Samsung YP-U1Z 1 GB MP3 Player @ TechTastic.ca
TechTastic :: Thursday, December 22, 2005
Disney Stick Mix MP3 Player Preview @ CoolTechZone.com
CoolTechZone :: Thursday, December 22, 2005
“If there’s any company that can make children-friendly gadgets, it has to be Disney. Disney has undoubtedly built its brand by ensuring friendly programming and products that are unadulterated.”
Logitech G7 Laser Gaming Mouse @ Bytesector
Bytesector :: Tuesday, December 20, 2005
“Today, I will be taking a look at another mouse from Logitech that looks almost identical to the MX700 and MX900. The Logitech G7 Gaming mouse has many of the same lines as the MX700, but there are also some button differences that make it much nicer. The first major difference between these mice is the G7 puts optical tracking behind and moves up the ladder to laser tracking. This new sensor technology allows the sensor to have an effective resolution of up to 2000 dpi, but is fully adjustable from 400-2000 dpi. A new hot swappable battery pack system, gaming grade polytetrafluoroethylene feet and battery level indicator make this mouse unique in every way.”
Creative Zen Vision:M 30GB Review
Everything USB :: Tuesday, December 20, 2005
“Probably the first question people ask when reading this review is whether the Creative Zen Vision:M has a better screen than the video iPod. After all, Mr. Hoo should have already dissected the Apple’s, and came up with countermeasures before hitting back. Putting the video iPod next the Zen, the Creative seems to take the lead with the colors on the 2.5†QVGA screen being very vivid and vibrant. The LCD’s contrast is excellent. There’s just a bit too much color saturation than necessary, causing some finer details to wash away.”
Logitech G15 Gaming Keyboard Review @ The TechZone
The Tech Zone :: Tuesday, December 20, 2005
Casio Exilim EX-S500 5.0 Mega Pixel Digital Camera @ BonaFideReviews
Bona Fide Reviews :: Tuesday, December 20, 2005
“Casio has developed a name for itself through its pocket-sized Exilim line of high-performance digital cameras and the EX-S500 serves as no exception. Slim, sleek, and sexy are the adjectives that come to mind, and this little Casio drew many looks when I carried it around.”
Olympus SP-500 Digicam
Designtechnica :: Wednesday, December 14, 2005
“Olympus is struggling mightily to keep with the digicam leaders (Kodak, Canon and Sony). Sometimes they win with models like Stylus 800 and E-500 D-SLR while in other instances they fail miserably with IR-500 and M:Robe. Yet you can’t blame them for trying; they can’t just quit the game or they’ll end up in the trash heap of CE companies. Where Olympus really shines is with its Ultra Zoom digicams like the new 6-megapixel SP-500UZ, the company’s latest 10x optical zoom digicam (the ancient 2MP C-700 Ultra Zoom was one of the first in the industry). This equals 38-380mm in 35mm terms, a very nice range. At $379 it’s more expensive than the $299 10x Kodak Z740 with slightly less resolution (5MP). It’s also a bit cheaper than its other ultra zoom competitors, the $499 5MP Sony DSC-H1 and Canon PowerShot S2 IS with 12x optical zooms and image stabilization. Kodak’s new P850 is a non-image stabilized 5MP digicam with a 12x zoom that costs $449 while Konica Minolta’s 6MP DiMage Z6 with a 12x optical zoom is $399. Looking at these prices, you can see the SP-500UZ has a ballpark price battling it out with some tough competitors. Now does it swing and miss or hit it out of the park? (As you can probably tell, I can’t wait for baseball to start again!) Check it out… ”
Motorola RAZR V3 Review @ DataFuse.net
DataFuse :: Wednesday, December 14, 2005
Logitech QuickCam for Notebooks Pro (2005) Review
Everything USB :: Wednesday, December 14, 2005
Not content with the way things were, Logitech took another jab at creating a high-end webcam for laptops and ultimately deciding on replacing the QuickCam for Notebooks Pro with the QuickCam for Notebooks Pro – 2005 edition. No, it doesn’t make sense to us either, but since it’s boasting new Video Effects features to play around with and a 1.3MP sensor with RightLight all crammed into a smaller enclosure, we just had to put this new revision to the test. Read on to see how it fared.
USB Pocket Flash Drive Roundup @ PureOverclock.com
Pure Overclock :: Wednesday, December 14, 2005
Quote: “In this round-up I’ll be looking at six USB flash drives, some no frills but with a price worthy of consideration and others with all the bells and whistles some out there may find essential. On test are the following drives: Corsair Flash Voyager; Crucial Gizmo; Geil David; Kingston DataTraveler II + Migo; Kingston DataTraveler Elite, and the OCZ Rally”
Disney Stick Mix MP3 Player @ CoolTechZone.com
CoolTechZone :: Wednesday, December 14, 2005
“If there’s any company that can make children-friendly gadgets, it has to be Disney. Disney has undoubtedly built its brand by ensuring friendly programming and products that are unadulterated. Therefore, it wasn’t much of a surprise when Disney announced its Stick Mix series of MP3 players that feature popular Disney characters in a cute exterior – a perfect gift for the budding gadgeteers.”
News Flash – M7 Action – The Perfect Active Sports Accessory – Reviewed
Futurelooks :: Wednesday, December 14, 2005
Do you like to play outside with your tech toys? Well, the question is, how are you going to carry them without breaking them? Be it snowboarding, mountain biking, or zip lining, M7 Action thinks they have the answer. Check this ultimate pack-that-gear accessory out!
Logitech G15 Gaming Keyboard Review @ ASEville
ASE Labs :: Tuesday, December 13, 2005
” Logitech has recognized that keyboard technology has really been pretty stagnant over the lifespan of computer technology, with the exception of adding a few buttons and media functionality. They have attempted to appeal to the PC gaming market with their G Series of gaming peripherals. Their first attempt at a keyboard revolution really does have some serious potential, but the execution is a little lacking. ”
Logitech G15 Keyboard
Designtechnica :: Tuesday, December 13, 2005
“The Logitech G15 keyboard is squarely aimed at gamers, but everyday users will like some of the design touches that have been incorporated. The soft blue backlighting and integrated flip-up LCD screen are features we wonder how we lived without, and the layout shows obvious signs of responding to customer feedback. The gaming macro keys round out this all-around king of keyboards. While the key pressing was slightly soft for our tastes, regular typing tasks were not a problem.”
Creative Zen Vision:M 30GB preview
OCModshop :: Tuesday, December 13, 2005
It’s the Creative Zen Vision:M. This device has 30GB storage capacity and unlike the original Zen Vision it looks a bit more like the very popular Zen Micro, which is now also available with a colour LCD display (the Zen MicroPhoto).”
Logitech G5 Laser Mouse @ ThinkComputers.org
Think Computers :: Sunday, December 11, 2005
Logitech G5 Laser mouse review @ DH
Driver Heaven :: Thursday, December 08, 2005
“The adjustable weight is one of the prime features of the mouse, and very likely a world’s first. By opening the metallic box, you will find eight 4.5gr weights and eight 1.7gr weights. Given that the weight cartridge can take up to eight weights as well, the weight is adjustable from 1.7gr up to 36gr, in 1.7gr steps. Talk about precision! This way, you can adjust the weight of the mouse to your liking and muscular strength. A lighter mouse will be easier to use, especially for long periods of time. A heavier mouse will be more precise and give a better feeling, but it will tire you much quicker. You can adjust the weight to achieve the perfect balance between those two for your own hand.”
DH Review: Logitech G5 laser mouse
Driver Heaven :: Thursday, December 08, 2005
The adjustable weight is one of the prime features of the mouse, and very likely a world?s first. By opening the metallic box, you will find eight 4.5gr weights and eight 1.7gr weights. Given that the weight cartridge can take up to eight weights as well, the weight is adjustable from 1.7gr up to 36gr, in 1.7gr steps. Talk about precision! This way, you can adjust the weight of the mouse to your liking and muscular strength. A lighter mouse will be easier to use, especially for long periods of time. A heavier mouse will be more precise and give a better feeling, but it will tire you much quicker. You can adjust the weight to achieve the perfect balance between those two for your own hand.
Digital Camera Buyer’s Guide – 7 Insider Tips @ The TechZone
The Tech Zone :: Thursday, December 08, 2005
So, you’re ready to buy a digital camera, huh? Maybe it’s your first, maybe it’s your fourth. It can still be an overwhelming and confusing venture. With so many digital cameras on the market today ranging in price from under $100 to over $7,000, it may feel like there are TOO MANY CHOICES! Many people begin the buying process by investigating all the features and functions of 10 – 20 cameras in “their price range,” however that is determined. Some people find that process too frustrating and buy the first digital camera that “looks” right.
News: Logitech G15 Gaming Keyboard Reviewed @ MetkuMods
OCModshop :: Thursday, December 08, 2005
IceMat 2nd Edition Black Mousepad @ Techgage
Techgage :: Thursday, December 08, 2005
Quote: If you are on the lookout for a new mousepad, look no further! We are taking a look at the 2nd edition of the popular IceMat, which is made of pure glass for an ultra smooth glide. It may be pricey, but it a hard mousepad to compete with.
Sharp M4000 Laptop Review
Designtechnica :: Tuesday, December 06, 2005
“Aesthetically, the M4000 is a beauty. The brushed aluminum motif is used on all surfaces of the case, and gives users a glimpse of what an Apple Intel Powerbook might look like. Mouse, power and wireless buttons have a faux chrome coating, which historically has not stood up to the test of time/usage. The shiny coating also looks slightly gaudy rather than the ostensibly intended classy. The full-size keyboard feels nice and snappy and continues with the metallic theme using a gray, reflective coating or plastic. The screen is covered by a highly reflective coating, similar to that of other manufacturers. This helps increase the contrast ration and make the screen more readable in daylight (as long as the angle of the screen isn’t in a glare prone orientation). What we did notice, and it took away from the beauty of the M4000, was a lack of port coverings. More specifically, all ports are black and left open to the damaging elements. At 3.8 pounds, the unit is incredibly light, and will fit comfortably in any laptop bag. ”
iRiver U10 1GB Media Player Review
Everything USB :: Tuesday, December 06, 2005
“The iRiver U10’s design is very modern and sleek, with an all white body topped off with a black faceplate surrounding a 320×240 QVGA color screen. Unlike other MP3 players, no room on the face was reserved for navigation controls, making the sole point of interest the screen itself. Instead, navigation is accomplished by grasping the bordered edges of the screen and literally clicking it in one of four directions, as if it were a directional pad on a video game console. iriver calls this the D-Click system, and it’s very smart.”
boynq Designer USB Gadgets 2.0
Everything USB :: Tuesday, December 06, 2005
Well, we found out boynq has debuted more than half a dozen of designer gadgets. This round, they are bringing us more VoIP USB gadgets. You ought to see this to believe the names they came up with, ranging from Bogy (USB highlighter?) to Toastit (a toaster-like card reader).
Kingston 15-in-1 Flash Memory Reader Review @ Legit Reviews
Legit Reviews :: Tuesday, December 06, 2005
“The Kingston FCR-HS215/1 is the fastest flash media reader that we have seen to date and it comes at an MSRP of under $19. If you don’t have a high speed memory reader give your old one away like we did and order the Kingston 15-in-1 Flash memory reader, it won’t disappoint…”
Samsung SPP-2040 Photo Printer
Overclockers Online :: Monday, December 05, 2005
Quote: Printing at home does have its advantages over printing from a lab, but those advantages come with a cost, the SPP-2040 itself retails for around 200 Canadian Dollars, while less than other printers on the market it’s not exactly budget friendly – and even more so when the consumables are added. In comparison to lab prints, the SPP-2040 put up quite a fight; easily crushing Kinkos, but slightly behind Blacks. Ever since the existence of photo printers, it was widely known that printing from home would cost significantly more per print than printing from a store, but for some the convenience is well worth the cost. Like the printer, the included software was packed with features, had a clean layout, easy to install and was very easy to use.
Wireless USB Vs. Bluetooth @ The TechZone
The Tech Zone :: Monday, December 05, 2005
Wireless USB offers the convenience of Bluetooth with the security and seamless integration of current USB technology. In addition, the first release of Wireless USB (aka WUSB) will allow you to use legacy USB devices wirelessly. Here’s how it will work – you will plug a Wireless USB dongle into your desktop or laptop and then plug the Wireless USB hub into an external power supply – this could range from a few feet to several meters away. Then you could plug your USB devices into the Wireless USB hub and use them as if they were attached directly to your computer. This would be especially useful for a printer, scanner or any other device you might want to share with local computers but not necessarily over a network.
How to Build a Small Network Using a Broadband Router
Hardware Secrets :: Monday, December 05, 2005
Learn how to build your own network using a broadband router, allowing you to share Internet access, files and printers among your computers.
Here is a snippet: “Broadband routers are the easiest way for you to build your own network. Using them, you can automatically share your broadband Internet connection among all computers on your network, as well as files and printers. Since they also work as a hardware firewall, it is also the safest way to be connected to the Internet nowadays. The installation is really fast and you can literally build your own network in just a few minutes. In this tutorial we will show you how to build your own network using a broadband router.”
Ipod Nano review @ DH
Driver Heaven :: Monday, December 05, 2005
IPod Nano Vs. Motorola: Brand Vs. Product @ The TechZone
The Tech Zone :: Monday, December 05, 2005
