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.