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Sony VRD-MC6 DVDirect DVD recorder

2009-07-09T12:41:00.000-07:00

Sony’s back with a new DVD recorder in the form of the VRD-MC6 - the next generation multi-function DVDirect DVD recorder which is touted to transfer both high-definition and standard-definition home videos and digital photos to DVD discs without the need for a computer acting as a middleman. What makes the new VRD-MC6 model so special? While we’re going to look at it in further detail right after the jump, let me share with you an open secret - the device comes with a 2.7″ color LCD display that is handy for previewing video files, and you can also use it to check out up to half a dozen digital photos simultaneously. In addition, the wonders of modern technology and miniaturization has made it nearly 60% smaller compared to its predecessor.

According to Shige Nakayama, manager of the DVDirect business at Sony, “Many customers still have their old home movies on tapes and are looking for an easy solution to archive their personal digital imaging content on DVD discs. With the larger built-in LCD color screen in a smaller body, the new DVDirect model makes it easier for customers to transfer the content to DVD discs for archiving, enjoying and sharing with family and friends.” The VRD-MC6 is able to transfer AVCHD quality videos to DVD discs in their native 1080i HD resolution when hooked directly to a Sony hard drive or Memory Stick media-based Handycam camcorder - surely you didn’t expect anything less than that from Sony! AVCHD quality DVDs can also be played back on compatible Blu-ray Disc devices, and these will include other players, computer optical drives and PS3 consoles.

Other features include the ability to transfer standard-definition home videos to DVD discs, Digital Video (i.LINK/FireWire/IEEE-1394) connectivity, Composite Video inputs, and USB support. DVDs recorded this way can be played in most consumer DVD players without any problem. Alternatively, you can use the VRD-MC6 to record digital photos to a DVD as a slideshow directly , as it supports Memory Stick, Memory Stick Pro, Memory Stick Duo and Memory Stick Pro Duo media, SD/SDHC and xD-picture card media formats. Expect to pick up the DVDirect VRD-MC6 for approximately $229 this September.

iHome iHM10B Portable MP3 Player Speaker System

2009-07-09T12:40:00.000-07:00

It seems with back to school creeping closer and closer, more companies are releasing new sets of speakers to go with students as they had into college. Just like several of the others that have been seen, these come in everything from black to the brightly colored. They also feature colors that match your iPod Nano. These keep things pretty small and minimal, so they could easily be tucked back at the corner of your desk or dresser. That makes them a nice addition for students stuck in a dorm this coming semester.

It appears that they are all out of black, but they do have pink, purple, silver, red and blue. It will not only play your iPod, but you can connect any other audio devices you have. The device is battery operated and requires 4 AA batteries. They don’t mention if it can be plugged in, but one would hope it would come with that option. You can purchase it online for $24.99.

TV TrickleSaver saves money on your electrical bill

2009-07-09T12:38:00.000-07:00

Making an attempt to be a little more eco-friendly isn’t always the easiest. Especially if you’re not overly into it, you’re just willing to pop in those energy saving bulbs when you can and shut off appliances and lights when you’re not in the room. While it’s great that you shut off the TV when it’s not in use, that still leaves the gaming consoles and DVD player up and running. With those type things they usually have lights that stay on even when it’s on standby. Well this handy gadget would help you to make sure all of that shuts down too.

Just shut off the TV and it will sense that the TV is shut off and shut off the electronics plugged into the device. No extra effort is required on your part, which makes this an extremely nice gadget to have around. Especially if you have a 360 you tend to forget to shut off. This would shut it off and you’ll decrease the chances of getting the infamous RRoD. It will cost you $34.95, but would in the long run save you money on your electrical bill.

LATEST : Canon Printers

2009-07-09T12:37:00.000-07:00

When Canon isn’t making a virtual reality dinosaur exhibit, they have other things to do, like making printers. In fact, they have made three new printers.

The PIXMA MP560 has duplex printing, photo correction, and Wi-Fi. There is also a USB port for printing directly from external storage. For example, it can do 4 by 6 inch prints in grayscale at a rate of 9.2 images a minute and 6 images per minute in color.

The MP490 (pictured) has a 1.8-inch LCD screen and memory card slots. It is also good for printing photos, and has Auto Photo Fix II software built directly into it. It can deliver 4800 x 1200 maximum color dpi, as well as very fine monochromatic prints as well.

The last is the SELPHY CP790 Compact Photo Printer that can hold the paper and ink cassettes, as well as the AC adapter, cable, and optional battery pack. It is made for printing photos on the go, and has built-in creative options like frames, calendars, and other things for that personal touch. It comes with a 3-inch LCD screen to maximize on photo viewing.

All three models of these Canon printers should be available later this month. The MP560 will run about $150, the MP490 is about $100, and the CP790 runs about $180.

In-Desk USB 4 Port Hub

2009-07-09T12:32:00.000-07:00

This is probably one of the most well thought out USB hubs I’ve seen. A lot of desks come with holes built into them so that you can run cords through it. Well this hub fits neatly into that hole, so it doesn’t take up any extra space on your desk. It would be a little more tricky to run cords through that hole, that’s really the only down side of the hub sitting there. However, if you don’t use it or you’re willing to take the extra time to get the cords and the hub to work together it’d work out just fine.

Since this does sit down directly into your desk that also means one less cord you have running across the surface. The USB cord for the hub just drops directly below it, so that it can conveniently be plugged into your computer. This is made for a 2” round grommet hole, so you can measure to make sure this will work alright. It has 4 different ports for your USB devices. You can purchase the hub for $12 from USB Geek.

SAMSUNG - Full QWERTY keyboard Mobile

2009-06-26T10:51:00.000-07:00

Samsung Impression is a new stlylish launch of Samsung ....It has a full keyboard good for messaging and e-mails......It offers a candy bar design and a large touch screen display..According to Samsung , Impression is the first phone in the United States with an active-matrix organic light emitting diode , which helps in a bright and a clear screen.....Despite having all the features like 3G,GPRS,EDGE,good looks.......It also has a drawback that it does not have WLAN feature........But , all in all ,phone is pretty nice and comfortable to use...therefore topgadgetz will give it 7 out of 10..........

Mind And Body Reharger Shower

2009-06-26T10:47:00.000-07:00

The shower is no longer just a simple shower, but an intimate and personal space that includes the very best technology for recharging both body and mind through the invigorating elements of nature: water, perfumes, colors, sounds. Personal care has become the basic function of an entire dimension devoted to well-being.

This is also the case of the RainHeaven from Joerger. There is something incredibly covetable about a gigantic rainshower such as the new RainHeaven. An oversized rainshower naturally lends itself to enjoying with a partner, making your showering experience something special. Not only that - the looks of the RainHeaven are in themselves remarkable. A huge square stainless steel panel has hundreds of outlets so that the water cascades as if from a cloudburst. It is also lit from within by LED lights, giving a futuristic feel.

The shower head „RainHeaven “is offering all possibilities to enjoy a touch of nature. It is alive, vibrant and full of energy and the gentle sprinkling appeals our senses creating pure wellness for body and soul. With its dimensions of 500 x 500 or 800 x 800 millimeters, the “RainHeaven” is the heart of the shower area.

Beside the wellness features „RainHeaven” offers also a variety of technical highlights. The shower system is made of corrosion-resistant high-grade stainless steel and has a special coating to protect against unpleasant water spots. The anti-scale face nozzles are out of transparent, high-resistant silicon.

Although “RainHeaven” enwrap the complete body with water the consumption is low due to the fact that it is designed to guarantee greatest possible functionality with low water consumption. Equipped with modern LED technology an impressive light and an intensive showering pleasure is guaranteed.

Vienna Artist :AlphaSphere Relaxation Furniture

2009-06-26T08:31:00.000-07:00

This piece of relaxation furniture from Vienna Artist and perception researcher, Sha, which has now become a cult object, offers pure enjoyment all the way. In addition to the clear form and design style, this exceptional item of relaxation furniture also has many inner values to offer. According to its manufacturer, the AlphaSphere allows you to experience your senses not as separate sensations, but as a whole. Color, shape and light in unique combination with sound, vibrations and warmth lead to ultra-deep relaxation.

The beneficial effects of the AlphaSphere consist of reducing stress, increasing calmness and mental efficiency, activating natural self-healing powers, stimulating imagination, providing a feeling of comfort and trust, widening perception and creating pleasant physical sensations such as weightlessness.

The shapes, colors and materials used for AlphaSpace are perfectly tailored to the AlphaLounger and heighten its multi sensory impact. Multi-layered lining creates a visual three-dimensional, wave-like movement, the so-called moir effect. The human eye is rewarded with a new sensation of spatial depth.

The AlphaSphere consists of three components, the AlphaLounger, AlphaPrograms and AlphaSpace. Being a multisensory tool, the AlphaLounger houses all necessary stimuli – it requires no additional technical equipment. The control unit is located in a separate black box connected to the AlphaLounger. The TechBox just needs to be plugged into a power outlet.

AlphaPrograms are the system’s software. Using the remote control, the user chooses a sound program that runs automatically for 23 minutes or more. Different effects can be achieved by choosing different compositions such as sensitive, basic or intense. There are special programs to expand the range of applications, for example an especially gentle one for expecting mothers.

AlphaSpace provides an ideal 3-dimensional setting for the Lounger to achieve its effect. This both visually and acoustically detached retreat from the outside world allows the user to quickly reach the Alpha state without external influences. Its modular structure allows the architectonic integration of Alpha- Space into any given surroundings. Available styles range from the Basic model to the sound-absorbing Comfort model, right up to the high-end glass design model DeluxeSpace.

APPLE i-PODs

2009-05-21T03:51:00.000-07:00

With so many games at your fingertips, it’s hard to decide what to play next.

For E.Book READERS : Amazon Kindle Portable eBook Reader

2009-05-19T04:34:00.000-07:00

Full Specifications

Launch date 2007, 2nd half

Dimensions (LxWxH) 190 x 134 x 17 mm

Mass 292 g

Casing Plastic

Color options White

Sales package Power adapter, USB 2.0 cable, book cover, rechargeable battery

BATTERY CHARACTERISTICS

Battery functioning life 24 hours

Battery type Li-Ion

Number of batteries 1

Battery recharge time 2 minutes

POWER-RELATED FEATURES

Power source Mains

DISPLAY

Display diagonal size 6 inches

Display resolution 600x800

Display type Electronic Ink

STORAGE

Type of storage media Flash

Storage space 256 MB

Maximum possible storage capacity 4.2 GB

Built-in card reader Yes

Memory Cards SD

CONNECTIVITY

Audio outputs headphone jack

Connectivity options USB 2.0

Mobile network type CDMA

Antenna connector internal

AUDIO

Sound system All

EXTRAS

Supported file formats Kindle (AZW), TXT, Audible (formats 2, 3 and 4), MP3, unprotected MOBI, PRC natively; HTML, DOC, JPEG, GIF, PNG, BMP through conversion

OTHERS

Display 167 ppi, 4-level gray scale

DTX Touchpad Jacket : WINTER SOLUTION

2009-05-19T04:27:00.000-07:00

The motivation behind the decision of fashion designer Julieta Gayoso, founder of Indarra DTX, to enter this segment of fashion was the fact that technology has become so important today, being an integrating part of our lives that is necessary to be available with a person everywhere.

One of the pieces in the collection, the Touchpad Jacket features a smart textile interface allowing the control of an iPod from the sleeve. The fabric is touch sensible and allows to change tracks or turn up the volume with a tip on the sleeve. Convenient, simple and keeps the iPod safe in the pocket, indifferent of your location.

Touchpad jacket:

smart textile interface which allows you to control your iPod from the sleeve, with your iPod safe in your pocket. Moreover, your jacket has a waterproof finishing and an additional zip that allows you to incorporate the Insulation Vest which provides a huge thermal isolation. Portable solutions for current days.

INTEGRATED TECHNOLOGY:
Touchpad: Smart textile interface
Application on fabric: Waterproof finishing
Vegetal silk lining: hypoallergenic, antistatic, doesn`t keep odours

SPECIFICATIONS:
Outside: 100% cotton gabardine
Inside: Vegetal silk sarga, same tone
Details: Signalling pattern on sleeve to operate command. Adjustable cuffs to avoid air inlet
Pockets: 2 upper pockets, (internal/external access), 2 lower ones
Accessories: Metallic double way zip. Additional zip to incorporate vest and guides to fix it to the upper part

This garment is limited edition and has its series code stamped on the outside

CARE INSTRUCTIONS:
Materials used in this garment are natural, sensitive and/or delicate, please treat them with extreme care, following instructions:

100% cotton garments may shrink. If it is colored, wash separately the first time
Delicate washing machine program, in cold water, maximum temperature 30ºC
Do not use bleach
Iron without vapour, at cold temperature, max 110°C, carefully
Do not dry clean
Do not rinse in drier
Touchpad can be machine washed. Remove interface adapter to wash
Do not expose to temperatures < -10C° or >+50C°, or > 95% relative env.humidity

USB Heated Gloves

2009-05-19T04:24:00.000-07:00

Is your office freezing? Do you sit under an air conditioning vent that building maintenance says they can't close? We've all been there before! Are cold hands slowing down your reaction time when you are playing a video game? The USB Heating Gloves may be the answer to your prayers!

The USB Heated Gloves are functional, fun and have a warming pad inside! Plug them into your USB ports and your hands will become toasty warm.

Open-end design allows easy finger mobility

Defrost your hands while gaming, typing and using the mouse

Made of wool

Gloves individually connect to USB ports

2 level heating controls

Works with any USB port, e.g. PC, Mac, PlayStation 2 or Xbox360

One Size fits most

5 minutes 10 degree rise

SLIM TELEVISION :ViewSonic DPG807BK Digital Frame

2009-05-19T04:18:00.000-07:00

STILL TO LAUNCH IN INDIA

Launch date 2008, October

Availability America, Europe

Dimensions (LxWxH) 28 x 216 x 128 mm

Mass 690 g

Casing Plastic

Color options Black

Sales package Digital Photo Frame, power adapter, frame stand, Quick Start Guide

POWER-RELATED FEATURES

Power source Mains

DISPLAY

Display type LCD

Display diagonal size 8 inches

Display resolution 800x600

Display colors 16 colors

Aspect ratio 4:3

Contrast ratio 500 :1

Brightness level 250 cd/m2

Horizontal viewing angle 140 degrees

Vertical viewing angle 120 degrees

STORAGE

Type of storage media Flash

Storage space 512 MB

Built-in card reader Yes

Memory Cards SD, SDHC, CF-I, MS, MSPD, MMC, xD

CONNECTIVITY

Connectivity options USB 2.0

Bluetooth No

AUDIO

Audio system Built-in speakers

Sound system Stereo/2.1

Power (RMS) 1.5 W

EXTRA-FEATURES

Supported file formats JPG, BMP, MP3, MPEG-1, MPEG-4

MP3 player Yes

Timer Yes

Alarm/clock Yes

Radio tuner No

Remote control Yes

Supported operating system Windows 2000/Me/XP/Vista

OTHERS

Built-in Hidden control buttons that illuminate in blue when touched

SENSOR THERMOMETERS :Pro-Idee Voice Thermo Thermometer

2009-05-19T04:14:00.000-07:00

This new model from Pro-Idee will actually tell you the current temperature reading and all you have to do is place the sensor on your forehead and using infra-red technology the thermometer will provide an accurate reading (± 0.2 °C) in just 1.5 seconds. At the push of a button, the infrared signal is sent to the forehead skin and the sensor measures the given temperature. Afterwards, the temperature is either displayed on the LCD screen, in perfectly legible 10mm-digits, or, on request, as a voice message.

It does have its negatives too, just to reinforce the idea that things are never as simple as they seem. Thus, the Voice Thermo only has a measuring range of 35.5 to 42 °C, so it’s not really useful as anything other than a medical gadget. If you are really keen on this contraption, all you have to do is fork out about $63.

This device is very hygienic and practical too, as you don't even have to wake up your child in order to check if they have a fever or not. The included 3V lithium battery (CR2032) is sufficient for approximately 1,000 measurements. Made of rough plastic, the Voice Thermo measures 3.5x11x2.5cm, weighing just about 65 grams.

This is indeed an innovative alternative to the traditional thermometers, but, as mentioned earlier, the temperature measuring range of the Voice Thermo, makes it rather redundant, as its only special function is that of voice reading the measurements, feature on which not too many people would spend more than 60 bucks.

Infrared USB SnakeCam :WEB CAM

2009-05-19T04:12:00.000-07:00

Launch date 2007, 2nd half

Availability America, Asia, Australia, Europe, Japan

Casing Plastic

Color options Red, Black

VIDEO AND PHOTO FEATURES

Video recording resolution 640x480 pixels

FPS 30 frames - per - second

Megapixels 0.35

Onboard video light Yes

White balance Auto

Minimum focusing distance 30 MM

POWER-RELATED FEATURES

Power source USB

CONNECTIVITY

Connectivity options USB 2.0

Data transfer rate 0

AUDIO

Built-in microphone Yes

Voice recording Yes

EXTRAS

Supported operating system Windows XP/ME/2000/98SE/98

OTHERS

Brightness Manual adjust or auto

Sensor VGA 350K Pixels CMOS

Features 2 Infrared LED for low Night Vision, 7 white LEDs for light assistance.

Microphone Built-in, -45DB sensitivity

Button Snap Shot trigger

Lens Top-quality glass

Infrared light range 0-2m at high power

Hammacher Schlemmer R2-D2 Wireless Webcam

2009-05-19T04:08:00.000-07:00

The R2-D2 Wireless Web Camera.Commemorating the 30th anniversary of the original iconic Star Wars film, this replica of the headstrong astromech droid is a full-function, 628 x 528 pixel web camera that wirelessly transmits real-time video and audio to a computer, and has worldwide remote access capabilities, allowing you to control R2-D2's movements and access the web camera from a laptop or a PC anywhere in the world. Unlike lesser real-time cameras that are tethered to a computer, R2-D2 is controlled by a lightsaber-shaped remote that prompts the droid to move forward, backward, left, and right (including 360° spins), and a sensor located on R2-D2's front leg detects desk or table ledges and automatically stops the droid from proceeding w hile signaling an audible warning. The web camera takes digital photos and snap shots, and it has voice record, zoom, and tilt functions. R2-D2 says 11 different phrases and astromech droid sounds from the original Star Wars soundtrack. Web camera requires six AA batteries. 8" H x 5 1/2" W x 5 1/4" D. (1 lb.)

GENERAL

Launch date 2006, 2nd half

Availability America

Dimensions (LxWxH) 139 x 133 x 203 mm

Mass 453 g

Casing Plastic

Color options White + blue

VIDEO AND PHOTO FEATURES

Video recording resolution 628x528

BATTERY CHARACTERISTICS

Battery type Alkaline, Ni-MH, Ni-Cd

Number of batteries 6

CONNECTIVITY

Connectivity options USB 2.0

Data transfer rate 0

AUDIO

Voice recording Yes

OTHERS

Takes digital photos and snap shots

Features voice record, zoom, and tilt functions

Comes with a lightsaber-shaped remote control

Droid movements forward, backward, left, and right (including 360 spins)

Includes sensor for detecting table edges

Audio effects 11 different phrases and astromech droid sounds

Wireless Stock Market Reporter Device

2009-05-19T03:51:00.000-07:00

Now stay Update Anywhere Anytime
With
Stock Market

GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS BELOW

Launch date 2007, June

Availability America

Dimensions (LxWxH) 120 x 19 x 120 mm

Mass 170 g

Casing Plastic

Color options White

BATTERY CHARACTERISTICS

Battery type Alkaline, Ni-MH, Ni-Cd

Number of batteries 3

DISPLAY

Display type LCD

CONNECTIVITY

Connectivity options Wireless

Data transfer rate 0

AUDIO

Sound system All

OTHERS

Displayed indices Dow Jones Industrial Average, NASDAQ stock market, and the Standard And Poor's 500 Index

Sports Built-in magnet

Includes Flip-out stand

Nokia 5330 XpressMusic

2009-05-12T13:04:00.000-07:00

General	2G Network	GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
	3G Network	UMTS 850 / 1900 / 2100
		UMTS 1700 / 2100 / 900
	Announced	2009, March
	Status	Coming soon. Exp. release 2009, Q3

Size	Dimensions	101 x 48 x 14 mm
Size	Weight	113 g

Display	Type	TFT, 16M colors
Display	Size	240 x 320 pixels, 2.4 inches

Sound	Alert types	Vibration; Downloadable polyphonic, MP3 ringtones
	Speakerphone	Yes
		- 3.5 mm audio jack - Dedicated touch music keys

Memory	Phonebook	2000 entries, Photocall
	Call records	20 dialed, 20 received, 20 missed calls
	Internal	70 MB
	Card slot	microSD (TransFlash), up to 16GB, 2GB included

Data	GPRS	Class 32
	HSCSD	Yes
	EDGE	Class 32, 296 / 178.8 kbits
	3G	Yes, 384 kbps
	WLAN	No
	Bluetooth	Yes, v2.1 with A2DP
	Infrared port	No
	USB	Yes, microUSB

Camera	Primary	3.15 MP, 2048x1536 pixels, enhanced fixed focus
	Features	Videocalling
	Video	Yes
	Secondary	No

Features	Messaging	SMS, MMS, Email
	Browser	WAP 2.0/xHTML
	Radio	Stereo FM radio with RDS
	Games	Yes + downloadable
	Colors	Black/Red, Silver/Blue
	GPS	Yes, with A-GPS support; Nokia Maps
	Java	Yes
		- MP3/MP4/eAAC+/WMA player - Voice memo - T9

Battery		Standard battery, Li-Ion 1000 mAh (BL-4U)
	Stand-by	Up to 350 h
	Talk time	Up to 7 h 42 min
	Music play	Up to 26 h

Apple 3G wireless technology

2009-05-12T12:54:00.000-07:00

With fast 3G wireless technology, GPS mapping, support for enterprise features like Microsoft Exchange, and the new App Store, iPhone 3G puts even more features at your fingertips. And like the original iPhone, it combines three products in one — a revolutionary phone, a widescreen iPod, and a breakthrough Internet device with rich HTML email and a desktop-class web browser. iPhone 3G. It redefines what a mobile phone can do — again.

hub ?

2009-05-12T11:52:00.000-07:00

A common connection point for devices in a network. Hubs are commonly used to connect segments of a LAN. A hub contains multiple ports. When a packet arrives at one port, it is copied to the other ports so that all segments of the LAN can see all packets.

A passive hub serves simply as a conduit for the data, enabling it to go from one device (or segment) to another. So-called intelligent hubs include additional features that enables an administrator to monitor the traffic passing through the hub and to configure each port in the hub. Intelligent hubs are also called manageable hubs.

A third type of hub, called a switching hub, actually reads the destination address of each packet and then forwards the packet to the correct port.