Archive for December, 2007

   Among Acer update a few weeks’ across its range of consumer Aspire notebooks with the new Intel processors Penryn, from 12 to 20 inches. Among the notebooks affected by the refresh are Acer Aspire 2920, Acer Aspire 4920 and popular Aspire 5920, 7720 and 9920.

Among the major PC vendor worldwide, Acer is probably what has kept the lowest level of confidence about its new notebook platform based on Intel Santa Rosa Refresh: on the lists of many European online store include, in fact, several models of the multinational Taiwanese, updated with the new Intel Core 2 Duo Penryn to 45nm.

More info at notebookitalia

While the corporate IT world has long had access to remotely-controlled power for servers and data centers, it’s pretty cutting-edge stuff for home theater, with PS Audio releasing the first line of Internet-connected power management devices. Ranging in price from $600 to $1,995 and scheduled to release in Spring 2008, the four products in the PowerPlay line differ in number of switchable and isolated plugs, but all offer a web interface to toggle power, schedule reboots, and monitor power quality. There is an RS-232 port for hardwired power control as well as IR blasters for turning devices back on after a reboot. Now you can reboot your TiVo without ever stepping foot in the house.

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This one’s been around the block for a bit, but it’s just now managed to sneak up on us. The VidaBox vPad comes from the same firm offering up those swank CableCARD-equipped HTPCs, and this home controller shares that very same pizazz. The 10.4-inch tablet rocks an SVGA (1,024 x 768) panel, integrated 802.11b WiFi, a built-in speaker and a rechargeable Li-ion good for around 2.5 hours. As expected, this unit enables owners to control multi-room audio, climate zones, security cameras, garage doors and WiFi-enabled toasters, we presume. ‘Course, you’ll need Mirage software for VidaBox control or your own home automation hardware to really take advantage of the vPad, and unfortunately, we’ve no pricing / release details to share just yet.

Source Engadget

Ray-out expects to launch new iPod accessories in Japan market next January. They include cases for iPod touch, iPod classic 80GB, and 3rd gen. iPod nano. It comes in white, black, navy and red. No words on pricing yet.

Source AVING

A-Data h as released a solid state disk in 1.8- and 2.5 inch form factor with SATA and PATA interface. The company said it’s a hard drive replacement with a maximum of 64GB storage capacity. The SSD provides anti-shock function, longer data retention, faster access time, and lower power consumption. The drive also supports consumer electronic products such as UMPC, PMP and camcorder.

No word on pricing and availability.

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This one looks to still be a good deal away from showing up at a store near you, but if a group of designers have their way, their so-called MPillow could one day be working its magic to lull you to sleep (although it will have quite a bit of competition on the high-tech pillow front). Helping it stand out are some built-in wireless capabilities that’ll let you stream MP3s from your PC or pull some presumably relaxing sounds off the MPillow servers, as well as some soothing lighting that changes color and intensity along with the music. As you can no doubt guess, however, there’s no indication that the pillow is actually headed for commercialization, so you’ll just have to make do with some of the current music-playing pillows for the time being, or not.

Source Engadget

Zhang Xiachang a Chinese scientist might have developed the next big thing in portable power. A battery which is just 0.5mm thick and can be rolled like paper. No idea on how much juice the battery holds, it will be showcased at 2007 International Forum on New Material Research and Industry Development which kicks off today in Wenzhou in China.

Source  Newlaunches.com

The LG M228WD is the company’s latest monitor that promises a perfect picture for your desktop and in this case a built-in digital tuner so you can watch TV when you’re not working. But does it work and do you really need it? We take a closer look.
Geared towards the entertainment enthusiast rather than the work horse in the office the LG M228WD sports a 22-inch screen, a glossy black frame, a design conscious feel and plenty of buttons and ports around the back out of view.
As a device it measurements are 525.4mm(W)*230mm(D)*439mm(H) with the stand offering basic functionality rather than anything cutting edge. Tilting is find, but don’t expect much more and certainly don’t expect to adjust the height, the orientation or the swivel pivot angle, it’s just not going to happen.

Read Full Review at pocket-lint.co.uk

TG, also know as Trigem Computer, is a Korean PC maker that gained an enjoyable popularity thanks to its mini-desktops and notebooks from the LLUON range.
If you’re looking for a tiny computer, the 3 kilos and 45.2×277x244.1mm should catch your attention.
The specifications are not so tiny though (hopefully) with:
LBFC27-RIBO
-Intel Core 2 Duo T5200 @ 1.66Ghz
-1GB Ram
-320GB HDD (SATA2)
-DVD recorder (Multi)
-GeForce 8400 GS @ 256MB
LCFVC35-RIBO
-Intel Core 2 Duo T7200 @ 2.00Ghz
-2GB Ram
-500GB HDD (SATA2)
-DVD recorder (Multi)
-GeForce 8400 GS @ 256MB
-WiFi 54MBps connection…
From 1199000Won (~892 Euros) to 1399000Won (~1041 Euros).

Source akihabaranews

Smokin’ Buds deliver the frequency range and fast response found in full-size headphones in a direct-to-ear package all the while isolating you from external haze.

Features

• Frequency response 18Hz - 21kHz
• Cable length 1 m
• Impedance 16 Ohm
• Sound pressure level (SPL) 113dB (1kHz/1Vrms)
• Ear coupling intraaural
• Jack plug 3,5 mm stereo

Source mp3player.ticton