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Tuesday, January 27, 2009Super Talent Releases SSD Upgrade for Asus S101 Eee PCPosted by Bill Landon in Consumer_Electronics | Consumer_Electronic_News | General_PDA | General_PDA_News | Personal_Computer | Personal_Computer_News | (0) Comments |
Models and size: FPM16RSE / 16GB This new SSD has been rigorously tested in Super Talent’s compatibility labs for both performance and functionality to ensure it meets Super Talent’s high quality standards. According to their testing the new kits deliver 90 MB/sec max sequential read speeds and up to 55 MB/sec write speeds. All three models are shipping now. The 64GB model will retail for approximately $169. http://www.supertalent.com/products/ssd_detail.php?type=SATA%20Mini%20PCIe Friday, January 09, 2009Round-up of the vendors we saw at this years Lunch@Piero’s event during CES 2009.Posted by Bill Landon in Consumer_Electronics | Consumer_Electronic_Reviews | Events | CES 2009 | General_Interest | General_PDA | General_PDA_Reviews | Mobile_Phones | Mobile_Phone_News | Personal_Computer | Personal_Computer_News | Windows_Mobile | Windows_Mobile_News | (0) Comments |
VIA Technologies showcased their latest in ultra mobile and small form factor computing featuring the VIA Nano processor and the VIA C7-M ultra mobile processor. More info at http://www.via.com.tw VIA Embedded showcased their new ARTiGO A2000 barebone storage system and innovative home server set-up using the touch-screen VIPRO. http://www.via.com.tw/en/products/embedded/ Graphics will demonstrated the latest HD video and image applications using the all-new Chrome 500 series graphics cards running on a VIA Nano processor-based board. http://www.s3graphics.com Developing and organizing your thoughts isn’t always a straightforward linear process, especially in groups. Comappings “mind-mapping” tool helps you make sense of even the most complex topics and projects with its innovative approach to formulating, developing, and organizing ideas. http://www.comapping.com Continue reading: Round-up of the vendors we saw at this years Lunch@Piero’s event during CES 2009. Thursday, January 08, 2009HP Mini 2140 Notebook PC Hands OnPosted by Bill Landon in Consumer_Electronics | Consumer_Electronic_News | Events | CES 2009 | General_PDA | General_PDA_News | Personal_Computer | Personal_Computer_News | (0) Comments |
The basic specs: - 10.1-inch LED display with 16:9 aspect ratio available in either standard-definition (1,024 x 576) or high-definition (1,366 x 768) resolutions. http://h71016.www7.hp.com/html/interactive/mini2140/model.html Wednesday, January 07, 2009HT-BD8200 Blu-ray Home Theater Sound Bar Looks SlickPosted by Bill Landon in Consumer_Electronics | Consumer_Electronic_News | Events | CES 2009 | General_PDA | General_PDA_News | Mobile_Phones | Mobile_Phone_News | Personal_Computer | Personal_Computer_News | (0) Comments |
It is only 2.6 inches deep and accented with Samsung’s Touch of Color (ToC) design. The included wireless subwoofer provides a superior blend of effective audio performance and interior design flexibility just about anywhere in the home. The HT-BD8200 is also equipped with Samsung’s “Smart Volume” technology for volume level adjustments on-the-fly for superb listening levels without the need to continually pick up the remote. It also offers seamless playback of video, photos, or music from digital devices such as media players, mobile phones, and digital cameras, using either the built-in USB port or Bluetooth wireless connectivity. Multimedia disc playback and an included iPod dock add even more versatility to the system’s cachet. <- Their word not ours. Equipped with wireless networking via an 802.11 b/g/n and optional USB dongle, the HT-BD8200 is compatible with BD-Live (Profile 2.0) interactive features and can access Netflix for instant streaming video or Pandora music.
Nextar Projects Big Image with New Micro Projector and Screen Posted by Bill Landon in Consumer_Electronics | Consumer_Electronic_News | Events | CES 2009 | General_PDA | General_PDA_News | Mobile_Phones | Mobile_Phone_News | Personal_Computer | Personal_Computer_News | (0) Comments |
This fit-in-the-hand projector uses an LED light source with a life expectancy of 30,000 hours. It accepts Micro SD cards and comes equipped with a built-in speaker. Projected image size is up to 20”. I/O connectors include Micro SD, TF card, L/R audio, USB, and ear jack. Video compatibility is provided for AVI, MPEG1, MPEG2, MPEG4, RM/RMVB, ASF, FLV, and WMV9/VC1. Audio compatibility includes MP3, WMA, WAV, AAC, APE, ALAC, and MPEG1/2/2.5. Picture compatibility is for images in BMP, JPEG, or GIF formats. The palm-size Nextar Z10 projector measures 4.13” x 2.32” x 1.0” and weighs approximately one pound. The PS-001 screen measures 18.89” x 1.57” x 15.7” opened and 18.9” x 1.57” x 1.2” folded. It weighs approximately 1.3 pounds. The two new Nextar presentation units will be available in Spring 2009 at leading retailers across the country. The Z10 micro projector has an SRP of $299.99, The PS-001 portable screen has an SRP of $39.99.
The You Rock Guitar with Multi-Touch Technology is Very Touchable Posted by Bill Landon in Consumer_Electronics | Consumer_Electronic_News | Events | CES 2009 | General_PDA | General_PDA_News | Personal_Computer | Personal_Computer_News | (0) Comments |
Features - G-Stik Multi-Touch Fretboard simulates a “real” Guitar The You Rock Guitar will be available in Q2-Q3 of 2009 for $149. The SDK will be available with development units in Spring of 2009. D-LINK’s DIR-685 Router does it all…even that. Posted by Bill Landon in Consumer_Electronics | Consumer_Electronic_News | Events | CES 2009 | General_PDA | General_PDA_News | Personal_Computer | Personal_Computer_News | (0) Comments |
The network attached storage (NAS) feature supports both UPnP server functions and BitTorrent downloads. A built-in FTP server allows users to access documents, photos, music and other media locally through the home network or remotely over the Internet. Both USB ports utilize the new D-Link SharePort technology, enabling multiple users to share USB devices - including printers, multi-function printers (MFP), and external hard drives. To manage the photo frame feature D-Link has partnered with FrameChannel, a free web service (internetphotoframe.com). Monday, January 05, 2009Voice Recognition In The Home: Enter the Amulet RemotePosted by Bill Landon in Consumer_Electronics | Consumer_Electronic_News | Events | CES 2009 | Personal_Computer | Personal_Computer_News | (0) Comments |
Using Amulet just say “Watch Channel Cinemax” and the system selects the Cinemax channel. To watch last night’s recorded episode of your favorite bizaro action drama, say “Watch Program Lost”, and Amulet will find and display it. The same approach works for music. To listen to that new album you bought last week, say “Play Artist Tiffany” and after the system mocks you merclessly the music starts to play. The Amulet Remote is scheduled to ship in March 2009. http://www.amuletdevices.com Buffalo LinkStation Pro Gives iPhone Users Love and Access to Their Digital Content Posted by Bill Landon in Consumer_Electronics | Consumer_Electronic_News | Events | CES 2009 | General_PDA | General_PDA_News | Personal_Computer | Personal_Computer_News | (0) Comments |
The updated LinkStation has a faster processor, two USB 2.0 ports for additional storage, or two or more LinkStation Pro devices can be added to backup each other over the network. It also includes Active Directory Support. Other features include Gigabit JumboFrame support and an auto-sensing 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet port. The new LinkStation Pro will be available in January at estimated street prices of $209.99 for the 500GB (LS-XH500L) and $299.99 for the 1TB (LS-XH1.0TL).
Chic new design for the Buffalo MiniStation Cobalt Posted by Bill Landon in Consumer_Electronics | Consumer_Electronic_News | Events | CES 2009 | General_PDA | General_PDA_News | Personal_Computer | Personal_Computer_News | (0) Comments |
Shock resistant design as well as Buffalo’s SecureLockMobile software to prevent unauthorized access in the event the drive is lost or stolen. The MiniStation Cobalt is backed by a limited one-year warranty that includes toll-free 24/7 technical support and will be available late January at estimated street prices of $169.99 for the 500GB (HD-PE500U2), $119.99 for the 320GB (HD-PE320U2), $89.99 for the 250GB (HD-PE250U2) and $79.99 for the 160GB (HD-PE160U2). LaCie Hard Disk MAX: More than just terabyte goodness Posted by Bill Landon in Consumer_Electronics | Consumer_Electronic_News | Events | CES 2009 | Personal_Computer | Personal_Computer_News | (0) Comments |
With the the LaCie Setup Assistant you can set up your new RAID as you please. Pop in Genie Backup Assistant for PC and Intego Backup Assistant for Mac and you all set for making backups. The front USB 2.0 expansion port can be used to link to another external drive for additional data backups. The multi-purposed blue LED stripe provides ambient light and changes to red to warn of potential problems. The Hard Disk Max comes with the exclusive LaCie One Year Unlimited Online Backup service, which provides unlimited online backup for one full year after installation is a complete. Retail price starting at $269.99 USD. For more product information, visit http://www.lacie.com Wednesday, December 24, 2008Happy Holidays from PDAToday!Posted by Bill Landon in Consumer_Electronics | Consumer_Electronic_News | Events | General_Interest | General_PDA | General_PDA_News | Mobile_Phones | Mobile_Phone_News | Palm | Palm_News | Personal_Computer | Personal_Computer_News | Windows_Mobile | Windows_Mobile_News | (0) Comments |
Wednesday, December 03, 2008Dilbert Laments on Gadget PornPosted by Bill Landon in Consumer_Electronics | Consumer_Electronic_News | General_Interest | Books | General_PDA | General_PDA_News | Mobile_Phones | Mobile_Phone_News | Personal_Computer | Personal_Computer_News | Windows_Mobile | Windows_Mobile_News | (0) Comments | Tuesday, August 26, 2008Lenovo ThinkPad X200 Ultraportable Notebook ReviewPosted by Bill Landon in Consumer_Electronics | Consumer_Electronic_News | Personal_Computer | Personal_Computer_News | (0) Comments |
“It is obvious from its feature list that the X200 isn’t quite as advanced, in terms of its mechanical design, as the X300. Despite being of similar weight and size as the X300, the X200 doesn’t have an internal optical drive, nor is it as thin and it doesn’t even have a touchpad. It also sports a 12.1” screen like the X61, rather than the 13.3” LCD that the X300 is equipped with. However, the X200 isn’t lacking in its base hardware specification, that’s for sure. It incorporates all of the same communications, networking and connectivity options and features as the X300. In addition, it’s also built on Intel’s new Centrino 2 platform which offers support for the new Penryn-based Core 2 Duo mobile processor. The X200 is available with the Penryn P8000 series, which is an upgrade of the original Merom mobile Core 2 Duo processors and it offers 3MB L2 cache, a 1066MHz FSB, front-side bus throttling, and the SSE4 instruction set. Most impressive of all, it has a TDP of only 25W, 10W lower than Merom, despite packing more features and higher frequencies.” Hot Harware found the X200 to be an excellent value with excellent built quality. The X200 had great processor performance with a great battery life. The unit had good connectivity and plenty of features. On the dislike side of the fence they poo poo’d the lack of a touchpad and no built-in optical drive. Read: Lenovo ThinkPad X200 Ultraportable Notebook Wednesday, August 13, 2008Review: Willcom D4 (Sharp WS016SH)Posted by Bill Landon in Consumer_Electronics | Consumer_Electronic_News | General_PDA | General_PDA_News | Personal_Computer | Personal_Computer_News | (0) Comments |
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