Archive for the ‘For the Home’ Category
Just when I thought the previous projector was small enough, Aiptek unveils another pocket-size media player projector named PocketCinema V10.
It is roughly the same size as the 2nd generation iPod Nano, but it can project a 50-inch image on a flat surface. The secret sauce is 3M’s revolutionary mini projection technology.
The interesting feature is that you can display content from mobile phones, an iPod, a Wii, or any device with video playback capabilities. Connect it using the 3-in-1 AV jack, and enjoy the big picture anywhere. You can also playback videos and show photos stored in its 1GB internal memory or SD/MMC/MS Pro card.
Formats supported by V10 include JPEG, ASF, AVI, and MPEG-4. (more…)
5 years ago I couldn’t picture myself using an overpriced (in my opinion), underpowered laptop, but now I couldn’t imagine how life would be without my laptop. In the notebook market the undisputed king of the jungle is Intel. Intel is about to get a challenge from its eternal rival, AMD who is releasing their newest next-generation mobile platform dubbed PUMA. This new platform is due out in 2008. In early 2009 AMD will spin out the new “Fusion” integrated processor that combines the CPU and GPU onto a single 45nm die.
The combo-chip is set to be used in almost every gadget, from UMPCs to widescreen notebooks, as well as other consumer electronic devices.
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To remind us that the Summer Olympic games are getting closer, Panasonic has released a special Olympic version of its HDC-S7 camcorder.
This limited edition HD video camcorder is called the HDC-SDK8.
The specifications are the same as the HDC-S7. It can record videos in full HD 1080i (at 1920×1080 pixels) onto SD/SDHC cards. It also features a 10x optical zoom, a Leica lens and a 2.7″ LCD display.
It weighs about 310 grams.
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Do you like transparent gadgets? Then you’re in luck, my friend. Sony has announced a glass speaker system, dubbed Sauntina, that at a first glance resembles a lightsabre for your desk.
Also known as Sony NSA-PF1, the tasty glassy speaker unit stands 6 feet tall and produces crystal clear sound in 360 degrees. (more…)
Who said computers aren’t beautiful? Check out these great keyboards available from GeekStuff4U. Each key is handmade, and there are 5 different designs in all. The QWERTY boards plug in to your standard USB or PS/2 jack, and brighten your day as you tap away!
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You’re set to buy UMPCs but don’t really like the current crop? Well, if you’re patient enough, you can get your hands on this fine UMPC from Dell.
No official name has been announced yet. For the moment, it’s being called the “mini-Inspiron”.
No word about the processor, memory, the OS or the pricing. However I think it will be sold in the range of ASUS Eee PC’s pricing. It will have three USB ports, a muti card reader, VGA out, and Ethernet.
It comes in your choice of two colors.
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Remember Zip drives? Well Iomega, the previous manufacturer of Zip drives, has now switched to creating stylish portable hard drives. The eGo is a 250GB external hard drive, that looks a little like a stylish scotch flask.
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Panasonic has just launched their new series of Plasmas, known as the PZ850 series. Like many other new Plasmas and LCDs the PZ850 is a full HD 16:9 widescreen plasma screen and comes in 4 different sizes: 46″, 50″, 58″ and 65″.
What’s unique about the new Viera series is that it has built in support for H.246 codec, which makes it possible for you to view your HD video directly from an SD card.
Other features include a native resolution contrast ratio of 30,000:1, a dynamic ratio of 1,000,000:1, 24p native reproduction, Digital Cinema Color Re-Mastering and Studio Reference Mode.
Although, the most impressive new feature would be that the PZ850 series will be Internet enabled and have access to the Internet enabling you to access services such as YouTube and Google’s Picasa Web Album. (more…)
Here’s a delightful monster for your living room, the 82 inch Samsung Quad HD LCD TV. Gone are the days when you have to squint or sit closer to the TV to see the picture clearly.
Not only is it big in size, but it also boast 120Hz motion processing and LED backlighting. That means the motions from your favorite action films look natural and blur-free, all the time.
How big is the resolution? A mind-boggling 3840×2160 pixel.
Considering its sheer size, it should show even the smallest dimples or blemishes on any actresses face. (more…)
The buzz these days is about the new WiMax technology being included in a rash of gadgets.
Why this rash of WiMax goodies? How about WiMAX having download speeds of up to 2-4 Mbps, and a radius of up to 2-3 miles(WiFi’s radius is just a few hundred feet.) It could also be because of the deal announced last wednesday that brings together Sprint, Clearwire, Intel, Google, Comcast, Time Warner and Bright House for WiMax services to millions of people.
One of these WiMax enabled gadgets is the Cloudbook MAX UMPC. This beautiful laptop boasts an 8.9-inch WVGA (1,024 x 600) display and it is running Windows Vista. It has 802.11b/g WiFi, Bluetooth, GPS, a 2 Megapixel webcam and a battery good for four hours. It also features an 80GB HD, 2GB of DDR2 RAM, a 1.6GHz VIA C7-M ULV processor with the VX800 digital media IGP chipset, which touts full DirectX 9 support and video acceleration for MPEG-2, MPEG-4, WMV9, VC1 and DivX video formats. …Of course it also has WiMAX. This currently unpriced UMPC will be available in the latter half of this year in North America.
Next up, the Nokia N810 Internet Tablet – WiMAX Edition. It’s pocket-sized but it still gives you the full Internet without barriers, while on the go. (more…)
