Archive for August, 2009

Canon has unveiled its latest SLR camera, the PowerShot G11. This techie gadget has a bunch of great features. It has a 10 megapixel high sensitivity CCD sensor, a 28-140mm image stabilized lens, 2.8 inch tilt and swivel LCD screen, Flash Sync of up to 1/2000th of a second, Digic 4 image processing, and HDMI connectivity. Other features of this camera include a 5x lens, optical image stabilization, RAW support, VGA video capture and light sensitivity settings between ISO 80 and 3,200. Expect the Canon PowerShot G11 to arrive sometime this October for $499.

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Wi-Fire is the latest wireless device you can use with your home or business network . This latest Wi-Fi antenna which is more formally known as the HFWFG200 is a USB WiFi adapter that works perfectly with any operating systems including windows XP, Vista, and Linux. Wi-Fire can make you stay connected with Wi-Fi signals even though far 304 m. But unfortunately it only supports Wi-Fi with the 802.11b/g only or in other words not support 802.11n. Wi-Fire sell with the price $59.00

Lite-On has rolled out its latest gadget, the Liteon eTAU208 external slim DVD burner. The eTAU208 comes with the latest version of LightScribe labeling technology allowing users to label their discs without any marker or paper labels. This kind of gadget is ideal for travelers, busy professionals and students. Weighing less than 0.7 lbs, the DVD burner fits easily in any notebook bag. It is a great travel companion for any netbook without a built-in optical drive. Writing speeds of the eTAU208 are 8X for DVD±R and DVD+RW, 6X for DVD±R DL and DVD-RW, 5X for DVD-RAM and 24X for CD-R(W). Reading speeds are 8X for DVD-ROM and 24X for CD-ROM. This awesome portable DVD burner is powered directly from the notebook through the enclosed USB cable, so there is no need for an AC adapter or nearby outlet. Available in black, white, blue and red, the Lite-On eTAU208 will be available at the end of August 2009 for $64.99.

If you’ve read my post about HP’s Photosmart Premium with Web Touch, the world’s first printer to have its own applications, we now have Vizio announcing their high end XVT or Extreme Vizio Technology line of LCD HDTVs which have their own internet apps as well. Vizio has already confirmed the support of several content and service providers aside from Facebook and Twitter, such as eBay, Flickr, Netflix and Vudu. Available in sizes ranging from 32 to 55-inches, the 2009 Vizio XVT TV line up will also include a robust Bluetooth remote control with a full slide out QWERTY keyboard that should make navigating the the wide array of Internet apps a breeze.  Vizio has also managed to squeeze in 120hz and 240hz refresh technology as well as TruLED and Smart Dimming features to produce an even better picture.  You can order one at Amazon for $1899 (USD), or at Vizio’s online store for $2000.

Samsung has unveiled its three latest Bluetooth headsets, the WEP870, the WEP850 and the WEP470. The Samsung WEP870 features active noise and echo cancellation technology with music streaming capability.  It comes with stereo ear buds and dual-microphones. The WEP870 can be paired with two Bluetooth devices at the same time. It’s LCD screen shows you the battery level, call statues and Bluetooth connection status.Next is the Samsung’s WEP850, which features a sleek and minimalistic design. The mono-style headset features multipoint technology, advanced dual-microphone, noise cancellation and echo reduction. The WEP470 is a small, lightweight Bluetooth headsetmag glass 10×10 with background noise filtering, echo cancellation, and relies on a solitary microphone to get the message across, featuring an LED battery level indicator and a power switch.It’s detachable crystal ear hook that can be worn on either ear for comfort. You can pick up the WEP870, WEP850 and WEP470 for $90, $70 and $40, respectively.

Have you seen a netbook with GPRS internet connection capabilities? If not here’s your chance. This latest technology named Ubisurfer features a 7-inch, 800 x 480px display, 128MB RAM, Linux operating system, WiFi, builtin speakers for media playback, and 1GB of flash memory storage.

Here comes the GPRS thing, because it it has an embedded dual band SIM card which supplies a totally useful 12 month’s worth of GPRS Internet connection included in the purchase price. What more interesting is its 5p per minute roaming charges, this offer might appeal most mobiler in Europe who want to access the Internet while moving around. You won’t have to worry about any additional expense that comes with a more conventional netbook and mobile broadband dongle. Using VodaFone SIM service you could get 30 hours of browsing a month for £159. The Ubisurfer will be on sale in Maplin soon.

Good news for all Wii fanatics, because there’s a latest gadget for your Wii console. You’ll be happy to know that the Wii Steering Wheel II has been announced and is available now for avid Wii racing game lovers. Maybe you’re wondering what’s new with this steering wheel. So what sets this steering wheel add-on apart from the previous version? Apparently, this one works with the new Wiimote + Motion Plus as well as it no needs any power from batteries. It actually help you to take pleasure in the game, specially racing game, you can feel actual with more exhilarating. The Wii Steering Wheel II cost you just $10.

Logitech has rolled out its latest gaming peripheral, the Logitech G27 Racing Wheel which aims to deliver the “definitive sim racing experience” for both the PC and Sony PS3 platforms. The G27 Racing Wheel will come with a powerful, dual-motor force feedback mechanism which is able to smoothly and accurately deliver high-fidelity force effects to the hand-stitched leather wheel, letting you experience real-world feelings that drivers have to go through including traction loss, weight shift and more interestingly, the road’s surface.

Cobra has rolled out its latest gadget, the Cobra XRS R10G Radar/Laser Detector. It comes with red light camera GPS locator and utilizes the IntelliLink 2.4GHz wireless technology. The device supports a new technology called the Super-Xtreme Range Superheterodyne Technology, detecting 7 radar, 6 laser and 2 safety signals with its super-fast lock-on detection circuitry. It has a Lifetime Subscription to AURA Database to alert you in verifying Speed and Red Light Camera locations, dangerous intersections, and reported Speed Trap locations for entire United States and Canada. It also features the IntelliMute Pro, the relative speed sensing auto shutdown feature that will render your detector undetectable by currently available radar detector-detectors. The Cobra XRS R10G radar detector is priced at $469.95.

HP has unveiled its latest printer, the HP Photosmart C309. This device is an All-in-One printer typically use as a home printer that can be also brought to small and medium offices. This model of photosmart printer is a successor of HP Photosmart C8180. It includes a scanner (sheet feed and flat bed), fax, printer and copier (mono and colour). Print resolution in black has an average of 600 X 600 dpi and can go upwards at 9600 x 2400 dpi for colour prints. The manufacturer claims that the printer is capable of producing lab quality photo prints. The printer features five individual colour cartridges; black, photo black, cyan, magenta and yellow which is an economical solution by itself.