NEC LaVie LL590/GG multimedia notebook
NEC's new multimedia notebook, the LaVie LL590/GG will be released in August for the Japanese masses at approximately $1,831. At that price, you get a notebook that is powered by AMD's Turion 64 X2 TL-50 1.6GHz processor, 768MB of DDR2 SDRAM (that is definitely a strange number), a 100GB hard drive, and a 15.4" super bright WXGA display with ShineView technology. Graphical power is provided by the ATI Radeon Xpress 1100 chipset. The LaVie ships with a DVD Super-Multi drive. Other features include a quartet of USB 2.0 ports, a FireWire port, WiFi connectivity, Gigabit Ethernet, and a 3-in-1 memory card reader.
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BTS-110 GPS data logger
The BTS-110 GPS data logger/tracker is a Bluetooth-enabled device that comes in 3 different memory configurations - 4MB, 8MB, and 16MB. Data is transferred via the mini USB port. There are 16 channels that provide All-in-View tracking, and data is available in longitude, latitude, speed, and UTC formats. A single battery charge provides up to 22 hours of continuous use. Power is conserved as the BTS-110 comes with a built-in motion sensor that switches the device off whenever it is motionless. More features after the jump. • Bluetooth GPS receiver and GPS data logger all in one
• Optional Flash memory 4MB/8MB/16MB
• Data upload/download via mini USB
• Motion sensor for auto power saving mode: the device switches on/off when it is moving/motionless
• Power mode setting: GPS on only or bluetooth and GPS both on
• Ultra low power consumption, up to 22hours of continuous use with battery fully charged
• Rechargeable 1100mA Li-ion battery with the original made-in-Japan battery cells
• Cold/warm/hot start (42/38/3~6 seconds)
• 16 channels All-in-View tracking.
• Compatible with bluetooth enabled devices with Serial Port Profile (SPP)
• High sensitivity: -152dbm
• Build-in High Gain antenna
• Data format: longitude, latitude, speed , UTC
• GPS trace interval time setting from 1sec ~ 30 minutes
• GPS Trace data by distance interval 2~65535 meters
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Waterproof solar-powered torch
Take the green path with this £24.99 waterproof solar-powered flashlight. Meant for those who love to rough it out in the great outdoors, this waterproof device comes with a solar panel at the side that soaks up the sun's energy while basking during the day so that your evenings and night won't be a blind affair. Under bright, direct sunlight, this flashlight charges pretty quickly. You can use the white light at one end of flashing red LEDs on the other for emergency purposes. Alternatively, you can operate both simultnaneously. You can use standard AA batteries if it runs out of renewable energy. The only drawback would be the lack of an energy reserve indicator.
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NESS L300 system improves walking gait
The FDA has approved the NESS L300 system that enables those who suffer from a paralyzed foot to walk safely without fear of falling or imbalance. This device will stimulate muscles in the affected leg with a miniscule amount of electricity during the swing phase while wakling, improving the individual's gait in order to provide a more balanced and safer walking experience. The NESS L300 can also be used as a therapeutic training device to assist the facilitation of muscle re-education while preventing muscle atrophy due to disuse as well as improving blood circulation when the patient is inactive.
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Apple could work on iPhone
Apple could be working on a music player cellphone if the latest Apple analyst Q3 conference call is anything to go by. The success of Sony's Walkman line of cellphones have prompted Apple's CFO to respond that Apple will be addressing the situation as cellphones are not the best music players available in the market today. That statement alone should make it pretty clear that a possible iPhone is in the works even though there is no confirmation of such a project nor a timeframe released. Hopefully within the next couple of years we will see such a device roll out from Apple.
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Loc8tor device helps keep track of items
Anyone who has trouble remembering where they placed their everyday items such as remote controls and car keys ought to make the Loc8tor a priority purchase. All you need to do is tag the object in question with one of Loc8tor's wireless tags. If you can't find it, just pick up the Loc8tor device and look for it via the LCD display. You can set up an invisible safety zone around the Loc8tor in Alert mode that triggers audio-visual and vibration alarms whenever a tagged item is out of the set boundary. The Loc8tor retails for £99.99. More features after the jump. • Locate mode finds tagged items up to an incredible 183 metres / 600 feet away (clear line of sight)
• Audio and visual directional technology guides you to within 2.5cm / 1” of lost items
• Alert mode can warn if tagged items go outside a user set safety zone that you can set. Range can be independently set for each tag
• Miniaturised Tags can be quickly and easily attached to almost anything with the Key ring loop or adhesive strips
• Homing Tags gives off audio beep and flashing LED to help locate
• Panic Tag enables a child or dependant to set off a distress alarm
• Up to 24 Tags / items can be registered per Handheld
• Easy to use – set up in seconds
• Available in English - Spanish, French and German versions launching October 2006
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Actiontec presents VoSKY Call Center
| Actiontec's new VoSKY Call Center is a Skype-certified device that takes just a jiffy to set up before you talk to the rest of your Skype buddies. The VoSKY Call Center functions as a mini-phone operator - just hook it up to your PC and phone jack and make Skype calls from any connected phone. The Call Center is even able to forward missed Skype calls to any designated phone number so that you won't miss any important calls. It measures 11.5cm x 8.5cm x 2.5cm and weighs a mere 145g. This will make a great addition to any home or office.
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MediaGear HD2GO photo viewer / personal media player
Filed under: Portable Video
Looks like Epson might have a competitor in their niche market of devices that are photo viewers first and personal media players second. MediaGear's HD2GO is strikingly similar to Epson's Photo Fine devices with its large, 3.6-inch screen, 20GB hard drive, CF slot, and MP3 playback. This market might be for you if you fit the discription of a hardcore mobile digital camera user that needs a spot to dump all of your pics and view 'em on a larger screen but also need the ocasional video playback option. Just make sure you keep to your photography work as video playback sucks down the battery life to a minuscule 4.5 hours on the HD2GO. The real difference here, however, is that the Epson P-4500 might have a larger 80GB hard drive and a cleaner look, but it retails for $640, quite a bit more than the $295 that the HD2GO will go for when it hits the streets in September.
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Lux introduces waterproof MCE Outdoor TV
Ever thought of catching up with your favorite serial when you're at the pool? Enter the ARIIS outdoor MCE TV from Lux Entertainment. This 26" Sharp LCD HDTV comes encased in a glare and reflection-free glass similar to those used in museums without washing out the picture. A Media Center Extender is attached to the TV in order to let you wirelessly stream all MCE-based content. A pair of marine-grade speakers are housed by a stainless steel base, while the thermostat controls, fans, heaters, and coolers are tucked safely into the enclosure. Even the universal remote that comes with the ARIIS is waterproof. Pick one up for your poolside today for $6,800.
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ATO unveils iSee 360i
| The iSee 360i from ATO aims to turn the majority of Click Wheel iPods, the iPod mini and nano into a video recording/playback powerhouse. The iSee 360i plays video and is able to record shows directly from your TV for playback at a more convenient time. You can even use it to download movies, music, and other compatible media formats from the Internet and experience it there and then. The 3.6" LCD display offers a much more comfortable viewing experience when compared against the iPod's miniscule screen. The iSee 360i comes with the software required for audio/video conversion purposes. It costs nearly as much as a 30GB 5G iPod at $250. More features after the jump. • Lightweight mobile design • Replaceable, rechargeable 2200mAh battery with 4 hours of battery life • User-friendly GUI • Video in/Video out port • Supports multiple video formats including MPEG 2/4 • Audio in/Audio out port • VidiScape host application and AcrSoft audio/video conversion software included |
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