February 22nd, 2008

The magic of instant photos is going digital. Polaroid, the company that pioneered instant photography 60 years ago, is launching a new line of digital instant photo products. Using a revolutionary, inkless printing process, the Polaroid Digital Instant Photo Printer unlocks photos trapped on cell phones and digital cameras. For fans of the original Polaroid instant camera, the digital instant printer provides a whole new dimension in the magic of instant printed pictures.  
Earlier this month, company officials announced that the increased popularity of digital photography led Polaroid to plan for the exit of traditional Instant film in all formats and sizes. Although the company will halt production this year, Instant film is expected to be available into 2009.
“For decades, the name Polaroid has been synonymous with white-bordered pictures, although change and innovation have always been, and will continue to be, an integral part of this business,” explains Tom Petters, chairman and owner of Polaroid.

More info at dcviews.com

February 21st, 2008

If you need a portable projector that won’t weigh you down, the 2.9-pound Toshiba TDP-PX10U Mobile Projector ($1,499 direct) is worth a long look. It’s one of the few projectors with a built-in audio system that’s actually loud enough to be heard from more than 1 or 2 feet away. If you use sound in your presentations, that by itself is reason enough to put it on your short list. The DLP-based TDP-PX10U offers a native XGA (1,024-by-768) resolution. At 2.6 by 8.3 by 6.5 inches (HWD), it’s physically similar to other sub-3-pound projectors, including—for example—the ViewSonic PJ260D. Either projector is small enough to fit in most briefcases, even in the soft carrying cases they come with.

One small advantage the TDP-PX10U has over the ViewSonic projector is that the case allows a larger pouch for cables. I had no trouble fitting in the supplied remote, VGA cable, power cord, and remote receiver—which plugs into a computer’s USB port to let you control the mouse from the remote. Even better, there was room left over for additional cables, for connecting to a video source, for example.

More info at pcmag.com

February 21st, 2008

 

Its  raining LCD’s today and the latest is once again from Sony. The M1 series will be available in two sizes 20″ and 16 inches with a choice of six colors black, silver, green, pink, red, blue and orange. Furthermore when ordering online you customize the TV with two colors of your choice. The panels support a resolution of 1,366×768, contrast ratio of 1500:1 and a viewing angle of 178 degrees. The TV’s have an Analog / Digital TV tuner , Ethernet, USB, HDMI output etc. The M1 series hits stores in Japan on March 25 with the 16 incher selling for 90,000 Yen ($ 830) and 20 inch model for 110,000 Yen ($ 1000).

Source Newlaunches.com

February 20th, 2008

Sony is the main “Style-Up (R) panel” to the one that came in one of two colors to enjoy maple help “Walkman NW-E020F Series” release three models. This machine is equipped with the body of USB terminal and PC HDD KONPO “NETTOJUKU”  direct connection to easily transfer songs and recharge.  Also, three-minute charge for three hours play ^, the longest staying power about 30 hours of continuous playback ^. In addition, rich color variations from the sales pattern of 10 “Style-Up (R) panel” to your room, and according to the mood of fashion and “Walkman” and enjoy maple help.

features

• Sold separately or bundled “Style-Up (R) panel”, it will help you enjoy
• Direct USB connection: a compact body with a USB terminal. “Walkman” itself easily to a PC and easy HDD KONPO “NETTOJUKU” Direct connection
• play 3 hours 3 minutes  charge for up to 30 hours continuous playback stamina
• Sony’s own high-quality technology “KURIAODIOTEKUNOROJI” adopt
• FM radio-equipped

More info at sony

February 20th, 2008

 

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5 Nanometers of Quad-Core Glory—

With more than 800 million transistors for quad-core, the new 45nm Core 2 Extreme introduces new microarchetecture features for greater performance. Some of these advanced new features include: greater performance at all previous given

frequencies, up to 50-percent larger L2 caches, and expanded power management capabilities for new levels of energy efficiency. Also new to the next generation 45nm Core 2 Extreme are nearly 50 new Intel SSE4 instructions for  speeding up the performance of media and high performance applications. Ensure you make the smartest processor decision possible.

Let Alienware Push Your System to the Limit

The Area-51 ALX system is now available with the quad core Intel Core 2 Extreme QX9650 overclocked from 3.0GHz to 4.0 GHz core clock speed! Alienware factory overclocking increases your processor’s overall speed and performance. Alienware assures that all its overclocked systems still meet Alienware’s strict quality and performance guidelines before leaving the factory. Alienware factory overclocking does not void your system warranty.

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February 20th, 2008

Humax has launched two limited editions of its 19-inch LCD
TV, now available in a contemporary gloss white finish.
The LGB19-DTT and LGB19-DZT are angled as the ideal smaller widescreen TVs for second rooms such as bedrooms or kitchens.
The white Humax LGB19-DTT and LGB19-DZT both have integrated Freeview, for access to over 50 free radio and TV channels without the need for a set-top box.
An HDMI slot also means each model can be connected to any HD games console or high def DVD player while both TVs can also double up as PC monitors.
The LGB19-DZT offers additional audio features, including “simulated” surround sound and integrated digital hi fi sound system. The LGB19-DZT also comes with a built-in alarm clock and snooze features.
The new models are available to buy online from today, priced at £299 and £329 respectively.

Source pocket-lint.co.uk

February 20th, 2008

The Intel Classmate PC shares a common goal with the OLPC XO-1: to put laptops into the hands of needy children in developing countries. Basically, Intel has enlisted international partners, who will be rebranding the Classmate PC—in coordination with the Taiwanese firm that designed it—and working with governments around the world, which will distribute them to students. The partners will also provide setup and technical support to the schools receiving the laptops. Whether, apart from its humanitarian aim, the Classmate PC was created to help Intel shareholders (it is a for-profit venture), to steal Nick Negroponte’s spotlight, or just to provide healthy competition to his One Laptop per Child (OLPC) initiative is an open question. One thing’s for sure, though: The Classmate PC is a sturdy, capable little laptop that runs Linux or Windows XP Professional and is an excellent alternative to the XO-1.

More info at pcmag.com

February 20th, 2008

What make the Kensington Slim Blade Media Desktop Set stand out is that by simply swapping the magnetically attached modules, you can transform it to any combo you want it. Features include: - 4-in-1 keyboard/mouse/keypad/remote - Universal Keyboard with PC or Mac hotkeys gives you instant access to your favorite applications, search engines and more - Slim, portable mouse with Scroll Ball provides easy and intuitive 360 scrolling - Add the keypad when needed for banking or working on taxes - Never worry about turning your mouse on or off again–your mouse goes into sleep mode when your notebook does - One micro receiver for all modules (stores inside mouse) The Kensington Slim Blade Media Desktop Set is available for £109.99 or $215 from Kensington.

Source Newlaunches.com

February 20th, 2008

What make the Kensington Slim Blade Media Desktop Set stand out is that by simply swapping the magnetically attached modules, you can transform it to any combo you want it. Features include: - 4-in-1 keyboard/mouse/keypad/remote - Universal Keyboard with PC or Mac hotkeys gives you instant access to your favorite applications, search engines and more - Slim, portable mouse with Scroll Ball provides easy and intuitive 360 scrolling - Add the keypad when needed for banking or working on taxes - Never worry about turning your mouse on or off again–your mouse goes into sleep mode when your notebook does - One micro receiver for all modules (stores inside mouse) The Kensington Slim Blade Media Desktop Set is available for £109.99 or $215 from Kensington.

Source Newlaunches.com

February 20th, 2008

If our last Wi-Fi router roundup taught us anything, it’s that wireless-n running in the 802.11b/g-compatible 2.4-GHz spectrum works about as well as a skateboard on water. Although theoretically capable of up to 300-megabit-per-second throughput, wireless-n really manages only about 120 Mbps in optimal conditions. But drop your “n” speed demon into the overpopulated 2.4-GHz band, seething with b/g wireless networks, cordless phones, microwave ovens, and sundry other bandwidth busters, and performance drops by 50 percent or more. The answer is to run in the more pristine 5-GHz band—but many home users simply don’t want to deal with the configuration hassle. Fortunately, Netgear’s HD/Video 5 GHz Wireless-N Networking Kit makes that as easy as throwing a switch, no matter what kind of home network you’re running now.

The idea for the networking kit is really fairly simple: Design two access points (APs) that can also act as a Wi-Fi bridge, make the built-in radios strictly 5 GHz, and give them Wireless Protected Setup (WPS) buttons and a Web-based management utility. Simply plug one AP into a switch port on your home router (or another switch connected to the router), run a setup utility, plug the other AP into power, press the WPS button, and wait a few seconds.

More info at pcmag.com