Computers and Technology, Gadget News and Reviews

Transcend SSD25D Solid State Drive

software — Sun, 13 Sep 2009 08:00:53 +0000

5″ hard drives, bringing sustained transfer speeds of up to 230MB/s and 180MB/s for read and write respectively, helping performance buffs get enough bang for their buck regardless of file size or type. In addition, the SSD25D will boast an industry-standard 3. From Super Talent we head on to see what Transcend has to offer – the 2. 5″ SATA II SSD25D solid state drive that features 64MB of built-in DRAM cache. 5″ form factor, making it a snap to install on both notebooks and desktops. 0Gb/s SATA II interface and 2. This model from Transcend is capable of outperforming traditional 2.

Solio Communicator Unleashed

software — Sun, 13 Sep 2009 07:21:22 +0000

The integrated solar panel on the Solion Communicator will store energy from the sun within its internal Lithium-ion battery, and is capable of holding it for up to a year. It works with virtually all Bluetooth-enabled cell phones and will be released sometime in the middle of this year for 79. [Mobile World Congress] Better Energy Systems has introduced its Solio Communicator at Mobile World Congress 2009, tackling the going green issue with new gusto. Alternatively when the sun is out, you can use a cigarette lighter socket or a USB port to juice this puppy up. The Solio Communicator also doubles up as a speakerphone, letting you continue conversing on your handset while driving without having to remove either hand from the wheel. [Press Release]

Other features include a high fidelity directional microphone. It tips the scales at just 150 grams, allowing you to place it across a variety of surfaces including the dashboard, visor or window. 99 Euros a pop. The Solio Communicator hopes to provide virtually unlimited talk-time by harnessing the power of the sun, doing away with the need for pesky car kits, although the latter will come in handy if you tend to do a whole lot of traveling at night.

Samsung Releases Previously Announced Blu-ray Players

software — Sun, 13 Sep 2009 05:55:09 +0000

CES 2009 saw the announcement of what was actually the thinnest Blu-ray player in the market from Samsung, but we guess it finally took at least a couple of months before those announcements were made reality – as in arriving on store shelves at a good electronics store near you. 99 a pop. 99, respectively, the super slim BD-P4600 that everyone and their grandmother are looking forward to will only be able to bring one home when April rolls around, retailing for up to $499. Image courtesy of Engadget. Hmmm, that actually makes a PS3 a whole lot more tempting, never mind the fact that it lags badly behind in the current gen console sales. [Press Release]

While both the BD-P3600 and BD-P1600 are already readily available, retailing for $399. 99 and $299.

Razor Spark Bar Scooter

software — Sun, 13 Sep 2009 05:24:57 +0000

You will be able to choose from red, blue or clear colors, just make sure you’re eight years old and above before you give this $69 sports equipment a go. Razor, a company famous for its Ripstik has just launched another lightweight scooter that comes with a “Spark Bar” mechanism connected to the rear wheel – all you need to do to generate some mean-looking sparks would be to stomp on the bar without having to get involved in ball bustin’ stunts and tricks.

Interestingly enough, the spark cartridge is refillable. The Razor Spark Bar Scooter is made from durable aluminum and comes complete with adjustable handlebars, a patented rear brake and a folding system that makes toting it around a snap.

DigiLife DDV-JF1 Camera

software — Sun, 13 Sep 2009 05:24:17 +0000

5″ LCD display, it also boasts a built-in 640 x 360 resolution pico projector that has been built straight into the device for you to share your favorite videos anytime, anywhere. If only it supported 720p video when projecting – that would’ve been awesome.

At first glance, the DigiLife DDV-JF1 might be dismissed as yet another small camcorder, but you would sit up and take notice that it is not only capable of recording 720p footage while displaying it over its 2.

OTA Updates For Windows Mobile?

software — Sun, 13 Sep 2009 04:34:10 +0000

It certainly looks like a distinct possibility, especially when you take a gander at the recent job posting from Microsoft for a

Kodak Theatre HD Player

software — Sun, 13 Sep 2009 03:54:40 +0000

Kodak has announced its latest Kodak Theatre HD Player, adding new and improved capabilities to this already formidable hub for wirelessly delivering personal content, online entertainment, and much more to HDTVs. All of this will happen alongside the ability to view Web-based content on a HDTV since it can hook up wirelessly to your home’s Wi-Fi network. Other new features available on the Kodak Theatre HD Player include :-

The Kodak Theatre HD player will allow videos to be enjoyed in HD via a set-top box, bringing a new “Point and Play” motion-sensing remote control to view personal content such as favorite pictures, video, podcasts and music.

. [Press Release]com, BestBuy., Buy. and Sears., Amazon. 99 on various online sites including Kodak., Frontgate. YouTube designed specifically for viewing on an HDTVNet Video access to online entertainmentDiscovery collage viewsExpect the Kodak Theatre HD Player to be available for $199.

Sony Releases VPL-EX7 And VPL-EX70

software — Sun, 13 Sep 2009 02:48:24 +0000

8m, thanks to its short focal lens. Sony makes another attempt at the projector game with the following two models – the VPL-EX7 and VPL-EX70. Both of them share the ability to throw a 60″ screen at 1,024 x 768 resolution from a distance of 1.

As for the latter, it falls under the BrightEra category with a contrast ratio of 900:1 and a brightness of 2,600 lumens whereas the former is more handicapped with a 500:1 contrast ratio and 2,000 lumens brightness. There is no word on pricing as at press time.

OCZ Eclipse Gaming Mouse

software — Sun, 13 Sep 2009 02:46:49 +0000

Of course, this new arrival is not alone as there is another to keep it company, also from OCZ and known as the Behemoth. No idea on pricing or availability at point of publishing, but we’re hoping these won’t break the bank when released. The OCZ Eclipse comes in a rather compact form factor, featuring a 2,400 DPI sensor while the latter is a wee bit faster and boasts a 3,200DPI sensor, stuffed into a larger design.

OCZ enters the gaming fray yet again with another mouse – the OCZ Eclipse gaming mouse. Both models are able to switch between four different profiles and comes with support for uploading profiles direct to the onboard memory.

Sony GPS-CS3KA Photo Tagger

software — Sun, 13 Sep 2009 02:08:01 +0000

Sony released its Sony GPS-CS3KA photo tagger on Amazon without much fanfare, and this device is the natural successor to the Sony CS1 which made its debut approximately a couple of years back. The new and improved CS3KA device is able to identify the location of both photos and videos as well as their particular dates. Needless to say, intra-company devices will play nice with the CS3KA, and the GPS image tracker is obviously compatible with most Cyber-shot digital cameras and camcorders.

It is available for pre-order for $150 each and will ship on March 29th. You will power the CS3KA with a choice of alkaline or Ni-Mh batteries. It reads data off a Memory Stick or SD memory cards, and has up to 15 hours of battery life on a full charge.