Sony Mylo COM-2
PC Magazine (PDAs) :: Monday, January 14, 2008
If it included a phone and municipal Wi-Fi blanketed the nation, the Sony Mylo COM-2 might have a chance.
‘Big two’ continue to dominate Japan
Digital Photography Review News :: Monday, January 14, 2008
Nikon is expected to be Japan’s DSLR market leader for 2007 says a leading Japanese market research company. But Canon’s compact sales ensure it retains the top-spot for overall digital camera sales in the country. DSLR sales are expected to continue to grow as more manufacturers join the fray.
Casio EX-Z100, EX-Z200: First 28mm equiv. for Casio
Digital Photography Review News :: Monday, January 14, 2008
CES 2008: Casio’s EX-Z100 and EX-Z200 are 10.1 megapixel compacts featuring, for the first time on a Casio, 28 – 112mm equivalent zoom lenses. Both models feature Auto Shutter and Auto Best Shot, whereby the camera analyses the scene and shooting conditions and selects the appropriate exposure settings. The EX-Z200 also includes CCD-Shift image stabilization. The pair will be available from March 2008, the EX-Z100 priced at $279.99 and the EX-Z200 $329.99.
Olympus Europe extends free E-3 grip offer
Digital Photography Review News :: Monday, January 14, 2008
Olympus Europe has again prolonged its offer of a free HLD-4 grip to existing E-System users purchasing a new E-3. Originally scheduled to end on Dec 31st 2007, the promotion was first extended to Jan 31st and the folks at Olympus now say customers have until the end of March to get their claims in – most generous. Full details on how to ‘get a grip’ coming up after the jump.
Eye-Fi announces enhanced Mac compatibility
Digital Photography Review News :: Monday, January 14, 2008
Eye-Fi, makers of wireless SD cards for digital cameras, has announced enhanced Mac functionality with the card now able to import photos directly into iPhoto. In addition the device is now compatible with OS X 10.5 aka Leopard and Safari 3 may be used to access and change settings. The updated software is available for download via the Eye-Fi site and will be included with new cards. Click through for the links.
Hands-On With Intel’s “Menlow” Prototypes
PC Magazine (PDAs) :: Monday, January 14, 2008
Panasonic to develop wireless camera
Digital Photography Review News :: Monday, January 14, 2008
CES 2008: Panasonic has announced development of a wireless camera with the ability to upload directly to Google’s Picasa Web Albums. Thanks to a deal with T-Mobile, the camera will include twelve months’ free use of the network’s HotSpot service which is available in selected Starbucks, Borders, Hyatt hotels and airports. There are currently no details on the hardware aspect nor timeframe for introduction but we shall, of course, keep you up to date with more details as we receive them.
Sony announces Transferjet wireless data transfer
Digital Photography Review News :: Monday, January 14, 2008
CES 2008: Sony has unveiled its Close Proximity Wireless Transfer Technology system: "TransferJet". Essentially, this is a data transfer system which relies on close proximity – 3cm maximum – and will deliver up to 560 Mbps when two compliant devices are brought together. Aside from the obvious benefits of a standardized, no-contact means of communication between AV devices the new technology promises minimal electromagnetic interference due to the low intensity of the radio waves employed. Click through for Sony’s press release.
Kodak V1273 and V1073 IS touch screen compacts
Digital Photography Review News :: Monday, January 14, 2008
CES 2008: The V1273 and V1073 are the latest ultra compacts from Kodak. Both can record video at 720p30 HD resolution. They also feature optically stabilized lenses and the ability to output their stills in both 720p and 1080i HD formats.
Kodak Z1085 IS, V1285 and Z8612 zoom compacts
Digital Photography Review News :: Monday, January 14, 2008
CES 2008: The latest Z series digital cameras from Kodak, the Z1085 IS, Z1285 and Z8612 all feature the ability to output their stills in both 720p and 1080i HD formats. The Z1085 IS and Z1285 are also able to record 720p30 HD video. (This may not be as fast as 720p60 or as high res as 1080i, but it’s still a big jump from the VGA that is standard issue on most compacts).
SplashTop Running On Prototype ASUS Notebook
Phoronix :: Saturday, January 12, 2008
“DeviceVM’s SplashTop, a product we had named as one of the greatest Linux innovations in 2007, is sharing a booth this week at the Consumer Electronic Show (CES) with ASUS. At their booth we were allowed to check out a SplashTop demo running on an ASUS notebook! This notebook has yet to be introduced by ASUS, but it’s intended for high-end gaming and comes with SplashTop Linux as a complementary operating system. This version of SplashTop is slightly updated and has new features too.”
ASUS C90P Overclockable Gaming Laptop
Hardware Secrets :: Saturday, January 12, 2008
“During CES 2008 ASUS presented their forthcoming gaming laptop: C90P. This will be a high-end laptop that will allow overclocking by simply touching a button. It is not only that: it will use regular desktop CPUs, making it easier to install and upgrade the processor (the product is based on Intel CPUs), lowering the system cost (as desktop CPUs are traditionally cheaper than mobile CPUs) and allowing faster CPUs to be installed (as usually very high-end CPUs are only released for the desktop market). Sounds interesting? Read on.”
USBFever Auto/Car FM Transmitter Reviewed
Dragonsteel Mods :: Friday, January 11, 2008
” I remember a time when portable CD players were becoming popular and in-car cd players were considered a luxury item and not standard fair (yeah I’m that old) and I would use a tape adapter to connect my cd player to play through my car speakers. Today of course we have mp3 players that have essentially replaced those portable cd players, and now we also find cd players standard in our cars.
Some car stereos have a line input for connecting your mp3 player and some of the higher end ones even feature a USB port or even a memory card slot, but those are more high end offerings and we’re left we having to either upgrade or find an inexpensive way to connect our mp3 players to take our music with us.
The product I’ve got for review today does just that, it inexpensively connects your portable mp3 player to your car stereo or any other stereo so you can take your music on the go, it’s an FM Transmitter from our friends at USBFever. It utilizes the stations that are not in use in your area to transmit the music from your audio player to your stereo, it’s very easy to use, small, lightweight and even features a dual power source. So read on to check it out…”
Logitech Gaming Keyboard G15 Rev2 reviewed
Metku Mods :: Friday, January 11, 2008
The original Logitech G15 gaming keyboard was reviewed in Metku.net just over two years ago, and not too long ago Logitech came up with the revision 2 of the G15. The main features that made the keyboard special are still there – The LCD-screen, USB-hub and a backlight on all the keys, but there are also some changes from the original design that we’ll explore in detail.”
Kingston CompactFlash Ultimate 266X 4GB Card Review
Dragonsteel Mods :: Monday, January 07, 2008
“Kingston has release their latest version of professional speed Compact Flash Memory with the CompactFlash Ultimate 266X Memory card. These cards are specifically designed for devices that require fast write speeds such as digital SLR cameras. Available in 2, 4 and 8 GB capacities, these cards provide space for hundreds of megapixels of images. ”
Geeks Apple iPod Nano 3rd Generation Review
RB Mods :: Monday, January 07, 2008
When you think about digital music players, one name comes to mind immediately: iPod. Apple has regained its popularity thanks to their line of iPods, including the Itouch, Iphone, Shuffle, etc. But are they worth all the hype? Geeks.com, popular online retailer, sent us the third generation, 8GB version of the Apple iPod Nano. Read on to find out our take on the latest incarnation of the popular media player.
Scythe Kama Jacket 2,5 and QuietDrive 2,5
Technic 3d :: Monday, January 07, 2008
“The Scythe Kama Jacket 2,5″ and QuietDrive 2,5″ arrived Technic3D. Carrying Pouch for Your 2.5inch HDD with USB Connection and Internal HDD Silent for SATA & IDE 2.5” HDD on 3.5 “bay see you in the following Review on Technic3D.”
Logitech Wave Keyboard Review
Think Computers :: Monday, January 07, 2008
“Logitech is well-known for its input devices and cameras. The Wave Keyboard is Logitech’s latest ergonomic keyboard suited for extended typing sessions, as well as everyday use. Its media keys enable easy access to media player functions. It also has special buttons just for some features found in Microsoft Windows Vista. Read on for the review.”
Silverstone MS05 – 2.5 docking station Review
Xtreme Computing :: Monday, January 07, 2008
“For this review I will be looking at a product from the highly respected pc hardware manufacturer SilverStone. The product up for review is in fact a hard drive caddy / enclosure, not a typical 3½” caddy this is a sleek caddy for a 2½” drive and as a bonus it comes with a docking station, it is the MS05 from SilverStone. All will be revealed in the review.”
Moxia USBCell AA USB Battery Review
Everything USB :: Sunday, January 06, 2008
With the trend of computer peripherals and console controllers moving towards the wireless end of the spectrum and away from the wires, they still have to be powered by the means of a battery. While some manufacturers choose a custom battery pack/module like the Logitech G7, a vast majority of these wireless devices are powered by the common AA battery. For those devices that do not come with a way to recharge themselves, USBCells from Moixa Energy seeks to provide a rechargeable solution that doesn’t require a separate battery charger but instead uses USB ports to recharge. Read on for the full review.
Turbo Charge TB550 Portable Cell Phone Charger Review
Big Bruin :: Sunday, January 06, 2008
The Turbo Charge TB550 Portable Cell Phone Charger is a gadget designed to make sure your mobile phone always has enough power. Whether you can’t reach the wall charger, can’t find the car charger, or are lost in the middle of nowhere in desperate need of help, this device will take the power from two AA batteries and provide several full charges for a large selection of today’s popular phones.
Corsair Padlock USB Flash Drive Review
Techware Labs :: Sunday, January 06, 2008
“Removable flash drives have become very popular due to their flexibility, usefulness, and increasing storage capacity. Options for users seeking to secure the data on such devices have been limited to encryption until now. Today we take a look at the Corsair Padlock which employs a form of hardware security which helps assure that even if you lose your drive, you won’t lose control of your data. ”
LG VX10000 Voyager Full Review
The TechLounge :: Sunday, January 06, 2008
“First, I must admit that I have a hard time not comparing the LG Voyager VX10000 to the iPhone. I’ve owned an iPhone for six months and am very happy with it, but to be blunt, the two phones shouldn’t be compared directly. The iPhone is more expensive, $100-200 more than the VX10000, and isn’t available on the Verizon network. The best feature of the phone is the Verizon V-Cast mobile TV. It’s fairly expensive at $15/mo, but having eight channels of TV at your disposal is pretty sweet, and I was usually able to find something to watch between ESPN, Comedy Central and NBC News. The biggest flaw with this phone (and it’s not the only phone with this problem) is that the touch screen is more of a gimmick than an honest to goodness feature. It’s as if it’s added on to compete with that other phone rather than be a useful feature.”
Razer Lachesis Gaming Mouse Review
Virtual Hideout :: Sunday, January 06, 2008
“Razer is one company that’s been in this business for quite some time. They’ve been making gaming mice for several years; in fact, their entire product line is geared towards gaming, making them far from the typical bandwagon-hopping company. Many gamers are using, or have used one of their products, giving Razer a solid following. However, with the increasing competition from other manufacturers, Razer has responded with their latest weapon – the Lachesis Gaming Mouse. Sporting an astounding 4000 DPI laser sensor and an atypical symmetric/ambidextrous design, the Lachesis seems poised to take the leadership in the gaming mouse arena. Let’s see if it lives up to the Razer brand name.“
The Top Phones for Texting
PC Magazine (Phones) :: Saturday, January 05, 2008
Prefer typing to talking? Stay in touch with one of these finger-friendly messaging handsets.
iPhone Portable Power Station Review
Dragonsteel Mods :: Saturday, January 05, 2008
The folks from USBFever have sent us a new product that is scheduled for release at the end of January 2008. It is called the iPhone Portable Power Station and it designed to act as charging dock and a secondary battery for the iPhone. This device seems to be the ultimate solution for those times when you are away from an AC outlet and are unable to charge your iPhone. It seems perfect for those long trips, allowing you to stay connected for a longer period of time. Lets get started…..
Garmin Introduces nuvi 5000 – It’s Big
PC Mechanic :: Saturday, January 05, 2008
Garmin has a fairly wide range of sizes for mobile GPS devices. The newest one is the nuvi 5000. This is a big guy; a 5.2-inch touchscreen display. Not only is it big but it also has the highest resolution screen I’ve seen so far from Garmin, that being 800×480. This is actually higher than the […]
Garmin nuvi 800 Has Speech Recognition – Just Like Star Trek
PC Mechanic :: Saturday, January 05, 2008
Computer.. (computer makes noises) Main Engineering (Turbolift takes you to Main Engineering) Okay, seriously.. this literally is just like the Turbolift on the USS Enterprise 1701-D. Except it’s in your car. Way cool. I dig the fact it’s available. I dig the fact you have to manually “tell” the nuvi to listen via the small remote button (saves from mistakes being […]
