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.

3 megapixel camera. While you’ll use this to tell the time (which you can do with a standard cell phone of course), we suspect most people will use it more for a communications device than anything else. No idea on how much it will cost, you but can pick it up in either stainless steel or leather versions from June 15 onwards. Watch phones are getting more and more commonplace these days, so having yet another one hit the market comes across as no surprise. Neutrano has just unveiled its latest handset – or should we say, wristset, in the form of the Nutec WristFone. Features of this GSM wristset include an SD memory card slot, handwriting recognition, audio and video playback,an integrated voice recorder, a built-in FM radio, Bluetooth connectivity and a 1.

At long last, the iRiver P7 is officially announced although there is still no word of a release date, even in its own home ground of South Korea. Too bad the built-in speaker does not support stereo, but hopefully the 4.

Samsung recently announced a brand new 3G full touchscreen cellphone known as Haptic AMOLED, carrying the new high resolution 800 x 480 pixel AMOLED display that measures 3. 5″ diagonally across. Features include DivX, H. 0 of the Haptic UI, T-DMB compatibility, a 5-megapixel camera, Bluetooth connectivity and navigation support among others. 264, MPEG4 and AC-3 support, version 2. Available in Korea via SK Telecom, KT and LG Telecom, it will retail for approximately $700. Power consumption has been further reduced by another 66%, boasting a 180-degree viewing angle (although possible, it is not recommended as your eyes will probably protest shortly after).

When powered by the mains, this hybrid device will boast 1800W of cleaning power, while operating at one third of that in battery mode for a maximum of 20 minutes. There is no word on pricing though, but homekeepers ought to check this out.

Miele has just announced a new hybrid compact vacuum cleaner based on the Miele S4 which offers a cord-free solution for folks who hate tripping over wires while they’re busy cleaning up their apartment, and does away with the need to constantly shuffle among power outlets in your home since the vacuum can rely on its battery mode automatically whenever the power cable reaches its maximum length.

5 SDK which will be based on the cupcake branch from the Android Open Source Project. Other changes include the developer tools and structure of the SDK itself. 5 SDK, and before getting started, make sure you read up all important information concerning upgrading your Eclipse plugin and existing projects so that you can best make use of all the improvements found in Android 1. Developers will be able to take a sneak peek at the Android 1.

If that’s true, the string of rumor that started months ago will be put to rest and we’ll finally know how much of a cost reduction Sony can squeeze out of this new design. Sony has to balance their needs for better gross margins and consumers’ desire for a cheaper version.

Reports are surfacing that the cost-reduced PlayStation 3 Slim might be announced at GamesCon in Germany next week (Aug 19th).

This model improves by a fair margin compared to the original Myvu Crystal, boasting Myvu’s SolidOptix technology. This device will offer full VGA resolution when viewed, coming in a glance-down design that allows you to see what’s going on in the real world with but a tilt to the head. [Press Release]

Capable of projecting a 64″ equivalent screen size which is roughly a 30% increase over the original Crystal, the Crystal EV also boasts the recognition of being the first video eyewear company to pick up Apple’s iPhone Certification and Nokia Forum status. Myvu, the name behind video eyewear has just announced its latest offering to the masses – the Crystal EV.

What do you think – will Doly Axon catch on in the near future, or is it a dud?

It is currently the undisputable thinnest gaming-grade mousing surface, specially designed to perform at the highest precision levels (and best used with Razer mice, although they won’t let you in that you can also play with Microsoft and Logitech offerings) regardless of whether you’re going optical or laser. Using high-grade durable material, the Razer Sphex can be wiped clean or washed repeatedly without having its mousing surface compromised. Razer is no stranger when it comes to the world of gaming peripherals, and today they are off the blocks with yet another feather to add to their burgeoning cap – the Razer Sphex. What makes this special is its claim to fame – by being the first gaming grade desktop skin in an ultra thin form factor. You can pick up this 320mm x 230mm pad for $15, although we’re wondering how this measures up against the classic 3M mousing surface.