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Large Squares Lamp Shades

2009-08-09T18:15:00.001-07:00

Measuring at only 25cm x 25cm x 25cm, the Large Squares Lamp Shades would be ideal accent lighting in a home, an office, or a bedroom. The lamp is also perfect for use in a kid’s room, especially one interested in gaming or design. If you are interested, this pixelated pendant retails for $70 at Meninos. [Product Page]

Astak EZ Reader Pocket PRO

2009-08-09T18:14:00.000-07:00

Astak comes back with their spanking new e-book reader which is known as the EZ Reader Pocket PRO. This 5-inch model is powered by a 400MHz processor, a 512MB RAM, an SD memory card slot, an 8-level grayscale e-ink display, a replaceable battery that lasts for up to 8,000 page turns on a full charge and MP3 playback capability. Each Astak EZ Reader Pocket PRO retails for $199. [Press Release]

VIA EPIA N700-10EW Nano-ITX Board

2009-08-09T18:13:00.002-07:00

VIA today launched its latest motherboard, the EPIA N700-10EW Nano-ITX, which is able to maintain absolute stability within a wide temperature range from -20°C to 70°C. Powered by a power-efficient 1GHz VIA Eden ULV processor and the latest VIA VX800 media system processor, this fan less motherboard also features completely solid state capacitors. The EPIA N700-10EW Nano-ITX measures at only 12cm x 12cm and supports up to 2GB of DDR2 system memory, two S-ATA connectors, USB 2.0 ports, COM and PCIe-based Gigabit LAN ports. [FarEastGizmos]

Automated Computer Backup System From Seagate

2009-08-09T18:13:00.001-07:00

The Rebit from Seagate will backup everything automatically from you computer, including all your data (files, photos, music, movies, e-mail), Windows operating system, software applications, drivers, passwords, bookmarks, and preferences. The gadget is easy to use. You just need to plug the Rebit external USB backup drive into your computer, activate the software and the device will do its job. The 160GB model is priced at $149.95. [Product Page]

PowerColor Introduces Radeon PCS HD 4770

2009-08-09T18:12:00.002-07:00

PowerColor has introduced a new member to its RV740-powered graphic card line-up in the form of the Radeon PCS (Professional Cooling System) HD 4770. This new graphics card is equipped with 640 Stream Processors, a 128-bit memory interface, a 512MB of GDDR5 memory, a dual-slot Arctic Cooling fansink and factory overclocked frequencies – 750MHz for the GPU and 3200MHz for the memory. It also features two DVI outputs and supports DirectX 10.1 as well as CrossFirex. The Radeon PCS HD 4770 is expected to hit stores later this month for under 100 Euro. [TCMagazine]

Samsung YP-M1 DMB Released in Korea

2009-08-09T18:12:00.001-07:00

Samsung’s latest YP-M1 DMB is now available in the Korean market. Available in 8, 16, and 32GB models, this iPod Touch killer comes with a 3.3-inch AMOLED screen (WQVGA) and a DMB TV Tuner. The gadget is compatible with most of multimedia file formats including MP3, WMA, OGG, ASF, AAC, M4A and FLAC audio files as well as WMV, ASF, H.264, MPEG4, DivX, XviD and SWF video files. [Akihabara via iPod and MP3 Players]

Milwaukee Cordless Detection Tool

2009-08-09T18:09:00.001-07:00

The Milwaukee Cordless Detection Tool Kit 2290-21 is able to detect the location and depth of wood, PEX, PVC, and metal behind gypsum, OSB, ceramic tile, and marble. Coming in a pistol grip form factor, the tool was designed with a four wheel design for durability and smooth, accurate measurement. Each purchase comes with a 5-Year warranty. [Product Page]

BenQ E2220HD 21.5″ And E2420HD 24″ LCD Monitors

2009-08-09T18:08:00.000-07:00

BenQ Taiwan has added two new LCD monitors to its E-series with the introduction of E2220HD (21.5-inch) and E2420HD (24-inch). These widescreen monitors are equipped with the all new SensEye 3 technology, an auto-calibration sensor that will give you the perfect contrast, color and brightness based on your surrounding, and feature a full HD resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels, 300 cd/m2 brightness and 1000:1 contrast ratio. In addition, they also come with several connectivity ports including 2 USB, HDMI, DVI and D-SUB. Pricing and availability are still unknown at the moment. [Akihabara]

Awesome Steampunk USB Drive

2009-08-09T18:07:00.000-07:00

If you like the Steampunk 4GB Brass USB Drive or the Rusted Steampunk USB Flash Drive, then check out this Awesome Steampunk USB Drive created by a Russian modder from Modnews. You can make it by yourself. There are full instructions on how it was done. Check out the English Russia site for more info. [GeekyGadgets]

Cheetah GPSmirror Speed & Red Light Camera Detector

2009-08-09T18:05:00.000-07:00

Detecting speed cameras and red light camera detectors (in the USA, Canada, Europe & Australia) never been so easy with the help of this Cheetah GPSmirror. Featuring a built-in GPS that comes preloaded with the locations of these enforcement cameras, the device will automatically warn you whenever you are approaching a camera or passing over the speed limit using its voice, tone and visual alerts. Definitely a useful device! The Cheetah GPSmirror will set you back $250. [Product Page]

Logitec Japan’s Latest Ultra Slim Wireless Router

2009-08-07T00:04:00.000-07:00

Here is the thinnest wireless router in the world from Logitec Japan. Measuring at only 7mm at its thinnest part and 24mm on this widest, the LAN-W300N/R comes in glossy black casing. The slim router can be used as your home or office access point, which is similar to what a common wireless router can do. Sadly, the Logitec LAN-W300N/R is available only in Japan. [Akihabara]

Two Wallet-friendly Compact Digicams From Pentax

2009-08-07T00:02:00.000-07:00

Pentax has announced the availability of the Optio P80 and E80 wallet-friendly compact digital cameras. The Optio P80 features a 12.1 Megapixel sensor, a 4X PENTAX wide angle zoom lens with 27.5 wide angle, a 2.7-inch LCD display, PENTAX Shake Reduction (SR) technology, Face Detection, Smile Capture and ISO up to 6400. Available in three fashionable colors including Black, Pearl, and Mint, this camera is able to record 720p HD video at 30fps. On the other hand, the Pentax Optio E80 is an entry-level camera with 10 Megapixel CCD, a 3X optical zoom lens, a 2.7-inch LCD display, ISO up to 6400, and Face Detection. The camera is capable of recording 720p HD video at 15fps. The Pentax Optio P80 and E80 will be released in September 2009 for $199.95 and $129.95, respectively.

[Pentax via Digital Camera Blog]

Velocity Micro Vector Campus Edition Gaming PC

2009-08-06T23:58:00.000-07:00

Here’s another affordable gaming PC ‘Vector Campus Edition’ from Velocity Micro which is targeted towards back-to-school segment. This powerful machine sports an Intel Core i7-920 processor, a 512MB NVIDIA GeForce 9400GT graphics card, a 3GB of DDR3 RAM, a 500GB hard drive and runs on Windows 7 OS. The system is also customizable with high-end specs such as a 12GB of DDR3 memory, a 2TB storage, a GeForce 9800 video card and a TV tuner. The Vector Campus Edition gaming PC sells for just $999. [Product Page via PCLaunches]

iBUYPOWER Chimera Killer Special Edition Gaming PCs

2009-08-06T23:57:00.000-07:00

iBUYPOWER comes back with two new gaming PCs in the Chimera Killer Special Edition line that will satisfy online gamers everywhere. These gaming monsters sport the Chimera Inferno case and “Killer” edition specs. The PCs adopt the Killer Xeno Pro gaming network card, which makes for totally lag-free gameplay even with maxed out frame rate settings. The Chimera Killer Special Edition Gaming PCs are currently available in Intel and AMD versions that cost $1,899 and $1,499, respectively. [Product Page]

Maingear eX-L 15 Gaming Laptop Shipped

2009-08-06T23:56:00.000-07:00

Maingear today rolled out their latest 15-inch notebook for gamers, which is known as the eX-L 15. The laptop supports up to a 2.53GHz Intel Core 2 Quad CPU, a 1GB nVidia GeForce GTX 260M, a 1680×1050 display resolution, up to 8GB of RAM, a Blu-ray drive, and either a 500GB conventional hard drive or a 256GB SSD. The eX-L 15 with a basic configuration retails for a hefty $1,899 but comes outfitted with a 2.53GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor, a 4GB of memory, a 160GB drive and a DVD burner. [Engadget via Laptop Notebook News]

Dell UltraSharp U2410 24-Inch LCD Monitor With IPS

2009-08-06T23:53:00.002-07:00

Dell has rolled out its new 24-inch LCD monitor for the Japanese market. Dubbed as the UltraSharp U2410, this widescreen monitor boasts an IPS panel, providing 96% coverage of the Adobe RGB color space and 100% coverage of the sRGB color space. It also supports a native resolution of 1920 x 1200 resolution, 6ms response time, 1000:1 contrast ratio, 400 cd/m2 brightness and comes with several connectivity ports including VGA, DVI, HDMI, DisplayPort and 4 USB. The UltraSharp U2410 is now available in Japan for 72,450 Yen (about $760). [Impress via Engadget]

Mouse Computer Unveils NextGear L720EV4-WS64 Gaming Machine

2009-08-06T23:53:00.001-07:00

Mouse Computer has unveiled their upcoming powerful gaming machine called the NextGear L720EV4-WS64 for the Japanese market. The system is powered by a Core i7-920 processor and features a NVIDIA GeForce GTS250 graphics card with 1GB of VRAM, a 6GB of PC3 10600 RAM, a 1TB of HDD SATA II, a DVD Super Multi and runs on Windows Vista Home Premium 64Bit OS. The NextGear L720EV4-WS64 will be sold in Japan for around 126,000 Yen ($1,320). [Akihabara]

Hand Carved Wooden USB Drives

2009-08-06T23:52:00.000-07:00

Etsy has started to sell these hand carved wooden USB drives. Available in 2GB of storage space, these USB Flash drives have been hand carved from basswood and they feature a polyurethane finish. The Hand Carved Wooden USB Drives are available for $30 from Etsy.

[Product Page]

Logitech G500 Gaming Mouse And G330 Gaming Headset

2009-08-06T23:51:00.000-07:00

Logitech has recently updated its G5 gaming mouse with the release of the Logitech G500 Gaming Mouse. Weighing at only 27grams, the G500 provides an adjustable dpi from 200dpi up to 5,700dpi, ten programmable buttons, a dual mode scroll wheel with hyper-fast scrolling, and click-to-click scrolling that’s designed for weapon selection. Logitech also unveiled a new gaming headset, the Logitech G330, which features a noise canceling microphone and in-line audio controls. The Logitech G500 Gaming mouse retails for $69.99, meanwhile the G330 headset is priced at $49.99.

[Press Release]

iRiver E200 PMP Released

2009-08-06T23:41:00.000-07:00

iRiver has finally introduced its iRiver E200 PMP. The gadget comes jam packed with a 2.8-inch OLED display and supports FLAC, RMVB and Xvid file formats. Available in 4GB, 8GB and 16GB versions, the E200 also has an FM tuner. Sadly, there is no word on pricing at this time. [iRiver via iPod and MP3 Players]

HIS Radeon HD 4890 iCooler x4 Graphics Card

2009-08-06T02:07:00.001-07:00

Hightech Information System (HIS) is getting ready to introduce its first custom-cooled graphics card namely the Radeon HD 4890 iCooler x4. This new graphics card integrates 800 Stream processors, a 1GB of GDDR5 memory, a 256-bit memory interface, a nice dual-slot fansink covering almost all the PCB and factory overclocked frequencies – 800MHz for the GPU and 3900MHz for the memory. In addition, it also comes with two DVI outputs and supports DirectX 10.1 as well as CrossFirex. The Radeon HD 4890 iCooler x4 should become available soon for unannounced price yet.

[TCMagazine]

Thanko’s EMP-708LITE Vonia Earbuds

2009-08-06T02:05:00.000-07:00

Thanko’s new EMP-708LITE Vonia earbuds Thanko Japan transmit sound directly into your brain by vibrating bones in your skull. The bone conduction earphones are waterproof and are good till a depth of 5 meters. Sadly, the Vonia EMP-708LITE is available only in Japan for 4280 Yen ($45).

[Thanko]

World’s First 2TB 7200RPM HDD From Hitachi

2009-08-06T02:00:00.000-07:00

Hitachi has finally launched the world’s first 7200RPM 2TB hard drive for the mass market. The 2TB Deskstar 7K2000 combines high performance and high capacity with low power and other eco-friendly features designed to enable Energy-Star rated computers and other high performance desktop systems. A two Terabytes hard drive is more than enough to collect HD quality movies, or thousands of MP3 files. No info on pricing at this time. [Hitachi]

Mathmos Fireflow

2009-08-06T01:59:00.000-07:00

If you like lava lamp, then check out this modern version of the lamp that requires electricity. London UK-based Mathmos today introduced the Fireflow R1 and Fireflow O1 that were designed by the same company that invented the original lava lamp over 45 years ago. The R1 looks like a tiny rocket ship, loaded up with bubbly goo that gradually morphs under the warm glow of candlelight. Meanwhile, the O1 comes with a modern design that floats a mouth-blown glass lava container several inches in the air above the flame. Both models are available in a variety of fluorescent colors, and a sparkly glitter version, sans lava. Burn time is rated at approx. 3-hours. Mathmos will released the Fireflow lava lamps this Fall. The Fireflow R1 and Fireflow O1 retail for £29 ($49) and £35 ($60), respectively.

[Mathmos]

Budget Digital Camera From Nikon

2009-08-05T23:55:00.000-07:00

Here is the latest camera from Nikon Coolpix series. Dubbed as the S570, this 12MP camera provides a 5x wide-angle zoom-NIKKOR glass lens, ISO 3200 at full resolution, a 2.7-inch bright LCD display, a 4-way VR image stabilization mode, a scene auto selector mode, Nikon smart portrait system and move mode. Available in black, red, blue and pink, the Nikon Coolpix S570 will be released in September 2009 for around $199.95. [DailyDigitals via Digital Camera Blog]