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Sony ICF-CD3iPSIL, CD Clock Radio for iPod and iPhone

admin — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 13:21:59 +0000

Perfect for your nightstand or dresser, the ICF-CD3iPSIL CD clock radio packs an array of functions into a space-saving design. Thanks to a hidden sliding dock tray, you can easily dock your compatible iPhone™ or iPod® MP3 player.

A dual alarm lets you set two separate wake-up times with the option of waking up to the music stored on your iPhone or iPod, your favorite CD or radio station.

Additional features include an AM/FM tuner with 30 presets, a large easy-to-read LCD and an included remote control that lets you access all the music on your iPod or iPhone from across the room.

Asus W90, Gaming Notebook

admin — Sun, 10 Jan 2010 00:10:26 +0000

Though it’s targeted at the entertainment crowd, this huge desktop replacement from Asus has one of the fastest processors and graphics cards in the market. The 18.4-inch W90 is also one of the first to sport the new Intel X38 that comes with three RAM slots, allowing this machine to hold a massive 6GB of memory.

Specifications:

2.66GHz Core 2 Duo T9550 processor
6GB RAM
18.4-inch display
1TB HDD; Nvidia Geforce 9800M GS
Blu-ray combo drive
Windows Vista Ultimate

Alienware M17x, Gaming Notebook

admin — Fri, 08 Jan 2010 00:10:44 +0000

Well known for breaking gaming benchmarks, the Alienware M17x can be equipped with a staggering quad-core processor and the latest Nvidia Geforce graphics card in dual-SLI configuration. However, this monster in the gaming world is also equally tough on the wallet and only the rich need apply.

Specifications:

2.53GHz Core 2 Extreme QX9300 processor
4GB RAM
17.1-inch full-HD display
500GB HDD
Dual 1GB Nvidia Geforce GTX 280M
DVD writer
Windows Vista Ultimate

Energizer SP1000 Solar Charger

admin — Thu, 07 Jan 2010 13:45:48 +0000

Even though the Energizer SP1000 solar charger was announced back in June 2009 for the US market, not much has been mentioned of its two solar panels.

According to the exhibitor manning the Energizer booth at the Digital Experience, a pre-CES event, each panel is optimized for the outdoors (with the sun) and the indoors (using lights). So whether you are in the office or out on a hike, this solar charger can continuously juice up its 1,000mAh onboard cells.

BenQ MP515 ST DLP projector

admin — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 14:04:58 +0000

The stylish MP515 ST short throw projector is built for personal and business pleasure. With manual zoom lens, a brightness of 2500 ANSI, and two 5W speakers, both you and your family can be satisfied with crispy image bright and clean.

The BenQ logo is embossed on this strip and it looks quite classy. There is 3 x 3 matrix of round buttons too, with one loner power button positioned next to it, topside. The side panels are vented as usual, bearing the same metallic finish. Back panel has a horizontal strip of i/o, comprising an HDMI in, composite, VGA and S-Video in, plus an RS-232 control in. The bottom panel has the two regular screws at the back for height adjustment, along with a central stand that drops down by a mechanical push button, located on the front panel.

Canon EOS 7D Braved Cold Temperature

admin — Mon, 14 Dec 2009 02:20:48 +0000

The EOS 7D was touted by Canon to be a weatherproof dSLR with seals at strategic locations and can survive harsh environments. This makes it suitable for photographers who work in extreme conditions like the desert or sub-zero regions.

Considering that in his write up that on a previous expedition whereby his EOS 50D went under the sun after a day, the EOS 7D’s hardy specs are quite impressive. But do note that you would have to maintain the camera well in order for the seals to function properly.

Keene C5KDA Distribution Amplifier

admin — Sun, 13 Dec 2009 11:37:22 +0000

These days, most homes with satellite TV or digital terrestrial TV also have more than one TV set. However, secondary TVs require either a separate receiver for each screen (which is rather expensive, especially if it’s a Sky Digital pay-TV that you’re watching) or a means to distribute the signals from the receiver to more than one TV screen.

The CK5DA is a modular system with a single distribution amplifier unit and up to four receivers for secondary TV screens. Although it is relatively expensive (certainly far more than any UHF-based system), it has the potential to pipe decent quality TV around the home.

Gefen 2×4 HDMI Switcher

admin — Sat, 12 Dec 2009 08:00:39 +0000

For those of us with the luxury of two or more HD Ready displays (screen and projector), connectivity can be perplexing. No home cinema receiver, set-top box or disc player has more than one HDMI output, so you’re forced to use component video for one of the displays, or cable-swap.

However, Gefen’s 2×4 HDMI switcher/splitter provides a timely solution, combining a 2-port HDMI 1.2 input-switcher with a four-port HDMI 1.2 distribution amplifier.

Dell with Chrome OS on its Netbook

admin — Fri, 11 Dec 2009 03:16:35 +0000

Dell has released an experimental version of Google’s Chrome OS adapted for its own Mini 10v Netbook.

Earlier this month, Google released the source code underlying the Chrome OS browser-based operating system; the first version of the software won’t be complete until 2010, when it will become available only when purchased on a computer. But because it is open-source software, others can sample it today if they’re willing to build it themselves.

Maplock GPS Anti-theft Device

admin — Thu, 10 Dec 2009 10:10:56 +0000

GPS sales have risen more than 700 percent in recent years, according to Who-Rae, an Australian company that develops and manufactures a range of consumer products. With increased popularity and usage comes crime, however–GPS are now the most commonly stolen item from vehicles, the company says. Maplock drives off GPS thieves.

Who-Rae is reacting with Maplock, a security device that latches onto a GPS unit and cables it to the steering wheel.