Latest Gadgets, Tablets and Smartphones
Mio Tech have launched 2 new portable GPS systems. Both have a 3.5" colour 65K screen which is touch sensative. They also feature MP3 playback as well as a 400Mhz processor. The devices also sport Bluetooth and mobile communications so that you can take calls on the go. Tele Atlas is the provider of the maps.
Via: UberGizmo
Does anyone vaguely remember the record runner? I seem to have some recollection of this. I am old enough to remember when CD's were made available…but I wasnt that old when that happened 😉
Anyway, the record runner is a VW van that sits on the record and drives around the record. It has a needle keeping it on track and it plays the music through a small amp and speaker as it drives around the record. Dead cool!
Via: TechEBlog
Another weird one to follow on from the toilet roll holder iPod docking station thing… Now arrives the handshaking gadget. This iBand is a gadget which wraps around your wrist and when you shake hands with another wearer a piece of information about you is beamed via infra-red to the other wrist band wearer and vice versa. Strange! LOL. Details such as contact details, business interests etc… are transferred. Hopefully these wont become standard in business and if a similar idea comes up then it should just stick to wifi or bluetooth in your pocket so you can transfer details across to other users.
Via: Coolest-Gadgets
The MTVX-HF TV tuner is ideal for those who do not want to fork out cash for a full telly. Just plug this in to your PC and you are away. The device connects via USB 2. The device is capable of using 2 channels at the same time.
Fujifilm have released the FinePix V10 which from first impressions, looks very impressive. It has a 5.1 Megapixel sensor, a HUGE 3" display and has 3.4x optical zoom capabilities.
Vi: Ubergizmo
The Zypad WL 1000 is a wireless computer watch. The thing is rather huge but may have uses somewhere such as while climbing or caving where an accessible computer is needed from time to time.
More seriously, this might become a good tool for emergency situations where because of it's hands free functions which are available right away.
*Operating System: Standard platform supports Windows CE 5.0 or LINUX based on Kernel 2.6
*Display: 3.5&Prime TFT touchscreen automatic contrast adjustment via ambient light sensor
*Wireless: Bluetooth, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g
*GPS: Integrated GPS receiver and antenna
*Audio: Stereo speakers and headphone jack for external headset to support multimedia applications
*Battery Life: Average 8+ hours of operations, depending on use
*Expandability: Mini Secure Digital memory slot and USB (Master & Device) ports
*Accelerometer: Tilt and Dead Reckoning System allows to determine whether or not the user is moving (GPS supplies the position)
*Keyboard: 11 backlit keys
*Ergonomic Design: Designed to comfortably fit the user’s wrist, under or over clothes, for hands free operations
*Pen Device: Integrated stylus connected to the strap
Via: NaviGadget
L.A. Sheriff is to use drones to fly around the skies of LA. This is an attempt to fight crime. The radio controlled plane will have a high resolution video camera which will beam pictures back to the person flying the plane which means they can get in to many areas quieter and sometimes un noticed so that they can have a birds eye view of whats happening.
More pictures can be found at the link below.
Via: MSNBC
Panasonic are releasing the DMC-L1 DSLR camera which has a 7.5 Megapixel CCD and a 2.5" screen. The camera ships with an optically-stabilized 14-50-millimeter Leica D Vario-Elmarit lens.
Via: Engadget
This was tagged as one for the girls at Engadget or for anyone else who loves Pink. 🙂 Shame I dont. LOL. I thought I might as well post it here.
The GPS device is very scarce on the specs side and as far as people can tell, it has both 2D and 3D maps available. Intempo Digital should release this soon.
Rumours are circulating that the XBOX 360 will have a nice price drop this coming Christmas (niclely timed for the Sony PS3 release). The core package will be less then £200 (I assume that means £199.99) and the premium package will be around the £220 price mark. This is surely a kick in the teeth for Sony who may be selling the PS3 for more then £500+ quid. Play.com already are taking pre orders for the PS3 at £549.99 in the UK.
However the PS3 may still attact avid gamers as they will still love the PS3 console and quite possibly view the 360 as slightly older technology.
Source: BritxBox
The LG VX8300 has been launched by Verizon in the US. The phone is V CAST capable so you can watch videos of the latest news etc… downloadable form providers.
The phone has external stereo speakers, Bluetooth, and has a 1.3Mb camera. Pretty standard stuff again. Tech specs are below.
*V CAST-capable
*Get It Now-capable – download games, ring tones, wallpapers and more
*Mobile Web 2.0-capable
*microSD Memory Card Slot
*1.3 megapixel camera and camcorder with flash
*Bluetooth (v1.1): hands-free, Serial Port (SPP), Dial Up Networking (DUN), and/or Object Push (OPP) profile for vCard exchange
*TXT, PIX and FLIX Messaging capability – send and receive messages with text, sounds, photos and videos
*My Account – access balance, minutes, usage, and payment info
*Instant Messaging capability
*External keys for easy access to V CAST Music
*Dual speakers for stereo sound
*Full-duplex speakerphone
*Enhanced speaker-independent voice recognition
*Voice commands: call, send message, go to, check, lookup, My Account
*Voice memo recording
*72-chord polyphonic ring tone support
*15 Unique ring tones, plus vibrate and silent modes
*TTY/TDD support
*Hearing aid compatible (M3-Rating)
*Personal organizer with calendar with scheduler, alarm clock, notepad, plus world clock, calculator, Ez tip calculator tools
*500 contacts address book with five numbers, two e-mail addresses and a picture ID for each entry
*Speed dial (98 entries plus a voice mail default)
*GPS-enabled
*Frequency: 1.9 GHz CDMA PCS, 800 MHz CDMA (digital dual-band)
*Dimensions: 3.58" (H) x 1.93" (W) x 0.92" (D)
*Weight: 3.88 oz.
*Internal LCD display: 262K Color TFT, 176 x 220 Pixels, 10 Lines
*External LCD display: 65K Color OLED, 96 x 96 Pixels, 6 Lines
*Standard battery: 1,100 mAh Li-Ion
*Usage time: up to 230 Minutes or
*Standby Time: up to 380 hours
Via: SlashPhone
This video over on Youtube shows how you can flash your DS lite and start to play SNES games on it. The video is interesting and the article is an interesting read too. I love playing my old games on handhelds. My PSP is great for this also! and a heck of a lot easier then the DS and flashing it.
Via: YouTube and Destructoid
