A Guy’s Dell sets on Fire :)

According to Gaston and TheInquirer a Dell set on fire in a conference. It was on the table at 1 point and then accompanied by flames shortly after. It makes me wonder if I want to take my battery powered devices on a plane, or even leave them around anywhere. Hopefully it was just something like he dropped a drink on a battery and it shorted or something. It can be kind of scary seeing things like this happen. No doubt Dell will be looking at these pictures around the internet thinking "oh dear".

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Via: TheInquirer

Tamagotchi’s are Back

Wow… was it really 10 years ago I got my fake Tamagotchi. I guess it was 🙂 The new tamagotchi is back. Ok… it's not new. It just has a new case and is a special boxed edition from Bandai who are making 3000 (3 different colours) for the people of Japan to buy.

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Via: Engadget

PT-200 Personal Bracelet Tracker

The PT-200 is a GPS tracking device that you wear on your wrist. It features a powerful GPS tracking device as well as GSM capabilities and the claimed battery life is a nice 50 hours. The watches themselves look rather retro and from the 80's.

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There are 3 approaches for the remote site to track and monitor the PT-200

* Using regular cellular phone and unmanned control center
* Using smart phone and control software with E-map on the smart phone
* Using man-serviced control center

Functions

* GPS and GSM dual positioning functions
* SOS Emergency button for help
* Incoming call to report positioning info
* Remote site continuous tracking
* Incoming call oscillation to remind users to take this call
* Two single-key emergency dial-out numbers
* Remote monitoring
* Automatic open-bracelet reporting
* Using cellular phone, smart phone, or man-serviced control center to track and monitor the PT-200
* Easy one-button operation
* Tri-band GSM module for worldwide tracking and monitoring
* Highly Sensitive GPS module
* GPS/ GSM signal LED display
* Device on, low battery, and charging LED display
* Using SIM Card phone book to set reporting numbers and parameters to make the interface easy
* Self-testing function
* Long standby time for more than 50 hours
* Car/ home charger available

Specifications

* Dimension: 60 x 65 x 23 (mm)
* Weight: 200 (g)
* GSM frequency: Tri-band 900/ 1800/ 1900MHz
* Battery: 1200mah (Rechargeable)
* Power Consumption: standby 20ma, max.250ma
* Operating time: standby for more than 50 hours , continuous talking for 4 hours

Via: NaviGadget

The Spy Finder

Have you ever found your self in a situation where you wonder if you are being watched by hidden cameras? I cant say that I really have, but it would seem to Spy Finder that they are very concious of this being a problem and have now invented a hidden camera finder.

It uses a ring of very bright LED's and when you look through a viewing port you can suddenly see that big brother is watching you.

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Via: UberGizmo

Petito USB Key

The new Petito USB key is a small, very small, device measuring (9.4×17.6×36.3mm and 8g). It fits on your keychain. It is now launched in Japan and has put rumours to rest of it's actual existance.

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Via: Akihabara

Etronics’ Inkel Widetouch W-7.0

Etronics Inkel Widetouch W-7.0 offers GPS, PMP, and DMB according to Engadget. The GPS, PMP scene is coming together nicely. It has a nice 7" screen and connects in to your car. The previous model was around $600 but no details have been give on what the new device will be priced at. Maybe $700 – $800 depending on extra features offered here.

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Via: Engadget

Nokia 770 + Webcam?

We have found out today that the latest Nokia 770 could sport a webcam. This is the latest from Nokia after saying their tablet will not have a QWERTY keyboard. No plans for cellular technology yet, but wimax might be part of it soon also.

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Via: Engadget

Motorola Capri – the RAZR slider

This is a phone I have been waiting for. Ever since I saw my first RAZR phone a couple of years back I have been impressed with the size of these phones. The new Capri, RAZR Slider is a nice new addition to the pack. It features a new UI called Synergy which is supposed to be a nice improvement (hopefully as easy as Nokia's UI).

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Via: Engadget

Casio 7.2 megapixel Exilim EX-Z70

The Exilim models from Casio are nice! They have done a good job when making this digital camera. The Exilim EX-Z70 has a 7.2 Mega Pixel digital camera on which produces some amazing results. The camera is slightly smaller then it's former model because they have managed to shave off a few more extra MM on this camera. It has a 2.5" display and 3x optical zoom. Also a nice feature is the stabilization which will be a nice suprise. The Black version is due out at the end of July with a Silver version due out a month later.

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Via: Engadget

Samsung 215TW-R 21″ LCD Monitor

Samsung are releasing a new 21" flat panel named the 215TW-R. The resolution is a nice 1680 x 1050 with an 8ms second response time.

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Available soon…
Samsung SyncMaster 215TW – 21 Wide Multifunction LCD TV/Monitor – 1000:1, 8ms, 1680 x 1050 – ANA/DIG

Nintendo DS Gets a Browser

The Nintendo in my opinion has lagged behind the PSP because of the lack of the internet access. The DS was not designed as a web browser. The Opera Browser will cost $33 and come with an expansion pack to give it more of a boost.

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Via: UberGizmo

HVR-HD600LE 600GB DVR by I-O

I-O have launched the HVR-HD600LE (what a mouth full… why cant they call it Fred and John etc…?). It has a 600Gb drive in there which seems small to the recent 1Tb model reviewed earlier this week. Unfortunatly it does not have a DVD burner either. What we want to see is a device that has a HUGE disk and Blu-Ray capabilities.

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Via: Engadget