New Gadgets - Part 60

Nintendo Wii Now Streams Netflix

Posted by David on March 28, 2010 · 0 Comment

Back in January Netflix announced that it would be bringing its video streaming service to the Nintendo Wii. Good news if you have been waiting for Netflix on the Wii as it seems Netflix has started to ship the streaming discs to Wii owners who have signed up for the service. Nintendo Wii owners will now be able to connect to the Netflix service and stream movies direct to their Nintendo Wii using [...]

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Eclipse LiteTouch LCD Touchscreen Keyboard

Posted by David on March 28, 2010 · 0 Comment

If you’ve been waiting for the release of the Eclipse Litetouch Keyboard you’ll be pleased to know that it has now cleared FCC and it’s nearly available to purchase. Eclipse Litetouch is unique in that the number pad on the right side of the keyboard has been replaced with and LCD touchscreen, which can be programmed with multiple sets of controls to be displayed. The Eclipse Litetouch Keyboard [...]

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Wall Street Journal on iPad

Posted by David on March 28, 2010 · 0 Comment

On April 3rd, iPad will be released to market, and with it the hopes that the print industry can be revolutionized. The Wall Street Journal is banking on the device, and leaked pricing from sources close to the paper shows a $17.99 monthly subscription fee for the newspaper. Magazines are also prepping iPad versions of their publications, including Esquire, who will include video content with their [...]

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Oregon Scientific Introduces Helios Weather Station

Posted by David on March 28, 2010 · 0 Comment

New to the Oregon Scientific lines of products is the Helios Solar Weather Station. It offers a semi-robust feature set at a reasonable price. Aside from supplementing its power using the inbuilt solar panels, the Helios can wirelessly monitor up to 3 locations around your home, with the purchase of two additional wireless sensors (one is included). It will display the indoor/outdoor temperature, [...]

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Belkin Routers Have Apps

Posted by David on March 28, 2010 · 1 Comment

As well as embracing the 802.11n wireless protocol and simple three step setup, Belkin’s latest router offerings also break into the world of applications with software that automatically detects and resolves network issues, a playlist music generator and an automated data backup program all leading the charge. Belkin’s Surf, Share, Play, and Play Max 802.11n Wireless Routers all benefit [...]

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iSpotSwap Parking Spot Finder for iPhone

Posted by David on March 26, 2010 · 0 Comment

One of the first “Social Applications” of its kind, iSpotSwap Parking Spot Finder for iPhone aims to promote calaboration with other iPhone users, so everyone can find a parking spot. The free app lets you create and interact with a database of parking spots that you deem most valuable. Basically, you mark spots that you’re parked in, and when they become available, others with [...]

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AT&T Rolling Out 3G Microcells Nationwide in April

Posted by David on March 26, 2010 · 0 Comment

This just in from AT&T….. AT&T* today announced that AT&T 3G MicroCell plans to begin its national roll out beginning in mid April, with new markets activating in cities across the continental U.S. for the next several months. AT&T 3G MicroCell is an innovative solution that allows residential customers to route wireless phone calls and data connections (or sessions) across [...]

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Vincent C-60 CD Player

Posted by David on March 26, 2010 · 0 Comment

German high-end audio specialist Vincent Audio has announced immediate availability of its new CD player. Benefiting from noise-reducing component isolation and offering the user the choice of rich vacuum or precise digital reproduction, the C-60 also offers premium XLR balanced output and a highly accurate Philips transport. But serious audio enjoyment does come at a price. The C-60 gives the user [...]

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LG First to Offer Full LED 3D TV

Posted by David on March 26, 2010 · 0 Comment

LG has unveiled the first LED TV with 3D. The LX9500 is illuminated by panels of LEDs directly behind the screen for local dimming, with the 55-inch model alone boasting 1,200 of the semiconductor light sources. The LEDs help the TV achieve a 10,000,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio while sporting an ultra-thin 22.3mm (less than 1 inch) deep body with a stylish 16mm super-narrow bezel. Other features of [...]

Filed in: Home Gadgets

Psyko 5.1 Gaming Headset

Posted by David on March 26, 2010 · 0 Comment

The Psyko 5.1 gaming headset offers 5.1 surround sound cinematic audio experience using air tubes to direct sounds to the ears from five speakers fitted in the bridge and subwoofers within each ear cup. In a 5.1 room speaker setup, five speakers are strategically placed around the living space, three in front and two more behind. An additional subwoofer can be positioned just about anywhere. Find [...]

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Mad Catz Eclipse Lifetouch Keyboard Passes Through the FCC in Time for Spring Release

Posted by David on March 25, 2010 · 0 Comment

Do you need a keyboard? Even if you don’t need one, maybe you should get one. And we mean this one, from Mad Catz, which was initially shown off at CES this year. Yes, it is that shiny, and yes, it does have an LCD touchscreen right next to the physical keyboard. But, that’s not a normal touchscreen. Oh no, Mad Catz has a nice surprise for you. And thanks to the FCC passing it through its gauntlet, [...]

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Alienware M11x Review

Posted by David on March 25, 2010 · 0 Comment

It’s usually pretty straightforward: an 11.6-inch notebook will deliver battery life but lack grunt, while a larger machine is more likely to pack performance at the expense of liberty from a power point. The Alienware M11x promises to change all that; while it may have the diminutive dimensions of a CULV notebook, its overclocked processor and switchable discrete graphics claim to make it a gamer’s [...]

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Eye-Fi Explore X2 8GB

Posted by David on March 25, 2010 · 0 Comment

Eye-Fi’s new Explore X2 8GB memory card will automatically upload photos and videos to your computer or one of 25 online sharing sites. We’re not entirely sure how they cram all the necessary gadgetry into an SD card, but it works and the Explore X2 version will even geotag your photos and videos to provide location data (lifetime tagging service included). Eye-Fi even includes one year’s worth [...]

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BOSS BR-800 Digital Recorder

Posted by David on March 25, 2010 · 0 Comment

Boss has just launched their latest addition to its digital audio multitrack recording hardware range, the BOSS BR-800. This compact and portable recorder is capable of recording four tracks simultaneously with eight available for playback. It also has a pair of on-board condenser microphones, allowing you to record instantly. It also comes with a dedicated stereo drum track, Boss GT-10/10B effects [...]

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Asus Adopting USB 3.0 Across Its Entire Range

Posted by David on March 25, 2010 · 1 Comment

Asus have announced that they will be adding USB 3.0 technology across its entire range of PC product lines including their nootbooks, Eee box and Eee Pc’s. Asus is also claiming that it’s motherboard chip, the PLX high-speed transmission, allows it to boost the speed of its USB 3.0 technology by up to 74.38% faster than its competitors. The USB 3.0 technology will provide 5Gbps speeds, although [...]

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Gigiway Piano and Violin Learning Pen

Posted by David on March 25, 2010 · 0 Comment

The Piano and Violin Learning Pen from Gigiway allows you to point at a notation in a music book and it will either play the piece through its built-in speaker, or repeat a chosen passage and school you on musical signs and the like. Musicians can slow down the playback speed until they are ready to play at full speed, activate the digital metronome and even compare tones to make sure their chosen [...]

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Sony MDR-RF4000K and MDR-RF810RK Headphones

Posted by David on March 25, 2010 · 0 Comment

Sony’s latest offering, the MDR-RF4000K digital cordless headphones, include a unique new storage and charging dock and an impressive wireless range of 100ft. The storage doubles as a cable-free battery charger. After use, just fold the ear cups flat and the MDR-RF4000K cans stows away neatly while the battery recharges. Sony says digital RF transmission ensures clear, secure signal reception [...]

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Kenwood AS-iP70 iPod speaker dock packs digital photo frame

Posted by David on March 24, 2010 · 0 Comment

Kenwood might not be the first name you’d associate with iPod speaker docks, nor with digital photo frames, but their latest product ticks both boxes. The Kenwood AS-iP70 has a 7-inch WVGA LCD display and a pop-out iPod/iPhone dock; as well as listening to music and viewing photos and video from the Apple PMP on the display, owners can also load up photos from an SD card and view them instead. Other [...]

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