Tuesday, June 30, 2009

MyDeskFriend robot penguin will link to Facebook, be a true friend


Robots and other devices linked to social networking sites aren't exactly anything new, but few have been in the form of tiny robot penguins, and even fewer have been tiny robot penguins with hats. That bit of mold-breaking comes courtesy of upstart Arimaz of Switzerland, which is now busy showing off its MyDeskFriend "Facebook companion" that's set for release this September. As you can see in the video after the break, the bot is able to mosey about your desk without falling off and react to your voice like any good robot, but its real secret is that it can connect to Facebook and read your messages, or even be controlled (some may say tormented) by your real Facebook friends. Look for it to run $99 when it's released.

Sanyo's Eneloop lamp heals your ecological soul



We've been fans of Sanyo's rechargeable Eneloop batteries since they first entered the market in the lazy NiMH and NiCd days of 2005. We remember this because we, like Eneloops, don't suffer from the memory effect of our predecessors. Ok, ok, that date's in the press release but that doesn't change the fact that Eneloops will maintain their charge over time even when stored, ununsed in a drawer now does it? Anywho, Sanyo just announced its rechargeable Eneloop Lamp that serves to light your home when upright or your path when held like a flashlight -- automatically, just as soon as it passes the 90-degree mark. It also features a healing function that waxes a cool blue light into the tragic abyss of your misery and despair. The internal AAs recharge in about 12-hours when set atop the included induction charger. Fully charged, you can expect between 3- and 45-hours of white light, 12- to 16-hours of the blue stuff, and about 6 hours in flashlight mode. No price was given but it'll be on sale in Japan starting September 11th.

LG HFB-500 Mobile Phone Accessories




LG Solar Car Kit & Emergency Charger

Forget plug-in chargers—enjoy solar-powered hands-free calling, in the car or on the go, with LG’s solar-powered Bluetooth car kit. The LG HFB-500 boasts high-quality sound output, thanks to noise-reduction and echo-cancellation technology. Better still, it’s an environmentally friendly choice, recharging your phone with its built-in solar backing

LG MSP-300 Mobile Phone Accessories



LG Portable Stereo Speakers

With LG MSP-300 portable stereo speakers, you can play all your favourite mobile music in crystal-clear sound. Simply connect the speakers to your mobile phone with the 3.5mm headphone jack, and rock out for up to seven hours. Not only do these portable speakers sound fantastic and look great, they’re affordable. You’ve gotta love the sound of that.

The Next Level in Mobile Technology - LG KU990 Mobile Phones


5 Megapixel Camera with Schneider -Kreuznach-Certified Lens Enjoy ultra high-resolution mobile phone pictures and advanced digital camera functions, including image stabilisation and ISO800 for great pictures in low light.

High-speed Recording
Capture fine details and vivid video at 120 frames-per-second, on your mobile phone.

Full Internet Browser
Enjoy full Internet-capability on your phone, including web browsing and email, plus much more.

Image Stabiliser & Direct Key
Say goodbye to blurry mobile phone photos with Image Stabiliser and Direct Key to steady your pictures.

3" Full Touch Screen
Take interactivity to the next level by controlling all your phone's functions with a wide touch screen. A larger screen makes touch-navigation smooth and easy, with vivid icons, larger movies, and stimulating games.

Specifications

Basic Specification
Type : Bar phone
QWERTY
Keyboard : Yes

RF Band : EDGE, HSDPA 3.6, 900/1800/1900/2100

Dimension: L x W x D (mm) : 103.5 x 54.4 x 14.8

Weight with Batt. Standard (g) : 112

Standby Time, Max (hrs) : GSM: 434, 3G: 454

Talk Time (hrs) : GSM: 355min, 3G: 233min, VT: 138min
Display : 240 x 400 (3inch WQVGA)
External LCD (Pixel) : 262K, TFT Touch Screen
Vibration : Yes
SIM Toolkit : Yes

Data/Fax : Yes / Yes
GPRS/EDGE (class) : Yes(12) / Yes(12)


Messaging

SMS / EMS / MMS : Yes / Yes / Yes

E Mail : Yes

Video MMS : Yes
Predictive Text Input (T9) : Yes

Internet

WAP (version) : Yes (2.0)
Google : Yes

PIM

Scheduler/Alarm : Yes / Yes
Phonebook (# of names) : Yes (500)

Advanced Features

Java (version) : Yes (2.0)
MIDI (poly) : Yes

Built-In Game : Yes

FM Radio : Yes

Speaker Phone : Yes

Camera : Yes

Camera Resolution (MP) : 5
Internal Memory : 100Mb
External Memory : Micro SD 2GB

MP3 : Yes Bluetooth : Yes
Touch Screen : Yes
Video Recording : Yes
Document Viewer : Yes

HTC Touch Diamond 2 - Stlyed For Performanceor

SPECIFICATION

Processor
Qualcomm® MSM7200A™, 528 MHz
Operating System Windows Mobile® 6.1 Professional
Memory ROM: 512 MB

RAM: 288 MB
Dimension 107.85mm (L) x 53.1mm (W) x 13.7mm (T)
Weight 117.5g (with battery)
Display 3.2-inch TFT-LCD touch-sensitive screen with 480 x 800 WVGA resolution
Network HSDPA/WCDMA:

* Europe/Asia: 900/2100 MHz

* Up to 2Mbps up-link and up to 7.2Mbps down-link speeds

Quad-band GSM/GPRS/EDGE:

* Europe/Asia: 850/900/1800/1900 MHz


Device Control TouchFLO™ 3D
Zoom bar
GPS Internal GPS antenna
Connectivity Bluetooth® 2.0 with EDR and A2DP for stereo wireless headsets

Wi-Fi®: IEEE 802.11 b/g

HTC ExtUSBTM (11-pin mini-USB 2.0 and audio jack in one)
Camera Main camera: 5.0 mega-pixel colour camera with auto and touch focus

Second camera: VGA CMOS colour camera
Audio supported formats AAC, AAC+, eAAC+, AMR-NB, AMR-WB, QCP, MP3, WMA, WAV, MIDI and M4A
Video supported formats WMV, ASF, MP4, 3GP, 3G2, M4V and AVI
Battery 1100mAh rechargeable Lithium-ion battery
Standby/Talk Time WCDMA: up to 500 hours/up to 300 minutes

GSM: up to 360 hours/up to 340 minutes

Video call time: up to 150 minutes

(The above are subject to network and phone usage)
Expansion Slot microSD™ memory card (SD 2.0 compatible)
AC Adapter Voltage range/frequency: 100 ~ 240V AC, 50/60 Hz

DC output: 5V and 1A
Special Features FM Radio, G-Sensor



hTC Snap - Get Closer To ... Who Matters



Specification

Processor : Qualcomm® MSM 7225™, 528 MHz

Operating System : Windows Mobile® 6.1 Standard
Memory : ROM: 256 MB , RAM: 192 MB
Dimensions : 116.5 X 61.5 X 12.0 mm ( 4.59 X 2.42 X 0.47 inches)
Weight : 120 grams (4.23 ounces) with battery
Display : 2.4-inch TFT-LCD with LED back light and QVGA resolution
Network : HSDPA/WCDMA: * Europe/Asia: 900/2100 MHz * Up to 7.2 Mbps down-link speed
Quad-band GSM/GPRS/EDGE: * Europe/Asia: 850/900/1800/1900 MHz
Device Control : Trackball with Enter button
Keyboard : 4-row QWERTY keyboard
GPS : Internal GPS antenna
Connectivity : Bluetooth® 2.0 with Enhanced Data Rate and A2DP for wireless stereo headsets Wi-Fi®: IEEE 802.11 b/g HTC ExtUSB™ (11-pin mini-USB 2.0 and audio jack in one)
Camera : 2.0 megapixel color camera with fixed focus
Audio supported formats : AAC, AAC+, eAAC+, AMR, AWB, QCP, MP3, WMA, WAV, MIDI
Video supported formats : WMV, ASF, MP4, 3GP, 3G2, M4V, AVI
Battery : Rechargeable Lithium-ion battery Capacity : 1500 mAh Talk time: * Up to 300 minutes for WCDMA * Up to 510 minutes for GSM Standby time: * Up to 480 hours for WCDMA * Up to 380 hours for GSM
Expansion Slot : microSD™ memory card (SD 2.0 compatible)
AC Adapter : Voltage range/frequency: 100 ~ 240V AC, 50/60 Hz
DC output: 5V and 1A


Sunday, June 28, 2009

The Palm® Pre™ phone is available on the Sprint network



Specification

Operating system : Palm® webOS™
Network specs : 3G EVDO Rev A
Display : 3.1-inch touch screen with a vibrant 24-bit color 320x480 resolution HVGA display
Keyboard : Physical QWERTY keyboard
Email : Microsoft Exchange email with Microsoft®
Direct Push Technology
POP3/IMAP (Yahoo, Gmail, AOL, Hotmail, etc).
Messaging : Integrated IM, SMS, and MMS
GPS : Built-in GPS
Digital camera : 3 megapixel camera with LED flash and
extended depth of field
Sensors : Ambient light, accelerometer, and proximity
Media formats supported : Audio Formats: MP3, AAC, AAC+, AMR, QCELP, WAV
Video Formats: MPEG-4, H.263, H.264
Image Formats: GIF, JPEG, PNG, BMP
Wireless connectivity : Wi-Fi 802.11b/g with WPA, WPA2, WEP, 802.1X authentication
Bluetooth® 2.1 + EDR with A2DP stereo Bluetooth support
Memory : 8GB (~7GB user available)
USB mass storage support
Connector : MicroUSB connector with USB 2.0 Hi-Speed
Headphone jack : 3.5mm stereo
Palm Touchstone™ : Compatible
Charging Dock6
Dimensions : Width: 59.5mm (2.3 inches)
Height: 100.5mm (3.9 inches)
Thickness: 16.95mm (0.67 inches)
Weight : 135 grams (4.76 ounces)

PENTAX Optio W80 - Waterproof digital compact camera

HOYA CORPORATION PENTAX Imaging Systems Division is pleased to announce the launch of the PENTAX Optio W80 digital compact camera. In addition to its outstanding waterproof, dustproof and coldproof capabilities — which allow for up to two hours of continuous underwater photography at a depth down to five meters — the new Optio W80 offers outstanding shockproof performance to withstand a fall from a height of one meter.





Major Features

1.Further enhanced waterproof and dustproof performance
By creating tighter external joints for a more airtight camera body, PENTAX has improved the Optio W80’s underwater picture-taking performance from four meters for the previous models to five meters, and for up to two hours of continuous operation. Along with this outstanding, IPX 8 (or JIS Class 8) waterproof performance, the Optio W80 also provides remarkable dustproof performance equivalent to IPX 6 (or JIS Class 6) and exceptional coldproof performance for reliable operation at temperatures as low as –10°C. These features make it perfect for photographing outdoor activities, such as skiing, marine sports and fishing. It can be also used without worry in other situations where water or dirt can be a concern, such as in the garden or kitchen.

2.Exceptional shockproof performance
Special shock-absorbent material has been applied at crucial points throughout the Optio W80’s inner body, while all components have been redesigned to be more rigid and durable. This means that the Optio W80 can withstand a fall from a height of one meter* without damage to the body, further enhancing its reliability in harsh shooting conditions.

3.Optical 5X zoom lens for excellent zoom coverage from wide angle to telephoto
Despite its compact dimensions, the Optio W80 features an optical 5X zoom lens covering focal lengths from 5mm to 25mm (equivalent in the 35mm format to approximately 28mm wide angle to 140mm telephoto). Thanks to this wide zoom range, the Optio W80 can be used for a wide variety of subjects and scenes, from spectacular landscape, majestic architecture and group shots to tight snapshots from a distance. Coupled with the Intelligent Zoom function, which allows even tighter zooming in on the subject, the zoom range can be extended to approximately 31.3 times.

4.High-quality HD-proportioned movie recording
The Optio W80 captures beautiful, flawless movie clips at 16:9 high-definition TV proportions (1280 x 720 pixels)** at a frame rate of 30 frames per second. It also comes equipped with advanced, user-friendly features designed to facilitate movie recording: Movie SR (Shake Reduction) mode, which automatically compensates camera shake during movie shooting; and Underwater Movie mode, which automatically optimizes all camera settings for underwater movie shooting.
5.High image quality
Combining approximately 12.1 effective megapixels with the PENTAX-developed imaging engine and high-performance PENTAX zoom lens, the Optio W80 delivers brilliant, high-quality images with well-defined details. Even when images are enlarged to larger sizes, the user is assured of sharp, high-resolution prints with edge-to-edge sharpness.

6.Triple anti-shake protection to prevent different types of camera shake
1. Pixel Track SR mode
When recording still images, the Optio W80’s new Digital SR (Shake Reduction) mode effectively compensates for camera shake by processing affected images.
2. High-Sensitivity SR mode***
When it detects low-lighting conditions in still-image shooting, the Optio W80 automatically raises its sensitivity to as high as ISO 6400, making it possible to use a higher shutter speed. This effectively minimizes the adverse effects of camera shake and subject shake under poor lighting conditions.
3. Movie SR mode****
During movie recording, the Optio W80 prevents blurry images by effectively minimizing annoying camera shake through the use of exclusive software.

*** When the High-Sensitivity SR mode is selected, the recorded size is fixed to 5M (2592 x 1944 pixels).
**** When the Movie SR mode is selected, the angle of view becomes narrower than normal shooting.

7.Auto Picture mode for automatic selection of eight different shooting modes
The Optio W80 features the PENTAX-original Auto Picture mode, which automatically selects the most appropriate shooting mode for a given subject or scene by detecting the subject’s lighting and other conditions. This user-friendly mode not only makes the right mode choice for the photographer (from Landscape, Portrait, Night Scene, Night Scene Portrait, Flower, Sport, Standard and Candlelight modes), but also features an auto macro mode, which automatically switches the camera’s focus range to macro in close-up applications.

8.Automatic recognition of up to 32 faces in a mere 0.03 seconds
The Optio W80 features the advanced Face Recognition AF & AE function, a great tool in casual shooting of people. This user-friendly function automatically detects up to 32 faces in the image field, then optimizes their focus and exposure settings in only about 0.03 seconds. The Optio W80 is also equipped with the Smile Capture mode, which automatically releases the shutter the moment the camera detects the subject’s smile, as well as the Blink Detection function, which warns the photographer when the subject’s eyes close at the time of shutter release.

9.Large LCD monitor for effortless outdoor viewing
Despite its compact body, the Optio W80 features a large 2.5-inch high-brightness color LCD monitor with approximately 230,000 dots. This monitor is treated with a special AR (Anti-Reflection) coating to cut the glare of external light and minimize annoying reflections, making it easy to view recorded images even in bright sunlight.

10.Other features
1. Macro mode to record dramatic close-up images of a subject from as close as one centimeter
2. Digital Wide function to compose extra-wide-angle images (equivalent to an image taken with an approx. 21mm lens in 35mm format) from two images
3. 20 digital filters, including Toy Camera and Retro, to add distinctive visual effects to recorded images
4. SP (Super Protect) coating applied to the front surface of the zoom lens to repel water, grime and finger marks
5. O-CC932 Protector Jacket (available as an optional accessory) to protect the camera body from scratches and grime
6. AF-assisting spot beam projector (ON/OFF switchable) to assist autofocusing operation in the dark
7. New D-Range setting to prevent whitewashed (overexposed) and blacked-out (underexposed) areas in an image
8. Frame composite function (with 90 frames stored in the camera) to shoot or compose images with decorative photo frames
9. ACDSee for PENTAX 3.0 image viewing, editing and filing software included (compatible with Windows Vista™)

LG-GD900 Crystal - World’s first transparent design




World’s first transparent design, LG-GD900 Crystal.

Style that will surprise you. Style that glows among others. Style that is born from technology. A future that you will meet today. Do not expect the expected. See for yourself.

1. Design

- Unusual item
• World’s first transparent design phone
• Emotional white lighting in the dark
• Slim and stylish inner slide
• The keypad is protected by tempered glass
• Transparent GUI that completes the transparent look

- LG’s innovative design leadership
• Success and heritage of LG’s premium design handsets (Black Label Series & PRADA Phone)
• Design heritage from previous design award-winning handsets – iF, Red dot and etc.
• Design portfolio expansion that suggests a new design concept

2. Usability

- Transparent Touchpad
• Familiar way to navigate contents like a laptop touchpad
• Enabling quick and direct access to favorite menus with Gesture Shortcut
• Minimizing unintended commands and efficiently expanding touch area
• Easy handwriting & editing without covering the main LCD screen
• Multi-touch control supporting zoom in and out with a simple touch of fingertips
• Intuitive touch wheel for fine-tuning in media player, gallery and camera

- S-class UI
• Intuitive, Fast and Fun
• Fast processing and rich colorful 3D graphics
• Direct access to multimedia features through extension of space from 2D to 3D
• Easy searching through fingertip rolling
• Dynamic and visually stunning 3D UI

- 3”WVGA LCD wide full touchscreen
• Provide good watching circumstances through vivid colors, high resolution and wide big screen
• Multi-touch control supporting zoom in and out with a simple touch of fingertips
• Accelerometer sensor for auto rotating display when viewing
• Proximity sensor preventing touch input while getting a phone call



Specification

Messaging
Video MMS O
E-mail O
SMS/MMS O

Basic Specifications
Type Full Touch Slider (with Crystal Touchpad)
RF band HSDPA 7.2 Mbps, WEDGE, GPRS, UMTS 2.1G, 900 (or 2.1G/850), GSM( (850/900/1800/1900), EDGE,
Dimension [LxWxD] (mm) 105 * 52.5 * 13.5mm
Standard Battery, Max (mAh) 1000mAh, Li-ion
Stand-by Time, Max (hrs) Up to 300 hrs*
Talk Time (hrs) Up to 6 hrs(2G), Up to 4hrs(3G)
Display External LCD (pixel) #of Color TFT touchscreen, 16Mcolors
Vibration Alert O
Touch Screen Capacitive / Multi-touch/ 3D Active flash UI(S-class UI)
Internet
WAP (version) 2.0
Browser xHTML 1.1, HTML 4.01 / Internet Full Browsing
Data Connectivity
IrDA X
USB/PC Sync O (Ver. 2.0 FS for Sync, HS for MSC, MTP),
WLAN O Wi-Fi 802.11 b,g
Bluetooth O (A2DP Ver. 2.1)
PIM
Scheduler/Alarm O
Phonebook (# of names) O (1000)
Personalization
Wallpaper/Screen Saver O
Picture/Ringtone Downloading O / O
Advanced Features
Video Telephony O
Java (version) MIDP 2.0, CLDC 1.1
MIDI (palyphonic) 64
Built-in Game (# of games) / Java Game (data CD) 2 touchscreen friendly built-in games
VOD/AOD O / O
Internal Memory (MB) 1.5GB
External Memory (MB) MicroSD slot (TransFlash), up to 32GB
OS X
Camera (main/sub) 8.0 Mega Pixel, AF, 1/2.8" , CMOS
Multi-Media Players -Audio codec: MP3, AAC/AAC+/E-AAC+/AMR-NB/WB/WB+, WMA/WMAPro, Ogg-Vorbis, AC3, MIDI -Video codec: H.263: 4CIF(704x480@30fps, 704x576@25fps, upto 10Mbps), H.263+/MPEG4/H.264/WMV9(VC-1): D1(720x480@30fps and 720x576 25fps, upto 10Mbps)
Document Viewer MS office, PDF, Text
FM Radio O
Speakerphone Speaker Phone Mode
Accessories
TV Out Cable O

3G+ inside, live outside

- Intel® ATOM™ Processor
- Genuine Windows® XP Home
- 3G+ embedded modem
- 10” wide LCD display
- Super lightweight, at 1.19kg.
- Black, White, Pink, All in one color

3G+ Connection
3G+ Internet access anytime, anywhere. At the park, at the cafe, on the move. Wherever you may roam, you're online. The standout networking capability allows you to email, shop online, chat or just surf the web. It's the best way to stay connected.
- 3G+ embedded modem

Portability
Lighter and more compact with longer battery life. At 1.19kg light, it's light as a book. Anyone can carry it around with ease. With a 10 inch monitor it slips into any backpacks or handbags. In classrooms or in the subway, there's always space to open up your laptop. Not to be outdone by its compact size and weight is the amazing battery life. The must have item for those constantly on the move.
- Super lightweight, at 1.19kg.
- 10" wide LCD display
- 3cell battery
optional 6cell battery

Convenience
Convenient and packed with functions.
With the wide keyboard with responsive keys there's no need to worry about typos.
The bigger SHIFT key makes typing easier. Enjoy taking better pictures and uninterrupted video conferencing. It's all thanks to a hard disk with ample storage capacity that let's you store all that you need to store, and a 1.3 megapixel webcam. And that's not all. With the Intel ® ATOM™ Processor and a power efficient LED backlight, you can't help but love it. Its convenience can surely make a difference in your life.
- Wide keyboard
- Genuine Widows ® XP Home
- 160GB HDD
- 1.3 Megapixel webcam
- Intel ® ATOM™ Processor
- LED backlight

Style
Compact style you want to show off. Comes in black, white and pink. With the "All-in-one" color scheme it looks fabulous from any angle. You can't wait to show it off. With a beautiful sheen and smooth corners it glows with an air of sophistication. The compact style goes with any wardrobe. That's right. It's the must have item that let's your sense of style shine brighter.
- Black white pink, All in one color
- Artistic design with the right curves.

Notebook [Asus - U6V Bamboo] - Inspired by Nature, Designed for Style


A Seamless Marriage of Art and Engineering
With the organic tactility, refreshing scent and minimalist aesthetics of bamboo lend the ASUS Bamboo Series notebook an arresting aura of spirituality, warmth and old world charm that synthetic materials and cold, impersonal metals will struggle to replicate. With every touch, users will be able to feel the difference – the bamboo gives an instant sense of familiarity, just like the sensation one would get from running one's fingertips across furniture. The air of individuality of each piece can be further enhanced by several treatments that yield different colors, or by laser etching distinctive designs onto the ASUS Bamboo Series notebook’s bamboo-clad cover.

Bamboo as an Alternative Material: The Natural Choice ASUS has achieved international renown for its research into, and inspired use of, biodegradable materials such as leather in its products, but its decision to embrace bamboo is nothing short of ingenious. Through the use of bamboo which has an immense tensile strength that rivals that of many metal alloys, the ASUS Bamboo notebook is highly resilient – an attribute proven conclusively by the fact that it is the first notebook to have survived the unforgiving conditions of snow-capped Qomolangma Peak, which stands at a staggering height of 8,848 meters (29,028 feet). Bamboo also has a renewal rate that no other plant can match. It has been known to grow 60cm in just 24 hours, reaching its maximum height in several years. Bamboo is also capable of regenerating itself upon harvesting without necessitating replanting, making it possibly the perfect renewable resource.

It's Easy Being Green The crux of the message borne by the ASUS Bamboo Series notebook is that “it’s easy being green”. Being green is a simple matter of making smart, environmentally-conscious purchasing decisions. Choosing the ASUS Bamboo Series notebook – or any of ASUS’ notebooks, all of which were designed and manufactured in strict adherence to the same rigorous green policies and standards that governed the development of the ASUS Bamboo Series notebook – over less green alternatives, will help to preserve the Earth in no small measure.


Specifications
Operating System : Genuine Windows Vista® Ultimate,Genuine Windows Vista® Business,Genuine Windows Vista® Home Premium

Main Memory : DDR2
800 MHz SDRAM, 2 x SODIMM socket for expansion up to 4GB SDRAM
Display : 12.1" WXGA LED backlight ColorShine,Color-Shine (Glare-type),Asus Splendid Video Intelligent Technology
Video Graphics & Memory : NVIDIANVIDIA® GeForce® 9300M GS 256MB VRAM FSB 1066 Max
External
Hard Drive : 2.5" 9.5mm SATA , 320GB,5400rpm , 250GB,5400rpm
Card Reader : 8 in 1 card reader:, SD,MMC,MS,MS-Pro,xD,Smart Media,mini SD w/ adapter,MS-Duo,MS-Pro Duo via adapter
Video Camera : 0.3 Mega Pixel web camera
Audio : Built-in Azalia compliant audio chip, with 3D effect & full duplex Built-in speaker and microphone
Battery Pack & Life : 3/6/9 cells: 2400/4800/7800 mAh,
Dimension & Weight : 30 x 22 x 2.53 - 3.16 cm (W x D x H) , 1.57 kg, with 3 cell battery pack ,1.38kg(w/o battry pack)

ASUS - VK266H - Personal Entertainment on Desk


Full HD 1080p for High-resolution Digital Content Display

* 16:10 wide screen with 1920×1200 resolution supports Full HD 1080p vision.
* Embedded HDMI simplifies cabling and provides the highest- quality video and audio experience.
* Pristine and stunning clarity of HD DVD and Blu-ray Discs.
* Great for both video games and HD DVD movies playback.

Advanced Video Technologies for Exceptional Visuals
ASCR (ASUS Smart Contrast Ratio) Technology automatically adjusts the luminance of the backlight for better displays according to the image contents, and improves the contrast ratio to 20000:1 – resulting in more realistic depictions of night scenes during games or movies.

Trace Free Technology delivers 2ms quick response time (gray-to-gray) for smooth video display and gaming without ghosting.
Aspect Control function allows users to select a preferred display mode among Full and 4:3 for true-to-life gaming or movie watching without any data loss or image distortion.

Splendid™ Video Intelligence Technology adopts a color engine to detect activation and usage of video applications and automatically optimizes image quality with intelligent color, brightness, contrast and sharpness corrections for the best visual results. The Splendid™ offers 5 video modes designed for scenery, theater, gaming, night view, and standard images, 3 skin tones of yellowish, natural and reddish to add a human touch to videos on PC. You can see optimized images on screen and select five modes via hotkey quickly at your will.

Multimedia Enjoyment Supported by Rich Video and PC Inputs

* Various PC/ video inputs and outputs link all gears into one LCD monitor, including HDMI, DVI, D-sub, Component(YPbPr) input, PC audio input, SPDIF audio output and earphone jack.
* Built-in 3Wx2 hidden stereo speakers for multimedia enjoyment.
* Interoperable with consumer electronics, such as Blu-ray Disc players, DVD players, game consoles, etc.


Innovative Integration with Real-time Video Communication

* Built-in rotatable 2.0M pixel webcam is easy to conduct face-to-face live conversations with family, friends or online game partners.
* It features Smart EV (Exposure Value) Control technology to cleverly compensate for poor lighting conditions.
* Plug-and-play for easy connection and easy use through the USB interface without installing extra drivers.
* Create your own video clip and side show by bundled LifeFrame2 software.


Stylish and User-friendly Design for Modern Sophistication

* The glossy piano-black and slim frame front bezel exudes the most enduring classics of style.
* Convenient key controls for functional set-up in the multi-language OSD.
* Cable manager gets rid of tangling cables and wires.
* Easily detachable base for wall mount.
* VESA Wall Mount Standard (100 x 100 mm ).
* 25° ( forward 5°, backwards 20° )Tilting Angle.
* KENSINGTON Security Lock.



Complete After-Sale Service

* 3-year system warranty
* 3-year panel warranty
* Free pick-up service ( in specific countries)

Saturday, June 27, 2009

BeamBox outs MiLi Evolution Mini Power Projector


Pocket projectors -- if they aren't quite 'all the rage' -- crop up all over the place these days. Beambox has teamed up with MiLi (makers of some fine iPhone chargers) on this newest one. The MiLi Evolution Mini Power Projector works in conjunction with your iPhone or iPod touch, docking it into the unit which then acts as projector and charger in one. The LCOS projector boasts 10 lumens of brightness for VGA projection of an image from 3 to 70 inches. It'll be about $255 when it's released around the end of July. One more shot after the break.

Friday, June 26, 2009

HTC Touch Pro™ - Power Meets Beauty, Work Meets Play


HTC Touch Pro™ brings together elegant touch screen response with the direct precision of keyboard entry… leaving out nothing to deliver a powerhouse communication tool in a beautiful, compact design.
The 2.8-inch VGA touch screen provides four times the resolution of most smart devices, making email, documents and web pages sharper and easier to work with than ever before.
HTC’s rich, touch-responsive interface, TouchFLO™ 3D, provides a stunningly intuitive way to zip through common tasks like messaging, calendar checks or making calls. Delve a little deeper to find that playing media files, searching for contacts and surfing the web are also responsive to your touch.
The web browser puts the full Internet in the palm of your hand. Websites look just like they do on a PC, and TouchFLO™ 3D makes it easy to pan around and zoom in on exactly the information you’re looking for. If you need a wide screen, simply tilt the Touch Pro sideways and the page switches to landscape view.
Slide out the 5-row QWERTY keyboard to make light work of typing-intensive tasks like composing email or working on Microsoft Office® documents… perfect for when your day takes a serious turn.
High speed connectivity will keep you in touch with colleagues and contacts wherever you are. Integrated GPS can be used with maps software for a full turn-by-turn satellite navigation experience.
Built-in Wi-Fi and TV-out functionality* mean you can hook up to the local wireless hot spot to surf, then deliver the perfect PowerPoint® presentation without a laptop in sight.
A beautiful angle on business, the HTC Touch Pro introduces effortless presence to enterprise-standard communications.

Specification

Processor Qualcomm® MSM7201A™ 528 MHz
Operating System Windows Mobile® 6.1 Professional
Memory ROM: 512 MB
RAM: 288MB
Dimensions 102 mm (L) X 51 mm (W) X 18.05 mm (T)
Weight 165 g (with battery)
Display 2.8-inch TFT-LCD flat touch-sensitive screen with VGA resolution
Network HSPA/WCDMA:
* Europe/Asia: 900/2100 MHz
* Up to 2 Mbps up-link and 7.2 Mbps down-link speeds
Quad-band GSM/GPRS/EDGE:
* Europe/Asia: 850/900/1800/1900 MHz
Device Control TouchFLO™ 3D
Touch-sensitive navigation control
Keyboard Slide-out 5-row QWERTY keyboard
GPS Internal GPS antenna
Connectivity Bluetooth® 2.0 with EDR
Wi-Fi®: IEEE 802.11 b/g
HTC ExtUSB™ (11-pin mini-USB 2.0, audio jack, and TV Out* in one)
Camera

Main camera: 3.2 megapixel color camera with auto focus and flash light
Second camera: VGA CMOS color camera
Audio Built-in microphone, speaker and FM radio with RDS
Ring tone supported formats:
* MP3, AAC, AAC+, WMA, WAV, and AMR-NB
* 40 polyphonic and standard MIDI format 0 and 1 (SMF)/SP MIDI
Battery Rechargeable Lithium-ion or Lithium-ion polymer battery
Capacity: 1340 mAh
Talk time:
* Up to 378 minutes for WCDMA
* Up to 419 minutes for GSM
Standby time:
* Up to 462 hours for WCDMA
* Up to 367 hours for GSM
Video call time: Up to 189 minutes for WCDMA
(The above are subject to network and phone usage.)
Expansion Slot microSD™ memory card (SD 2.0 compatible)
AC Adapter Voltage range/frequency: 100 ~ 240V AC, 50/60 Hz
DC output: 5V and 1A

Garmin® eTrex Legend HCx Handheld GPS

Total Price: $191.99

Deep foliage, nor canyons faze the rugged Garmin eTrex Legend HCx. Its high sensitivity receiver holds a GPS signal in the toughest environments. Similar to the Legend Cx, this handheld navigator also has a bright color screen, microSD™ card slot and automatic routing for wherever adventure takes you.

Features:

* Automatic routing - turn by turn routing on roads
* Geocaching mode
* Outdoor GPS games, Hunt/fish calendar
* Sun and moon information
* Area calculation
* Custom POIs - ability to add additional points of interest
* One year limited warranty

Specifications:

* Display type: 256 level color TFT
* Display resolution: 176 x 220 pixels
* Weight: 5.5 oz with batteries
* Battery: 2 AA batteries (not included)
* Battery life: up to 25 hours
* Waterproof
* High-sensitivity receiver
* Basemap: Yes
* Ability to add maps: Yes
* Accepts data cards: microSD card (not included)
* Waypoints/favorites/locations: 1000
* Track log: 10,000 points, 20 saved tracks

In the Box:

* eTrex Legend HCx
* Basemap, MapSource® Trip and Waypoint Manager
* USB cable
* Wrist strap
* Owner's manual on disk, Quick reference guide

Curvable LED Display - Toshiba TR2006R 6mm


The Toshiba TR2006R LED Display System delivers outstanding picture quality for demanding indoor applications where ultra-high resolution image quality is essential. This advanced 6mm screen is the first curvable LED system having the ability to curve both concave and convex. It features a 170° angle for maximum audience impact making it perfect for small screen presentations. Like all of our systems, the TR2006R is lightweight, low maintenance and can be used in both modular and fixed installation applications.

Specifications

LED Pixels 6 mm pitch - 3 in 1 (RGB) SMD-type (Surface-Mount Display) LEDs
Brightness 2,400 cd/square meter (Calibrated)
Display Colors over 1 billion colors
Image Depth approximately 1,024 steps, 10 bit minimum
Viewing Angle 170 degrees from any angle
Pixel Number 64 (H) x 64 (V)
Display Size 384 x 384 mm (15.12" x 15.12") = 0.15 square meters (1.6 square feet) (approx. 21-inch diagonally)
Weight 9 Kg (19.84 lbs)
Power Consumption 230 Watt (MAX)
Power Supply AC100V - 240V single phase
Curved Up to 20 degrees concave / Up to 10 degrees convex
Minimum Radius Concave = 1.1 meters (3.61 ft) / Convex = 2.2 meters (7.22 ft)

HTC Hero - Be Brave Be Yourself

HTC Hero is our first phone to embody HTC Sense™ - an intuitive, seamless experience built upon three fundamental principles - make it mine, stay close, and discover the unexpected.


Make it Mine
With HTC Hero, personalization reaches a level never before possible. Rather than burying important content under layers of menus, the HTC Hero lets you put it at glance view, with a selection of widgets that can be placed right on the home screen. The widgets themselves can be personalized with a variety of designs and sizes that best match your personality.
With Scenes, a new profile feature, HTC Hero becomes multiple phones in one. Create and switch between Scenes that reflect different moments in your life. Your Hero becomes a weekend phone that helps you relax with your choice of tunes, catch up with your favorite friends and capture some memories with HTC Footprints™. And when you go on a trip, your phone becomes your personal guide and gives you instant access to local time, weather and maps.

Stay Close
Today, staying in touch with the people in your life means managing a variety of communication channels and applications ranging from phone calls and emails to Facebook updates. HTC Hero makes staying close as simple as turning to your friend and saying hello. When you view people, you see the different ways to get in touch, you also see all your interactions like emails sent to your personal and work accounts. You can even check for social network updates and event notices as well as see the latest pictures your friends uploaded to popular photo sharing sites.

Discover the Unexpected
Many of the most memorable moments in your life are experienced, not explaine
d. Even basic functions like the dialer will pleasantly surprise you on the HTC Hero. You can find a person by dialing their phone number or simply by dialing the first few letters of their name.
With HTC Hero, you can look at things through different perspectives. Your inbox is not just a list of emails, but a catalog of conversations, a collection of notes flagged as important, and a document library of all your emails with attachments. Your Album is not just the photos saved on your phone. It is also a gateway to online collections of you and your friends on Facebook or Flickr.
Search just about anything, anywhere on your HTC Hero. The dedicated Search button combs through tweets in Twitter™, locates people in your contact list, finds emails in your inbox, searches through appointments in the calendar and very nearly finds needles in haystacks.



Specification

Processor Qualcomm® MSM7200A™, 528 MHz
Operating System Android™
Memory ROM: 512 MB
RAM: 288 MB
Dimensions (LxWxT) 112 x 56.2 x 14.35 mm ( 4.41 x 2.21 x 0.57 inches)
Weight 135 grams ( 4.76 ounces) with battery
Display 3.2-inch TFT-LCD touch-sensitive screen with 320x480 HVGA resolution
Network HSPA/WCDMA:
- 900/2100 MHz
- Up to 2 Mbps up-link and 7.2 Mbps down-link speeds
Quad-band GSM/GPRS/EDGE:
- 850/900/1800/1900 MHz
Device Control Trackball with Enter button
GPS Internal GPS antenna
Connectivity Bluetooth® 2.0 with Enhanced Data Rate and A2DP for wireless stereo headsets
Wi-Fi®: IEEE 802.11 b/g
HTC ExtUSB™ (11-pin mini-USB 2.0 and audio jack in one)
3.5 mm audio jack
Camera 5.0 megapixel color camera with auto focus
Audio supported formats MP3, AAC(AAC, AAC+, AAC-LC), AMR-NB, WAV, MIDI and Windows Media® Audio 9
Video supported formats MPEG-4, H.263, H.264 and Windows Media® Video 9
Battery Rechargeable Lithium-ion battery
Capacity: 1350 mAh
Talk time:
- Up to 420 minutes for WCDMA
- Up to 470 minutes for GSM
Standby time:
- Up to 750 hours for WCDMA
- Up to 440 hours for GSM
Expansion Slot microSD™ memory card (SD 2.0 compatible)
AC Adapter Voltage range/frequency: 100 ~ 240V AC, 50/60 Hz
DC output: 5V and 1A
Special Features G-sensor
Digital Compass

Thursday, June 25, 2009

Waterproof Case for Canon VIXIA HF20 - WP-V1




Canon are launching the new WP-V1 waterproof camera case for its VIXIA HF20 and HF200 flash memory camcorders. With WP-V1 you can shoot video and photos while underwater.The cases are fully waterproof and allow the camera to work at depths of 130 feet.

Gold Bullion Wireless Mouse


An interesting wireless mouse, like a gold bullion. The Internet fueled much of the wealth to create new billionaires, perhaps the mouse can help you to success.

Price: £24.99
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