AMD is set to drop their newest professional graphics card, the FirePro V4900. Aimed at the entry-level market, the card is equipped with 480 Stream Processors, a 128-bit memory interface, a 1GB of GDDR5 VRAM and a single-slot, single-fan cooling system, and makes use of the AMD Eyefinity technology for supporting up to six displays. In terms of connectivity ports, it offers dual-link DVI and two DisplayPort 1.2. The FirePro V4900 will retail for $189.
Here comes a new Full HD monitor from NEC, the MultiSync EA273WM. Designed specifically for high-performance enterprise users, this new 27-inch LED-backlight monitor makes use of a TN panel and provides 1920 x 1080 Full HD resolution, 25,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio, 300 cd/m2 brightness and 5ms response time. Not to mention, it also has a built-in 4-port USB 2.0 hub and two 1W speakers, and features D-Sub, DVI-D, HDMI as well as DisplayPort connectors. The MultiSync EA273WM will become available this month for a retail price of $499.
Elecom hits back by unveiling their newest wireless mouse called the M-IR02DR. Powered by two AA batteries, this travel-friendly mouse comes with a 5-button design, a 2.4GHz radio frequency (works up to 10 meters), an IR LED sensor, a 800/1600dpi resolution (switchable) and a tiny USB receiver. Available in six different color options: black, blue, gold, pink, purple and white, the M-IR02DR will go on sale from mid-November for 4,200 Yen (about $54).
Acer has unveiled the new Veriton Z2620G and Z2610G all-in-one desktop computers. The Acer Veriton Z2620G comes jam packed with a 2.5GHz Intel Core i5-2400s quad-core processor, an nVidia GeForce GT 520M GPU, while the Acer Veriton Z2610G offers a 2.6GHz Intel Pentium G620 dual-core processor with an integrated Intel HD GPU. Both computers feature a 20-inch (1600×900) widescreen LCD display, a 4GB DDR3 SDRAM (upgradable up to 8GB), a 500GB hard disk drive, an optical drive and the Microsoft Windows 7 Professional OS. The Acer Veriton Z2620G and Z2610G are priced at $849.99 and $649.99, respectively.
Fujifilm Japan today introduced the FinePix REAL 3D V3. It is a 7.2-inch digital photo frame that provides a maximum resolution of 1600 x 600 pixels and a 150-degree of viewing angle. Measuring 188mm x 28mm x 153mm and weighing 415 grams, the gadget is able to display 3D images without any glasses. There is an HDMI-out port that allows you to enjoy 3D videos on your HDTV. Additional features include a pair of USB ports and an SDHC card slot. Fujifilm will launch the FinePix REAL 3D V3 digital photo frame in Japan on November 12, 2011 for 50,000 Yen or around $650.
Voltaic Systems today introduced the Array 10 Watts solar charger backpack that comes equipped with a removable solar pocket. The backpack features three 3.4 Watt solar panels and a 16000mAh battery that can charge laptops, cell phones, tablets and digital cameras. The Voltaic Array also offers a large 1,500 cubic inches of storage space, a padded laptop sleeve that can accommodate up to 17-inch laptop, an integrated phone pouch and several pockets. It takes 12 hours of direct sunlight to fully charge its battery, but you can also charge its battery using an included AC charger. Measuring 18-inch x 14-inch x 8-inch and weighs 5.5 pounds (with the battery and solar panels), the Voltaic Array 10 Watts solar charger backpack is priced at $389 each.
The Orb Audio Booster is an integrated mini amplifier that allows you to connect up to four components and enjoy the convenience of a remote control. Measuring 6-inch x 6-inch x 1.8-inch, the device provides a 20 watts per channel, 4 stereo inputs (2 RCA and 2 mini jack), a subwoofer output and a speaker connector. The Orb Audio Booster mini-amp is priced at $164 a pop.
Designed by Clinton and Spencer Yee, the TILT is a cooling pad that is designed specifically for use with the aluminum unibody Macbook Pro. Measuring 0.6-inch thick and weighing at only 8 oz., this cooling stand features a USB-powered fan with the patent-pending FLOWthru Cooling System that sends a fresh flow of cool air through the TILT and reaches the hot areas of the MacBook Pro. The TILT protects the bottom surface of the MacBook Pro, allowing you to use it four hours. There is also an integrated 1/4″-20 tripod thread, allowing you to mount the MacBook Pro onto a camera tripod with ease. More pictures after the jump.
The BeatTubes portable Bluetooth speaker is a must-have for music lovers. The speaker comes with the latest dynamic audio components that produce a high-quality sound. It is compatible with most of Bluetooth-enabled gadgets including iPod touch, iPhone and Android smartphones. If you are interested, you can buy the BeatTubes portable Bluetooth speaker for just $99.99 each.
Thanko has rolled out the IPMIPR01 pico projector for iPhone in Japan. Weighing at only 32 grams, the LED projector provides a 320×240 pixel resolution, a mini USB port, a 3.5mm Stereo audio jack and a 1W speaker. Folks in Japan are able to buy the Thanko IPMIPR01 for 15,800 Yen or around $202.
Play the Puzzle Watch game and when you are ready to reveal the time simply slide out the case to show the dial. Exhibition back within an all stainless steel case. Signature rubber strap with engraved buckle and water resistant to 5 ATM.
This laptop is compatible with all of the Dell Latitude E line of accessories and docking stations. The screen is a 13.3-inch HD LCD connected to the computer with bi-directional hinge, the keyboard comes with a backlight, which is always nice to have when you work in the dark. The Latitude XT3 does have one distinct advantage over standalone tablets, as it has more CPU power than those thin devices. It has an Intel Core i3, i5, or i7 processor, and runs the full Windows 7 OS.
The watch is also water resistant down to 50m. It’s called the Diesel SBA Black Out. It’s rather large and has an equally fat leather strap to fasten onto your wrist. This new Diesel watch comes all in black, with something pretty unique.
It plugs into the 3.5mm headphone port of the iPad and runs from a rechargeable battery. The new speaker is a rectangular looking device that is a bit narrower than the iPad in landscape mode. The battery is good enough for eight hours of use per charge. The battery is charged via USB and the cable is included.
This device uses a transparent OLED display and supports wireless charging technology. I’m talking here about the Fujitsu Iris, a pretty interesting design that was created by Liu-Wei, Yao Kai-Chi, Hong Ruei-Hong and Cheng Ya-Fang. It’s a got a camera, a scan sensor, augmented reality, compatibility with pen input and much, much more. Fujitsu Iris uses its transparency to scan documents, do instant translation and even magnify items. In order to scan a piece of paper, you just slide around a special bar and that’s it, problem solved. This tablet works perfectly for designers too, since it comes with a reality amplification application and electronic compass that make a design into a real surrounding environment.
With the introduction of this concept, the day of clunky keyboards and mice are almost over. Instead of using keys, the OLED keyboard can be customized to display anything the user wants, including a colour swatch, unique layouts, images and even video. Not restricted by any physical parts, Optimus Tactus is a large shape shifting touch sensitive tablet keyboard. The keyboard can even be optimized so that it creates a distinctive interface for every separate program; i.e. keys for text editors but a image editing tools for programs like Photoshop.
Kitchen Hideaway is a kitchen without the kitchen part. Instead its a headset that puts the user in a virtual kitchen. This allows the user to cook anywhere- putting the headset on allows you to immediately escape reality and puts you in the centre of your virtual kitchen. The user moves around in the virtual kitchen, preparing virtual food; the user’s moments are mimicked by a robot in another faraway room , where the actual physical food is created. Kitchen Hideaway, removes the need for kitchen appliances.
The device looks like blades of an electric fan and vows to produce a powerful bass. Users can convert their laptops into a powerful music player when at home or elsewhere. The Speaker Bar has been exclusively designed to be coupled with laptops. The lightweight speaker will amplify the listening experience with its full-range capabilities. Simply, connect it to the handy speaker with the help of a USB cable and listen to it belting out your favorite playlist. The Speaker Bar can be easily snapped apart for easy carrying. Two AAA batteries will provide all the power for its functioning. It can also be used separately with an MP3 player.
P2 is a water purifier system that dispenses clean water the normal way – through a spout plus has a detachable water-purifying jug that you can carry out with you. Its ideal for an office environment or maybe hospitals and cafeterias; anything that makes water – queues short. So basically you’re not restricted to taking water from the main body unit, which by the way dispenses both hot and cold water.
With a curved base that sits as comfortably on a desktop as it does on the tablet user’s thigh, the PadPivot is designed to provide hands-free support to a tablet so users can devote both their hands to the important touchy tasks at hand. The device features a rounded base and a pivoting head that allows a tablet to be positioned at that best viewing angle and folds up so it can be slipped into your pocket. Designed to suit a variety of tablets and e-Readers or even mobile phones, the PadPivot head attaches to your mobile device of choice with a sticky grip plate. The surface of the base is made from non-slip rubber, but for those times when you’re getting knocked around the place, such as a bumpy bus or train ride, the stand can be tethered to your leg with the included strap.The grip plate comes with a dust cover to keep it clean when not in use and can be cleaned under warm running water.
Kodak has expanded its pocket camcorder lineup with the announcement of the water-, dust- and shock-resistant cousin of the Playfull camera, the Kodak Playfull Waterproof Camera. The Playfull can be immersed to a maximum depth of 10 feet (3 m) for up to two hours and records videos in 720p (1280 x 720) resolution. The pocket cam is shock-resistant, meaning it withstands drops from up to 5 feet (1.52 m) onto plywood. The new Playfull features video recording in 720p (1280 x 720) or in WVGA (848 x 480), both at 30 fps, stored as MPEG-4, AAC-LC files. It can also snap 1-megapixel still images in JPEG/EXIF v2.3 format. The Kodak Playfull Waterproof Camera is priced at US$99.95. Footage is stored on SD/SDHC cards (there’s only 18MB of built-in storage on board) and can be viewed either on the equipped 2-inch color LCD with Glare Shield for bright sunlight viewing, or on an external device, utilizing the camera’s HDMI or AV out ports.
It ain't the first automaker to do so, but Ford's taking a step in the 'stay in your own lane!' direction with a new technology package for the Explorer. The Driver Alert System is slated to launch in early 2012, and it'll tout new lane keeping technologies, including a system that can help detect drowsy drivers. The goal here is to keep sleepyheads from destroying lives -- be it their own or others -- by suggesting that they pull over, rest and have a sip of coffee if they've been cruising along for an extended period of time. Furthermore, a camera setup will monitor one's lane position, and if they drift too far away from the straight and narrow, their steering wheel will vibrate. It all sounds good and well, but the fact that a AAA survey found that over 40 percent of Americans have "fallen asleep or nodded off while driving" makes 'staying at home' seem like the sensible choice.
Hey, who wiped the MacBook Air logo off? Nah, we're kidding -- it's a KIRF. Sure, Apple's svelte 13-incher may have a duo of USB ports and an SD card slot, but this rig adds in a 3-in-1 card reader and and an odd, combo RJ45 / VGA jack (which we assume needs an adapter). For good measure, you'll also find a mini-HDMI output, although, with 3.5 hours of battery life it may prove problematic for getting through a 1080p movie marathon without nearby power. The alloy-encased lappy has a 1.86GHz Intel Atom N2800 CPU with a GMA3600 integrated GPU, 2GB of RAM, a 32GB SSD and a 13.3-inch LED display sporting a ho-hum resolution (for a 13-incher) of 1366 x 768, just like the 11-inch MacBook Air. Amazingly, this knock-off weighs merely .01 kilograms more than its real counterpart at 1.36 kgs (about three pounds), while being only 0.1 cm thicker. Giz-China expects this Ultrabook-wannabe by Shenzen Technology Ltd to land on Chinese shelves sometime in November for about $471. Cue Apple's lawyers in 3... 2...
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The most frustrating products are the ones that have such simple ideas, you're upset that it hasn't been done before -- or that you weren't the one that came up with it. No idea is so simple as the brilliant Ray solar charger. A mobile phone juicer that comes with a kickstand and built-in suction cup so that it's nearly always pointed right at the sun. If you think that sounds like simple madness or genius, click past the break to find out why it could be worth your investment.
Most solar chargers are little more than candy bar batteries with solar cells slapped on top. This means you have to play the tilting dance when the sun moves across the day. Window-mounting options are no better. Amazon's biggest seller in this category: Accessory Power's ReVIVE, has two rubber sucker pads that attach straight onto the solar cells, obscuring a big chunk of the area you're meant to be putting into direct sunlight -- far from ideal.
In comparison, Ray's greatest strength is its flexibility. Stick it to a car window (use your best judgement as to which one) or use the kickstand to point it towards the low winter sun without balancing it awkwardly on piles of books. Not bundling ten or twenty unnecessary proprietary connectors saves money and resources -- just use whatever USB cable comes with your phone. Fortunately the kickstand also serves as a tidy for your unruly wires. The battery will store enough to "fully charge a phone" and LEDs will keep you abreast of progress.
Best of all, this quirky (ahem) piece of technology has a pre-sale price of $40 -- less than the pre-discount prices of similar chargers from Accessory Power or Lenmar. Window mounts and kickstands are available, but none of them can match the Ray for an elegant execution that makes you want to tote it around wherever you go.
Previous project update: PhaserTape, the laser range-finger for iPhones has got 67 backers, pledging $2,345 -- which means you clearly didn't do your part. Kidding.
