, volume etc. It’s yet to be launched in Japan next month and as per sources, it shall be priced at about $399.

NEC’s VoToL PK-MV300 is written by Vishnu & originally posted on SlashGear.
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Apple’s MacBook Pro Notebook Computers

Vishnu — Fri, 17 Feb 2006 15:09:47 +0000

Apple is gearing up to launch its new MacBook Pro Laptop. It has in fact begun shipping them. Apple has increased the processor speed. This is a $2500 priced model which has 2.0 GHz Intel Core Duo. The notebook tops a 2.16GHz as a build–to–order option. This happens to be the first notebook computer from Apple to feature an Intel processor, which in accordance to the company sources, performs 4 times more than G4 – based PowerBook. The MacBook consists of all the lovable Apple softwares like iLife and Front Row, with Intel notebook suitable processors. MacBook thus simplifies everything such as showcasing your latest creation. Whether you are at work or at leisure in your home or hotel room, you just have to use the Apple remote to control your videos, music movies, and more.

Apple’s MacBook Pro Notebook Computers is written by Vishnu & originally posted on SlashGear.
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Toyota Hybrid Sports Car

Vishnu — Fri, 17 Feb 2006 10:02:18 +0000

This decade Toyota made their mark by introducing the Prius, the first hybrid car to hit the market. The CS&S is a 4-wheel-drive mid-engine 2+2 sports car. Employing Toyota’s Hybrid Synergy Drive, an electric motor drives the front wheels, while a gas engine and electric motor in combination drive the rear. CS&S also unveils Toyota Space Touch, where the driver selects functions by touching holographic projections. The all-wheel-drive sports mobile may have a 105hp next-generation hybrid engine. Thanks to a 3-liter V6 augmented by dual front and rear electric motors, this car boasts a breakneck 0-60 mph in just over four seconds while still offering around 30/mpg under normal driving conditions.

Toyota Hybrid Sports Car is written by Vishnu & originally posted on SlashGear.
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BenQ DC-E600 Digital Camera

Vishnu — Fri, 17 Feb 2006 09:56:24 +0000

BenQ has released a new digital camera aimed at users that require both quality and fun in one package. The compact BenQ DC-E600 digital camera features a 6 Megapixel CCD image sensor, 3x optical zoom, and a large 2.5 inch LTPS TFT display. With the introduction of the BenQ DC-E600 we see a unique 2D-Rotating Lens-Eye and a PF mode, for Panoramic Focus. The Panorama Focus mode also supports you to get excellent results. A 2.5 inch high resolution LCD and VGA movie recording at 30fps with AVI (MPEG-4) format ensure comfortable viewing and super smooth movie clips. The 6 Megapixel high resolution and 3x optical zoom ensure the best quality and sizeable printing up to B4 size.

BenQ DC-E600 Digital Camera is written by Vishnu & originally posted on SlashGear.
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WolfKing Warrior Game Keypad

Vishnu — Fri, 17 Feb 2006 08:09:44 +0000

Wolfking has launched its new Warrior Game Keypad for gamers who are still stuck with a standard keyboard or WASD layout to play First Person Shooters (FPS) games. Wolfking has added a user friendly WASD keyboard layout. Warrior has same Wolf Claw gaming pad, but with addition of 12 small function keys and 3 buttons(for a total of 55 controls), all arranged in an arc shape so that you don’t need to stretch your fingers to reach common keys, which ensures a quick and efficient play in FPS games. Bigger buttons also ensure your finger relax, comfort and ergonomic gameplay. Warrior is available with a price tag of $35.

WolfKing Warrior Game Keypad is written by Vishnu & originally posted on SlashGear.
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Taser’s new XREP shotgun-fired projectile

Vishnu — Fri, 17 Feb 2006 08:01:46 +0000

Taser, is soon launching a traditional ‘XREP shotgun’ in “non lethal” weapon category for Police. XREP shotgun-fired projectile has a range, 4 times more than the range of traditional stun guns. This 12-gauge shotgun is loaded with Extended Range Electro-Muscular Projectile, which contains a fully functional Taser circuit payload inside. 35 lucky folks who were given chance of field testing, gave their 100% recommendation for its satisfaction level. This new shotgun is expected to be seen by next year.

Proview RX-326

Vishnu — Fri, 17 Feb 2006 07:50:09 +0000

If you have planned to buy a good 32-inch(82 cm Diagonal) TV, then don’t worry about your purse weigh, bring home Proview RX-326 because its inexpensive man. Proview RX-328 has dimension of 95.0cm x 50.3cm x 11.7cm , weight of 24.2 kg, Resolution of 1368 x 768 and 17 million color richness, response time of 16 millisecond and amazingly a very wide range of looking angle 170°. Proview RX-326 has won the gold in PC Mag award for its solid picture and rich color (in it s price category).

NM850iG’s CMOS

Vishnu — Fri, 17 Feb 2006 05:32:08 +0000

DoCoMo, Inc. and its eight regional subsidiaries introduced 3G FOMA™ NM850iG handset on 15^th Feb. it has facility of wireless connectivity with Bluetooth® devices, including PCs for data synchronization and connection to the Internet. NM850iG’s CMOS also includes a 1.23 mega pixels camera, a clock which shows time of (upto) 15 cities simultaneously. Its voice calls, i-mode™, videophone and short messaging service (SMS) will only work only under DoCoMo’s WORLD WING™ 3G, which is starting from 24^th Feb. NM850iG’s CMOS will only be available on DoCoMo sales channels, with a open(unfixed) price.

Minox DC5011, DC6011 compact digicams

Vishnu — Fri, 17 Feb 2006 05:29:39 +0000

As date of PMA is coming nearby, where users will come to know about all information from digicams where there makers will show off their latest gadgets, Minox has announced two models in their series of basic digicams, the 5-megapixel DC5011 and the 6-megapixel DC6011,. Minox has included all basic features : 2.5-inch LCD, 3x zoom and a movie mode. Price is yet to be announced, but it is expected that it will not cost much in its featuring category.

Louis Vuitton Twilight

Vishnu — Fri, 17 Feb 2006 05:27:23 +0000

Louis Vuitton’s Speedy collection of watches has introduced ‘The Twilight’ watch, a special edition to its series. ‘The Twilight’ has dial of fluorescent blue mother-of-pearl and Eiffel Tower is also shown in it, made of 46 blue sapphires and 192 diamonds. It is water resistant upto 100 meters. The crystal used is sapphire with AR coating. The case is of 18kt Gold and the band is black snakeskin. Only 20 pieces of this special edition will be available only at LV’s Champs-Elysees Paris store, which is recently being opened for showing special editions.

New: LG XNOTE S1 Core Duo laptop with media feature

Vishnu — Fri, 17 Feb 2006 05:24:15 +0000

LG, today announced in Korea about LG XNOTE S1 Core Duo laptop. It has Intel Dual Core CPU, 15.4-inch WSXGA widescreen display, 1680 x 1050 resolution, 5.1 surround sound and a direct Media Experience button which will provide you an alternative boot in between dedicated media mode for DVD, CD audio and MP3. S1 is also equipped with ATI Radeon X1K for 3D Graphics. It looks cool as it is dressed into black and whites with a snazzy finish.

360 Camera Remains Stationary While Top Rotates

Vishnu — Fri, 17 Feb 2006 05:18:03 +0000

Cedric Tay of Yanko Design has disclosed the plan of his 360 Camera, cylindrical in shape. Its bottom part doesn’t move, only top section moves in order to take a unbroken view of entire surrounding area (panoramic view). With its cylindrical shape it will be easy for user to hold the camera into one, without need to aim and balance, also 360 camera can be placed on a tripod, while a in-built inclinometer will help you to make sure it’s level. It’s only in plan and there is no word if it will be manufacture.

Now an underwater MP3 player

Vishnu — Fri, 17 Feb 2006 04:41:09 +0000

MP3 players go underwater. And with all new sound technology. The Finis SwiMP3 is an underwater digital audio player. The pioneering bone conduction technology has been used by this system that helps sound to travel from the cheek bone to the ear. Sounds really innovative? So it is. The clarity one gets through the Finis SwiMP3 is much better then any other underwater MP3 player which gives a muffled sound underwater. The system comes with a 128MB memory to ensure you have enough music down there. The product does not work too well in deep waters. So its going to be a hit with the lappers may be the divers have to wait a little bit more. It would be out for sale at $180.

AMAZON to tie up with Music Companies

Vishnu — Fri, 17 Feb 2006 04:18:02 +0000

The success of the Amazon would be advanced multifold if its talks with four global music companies materialize. The Amazon brand audio players would be the device to listen to the music that comes out of this contract. In doing so Amazon would be setting up shop with their own iTunes Music Store competitors. The plan is to bring the tracks on the device preloaded. The subscription to this device would bring a lot of customers to Amazon and a discount on other CDs to the subscribers may be in the deal.

Alladin’s Dream Security Device

Vishnu — Fri, 17 Feb 2006 04:15:30 +0000

This may be the latest in security system, but its effectiveness is being questioned. The Alladin Biodynamic reader is based on the body’s ‘BioDynamic Signature’ comprising of the heart beat and other ‘intrinsic human electro-biometric dynamic signals’. It sounds very innovative as it has used something not conceived before. By placing the fingertip to the system it checks the heart beat and the fingerprints. This combination sounds difficult to break and so its crack seems to be difficult. It sounds as an ambitious product and its practical use is yet to be seen in the market. Hope this proves to be that foolproof gadget.

Sanyo’s new Mp3 audio recorders

Vishnu — Thu, 16 Feb 2006 19:46:09 +0000

SANYO is up to challenge the MP3 market with its two latest recorders in their Diply line of recorders. The shape might be odd but the features covers fro them well. The ICR-S340RM has a gigabyte of sound space that means you can record non stop for 140 hours. The miniSD card slot makes it all the more user friendly. On the other part of the story is the ICR-S270RM, which has a compromised space of 512 MB and also does not have the removable storage facility. The looks have been made different by making the unit stand tall while in function. The USB 2.0 plug helps it in doing do. At $280 for the S340 and $170 for S270 it seems Sanyo is going to make it big.

Soap Genie Kills Bacteria with Grace

Vishnu — Thu, 16 Feb 2006 06:42:33 +0000

Sharper Image offers the ultimate Soap dispenser dubbed Soap Genie. Have u ever thought of something as simple as a soap dispenser fitted with some sophisticated yet useful technology. Here, is soap genie. As soon as you place your hand under the dispenser it pours out soap or lotion and that too of your choice. It basically makes use of IR technology to sense a hand presence. It’s all the livelier from the other soap dispensers as it surrounds the environment with a sweet jingle when it dispenses. You may also have seen other dispenser dripping some soap after you have used them but Soap Genie uses a no-drip technology to prevent old soap from forming on the ground. It’s worth $39.95.

Dual Bit Drill: Drill Your Way Pleasantly

Vishnu — Thu, 16 Feb 2006 06:38:01 +0000

Gone are those day when one would have to manually change the pins on the drills. Today is the time of rechargeable dual drill. Don’t even think of changing drills in the middle of the job. With the dual drill you can move back and forth efficiently between a screw bit and drill bit by just rotating the chucks. This kind of combination just changes the range of work that can actually be done. It price tagged at $119.