We're on a new integration kick - multi-function gadgets are the new thing. The Hyundai W-100 cell phone watch has a 1.3MP camera, touch screen, and Bluetooth. Apparently the perfect watch will be available in English and Chinese, and sports microSD for expansion for MP3 audio and video playback. Battery life is sure to suck but for everything this new gadget packs on your wrist, we're likely not to care too much so long as it will go a day on a single charge.
Friday, November 16, 2007
Watch Camera Cell Phone Hyundai W-100 with bluetooth
New Apple cordless-bluetooth keyboard
When Wifi and wireless technology seems getting bigger with day, messing up with that corded keyboard and mouse seems to be a bit too much.
Get out of the shell and get into the “no strings attached” mode of life.
Check out the latest wireless keboard for iMacs from the house of Apple and you know does it means to be free. The ultralight and sleek aluminum bod homes a aptly positioned key pad that a lot less stressful and fast typing.
What more…the Bluetooth range of this wonder is a crisp limit of 20 ft. So just keep your budget in place to accommodate this wonder keyboard.
Price: $78.
Via: Popgadget
Lighter with USB drive
It seems breaking the monotony of traditional gadgets is in vogue. First it was the alarm and now the USB lighter. Unlike the conventional lighters, this one designed by Nathan Gabriele uses resistance coils to generate heat instead of the lighter fluid and a flint.
Working on the pattern of the car lighters, this lighter features a tiny rechargeable battery to power the coil, which can be recharged USB. Now this make over story doesn’t ends here. Ther’s more in store in this lighter particularly for the geeky soul.
What?… Memory space…yes, the USB can store your impotant fils together with providing you the desired heat when you plan to take a fag.
Quite innovative…must say!
Via: Yankodesign
SGH i400 smartphone from Samsung
Samsung released this little beauty, the SGH i400 smartphone. Although we already got used to Samsungs S60 Sliders, this one has the Symbian OS trademark in the upper-left corner. It is equipped with a 2 megapixel camera to make sure you don’t miss out on taking really cool photos even if you don’t own a genuine digital camera. And didn’t you got bored of navigating through your whole menu just to try and find an MP3. Well, they have solved your problem by adding up a special MP3 button. It is also equipped with A2DP, Bluetooth and MicroSD expansion for your pleasure and comfort. You also have full support for Internet Browsing (it would have been weird if you didn’t) and you are provided with a 2.3 inch display, so you won’t have to wear your glasses just to make a simple phone-call.
Friday, November 9, 2007
SanDisk Cruzer Contour
SanDisk Corporation today announced availability of Cruzer Contour, a sleek USB flash drive that brings together high-end design and blazing speed. Much like a fine wristwatch, Cruzer Contour is a luxury personal accessory as well as a piece of functional technology.
What especially sets apart Cruzer Contour, with its glossy black top and silver metallic body, is the drive's unique sliding USB connector. Using a thumb to slide the top of Cruzer Contour back and forth brings out or hides the connector. There's no visible switch, and no cap to lose.
"Cruzer Contour is a showpiece of innovative design, bringing a new look to the category of USB flash drives," said Roy Ramati, vice president of marketing for the USB business unit at SanDisk. "And the beauty here is more than skin deep, with Cruzer Contour's expansive storage capacity, fast data transfer, strong security and generous bundle of pre-loaded software."
Available in 4 gigabyte (GB) and 8 GB capacities, Cruzer Contour's features include:
Design: The slider requires nothing more than two flicks of the thumb. Moving the top back and then forward brings out the connector, while moving the top forward and then back pulls in the connector. When Cruzer Contour is connected to a computer, blue LEDs illuminate the word "Cruzer" on the drive's top.
Performance: Cruzer Contour delivers a write speed of 18 MB/sec2, double the performance of SanDisk's previous top-of-the-line retail model. Read speed for Cruzer Contour is two-thirds faster at 25 MB/sec². Cruzer Contour also supports the ReadyBoost feature in Microsoft Windows Vista, which taps unused storage space on USB flash drives to improve system performance - especially when several applications are running simultaneously.
Pre-installed software: Cruzer Contour offers U3 technology for running applications directly from the drive, without those applications having to be installed on the computer. U3-compatible software provided free with the drive includes the PC phone service Skype, SanDisk's own CruzerSync for synchronizing files between a PC and the drive, the password manager program SignupShield Passwords from Protecteer, and a trial version of anti-virus software. Just for fun, there are two titles from Big Fish Games: Sudoku and Mahjong Towers Eternity.
Security: Cruzer Contour provides password protection through U3, backed by AES hardware encryption. This is much stronger than the software-based security available on some USB flash drives. With password protection turned on, Cruzer Contour owners have less to worry about if the drive is lost or stolen.
Cruzer Contour became available in the United States in mid-June, and will become available in Asia in early July and in Europe in August.
The 4GB model has a manufacturer's suggested retail price (MSRP) of $99.99 in the U.S., and the 8GB model has a U.S. MSRP of $189.99.
SanDisk is the original inventor of flash storage cards and is the world's largest supplier of flash data storage card products, using its patented, high-density flash memory and controller technology. SanDisk is headquartered in Milpitas, California, and has operations worldwide, with more than half its sales outside the U.S.
Source: SanDisk
Microsoft Unveils First Notebook Mouse With 1 GB of Flash Memory Built Into Transceiver
Microsoft Hardware is taking mobile computing to a new level with the Microsoft® Mobile Memory Mouse 8000, the industry's first rechargeable notebook mouse with 1 GB of flash memory built right into the transceiver. Designed to prevent Universal Serial Bus (USB) port shortage, the single transceiver is a three-in-one supertool that lets users simultaneously work wirelessly, save important files with 1 GB of storage and recharge the mouse without deficiency in performance - all through one USB port.
Computing on the go has never been more productive, with the Mobile Memory Mouse 8000 freeing up USB ports and delivering all the tools consumers need to get the job done in one sleek, compact device. With the added convenience of 1 GB of storage in the mouse transceiver, users can easily store the information they need on the go - whether it's their favorite photos, PowerPoint® presentations or even music files.
"With the continued rise in notebook sales, there is a huge demand for smart peripherals that help mobile users get their work done more efficiently, and the Mobile Memory Mouse 8000 combines three key tools into one stylish device," said Matt Barlow, worldwide director of marketing and partner development at Microsoft Hardware. "Over the past 25 years Microsoft Hardware has consistently raised the bar of innovation, and adding a gigabyte of memory to the mouse transceiver is truly a computing milestone. We've packed more memory into the transceiver than an entire computer had 25 years ago."
Memory in the Mouse
With 1 GB of flash memory in the Mobile Memory Mouse 8000, storing files on the road has never been easier. The Mobile Memory Mouse 8000's transceiver has plenty of space to save and transport important files, whether it is a PowerPoint presentation for a meeting, Microsoft Word documents to send to the printer, or a video clip of the family to take on a business trip.
Simply Magnetic Charging
The Mobile Memory Mouse 8000 uses an innovative magnetic charging system that lets consumers continue working while the mouse recharges. The charging cord magnetically connects at one end to the underside of the mouse, and the other to the tip of the transceiver. Now consumers never have to interrupt their work when the battery is low or give up an extra USB port to recharge their mouse. The included AAA rechargeable battery also offers more than three weeks of battery power on a full charge.
Get Confident With 2.4 GHz or Choose to Go Bluetooth
The Mobile Memory Mouse 8000 features advanced wireless technology that allows notebook users to choose how they want to connect - with 2.4GHz wireless or Bluetooth. A switch on the bottom of the mouse enables Bluetooth notebook users to connect directly to their laptop without using the included transceiver. The 2.4GHz transceiver connects to all notebooks and provides the following three key benefits:
* Confident connection with virtually no interference.Intelligent technology "hops" frequency when it encounters interference, making it ideal for crowded wireless environments with multiple computers.
* Wireless freedom. Users can sit back and click up to 30 feet away from the transceiver, even if it's out of sight.
* Easy setup and use. Users can just plug in the transceiver and start working.
Windows Flip 3D at Your Fingertips
The Mobile Memory Mouse 8000 creates a seamless connection between hardware and Windows Vista® with new access to the popular Windows Flip 3D feature right from the mouse. With the press of a button, users can flip through open windows in a stack, and quickly switch between applications for added productivity. The mouse also features proprietary High Definition Laser Technology, a Tilt Wheel and two side buttons (Magnifier and Back) so customers can enjoy a highly efficient and top-of-the-line notebook mouse.
More Than Another Pretty Mouse
All the functionality of the Mobile Memory Mouse 8000 is packed into a design of pure elegance and complete comfort. Microsoft's first right-handed notebook mouse offers many comfort-boosting features, including a sculpted right-handed shape, a deep thumb scoop and a curved top surface for hours of comfortable use. With black high-gloss surfaces and real metal finishes, it's the sleekest notebook mouse available. A carrying case completes the package, holding and protecting the mouse, transceiver, and charging cable. Whether users are at home or on the go, the Mobile Memory Mouse 8000 is the only notebook device needed to get the job done.
Pricing and Availability
Microsoft Mobile Memory Mouse 8000 will be widely available in October 2007 for an estimated retail price of $99.95 (U.S.).1 The Mobile Memory Mouse 8000 is now available for special pre-sale at Amazon.com and will ship in October when the product is widely released. More information about the Microsoft Mobile Memory Mouse 8000 can be found at http://www.microsoft.com/hardware.
Note: This story has been adapted from a press release issued by Microsoft.
Source:Taume
Sony Unveils Second Edition of Reader Digital Book
The new Reader (model PRS-505) features a svelte body design and is available in two colors -- silver and dark blue. Re-styled controls more closely mimic paper page turns and allow for quick, intuitive navigation.
A next-generation electronic paper display delivers faster response and a higher contrast ratio for easy reading even in bright sunshine. Eight levels of gray scale provide for crisp and clear text, images, and graphics.
"For people on the go, this device is compelling because it allows them to carry a wide variety of reading materials whether they are on a cross-country flight, in a doctor's office waiting room, or at a beach resort," said Steve Haber, senior vice president of Sony's Digital Imaging and Audio Division. "The Reader can handle a stack of books and other documents that people would rather not carry, yet offers a 'book-like' reading experience unavailable with other electronic devices."
With the capacity to store up to 160 typical eBooks, the Reader can act as a mobile library. Expansion slots for Memory Stick Duo(TM) media or SD memory cards make the device's library potential practically limitless.
More advanced users will appreciate the new USB-based mass storage capability that allows them to use the device as a portable drive for the direct transfer of documents, images and other files to the Reader. A new auto sync feature also lets users set up folders with books and documents that can be automatically synchronized when the device is connected to a PC.
A Growing Online Store
Since Sony's launch of the CONNECT(TM) eBooks Store last year, the number of downloadable eBooks offered has expanded to more than 20,000 titles with new ones added weekly.
Grove/Atlantic, Harcourt Trade, Kensington, Pearson Education, The Perseus Books Group, Regnery Publishing, Taylor & Francis and W.W. Norton have joined the ranks of publishers such as Hachette Book Group USA, Harlequin, HarperCollins Publishers, Holtzbrinck Publishers, Hyperion, McGraw Hill, Penguin Group, Random House and Simon & Schuster in their commitment to electronic publishing.
Recent newcomers to the store include Reader's Digest, the first magazine to produce content for the Reader and Dorling Kindersley with titles coming soon. The site also boasts a number of Rough Guide travel titles.
The New International Version Bible by Zondervan(R) (a unit of HarperCollins Publishers) quickly rose to the top of the eBook store's bestseller list after it was added to the collection last month. And blockbuster authors such as Dean Koontz and Mitch Albom recently debuted electronic versions of their work to an enthusiastic response.
For a limited time, when a Reader is registered on Sony's CONNECT eBooks Store, customers will receive a credit good for the purchase of 100 available CONNECT Classics titles, including the works of William Shakespeare, Jane Austen, H.G. Wells and more.
"Since launching almost a year ago, we've confirmed that Reader owners are avid book readers and great customers of our growing selection of book titles," said Lee Shirani, vice president for eBooks at Sony CONNECT. "Publishers are responding by making more electronic titles available, and, increasingly by making them available at the same time as print versions are released.
"As a result, at any given time, we carry a majority of what's on the New York Times Bestsellers list and our weekly top downloads closely track with the most popular print titles."
The CONNECT store offers a broad selection of fiction and non-fiction, bestsellers, well-known authors, classics and more, with rich descriptive content in the form of author biographies, expert book reviews and reader commentary.
Benefits Remain the Same
The Reader's high-resolution electronic paper display delivers a realistic print look that rivals traditional paper and uses minimal power. A single battery charge provides up to 7,500 pages of continuous reading. The option to magnify the text in three sizes offers a distinct advantage for sight-impaired readers. Switching the Reader to landscape mode offers yet another level of magnification as well as a wider page view.
In addition to electronic books, the Reader can also store and display personal and business documents in Adobe PDF format (best when formatted for the Reader's display), RTF, text and JPEG images.
Pricing and Availability
The new Reader will retail for about $300 and come complete with a USB cable; eBook Library PC companion software; and a color-coordinated, protective soft cover.
Source: Sony
Monday, September 17, 2007
Advantages and Disadvantages of Plasma and LCD Screens
Prices of HDTV sets are falling rapidly and the experts anticipate that they continue to drop over the next years. Because of this there is a lot of interest in all of the types of TV technologies available right now.
If you are shopping around for a TV right now, you can choose among a large variety of flat screen technologies including Plasma screens and LCD screens. Each technology has its own advantages over the other.
Why choose Plasma?
Plasma screen TV's technology is based on exotic gases that can glow in different colors when different amounts of electric current are passed through them. For every pixel you seed in the Plasma screen there is a small pocket of gas that can be excited individually to glow at different wavelengths.
The result is an incredible range of colors that quickly reacts to changes of the images. Plasma screens re often easier to make in larger sizes than LCD screens and they are better at displaying fast action without blurring. However the do have a number of disadvantages. First of all the Plasma screens consume more than twice the amount of electricity that LCD screens do. Secondly Plasma screens aren't bright enough to function well in higher light levels and their brightness fades with time and use and third they also tend to produce and annoying buzzing sound if they are operating at altitudes in excess of six thousand feet.
Why choose LCD?
Differently than the Plasma screens the LCD screens are based on a special type of crystals that react to electrical current by changing shape (not changing color like the gasses in a Plasma screen). In a normal LCD TV screen, the crystals are arranged in a grid pattern and they are supported by a transparent film transistor. A transparent film transistor applies the current to each individual crystal in the screen and, depending on the voltage that is applied to the individual crystal it will change its shape in various ways to block out light coming from a fluorescent lamp behind it.
The crystals will not only block out light completely to make black, but they will also block out different wavelengths of light to let through different colors. Every crystal represents one pixel on the screen. Compared to Plasma screens the LCD screens have the advantages of being extremely energy efficient and they render a great "crystal clear" picture in a variety of light levels, and lend themselves well to displaying output from computers.
The disadvantages of the LCD displays are that they are slightly blurring when displaying fast movement due to the time that the crystals need to change shape. Secondly the LCD screens are not that good at showing very deep shades of black due to the amount of energy that the crystals need to block out the light completely. Luckily both of these problems are almost unnoticeable as the technology has advanced.
In conclusion
There is not right or wrong choice when it comes to picking either a LCD or a Plasma screen. It all depends on the size your want, the contrast of colors you need and the things (watching movies or using as a computer screen) that you are planning using the new screen for. Always be sure to test the screens before you buy them. You might even be lucky to be able to borrow a screen for a test in your own living room to make sure that it is the right choice.
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Everyone Is Switching From Desktops To Laptops
When people talk about laptops, everyone assumes that all laptops are wireless. Traveling with a laptop is easier today than it once was, the laptops have gotten smaller and lighter. The new mobile laptops make computing easy for many people. When purchasing a laptop, make sure a wireless connection is built in so you can reach the internet if you are in a wireless area. The laptop is replacing the big desktop computer; but the mobile computer needs to provide the ability to accept components for expandability. Many people today keep all of the information on their computer, so if the computer goes down many people will not have that data. In today's modern world the laptop or sometimes called notebook is a must have. If you do not have a laptop computer yet, you should know that one of the most important aspects of having a laptop computer is having a great power supply. Every laptop computer needs to be equipped with some type of warranty; the laptop should have at least a one year manufacturer warranty. You may even be able to play movies on them with crystal clarity. Purchasing a laptop computer is not an easy job to do because there are so many important things that should be considered before purchasing.
The type of work you do can affect the screen size and type that is most suitable for you. If you are not worried about graphics a screen size of 12-14" is acceptable. If the work you are doing is graphically intensive than a 15-17" is better. Screen sizes range from 12 to 19 inches. A laptop computer with smaller screen is great option if you do not plan to use laptop too much.
Going from 256MB of RAM to 512MB of RAM will speed up your laptop. If your needs are somewhat mundane - email, spreadsheets, word processing, etc. 512 MB of RAM should be plenty. RAM is to a computer what location is to real estate.
You also need to think about the hard drive in the laptop you are considering. The hard drive is also a very important specification to consider in buying a laptop. The speed of a hard drive is normally calculated in rotations per minute. A hard drive of about 50 gb or over is a good rule of thumb.
In addition to the processor, you will probably want to upgrade your system with memory, monitor, a graphics card or video card, and pointing device and keyboard. Finding cheap components is easy today due to the internet, many sites have popped up and made all of these components accessible. The important thing to remember when shopping for components is that you need to make sure they are compatible with your system.
Laptop cases are an important computer accessory you should make sure you acquire. They have many sections that accommodate important office documents. Another important type of carrying case is the wheeled roller case. But, their safety and protection is equally important. A laptop case is specially made for carrying a laptop but a backpack is just a bottomless pit. Getting a quality bag is very important since you are carrying around an expensive piece of equipment. Your notebook is going to be at least 6 pounds, probably more. The portability of laptop computers is both a boon to busy business people. Your notebook should be sturdy and rugged. Expensive notebooks should be protected properly.
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Is The Motorola Bluetooth Earpiece Weird Fitting?
It is a fact that hands free technology for mobile phones have been around for quite a long time now. However, with all those dangling wires, you are never really free. It can be uncomfortable making and taking calls with all those wires dangling and snagging parts of your body and other objects. This is why Motorola offers a new kind of hands free technology called Bluetooth earpiece or Bluetooth headsets.
Thanks to Motorola's new hands free headsets, you get to enjoy freedom from wires thanks to its use of Bluetooth technology. This technology has been used by cell phones, to allow for file transfers. Today, you'll find Bluetooth in many other devices, allowing them to link together in a way never thought possible a few short years ago. This enables you to connect a Bluetooth enabled phone with a Bluetooth enabled printer, allowing you the ability to print images, or print out your phone book easily.
The Motorola Bluetooth earpiece is something every person on the move needs. Thanks to Motorola's state of the art phone and Bluetooth technology, you have a marriage made in wireless heaven. Its the convenience as well as the quality that make this product stand out on its own. While many Motorola phones are Bluetooth enabled, both companies have taken this exciting new technology a step forward in providing users the accessory that puts hands free all together.
This is a convenient tool that you can use anywhere you go. If you are a person who is always on the go and prefers not to miss any calls or if you want additional convenience in mobile phone usage, you should consider getting one of the Motorola Bluetooth earpiece or headset.
The Motorola Bluetooth earpiece also offers the best quality audio. You will notice that the speech will not be garbled at all and even if you are in a noisy subway, or a busy freeway, you will be able to understand the person talking to you on your mobile phone. Also, the person on the other end will also be able to understand you clearly even if you talk to them in your normal speaking voice. This means that you don't have to shout even if you are in a noisy place.
Not only that Motorola offers great quality to their products, such as their Bluetooth earpiece, but they also make it to be comfortable for you to wear all day long. With ergonomically designed earpieces, you can be sure that Motorola's Bluetooth earpiece can perfectly fit your ears. Also, it is designed to be lightweight and has comfort features that naturally follow the contours of the area behind the ear. In fact, people said that after long periods of wearing the Bluetooth earpiece by Motorola, they didn't even know that they were wearing one until someone calls them or when they want to call someone.
By offering a lot of talk time and standby time hours, you wont have to worry about recharging your batteries frequently. This is another added benefit of this product.
Looking for a true hands free solution? Look no further than a Motorola Bluetooth earpiece. For maximum audio quality, comfort, style and real wireless freedom, its everything you could ask for and more.
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