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| Monday, August 6, 2007
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Kyosho Inferno MP7.5 Sports 2 RC Buggy RTR |
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The Kyosho Inferno TR15 Stadium Force 4WD Gas RC Buggy is fitted with the powerful GX-21 nitro engine and pull start system. The Inferno line of off road buggies have earned six consecutive world championships and now this world beating performance is available in ready to run form in the Inferno MP7.5 Sports 2. The Kyosho Inferno MP7.5 Sports 2 comes complete with pistol grip remote control, and is fully assembled and ready to race. This is a super competitive nitro RC buggy well suited to high performance remote control 4WD buggy enthusiasts. Check it out and see what you think. Labels: Buggy, car, Kyosho, remote |
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posted by Tech Gadget News @ 3:40 PM
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Kyosho Caliber 30 Nitro RC Helicopter ARF |
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The Kyosho Caliber 30 Nitro RC Helicopter is one of the smoothest running gas RC helicopters due to it's 2-step belt reduction system. This is a highly professional model that incorporates 47 full race bearings in it's design. You will get truly responsive precision control with this high performance stunt flying Gas RC Helicopter. The Kyosho Caliber Nitro Remote Control helicopter comes fully assembled and includes everything you need to get flying. You need only fit the required radio control system and you will be up and running in no time. This is a well designed and built model that would suit the more advanced radio controlled helicopter-modelling enthusiast. More information. Labels: helocopter, Nitro, remote |
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posted by Tech Gadget News @ 3:38 PM
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RC Aerial Eagle B-52 Electric 2CH RTF AirPlane |
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This Aerial Eagle B-52 Electric RC Airplane 757-B52 comes with everything you need to fly. This model is designed based on the real B-52 Super Fortress Bomber, which has high fidelity of the real plane both in appearance and performance. It is a great plane for all including first time electric remote control airplane flyers, and has a 5-6 minute flight time between charges. The Aerial Eagle radio controlled electric airplane comes complete with 2-channel remote control, NiMH rechargeable battery and quick charger, 8 AAA batteries, spare propellers and full instructions. This is the ultimate in RC model airplane flying fun.
More information. Labels: Airplane, Eagle, remote |
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posted by Tech Gadget News @ 3:35 PM
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Roboraptor Interactive Robot Dinosaur |
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The Roboraptor Robot is one astonishing, programmable RC dinosaur. He is fully controllable and programmable by radio control but also fully autonomous in free-roam mode.
Multi-sensors allow this 32" bipedal robot beast to see, hear and feel the environment around him. He has multiple touch sensors in his head and tail, while sonic sensors detect sound and direction. He even has three distinct robot moods: hunter, cautious and playful. Rated Toy Of The Year 2005, this must-have biomorphic robot masterpiece provides endless entertainment, and makes an ideal Christmas gift for the discerning robot master. More information. Labels: Dino, raptor, remote, robot |
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posted by Tech Gadget News @ 3:33 PM
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Robosapien V2 Robot From WowWee |
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The Robosapien V2 Robot is going to blow you away! This new generation robot has all the original features of the Robosapien and stands 10" taller than the original, making it 2 foot tall! And it can even talk, not just to you, it can also command the Roboraptor and the Robopet! The V2 is a fully functional remote control robot that will also roam freely about his environment. He is equipped with an array of sensors, including infrared vision sensors, foot sensors, gauntlet sensors and stereo sonic sensors. These allow the robot to react in extremely amusing ways, and to a variety of things. This must-have biomorphic robot masterpiece provides endless entertainment, and makes an ideal Christmas gift for the discerning robot master. More information. Labels: robot, WowWee |
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posted by Tech Gadget News @ 3:24 PM
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Roadmate 2000 GPS System Review. |
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posted by Tech Gadget News @ 3:20 PM
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Spring Sniper Rifle FPS-220 Bipod Scope Light Laser Silencer Airsoft Gun |
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This Spring Sniper Airsoft Rifle includes a laser, scope, flashlight, strap, bi-pod, silencer, and safety goggles. It uses 6 mm ammunition and has semi-automatic action. The corners of the sight are smooth for use in holsters. If you're looking for a fun, reliable Airsoft Gun that'll look great and perform even better, you've come to the right place. More information. Labels: Airsoft, gun, Laser |
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posted by Tech Gadget News @ 3:19 PM
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Spring Warrior AK 47 Sniper Assault Rifle FPS-200 Airsoft Gun |
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The Warrior AK-47 Airsoft Spring Sniper Rifle is an awesome gun. Comes complete with scope, laser sight, adjustable bipod and detachable sport stock. This airsoft rifle shoots fast and accurate, Approx 200 FPS. The Warrior AK-47 Airsoft Spring Sniper Rifle is a full size airsoft rifle and even comes with a starter pack of BBs. This realistic airsoft gun is one of the most popular, detailed and high capacity airsoft weapons available. More information. Labels: Airsoft, AK47, gun, Snipper |
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posted by Tech Gadget News @ 3:17 PM
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Electric Desert Eagle Pistol FPS-180 Laser Blowback Airsoft Gun |
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The Desert Eagle Electric Airsoft Pistol Semi Auto Blowback is an electric powered Airsoft gun that has an automatic blowback and a laser sight. Simply point and shoot. At a full 7 inches, this realistic Airsoft handgun is one of the most popular and inexpensive Airsoft weapons available, and comes complete with 45 practice BB's. More information. Labels: Airsoft, gun |
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posted by Tech Gadget News @ 3:14 PM
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Honda Civic Nitro RC Car 2-Speed 4WD 1/10 |
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The Honda Civic 1/10 Scale 2-Speed 4WD Nitro RC Car is fitted with a large .18 size pull start engine and 2-speed gearbox. Together they propel to Civic to over 60mph! This model is 90% part compatibility with other brands such as Traxxas, HPI & etc. You can change the body kit into Skyline, Mustang, Viper & more! You can upgrade/modify the engine. You can also add new tires, suspension & more!
The Honda Civic 2-Speed 4WD Nitro Remote Control Car comes complete with Gun-Style Remote Control System, is fully assembled and ready to race. This is a budget priced gas RC car well suited to first time 4WD remote control car racing enthusiasts. Take a closer look and see what you think. Labels: car, Honda, Nitro |
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posted by Tech Gadget News @ 3:12 PM
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Traxxas Nitro 4-Tec 3.3 RTR Nitro RC Car Review. |
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The Traxxas Nitro 4-Tec 3.3 RTR Nitro RC Car is in a word fast! The incredibly powerful TRX 3.3 racing engine and EZ-start electric starting system, combined with the lightweight compact 4-Tec chassis results in jaw dropping acceleration and top speed. The Traxxas 4-Tec has a top speed of over 75mph! Peg the throttle and all four tires claw for traction as the Nitro 4-Tec 3.3 re-writes the record books. The Traxxas 4-Tec 3.3 Nitro RC Car comes complete with TQ-3 pistol grip remote control, and is fully assembled and ready to race. This is an incredibly fast nitro RC racing car well suited to all 4WD remote control car racing enthusiasts. See video of the Traxxas 4-Tec in action here. Labels: 4-Tec, car, Nitro |
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posted by Tech Gadget News @ 3:08 PM
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tub, White iPod Speaker |
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 Yesterday we write about B&W Zeppelin iPod speaker. Now there's another iPod speaker, but in white color. This tub speaker system is a unique dock that will keep your iPod upright while you play music and charge it. With easy access to your playlists, two speakers, and rubber feet to keep it nice and stable, this versatile speaker offers a cylindrical shape in a world of boxy speakers. It works with any MP3 player that has an audio jack. Priced at $40. Wouldn't this sleek iPod accessory look great in a bathroom or white bedroom?
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posted by Tech Gadget News @ 3:07 PM
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O2 Cocoon Phone with Hidden LED Display |
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 Swedish gadget blog, Fosfor, got their hands on the svelte O2 Cocoon phone, and were gracious enough to produce an unboxing gallery. Not only is the phone simple and elegant, but so is its packaging. We're big fans of this newcomer, from its clean lines to the incorporation of a hidden LED display. Hopefully this will spur some better design into the industry.Labels: cocoon, O2, phone |
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posted by Tech Gadget News @ 3:06 PM
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Crate's Portable Guitar Amp Features USB Output for Easy Recording |
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 A new portable guitar amp has been announced by Crate. It has a USB outlet for direct computer recording. The Crate Profiler 5 seems useful for those who want to quickly record a riff without taking the time (or spending the money) to hook up a mixer or interface box. The 5 watt amp features digital effects processing and can run off 6 AA batteries or AC power. It is shipping now with a $159.99 price tag.Labels: amp, Crate, guitar, portable, USB |
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posted by Tech Gadget News @ 3:05 PM
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Fast, Eco-Friendly Electric Motorcycle |
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What have your lithium-ion batteries done for you lately? Forget powering those handheld gadgets, the king of lithium-ion batteries is sitting in the heart of the Zero X electric motorcycle. Named for its lack of emissions and noise, the 120-pound Zero X still pumps out 20 horsepower and tops out at around 50 miles per hour. A single charge of the battery will take you 40 miles, but the battery packs can be hotswapped in mere seconds and fully recharge in about three hours. Though the engine is roughly equivalent to that of a 250cc gasoline-powered bike, the lightweight electric motor makes the Zero X accelerate much faster. If it's too fast for you, plug the bike's brain into your PC via the USB port to access the bike's virtual control panel.
The ZBrain computer opens up a host of customizatin options for the electric bike, including the ability to create multiple riding profiles for different users. You can blaze to work at full throttle all week, then tone down the acceleration and top speed and make the younglings run errands for you on the weekend. While the bike is suitable for on- or off-road adventures, it isn't street legal just yet. Zero Motorcycles is hoping to put a modified commuter version with lights and blinkers on the market in a few months. You can pick one up by joining Zero's fan club for a $2,000 fee, which is then credited against the purchase price of $6,900 when you place your order.Labels: bike, eco, electric, environment, Zero X |
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posted by Tech Gadget News @ 3:04 PM
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| Friday, August 3, 2007
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What iPhone Has And What It Doesn’t |
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Following up our list of features the iPhone was finally confirmed not to have, here's a comprehensive list based on the four reviews currently out detailing everything we know about the iPhone so far: what it has, what it doesn't have, its known problems and what we still don't know.
What it has:
• Built-in iPod with Video playback
• Intelligent predictive typing
• Multi-touch interface (fast)
• Great scratch resistant screen (easily cleaned with your sleeve)
• Tilt sensors that lock the screen when up to your face, but unlocks it when you lower it to type numbers
• Screen that's visible in direct sunlight
• Software upgrades over time
• Decent voice quality
• Call and song control from its headphones
• Viewing Word, Excel and PDF documents
• Free live traffic in Google Maps
• Turn by turn directions that simulate a GPS (need to tell the phone when you're turning)
• Dedicated volume control and mute switch
• Microsoft Exchange support if your IT staff enables a setting on the server
• Push email via Yahoo Mail
• Syncing via Outlook calendar and contacts through iTunes (works even on Vista with the latest Outlook)
• Ability to play with other applications while you talk
• Good battery life
• A "real" browser
• Yahoo, Gmail, AOL, EarthLink, and various other email support
• Visual voicemail (support for rewinding, fast forwarding like a song)
• YouTube support
• Decent 2-megapixel camera
• It's thin
• Lots of eye candy
• Conference call with up to 5 people
• Built-in speakers if you don't want to use headphones
• Quicktime support in Safari
• Activating the phone requires iTunes and internet access
• A speakerphone
What it doesn't have:
• Support for all iPod accessories—doesn't support all car adapters for playing back, only charging
• An easy way to transfer phone numbers, via AT&T, from an existing phone
• Copy and paste support
• MP3/iTunes music ringtones
• Built-in game support
• Flash support anywhere (including browser)
• Instant Messaging
• Picture messaging (MMS)
• Video recording
• Voice recognition or voice dialing
• Wireless Bluetooth Stereo Streaming (A2DP support)
• One-size-fits-all headset jack (May have to buy an adapter for certain headphones)
• 3G (EV-DO/HSDPA)
• A hardware keyboard
• GPS
• Removable battery
• Expandable Storage
• Direct iTunes Music Store Access (Over Wi-Fi or EDGE)
• BlackBerry support
• Flash or zoom on the camera
• Windows Media support
Known Problems:
• Can get a little warm after use
• Battery will need to be replaced by Apple after 300-400 charges
• Levy had problems with one of his email accounts, due to his ISP blocking port 25. Apple's engineers "suggested a fix and said that this was something that would probably be addressed in an update."
• EDGE data is very slow
• AT&T's signal is lousy
• No hardware playback buttons (on the phone itself) make you go back to the iPod app to change songs or stop music
• Takes more taps to reach the phone interface than other smartphones
• Getting your contacts onto here from your old phone may be a hassle
• No real-time navigation
• The few web-app programs Mossberg tried weren't' impressive
• Camera is only good with ample light and no motion
• Only 200 text messages included on any calling plan
• Playing back music through an iPod dock may cause interference, so the iPhone "offered to switch to airplane mode". Doing so means you get no calls.
What we still don't know:
• How fingerprinty/face greasy it gets
• Whether Bluetooth file transfer works
• When and how often software updates (with new features) will appearLabels: gadget, mobile, phone |
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posted by Tech Gadget News @ 3:35 PM
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Paul Allen's $12 Million New Submarine |
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Inside the Exomos showroom at the Jebel Ali Free Zone, customers in the market for a personal submarine can choose from 14 luxury models.
Currently there are about 100 wealthy individuals around the world who own their own submarines, and there are 26 clients awaiting delivery on subs at the Dubai-based Exomos alone. A 10-passenger model costs $15 million, and prices rise from there.
Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen recently paid $12 million for his 40-foot long sub. (It’s yellow. It’s a yellow submarine.) More economical models that seat only three-people are available for as low $350,000.Labels: ship, submarine, toys, waterproof |
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posted by Tech Gadget News @ 3:33 PM
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Google Mapplets add data layers to your map |
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A new feature in Google Maps, Mapplets, places data overlays onto your map - like movie times, crime rates and real estate prices. We've covered dozens of Google Maps mashups since Maps launched, and Mapplets just makes those mashups available on Google Maps proper, instead of having to go to another site to see them.
Mapplets have graduated from the developer preview and are now live on Google Maps. To add multiple layers of data points to your maps - like information about real estate prices, weather, earthquakes and movie showtimes - from the "My Maps" tab hit "Add content," and watch all those third-party Google maps mashups get consolidated onto GMaps proper.Labels: google, internet |
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posted by Tech Gadget News @ 3:27 PM
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Ultra-thin, Ultra-light MacBook Pro coming by year end |
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Trusted sources informed MacScoop that Apple is headed towards the release of a notebook that is so small and light that it could redefine the standards of ultra-portable computing.
The new notebook is likely to complete the MacBook Pro line-up with a smaller version featuring a 12 inch display — a form factor that was formerly used on the PowerBooks' entry-level but was discontinued when the line-up made the switch to the Intel architecture in 2006.
Compared to the original 12 inch PowerBook, which is Apple's smallest notebook released so far, the new notebook is said to be half as thick, or something between 0.6 and 0.7 inch (15 to 18 millimetres). It will also be, by far, the lightest computer Apple ever released, or less than 3 pounds (<1.36Kg), sources told MacScoop.
The company's current MacBook Pro line-up features 15 inch and 17 inch models with respective weights of 5.4 pounds (2.44Kg) and 6.8 pounds (3.08Kg). Both of the current form factors offer 1 inch of thickness (25 mm). The 12 inch PowerBook weighted 4.6 pounds (2.02Kg) and was 1.18 inch thick (30 mm).
One thing MacScoop's sources did not clearly specify is whether or not the new notebook will include an optical drive. One hint for the answer to this question is another question: Can any currently available drive fit into such a slim notebook? Well, maybe!
Apple's MacBook Pros currently include a 0.37 inch (9.4 mm) thick drive, which was the thinnest optical drive in the industry until earlier this year, when Panasonic Communication, Ltd. announced an optical drive which is 0.27 inch (6.8 mm) thick and weights 0.218 pounds (99g). It can play or record CDs and DVDs and could be a good candidate for inclusion in new the notebook.
MacScoop was the first to report last year that Apple has been developing an ultra-thin 12 inch laptop. Further reports MacScoop obtained described what appeared to be an ultra-thin but full featured notebook.
Release timeframe remains, as always, quite vague, but sources feel certain that the new notebook will be released before the end of this calendar year.Labels: apple, mac, macbook |
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posted by Tech Gadget News @ 3:24 PM
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YouTube-enabled LG KU990 shows up online |
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Similar to LG Prada phone, the KU990 is a keypad-less phone with a big 3" touch screen. While it is not sure if it is the next LG Prada phone, the new KU990 support HSDPA data connection now. Inline with the recent LG announcement on YouTube support, this phone will let you watch YouTube on your phone or submit video to Youtube from your phone directly.
The LG KU990 has a giant 5 megapixel camera with built in flash module (Xenon Flash?). It looks like you can switch between macro or normal mode on the camera itself, but the best feature on this camera will be the capability to record video at 320 x 240 resolution and 120 fps. Memory storage will be supported by the microSD card slot. The phone will also let you listen to FM radio, or use the Muvee video editor to edit your recorded video.
Other than the nice features, the site dislike the thickness of the LG KU990, which make it un-comfortable to slot into your pocket.Labels: KU990, LG, youtube |
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posted by Tech Gadget News @ 3:22 PM
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Linux Inside BJ Robotic Dog |
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Robot dogs these days seem to be experiencing a resurgence, and the BJ dog robot is yet another addition to a growing list of electronic pups. For those who want to take care of an electronic pooch without the hassle of sending it to the vet for jabs, bathing it, and even cleaning up after its poo, the price of such convenience would be $4,900. Then again, it won't do much good when there's a thief trying to break into your home.
In the robotic era, everything needs to go robotic, even your lovely puppy. Keeping a robotic dog, such as the BJ would be very much easier to handle than a real dog. As you don’t have to be tied down with the hassle of having to clean its waste and mess. For a robotic dog such as BJ, maybe you’d be worried that it’d go malfunctioning one day due to the infection of virus or failure of its operating system. But, no worry, BJ should be quite safe from virus attack or any common OS failures, as it runs on Linux instead of Microsoft Windows.Labels: BJ, dog, linux, robot |
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posted by Tech Gadget News @ 3:19 PM
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3-in-1 Gadget: Digital Microscope + Webcam + USB 2.0 Hub |
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 Here is another all-in-one gadget, it’s a combination of a digital microscope, web cam and also a USB 2.0 hub. Of course this three-in-one gadget takes power from your PC’s USB port. So, when you miss some of the Biology classes that you’d attended during school time, and feel like acting as a Biologist for just couple of minutes or you simply have too much curiousity about those circuit boards of any unused PC peripherals.
Then just pick up this gadget to scan and capture some high quality images and videos for another great collection. Once you get bored with all these overly geeky stuff, you can then switch it to a web cam, start streaming your cool look, socializing and even flirting around over the Internet. Again, fed up with the web cam? It’s got two USB ports for you to hook up more USB gadgets to have more fun.
Labels: 3-in-1, gadget, microscope, USB, webcam |
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posted by Tech Gadget News @ 3:02 PM
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Samsung’s 3G Blogging Cellphone, SGH-L760 |
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You always want that you can use your mobile phone to post your blog. So, anytime and anywhere you have little free time then you can write posts and record down on your blog the very fresh idea that just flashes across your mind. This is possible by using the newly introduced Samsung’s cellphone, SGH-L760. It’s a cellphone that lets you post directly to your blog without the need of a computer.
The handset supports 3G high-speed network, equipped with a 2 Megapixel camera, Bluetooth and UMTS connectivity. Of course, it supports all the necessities for blogging such as RSS and compatibility with sites including YouTube, UBlog and Buzznet. Well, it wouldn’t be fun at all having to blog using its small screen and keypad. So, patience is a must or keep your blog post short.Labels: 3G, blogging, cellphone, samsung |
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posted by Tech Gadget News @ 2:57 PM
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Nearly invisible watch face engraved on a silver bracelet |
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Watch with artistic design definitely fails to tell time properly, at least kind of confusing or simply hard to find where the moving arms or the digital display are. Here is another designer watch, Veiled Watch, which the idea is probably to let guys enjoy wearing those shiny things.
As it doesn’t look too outstanding while worn on your wrist so you wouldn’t be considered as one from the non-manly group. The Veiled Watch was created by the designer Philippe Starck, which is a continuous silver bracelet that has a nearly invisible analog watch face concealed on it. It’s definitely not a reliable source for telling time during emergency. Perhaps, it is a bit of fun to deceive your friends that you can tell time so precisely as if you’re not wearing a watch or carrying any gadget that tells time.Labels: veiled, watch |
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posted by Tech Gadget News @ 2:56 PM
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Olympus's 360 Degree Camera Lens |
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 Every now and then, R&D departments spew out prototypes that look promising enough that we can imagine them making their way into finished products one day. Recently, Olympus has announced the development of an “Axial symmetrical free curved surface lens”. This lens is capable of gathering light from 360 degrees horizontally and 45 degrees vertically, and focusing it on a CCD without the use of other lenses. While only a prototype at the moment, possible uses for the lens include security cameras… and extreme sports.
Yeah, there are other 360 cameras on the market. But if our understanding is right, the innovation in this case is that the one lens does all the focusing, negating the need for extra lenses, and allowing the manufacturing of more compact devices. Of course, we’re gleaming this from a Spanish article, and a translated Japanese page. So if any Japanese native speakers can help us out, you’d enlighten a whole bunch in the process.Labels: camera, olympus, webcam |
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posted by Tech Gadget News @ 2:54 PM
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Nanotech + aromatherapy = brain-boosting fragrant pencil lead |
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 This Ain Supplio pencil lead from Pentel uses nanotechnology to release allegedly mind-expanding aromas, letting you smell your way to smartness while you scribble your meandering prose on a piece of paper. The pencil leads sell for two bucks a bag, and you can get them in three different scents, Refresh, Healing and Positive, which aromatherapists say can deeply affect you with just a few whiffs. Yeah?
The fragrance is encapsulated using nanotechnology, where microscopic bubbles containing the fragrance are blended in with the lead. When you write, the fresh fragrance pops out of those tiny nanocapsules, filling the room with sweetness and enlightenment for all within noseshot. The company says the fragrances are shelf-stable for three years unopened, two years in the plastic case you see above, and three months out in the open.
But aromatherapy? That's a great idea: Make up a word, "aromatherapy," and then build an entire industry around it. It just sounds so effective and soothing. But whether these pencil leads actually have any therapeutic value or not, it might be pleasurable to have a pleasant scent wafting about as you write your missives. Maybe someone will make an aromatherapeutic keyboard to sweeten up our skeptical and curmudgeonly Gizmodic diatribes.Labels: aromatherapy, nanotechnology, pencil |
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posted by Tech Gadget News @ 2:51 PM
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Logitech’s MX Air Mouse Is Real, Spectacular |
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 No, it’s not a concept. This is the production model of the Logitech MX Air mouse, a dual mode laser gyroscopic mouse. Excuse me while I pick my jaw up off the floor. This mouse is built of beautiful curves accented in black and chrome, but it doesn’t have to rely on its looks to win your heart… On your desk, it works as a conventional cordless laser mouse, but pick it up, and its Freespace motion control technology lets you mouse in midair from up to 30 feet away. The Air Mouse includes built-in support for midair mouse gestures; for example, to increase the volume on your computer, just push the volume button on the mouse and flick your wrist to the right. It’s got a bunch of backlit media on top along with a touch sensitive scroll pad, and an integrated rechargeable li-ion battery.
 Now, I do (of course) have some legit quibbles with this piece of candy… Firstly, it’s targeted at the PC home theater market with a dedicated play/pause and volume buttons. Although the buttons are programmable, I would have preferred a more standardized layout, especially with forward/back buttons along the sides of the mouse. The scroll panel is cool, but I prefer the utility of a ratcheting scroll wheel. Also, there’s no on-mouse control over the responsiveness of the gyroscopic action, which may make it hard to do midair precision work. And finally, the charging dock is AC powered (as opposed to USB), and the RF receiver is a separate USB unit. That’s, like, two separate things that have to be plugged in.Labels: logitech, mouse |
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posted by Tech Gadget News @ 2:50 PM
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Black Box DVR may be the world's smallest DVR |
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 Have you been hankering for a really tiny DVR with a wired, hidden camera attachment? Have you had trouble finding one for less than three large? Well fret no more, because Mini Gadgets Inc. has got you covered -- and by covered, we mean they make what you're looking for, buddy. The Black Box DVR is a personal video recorder which features a tethered camera, and can utilize a miniSD card up to 4GB.
The company's website claims it's the world's smallest DVR under $3000, and we're inclined to agree -- at 2.28 square inches, it doesn't get much smaller. The device can record 640 x 480 video at 30fps, and includes a "long lasting" Li-Ion battery, for when you're on the go... shooting secret videos. Available right now for the shockingly low price of $499.95.Labels: camera, DVR, video |
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posted by Tech Gadget News @ 2:49 PM
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Dosh Waterproof Chic Wallet Keeps Everything Safe |
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 A waterproof wallet that isn't plastic-looking like the Jimi and even has a certain space-age suaveness to it (which I think appeals to women too). The brainchild of Australian designers Henri Spalle and Mark Armstrong, the Dosh wallet is made of a blend of flexible and semi-flexible polymers that makes it not only waterproof but also fairly hardy. At the same time, its sleek design proves that form doesn't have to be sacrificed for function.
As if that those weren't sufficient selling points, the wallet also carries not only (as one would expect) credit cards, notes and coins, but also an integrated compartment that's designed to hold a lot of the odds and ends we tote around in the modern age: SIM cards, keys and security keycards. Plus the billfold area is supposed to be able to fit all currencies, including US dollar bills and Euro notes.
Happily, the Dosh wallet is constructed from recyclable materials. It comes in four certifiably modern colours: white, red, chocolate and charcoal. Made in Sydney, it's available online for AUD49.95 or at various New South Wales stores.Labels: dosh, wallet, waterproof |
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posted by Tech Gadget News @ 2:47 PM
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The Official iPhone Accessories |
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Now that the iPhone is out, and some of you lucky ones might have even gotten your hands on one, let’s take a look at the accessories you can get for your new baby.
 Apple USB Power Adapter
Charge your iPhone even without a computer with this USB Power Adapter. This is already included in the iPhone package. It comes with an Apple Dock Connector to USB Cable.
Price: $29
 iPhone Bluetooth Headset
Bluetooth headset. How can we ever live without one? It keeps your hands free for PSP’ing, blogging, putting on make-up, or even picking your nose. It offers 5.5 hours of talk time and up to 72 hours of standby time with its built-in rechargeable lithium-ion battery.
The headset comes with a iPhone Dual Dock and an iPhone Bluetooth Travel Cable.
Price: $129
 iPhone Dock
Docks are great. They allow you to put your phone in an upright position to easily glance at who called or sms’ed. They allow you to simply slot your phone in instead of fumbling with cables. The iPhone Dock also has built-in powered speakers for playing the tunes on your iPhone.
Price: $49
 Apple Dock Connector to USB Cable
For connecting your iPhone to your computer or through a Dock. One is included in iPhone’s package.
Price $19
 iPhone Dual Dock
Also included in the iPhone Bluetooth Headset, the iPhone Dual Dock allows you to charge both your iPhone and your Bluetooth Headset at the same time. Another difference between this and the iPhone Dock is that this one does not has built-in powered speakers.
Price: $49
 iPhone Universal Dock Adapter 3-Pack
Do you have products that make use of iPod’s Universal Dock system? If so, you may want some of these to allow them to work with your iPhone too.
Price: $9
 iPhone Stereo Headset
Just like our favorite iPod headphones, but with a mic. It allows you to answer and end calls, and control basic music functions. It is already included in the iPhone package.
Price: $29.
 iPhone Bluetooth Travel Cable
Instead of using the iPhone Dual Dock, this is another way to charge your iPhone and your Bluetooth Headset both at the same time.
Price: $29
 iPhone TTY Adapter
TTY stands for Text Telephone. It is a technology that allows the hearing or speech impaired to communicate through telephone by texting. The iPhone TTY Adapter lets you plug your iPhone to any TTY devices.
Price: $19Labels: accessory, apple, gadgets, iPhone |
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posted by Tech Gadget News @ 2:45 PM
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Color-Call: Red Light Means Don't Answer |
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 Caller ID is a great feature, but if your phone is across the room it still makes you get up and walk over to see that it's your ex calling and you don't want to answer. The Color-Call system lets you see who's calling from afar by assigning different people specific colors that flash when a call comes in. So you can have it flash green if it's a member of your family, red if it's someone from the office, or blue if it's the delivery guy downstairs with your pizza.
If it's a number you don't have stored it'll display a bunch of colors, letting you know to just let the machine get it. Someone should combine this with the phone that lights up, then you'd be able to see who was calling from across the room and not even hear the phone ring. Boy, wouldn't that be something? The Color-Call is available online now for $30.Labels: caller id, color-call, phone |
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posted by Tech Gadget News @ 2:44 PM
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FC-AQEL: Yamaha Fuel Cell Scooter |
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For the sake of the environment, Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd is announcing development of a 125cc fuel cell scooter called the "FC-AQEL". Using a hydrogen fuel cell system, it will include a pair of 35 MPa high-pressure hydrogen tanks, a Lithium ion secondary battery and more. This technology will be compacted in an ultra flat brushless DC motor. The transmission will be neatly contained in the hub section of the rear wheel. Now of course we know that hydrogen is really only a storage medium for energy. We will really have to work on green ways to create energy to make some gains and reduce the use of fossil fuels.
Labels: FC-AQEL, fuel-cell, scooter, Yamaha |
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posted by Tech Gadget News @ 2:43 PM
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Uvex Uvision Magic Ski Goggles With LCD |
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 While changing light conditions can be an issue in most sports it’s particularly problematic when you’re out skiing or snowboarding since all that white snow works like a giant reflector. It usually means you have to carry a second pair of ski goggles or even sunglasses for when things get too bright but Uvex has now made that unnecessary with their Uvision line of goggles.
The ‘magic’ used in the pair pictured above is actually liquid crystal technology that is applied to a double lens allowing the goggles to instantly switch between a high-contrast or darker setting with a simple push of a button. The goggles are powered by an easily replaced single AAA battery providing up to 200 hours of use which will probably keep working well after the snow has melted.
The Uvex Uvision Magic goggles will be available starting in September for $230 and there other slightly cheaper versions also available.Labels: goggles, LCD, uvex |
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posted by Tech Gadget News @ 2:41 PM
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Go Holiday with Wireless Outdoor Solar Speaker |
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 Not so long ago the only way to share your music with the great outdoors was to lug a ghetto blaster around the garden or buy a really long cable for your stereo speakers and pray for dry weather. But not any more, because the nifty Wireless Solar Speaker renders the aforementioned practices obsolete.
Simply plonk this discreet device on the grass or hide it in the hedge and its 5w speaker will pump out up to 70dbs of punchy music al fresco. How? Easy, because the speaker itself contains an eco-friendly solar panel to charge the onboard battery directly from the sun's rays and an accompanying mains-powered transmitter plugs into your MP3/CD player/radio and beams the music to the speaker from up to 150ft away. Brilliant!
Whether you're chillin' in the garden, partying on the patio or boogie-ing round the barbecue, the Wireless Solar Speaker is bound to become an indispensable outdoor accessory. Yes, you can listen to your MP3s outside via headphones but that's no good when friends come a visiting. With the small but effective Wireless Solar Speaker you and your pals can listen to whatever playlist/CD you fancy without having to crank up the stereo in the kitchen and fling open all the doors.
As you've probably guessed from its name this smart device is wireless, so you won't keep tripping into the tulips when you're raving around the lawn. It even comes with a handy remote control so you can adjust the volume without having to put down your pina colada and get off the sun lounger.
Just think, with a Wireless Solar Speaker lurking in the backyard you can prune to Pink, dig to Dizzee Rascal and sunbathe to System of a Down. You can even barbecue to Billy Ray Cyrus. If you want. Musical preferences (and rubbish alliteration) aside, this smart little speaker system is guaranteed to add ambience to any garden soiree. Who says there ain't no cure for the summertime blues?Labels: outdoor, solar, speaker, wireless |
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posted by Tech Gadget News @ 2:41 PM
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Toshiba's New Dedicated 3D Graphics Chip for Mobile Phones |
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 First we had desktops that we played games on. When they couldn’t keep up with the demanding needs of the current games we put in dedicated GPUs. Then the same happened with laptops, we wanted to take our gaming on the go, so we put dedicated graphics cards in our laptops too. Now Toshiba wants to put a dedicated graphics chip inside of cell phones.
The new chip is made up of the separate processors, one is the 3D GPU, another is Toshiba’s Media Embedded Processor for sound and the third is a WVGA LCD controller for the nice big mobile phone displays. It is promised to bring more realistic graphics that previously possible to the mobile phone platform.
We’ll start seeing the first of these produced in October of this year. They won’t, however, be mass-produced until sometime in Q2 of 2008Labels: graphics, mobile, phone, Thosiba |
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posted by Tech Gadget News @ 2:29 PM
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Earthtech's Solar Laptop Charger for Your Camping |
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 Do you take your laptop camping with you? Or live in fear of a blackout? Either way, Earthtech Products is offering a solution: a combined Solar Laptop Charger and Portable Power Kit. The foldable solar panel takes about 11-12 hours to charge the 300W PowerPack, which can then provide up to six hours of laptop runtime. Ahh, clean energy.
And it's not just for laptops, of course; according to the website, PowerPack can run a "hand-held blender"--one can only imagine why you need to do this in an emergency-or jump-start a car. Excellent. Other uses come to mind: charging cameras or cell phones, for example. All for only $478.95.Labels: charger, earthtech, laptop, solar |
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posted by Tech Gadget News @ 2:27 PM
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Here is another all-in-one gadget, it’s a combination of a digital microscope, web cam and also a USB 2.0 hub. Of course this three-in-one gadget takes power from your PC’s USB port. So, when you miss some of the Biology classes that you’d attended during school time, and feel like acting as a Biologist for just couple of minutes or you simply have too much curiousity about those circuit boards of any unused PC peripherals.
