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10/31/09

Silicon Power Armor A50 Portable HD


 

Silicon Power have created the Armor A50 rugged hard drive that comes in four different capacities of 250GB, 320GB, 500GB and 640GB.

Each of the drives are built with an aluminium construction and actually meet military standards for being capable of drops and shock. The MIL-STD 810F is the standard that requires rugged drives to meet certain conditions. The Armor A50 drives meet those specs.




For connectivity you have a USB port working at either 2.0 for highspeed file transfers or 1.1 for legacy type stuff. The rugged drives also support a one touch backup system that allows specified data to easily backed up in a hassle free way.
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  • Cool Playstation 4 Concept Designed!



    Although still a number of years away, a concept designer has decided to create a 3D model of a PlayStation 4. It was created by designer Tai Chiel and has a number of interesting features such as an embedded OLED screen in the transparent section to allow you to view menus, saved games and what looks to be like a game playing on one of the screen shots.






    It is unclear when a PS4 will be made available as there are many years left in the PS3 and other consoles like the XBox 360, but that still doesn’t stop the design from being great.

    What are your thoughts on a PS4. Will one be coming in the next few years?
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  • Many Playstation 4 concept...

    Many Playstation 4 concept...?


    Looks cool i think...

    Cool and elegant concept


     
     Are you joking? looks like a toaster!



    Joking again!? crazy concept for Playstation 4 controller
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  • 10/30/09

    Palm Pixi on sale November 15 exclusively at Sprint for $100 on contract



    Just as we'd heard earlier this morning, today's the day that Palm and Sprint come clean with their undercover plans for the former's second-ever webOS device. The Pixi, which we toyed with back on our first Engadget Show, is slated to hit Sprint stores, Best Buy, RadioShack and select Walmart locations on November 15th for $99.99, but that's after a $50 instant rebate and a $100 mail-in rebate that you'll be waiting ages for. Nothing here is all that surprising -- after all, we knew it'd be on shelves before the holiday season -- but the $100 price point is downright depressing. The Palm Pre can be had right now for just $150 (also on contract), and beyond that, both webOS devices are being offered on the exact same network. Throw this thing on Verizon, AT&T or T-Mobile, and you've got a whole new wave of Palm customers; as it stands, who's really buying this with the Pre just $50 away?

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  • LG roadmap predicts 'OLED panels will cost less than LCD panels in 2016'



    Speaking at the FPD show in Japan, Won Kim, VP of LG Display's OLED sales and marketing group laid bare its OLED plans for the future. Pretty significant as LG is one of only two players currently manufacturing production OLED TVs; though unlike Sony, LG has yet to ship anything -- that bit of consumer magic begins in November. So here's the deal: LG will release 20-inch and larger OLED panels in 2010, 30-inch and larger in 2011, and 40-inch and larger OLED panels in 2012. While 40-inch OLEDs will still be "fairly expensive" in 2012, Kim predicts that "OLED panels will cost less than LCD panels in 2016." We'd love to believe that but it sounds overly aggressive to us considering the enormous investment panel manufacturers have made in LCDs (they'll be milking profits just as long as they can) and new push towards 3D televisions. Besides, LG's been all over the map with its OLED dates so let's not go carving anything in low-temperature polycrystal silicon just yet.

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  • 10/29/09

    Behold Entire Universe in Your Hands

    Yes it is true! It is from Japan. Limited edition cell phone lets you enjoy the beauty of cosmic wonders. Want to have a look at it?



    This limited edition Toshiba phone is named as Cosmic Shiner. The elegant look is awarded by the encrusted diamonds. The personalised hand made lacquer box saves it from dust and scratches. This phone is custom designed by the renowned fashion designer Kansai Yamamoto. How to get one?

    Only a lucky 1000 out of the entire Japanese population can own it. Yes you have to be really lucky to own one. But how? You need to get an invitation to be eligible to buy the phone.

    Well as it is for the elite class, the price is $4000. And the delivery process takes about 30 days.

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  • Twin Sided LCD Display Shapes into a Huge LCD TV on Demand



    Brilliantly Awesome! Nothing else could be a better compliment for this spectacular LCD wonder. A double sided transforming LCD screen could be the future displays. Read on for the exclusive feature coverage.

    This concept display can be divided into two back to back monitors allowing two persons to indulge in their own worldly pleasures. With this you can be working on your next project on one screen and your room mate can be busy with the sci-fi movie on the other. If you want to watch the same stuff together, fold it back to recreate a big LCD TV. Isnt that a cool concept?

    Unfortunately it is still in the concept phase and may take some more time to get finer details revealed. And so about pricing. Lets wait for that golden moment when this one finally gets launched in our part of the world.

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  • Ropid Robot! can run and jump on your command!


    You got to admit that Ropid the robot looks like it should have been in the recently released Astro Boy movie. By the way, that movie is actually pretty good, just so you know.

    Ropid is the creation of a Kyoto based group known as Robo Garage, and it has the ability to run and jump. By the way, the robot is programmed to jump with a vocal command. In other words, if you say “jump”, then the robot may not say “how high”, but it will jump as high as it can, which is 8 centimeters high.

    That’s not bad considering Ropid measures 38 centimeters tall, and weighs 16 kilograms. The robot has 29 joints and four gyro-sensors, and is powered by a lithium-ion battery. By the way, the vocal commands will also run when you tell it to run, and stop when you say stop. Now if it could run and jump, perhaps it could beat the Olympic long jump record.

    So far, there is no plans to market this guy, but I think that Wowwee would be all over this thing. Ropid’s movements aren’t as fluid as say, a human, but it is enough to beat the snot out of any toy robot out in the market right now. Now, if only it could fold up into a car or something.

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  • Magnetic Elecom Memory Card Reader



    Elecom has announced some new gadgets for you to enjoy, one of which is this card reader.  This cute little card reader will allow for you to keep your desk tidy and look great doing it.  As many additions as sometimes get added onto your computer, it’s always nice to find a small USB gadget that doesn’t cause even more clutter within your work area.


    This one comes with a magnet on the back so that it can attach to metal objects you might have around.  Such as the side of a computer case, a magnetic dry erase board or even would attach to a mini fridge if you keep one of those underneath your desk.  Plus to top it off this card reader comes in great bright colors that’ll make it stand out from the boring gray and black electronics.  Although you’ll have to decide if the $27 price tag is a bit much for a card reader.

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  • 10/28/09

    HP Pavilion dv8-1000 Entertainment PC is Home Entertainment in a Laptop



    It’s big, it’s got an integrated subwoofer, and it comes with genuine Windows & Home Premium. The Pavilion dv8 Notebook PC from HP is all about home entertainment at high quality. With an expansive 18.4-inch screen, it’s pushing into the desktop replacement category and with high-definition, an ultra-widescreen display and a built-in TV tuner it looks like it’s also trying to replace your TV. Oh and there’s a blu-ray disk reader as well.

    The HP Pavilion dv8 Notebook PC also comes with the world’s first and only green battery. This Eco Battery can sustain over 1,000 recharges and delivers like-new performance for three years. That means fewer batteries end up in landfills! Design and style wise, the HP Pavilion dv8 Notebook PC is stunningly crafted with the chic HP Espresso Imprint pattern. The sophisticated design extends to the notebook interior with an expansive BrightView infinity display.


    And yes it does have the brains to power all the entertainment challenges. The Pavilion dv8 runs on an Intel Core i7 processor and comes with a NVIDIA GeForce GT 230M graphics card with 1GB video RAM, plus the 640GB hard drive, more than enough power for even the most demanding entertainment needs. It also supports WiFi 802.11a/g and Bluetooth connectivity. At a glance, other features include 5-in-1 integrated Digital Media Reader for Secure Digital cards, MultiMedia cards, Memory Stick, Memory Stick Pro, or xD Picture cards, 4 USB 2.0 (4th shared with eSATA port), 1 HDMI connector, 1 eSata + USB connector, 1 VGA port, 1 RJ45 ethernet connector, expansion port, 2 headphones-out, 1 mic-in, 1 IEEE 1394, remote control infrared port, cable docking connector, 1 ExpressCard/54 Slot (also supports ExpressCard/34), HP Pavilion Webcam with Integrated Digital Microphone, HP Mobile ScrollSmart Remote Control, and Altec Lansing speakers with Dolby Home Theater.

    In addition to the new dv8, HP also announced several updates to its current HP Pavilion dv6 and HP Pavilion dv7 Entertainment Laptop PCs. Both the mid-size 15.6- inch dv6 and the larger 17.3-inch dv7 will offer users the choice of either the new Intel Core i7 processor or the latest AMD Turion II ultra Dual Core processor. Furthermore, NVIDIA graphics and DDR3 SDRAM will be available on select dv6 and dv7 models.
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  • W-100 – The Wristphone from Hyundai




    W-100 is the most advanced watchphone that has multiple features integrated in it. The pretty looks and functionalities surely make it the best among watchphones available now.


    Besides being a GSM phone and a digital watch, W-100 owns much more features to be highlighted. The outstanding functionalities include Bluetooth, 1.3 MegaPixel camera, integrated mp3 player and video player.

    This watchphone from Hyundai has a touch screen and a microSD memory for storing your favourite mp3s. W-100 is actually a modified version of the prototype created by CECT.


    The W-100 wristphone is available in English as well as Chinese. Final word on price is not yet released though.
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  • 10/27/09

    Epson PowerLite Pro Z8000WUNL now shipping



    Talk about projectors and some of the more notable names will probably pop up during tehe conversation, where we’re pretty sure that Epson is one of them as they are currently the number-one selling projector brand worldwide, and aims to leverage on that position by announcing the PowerLite Pro Z8000WUNL projector that has already started shipping to Pro AV dealers. This is no ordinary projectors, since it will boast a high-bright, WUXGA projector that comes in 1,920 x 1,200 native resolution while being accompanied by a super high price tag of $20,499, placing it well out of reach for ordinary home owners (save for the select few who are insanely rich or have just struck the national lottery).

    The Epson PowerLite Pro Z8000WUNL is touted to be the industry’s only 3LCD WUXGA projector, where it is capable of delivering outstanding image quality, powerful performance and unqualified value which will cater for auditorium venue applications. Meant to work for large venue applications in corporations, education, and houses of worship, the PowerLite Pro Z8000WUNL also holds the distinction of being Epson’s brightest projector to date, full well able to roll out 6,000 lumens color light output and 6,000 lumens white light output, accompanied by other specifications and features including 5,000:1 contrast ratio, an innovative liquid cooling system, durable optical chips and a dual-lamp design which will bring image quality, performance and reliability up another notch.

    Some of the features that the projector comes with were meant to reduce the amount of time and money spent on maintenance, lowering the frequency as well. You get easy access to lamps and filters, where it ought to serve you flawlessly if you follow the recommended 10,000-hour filter cleaning schedule. Apart from that, the Z8000WUNL will also boast Epson’s high-aperture 3-chip 3LCD technology for clear and crisp images.

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  • 10/25/09

    Kempler & Strauss unveils Billionair 7 smartphone



    We recently covered a device from Kempler & Strauss in the form of the highly interesting W PhoneWatch, and it seems that the company wants to extend its 15 minutes of fame by another quarter of an hour by unveiling the Billionair 7 smartphone. Guess all the money in the world can’t buy an education since the world Billionair is mis-spelt (on purpose, no doubt), making us wonder what happened to the first six iterations of the Billionair range. Making its debut at the International CTIA Wireless event, this next-generation feature-rich business-class smartphone is touted to integrate the best user interfaces of the most popular business and consumer smartphone platforms available in the market today in order to deliver the first GSM quad-band 3.5G phone based on the Microsoft Windows Mobile Platform.


    To make matters all the more interesting, the Billionair 7 smartphone is touted to offer a frameless touchscreen display accompanied by a full QWERTY keyboard for those who prefer the more traditional way of composing text messages and emails while on-the-go. This combination of interfaces will provide the user with various avenues to quickly and easily access applications via the touchscreen, while making replying of text messages and emails a snap. A 624MHz processor runs at the heart of this device, where it ought to be able to offer enough muscle to support advanced applications and handle multi-tasking without missing a beat. In addition, you will find a front-facing VGA resolution camera to handle all your video calls via 3G (or Wi-Fi), while the rear 3-megapixel camera is perfect to capture snapshots of impromptu moments when you forgot to bring out your normal digital camera.


    Other features of the Billionair 7 include Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 2.0 connectivity, a stylus, an earpiece, a microSD memory card slot, a microUSB port, 3.5 hours of talk time and 200 hours of standby time. With a name like Billionair 7, you’d expect this smartphone to cost a bomb – apparently not, as it will retail for a mere $275 unlocked.

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  • 10/22/09

    Stylish Bluetooth Headset designed as dogtag



    This BlueTrek Levis is a bluetooth headset which looks exactly like a dogtag. It is designed as a necklace, or a "neckset" since you can wear it under the neck.

    Featuring a low battery notifier and voice alert, this bluetooth device from Levi's (the jeans manufacturer) provides enough battery power to let you talk 7 hours.

    Even if your battery is dead and the gadget is useless, you can still wear it is a nicely designed necklace.
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  • Kawaii Bear lets you plug USB gadgets into the wall


    This walks a very delicate line between cute and just plain wrong.  Sure, the bear is absolutely adorable, however, the place to plug in the charger seems a bit unfortunate.  It might be better if they chose to plug him in at his mouth or even the center of the bear’s back. Yet for some reason they had to go for the rear, we’ll just think of it as an overly long tale.


    This plug makes it possible to plug in all of your devices that usually require a USB port to charge.  There’s no shortage of adapters that make it possible to plug your USB gadgets into the wall, but none do it all the while being a pastel little bear.  It comes in not only the adorable pink, but in white and black as well.  In order to pick up your very own, it’ll cost you 1980 yen or about $9.  Of course it might be difficult since it is a Japanese product.
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  • 10/21/09

    Sega GenMobile



    The Sega Genesis has been around a long time. Like Nintendo, the designers at Sega understand that individuals want the freedom of enjoying games outside of the home. The company created the Sega GenMobile to give consumers a new option in the portable gaming industry.

    One of the first releases by Sega was a clunky device called the Nomad. With the Nomad, a person merely had to insert their Sega Genesis cartridge and being playing from anywhere. The Nomad was poorly designed and expensive.

    Sega understood that future devices needed to be slimmer and better priced so the company designed the Sega GenMobile. Consumers who like to game on the run might be interested in the Sega GenMobile. The best thing about the Sega GenMobile is that the games are already programmed into the device. There are 20 official Sega games that are already built-in.

    Although the Sega GenMobile was designed for the road, consumers can play with the game at home by connecting to their TV. The Sega GenMobile has a TV output connector device that allows the games to appear on the TV screen.

    Some of the features of the Sega GenMobile include:

    2.5” TFT Color Screen

    Headphone Jack

    Rechargeable battery with an AC adapter

    AV Cable

    FireCore compatibility

    The Sega GenMobile comes in two colors, black or sonic blue. Gamers should expect to pay about $55 for the device.
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  • StressWatch tells you its time to relax



    My source called the StressWatch “the mood ring of the 21st century”, but all I can say about it is that someone should have invented it a long time ago.

    After all, we live in an age where people wake up at ungodly hours, go to demeaning jobs, come home to face family issues, and barely have time to wind down before they go to sleep. In short, we live in age where everyone is under stress. And if that doesn’t stress you out, then you don’t need the StressWatch.

    As you can see from the pic, there is a black bar graph to show your stress levels. The blues and greens that you see there means that you are mellow, but pink, red or orange means you’re one stressed out fellow. I am going to assume that it reads your pulse, sweat from your wrist, or something.

    Not only that, it can also tell the time. So that way you can get to your next appointment, so that you can always stay ahead and…I suppose that deadlines are the source of our stress, isn’t it? Just breathe deep and think calming thoughts to get back into the safe zone.

    Well, this device is merely concept as now, but it deserves to be made reality. I could use a little reduced stress now.
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  • Ekahau T301W Wristband



    In this age, people normally use a cell phone to track their child. Although this is sometimes a savvy decision, some parents are finding that their child is either losing their mobile phone or abusing the phone.  The Ekahau T301W wristband uses a Wi-Fi technology to pinpoint a child’s location information to a parent.  The Ekahau T301W wristband is small and waterproof which makes it even more attractive.

    The Ekahau T301W wristband is not a GPS system, although it is similar. With a GPS system, it is possible to get off of the grid and become undetectable. The Ekahau T301W wristband was created so that parents could track their child from anywhere and the device works in places where there is no GPS coverage.  Consumers can expect to pay around $60 for the Ekahau T301W wristband.

    Although the device would make a great buy for errant children, the designers of the Ekahua also had business owners in mind when they created the wristband. Business owners can use the Ekahau T301W wristband to track their visitors while they are on the premises. It may also be a good buy for rescue workers, underground workers, and even soldiers.  The accuracy of location embedded in the Ekahau T301W wristband allows the users of the band to get tracked within a few feet of their location. The battery on the device can last either a few weeks or a month depending on how often it is used.
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  • 10/20/09

    Wooden Clip Flash Drive keeps your data close



    Keeping your USB drive from getting lost isn’t always the easiest task out there.  On occasion it almost seems close to impossible.  Especially for those that have a hectic lifestyle, it’s easy to lose track of something so small.  Well the design of this drive might help things out a bit.  It’ll clip to anything you need it to stay clipped to, because not only is it a USB drive, it’s a clothes pin as well.

    Something very similar to this was covered quite some time ago, but the big difference between this drive and that one is that this one is easily purchasable.  Instead of only finding a designer’s website, you can pick it up from a retailer that’s well known for their novelty gadgets.  You can find the drive in a total of 3 different sizes.  There is the 2 GB, the 4GB and the 8GB, which is a great range of sizes for the general public.  They’re also not priced too badly.  They start out at $20, then $21 and finally the 8GB is $34.  You can pick up all three of the sizes the USB Brando.
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  • 10/19/09

    JVC PICSIO GC-FM1 HD Video Camera


    JVC has added a new pocket video camera to its range with the launch of the JVC PICSIO GC-FM1 HD Video Camera.

    The JVC PICSIO GC-FM1 HD is capable of shooting HD video in 1080p as well as taking 8 megapixel still photos, on top of that there is built in image stabilization, and 4 x digital zoom.

    The JVC PICSIO GC-FM1 HD features an 8 megapixel CMOS image sensor, as well as HMDI out so you can watch your videos on your HDTV, storage comes in the form of SD/SDHC cards.

    The JVC PICSIO GC-FM1 HD Video Camera comes in three funky colors, black, blue and pink and it is available now for $199.95 from JVC.



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  • 10/13/09

    TV Mirror Wall Unit: AdNotam’s Multimedia Mirror Furniture

    It’s a TV. A mirror. A wall-unit. And a glass. It’s called Glass TV by AdNotam. In effect it is a a multimedia mirror wall unit. It has all connection ports and LCD Mirror TV, making the gadget a unique interior piece and the new-age décor furniture.

    AdNotam makes contemporary mirror wall units in sleek styles. And customized to perfection. The units are based on LCD TV Matrix.

    For instance, one TV can come up as a wall mounted option or with a black or white base. Another can come with matching shelving for a different wall-design in case you want the technological playthings showcased in style.
    The unit can connect to DVD, Cable, or Satellite and play the picture on the screen to near perfection.

    Glass TV measures in 37 inch or 46 inch screens. You can customize the glass element too through Magic Mirror. You can keep it black and white, or choose your own right look. Glass TV comes with a remote control. So get your TV viewing tailor made in style.


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  • Pi electric bike burns a hole


    Not in the ozone layer, but in your pocket. It retails for a whopping $7,500, which could get you a decent second hand family sized sedan that is still running just fine. Well, if you feel that your pockets need a little lightening up while aiming to get some exercise in the process, the Pi electric bike sounds like a pretty good idea. The Pi comes with an aluminum monocoque frame that is constructed from a single piece of made-up metal that shares a similar thickness all over. In terms of electronics, the batteries are of the nickel metal hydride variety and not lithium ion which we have all come to know and love in our fair share of gadgets and gizmos these days. As for the motor, it is a 36-volt brushless DC model that cranks out around 1 horsepower, or 750 watts. Needless to say the final output depends on just how much human power you put in, but I seriously doubt you’ll reach double digits in terms of horses since you’re, well, only human.

    The Pi electric bike is currently available from Design Within Reach (although a company name like Price within Rich would surely elicit a laugh or two) and has a maximum speed that registers less than 30 miles per hour. Of course, the bike does hold more power underneath its, er, hood to go faster than that, but you’ll need to get a motorcycle license for that. Each purchase also comes with a designer helmet so you and the Pi will look like one complete entity whenever you take it out for a spin.

    The NuVinci planetary gearbox is unique as it changes gear ratios without actually manually switching gears, making it much easier to navigate steeper terrains. Throw in another $1,800 and you’ll be rewarded with a solar charger that further reduces your carbon footprint.
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  • 10/9/09

    Panasonic Lumix GF1 reviewed


    The typical Micro Four Thirds review seems to come down to a matter of tradeoffs -- size and convenience for a bit of a drop from the image quality and performance of a real DSLR. The GF1 doesn't break that trend, but it has some pretty nice things to offer for the inquisitive interchangeable lens shopper. The most notable feature when put up against its direct competition, the E-P1, is the GF1's built-in pop-up flash, and the primary drawback of both of these cams versus their regular Micro Four Thirds counterparts is the lack of an eye-level viewfinder, though the GF1 does offer a pricey hot-shoe mounted approximation. As for images PhotographyBLOG says the camera gets "almost everything right," and video doesn't look bad neither -- a couple samples are after the break. The camera is no ultra-compact, but it seems another good proof for the existence of Micro Four Thirds as a DSLR alternative.
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  • 10/8/09

    LaCie and Philippe Starck join forces


    Ever seen products designed by the famous Philippe Starck? If you’re a huge fan of this work, then you might want to consider his latest collaboration with hard drive manufacturer LaCie, where their teamwork has resulted in the LaCie Starck Desktop Hard Drive and the LaCie Starck Mobile Hard Drive. Both of these new models will offer much more than Starck’s iconic touch – they’re intelligent designs through and through, and here’s Starck’s artsy-fartsy explanaiton of his work, “Technological genius explodes exponentially, each time with incredible power whose limits are yet to be known. The power remains, never abating, symbolically characterized by the sculptural magma that one attempts to cleave, to master within this geometrically perfect strongbox. A symbol of strength mastered, of freedom guided, of incandescent magma heeding to the form of its cast. The interpretation is free. But the mystery remains.”


    The LaCie Starck Desktop Hard Drive and LaCie Starck Mobile Hard Drive will both come encased in aluminum that is tough enough to handle the everyday rigors of work, boasting a durable exterior that protects the hard drives within from shock and overheating – perfect for you to access your data whenever you need it, wherever you are. The LaCie Starck Desktop Hard Drive comes with a status LED that will resemble Starck’s signature symbol, glowing in the all-too-familiar orange or green color to point out the current activity taken by the hard drive. As for the LaCie Starck Mobile Hard Drive, you get a built-in USB cable that is uniquely placed for convenient storing and data accessibility.

    Both models will connect to computers using the USB 2.0 interface – sorry folks, you’ll just have to wait for some time more if Starck decides to dream up of another design that will cater to USB 3.0 fans. This makes it PC and Mac friendly, and will ship with LaCie Backup Assistant and LaCie Desktop Manager software to help you format, back up and customize your hard drive any way you like. The LaCie Starck Desktop Hard Drive will come in in 1TB and 2TB capacities, retailing from $129.99 onwards. As for the LaCie Starck Mobile Drive, you can choose from 320GB and 500GB capacities, with prices starting from $99.99 a pop.
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  • 10/7/09

    Apple Keyboard and iPhone Dock

    It is interesting that we did not think about this in the past because this gadget actually makes a lot of sense. We are talking about a keyboard that comes with an integrated iPhone dock. As expected, this has the Apple logo everywhere on it. Now the interesting aspect is that the iPhone will actually work for you in a combination with the keyboard. In the picture above it is turned into a numpad, which does not exist on this keyboard. In the event that you do not need the mobile phone to do that, you can always make it fill with shorcuts for your favorite programs. This is definitely a gadget that would sell well if you have an Apple computer and an iPhone.
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  • 10/6/09

    Charge Both Your iPod and iPhone Simultaneously With iHome iP88

    We all know that the iPod dominated the music player scene. Even other competitors was able to get hold of themselves and make a music player under their name. Then the iPhone was introduced and people can’t get enough of it that it ate a huge part of the smartphone and feature phone market share and revolutionized phones as we know it. So, what happened to consumers? It is either they have an existing iPod then sell it to get an iPhone and they’ve got themselves a phone and an iPod. But if you are like most of the people who already have an iPod then bought an iPhone without selling your iPod then you’re stuck with two devices competing for one speaker dock. Well not anymore if you get the iP88 music speakers dock from iHome.

    For one, this speaker dock can charge both your iPod and iPhone at the same time. The alarm clock feature will wake you up at your custom playlist at different times, at different days. With the programmable snooze settings, you will have the freedom to extend your sleeping time in case you hate the common 7 minutes snooze. There are also digital AM/FM presets, EQ controls, and even 3D sound for an enhanced audio experience supplied by the Reson8 stereo speaker chambers.

    The iHome iP88 supports every iPod from the iPod Mini up to the 4th Generation iPod Nano that has the video recording capabilities. As for the iPhone it supports both 2G and 3G version.
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  • New Sierra Wireless USB Modem for a Value-Driven User Like You

    Perhaps, you’ve already heard about Sierra Wireless’ full line of data cards and USB modems for mobile broadband networks. Do you know that recently, the company has added five new products which include the second generation Sierra Wireless products for the upcoming HSPA+ technology standard? This new addition is also made up of newly-designed HSPA USB modems.

    Among the new products to join the HSPA+ networks are AirCard 503 data card, as well as AirCard USB 308 and 309 modems. These three products support maximum download speeds of 21megabits per second (Mbps), thus providing digital enthusiasts with the ability to quickly upload revisions or additions for their viral video campaigns, monitor the team collaboration site any update, or download the latest sales report wherever they may be.

    A reliable and convertible 2-in-1 card, the Aircard 503 can be slotted in both the PC card and ExpressCard’s port, making it compatible with different models of notebook computers. The Aircard USB 308 and 309 modems, on the other hand, boast their fresh industrial design along with great performance enhancements. With such enhancements, you can now quickly install Sierra Wireless Watcher connection manager and enjoy a speedy browsing experience. These two models differ in the HSPA+ frequency bands that they support, with the 308 supporting the 850, 1900,, and 2100 MHz HSPA+ frequency bands, while the 309 supporting the 900 and 2100 MHz frequency bands.

    Other fresh entries in Sierra Wireless product line are the Aircard USB 301 and 302 modems which come with a perfect blend of innovative design and modern features. They give maximum download speeds of 7.2 Mbps and maximum upload speeds of 5.76 Mbps on an HSPA network. This means power that’s more than enough to let you do your daily routine tasks such as Internet browsing, visiting social networks, and a whole lot more.
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  • Wooden Led Clock

    A lot of gadgets are being created every single day. Scientists and investors work day and night just to create another great technology that would help mankind. Take the case of the gadget that I just found out a couple of days ago. I just found out the most weirdest alarm clock available in the market to date! Well, I was browsing the Internet for a new alarm clock. My alarm clock just broke a couple of days ago and I really need an alarm clock for my work. After an hour of checking cheap but unique alarm clocks in stores, I was able to find what is called Wood Led Clock. This piece of beauty was created by a Japanese company called Takumi . Anyway the alarm clock is in a form of a wooden block. When it is turned off you will not see any tinge of difference with a real wooden block. However, as you turn on the clock, the LED light appears and it will display the time. Since this is a normal alarm clock, though not it’s shape and structure, it still has a time adjustment knob and a power adapter which can be found on the back. However, because of the uniqueness of this weird gadget, the price of this thing cost $ 379 USD. Totally an expensive clock! But if you up for some quirky experience then having this gadget is definitely for you!After this wooden block, what will be the next alarm clock inspired gadget?

    search Wood Led Clock at www.bid4rares.com
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