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grundig wireless speaker provides 360° surround 2007-05-27 17:11:00 grundig wireless speaker provides 360° surround: "I’m not sure what to make of the industrial design of this funky wireless speaker from German electronics maker Grundig.To me it looks sort of like some kind of vacuum cleaner or other household appliance, but the Grundig PSW5000 is actually an outdoor wireless sound system. Just plug in your MP3 player or other audio source into the base station, and carry the battery-operated speaker up to 300 feet away. The unique speaker design claims to produce an enveloping surround effect, and is backed by 20-watts of amplification.The speaker’s case is made out of plastic and designed to resist damage from water, making it perfect for the beach or by the poolside. The speaker retails can be found for about €110 (appx. $148 USD) but you’ll probably need to have one shipped from Europe if you want one.(Via technabob.)
Griffin Evolve iPod Wireless Speaker Dock 2007-05-27 17:06:00 Griffin Evolve iPodWirelessSpeaker
Dock: "Griffin has announced a new wireless speaker dock for iPod, the Evolve. Just dock your iPod on the Evolve base station and you can carry those two speakers around within 150 feet from the station. The speakers have 4-inch drivers so meaning that you can buy additional speakers if two is not enough for you. This Griffin Evolve wireless speaker will retails for $349 when it is available.(Via 2dayBlog - Technology Journal, New Gadget everyday!.) Read more:Griffin
Panasonic Toughbooks CF-W5 and CF-T5 with Santa Rosa 2007-05-27 17:05:00 Panasonic Toughbooks CF-W5 and CF-T5 with Santa
Rosa: "Panasonic has announced two Toughbook models 'CF-W5 and CF-T5' with Intel Santa Rosa. The 12.1-inch laptops can bear drop of 30cm and includes integrated UMTS/HSDPA module, battery life of up to 14 hours, and silent fanless design. The CF-T5 also provides 1.2GHz Core Solo processor ULV U1400, Intel 945GMS Express Chipset, 512MB RAM (max 1.5GB), 60GB hard drive, a/b/g wireless, and Windows XP Pro."(Via Pclaunches.com.) Read more:Panasonic
Be Quiet: Sensear Noise-Cancelling Headphones Block Hearing Loss, Not Your Mom Nagging You 2007-05-27 17:02:00 Be Quiet
: Sensear Noise
-Cancelling Headphones
Block Hearing
Loss, Not Your Mom Nagging You: "These Sensear headphones aim to be the quite the noise-cancelling, speech-enhancing wunderkinds. They're specifically designed to protect against Noise Induced Hearing Loss in high-noise environments (above 85 dBA) while letting you communicate clearly with the people around you. The setup uses a combo of software and hardware, like a directional multi-microphone system 'that is gain selective in the direction of the speaker' while it blocks out sound coming from every other direction. Topping off the package is integrated Bluetooth, letting you answer your cell phone clearly and hands-free. Obviously, Sensear has big plans for the tech, given the number of additional designs—from chinbands to earbuds—they're showing off. The as-of-yet-unpriced standard headphones drop in September, by which time hopefully they'll come up with a way to selectively block 'noise' emanating from say,
KDDI au Sharp W52SH Mobile Phone 2007-05-27 16:58:00 KDDI au Sharp W52SH Mobile
Phone: "Sharp has the W52SH mobile slim phone for KDDI au. The KDDI au Sharp W52SH features of course a 2.8-inch ASV LCD display with Sharp’s AQUOS technology, a 0.7-inch external screen, a 2.03 Megapixel camera and a microSD memory card slot.Same as other new phones, the W52SH supports LISMO music services and other EX services from KDDI. It has built-in GPS, and supports high speed InfraRed, IrSimple.The KDDI au W52SH measures 49x108x17.6mm and weights 127g.More pics after the break.(Via iTech News Net.)
Toshiba Qosmio F40W MultiMedia Notebook 2007-05-27 16:57:00 Toshiba Qosmio
F40W MultiMedia Notebook
: "Toshiba shows us its new Qosmio F40W/87CW multimedia notebook PC. The Toshiba Qosmio F40W is powered by an Intel Core 2 Duo T7300 2GHz processor, up to 4GB of DDR2 RAM, NVIDIA® GeForce® 8400M GS graphics and a 120GB hard drive.Qosmio F40W has a built-in TV tuner, which allows you to enjoy TV shows on the notebook. The 15.4-inch LCD display with 1280x800 resolution should be enough for you to enjoy the shows. Other features include DVD Multi Burner with LightScribe, WiFi 802.11 a/b/g, a memory card reader supporting SD, SDHC, xD, Memory Stick, and HDMI output.(Via iTech News Net.) Read more:Toshiba
TransDock Deluxe from DLO 2007-05-26 07:41:00 TransDock Deluxe
from DLO: "It is a rare occasion these days to see an interesting iPod accessory, and DLO has delivered today in terms of the TransDock Deluxe. The TransDock Deluxe enables you to broadcast music from your iPod to the car's FM stereo as well as play video on in-car video systems. Not only that, DLO ensures everybody's safety by including a steering wheel remote, letting the driver have full control without need to remove either hand from the wheel. As with other iPod docks, the TransDock Deluxe also keeps your iPod juiced up throughout the entire trip, ensuring you arrived at your destination with a fully charged iPod. Why not pick one up for yourself this summer for $129.99?(Via UberGizmo, the Gadgets News Blog.)
Digital Cowboy takes karaoke portable 2007-05-26 07:40:00 Digital Cowboy
takes karaoke
portable: "Digital Cowboy from Japan has unveiled the CA-K7, a portable karaoke machine that displays lyrics while featuring an integrated microphone, a slot for an external microphone for those duets, and built-in vocal modulation. You can now belt out your favorite tunes without choking up at the difficult parts with lyrics dancing across its display. In addition, the CA-K7 comes with 1GB of internal memory, an integrated FM tuner, and support for MP3, WMA, and OGG file formats. To share the karaoke love with family and friends, why not plug in the CA-K7 into any TV or home audio system?(Via UberGizmo, the Gadgets News Blog.) Read more:Digital
Meizu shrinks Mini further 2007-05-26 07:39:00 Meizu shrinks Mini further: "Meizu seems to be on a miniaturizing spree, and being not content with the Meizu Mini, the company has outdone themselves with the Meizu M6se. Being slim is the main priority for the M6se, and this device measures a mere 0.5mm thicker than the nano despite packing in a 2.4' QVGA display, an FM tuner, and video and audio playback - features that the nano lacks until today. Even the M6se's capacity has been boosted to 8GB - double the amount found in the previous top model. It remains to be seen whether the Meizu M6se will be able to match the nano's price though considering the extra features. Expect to see the M6se hit the U.S. this August.(Via UberGizmo, the Gadgets News Blog.) Read more:Meizu
Worlds first flexible display: SONY 2007-05-26 07:38:00 Worlds first flexible display: SONY: " Sony Japan has just released the worlds first flexible/bendable full color OLED display,built with a glass substrate that may one day be able to project tv type programing in your magazine! The display has a 2.5 inch screen, a 120X160 RGB/80 ppi resolution, and is .3 mm thin due to its organic TFT technology.Here's a Youtube clip of the productfrom Sony Japan (Via MobileWhack.) Read more:Worlds
CECT P168 - iPhone Clone 2007-05-26 07:36:00 CECT P168 - iPhone
Clone: "You probably have heard of the Meizu MiniOne, which is an Apple iPhone clone (though the specification is better). Here is another iPhone clone from China, the CECT P168.The CECT P168 looks really like the iPhone, even the wallpaper has been copied. The CECT P168 has a 3.5-inch QVGA LCD touchscreen, a 2 Megapixel camera (actual resolution: 1.3 Megapixel). It has integrated music player, video player, dictionary.The CECT P168 has two SIM card slot, unfortunately you can’t use the two SIMs at the same time but have to switch between them.(Via iTech News Net.)
SAMPO GK-8800 - Dual-SIM Card Handset 2007-05-26 07:35:00 SAMPO GK-8800: " Sampo recently launched its dual-SIM card handset, the GK8800, in the market. The dual-SIM phone permit's user to have two GSM subscriber numbers on different networks at the same time in a single handset. It also allows the user to put the two phones into stand-by at the same time. The GK8800 is a very stylish handset with a 2-inch TFT screen with a solution of 176×220 pixels. It is also equipped with a 1.3-megapixel camera for and a USB hard drive. This handset is also an ideal choice for the music fans as it also has supports MP3 and MP4 formats.(Via MobileWhack.) Read more:Handset
14X Spotting Scope Digital Camera 2007-05-26 07:34:00 14X SpottingScopeDigitalCamera
: " Check out this cool 14X Spotting Scope Digital Camera
, which is actually a cheaper alternative to an expensive DSLR. The Spotting Scope as a built-in 3.1 mega pixel camera and includes a 70mm objective lens that provides 14X magnification, and a field of view of 210' at 1,000 yards.The Scope also features 32MB of built-in memory, which can store 38 high-resolution images or 30 seconds of continuous VGA video, and accepts up to 2GB of additional memory using SD cards. There is a USB port too and a 2' LCD which can flip up. The 14X Spotting Scope Digital Camera is available here for $499.95.(Via MobileWhack.)
ELLE GlamPhone No. 3…the perfect fashion phone. 2007-05-26 07:32:00 ELLE GlamPhone No. 3…the perfect fashion phone
.: "With more and more mobile phones being available, the confusion had been set afire. But let the fire burn as it no longer will once the very cool and eye-catching Elle Glamphones set foot on it! Every chic and hip gals search for quenching their gizmo thirst will end when alcatel comes to their refuge! It is available in four vivacious colours that can go with your personalities to the T. though some may find colours like bright red, elegant white, shocking yellow-green or mysterious purple a little too loud even as summer colours, I am vouching for those fashionistas who want their fashion to reflect even in the phone they carry. Fashion is never complete without accessories and so is the ELLE GlamPhone No. 3. It gets with it the Bluetooth technology that allows you through a small elegant headset (available as an accessory) to make phone calls with free hands."(Via Gizmodiva.com.) Read more:fashion phone
SoftBank Announces New Windows Mobile 6 Devices 2007-05-26 07:11:00 SoftBank Announces New WindowsMobile
6 Devices
: "'Windows Mobile 6 is finding a new home in some of the new PDA Phones sold by SoftBank, for example the X02HT (Smartphone) coming with a 2.4 inches screen, 2MPix, Wifi b/g, Bluetooth, GSM, W-CDMA and 120g in your pocket but also the X01T made by Toshiba featuring: HSDPA, W-CDMA, GSM, Bluetooth, 3 inches VGA screen, Wifi B/G, 2Mpix and 198g.' The specs on these devices are pretty nice, but it's the colors that have me orange with envy. I want to see more colorful devices like this. Sure, i-mate has the SPL line, but the different colors have yet to make it over this side of the ocean. Even if they do, it's only a TriBand phone. I don't expect the SoftBank devices to be any different when it comes to availability in North America. I think it's time to buy a can of spray paint and a replacement shell for my BlackJack. Then it could be called a RedJack or GreenJack.(Via Smartphone Thoughts.)
iPhone rumor du jour: June 20th release date 2007-05-26 07:11:00 iPhone rumor du jour: June 20th release dateOk, another iPhone rumor -- you want to be looped in, don't you? If not then just wait, there'll be another post along shortly. Anywho, supposedly according to a CNBC 'On the Money' report, an AT&T store told them Apple's cellphone would launch on June 20th. Which is hilarious because if you call 10 different cellphone stores you're bound to get ten different answers regarding the launches of upcoming products -- especially the hottest phones. Why? Mostly just because those clerks read the rumors online just like you. Surely enough, the AP apparently called a bunch of AT&T stores and got launch dates franging from June 11 to June 22, but nothing certain from Apple or AT&T corporate. Still, makes for some amusing Friday reading, dunnit?(Via Engadget CELLS.) Read more:iPhone
The World's Thinnest Notebook 2007-05-26 07:06:00 The World
's Thinnest Notebook
: "This is thin ... VERY THIN!' Intel has designed a 'better laptop' that is great looking, has terrific connectivity, and is full of the latest and greatest technologies.' Using flash memory, Ziba and Intel have created a laptop'that is'0.7 inches thick ... IMAGINE! This is very cool and just might become a part of my 'toy' collection if it truly becomes a reality which all signs are saying it will by the end of the year. Check out the Business Week article here on The World's Thinnest Notebook(Via Mobility Site.)
Nexto Multi-1 ND2325 backup device 2007-05-23 18:15:00 Nexto Multi
-1 ND2325 backup
device: "With the megapixel count gettig higher and higher with each digital camera release (consumer or pro-level), the file size of each photo grows accordingly as well. The Nexto Multi-1 ND2325 backup device helps you transfer all your photos in a jiffy, taking under a minute to shift 1GB worth of data. Of course, it comes with built-in CF, SD/SDHC, MS, and MMC card slots to do just that. Once done, you can hook up the Nexto Multi-1 ND2325 to a PC via USB and transfer those images over to a more permanent residence. The storage capacity of the Nexto Multi-1 ND2325 depends on the type of hard drive you keep inside.(Via UberGizmo, the Gadgets News Blog.)
Audio Pro Porto takes a stand 2007-05-23 18:13:00 Audio Pro Porto
takes a stand: "Another week, another iPod dock. The Audio Pro Porto brings something different as it comes in a vertical rectangular design which is a welcome departure from all the horizontal form factors that we've seen so far. Since the Audio Pro Porto was designed to be portable, it comes with a handle and a long-life rechargeable battery to keep you entertained even on long road trips. Just in case you've run out of music to listen to on your iPod, there is always the integrated FM tuner to keep you entertained. Pricing details of the Audio Pro Porto are currently unknown, but it should make its way to retail stores soon. Choose from red and black colors when available. (Via UberGizmo, the Gadgets News Blog.) Read more:Audio
Epson P-3000 portable media player 2007-05-23 18:12:00 Epson P-3000 portable mediaplayer
: "Epson is more famous for making printers than portable media player
s, but that did not stop them from unveiling the Epson P-3000. This hard drive-based portable media player comes with 40GB worth of storage space and plays H.264 format videos on its 4' display. While the P-3000 gets three hours of playback time for video, it performs at double the length for audio - nothing impressive to be sure, as the disparity between video and audio playback time is usually much more than that. Forking out $499 for it seems pretty steep - I think most people would prefer to stick to their 80GB iPod Videos despite the smaller screen size. What about you?(Via UberGizmo, the Gadgets News Blog.) Read more:Epson
Ocellus S100 high sensitivity GPS tracking from Qinetiq 2007-05-23 18:11:00 Ocellus S100 high sensitivity GPS
tracking from Qinetiq: "Qinetiq, a government contractor, has announced the arrival of Ocellus S100, a new tracking device that utilizes the super sensitive Q20 GPS receiver. The Q20 has impressive specs, and if they are true it really does provide the most sensitive reception at -189dBW for tracking and -185dBW for acquisition.The central component of Ocellus is QinetiQ’s Q20 high sensitivity GPS receiver, an award winning technology, that provides reliable position data in areas that conventional GPS cannot. This allows Ocellus to work inside a vehicle, in the glove box, under seats or in the boot of a hatchback. A unit can even be fitted to the underside of a vehicle where it is able to use GPS signals reflected from the road surface.Ocellus S100 also contains an activity sensor that detects motion, allowing the unit to update its position if it has been moved. This sensor permits the selection of tracking profiles that, for instance, request a po
Sony W52S Cell Phone 2007-05-23 18:10:00 Sony W52S Cell Phone
: " Sony Ericsson has recently introduced the Sony W52S in its cell phone category. It's height is approximately 108mm, width approximately 54mm, thicknesses approximately 19.9 mm and weighs about 130grams. It features a built-in memory of 2GB and as is loaded with exclusive music from major stars. Music playback of approximately 110 hours is possible. Furthermore, W52S is a portable telephone with the full wide TFT liquid crystal picture screen. It is also equipped with a camera which automatically analyzes the picture and improves brightness, contrast and sharpness of the picture. It corresponds to Touch Message system which can exchange the data of the address register and the picture etc. Via:Gizmodo Australia "(Via MobileWhack.) Read more:Sony
Haier/AOL new Linux-based PMP 2007-05-23 18:05:00 Haier/AOL new Linux
-based PMP: "Here’s the latest on the new Haier AOL MP3 Player collaboration. This ‘Smartscreen Media Device,’ as it’s also known, comes with a 30GB hard drive, WiFi and Bluetooth. It’s also a Linux-based device, and PC Mag covered back in January at CES, so read more details here.(Via Ministry of Tech.)
Monster: Monster iFreePlay Headphones Turn 2G iPod Shuffle Into Headgear 2007-05-23 18:03:00 Monster: Monster iFreePlay Headphones
Turn 2G iPodShuffle
Into Headgear: "Tired of all the pocket (or shirt, if you're a tool) real estate your iPod shuffle takes up? Monster's iFreePlay cordless headphones (which look extremely familiar) let you jack your shuffle directly into a side dock built into the left ear. These arguably work better than their nano counterparts, though, since you can control the shuffle pretty easily without actually eyeballing it. While cheaper than some other 'wireless' setups, $50 seems a bit high. More eyeCandy after the jump.(Via Gizmodo.) Read more:Monster
Meh: Zen Wav Gets Official...ly Mediocre 2007-05-23 18:02:00 Meh: Zen
Wav Gets Official
...ly Mediocre
: "Remember that leaked Zen Wav we told you about? It's official. Officially meh, that is.The player has two built-in speakers, a 1.5-inch screen, 2GB storage, 30 hours of battery life, MP3/WMA/WAV playback and Transcoded AVI support. There's not much else going on with this player, but as far as we know it's only in Singapore for now. Check out their site if you want a closer look. (Via Gizmodo.)
Microsoft Surface Computer set to wow 2007-05-30 21:15:00 Microsoft Surface Computer
set to wow: "It is amazing how Microsoft managed to keep the Surface Computer secret throughout the five years it took to develop, perhaps they employed the same strategy Blizzard did to keep their employees mum on StarCraft II? I digress, the Microsoft Surface Computer is actually a tabletop system that enables users to interact with digital media using their fingers, resizing and interacting with photos and videos, and even 'digitizing' real-life events. Certain real world objects can also be recognized by the Surface Computer to produce an on-screen version. Businesses look set to benefit from this, and no longer do your office clients have to wait in the lounge thumbing through outdated business magazines as they can keep themselves occupied with the Surface Computer. Photo courtesy of PCMag.(Via UberGizmo, the Gadgets News Blog.) Read more:Microsoft
Palm Foleo announced 2007-05-30 21:08:00 Palm Foleo announcedAs rumored, the big new device that's Palm's Jeff Hawkins has chosen to announce at the D conference today is the Palm Foleo, which the company is billing as a 'mobile companion.' Boasting a 10-inch widescreen display and a full-size keyboard, the device is intended to be used in conjunction with your smartphone, with any edits to documents made on one device automatically reflected on the other thanks to the device's Bluetooth connectivity. The device also promises to turn on 'instantly,' boasts built-in WiFi, and should last about 5 hours on a single charge. The pricing and release info leaked out earlier also look to have been spot on, with it now officially set to be released sometime this summer for $500 (after a $100 mail-in rebate). We'll have plenty more pics of it shortly, but for now you can check out one more after the break.(Via Engadget.)
Aliph Jawbone 2007-05-30 21:06:00 Aliph Jawbone
: " The Aliph Jawbone is the latest stylish Bluetooth headset to hit the streets. Aliph touts a new noise reduction system called Noise Shield that uses an innovative technique to remove background chatter. Does it work? Is the Jawbone premium headset worth the premium price? Read on to find out.(Via Digital Trends - Cell Phones, PDAs, GPS.)
PSP Phone Revealed By Patent Filing 2007-06-01 16:15:00 PSP Phone Revealed By PatentFiling
: "Take the PSP, a great Sony product ruined by its makers' insistence that the only thing it's good for is what it tells you it's good for. Now, give it to Sony Ericsson to make the next-gen, cellphone version. And lo, we have lift-off. This patent filing has something of The 'Homer' Dream Car about it, but where gaming and gadgets are concerned, that's a good thing. Taking the original PSP, miniaturizing it, and turning its screen into a rotatable display is an unexpected and extravagant idea; arranging its buttons to keep the focus on games is an obvious one.Personally, I think a PSP Cellphone should be much like the original, but made smaller, given a slider QWERTY, a hard drive where the disk tray currently is, and a cellphone. Open it up to third party development, and you have my perfect portable toy.U.S. Patent Application 2220070123309 (Via Gadget Lab.)
Raon Everun UMPC 2007-06-01 16:12:00 Raon Everun UMPC: "Raon Digital has released an ultra-portable computer with 4.8-inch touchscreen. The cool looking gizmo offers some great specs. Based on 600MHz AMD Geode LX900 or LX800 processor, 800 x 480 resolution, a QWERTY keypad, max 60GB hard drive (with an option of 6GB or 12GB SSD), up to 11-12 hours of battery life, and lots of connectivity options such as HSDPA, WIMAX (802.16e Wibro), WiFi and Bluetooth. It's pre-loaded with XP and will be available from June in the Korea market for $700. (More pictures after the jump)"(Via Pclaunches.com.)
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