A TALKING PEN TO INCULCATE THE READING HABIT AMONG CHILDREN

Need a new toy for your child? Knowing how quickly and easily children tire of their toys, a talking pen sounds like a good idea to pique your child’s interest and help him/her learn to read at the same time. The Tag Reading System from LeapPad synchs up with your computer and can store up to six books. Your child needs to put on headphones or follow along in the book as he/she listens to stories such as Chicka Chicka, The Little Engine That Could, Boom Boom and other children’s favourites. The system automatically keeps track of a child’s pace and recommends new books according to the child’s progress.The sound effects which come with the story telling will definitely keep your child awed and full of wonder. The Tag is compatible with Macintosh or Windows and makes a wonderful educational tool or toy for your curious little one. The ‘talking pen’ is designed for easy grip and hold. The bright attractive colours will encourage children to read. One of the most important skills parents can impart to their children is the reading habit and The Tag is just the right tool for this purpose.

MAGNIFY IMAGES FOR EASY READING WITH THE OPTELEC COMPACT MINI

It used to be when the magnifying glass was the most common ornament for elderly men and women. Gentlemen would hold up the magnifying glass around their neck and peer short-sightedly at the words. While impaired vision is still a reality, the magnifying glass has become passé. The Optelec Compact Mini is set to replace the magnifying glass as a reading aid in the twenty-first century.
Priced at an affordable $395, the Compact Mini would make an ideal Christmas gift for your parents or grandparents. The handheld camera featuring a 3.5-inch LCD screen can magnify texts or images up to 11x their original size for easy reading. The colours of the screen can even be adjusted to aid individuals who have problems detecting colour contrasts. The Compact Mini has a collapsible stand to facilitate reading even in awkward places. Since it can fit easily into the pocket, it is portable and can be carried everywhere.

2 TB IO SAFE SOLO FIRE PROOF AND WATER PROOF USB PORTABLE HARD DRIVE

The technology leader of disaster proof hardware, ioSafe has expanded the award-winning ioSafe Solo family of fireproof and waterproof USB external hard drives with the launch of its new 2TB ioSafe Solo, which offers an unprecedented amount of physically secure storage for both irreplaceable personal data and mission-critical business data, featuring patented FloSafe Air Flow Cooling to ensure hard drive reliability during normal day to day use.
The 2 TB ioSafe Solo is a great product for anyone looking to buy a desktop external hard drive who needs the high capacity and single drive simplicity. When used as a backup device, the ioSafe can protect against data loss from primary hard drive failure, accidental deletions as well as fires, floods and other forms of physical disasters,” commented Robb Moore, CEO of ioSafe. “Businesses struggling with disaster recovery or regulatory compliance such as HIPAA, PCI or Sarbanes Oxley can also use ioSafe hardware to add simple and secure protection. The ioSafe Solo is one of the easiest, fastest and least expensive ways to protect your data.”

TECHNO COUTURE IN LED GALAXY DRESS

While technology may be all the rage, you may not want to wear it as a party gown, unless it is as glamorous and beautiful as the LED Galaxy Dress by Cute Circuit. With 24,000 2×2 mm full-coloured LEDs embroidered on layers of organza crinoline and silk chiffon, the dress shimmers and flashes as one walks. Unlike the usually stiff and tacky lit-up couture , the dress is light and mesmerising. The dress is powered by small and light iPOd batteries which are easily hidden beneath the layers of cloth. For 30 minutes to an hour, the LED Galaxy Dress displays a walking show of light and colours.
When the batteries run out of power, 4000 hand encrusted Swarovski crystals in the dress will glitter and dazzle so that one not only make a grand entrance but leave a lasting impression. The designers combine artistry and technology to make a beautifully designed couture and a piece of art. The prototype dress is on display to the public at the Museum of Science and Industry in Chicago.

AT & T USB CONNECT LIGHTNING (SIERRA WIRELESS) USB MODEM SUPPORTS HSPA 7.2 TECHNOLOGY

Looking for a smart solution to access email, Internet and business applications from your laptop while away from home or work? The premier communications holding company, AT&T Inc. has announced the launch of a new 3G Laptop Connect device from Sierra Wireless – AT&T USBConnect Lightning, which delivers improved mobile broadband performance on the nation’s fastest 3G network, aiming to offer users a quick and easy Internet access while on the go, compatible with AT&T’s High Speed Packet Access (HSPA) 7.2 technology.

The Lightning is a high-performing device compatible with our latest HSPA technology,” said Michael Woodward, vice president for Mobile Phone Portfolio at AT&T Mobility and Consumer Markets. “As we continue our 3G network evolution, we are building a solid portfolio of HSPA 7.2 devices to meet the future needs of our customers.”

According to the release, AT&T plans to deploy HSPA 7.2 in Charlotte, Chicago, Dallas, Houston, Los Angeles and Miami by the end of 2009.

“The USBConnect Lightning offers an innovative, eye-catching lighted design with a swivel hinge for flexible use in horizontally or vertically oriented USB ports, and we are pleased to offer it exclusively to AT&T customers as the company deploys HSPA 7.2 coverage,” said Dan Schieler, senior vice president for Worldwide Sales at Sierra Wireless. “People continue to expand their use of mobile broadband in their everyday routines wherever they are, and the evolution of the AT&T 3G network and devices like the USBConnect Lightning provide them with the flexibility and freedom to do so.”

AT&T USBConnect Lightning USB modem that comes pre-loaded with AT&T Communication Manager (ACM) 7.0 software is scheduled to be available starting November 22 for free, after a $100 mail-in rebate with a 2-year service contract (DataConnect Plan of at least $35 per month).

NEW FASTER AND CHEAPER CHUMBY ONE OFFICIALLY RELEASED

Two years after it was introduced, Chumby One has officially rolled out a newer version which comes with a new hard shell and substantial interface uplift to replace the old CHUMBY CLASSIC Chumby One is a compact Wi-Fi device that can display useful and interesting information from the web. Users can add internet widgets (more than 1,500 widgets) to it and use it for entertainment activities, e.g. playing games, listening to internet radio, updating social networks, etc. They can also use it to read news, check the weather, watch sport events, display photos, as a clock or alarm and a lot more. Tagged at $99, almost half the price of its original version, the new Chumby one features a faster processor (454MHz compared to 350MHz in the earlier version), a built-in FM radio, an optional rechargeable lithium ion battery, a dedicated volume knob, 2GB of microSD memory, and a single USB 2.0 port. The 3.5-inch (320×240) LCD touch screen surprisingly still remains unchang

WORLD 'S THINNEST LAPTOP DELL ADAMO XPS WITH ONLY 0.4 INCH THICKNESS

After a long waiting, Dell has finally announced the specifications of its new ultra-thin laptop which named as Adamo XPS. The Adamo XPS is a stunning laptop which has been designed to provide a unique experience with the swipe of a finger, the keyboard that appears from under the display as the system is open. The Adamo XPS is claimed to be the world’s thinnest laptop with only 0.4-inch thick.

Our engineers and designers are breaking new ground and throwing away the old rules with the introduction of Adamo XPS,” said Alex Gruzen, senior vice president of Dell consumer products. “We think the Adamo XPS will inspire an emotional connection with anyone who sees it.”

Key features of the Dell Adamo XPS laptop:

• Adamo XPS is the thinnest laptop PC ever, at about 0.4-inch thin.
• When opened, the body of the Adamo XPS is raised so the keyboard is angled to enhance cooling.
• Capacitive latching device – one finger swipe opens the latch.
• Built-in location awareness to provide real time local maps to show people where they are.
• Replaceable battery, with optional higher-capacity battery available.
• Full size keyboard with aluminum keycaps and touchpad with gestures.
• Built-in 802.11n wireless.
• High Definition (720p) 13.4-inch WLED display.
• I/O: display port, 2xUSB 2.0, audio, Ethernet (via included dongle).
• Operating system: preloaded with Windows 7 64-bit edition.

The ultra-thin Adamo XPS with measures 13.39 x 10.71-inches and weighs just over 3lbs is expected to start shipment in time for the holidays. It is priced starting at $1799.

VERIZON WIRELESS LAUCHES LG CHOCOLATE TOUCH MUSIC ORIENTED PHONE

The joint venture of Verizon Communications and Vodafone, Verizon Wireless has launched the new sleek, compact and stylish LG Chocolate Touch music-oriented phone, which includes patented Dolby Mobile technology to deliver a dramatically richer listening experience thanks to its potent bass and sparkling clarity, ideal for music enthusiasts who like to enjoy music on the go.

Key Features Of LG Chocolate Touch:

• 3.2 megapixel camera with video recorder, auto-panerama mode, and Intelligent shot for enhanced image quality
• 3-inch TFT touchscreen display (400 x 240 pixels) with vibrating response
• Built-in Song ID and FM radio with 12 presets
• Easy access to favorite songs thanks to dedicated side key
• Dolby Mobile equalizer enhances the listeners experience with Sound Space for Headphones, Natural Bass, High-Frequency Enhancer and Sound Level Controller
• ‘Join the Band’ function allows users to use their fingers to tap on a full drum kit complete with snare drum, kick drum, floor tom, hi-hat cymbal, ride cymbal, crash cymbal, and even cowbell
• Dedicated social networking shortcut key allows users to upload pictures and videos to Twitter, Facebook,MySpace and other social networking sites
• Stereo Bluetooth and 3.5mm headphone jack
• 1GB on-board memory, upgradeable up to 16GB with microSD memory cards
• Usage time: up to 5 hours ; Standby time: up to 20 days
• Dimensions: 109 x 56 x 13 mm ; Weight: 119 grams

LG Chocolate Touch multi-featured touch screen phone is now available at Verizon Wireless Communications Stores and www.verizonwireless.com for $79.99, after a $50 mail-in rebate with a new 2-year service contract.

DROID ERIS BY HTC HITS VERIZON STORES FOR AROUND $100

HTC and Verizon Wireless have announced an upcoming launch of DROID ERIS by HTC (a.k.a HTC Hero), which incorporates Android 1.5 OS, HTC Sense UI, and innovative ‘Scenes’ feature that allows users to create multiple home screens – each with different widgets and shortcuts, delivering an individualized mobile experience to suit everybody needs

Key Features Of DROID ERIS by HTC:528 MHz Qualcomm MSM7200A processor and 5 megapixel color camera with auto focus
3.2-inch capacitive touchscreen display (320 x 480 HVGA resolution) and trackball interface
Built-in GPS and a digital compass with G-sensor
Bluetooth, Wi-Fi IEEE 802.11 b/g and standard 3.5 mm headset connectivity
Full HTML browser with Flash Lite capabilities
Smart dialer for simplified dialing by name, number or initials
Pre-installed 8 GB microSD memory card, supporting up to 16GB
Access text messages, e-mails, phone calls, Flickr streams and Facebook updates from a single contact card
Compatible with a wide variety of Google services including Google Maps, Gmail and Google Search
DROID ERIS by HTC Android phone that measures 4.45 x 2.19 x 0.51 inches and weighs in at 4.23 ounces is scheduled to be available in Verizon Wireless Communications Stores and online at www.verizonwireless.com beginning November 6 for $99.99, after a $100 mail-in rebate with a new 2-year service contract.

i TECH SOLAR VOICE 908 SOLAR POWERED BLUETOOTH EARPIECE FOR MOBILE USERS

We have been hearing solar powered mobile phone such as the SH002 released by Sharp earlier and if you wonder if there is any mobile accessories that can be paired with it for full solar energy solution, the recent Bluetooth earpiece released by i.Tech could be a good companion.
Named as SolarVoice 908, it utilizes solar energy to restore battery charges under the sun that makes the battery life even longer while moving around. Typically, the device can last five hours during normal talk time and impressively, its standby time can reach up to 140 hours after fully charged. There are two options that users can charge the earpiece, either by normal USB charging cradle or charged through solar energy. When being charged through solar energy, there will be a green light being shown on the device. As similar to its other product lines, it is featured with some noise cancellation technology for crystal clear audio quality and furthermore, it can be paired with two mobile phones simultaneously for more practical usage especially for those that have to carry two mobile phones. That is not all, it also supports Bluetooth A2DP to stream music directly for rich multimedia experience while on the move.

Retailed at around $67, the SolarVoice 908 is already available in China market and it is expected to capture some new market share due to its innovative idea of integrating solar cell for energy harnessing as an effort towards greener environment.

SPRING DESIGN ALEX ANDROID BASED E-BOOK READER WITH DUAL SCREEN

The provider of innovative e-reader solutions, Spring Design has announced the first Google Android-Based e-book reader to incorporate full Internet browser capabilities (over Wi-Fi or mobile networks) and patented dual screen interaction technology (Duet Navigator) – Spring Design Alex, which features earphones, speakers, SD memory card slot, 6-inch E-Ink EPD (electronic paper display), and 3.5-inch color touchscreen display that supplements as well as enhances original text with web-based or linked multimedia content including video, audio, photos and notes, bringing readers to a whole new level of reading experience.
This is the start of a whole new experience of reading content on e-books, potentially igniting a whole new industry in multimedia e-book publishing for secondary authors to create supplementary content that is hyper linked to the text. We are bringing life to books with audio, video, and annotations,” said Dr. Priscilla Lu, CEO at Spring Design. “This gives readers the ability to fully leverage the resources on the Web, and the tools available in search engines to augment the reading experience.”

No words on the pricing and availability date of Spring Design Alex eReader yet.

NEXT GENERATION FLIP MINO HD WITH 2' TRANSFLECTIVE LCD SCREEN AND FLIPSHARE SOFTWARE

Flip Video (recently acquired by Cisco) has debuted the 2nd generation of its popular Flip MinoHD pocket camcorder, which the company claims as the world’s sleekest HD camcorder, featuring 2″ transflective TFT LCD screen and 8GB on-board memory (double capacity than original Flip MinoHD)
Highlights Of Next Generation Flip MinoHD:

• Slim, sleek design with brushed metal finish
• 2 inch anti-glare TFT LCD screen with 960 x 240 pixels resolution
• Records 720p (1280 x 720 pixels) HD video at 30 frames per seconds
• 8GB internal memory holds up to 120 minutes of stunning HD video
• Convenient flip-out USB arm plugs directly into a PC or Mac
• Record high-quality H.264 videos that compatible with most video-playing applications, including Windows Media Player, QuickTime Player and iTunes
• Pre-loaded latest version of FlipShare software offers users direct video uploads to Facebook, MySpace, YouTube and other sharing sites
• Built-in rechargeable Lithium Ion battery supports up to 2 hours of usage time

“The original Flip MinoHD has been a hit with the social networking generation because it delivers the perfect combination of sleek design, ease of use, and great video quality,” said Jonathan Kaplan, senior vice president and general manager for Cisco’s Consumer Products. “Our second generation Flip MinoHD lets users shoot twice as much video, enjoy a bigger screen, and even share their stories directly to Facebook with the latest version of FlipShare.”

WIZPAC UNVEILS NETWORK CAPABLE TXTR E- BOOK READER FOR CONSUMER MARKET

Nowadays e-book reader is a trend with more and more readers enjoy reading materials in electronic format instead of conventional printing materials. In view of the increasing demand, Wizpac, a Germany company has just unveiled a new e-book reader device named as txtr targeted for this new market.


Typically, e-book device emphasizes much on extremely low power consumption and that is why most of the manufacturers will try to strip off as many fancy features as possible, leaving only those are indeed necessary to conserve energy. In order to achieve this, Txtr is powered by thermally efficient Freescale ARM11 processor clocking at 532MHz. Similar to Amazon famous Kindle, the device is equipped with a 6-inch e-ink screen with standard 800X600 resolutions. Besides, it has embedded wireless module that allows users to access to txtr online store for e-book download while on the move. All these contents can be either stored in its internal storage space of 648MB or optionally, users can choose to keep it at external SD card (up to 8GB) through its expansion slot. All these are well packed into a tiny form factor of 46mmX128mmX8mm weighted at 260g only.

Don’t expect it to be cheap, the device will be retailed at $476 and will be reaching US and Europe countries by mid of December this year.

WIKIREADER KEEPS WIKIPEDIA HANDY WITH OUT INTERNET CONNECTION

It’s astounding how many arguments get solved by hopping on the internet and going straight to Wikipedia. It informs you on all the random bits of knowledge you never knew you needed. Of course you can’t always just hop on the website to check on that information. Especially if you don’t have a smart phone of any kind. Well for those that want to have access to that knowledge without being connected to the internet, now you can have Wikipedia with you at all times.

Just carry around the WikiReader and it’ll let you learn all the useless knowledge you’ll never need. You don’t have to ever be connected to the internet to look up the information either. Which means you can even learn when you’re far away from the rest of civilization. To keep it updated you’ll have to pay a $29 subscription fee to Wikipedia. Then to purchase the little handheld device itself it’ll cost you $99. It only has three actual buttons and then a touchscreen to handle the rest of the typing. It requires two AAA batteries to keep up and running. The device has become officially available as of today.

FLO TV TURNS TV INTO HANDHELD WONDER

Guess the TV is going to hang around for a little while longer, albeit this time it will take a much more personal route, coming in the form of the FLO TV Personal TV which will allow TV fans to view their favorite news, live telecasts of sports, children’s programming as well as wholesome entertainment on a singular, dedicated device meant specifically for mobile TV viewing. No idea on whether such a device will beat out the iPod touch and other portable media players, since you can watch what you want to on those devices as long as you have the right file loaded on them, while subjecting yourself to the rigorous setups of TV channel programming leaves your daily schedule at the mercy of the programmers. No idea on pricing, but it ought to be out later in time for the mad holiday season rush.

INTUOS4 TABLET FROM WACOM

Wacom has made some very cool Professional Pen Tablets in the past, such as the Bamboo Series These Bamboo tablets recently got an upgrade with multitouch capacity, but even though the Intuos4 doesn’t have that feature, it still deserves a spotlight.

The Intuos4 has a similar layout as the Bamboo, except the controls are on the side rather than the top. These controls include user-defined ExpressKeys as well as a multifunction Touch Ring that makes it easy to use functions like zooming and other shortcuts.

The Intuos4 is designed for artists on the computer. Its pen feels very natural, like you were using a pen on paper. I can honesty say that I don’t have 2048 levels of pen pressure sensitivity for precise pressure control.

The Intuos4 comes in several sizes. The Small has six keys plus a 24 square inches of drawing space for $229. All other sizes have eight keys. The Medium has 48.5 square inches of drawing room, and costs $349. The Large has 102.5 square inches of drawing space and costs $469. The Intuos4XL has a whopping 218.4 square inches of drawing, for $789.

SANTA USB FLASH DRIVE - 8GB HOLIDAY ORNAMENT

Santa Claus style USB flash drive that can also be used as a holiday ornament or wearable pendant.

Want to give your relatives some digital pictures as a gift this holiday, but do not want to be passing out cold looking USB thumb drives? Then have we got something for you! A USB flash drive styled as a jolly ol' Saint Nick. What better way to surprise your guests than to ask them to take this ornament off the tree and plug it into the computer? Soon everyone can join around the computer, looking at your years worth of photos and rejoicing in the memories. This Santa style USB thumb drive also makes a great decorative necklace or can be hung comfortably on your keychain.

• 8GB USB Flash Drive for the holiday
• Fashionable accessory for most types of holiday clothing.
• rimary Function: USB flash drive in holiday design
• Secondary Function: Santa Claus ornament for hanging on tree
• Memory: 8GB
• USB: 2.0
• Materials: Metal encased in two-piece heavy rubber Santa Claus design mold
• OS Compatibility: Windows 98SE / ME/ 2000 / XP / Vista / Windows7, Mac OS 9 or later, Linux 2.4.2 or later
• Dimensions: 54mm x 50mm x 9mm (H x W x D)

USB POWERED CUTE AIR IONIZER

Apple shaped air freshener and purifier. This model helps purify the air around your desk, and can be used with your own favorite essential oil to leave the atmosphere around your desk clean and fresh smelling.

This is a simple plug and play air purifier, you just connect the CVFR-K44 to your computers USB port and it starts instantly working. Then if you choose, add a drop of scented oil onto the cotton filter to get some fresh smell at the same time your work air is being cleaned.

Through the release of negative ions, this unit reduces the growth environment necessary for bacteria and molds, thereby making the air around your desk cleaner and safer. This Apple USB air purifier combines TiO2 photocatalyst, activated carbon filter and high concentration negative ions to adsorb harmful gas, smoke, dust, particulate and volatile organic compound to filter them out from the air or drop them to the floor in an inactive and harmless state.

The Apple shaped air ionizer consists of a strong turban fan that creates a high air flow as much as 2.0 - 7.5 m3/h for excellent ventilation that ensures quality air purification, with its whistle sleep design you can actually leave the it on at night while you are sleeping.

• Healthy
• Compact size
• Looks great at your desk
• Up to 10 meters effective area.

35MM FILM SCANNER WITH LCD ND SD CARD SLOT

Film scanner for 35mm negatives, slides and roll film. Turn your old 35mm film into modern digital photos. With this new stand alone film scanner, now you do not even need a computer to convert your old 35mm pictures into digital files!

Are you an old time photo hobbyist? Or perhaps your parents or grandparents have a rich collection of old film that you would like to bring into the digital age. Well, instead of taking those old 35mm slides and negatives and paying $2 each to have them scanned by the local shop, now you can do it yourself for a fraction of the cost! With the G111 35mm Film Scanner with LCD and SD Card Slot you can digitize all those precious memories at the comfort of your desk.

Why would you want to digitize old film and slides? Lets face it, what is the point of taking beautiful photos if you cannot share them with people. Whether you need to give some archived photos to a business client or to your family members, it is very inconvenient to develop your old film rolls yourself or take them to the local photo shop every time you need some new prints. Now in less than 4 seconds per picture, you can turn any old 35mm photo into a 4.2MP rich color image. This is the quickest, cheapest and most convenient way to share old pictures!

There is an additional benefit of using the G111 to digitize those old photos - safety. If you lost those old 35mm photos due to fire, theft, or simple age decomposition, they are lost forever, which would be devastating. However, once you digitize them into JPG files they can be copied, moved, duplicated freely with a simple click of a mouse. This is really a small investment in both convenience and safety for all those irreplaceable photos.

If high quality and speedy film scanning wasn't enough, this model film scanner also has an LCD viewscreen plus TV OUT which allows you to view the film you are working on as well as photos saved on the inserted SD card. With a one button touch you can do a slideshow review of all your newly saved photos for more efficient work or entertainment.

The new G111 35mm Film Scanner with LCD and SD Card Slot simply is the best way to turn your old roll film, slides and negatives into new photos.

• Scanner for 35mm film, slides, negatives
• Stand alone unit (no computer needed)
• Saves scans as JPEG files to SD card
• Package includes everything you need to get started.

GPS CAR DVD WITH DVB - T AND BLUETOOTH

GPS Car DVD with DVB-T and Bluetooth (1-DIN). Make this 3-in -1 entertainment, navigation, and communication device your new best travel companion!

With this entertainment system installed in your car, you'll find yourself looking forward to red lights and traffic jams as great opportunities to enjoy DVB-T digital TV on the 7 inch LCD touchscreen. Your passengers will love the ability to watch their favorite DVD movies on long drives, and everyone can enjoy listening to their favorite CD's or even loading their favorite video and music files through USB or the SD/MMC card slot. You can even plug in your iPod or other MP3 player to enjoy your favorite tunes through your car's speakers!

You may have so much fun with these entertainment features that you'll forget where you're going. But don't worry, with the GPS navigation system, you'll always find your destination. This GPS unit supports tons of great GPS functions. Keep your eyes on the road while the GPS unit gives you spoken driving instructions. View your progress in real time, and switch between two-dimensional (2D) or three- dimensional (3D) mapping to find your destination more easily. When driving in the dark, switch to night mode and let your eyes focus on the screen without affecting your driving. Even if you make a wrong turn, this device will automatically re-calculate your route to get you back on track quickly.

Just because you're driving doesn't mean you can't stay in touch with your friends and colleagues. Pair your Bluetooth phone with this device and enjoy handsfree calling while you drive. The big touchscreen interface makes dialing easy. If you are watching a movie or using the GPS navigation function, the system will automatically bring up the Bluetooth screen when you receive a phone call. After you finish the call, the system goes back to the GPS screen or your movie.

All-in-one functionality and a great price make this item excellent for any 1-DIN vehicle.

• DVB-T with 3M long magnetic antenna
• GPS navigation with 3M long magnetic antenna
• Plays many disk and multimedia file formats
• Bluetooth handsfree calling
• iPod compatible
• 7 inch TFT touch screen display
• Load media files with USB or SD/MMC card
• Supports rear parking camera

INTEL ATOM BASED REBOVIE - PC HUMANOID ROBOT RUNNING ON LINUX OS

Intel Atom processor has been getting much traction and you could probably find its solution everywhere from nettop, netbook down to embedded segments such as industrial, Car infotainment, Point-of-Sale and many more. But have you ever wonder that this tiny but yet powerful has been designed to run in robot application? Just recently, Vstone has announced a humanoid robot based on Intel Atom processor running in Linux Operating System.

The robot, dubbed as Robovie-PC which measured around 390 X 225 X 115mm and weighted around 2.2kg is featured with a 1.3Megapixel camera, a two-axis gyro, a three-axis accelerometer that enable six degrees of movements with excellent stability while ‘walking’ with two legs. All these features are controlled by a centralized Intel Z5XX Atom based SBC (Single board computer) fabricated by Axiomtek some times back. If you recall, PICO820 was used to be the world’s smallest PICO-ITX board that can be fitted in space constraint form factor while offering sufficient expansion ports such as USB ports, wireless LAN and 3G module like conventional mobile PC.

As expected, Robovie-PC is quite costly as compared to conventional Atom solution and priced at $4450 (excluding gripping hands at $210 and additional elbow servos at $140), it may only affordable by research firm, enterprise users or high end hobbyists.

NEW EEBOX EB1501 DUO CORE ATOM SOLUTION PRELOADED WITH WINDOWS7 OS

Asus, the famous Taiwanese PC maker has recently added a new tiny box PC under its Eee PC product lines. Named as EeeBox EB1501, the new product will be based on Intel duo-core Atom processors pairing with Nvidia Ion chipset targeted for consumers that are looking for high end multimedia PC in digital home

EB1501 is powered by Intel duo core Atom 330 processor running at 1.6GHz. Further coupled with Nvidia famous Ion solution with GeForce 9400M graphics core, it provides necessary horse power required for full HD (High Definition) hardware video decoding that being criticized not to be able to be handled well by Intel own legacy 945GSE chipset. Other hardware specifications include a 2GB memory RAM, a 250GB SATA based hard disk drive, Gigabit Ethernet controller, eSATA port, 802.11n wireless technology as well as a slot loading DVD player for nettop market.

However, pricing wise will be a bit high compared to other Intel Atom based solution due to its relatively strong graphics solution from Nvidia with combination of duo-core Atom solution that will definitely attract some consumers especially those that are looking for significant multimedia capable machine in digital home. Retailed at around 399 Euros, EB1501 is expected to be preloaded with Windows 7 Operating System ready for European countries by end of this month.

ARIS PRAXIS SLIM AIR NETTOP BASED ON INTEL ATOM SOLUTION

Nowadays notebook design has been trending towards ultra slim design and some of the famous models include the Apple’s MacBook Air and HP Probook 5310m .In view of the market demand, Airis, a famous Spanish PC manufacturer has just unveiled a new netbook model that is claimed to be one of the slimmest and lightest machines in the world.

Named as Praxis Slim Air, it is based on thermally efficient Intel Atom processor clocking at 1.6GHz. Further coupled with GMA950 chipset that can offload graphics intensive processing from CPU, it offers a great processing power suitable for business travelers and professionals. Unlike most of the nettop model that being limited with tiny screen size, the machine has been designed with 12-inch LCD panel with resolution of 1366 X 768 pixels which is almost compatible with middle end notebook series in the market. Other hardware specifications include a 1GB DDR2 667MHz SODIMM memory, an internal 160GB hard disk drive, 802.11b/g WiFi wireless module, USB ports, a 1.3Megapixel web camera and even a HDMI port for extended video output to external LCD screen. All these are well designed into a 25mm thickness casing with a total weight of 1.2kg only. Only one drawback, the battery life time is claimed to be less than three hours due to smaller capacity battery pack to compromise for its ultra slim form factor.
As expected, the machine will be a bit high in pricing due to its slim and stylish design and at a retail price of £399, it will be preloaded with either Linux, Windows XP, Vista or 7 ready to reach consumer market by October this year.

MIMO IMO FOTO FRAME PRINTER FOR INSTANT PHOTO PRINTING

Your guests or visitors may admire the nice and appealing photos displayed on your photo frame which were taken by you during your last holiday trip. How about giving them a copy as a gift? Mimo Monitor knows your needs and offers users an instant solution by unveiling its iMo Foto Frame Printer. This interesting iMo Foto Frame Printer basically is a standalone 8″ digital photo frame-cum-printer. It displays a photo slideshow with transitional effects and variable speed via its 8″ LCD screen at 800 x 600 pixel resolution. Users who need to print out the photos can do it instantly by pressing the control button and get nice 6 x 4 glossy photo prints with 300dpi immediately.

Mimo iMo Foto Frame weighs about 4.85lbs and features an USB input slot for CF/SD/MS/MMC and xD memory cards. The printer cartridge is replaceable and contains a small compartment for printing papers. Users do not need to have separate paper insertion when they need immediate photo printing. This unique photo frame-cum-printer can be remotely controlled and supports jpeg photo format up to 16 megapixels. Forking out US$ 229.99 for this photo frame and US$14.99 for a new cartridge may perhaps sound a bit expensive for some users. But it could be useful when users need to display some nice photos and an instant printing is required. For instance, users can place it in a showroom displaying some interesting products and print out the product immediately upon request by customers.

NEW UPGRADED RAZER DEATH-ADDER GAMING MOUSE WITH 3.5.G 3500 DPI INFRARED SENSOR

The worldwide leading maker of high-end precision gaming products and peripherals, Razer has launched the new upgraded Razer DeathAdder gaming mouse, which sports a state-of-the-art 3.5G 3500dpi infrared sensor and tangle-free braided fiber cable, enjoying extended gaming sessions in comfort thanks to its right-handed ergonomic form factor crafted for the world of competitive gaming.
Unique Features And Specifications Of New Razer DeathAdder:Ultra-precise 3500dpi Razer Precision 3.5G infrared sensor provides gamers 4x more precision than standard 800dpi mouse ,Ergonomic right-handed design provides optimum comfort for intensive and extended game play ,1000Hz Ultrapolling response time of 1ms delivers instantaneous execution
7-foot, lightweight, braided fiber cable ...,5 independently programmable Hyperesponse buttons
On-The-Fly Sensitivity adjustment ,Always-On mode ,Ultra-large non-slip buttons .,60–120 inches per second and 15g of acceleration ,16-bit ultra-wide data path ,Zero-acoustic Ultraslick Teflon feet ,Gold-Plated USB connector .
The DeathAdder is undoubtedly one of Razer’s best selling gaming mice,” said Robert “Razerguy” Krakoff, President for Razer. “To date, the Razer DeathAdder has served the gaming community for a good 3 years and with all the advances in sensor technology, we put our sensor scientists and engineers to task to imbue it with the most precise infrared sensor in the world – but at the same time maintain the specially designed form factor that gamers have come to know and love.
The new upgraded Razer DeathAdder gaming mouse which measures 128(L) x 70(W) x 42.5(H) mm is now available in Europe and US for €59.99 and $59.99, respectively.

SENSOR PLUG DETECTS HUMAN PRESENCE AND CONTROLS HOME APPLIANCES

Wanted to give your ideal home a new gadget that can sense human existence and eventually turn on/off the electrical appliances automatically? It sounds like you will need a sophisticated and expensive digital home control system to perform the task but it is indeed not really necessary. Now with the SensorPlug device, it allows a simple control of lighting, home appliances switching with wide angle infra sensor placed for greater convenience in digital home as well as part of initiative towards greener environment.
The innovative idea design simplifies the need of complicated wiring without much hassle of setting them up. What you need here is just a SensorPlug Motion sensor to be plugged into conventional outlet and on top of that, just plug in any compatible power adapter and the tiny device will do the rest of its jobs. By sensing 60-90 degree of wide detection angle with up to 20’ radius range, it will able to determine if there is anyone in the room and if no movement is detected for 2 to 5 minutes, it will cut off the current flow, saving some of your electricity that would otherwise wasted in daily life.
At a retail price of only $13.99, the SensorPlug is quite affordable with few units installed in living room for various home appliances and more importantly, it can also serve as a burglar deterrent device for extra security in both office and home compounds.

COMPUTING PEN TO TAKE AND MANAGE YOUR NOTES

You don’t have to type laboriously at the computer keyboard; just write them with a special computing pen as you would on paper and you can manage your data with ease. This is the latest invention by Jim Marggraff, an inventor and entrepreneur who used to design toys. He believes this pen will revolutionize the way people interact with the computer. The computing pen is useful to college students, doctors, lawyers, businessmen and journalists. It will retail for less than $200.

Marggraff’s invention puts the computer inside a fat ballpoint pen that is used on paper imprinted with very minute dots. As the user writes, a tiny camera near the pen’s tip records what is being written. The pen is also installed with two microphones to record sound, a speaker for playback, a small pixel bar display and a hidden computer chip. It can upload or download programs and data files to and from a PC. The pen also enables people to upload words, pictures and audio to their Web sites, blogs or social networking pages.
How do you use the pen? For example, you can take notes while interviewing someone. As you speak, the digital recorder inside the pen will capture your voice. After the interview, you can tap your pen on any word you scribbled on the page. The pen will begin to replay the interview, starting from the point when you wrote the word. You can skip backward and forward in the conversation by tapping on the appropriate word. You can upload the notes and interview into your laptop computer where you can organize, search or send the notes to others. You can also use other software to translate the written notes into text.
Controlling the computer with a pen has long been likened to the search for the Holy Grail in computer technology. Many great names in the computer industry have been disappointed in their attempt including Bill Gates, Steve Jobs, Apple, etc. But the computing pen is a relatively unfamiliar concept and the new generation is more used to keying messages in mobile phones and typing on the keyboard than writing with a pen. It will take some time and brilliant marketing to get computer users to use the pen again. However, “Anyone that is writing notes on paper, wants to capture the information, they want to access the information,” Mr. Marggraff said. “We are giving a way for people to essentially forget about forgetting.

MANAGE GLUCOSE LEVELS WITH THE BAYER CONTOUR USB METER FOR DIABETIC PATIENTS

iabetes patients have to constantly monitor their glucose levels to keep the disease under control. Diabetics suffer from a condition where insulin cannot be properly produced by the body, causing health complications for patients and putting them at risk of kidney problems, heart diseases, blindness or gangrene. The Bayer Contour USB Meter is a device which helps diabetes patients and caregivers to measure glucose levels and monitor their disease.
The Bayer Contour USB Meter test patients’ glucose strips and store up to 2000 test results. The meter can be plugged in to the Mac or PC for more detailed logs and information. The device is integrated with Glucofacts ™ Deluxe software which ensures easy data retrieval and long term analysis of results. Long-term tracking of patients’ sugar levels is important and the data processing function played by Bayer Contour USB Meter can help diabetes patients feel more in control of their disease and allow them to seek treatment adjustment if necessary.
Below is a summarized features of the Bayer Contour USB Meter:
A bright color display screen visible in any light that shows average, high and low readings
Customizable features such as intuitive pre- and post-meal marking
500MB extra memory for storage of personal diabetes information
Rechargeable battery that can charge from any USB port or via the CONTOUR USB wall charger provided.Glucofacts(TM) DELUXE diabetes management software (use of Bayer’s diabetes management software has been shown to significantly lower A1C(2) and a sustained A1C reduction could lead to potential cost savings.

INSPECTION & SURVEILLANCE VIDEO CAMERA - FLEXIBLE PIN HOLE CAMERA

Flexible inspection and under-door video camera for getting into hard to reach places (or even spying on the next room!). Often called a snake or gooseneck videocamera, this omni-directional pinhole camera allows you to see into many hard to reach areas and is small enough to be slipped under doors. Used for inspection of hard to reach areas such as ceiling plenum's, electrical wall panels, underneath or behind heavy object, etc. When used as an inspection tool, the included video receiver / recorder unit (pocket sized 2.5 inch TFT LCD) can view and record all the work area for immediate use and later review in the office or out in the field. When used as a surveillance camera, it can be mounted where other cameras will not fit and can but used without notice. Can also be used with its metal mounting canopy to be a low profile security or surveillance camera

Camera Specification.Image Device: Sony CCD with 420 lines Horz Resolution ,Lens: 3.7mm pinhole style ,TV system: AUTO - NTSC: 512 x 492, PAL: 512 x 582 ,Angular Field of View: 60 degrees ,amera Range: Up to 50 feet Line of Sight (LOS) ,Minimum Illumination: 0.5 lux ,Synchronization System: Internal ,White Balance: Auto Gamma: 0.45 ,S/N Ratio of built in Microphone: >48dB ,Operation Temperature: -10 deg C to 50 deg C ,Dimension - Camera / Flexible Wand (arm) = 24 inches (60cm) - Connection Cord from Wand = 48 inches (120cm) Power Consumption: 120 mAh ,Power Supply: 12V DC (supplied battery pack) Battery Pack - Dimensions: 98mm x 60mm x 23mm (L x W x D) - Type: Rechargeable Li-ion - Power: 00mAh - Extra: On-Off rocker switch and LED indicator .Video Receiver/Recorder Specification
Display: 2.5 Inch TFT LCD ,Resolution: 320x240 ,Internal Memory: 2GB
External Memory: SD Card (Up to 2GB) for longer recordings and playback
Languages: English, Dutch, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Russian, Portuguese, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Turkish, Chinese ,USB: 2.0, 1.1 ,System: Windows 98SE/ME/2000/XP/Vista
Power Source: 5v DC ,Internal Battery: Rechargeable li-ion ,Dimension: 90mm x 55mm x 15mm (L x W x D) AV OUT/IN (NTSC/PAL) Video: - Capture Format: 3GP - FPS (Frames per Second): 30fps - Capture Resolution: 320x240 - Capture Compression Settings: High, Normal, Low ..Audio: - Capture Format: AMR - Output of Earphone Jack: 2x5mW - Output of Speaker: 10mW - SNR (Signal to Noise Ratio): >85dB .., Picture: - Capture Format: JPEG - Image Resolution: 1600x1200, 1280x960, 640x480, 320x240 .Other Features:Built in Microphone
Standard headphone jack (3.5mm) ,Provided with metal mounting canopy with rotating angle stanchion ,Accessories:User Manual ,Video camera external battery pack ,Video camera battery power adapter/charger ,AV out cord (3 x RCA RWY) ,Video viewer/recorder with 2.5 inch LCD screen ,Metal ceiling/wall canopy Mounting hardware

DELUX ULTRASONIC CLEANER

New model Ultrasonic Cleaner with stainless steel bowl for perfect cleaning of jewelry, watches, glasses and other valuables. Do you have some favorite necklaces or watches that really need to be cleaned and polished but you find yourself lacking the time to take them to the jeweler to have them properly restored to their original beauty? Well, no worries, with the CVKE-G114 Deluxe Ultrasonic Cleaner you can now take care of them in the convenience of your home. This model has one more special feature that makes it a bit different than other Ultrasonic Cleaners on the market today. With the G114 you can also clean DVD and CD discs! That is correct, now you have a safe and effective way to clean spilled coke, jelly, or other hardened materials off the surface of your discs. How does this product work? This fantastic new high-tech product emits 42,000Hz of ultrasonic waves that cleans almost any item in only THREE MINUTES. The Deluxe Ultrasonic Cleaner makes your necklaces, rings, earrings, bracelets, coins, eyeglasses, watches and much more look as good as new. Ultrasonic water cleaner with stainless steel bowl ..Designed for convenient tabletop use .,Cleans Gold, Silver, Metal, Crystals, Glasses, etc

PURE SENSIA INTERNET-ONNECTED RADIO WITH 5"7 TOUCH SCREEN AND CLEAR SOUND TECHNOLOGY

The leading maker of broadcast and Internet-connected digital radios, PURE has announced the availability of its new PURE Sensia, which the company claims as the world’s first high resolution DAB digital and Internet-connected radio with unique, large 5.7-inch colour touchscreen and advanced user interface, featuring PURE Clearsound technology for 30W RMS of impressive stereo sound, input for iPod/MP3 player, alarm, countdown timer, sleep timer, FM radio, 3.5mm stereo headphone socket and PURE’s award-winning Flow technology.
Highlights And Functional Of PURE Sensia:
5.7″ TFT colour touchscreen with 640 x 480 pixels resolution
Two full-range 3-inch drive units, each with 15W RMS
Enjoy Internet radio, wide range of FM and DAB stations, many with station slideshows
Thousands of podcasts available anytime including popular comedy shows, sport chat, current affairs, language learning, kid stories and more
Saves unlimited internet favourites via the PURE Lounge (www.thelounge.com)
Streams your digital music collection from home PC or network storage device via Wi-Fi technology
Supports a growing set of custom PURE ‘Apps’ including weather, news, Picasa, Facebook and Twitter
Optional rechargeable PURE ChargePAK battery pack offers up to 10 hours of portable listening to Internet content anywhere within range of the Wi-Fi network
Comes with colour-coded RF remote control
Dimensions: 166 (H) x 280 (W) x 180 (D) ; Weight: 1.9kg
“PURE made its name as the company behind the success of DAB. We’ve since created a market leading and multi award-winning, internet-connected product range with our Flow series,” said Paul Smith, general manager of PURE. “Sensia is the next major innovation from PURE, which I am confident will bring radio to a whole new ‘Facebook’ generation while still inspiring our traditional customer base. Radio will never be the same again.”
The new revolutionary PURE Sensia Internet-connected digital audio system that offered in bright red, vivid yellow, sleek black and cool white colours is expected to be available beginning November 2009 .

ECO FRIENDLY SAMSUNG AVAILABLE THROUGH BELL MOBILITY

Bell Mobility and Samsung Electronics Canada have announced the launch of Samsung Reclaim, which the companies claim as the first full QWERTY, full-featured mobile phone available in Canada designed with environmentally-responsible components, bio-plastic casing as well as fully recyclable packaging, helping Canadians stay environmentally friendly while staying connected.

“Samsung is committed to developing environmentally friendly technology that delivers on functionality and style,” commented Paul Brannen, General Manager, Mobile Communications, Samsung Electronics Canada. “The Reclaim is the latest example of that commitment, as it provides consumers with a feature-rich messaging device that is not only eco-centric, but also powerful, stylish and easy to use.” Highlights Of Samsung Reclaim:Slide-out full QWERTY keyboard for high speed text and multimedia messaging as well as email ,2.4-inch LCD screen with 320 × 240 pixels resolution ,2 megapixel camera with 3x digital zoom and camcorder
Built-in HTML web browser and GPS Nav ..Full Track Music, Live TV and SIRIUS Satellite Radio ...,microSD memory expansion slot supports up to 32GB ,Advanced stereo Bluetooth 2.0
Bio-plastic material makes up 40% of the Reclaim’s outer casing ,The outer packaging and the phone tray inside the box are made from 70% recycled materials ,Energy Star approved charger consumes 12 times less power than Energy Star standard for standby power consumption
Standby time: 327.44 hours ; Talk time: 7.55 hours ,Available in Earth Green and Ocean Blue colours .“We know our clients, now more than ever, are purchasing environmentally friendly products. This is why I’m especially pleased to add the eco-friendly Samsung Reclaim to what is already Canada’s largest portfolio of full QWERTY messaging devices,” said Adel Bazerghi, Senior Vice President of Products for Bell Mobility. “Bell’s exclusive launch of the Reclaim underscores two of our key commitments: environmental leadership and offering clients an industry leading product line up.” The new stylish, feature-rich Samsung Reclaim which measures 92.8 x 59 x 15.5 mm and weights just 110 grams is available exclusively through Bell Mobility .

LENOVO C100 ALL-IN-ONE PC WITH SLIM LINE DESIGN AND 2 INCH SCREEN DEPTH

Lenovo has launched its new stylish and affordable Lenovo C100 all-in-one PC, which includes 18.5-inch (16:9 aspect ratio ; 1600 x 900 pixel resolution) LCD monitor with camera, speakers and microphone, boasting a 2-inch screen depth and attractive slim-line design.

Packed with cool experiences and available at a very affordable price, the C100 expands Lenovo’s consumer offering for the fast growing all-in-one market segment,” commented Dion Weisler, vice president, Business Operations, Lenovo. “The C100 is simple to set up and easy to use, ideal for those seeking a convenient way to enhance their digital lifestyle.”
Features And Specifications Of Lenovo C100:
Intel Atom 230 single core or Intel Atom 330 dual core processor
Up to 2GB of RAM, and up to 320GB hard drive
Intel GMA 950 graphics chipset
Built-in DVD burner/reader and 4 USB ports
Includes Lenovo Recovery System including OneKey Antivirus and OneKey Recovery for added reliability.The new Lenovo C100 all-in-one desktop PC which measures 18.5 x 14.5 x 4 inches is now available for a starting price of $399.

STEEL SERIES MULTI-FUNCTIONAL SIBERIA V2 FULL SIZE HEADSET WITH 50MM DRIVER UNITS

The leading maker of gaming peripherals and accessories, SteelSeries has announced the successor to its award-winning Siberia Headset, dubbed as Siberia v2, which features an ‘invisible’ retractable microphone system, built-in volume control and large 50mm speakers that amplify the bass and overall volume, as well as improve the frequency response to 10-28,000 Hz, delivering superior sound isolation, greater comfort and enhanced design for gamers and music enthusiast.
Every element of the Siberia v2 has been optimized for pro-gaming, making this headset a preferred piece of equipment for the world’s best competitive PC gamers,” said Bruce Hawver, CEO for SteelSeries. “What’s even more impressive is that the headset is multifunctional with its ability to deliver an unparalleled audio experience for music lovers and VOIP users.”
Highlights Of SteelSeries Siberia v2:
Close type ear cups feature thick leather padded cushions built from sound dampening foam, aiming for outside sound isolation
25% larger 50mm driver units compared to signature Siberia headset
Retractable, virtually invisible uni-directional microphone for added convenience
Crystal clear high, low and mid-tones
Lightweight suspension construction
Integrated volume control located on the cord
Dimensions: 270 x 240 x 120 mm ; Weight: 680 grams
The improved multi-functional SteelSeries Siberia v2 full-size headset that offered in two versions – with and without a virtual surround 7.1 USB soundcard (delivers a consistent sound experience), will be available worldwide in November 2009.

EPP - CEP1 PICO PROJECTOR AS A STANDALONE TINY WINDOWS CE MINIATURE PC SYSTEM

Miniature projector is not something new but with the increase processing power integrated directly into the device, users can start relying on the tiny device for some standalone applications without the need to connect to UMPC (Ultra Mobile PC), MID (Mobile Internet Device) or smartphone devices to fetch the video or audio inputs. Similarly to Epoq EPP-CEP1, it utilizes the same concept that allows it to be a standalone multimedia PC suitable for consumers that are always on the move.
Being powered by Samsung ARM 9 Core 2442 clocking at 400MHz and preloaded with Windows CE 5.0 Operating System, the miniature projector is more than just a projector and instead, it is equipped with standalone processing capability that can run any Microsoft Office applications such as Word, PowerPoint, PDF documents and etc. Other than formal office usages, it is definitely able to run compatible multimedia files such as commonly used JPEG, BMP images files as well as WAV and MP3 audio files just like typical PC system. Good thing is, all the image files can be projected up to 50-inch diagonal screen size (although with just VGA 640 X 480 resolution) for effective file sharing and discussion. Physically, the projector is equipped with USB host 2.0 ports that enable users to plug in keyboard or mouse for easy operability. Besides, it is being enhanced with SD slot that can support up to 4GB external memory expansion for plug and play. Internally, it consists of a 64MB SDRAM and 64MB NAND flash and all these are packed into a tiny dimension of 138.5 X 58.5 x 25mm weighted at only 168g.
The Epoq Pico Projector is already available now and at a retail pricing of $359.95, it is a bit pricey for average users but will definitely fit business executive or professionals ‘ needs without the need to carry bulky notebook for customer presentations

AERIELLE LAUNCHES NEW i2i WIRELESS MUSIC SHARING DEVICE

The privately held manufacturer of FM transmitters and wireless audio accessories, Aerielle has recently launched its new wireless music-sharing audio device – i2i Stream. It’s an innovative and cool music devices which designed to broadcast your musics to all your friends that also have i2i Streams in a range of 30 feet wirelessly.As what you see in the photo, there’re seven color channels available for the users to choose for broadcasting.Key Features Of i2i Stream:Universally compatible with 3.5mm audio jack including iPod, MP3 and media players; Earphones & headphones; Portable speakers,Stream One-To-Many (unlimited) Delivers CD quality sound wirelessly up to 30 feet,Compact and very light, Every i2i Stream can broadcast or receive music. The new i2i Stream wireless music broadcaster will be available at Aerielle’s online store in pairs for $129, with individually unit costs for $69

OWC LAUNCHES MERCURY - ON - THE GO PRO PORTABLE SSD WITH TRIPPLE INTERFACE

The leading manufacturer of Mac related hardware and software, OWC (Other World Computing) has launched its new pocket-sized 2.5-inch OWC Mercury On-The-Go Pro SSD (Solid State Drive) models, which the company claims as the lowest costing, portable FireWire 800/400 and USB 2.0 bus-powered SSDs on the market, transferring data at up to 100MB/s, compatible with Windows 98SE or later operating systems, Apple OS 8.6 to 9.2.2 and Apple OS X (all versions) including the latest 10.6 Snow Leopard.
Highlights Of OWC’s Mercury On-The-Go Pro SSD:
Latest Oxford bridge chipset and 64MB data cache
Up to 2.5X faster boot time and up to 120X faster seek time over conventional drives
Up to 4.5X more shock-resistance and up to 28 percent greater temperature operating range than conventional drives
Over 1.5 million hours of reliable usage – up to 3X longer use than conventional hard drives
No moving parts means no drive noise whatsoever
Clear, shock resistant polycarbonate acrylic case
Fully suitable for Audio/Video applications
Includes Carbon Copy Cloner, ProSoft Engineering Data Backup 3, NovaStor NovaBACKUP, and Intech SpeedTools Utilities
Dimensions: 3.5 (W) x 5.5 (D) x 1 (H) inches ; Weight: 2.25 pounds
“The Mercury On-The-Go Pro line has become synonymous with the highest level of performance available in a bus powered portable drive,” said Larry O’Connor, CEO at Other World Computing. “It’s a natural evolution of the line to continue our commitment to best-in-class performance by adding solid state options. Equally gratifying was meeting our commitment to offering this cutting-edge technology at the most affordable prices in the industry.”
The new high-performance OWC Mercury On-The-Go Pro SSD that available in three variants of storage capacities – 64GB, 128GB and 256GB, are now available for approximately $280, $450 and $730, respectively..

WIRELESS BABY MONITOR - MP4 WIRELESS CAMERA

Ultimate safety wireless baby monitor set, coming with a high quality 2.4GHz wireless video receiver with 2.5 inch viewscreen plus 4 wireless cameras for keeping a very close eye on your baby or rooms. With long distance reception, easy and long lasting power sources for both the MP4 wireless receiver as well as the cameras, video and audio monitoring, USB OTG connection with the receiver, and the ease of setup and use that wireless sets can provide, this is one baby monitor security kit that will not fail to please. Wireless Video Receiver Specifications:Internal Memory: 64MB
External Memory: SD/MMC Card (Max 2GB),Display: 2.5 Inch TFT LCD,Video Resolution: 640x480 / 320x240 ,FPS (Frames per Second): 30fps,Earphone Jack: 3.5mm,Output of Earphones: 2 x 20mW (16Ohm),Built In Speaker,Output of Speaker: 1W (16Ohm)
Receiving Frequency: 2.4GHz ,Intermediate Frequency: 480Mhz,Frequency Stabilization: +/-100Khz,Demodulation Mode: FM,Antenna: 50ohm SMA,Receiving Sensitivity: <-85dBm
Channels Available: 4,Channel Scan and Channel Skip for multiple Cameras ,AV OUT/IN ,Languages: English, Chinese ,USB: 2.0,Power Source: Built In Li-ion Battery or DC 5V
Dimensions: 119x70x20mm (L x W x D).Image Device: 1/3 Inch CMOS
TV system: PAL Horizontal Definition: 380 ,Angular Field of View: 54 Deg ,Minimum Illumination: 3Lux/F1.2,Synchronization System: Internal Backlight Compensation: Auto
White Balance: Auto , S/N Ratio: >48dB Operation Temperature: 0~35 deg C
Transmission Frequency: CH1=2414MHz; CH2=2432MHz; CH3=2450MHz; CH4=2468MHz
Selectable Frequencies Feature,Power Adapter: DC 8V or 9V Battery ,Dimensions: 5x25x40mm (L x W x D) Recommended Max Range for Objects: 4 Meters ,Transmission Range: 10~12 Meters.User Manual, Earphones, USB Cord, USB OTG Cord, AV Cable, x5 Power Adapters
x4 9V Battery Adapters.

MICROSOFT ANNOUCES ULTRA - THIN BLUETOOTH KEYBOARD AND BLUETOOTH NUMBER PAD

The world’s leader in software, services and solutions that help people and businesses realize their full potential, Microsoft has announced its new Bluetooth Mobile Keyboard 6000, which the company claims as its thinnest keyboard ever – just a few millimeters thicker than AAA battery at the rear, made exclusively for Bluetooth notebook and desktop computers, aiming to provide users a comfortable and portable computing experience.

In addition, Microsoft Bluetooth Mobile Keyboard 6000 which incorporates Comfort Curve design for more ergonomic typing experience also features a portable Bluetooth Number Pad that can be used with the keyboard or by itself for added productivity.
“The design tenets of compact, clean and refined really set the stage for the success of the keyboard,” said Chris Kujawski, industrial designer at Microsoft Hardware. “There is nothing extraneous about the design. We removed everything that didn’t fit with those ideas and ended up with something we’re really proud of — a compact, sophisticated keyboard that pairs perfectly with Bluetooth computers.”
The new sleek, ultra-thin Microsoft Bluetooth Mobile Keyboard 6000 and Bluetooth Number Pad (bundled with a carrying case) that backed by a worldwide 3-year limited hardware warranty will ship in coming October .

WALKKIE TALKIE WATCH SET - SPY -EU

Walkie Talkie Watch Set - Spy Edition - EU. Pair of stylish, matte black walkie talkies (also called 2-way radios) specially designed to fit on a wrist strap for a high-tech way of keeping in contact. Featuring multiple channel support, a backlit digital LCD screen, over 2 km operational range, and a rechargeable Li-ion battery, this is an extremely well-rounded and powerful communication device to own. This fully-featured spy gadget makes a great in-field communication device, unique gift or just a fun toy suitable for anyone to use. This model is designed for use within the EU or anyplace else that uses open radio frequencies similar to the EU standards.
At a Glance : Pair of miniature walkie talkies in a compact wristwatch form factor.
Ideal for those who want to stay in contact in a unique way.Lightweight, easy to use and very practical.Backlit digital watch style walkie talkie .,Scannable channels: 8 (European primary channels)Call alert signal button for urgent calls.,Channel scan with lock feature,Electronic volume control or headset/earbud compatible.,500mW TX power output for a stronger, clearer signal, Battery: Rechargeable Li-ion.Color: Black.,,,,2x Li-ion batteries
2x Chargers (100-240V 50/60hz) 2x Earphones.,2x English Manual.

JVC LT- 32WX50 LCD DISPLAY WITH EDGE LED BACKLIGHTING SYSTEM

JVC has announced the availability of its new ultra-slim 32-inch class LT-32WX50 LCD monitor for home theater use, which utilizes edge LED backlighting system, offering a 4000:1 contrast ratio and wide color gamut aimed for exceptionally high resolution of both video and still images.
Main Features Of JVC LT-32WX50:
JVC’s unique LCD panel edged-light LED backlight system
6 picture settings – home, retail, movie, monitor, SLR photo mode and game
4000:1 contrast ratio and wide color gamut (100% of sRGB and 90% of Adobe RGB
Uses approximately 50% fewer material resources and eliminates the use of mercury
JVC’s high definition picture engine to reproduce both video and still images
A pair of HDMI connections along with analog RGB (D-Dub, 15-pin)
The new JVC LT-32WX50 LCD monitor which measures a mere 6.4mm deep across most of the panel and weighs only 5.7kg is scheduled to hit US market by November 2009 for less than $3000.

NOKIA 7705 TWIST TO HIT VERIZON WIRELESS STORES

Nokia and Verizon Wireless have announced an innovative fun mobile phone with unique square shape that swivels open to reveal a full QWERTY keyboard, named as Nokia 7705 Twist, which features 3MP camera, 2.4″ QVGA display, EV-DO Rev. 0, HTML browser, and customized Contact Light Ring located in the lower right corner to identify a message or a call from those listed in the contact directory.
Key Features Of Nokia 7705 Twist (Verizon Wireless):3 megapixel camera with flash, autofocus, self-timer and video recorder
2.4-inch TFT QVGA (320 x 240 pixels) screen display with 262k colours
Media Center-capable for downloading games, ringtones and more
Threaded messaging helps users keep track of a variety of conversations
‘Post to Blogs’ allows multimedia to be posted to blog or social networking site
Built-in mirror, 2.5 mm headset jack and HTML browser
Support for Mobile Email, Mobile Web Mail, Chat and Blogs
Habitat mode activates an unique interface for visualizing your social circle and allows users to easily organize their calls and messaging...,Compatible with services including VZ Navigator, V CAST Music with Rhapsody, V CAST Video, Visual Voice Mail, Mobile Broadband Connect and Corporate Email.,Supports up to 270 minutes of usage time or up to 312 hours of standby time
Available in black colour with Xpress-on Covers in black and purple packaged with the phone
The new Nokia 7705 Twist which measures 2.71 x 2.71 x 0.59-inches and weights just 3.44 ounces will be available through www.verizonwireless.com starting 13 September and in Verizon Wireless Communications Stores on 21 September for $99.99, after a $50 mail-in rebate with a new 2-year service contract.

NEW IPOD NANO 5TH GENERATION WITH INTEGRATED VIDEO CAMERA,MIC AND SPEAKER

Apple has launched its new fifth generation iPod nano that encased in a gorgeous polished aluminum and glass enclosure, which adds the new built-in video camera, microphone and speaker, allowing users to record H.264 VGA video (640 x 480 pixels) at up to 30 frames per second with AAC audio.
iPod nano is the world’s most popular music player with over 100 million sold,” said Steve Jobs, CEO of Apple. “And now we’ve added a video camera to its incredibly thin design, without any additional cost to the user.”
Impressive Features Of New iPod Nano (5th Generation):Large 2.2-inch TFT display with 240 x 376 pixel resolution for your viewing pleasure
Shoot video with 15 real-time special effects – Sepia, Black and White, X-Ray, Film Grain, Thermal, Security Cam, Cyborg, Bulge, Kaleido, Motion Blur, Mirror, Light Tunnel, Dent, Stretch, and Twir ,FM radio with live pause and iTunes Tagging – make it smarter than the average radio...Genius Mixes automatically creates up to 12 endless mixes of songs from your iTunes library that go great together,VoiceOver speaks the names of songs and artists, so users can navigate their music without looking at the display.,Built-in pedometer helps you to meet your short and long-term fitness goals by keeping track of your steps taken and calories burned
Rechargeable lithium-ion battery supports up to 24 hours of music playback or 5 hours of video playback on a single charge.,Available in 9 brilliant colors including silver, black, purple, blue, green, orange, yellow, (PRODUCT) RED and pink,Dimensions: 3.6 (H) x 1.5 (W) x 0.24 (D) inches ; Weight: 1.28 ounces ...The new ultra-thin and sleek iPod nano (5G) that available in two variants of memory capacities – 8GB and 16GB, are now available for $149 and $179, respectively.

PALM PIXI WEB OS SMARTPHONE WITH NEW QUALCOMM MSM 7627

Palm, Inc. has announced its stylish new Palm Pixi for faster, more intuitive and personal communication, which the company claims as the first handset to launch with Qualcomm’s high-performance MSM7627 chipset, incorporating fashionable personalization options, visible full QWERTY keyboard, rubberized back cover, 8GB internal memory and more powerful multimedia features, based on instinctively useable Palm webOS platform.

With Palm webOS, we’re creating a new, more intuitive smartphone experience defined by unmatched simplicity and usefulness,” said Jon Rubinstein, chairman and chief executive officer of Palm. “Palm Pixi brings this unique experience to a broader range of people who want enhanced messaging and social networking in a design that lets them express their personal style.
Main Features Of Palm Pixi:Vibrant 2.63-inch multi-touch screen with 32 x 400 pixels resolution,2 megapixel fixed-focus camera with LED flash,Unique rubberized, removable back cover making it scratch-resistant, slip-resistant and durable,Gesture area enables simple, intuitive gestures for navigation ,Exposed full QWERTY keyboard for fast messaging
Robust messaging support (IM, SMS and MMS capabilities), including Google Talk, AIM and Yahoo! IM ,High-performance, desktop-class web browser
,uilt-in GPS and standard 3.5mm headset jack ..,Email, including Exchange ActiveSync (EAS), as well as personal email support (Google push, Yahoo! push, POP3, IMAP)..Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR with A2DP stereo Bluetooth support ,USB mass storage mode and MicroUSB connector with USB 2.0 Hi-Speed .,Proximity sensor automatically disables the touch screen and turns off the display whenever you put the phone up to your ear ,Light sensor dims the display if the ambient light is dark, such as at night or in a movie theater, aiming to reduce power usage ,Accelerometer automatically orients web pages and photos to your perspective,Ringer switch easily silences the phone with one touch ,Removable, rechargeable 1150 mAh battery
High-speed connectivity (EVDO Rev. A) ,Supports variety of Sprint services, including Sprint TV and Sprint Radio, Sprint Navigation, Sprint’s exclusive NFL Mobile Live and NASCAR Sprint Cup Mobile Live ..,“Palm Pixi continues Sprint’s leadership in providing useful and innovative devices on America’s most dependable 3G network,” said Dan Hesse, chief executive officer of Sprint. “We are pleased to be the first carrier to bring this device to market and offer both devices in the growing Palm webOS family. Sprint’s Everything Data plans, which provide unrestricted access to the Internet, mobile content and applications, and our Ready Now retail experience make for a perfect combination with these new Palm products.

AIPTEK PEN CAM HD TRIO CAMCORDER OFFERS MOBILITY & FREEDOM

Looking more like a highlighter or a fat cigarette lighter than a pen, the new Aiptek PenCam HD Trio is another new high-definition camcorder from Aiptek which is famous for its mini compact pen-look camcorder. The ultra slim high-def compact camcorder allows users to record HD 720p (1280×720) high definition video resolution of up to 30 fps. Via its internal 4GB memory, shutter bugs can store up to 5 mega-pixel still pictures and record up to 120 minutes of HD quality videos. The tiny 2.8cm (1.1″) OLED display on the back will also give users previewing pleasure.

Aiptek’s tiny PenCam HD Trio camcorder facilitates YouTube enthusiasts to do quick photo or video upload to the famous video sharing site from its camera via an embedded software. Besides, users can also project the contents to the TV via the integrated HDMI port. Available in five different colours – silver, black, pink, electric blue and chilli red – the Aiptek’s tiny PenCam HD Trio camcorder is the perfect companion for frequent travelers especially businessmen and women who need to do a lot of voice recordings for business meetings, conferences, discussions, etc.