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Dell Studio XPS 8000 and 9000 Desktops Announced

Thu, 10 Sep 2009 14:25:00 +0100

The Dell Studio XPS 8000 includes Intel’s newest and powerful desktop processors, the Core i5 Quad Core and Core i7 Quad Core and there are optional 3D capabilities that can deliver good gaming experience.

The Studio XPS 8000 retails for $799 and it’s ideal PC for video and photo editing thanks to the new processors and graphics cards that come with it.

XPS 8000 features integrated 7.1 high-definition surround sound , Optional Blu-ray Disc and Blu-ray Disc burner and optional 3D capabilities for gamers.

Dell also announced the Studio XPS 9000 with new performance graphics options.

The Studio XPS 9000 is one of Dell’s most powerful and expandable entertainment desktop computers. The Studio XPS 9000 is also much heavier than the XPS Studio 8000.

Two new notebooks have also been announced - The Inspiron 14z and Inspiron 15z are each about 1-inch thin and include Intel’s new low-voltage, performance processors that offer exceptional battery life.

Similarly thin, the Inspiron 11z notebook was announced last month, offering full laptop PC performance in a netbook-sized computer.

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Logitech mouse that works on any surface

Tue, 01 Sep 2009 01:30:00 +0100

The Logitech Performance Mouse MX and the Logitech Anywhere Mouse MX feature Logitech Darkfield Laser Tracking, which allows you to use your mouse virtually anywhere you want.

You can even use the mouse on clear glass and high-gloss surfaces.

"Logitech research showed that 40 percent of people have a glass surface in their home.

This coupled with the increase in the popularity of laptop computers, means that people are moving around and coming into contact with a multitude of surfaces such as granite and lacquered wood – that challenge the tracking capabilities of standard mice"

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New iPod nano now in Nine Amazing Colors

Thu, 11 Sep 2008 01:58:00 +0100

The new iPod nano features a refined user interface, a high resolution portrait display and a built-in accelerometer which automatically switches to Cover Flow when rotated and automatically goes into Shuffle mode when lightly shaken.

The new iPod nano gives you up to 24 hours of music playback or four hours of video playback and is available worldwide immediately in an 8GB model for $149 and a 16GB model for $199.

Both models come in silver, purple, blue, green, orange, yellow, pink, red and black.

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Mvix MV-2500U Hi-def Media Player

Wed, 07 May 2008 01:00:00 +0100

Mvix launches the Mvix MV-2500U hi-def media decoder in ultra small size.

The Mvix MV-2500U supports the small 2.5-inchhard drive, but boasts of most of the key features of its predecessors like MX-780HD or MX-760. It can support HDDs as large as 250GB hard disk which is enough to carry 100 DVD quality movie titles.

MV-2500U comes in a stunning black look and just measures under 5 X 3 x 0.5 inches in dimension, almost the size of a PDA. “Extremely competitively priced, this black beauty fits everyone’s pocket, both in terms of size and dollars”, commented Mike.

Mvix MV-2500U uses a 2.5" PATA / IDE HDD and supports large-sized hard drives.

The Mvix MV-2500U comes with a highly functional and ergonomically-designed IR remote control and it is capable of storing and decoding hours of standard or high definition digital video in over a dozen file formats.

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Segway PT i2 Ferrari Limited Edition

Tue, 23 Oct 2007 01:00:00 +0100

The Segway PT i2 offers you the best solution to move effortlessly indoor or out. Not only does it look cool, but also let's you have the pleasure of owning a Ferrari.

The i2 is ideal in more ways than one. Not only does it take you out of rush-hour traffic and away from congested parking lots, it's battery operated, totally wireless, and intuitively moves where your body tells it to.

The Ferrari i2 lets you glide through your daily commute or zip from errand to errand without worrying about parking. The i2 can take you 24 miles/38 km or up to 480 city blocks on a single charge, powering itself smoothly up and down stairs and curbs, and keeping you in control as it handles steep grades.

The versatile i2 can be easily stowed in the trunk of a car or carried onto many modes of public transit with permission. It's only fair to warn you, though: life on an i2 is highly addictive. Once you've experienced it, you'll find yourself constantly looking for opportunities to sail along the sidewalks.

The LeanSteer frame and handlebar tilt left and right in response to your body's natural inclination to lean into the direction you want to travel. With LeanSteer technology, the Segway PT seems to anticipate your every move, and adjusts to your slightest whim.

The Segway PT i2 Ferrari edition is characterized by the Scuderia Ferrari logo in metal coated in enamel and it features the unmistakeable red colour.

Segway PT i2 Ferrari Price:
$ 12.000.00
€ 8.429,16
£ 5.868,38

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Corsair Introduces Flash Survivor USB Drives

Tue, 01 May 2007 01:00:00 +0100

Corsair launched a new rugged line of USB 2.0 flash drives. Called Flash Survivor and available in two capacities, 4 GB and 8 GB, the new drives are water-resistant to 200 Meters (650 Feet)/20 Atmospheres and shock proof.

Flash Survivor is water-resistant, CNC-milled aluminum encased, and shock-proof to safely store user’s information and files in the most demanding environments.

Crosair Flash Survivor Features Include:

Water Resistant to 200 Meters (650 Feet) / 20 Atmospheres Sealed with an EPDM (Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer) waterproof seal, Flash Survivor is
designed to provide 200 meters of water resistant durability. During these tests, no leaking or compromised integrity of the data on the drive was found.
Shock Proof – Triple Point Protection
Flash Survivor features triple-point protection against shock and impact:
o Encased in CNC (Computer Numerical Control) milled aluminum (as found in aircraft
part production) ensures consistency in material quality, thereby guaranteeing the USB
drive’s toughness.

Additional protection from shock and vibration is achieved through the use of rubber molded collar shielding. When dropped, the durable rubber absorbs the impact force to prevent damage to the inner drive and the USB connector.
Engineered outer metal tube with two end caps provides enforcement to the hollow tube and prevents it from collapsing when abused.

5 Times faster than other drives (GT version).
Pre-loaded with a security application with 256bit AES encryption, the most secure encryption algorithms available.

Corsair claims that the GT version of Flash Survivor is 5 times faster than other drives, with read/write performance up to 34MB/sec. Also the USB drives are delivered pre-loaded with security application that enables users to create a password-protected partition.

The recommended price of 8 GB version is $129.99 USD and $59.99 USD for the 4 GB drive.

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BlueDot Launches Divita BDM-100S- CD and DVD Storage Tower

Sat, 24 Mar 2007 00:00:00 +0000

BlueDot Launches Divita BDM-100S, the all new 2006 high-end DVD, CD Storage Tower.

The Divita BDM-100s is high quality metal unit and stores up to 100 CDs or DVDs.

Featuring a high resolution 1.8" color TFT panel display with a number pad. It allows the user to organize and enter each title for the CD or DVD collection.

BlueDot's Divita BDM-100S makes it easy to find and store the CDs. Designed with a compact body and has an ultra stylish, modern design. Manual in Japanese but operated in English. Available in silver.

Available in a brushed metal finish and standing tall at 22", the Divita Storage Tower is definitely a must have for those who live in cramped apartments.

Divita BDM-100S Specifications

Disc size: 12 cm DVD/CD
Capacity: 100 discs
Size: W205 x H571 x D334 mm
Weight: 7kg
Power: 12V/2A (AC adaptor)
Maximum Output: 24W
Display: 1.8 color TFT panel

Accessories
AC adaptor and manual

Article Source BlueDot Launches Divita BDM-100S- CD and DVD Storage Tower

Sun visor with DVD player and TV tuner

Mon, 12 Mar 2007 00:00:00 +0000

The stunning clarity of the large 7" LCD screen will have your passengers glued to the tube whether you are chauffeuring your children around or carpooling to the office.

With the 16:9 movie theater aspect ratio, your favorite films will have you wishing that the next movie you see in a theater have seats as comfortable as your dream car!

Certainly, the brilliant 7" LCD screen will keep your passenger seat filled all the time, but the Sun Visor Theater also features an in visor DVD/CD player.

You will be able to play any of the following formatted discs: DVD, VCD, CD, MP3, CD-R, CD-RW. On top of that, there is also an SD card reader and even a USB port to plug in your computer. But that's not even where the features end! The Sun Visor Theater comes with a built-in TV Tuner (Receiver). This means that your and your carpool buddies can still catch your favorite morning news show on the way to work.

The Sun Visor Theater comes with cables for power, USB, and antenna connections. There is even a remote control to manage playback or use the touch screen feature of the LCD.

There will be a line of friends and family members waiting drive with you on the next road trip. You might just need to start charging admission to the most comfortable movie theater on the interstate.

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ARCHOS Launches 704-WiFi Portable Media Player

Wed, 07 Mar 2007 00:00:00 +0000

ARCHOS introduced ARCHOS 704-WiFi, the only PMP with a 7-inch touch-screen and full wireless capabilities.

Archos 704-WiFi presents the highest quality screen with 800x480 resolution and 5x7 dimensions - making it similar in size to a standard photograph.

The new 704-WiFi features an 80GB hard drive with the capacity to store 100 hours of video, or about 70 DVD-quality movies, as well as two high-quality speakers for enhanced audio even without headphones.

Archos 704-WiFi also supports video downloads from the new online stores of leading retailers, giving consumers the flexibility to enjoy their entertainment wherever they want, in their own place, on their own time.

Through the wireless home network, the 604- and 704-WiFi allow consumers to browse their entire media collection from their living room, and begin enjoying digital music through the home stereo, viewing photo slideshows from the sofa, or watching video downloads on the TV in DVD quality. Additionally, the company’s DVR Station turns all ARCHOS devices into portable digital video recorders that record content directly from the TV, DVD player or cable box.

The Archos 704-WiFi offers 802.11g wireless networking, 80GB hard drive, 800x480 pixel resolution with 16 million colors, a touch-screen for simple navigation using fingertips or the included stylus, and video editing capabilities for trimming recorded video directly on the device.

Battery life is approximately 25 hours for music playback and five hours for video playback and Internet browsing. The device measures 7 x 5 x 7.75 inches and weighs 22 ounces. The 80GB hard drive allows for 70 DVD-quality movies1, 40,000 songs or 800,000 photos.

The ARCHOS Generation 4 line of products, including the 704-WiFi, also features a host of accessories, such as the ARCHOS Helmet Camcorder, which turns the 704-WiFi into a camcorder with DVD resolution. The Car Headrest Mount holds the 704-WiFi securely in place in the car so children or others in the backseat can enjoy their video while on the road.

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3D Hologram Generator from Mirage

Tue, 27 Feb 2007 00:00:00 +0000

The Mirage 3D Hologram Generator is actually a precision optical instrument.

It is manufactured to tolerances of millionths of an inch to assure that the objects you display are faithfully and realistically recreated. In fact, schools and universities use the Mirage 3D Hologram Generator to demonstrate the principles of three-dimensional real imagery. There are no moving parts, no batteries, cords, dials, knobs or switches.

Simply place any small item in the bowl; the hologram looks like it is in the air over the bowl! You can look closely at it and see fine detail - you will swear the image is solid until your fingers pass right through. The Mirage 3D Hologram Generator is sure to elicit jaw-dropping stares of amazement.

Each Mirage 3D Hologram Generator comes in its own full color gift box and includes a detailed user manual for its use.

The Mirage 3D Hologram Generator retails for $36

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