Selasa, 11 Agustus 2009

Samsung N510 mini-notebook


Further news on the 11.6” Samsung N510 mini-notebook has been revealed today.

Netbook Choice has discovered there are more models of the Samsung N510. Not only is there the N510, but also a N508 and N510 model. No details on what specs they have though. I would guess a model without ION would be in there. Netbook Choice suggests a model with a smaller 10-inch display.

Netbook News Italia has discovered that the N510 will be using the ION LE chipset which is designed for Windows XP and DirectX 9. (The regular ION supports DirectX 10 and works with Vista/Windows 7)

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ASUS Disney Netpal


Well Disney fans, you’ve waited patiently and now you shall be rewarded. Not with a Mickey Mouse branded gadget, but with the ability to pre-order the “Magic Blue” and “Princess Pink” Netpal netbooks. You’ve been waiting for two months after all.

The netbook features a wacky paintjob, custom XP themes, shell control for parents and for all we know Tinkerbell will fly out and sprinkle fairy dust on the keyboard. Both versions are available to order now for $350 and they ship this week.

Try to contain yourself until it arrives.

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World Of Warcraft Themes Blackberry


World of Warcraft has a huge fanbase. The kinds of fans that are actually into tech as well. So it makes sense to have a World of Warcraft Today theme for the BlackBerry Curve. WoW fans can now get in-game graphics and icons on their communications devices, and probably helpful reminders about any guild raids they may have planned.

Just when you thought you could get a gamer out of the WoW universe for a few minutes, something like this comes along and pulls them back in. Sure, it’s not like you get to play on your iPhone, but the theme certainly gives BlackBerry that in game feel. Horde and Alliance themes can’t be far behind.

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Senin, 10 Agustus 2009

DELL introduces 3 monitor


Dell has introduced three new LCD monitors on the quiet. The models in question are the Dell ST2310 for $229, the E2210H for $199 and E2010H for $139. They are available in 23″, 22″ and 20″ sizes. This trio is aimed at movie junkies, as they sport extra wide 16:9 aspect ratios.

The ST2310 and E2210H have native 1080p (1920 x 1080 pixels) resolution support, while the E2010H has a resolution of just 1600 x 900 pixels. These are pretty affordable monitors if you are in the market for a new one.

The ST2310 is adjustable with 360° rotation combined with a panel tilt of up to 4° forward and 21° backward.

Applle Mac Folder



It’s like a Mac and a folder in one. The Mac Folder. Not all that different from any other laptop really, but you probably want Apple to make one very soon. The UI has been redesigned to work like the interfaces seen on the iPod Touch and iPhone.

You’ll also get a multi-touch screen and it’s uber thin. But what’s with those huge keyboard keys? They look big enough for grandma to use. After she calls you and asks you how that is.

So do you want one? Or pass?

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Onkyo TX-NR807


Onkyo has unveiled a new home AV receiver that means business. It’s the company’s first that includes Pandora, Rhapsody, and Sirius streaming internet radio support. The Onyko TX-NR807 supports DLNA 1.5 media streaming, for playback of media stored on networked computers
and drives, along with six HDMI ports, Faroudja DCDi Cinema 1080p upscaling and both Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio.

You’ll also get Audyssey DSX soundstage extension processing and support for MP3, WMA, FLAC, Lossless, Ogg Vorbis and AAC files, a bi-directional remote control, ethernet port and 7.1 surround sound. There’s more. The TX-NR807 also supports multi-room audio, with powered zone two and three options and a serial port for system integration and more.

This is a serious receiver. The Onkyo TX-NR807 will cost you $1,099.

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Lg XCanvas home theater



The latest XCanvas home theater from LG looks pretty futuristic and is available in two different varieties. The HT964TZ (5.1ch) and HT564DG (2.1ch) come in the unique form of a glass of champagne with a red wine color.

Both models support only DVDs with LG’s state of the art upscaling technology. No price on these yet, but just look at them, they are sure to be an expensive non-Blu-ray option. Currently they are only available in Korea.

Why would they not support Blu-Ray? Oh well. I guess they just love them some DVDs.





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Mercury skate



I have seen the future of skates and its name is Mercury. It’s finally skating weather for those of you who enjoy it, but all that vibration due to crappy roads and sidewalks takes away from the experience, doesn’t it?

Maybe designer Pouyan Mokhtarani will make it a more pleasant experience with these skates that look like they are still scorching hot due to arriving from the future. Springs and airbags in the shoes could make skating feel as smooth as ice skating. Judging by the looks of these skates, skating may even be like flying.

I can’t even skate and I want to wear them


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Lego film projector


This tiny LEGO movie theater is awesome. It actually features a working, very tiny movie projector. The projector works at 24 fps, so it may not be good picture quality, but Lego minifigs have a different eyesight than you have. It’s nicely detailed. Even the seats are numbered. Make sure you check out the video below.

The builder, Ricardo M. Oliv, did an awesome job. Now all he needs is full length movies and he can sell tickets to other geeks who can sit their minifigs in the seats with a miniature popcorn and soda.

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Glassy cell phone Concept


Tokyo-based designer Mac Funamizu is at it again. This time he has come up with a concept design for a phone that Wonder Woman would love to have in her invisible jet. The Glassy Glassy cell phone concept.

The entire phone is transparent until you turn it on. That’s when the screen and keypad light up so you can press the buttons accordingly. It’s sure to get lost easier and blend into its surroundings. Where the battery is, I have no idea. Hopefully, its stronger than glass.

And it will be a fingerprint magnet for sure.



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battle machines combine laser tag and rc toys


Yeah, I really like remote controlled toys. I have always liked them since I was a kid and the only thing that has changed today is that my RC toys are more expensive. Show me a RC toy that also offers lasers and I am sold.

Jada Toys has announced a new line of RC vehicles called Battle Machines RC toys. The cars are 12-inches long and come in several different designs and three different vehicles. You can choose from a 2006 Mustang GT, 1969 Camaro SS, and a 1999 Chevy Silverado Dooley.

The vehicles can be had in single or twin packs and the cars feature laser tag and shields for Death Race-style play. The cars come in 27MHz and 49Mhz frequencies, each supporting three different vehicles for up to six vehicles at one time. The dual packs sell for $49.99 and single packs sell for $29.99.



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Logitech Harmony 1100 universal remote control



I talked about the Logitech Harmony 1100 universal remote control back in February when we learned that the slick tablet style remote would sell for about $500. Today we are going to take a hands on look at the Harmony 1100 and see if the touchscreen beauty is worth all that cash. If you are in need of a universal remote for your complex home theater and those cheap, checkout line remotes can’t handle your gear, this may be just the product you need. Read on for all of the details on the Logitech Harmony 1100.

Features & Specifications

The Logitech Harmony 1100 is a rectangular remote with a 3.5-inch touchscreen and a backlit screen and keys. Dedicated keys for channel and volume along with other functions are integrated and the remote supports RF devices with an optional RF Extender. Power for the remote comes from a rechargeable lithium ion battery and a charge station is included. The Logitech Harmony 1100 can control up to 15 devices, including home automation gear and programs via a USB connection to your PC
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In Use

The first thing most people notice about the Logitech Harmony 1100 is the price. At $499.99 MSRP, it is not cheap and is not something that the average person with a DVD player and a cable box will want to buy. The Logitech Harmony 1100 is a remote for the home theater and home automation enthusiast that needs a remote that is easy to program for lots of components and makes using a complex home theater easier — something the Logitech Harmony 1100 offers in spades.

Programming the remote is very easy and requires software to be installed on your computer and a USB connection to the computer. The software works with Windows and Mac computers. To program the remote all you need to know are the brand and model number of your components. You enter the brand name and model into the software and the software programs the remote for the device; you don’t have to enter any numerical codes.

Once you program your devices (up to 15 of them) into the Logitech Harmony 1100, the real beauty of the remote is ready to happen. Where the remote really pays you back for the hefty investment is in the activities that you can set up. Anyone with a home theater using multiple components that require several inputs to be changed on the TV, receiver, and cable box knows that while you might be able to run the system, your spouse or a visitor is hopelessly lost.

The activities set up of the 1100 lets you set up simply one-button macros to do everything for activities you would do with your home theater like watch TV, listen to music on the radio, listen to a CD, play a game and any other task your home theater will do. You go through an easy to follow set up process where the software asks you what components your activity uses, what inputs need to be used, and what components will control the volume. Once programmed all you (or a visitor) needs to do is point the remote at the home theater and press one button for the activity. The inputs will be changed automatically and in a short time, you are ready to do whatever you wanted without having to use more than one remote or change anything manually.

One thing you will quickly notice if your wife and kids are like mine is that they often stand right in front of my home theater while the remote is doing its thing. This results in the remote thinking that you are on the right input, but you may not be. This is easy to fix with a help button on the remote. You press it and the remote walks you through a set of questions that will find what exactly is wrong. Once you find the problem, for instance the TV is on the wrong input, you hit the button telling the remote that the input is wrong and it will change the inputs until the right one is selected then you press yes the problem is fixed and you are golden.

You may find that some of the functions for your components are not automatically installed on the Logitech Harmony 1100. This can be fixed easy enough if you have the stock remote thanks the ability for the 1100 to learn commands simply by aiming the stock remote at the 1100 and pressing the appropriate button.

The large touchscreen of the remote is customizable with icons for specific channels and a customizable layout. The rectangular form factor can take a bit of getting used to and thanks to most functions being controlled by touchscreen buttons you will always be looking at the remote when you are using it. Most users learn the placement of buttons on normal remotes and can operate components without looking at the remote, this won’t happen with the 1100.

Pros

* Looks cool
* Automates tasks common to your home theater
* Easy to program

Cons

* Expensive

Verdict

Overall, the Logitech Harmony 1100 is fantastic for users with complex home theaters and home automation gear. The remote is expensive, but it’s cheaper than most other remotes in the same capability class from other manufacturers. If you want an easy to use remote that makes using a complex home theater easy for the non-enthusiast, it’s easy to justify the asking price for the Harmony 1100.




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nokia e97 concept phone



Sexy, slim and sleek. This concept Nokia E97 by Fabien Nauroy gives new meaning to those words. It’s full of incredible attention to detail. The concept has a full keyboard in the “AZERTY” layout, with a small LCD screen just above the keyboard.

The most interesting part is the pull-out LED screen that can operate as a storage device, and make file and picture sharing a bit retro to balance out the modern. The idea is that you pull out a picture or a webpage and pass it around the old fashioned way.

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hello kitty limited edition casio exilim ex z2


Apparently it’s Hello Kitty’s 35th anniversary despite the fact that every year seems like an anniversary with all of the kitty branded crap that gets regurgitated onto the market like tasty gadget hairballs. This is not the first Casio digital camera we’ve seen carrying the face of HK, but the Exilim EX- Z2 is the first 12.1-megapixel version we’ve ever seen.

And what would it be if it were not covered in Swarovskis and dipped in pink? This Casio features a 2.7-inch LCD, and a 3 x optical zoom, plus it looks like the package comes with the following: a camera case, lanyard, and giant pink tribble thing.

Available for pre-order now for $500.



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Leaf AFI 10 camera with 56 megapixel


We recently told you about the Hasselblad H3DII50 - 50 Megapixel Camera. The Leaf AFi 10 Camera wants you to know that it is currently in the lead at 56 megapixels should you be able to spend the spare scratch. By spare scratch, I man $43,675. It sports True Wide Frame 56×36 mm, 56 megapixel digital imaging sensor, captures images at about 1 second per frame, 6 x 7 cm touch screen and it can shoot up to ISO800.

Another nice feature is the high-quality auto focus digital (AFD) Schneider-Kreuznach lenses with the option of an advanced Leaf digital camera back. The lenses have been specially created for use with 30+ Mega Pixel digital camera backs. You’ll get the optimal focus sharpness while making good use of high-resolution CCD sensors. The 6 x 6 medium format digital camera that can be used as a hand-held and with a tripod.






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Iphone Trick Camera


Looking for a fun accessory for your iPhone 3G or iPhone 3GS? These iPhone Trick Camera Lenses will let you add some visual effects to your photos. The lenses attach to the camera on your iPhone and each produces a unique effect.

Some of the lenses include, wide angle, starburst, heart, kaleidoscope and sparkle. Looks like a fun way to spice up your pictures. Each lens will cost you $8.00 and they come in a full range of colors.

They look a little strange on your iPhone but at least you’ll be taking cool pics.

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Mogo Mouse For Notebook


One of the things I dislike most about notebooks and especially netbooks is the track pad. Most netbooks have the track pad so close to the keyboard that I end up hitting the track pad with the palm of my hand while typing.

That means I like to have a notebook mouse with me at all times. One of the coolest mice for notebooks is the Mogo Mouse that stores in the PC Card slot. The catch for netbooks is that the little machines lack a PC Card slot.

Mogo has announced a new mouse for netbooks that includes a low profile holster to keep the mouse on the top of the netbook. The mouse is powered by a rechargeable battery good for up to 10 hours of use per charge. A full charge takes 30 minutes and the mouse uses Bluetooth to connect to the netbook. The Mogo for Netbooks is available now for $99.

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iPhone Dj Mixer


Do you fancy yourself an iPhone DJ? If yes, then check this out. The iPhone DJ Mixer costs $120 and has some features that let you combine music from two iPhones, iPods or mp3 players or one of each. That’s a lot of options if you have songs across all of those devices. It also has a spin option, 2 effects programs with reverb, flange and filter and cross-fade slider and a recording option, as well as a speaker system connection and microphone jack. As an added bonus, it will also charge your iPhone or iPod while you mix.



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