Tuesday, March 31, 2009

Onkyo Releases High-end Speaker Set For PC

Onkyo today launched its brand new high-end speaker set for PC that adopts Onkyo’s VL Digital Technology to produce high-quality sound. Dubbed as the Onkyo GX-500HD, this speaker set provides 2 x 40 Watts and works on a 50Hz to 100kHz. The Onkyo GX-500HD will be released in Japan next week for 49800 Yen or around €380.

CUPC-P80 Touchscreen UMPC

Here is another cool device CuPC-P80, a developmental UMPC that only needs 12 Volts DC power, which means it can easily be hooked up to your car. You only need to connect it to some USB GPS and broadband modem and you got a mobile station right there on your car. This CuPC-P80 runs AMD Geode LX800 500Mhz processor, 512MB of DDR, and 4GB of Flash harddrive. The gadget also comes with bunch of serial ports and RS485 for industrial automation. No word on pricing so far.

Monday, March 30, 2009

Shuttle XPC H7 4500H - Media Centre PC

The XPC H7 4500H is the latest media centre PC from Shuttle, which includes an optional DVB-S satellite TV tuner for watching and recording digital satellite TV. The system offers a choice of either Intel Core 2 Quad, Core 2 Duo or Pentium Dual-Core processors, up to 4GB of RAM, up to 1TB of hard drive storage and a choice of graphics from integrated to PCIe graphics cards. Available now from Shuttle with a starting price of €679 ($910) for the base version.

Three I-O Data’s New Colorful External HDDs

I-O Data today releases three colorful external HDDs which is available in Pink, Black, or White Pearl. These hard drives are specially designed for women. It is also available in 250GB, 320GB and 500GB storage space. Each HDDs comes with a USB cable fitted in the HDD enclosure.

Friday, March 27, 2009

Logitec’s Pocket Wireless Router

Here is the LAN-WG/RA pocket wireless router from Logitec. Measuring 62mm x 82mm x 19mm and weighing 55grams, the device can be transformed as AP (Access Point) if needed. The gadget is also a compliant with the basic encryption standards including WPA2(AES), WPA(TKIP) and WEP128/64 bit.

Sony Ericsson Idou in Silver

It seems that Sony Ericsson is preparing for the silver model of Sony Ericsson Idou. Unfortunately, there is no official confirmation from the manufacturer. It is also not too sure if this new Sony Ericsson Idou in silver is actually a canceled version or a yet to be announced version. We will keep you posted.

New BD Recorders with acTVila in Japan

The BDZ-A750 (320GB) and the BDZ-A950 (500GB) are Sony’s latest Blu-ray burner player and HDD video recorder combos. These recorders are able to stream and download videos from either Tsutaya TV and acTVila VOD service in Japan and forward these contents directly to a Sony PSP or a Sony compatible DAP via USB port. These players are also DLNA compatible. No word on pricing so far.

PhotoFast G-Monster PCIe SSD

SSD technology is the key for future and fast computing. Japan based PhotoFast today introduced their G-Monster PCIe SSD that offers 256GB, 512GB and 1TB storage space, 750MB/s reading speed and 700MB/s writing speed. Sadly, there is no info on pricing or availability at this time.

Thursday, March 26, 2009

Photofast 2.5-Inch SSD With 64Mb Cache Memory

Photofast will release their latest G-Monster SSD V4 SLC Series for a mid-April release. Available in 64GB or 32GB, the device features a reading speed of 270MB/s, and a writing speed of 170MB/s, with 64 MB of internal cache. Photofast also announced a MTBF of 1.5 million hours for their 2.5-Inch SATA SSD. The 32GB and 64GB model are priced at €365 and €660, respectively. Meanwhile, the 128GB version is scheduled for release later this year. 

The Apple Mac Mini Radio Dock

Designed by Sebastien Sauvage, the Apple Mac Mini Radio Dock is another conceptual docking station that provides an Internet radio and speakers for your Mac Mini. Unfortunately, it’s just a concept at this stage, but I’m sure everyone would love it!

Wednesday, March 25, 2009

Moneual 701 Jewelry Ultra Luxurious PC

If you are a super rich person, then you can purchase the $30,000 luxurious multimedia computer. Dubbed as the 701 Jewelry, the computer is adorned with gold, brass and Swarovski Signature Jewelry. There is also a 7 inch touchscreen display. The desktop is powered by an Intel Core 2 Duo processor and Windows Vista OS.

Speaker From Alien World

Designed by Erick Sakal, the Alien Sound System is actually a multifunctional dock-enabled system with modern wireless capabilities. The speaker consists of a subwoofer that is integrated into the center with two side tweeters and a prime speaker on top. The Alien Sound System also boasts wireless Bluetooth connectivity to connect with your iPod or iPhone. There is no word on pricing so far.

The USB Rota-Rota Hub

Check out this cool USB gadget ‘USB Rota-Rota Hub’ from Brando. This 3-in-1 device consists of 3 fully rotatable USB 2.0 ports, a card reader and two thermometers. The Hub supports Windows 2000, XP as well as Vista. This portable unit will only cost you $15.50 each.

Tuesday, March 24, 2009

Xtensor For Extreme Bloggers

If you are a person like me who sits in front of the computer all day long to write a dozen or more articles for your Boss’ blogs, then you might need the Xtensor. The device offers what its designers call “true biomechanical correctness” to stimulate muscles and tendons in the hands, wrists and elbows. No info on pricing or availability so far.

Bigfoot Killer Xeno PCIe Gaming Network Card

Bigfoot has recently released its Killer Xeno PCIe gaming network card, which is compatible with any PCIe slot. It boasts a native PCI-E chip with voice-chat acceleration support. Hardcore gamers should buy this gaming network card. It is available in two models. The model with 128MB of RAM retails for $130 and the model with 256MB of RAM is priced at $180.

M-Audio CX5 And CX8 Monitor Speakers

The CX5 and CX8 monitor speakers from M-Audio feature 5 inch and 8 inch drivers, respectively. The CX5 retails for $399 meanwhile the CX8 is going for $499. Both speakers adopt 5.1 surround sound system from Logitech.

Portable HDD Stage Rack From Green-House

If you need a new HDD Rack, then you can choose the new HDD Stage Rack from Green-House. You can pre-order it via GeekStuff4U. The device allows to lodge one hard disks of 2.5 / 3.5 inches of type SATA, so you will now be able to bring your HDD anywhere. It is compatible with Windows Vista (SP1 / 32bit) / XP (SP2 / 32bit) / Mac OS 10.4.

Pretec Cobra eSATA/USB SSD Flash Drive

Pretec has added a new eSATA/USB dual interface SSD flash drive to its Cobra product line. It comes in two different versions: 32GB and 64GB with read/write speeds of up to 90MB/60MB per second. Sadly, no word on pricing and availability yet.

RCA Wireless Portable Phone Jack

The ‘RCA Wireless Portable Phone Jack’ is definitely the right solution for you in case you need a telephone jack in any part of your house without ruining your walls. This wireless device can turn any AC power outlet into a phone jack, just simply attach it into any AC outlet and it’s ready to go. Available now from Amazon for just $57.74.

Monday, March 23, 2009

Elgato Turbo.264 HD USB Dongle

If you want to convert your videos to the popular H.264 format, then you need the Elgato Turbo.264 HD. The gadget also features support for HD camcorder formats including AVCHD, MPEG-2- and MPEG-4-encoded HD content. The Turbo.264 HD is smart enough to detect AVCHD camcorders automatically. The Elgato Turbo.264 HD USB Dongle is priced at $150 each.

Autonet Within Vehicle From Cadillacs

Autonet is actually a 3G wireless router that was specially designed to be used in vehicles. The gadget offers Evdo Rev. A speeds on a managed network that allows the operators detect and fix WiFi configuration problems from afar. Monthly rates begin at $29, which is cheaper that standard 3G data plans.

ThumbTack Microphone

You can now turn your iPod into a voice recorder by using the ThumbTack microphone from SwitchEasy. This ultra small microphone is compatible with both the iPod Nano 4G and the iPod Touch 2G. However, you should make sure you have the latest iPod firmware before using ThumbTack. Available in black, white or red, the ThumbTack Microphone is priced at only $12.99 a pop.

Friday, March 20, 2009

The Tissue Box Hidden Camera DVR

Looking for a perfect spy camera? Then check out the Tissue Box Hidden Camera DVR, I bet no one would suspect a DVR to be hiding underneath your kleenex. It captures every movement in high resolution 720×480 pixel D1 video for amazing video quality. It also manages to record in the light as well as in low light/dark conditions and even in black and white. Other features includes a rechargeable 6 hour battery, a hidden SD card slot and a remote control. The device retails for $599.95.

Thursday, March 19, 2009

Sony Releases New GPS System For Japan

Good news for those who are living in Japan. Sony has decided to launch a new GPS navigator that comes with a 3.5 inch QVGA touchscreen display with an aspect ratio of 4:3. The Sony NV-U3C also features a 4GB of internal memory and PetaMap data with valuable information and announcements on store or restaurant in Japan.

solCHAT - Solar Powered Bluetooth Speaker Phone

The solCHAT Bluetooth Speaker Phone is the latest solar powered gadget from Scosche, which is designed to be used in your car. Using voice announce technology, the speaker phone announces calls as they come in so users can keep their eyes on the road while driving. This green gadget is powered by an integrated solar panel and lithium ion rechargeable battery combination. It also comes with a USB charging cable and car adapter so you can charge at night and on days with insufficient sunlight. The solCHAT is priced at $99.99.

Wednesday, March 18, 2009

Sony Ericsson MS500 Bluetooth Speaker

The latest gadget from Sony Ericsson comes in the form of a portable speaker. Known as the MS500, the device is available in orange and black or chic white and pink color combination. The MS500 has a durable splash proof shell and a handy strap which can be hooked to a bag or hung from the wrist. The speaker also adopts Bluetooth technology that functions as a remote control to change tracks and control the volume. The Sony Ericsson MS500 Speaker is compatible with most Bluetooth-enabled handsets from Sony Ericsson and other brands. It requires two AA batteries that last for approximately 5 hours. No word on pricing so far. 

E-Pod Dock

Eun Seok Huh has designed the E-Pod Dock is compatible with iPhone, iPod touch and iPod classic by functioning as a speaker, movie projector and alarm clock. The gadget offers powerful hi-fidelity audio. What makes this concept more interesting is that it has a built-in projector.

Monday, March 16, 2009

Portable Speaker For Sony Ericsson Phones

Here is a new accessory for Sony Ericsson handsets. The Sony Ericsson MS-410 is a portable speaker that can also be used as a stand on the table. The device will be available very soon from Sony Ericsson. We will keep you posted.

Wednesday, March 11, 2009

ASUS Eee Box Gets Radeon HD 4350, Vista

Asus has rolled out the latest version of its nettop PC in the form of the Eee Box B208. This new system sports a 256MB ATI Radeon HD 4350 graphic card, 1.6GHz Intel Atom 330 dual-core processor, 1GB of RAM, 160GB hard drive, Windows Vista Home Basic operating system, HDMI output, 4 USB ports, an Ethernet jack, a multi-format card reader, a remote control and 802.11b/g/n WiFi connectivity. Some higher-end versions will also have 250GB and 320GB hard drives. Pricing and release dates are still unknown.

Tuesday, March 10, 2009

Asus EzLink LCD Monitor

Asus has decided to introduce its new Asus EzLink LCD Monitor at CeBIT 2009 Expo in Germany. The VH192C and VH196 are energy-efficient LCD monitor that are actually the company’s first wireless monitor that connects for your PC or laptop via a Wireless Host Controller Interface (WHCI) or Wireless USB Host Wire Adapter (HWA). No word on pricing or availability of these monitors as at press time though.

Green-House’s Compact USB Card Reader

Here is one of the most compact USB card readers in the market today. The Green-House GH-CRMSD41K card reader supports SD, SHDC, MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MiniSD, and Memory Stick. The device measures at only 66.5mm x 23mm x 16mm and weights 18.6grams.

Raider S705 Small Rugged PC

General Micro Systems offers a compact and rugged PC which is dubbed as the Raider S705. Measuring 4.6 inch x 4.6 inch x 1.6 inch and weighing 2 lbs, the computer comes equipped with a 2.16 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor, up to 2GB of 667 MHz DDR-2SDRAM with about six wireless connections simultaneously and has dual COM with four USB ports. What makes this small PC special is that it consumes only 15 watts of power and supports CDMA, TDMA, Wi-Fi, GPS and Bluetooth functions. The Raider S705 is capable of functioning in extreme temperatures of -40 C to +85 C.

Sharp Blu-ray DVR With 1TB Of Storage

Sharp has recently unveiled a new Blu-ray DVR range, with a high-end BD-HDW40 comes with a 1TB hard drive and Blu-ray recorder capability. The new Sharp Blu-ray DVR range includes four models, three of which, the HDW40, HDW35 and HDW32 feature two digital TV tuners, 1080p output, Blu-ray playback and recording with BD-Live, Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio and compression to fit up to 30 hours of HD telly per Blu-ray disc. The low end Sharp BD-HDS32 has only a built-in 320GB hard drive. The entire range will be released in Japan this coming March 27th.

BMW Level 10 PC Case

BMW DesignworksUSA has showed off their latest thermaltake PC case at 2009 CEBIT exhibition. Dubbed as the Level 10, this futuristic-looking PC case is targeted especially at gamers. Unlike traditional PC case, all individual components of this computer are mounted in separate compartments and then attached to a central base. It’s definitely an eye-catching product!

New Sony’s High-end Mini-sound System Leaked

Sony’s new CMT-Z100iR has been unveiled. This high-end stylish iPod/iPhone/iTouch micro component system boasts audio in, CD playback capability, and a USB port so you can connect your USB-equipped portable music player for additional playback/recording options. Other features include a USB port, two 20W speakers, touch panel controls, a 3.5mm audio-in jack, bass/treble adjustments, an integrated AM/FM radio and a remote control. The price ranges from $150 to $250.

Friday, March 6, 2009

MSI Showcases New Blu-ray Equipped Wind Box DE200

MSI has unveiled its latest Nettop PC at 2009 CeBIT exhibition. Dubbed as the Wind Box DE200, the system comes equipped with a Blu-ray combo DVD drive, a 2GHz Celeron M 550 processor, 2GB of DDR2 RAM, NVIDIA GeForce 9400M GPU, 160GB hard drive and Windows Vista Home edition. Other features include 802.11n WiFi, HDMI and DVI outputs, audio in/out, Ethernet and a couple of USB 2.0 ports. Pricing and availability are still unknown at this stage.

ON AIR Wristwatch Concept

Designer Iskender Asanaliev from Turkey has designed the ON AIR wristwatch, that has a unique design. Its hour hand points to position of the hour and also displays the minutes digitally. To set the time, you only need to push in the center of the display for 5 seconds and LED flashes, here you push upper or lower corner of the display to set the hour and the left and right corner to set minutes.

Wednesday, March 4, 2009

Pretec 128GB ExpressCard SSD

Pretec boasts its 128GB ExpressCard SSD, which is claimed as the largest capacity ExpressCard SSD in the world today. The device supports hardware-based AES256 Encryption/Decryption for data security. The Pretec ExpressCard SSD is also available in the 64GB version. No info on pricing at this time.

Steampunk USB Jump Drive


Take a closer look at this cool Steampunk USB Jump Drive, it’s handcrafted from copper and features a vintage clock and watch gearing. Added to it was a stock of brass gears with wonderful detail. The drive comes with 2GB of storage and will cost you $50 each.

Tuesday, March 3, 2009

Buffalo’s Turbo USB Memory Card Reader

Here is a new USB memory card reader from Buffalo that offers fast transfer rate. The BSCRA49U2 Turbo USB memory Card reader is a 49 in 1 card reader that offers UDMA 8bit High-Speed transfer rate. Pricing info is still unknown.

Monday, March 2, 2009

USB Cable With Inline Card Reader

Here’s a perfect combination between a SD card reader and a mini USB cable. Dubbed as the 2-in-1 SD Card Reader Cable, the device enables you to transfer files from an SD card while at the same time charging your cell phone or other portable device. Get it now for just $12.

Winstar M4 USB Networking Server

Sharing your USB devices including an external hard drive, flash drive, memory card reader, USB webcam, USB speaker, or USB Multi-function Printer (MFP) over a network has now become easier with the help of this Winstar M4 USB Networking Server. Simply plug four computer accessories into this palm-sized Networking USB 2.0 Server, hook it up to your wireless router via Ethernet cable and you’ll be able to share all the peripherals with anyone on the network from anywhere in the building.

The World’s Smallest USB Keyboard

Looking for the world’s smallest USB keyboard? Then take a closer look at this tiny USB keyboard, it features 56 keys complete with a retractable USB cable. All yours for just $29.99.