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Haier ibiza Rhapsody Sport: 8GB, WiFi & water-resistant

Chris Davies, Dec 4th 2008 Discuss [0]

Haier have updated their ibiza Rhapsody PMP with a new, semi-rugged Sport version. The audio and video capable PMP now comes with 4GB or 8GB of skip-proof flash storage, while still offering the WiFi, 2.5-inch color display and questionable styling of its 30GB HDD predecessor. It can also connect to Rhapsody To Go, the music download service, to access new tracks. Read The Full Story

Sonim Technologies Teams up Land Rover, unveils rugged Mobile Phones

Daniel Lim, Dec 3rd 2008 Discuss [0]

Mobile phone makers are known to partner up with devoted designers for fashionista. Sonim technologies looks to change the trend, focuses in alternate lifestyle audiences by bringing in all-terrain automaker Land Rover, co-branding rugged and eco-friendly mobile phones for outdoor adventurers. Read The Full Story

Elecom Class-6 SDHC is waterproof

Daniel Lim, Dec 2nd 2008 Discuss [0]

We’ve seen plenty of flash storage based electronics devices with waterproof feature, hardly the storage itself. The Japanese looks to break the trend with the introduction of waterproof SDHC memory cards. A SDHC card is more likely to float if it’s accidentally dropped in the water but the Elecom-made SDHC is more than H20-friendly; as a IPX7 compliant device, it will withstand accidental immersion in one meter of water for up to 30 minutes. Besides waterproof; the Elecom is Class-6 standard, meaning it offers real-time recording directly to the card with a guaranteed minimum write speed of 6MB/sec and a data transfer rate of up to 15MB/sec. Elecom waterproof SDHC is available in 4GB and 8GB capacity. Mum’s the word on pricing information but it is slated to ship in December.

Sonim XP3 cellphone takes rugged to another level

Chris Davies, Nov 24th 2008 Discuss [0]

Sonim have announced the follow-up to their XP1 rugged cellphone, which comes in the shape of the chunky XP3. Despite Sonim's enthusiastic claims to the XP1's invulnerability, the XP3 is apparently even more shock and drop resistant; it's also waterproof, and can survive being fully submersed for 30 minutes within one meter of water. Read The Full Story

Fujitsu put IPx7 Waterproof high end cell phone to test

Daniel Lim, Nov 21st 2008 Discuss [1]

Forget the cheesy weather proof feature or having a pelican case for your cell phone. The Futjisu F-01A goes beyond Slashproof, offers feature-rich handset with IPx5 and IPx7 waterproof protection. The F-01A is no ordinary cell phone with few O-rings; it’s a fully loaded "docomo PRIME series" mobile phones with GSM, GPS, Bluetooth, fingerprint sensor, and has a 5.2MP CMOS sensor for still image capture which also sports a 3.5-inch TFT LCD with ultra wide 854x480 resolution screen. Read The Full Story

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Freestyle Audio FA300 waterproof PMP with Mirasol display

Chris Davies, Sep 11th 2008 Discuss [0]

As well as the Skullcandy partnership, Qualcomm also had the latest Freestyle Audio PMP on show with their new color mirasol display. The ruggedized audio player manufacturer first announced it would be using the 0.9-inch low-power display back in May; it now has a name – the Soundwave Ltd. Edition FA300 – and more specifications, including Bluetooth A2DP wireless stereo headphone support.

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Sanyo Xacti E2 is waterproof and pocket-sized

Brenda Stokes, Sep 4th 2008 Discuss [1]

Sanyo is known for their super slim handheld cameras the their latest Xacti E2 falls right in line with its predecessors. It can take stills, video and you can even submerge it under five feet of water. The question should be, what can't this thing do? Read The Full Story

Sony BRAVIA XDV-W600 LCD TV is waterproof

Brenda Stokes, Sep 3rd 2008 Discuss [1]

If you find yourself wishing your TV was smaller, you might find the answer to your dreams in the Sony BRAVIA XDV-W600 LCD TV. This 4-inch LCD screen was announced yesterday for the Japanese market and here's the kicker: it's waterproof. This portable TV can be near water without incident. It has an IPX7 and IPX6 waterproof rating, which means it can be submerged for 30 minutes at a depth of 3.3 feet. A device that can last in the water for a second is a good deal to me! Read The Full Story

Casio G-Shock G8100A-5 goes for an antique look

Brenda Stokes, Aug 18th 2008 Discuss [0]

Just because you love the latest gadgets doesn’t mean you have to forfeit more traditional designs. And if you love antiques, you can still get that priceless look from modern tech. Case in point, the Casio G-Shock G8100A-5. This wrist watch is made from bronze-colored aluminum and has a perforated resin band, giving it a rustic appeal. Some may define it as “steampunk” but I wouldn’t quite agree with that. For me, steampunk requires gears, mechanisms, steam and other Victorian tech. Just because something looks old, doesn’t mean it’s steampunk. But I digress. Read The Full Story

Amphibx waterproof armband brings iPod underwater

Brenda Stokes, Aug 13th 2008 Discuss [0]

If you feel like rocking out to some tunes while going for your daily swim, now you can with the H2OAudio Amphibx Waterproof Armband. It's large enough for many different types of MP3 players, including the iPod and iPhone, and the arm strap keeps this case from floating away. Read The Full Story

PROVIEW launch splash-proof LCD TV

Chris Davies, Apr 24th 2008 Discuss [0]

After yesterday's TV ideal for your kitchen, today we continue our quest to put LCD screens around your home with a water-resistant set for the bathroom. Unlike that Westinghouse HDTV, though, the PROVIEW PA-15BA7 is standard definition. With a 15-inch screen, 450:1 contrast ratio and 120 degree x 100 degree viewing angle, it's not setting out to blow away your home cinema setup, but thanks to a waterproof remote and slash-resistant casing it's a lot happier mounted above the bath. Read The Full Story

Waterproof Scuba MP3 Player

James Allan Brady, Feb 18th 2008 Discuss [1]

This unit has an iRiver iFP-380T MP3 player at its core then adds in a waterproof case for that as well as a waterproof amp and set of underwater headphones to complete the underwater aural excursion. The headphones come with clips that allow them to attach the strap on your goggles. Read The Full Story