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Maingear Updates Vybe Desktop PC

Maingear Updates Vybe Desktop PC

      Maingear, manufacturer of some pretty blazing PCs, recently announced their upgrade to the Vybe family of desktops.  The new Vybe gaming PC sports the latest Intel® Core™ i5 and i7 Overclocked processors with Turbo Boost.  Maingear’s exterior design is always a head-turner, and the updated Vybe is no different.  It’s  matte-black exterior and case markings are gorgeous, [...]

ZTE Optik Tablet from Sprint comes Feb. 5 for Under $100

ZTE Optik Tablet from Sprint comes Feb. 5 for Under $100

    Sprint just announced the Sunday, Feb. 5, availability of ZTE Optik. It will be available through Sprint direct ship sales channels, including Sprint Stores, Sprint Business Sales, Telesales (1-800-SPRINT1) and online (www.sprint.com) for just $99.99 with a new line or eligible upgrade and two-year service agreement. It will also be available without a service agreement for $349.99, [...]


JVC announces NX-BX3 iPod and iPhone Nightstand Speaker

  The latest in gadget news has to do with JVC’s new tabletop home theater sound system, the NX-BX3 for iPods and iPhones.  It’s JVC’s first 2x30W sound system for iPod and iPhone, and is designed to replace your actual nightstand! Available in both black and white, the N-BX3 weight 20kg for a size of 500x300x110mm and offers all the features that can be found in other iPhone/iPod [...]


Virus Action Sport Performance Clothing Made out of Coffee Chars

    We all know that coffee warms us up.  It has to do with the phenomenon of drinking something hot somehow warms up our internals.  But what about wearing it? Virus, a California based clothing company, uses the left overs from coffee production, otherwise known as Coffee Char, or coffee charcoal to manufacture their clothing.  That’s right, they repurpose the coffee remnants to [...]


Sony announces three new Cybershot cameras, TX-200V, WX50 and WX70

    Sony’s newest point and shoot camera, the TX-200V, is not only as durable as they come, but also sports a stunning design.  It was announced along with two new W series shooters, the DSC-WX70 and DSC-WX50, this week. This mini beauty, the TX-200V, kicks it in high gear with a massive 18 megapixel sensor, the biggest to date in the point and shoot marketplace.  To complement the [...]


Pentax Optio VS20 Finger-Friendly with Two Shutter Buttons

  When you position your camera vertically, getting the perfect shot can mean a stretch of the fingers to the shutter button when not holding the camera horizontally.  Pentax has the solution with its new Optio VS20 digital compact camera. The 16-megapixel camera packs an accelerometer, which will flip your image to the correct orientation and a second shutter release and zoom lever on the topmost [...]


Casio G-Shock Android Phone Preview

    The Casio G-Shock Android Phone is the company’s latest “G’Zone” ruggedized smartphone being released.  This thing could take a bullet.  It’s reported that it can withstand 2000 lbs of weight on its body.  That’s like a small car running over it.  Additionally, the G-Shock phone will run a version of Android, can survive a 10-foot drop and be submerged [...]


In2Technologies Unity Home Theater System

  As home theater systems evolve, including the addition of the soundbar and the super tweeters, for the most part, a wide array of companies produce them and offer packages that range from just a soundbar (2-channel), to a soundbar with a subwoofeer (2.1-channel), to a soundbar with a subwoofer that supports a set of wireless rear speakers (5.1-channel).  Add in a PS3, which has a Blu-ray player [...]


Devium DASH iPhone Car Stereo

    While we’ve seen car stereos designed to hold iPhones in the dash, they’re usually limited to fit only the current generation iPhone only.   If you have an Android device or are waiting for the next generation iPhone, you are usually out of luck fitting your current smartphone into products like these.  Until now.  Introducing the DASH from Devium. Unlike other smartphone [...]


Samsung Galaxy SIII could be coming in April (video)

    A rumor has surfaced that Samsung could be announcing the Galaxy SIII, with a release date of April this year.  The announcement is said to occur at the Mobile World Congress this February. As with previous Galaxy S models, you can expect some high-end specs and a very sleek device, possibly even a thinner model than the current Galaxy SII…..if that’s physically possible. Specification-wise, [...]


Mobileye 5-Series Preview

  We take the open highway for granted, especially when we’re operating a 4000-lb automobile.   I don’t think I need to tell anyone that accidents happen every day, many of which are avoidable if today’s drivers paid a bit more attention to the road and not their smartphone or radio.  How nice would it be to have a copilot monitoring your driving behavior, and provide you [...]


Sony “Springs it Up” with new Vaios

    After CES, Sony is still coming out with new announcements. The latest up is a spring refresh for its line of VAIO laptops. The Z series now sports a Carbon Fiber Silver option, and have LTE 4G radios as customizable options. The laptops also now feature the latest Intel Core i5 and i7 processors, and RAID solid state drives. Prices start at $1949.99 for the new Z series. The S series [...]


Nike+ FuelBand preview

    Nike has announced the Nike+ FuelBand. The bracelet is similar to others you may have seen before which includes the Jawbone UP. Nike has a slightly different approach with this device and uses a calorie counter on a display. The device connects via Bluetooth to an iPhone or can be synced by USB and can be monitored online so that you can set goals and track those goals. The +FuelBand [...]


ASUS B23E 12.5-inch High-End Ultraportable Announced

    A lot of new notebooks coming out of CES 2012, and Asus seems to be leading the pack with their new Ultrabook line.  But it’s also got a high-end ultraportable ready to go for business users as well. This device is known as the B23E and will be available with Intel Core i3, Core i5, or Core i7 processors under the hood, complete with a 12.5-inch 1366 x 768 pixel LED backlit anti-glare [...]


Genuis DX-ECO Wireless Mouse Runs Without a Battery

    Wireless mice are great, but when that battery poops out on you, and your without spare power, suddenly your entire business shuts down.  You simply can’t navigate your PC. Genius’ DX-ECO Mouse ditches the friendly batteries in favor of a gold capicitor. What does that mean to you?  In just 3-minutes time this mouse can be charged to full and last for what the company says [...]


Alienware X51 Gaming PC

    Looking for a gaming console for your home, but don’t want to buy an Xbox 36o or PS3 since everyone is into PC gaming?   Well…..Dell has introduced a new Alienware Gaming PC that takes on the form factor of an Xbox 360, yet boasts the guts of a well endowed computer rig. It’s called the Alienware X51.  It starts at $699, and for that you’ll receive an Intel Core [...]


iMainGo XP Portable Speakers for iPad review

    The iMainGo XP is a portable speaker system designed for the iPad family.  It delivers big sound on the go, and sports a clever design.  It’s a breeze to setup making this accessory a must-have if you want to enjoy multimedia while you’re on the road.  It’s also not bad for a portable business presentation system. Using Portable Sound Laboratory’s sx149 digital [...]


Vizio getting into the PC Business this Spring

    Vizio has officially entered the computer market and will be releasing their all-in-one PCs and laptops this spring.  Their all-in-one PCs will come in two sizes—24-and 27-inch versions—and feature a very sleek design (that’s sharp and elegant at the same time) with an ultra-thin keyboard, touchpad and a base unit.  The screen is said to be thinner than the iMac, only because [...]


Oregon Scientific announces a hinged Portable WiFi Projector

  Oregon Scientific announced a new DLP pico projector this week at CES.  The Portable WiFi Projector can display FWVGA 854 x 480 at 1,000:1 contrast and a 80 lumens of brightness.  If it’s plugged into the USB alone, it only shines at 50 lumens.  At about 3.2 meters from the wall, it will display a 120-inch wide picture in total darkness.  The Oregon Scientific projector will also [...]


Turtle Beach announces their XP400 wireless gaming headset

      Turtle Beach announced some of the new XBOX 360 and PS3 gaming headsets at CES this week, one of them, the XP400.  It’s Turtle Beach’s flagship gaming headset, featuring adjustable Dolby 5.1 virtual surround sound, a non-AD2P dual-pairing Bluetooth radio for picking up phone calls during gaming sessions, a 15 hour rechargeable battery and dual-band 2.4/5GHZ built-in WiFi. [...]


25 Target Locations to have Mini Apple stores

    Last week rumors began to circulate that Apple was planning to open small retail stores in as many as 25 Target locations. During a presentation on Thursday at CES, Target confirmed that it will have 25 stores featuring “special displays” of Apple products. Neither company has provided details on the partnership, however it will likely be similar to Apple’s deal with Best [...]


Motorola Droid RAZR Review

    The Motorola Droid RAZR is being touted as the latest flagship phone from Verizon, and for good reason.  The company is claiming that it is the thinnest smartphone to date, and we can’t argue with that.  This thing is wafer-thin, but that does not slow down its performance or features.  In fact, this sucker is very robust, durable and just plain cool. The Droid RAZR is a descendant [...]


Vizio announces two Google TV Players

    Vizio, manufacturer of ground-breaking TVs and accessories, has announced two Google TV powered set-top boxes, the VAP430 and the VBR430. The VAP430 Stream player picks up where the Revue left off , adding the Google TV experience and access ot streaming media in any existing setup. Meanwhile, the VBR430 Blu-ray player adds discs to the mix of a VIA platform (standard and Plus) that [...]


Polaroid reveals the SC1630 Smart Camera with Android onboard

    The Polaroid SC1630 has a 16-Megapixal Zoom Point-and-Shoot Camera At CES this week, Polaroid surprised everyone when they revealed a new camera powered by Android. The Polaroid SC1630 Smart Camera is a 3.2-inch device, and it features a huge 16-megapixel camera capable of 3x optical zoom on a 36-108mm lens. When connected to Wi-Fi, users can instantly upload their images to social networking [...]


Sony reveals Xperia S sporting 12-megapixels

    Sony announced another addition to the company’s Xperia line at the Consumer Electronics Show, the Sony Xperia S.  The smartphone features 1.5GHz dual-core processor, 4.3-inch 1280 x 720 display, 1GB of RAM, and a massive 12-megapixel rear camera, complete with Sony’s Exmor R backlit sensor. The Xperia S will be available in both 16GB and 32GB models, though unfortunately Sony has [...]


Lenovo releases the 10-Inch Transformable IdeaTab S2

    Lenovo just released a new tablet, the Lenovo IdeaTab S2. The device measures just 8.69mm thick and comes with a 10-inch display. The operating system runs Google’s latest Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich. The keyboard is an extra, which adds a little thickness to the tablet. In a similar way to the Transformer Prime, the S2 keyboard allows the tablet portion to be docked so it [...]


Logitech Cube- Presenter and Mouse in One

    Logitech is releasing a new mouse called the Logitech Cube. The device looks like a small box and fits in the palm of your hand. What makes it unique is that the top side of it is a touch sensitive panel. When picking up the Cube it jumps in to presentation mode and allows you to control a presentation from the palm of your hand. Essentially, it’s  a wireless mouse / presenter [...]


Verizon gets rid of $2 online billing fee

  Verizon Wireless cancelled plans to charge a $2 convenience fee to customers making one-time bill payments online or over the phone. Announced earlier this week that the new fee would allow it to continue providing subscribers with the option to make one-time payments using its web-based and telephone payment systems. Customers were furious with this charge, so Verizon nixed plans to introduce [...]


Logitech Mini Boom Box for Smartphones

  Logitech just announced the Mini Boom Box, an audio device for owners of tablets, smartphones and anything else that can play audio files and can communicate via Bluetooth.  The Logitech Mini Boombox is not just any audio output device.  Though the main principle of audio generation is the same, the role of it is quite specialized compared to the general crowd of headphones, headsets and [...]


ASUS Transformer Prime Tablet Quad-Core Launching December 12th

  ASUS’s Eee Pad Transformer tablet successor is launching December 12th. The Transformer Prime became available for pre-order last week, and industry reviews of the new gadget have been pretty stellar.  This could be one of the most eagerly anticipated Android tablet launches to date. The convertible Asus Transformer Tablet features a 1.3GHz quad-core Tegra 3 processor, Android 3.2 [...]