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Pantech PG3600V

Kevin Lee, May 15th 2006 Discuss [0]

The Pantech Group today announced the launch in Hong Kong of its PG-3600V handset. Boasting a sleek and trendy look, the new slider phone has a revolutionary touch wheel sensor, as well as a unique video editing application, and is aimed at young, trend-setting consumers. Significantly, the video editing function incorporated in the PG-3600V is a world first, in terms of being installed on a GSM handset. The phone also features a 1.3 mega pixel camera. Users can access a range of music files through the music player and enjoy stereo music, using Bluetooth technology. In addition, the handset, which is also being introduced in Taiwan this week, has an internal 512 Mb memory capacity and an external card slot for more capacity.

Motorola HC700-G

Kevin Lee, May 15th 2006 Discuss [0]

Motorola announces the newest addition to its MOTOPRO HC700 series of rugged handheld computers with the HC700-G. A full-featured handheld, the HC700-G provides integrated data capture capability and both local and wide area connectivity via GSM/GPRS, WiFi and Bluetooth wireless technology. Motorola’s HC700-G is designed to meet the rigorous demands of mobile workforces in a variety of industries, including field force automation, field sales, direct store delivery, transportation, logistics, manufacturing and public safety. It includes a high performance CMOS imager with 1D and 2D barcode decoding and image capture capabilities. The device operates on the Microsoft Windows Mobile platform and supports Microsoft’s Unified Communications platform, delivering added functionality and connectivity to field users.

Cat Power Bike

Kevin Lee, May 14th 2006 Discuss [0]

Now Caterpillar, the renowned maker of big yellow tractors, has created a distinctive machine that's sure to let everyone know you ain't no desk jockey. Built to Caterpillar's specs by Orange County Choppers, the Cat Chopper is like an industrial earth mover on two wheels.

Zeno deals with pimples

Kevin Lee, May 14th 2006 Discuss [0]

The Zeno uses heat to destroy the bacteria that cause acne. Just hold the tip against the offending site for up to two-and-a-half minutes — a tone sounds to let you know when treatment is done. Up to three treatments can be applied to a single site in a 24-hour period.

Ozone-Free Laser Printers from Kyocera

Kevin Lee, May 14th 2006 Discuss [0]

Kyocera's new range of workgroup A4/A3 laser printers are ozone-free, embodying the company's vision of low environmental impact products. This quartet of low-noise, monochrome laser printers are able to churn out 45 pages per minute at 1200 dpi, with double-sided/PC-less laser printing as well. It is made from Kyocera's ECOSYS components for a low lifetime cost. It comes with an extra USB port that reads flash drives to print PDF files directly. A single toner provides up to 20,000 pages of printing.

Compact-sized Genus VIZO PMP

Kevin Lee, May 14th 2006 Discuss [0]

The Genus VIZO is an extremely compact personal media player, measuring just 65mm x 65mm x 18mm and weighing a mere 95g. MP3, OGG, and WMA support is included, while you can also view JPEG photos and watch MPEG4, MPEG1, MPEG2, DivX, and AVI movies on it.

Samsung, Microsoft creates hybrid drive

Kevin Lee, May 14th 2006 Discuss [0]

Samsung has developed a hybrid flash/platter hard drive that will be released later this year, offering PCs instant-on capabilities. You can sneak a preview at WinHEC later this month, where the drive works in tandem with Microsoft's "Windows ReadyDrive" technology. This will enable Windows Vista PCs equipped with the hybrid drive a faster boot time, offering better power management simultaneously.