Motorola Adventure™ v750

Boasting high-performance features and rugged good looks, the Motorola Adventure V750 is ready to work through extreme conditions. Designed for the highly mobile, active individual who needs to be instantly connected at work and play, near and far, the Motorola Adventure V750 delivers a durable and reliable feature-rich phone with Push-to-Talk (PTT) connectivity.

Work Hard
The Motorola Adventure V750 offers a refined ruggedness, not only in the way it’s designed, but also in the way it works. It thrives in harsh environments; meeting military-specs for extreme conditions including shock, vibration, dust, and solar radiation. With no-slip surfaces, the Motorola Adventure V750 is tough enough to handle active work or an invigorating hike2, yet it’s refined enough to hold its own at a meeting or nightclub. In addition, with an extra-loud speaker, users will hear conversations better on busy streets, nightspots or work sites.

This high-performance PTT phone offers instant connectivity for fast, easy connections with a press of a single button. Push-to-Talk offers exceptional coverage - even in remote areas - and with its rugged design and outstanding call quality, the Motorola Adventure V750 looks great and sounds even better whether it’s climbing rocks, scaffolding2, or the corporate ladder. VZ Navigator1 keeps consumers on track and moving forward, offering audible turn-by-turn directions, automatic redirections and information on over 14 million points of interest. Watch operational efficiency increase with Field Force Manager1, a groundbreaking application that connects the home office and field to provide employee location and tracking, remote timecard submission, job progress reports and a whole lot more.

Play Hard
Enjoy the ride with the fully-loaded Motorola Adventure V750. Download music directly from the phone with V CASTTM Music or sync favorite tracks, albums, playlists from a PC (requires an optional data cable) with V CAST Music with RhapsodyTM.1,3 And with dedicated external music keys, it’s always easy to access top tunes.

V CAST Video1 keeps users entertained with the hottest entertainment clips, sports highlights, breaking news, weather and more. If users are interested in creating their own content, a 2 megapixel camera captures spontaneous moments. With up to 8GB of optional removable memory, users have plenty of room to store all their favorites. Access the Internet to check out the latest news and download ringtones, wallpapers and games and enjoy calls and music, hands-free with stereo Bluetooth® wireless technology.
Specifications:

Dimensions:
2.0 x 4.0 x .65 inches

Bands/Modes:
CDMA 1X EVDO rev A 800/1900

Weight:
3.9 ounces

Battery:
BK71 > 1170mAh

Display:
2.2” 240 x 320 TFT main, 1.6” 120 x 160 TFT external display

Talk Time:
Up to approx. 330 minutes; 230 minutes (PTT)5

Standby Time:
Up to approx. 540 hours; 83 hours (PTT)5

Memory:
128 MB X 128 MB, with up to 8 GB optional microSD support

Features:

• Stylistically rugged and durable, optimized for active outdoor use2
• Meets tough U.S. Military Specifications 810F for: shock, vibration, solar radiation, high temperature storage, altitude, high and low temperature operation, and blowing dust
• Longer Usage & Standby Times with the 1170mAh Battery
• Connect quickly with Push to Talk technology1
• Never get lost again with this VZ Navigator capable device1
• Streamline operations with Field Force Manager capabilities1
• Capture your world with the 2 MP camera
• Store more media with up to 8 GB optional removable memory
• V CAST Music with Rhapsody and V CAST Video1
• Internal antenna
• QVGA screen optimized for outdoor and indoor viewing
• Adjustable dialing fonts for easier viewing
  

Connectivity:
Class 1.2 Bluetooth wireless technology, USB 1.1 full speed, 2.5 mm headset jack

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Voodoo's Envy 133 Is Thinnest Notebook Alive; Based On Intel Metro Concept Laptop

Voodoo's new Envy 133 will be the thinnest laptop on the market at 0.7". It matches Intel's most holy Metro concept laptop, and with good reason: Says Voodoo, the Envy 133 was "developed using the smallest available Intel Centrino technology and elements from an innovative Intel reference design." This means that, when it goes on sale, the Envy will bump the MacBook Air—at 0.76" thick in the middle—off the throne. Before you jump to the comment box, YES, there HAVE been even thinner notebooks, though none with this little compromise in power.

Available in good or evil—I mean, white or black—the Envy will weigh 3.4 lbs., heavier than the bulimic Metro, but still respectably light. It's also got a healthy 13.3" display, and for a starting cost of $2,100, it had better. For being so thin, it's also got a surprising number of tricks hidden in its carbon-fiber microweave case, like a Linux alter-ego, a "multiple gesture" touchpad and a secret Wi-Fi-to-Ethernet bridge.

Introducing Voodoo Envy 133

The Voodoo Envy 133 is sure to invoke pangs of jealousy in everyone who doesn't have one. Measuring .70 inches and weighing less than 3.4 pounds, the Voodoo Envy 133 combines sleek styling and personalization with a full suite of critical functionality for mobile users.

Developed by the HP Voodoo Business Unit, the Voodoo Envy 133 delivers critical features such as wireless and Ethernet connectivity, USB and HDMI ports, a 13.3-inch backlit LED display and more. All of the features are wrapped in a visually stunning package that consumers can customize via a full pallet of Voodoo Allure paint finishes, Voodoo Ink designs and Voodoo Iconograph patterns.

Packed with technologies new to the ultra-mobile market, the Voodoo Envy 133 offers consumers new and exciting features. The proprietary instant-on capabilities of the Voodoo IOS provide users with lightning-fast access to Internet browsers and Skype. The Voodoo Aura PowerConnect allows users to plug an Ethernet cable into the connector located on the power brick and experience an untethered, point-to-point Wi-Fi connection, so they can roam free from the wired connection whenever wireless isn't available.

The Voodoo Envy 133 was developed using the smallest available Intel Centrino technology and elements from an innovative Intel reference design.
Mobility and functionality

• Thin and Light - One of the thinnest, lightest systems in its class starting at 3.373 pounds, .70-inches thin, 9.04-inches deep and 12.65-inches wide (with SSD and battery).

• Durable - A carbon fibre casing with custom microweave design gives this little wonder surprising strength. The 13.3-inch backlit LED screen is covered with a durable fused composite glass.

• Voodoo IOS - Boot up in seconds. Unique to the Voodoo Envy 133, this feature gives road warriors instant access to Skype and Internet browser. (1)

• Voodoo Aura PowerConnect- Unlike other ultra-mobile systems, the Envy 133 recognizes the reality of the wired world. Even when wireless isn't available, the Aura PowerConnect lets users roam free from the wired connection. Users can plug an Ethernet cable into the jack located on the power brick. A point-to-point Wi-Fi connection is automatically established, between the RJ45 and the notebook. (1)

• Multiple Gesture Touchpad - More than a standard touchpad, the Envy 133 features chiral scroll and pinch options.

• Replaceable Battery - The fully-replaceable battery gives the Voodoo Envy 133 approximately 3.45 hours of battery life between charges.

• Integrated Webcam - standard in every Voodoo Envy 133.

• External ODD - An ID-coordinated external optical drive is included with every Voodoo Envy 133. HP engineers took the time to ensure the ODD and other peripheral devices receive the same external styling and attention to detail given to the system chassis.

• Wireless Connectivity - Every Voodoo Envy 133 includes integrated wireless 802.11 ABGN + Bluetooth®.

• Ports - For extensive usability, Voodoo Envy 133 systems come with a variety of I/O ports, including headphone/microphone, HDMI, USB 2.0 (1x) and a shared e-SATA/USB (1x).

• Professional Backlit Keyboard - The system features a keyboard reminiscent of old school tactile desktop keyboards with just enough "click" to get even the most die-hard tech enthusiast smiling.

• Proximity Sensor - This system recognizes when fingers are on the keyboard and turns off the touchpad to avoid any accidental movement of the cursor.

• Dolby® Sound Room® - The Envy 133 offers a stunning personal surround sound listening experience with a suite of technologies designed to provide an enveloping entertainment experience from any pair of speakers or any set of headphones—ideal for environments where using surround sound speakers is not practical.
Design and personalization

• Classic Voodoo Style - The clean lines and square edges that will define the entire Voodoo product line are epitomized in the Voodoo Envy 133.

• Coordinated Peripherals - All external peripherals - including the Voodoo Aura PowerConnect external ODD and HDMI-VGA adapter - are ID-coordinated to complement the Envy 133 notebook.

• Backlit Keyboard - The backlit keyboard adds to the Voodoo Envy 133's aura of sophistication.

• LED Display - The impressive 13.3-inch LED WXGA (1,280 x 800) screen is covered in high-quality fused composite glass that runs from edge to edge, eliminating seams and giving the system a streamlined look.

• Ambient Sensors - The Envy 133 includes an ambient sensor that adjusts the display brightness according to its surrounding environment.

• Color - Personalization is part of the Voodoo Envy 133 experience. Customers can choose from a full palette of classic Voodoo Allure paint finishes.

• Custom Finish - Customers can choose the custom carbon fiber casing with custom microweave design in black, or choose from a full palette of classic Voodoo Allure paint finishes.

• Laser Engravings - A selection of Voodoo Ink design options and Voodoo Iconograph patterns will be available to customers who want to give their Voodoo Envy 133 a unique look and feel.
Security

• Lojack Recover Software - Every Voodoo Envy 133 includes pre-installed Computrace Lojack anti-theft software. When activated (activation purchase optional), customers can use it to disable and track missing systems.

• Grisoft AVG Professional - Each Voodoo Envy 133 comes pre-installed with Grisoft AVG Professional (1 year base standard).
Pricing and availability

• Starting price is $2,099.(2)

• Starting this summer consumers will be able to use the online configurator to purchase the Envy 133 exclusively at voodoopc.com and at +1 888 708 6636.

(1) Internet access required and sold separately.

(2) Estimated U.S. street price. Actual price may vary.

CASING
• Carbon fiber with custom micro-weave design

DIMENSIONS
• Width (cm): 32.2 = 12.65 inches
• Depth (cm): 23= 9.04 inches
• Height front & rear (cm): 1.79 = .70 inches
• Weight starting at: 1.53Kg = 3.373 lbs. (with SSD & battery)

PROCESSOR
• Intel® Centrino® Processor Technology featuring Intel® Core™2 Duo
processor SP7700 (1.8 GHz, 4MB L2 Cache, 800MHz FSB)
• Intel® Centrino® Processor Technology featuring Intel® Core™2 Duo
processor SP7500 (1.6 GHz, 4MB L2 Cache, 800MHz FSB)

DISPLAY
• 13.3" WXGA High-Definition Widescreen LED Backlit Display (1280x800)
• Ambient light sensor

USER INTERFACE
• Large touchpad with multiple finger tracking, supporting chiral scrolling,
pinch and momentum gestures
• LED backlit Keyboard
• Proximity sensor for touchpad disable

GRAPHICS
• Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator X3100 (shared)
HDD
• 64GB Solid State drive or 80G HDD 4200RPM

EXTERNAL ODD
• ID coordinated
• External slot-load eSATA Super Multi drive
• Dual format DVDRW, including both +R and -R in double layer: 24X CD
Read/ 24X CD-R Write/ 24X CD-RW Write/ 8X DVD Read/ 8X DVD+R/R/RW
Write in single layer, 6x dual layer. 5X DVD-RAM Read and Write.

NETWORKING & WIRELESS
• Integrated Intel® Wireless WiFi Link 4965AGN
• Bluetooth™
• Voodoo Aura PowerConnect - 56W AC Power, plus integrated
802.11b/g wireless personal access point + RJ45

INTEGRATED WEBCAM

EXPANSION
• 34mm ExpressCard

I/O PORTS
• Video: HDMI video port (max resolution 1920x1080)
• Audio: Headphone out shared with Microphone in
Digital array microphone with beam-forming and noise
cancellation capability
2 speakers
• Additional I/O: DC
1 x USB 2.0
1 x e-SATA / USB 2.0 combo

POWER
• 3-Cell, 33 Whr Lithium ion polymer, user replaceable
• Up to 3 hr 45 min battery life, depending on usage
• 56W AC Power (Voodoo Aura PowerConnect)

SECURITY
• (2) Kensington® lock slots

ACCESSORIES
• Included HDMI-VGA adapter (ID coordinated)

OS AND SOFTWARE
• Microsoft® Windows Vista™ Home Premium 32-bit
• Microsoft® Windows Vista™ Business 32-bit
• Voodoo IOS - Instant On Solution
• Cyberlink DVD Suite Deluxe
• Cyberlink YouCam

PRODUCTIVITY
• Microsoft® Office Pro 2007
• Microsoft® Office Small Business Edition 2007
• Microsoft® Office Basic 2007

SECURITY
• Grisoft AVG Professional (1 year base standard)
• Computrace LoJack for Laptops, 1 and 3 year (activation required)

SUPPLEMENTAL DISCS
• Genuine Microsoft® Windows Vista™ Installation DVD
• Driver and Applications Supplemental DVD

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Dell Studio Hybrid Mini-PC Officially Makes Hippies Smile for $499

Dell's Hybrid mini PC is pretty much their worst kept secret ever (which is kinda sayin' something!) but as of now it can officially adorn the desktop corners of eco- and space-conscious college freshmen or slip into entertainment centers for $499. It's 80 percent smaller than a standard desktop while slurping 70 percent less power, and 95 percent of the packaging is recyclable, plus it comes with a system recycling kit.

This seems like the future of traditional consumer desktops that aren't gaming/performance beasts or servers (since the desktop is otherwise being supplanted by laptops in the consumer space). Definitely a winner from Dell's design department—but let's see how well these sell.

The studio hybrid is about 80 percent smaller than the typical desktop minitower, and uses up to 70 percent less energy. In addition to being extremely energy efficient and Energy Star 4.0 compliant, the Studio Hybrid’s unique packaging was designed to be environmentally responsible:

· Reduced packing materials 30 percent by weight.

· Packing materials are also 95 percent recyclable.

· Reduced printed documentation 75 percent by weight.

· System recycling kit is included.

The Studio Hybrid is available today on www.dell.com/hybrid and will be featured in select retailers later this fall.

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Iriver's touchscreen Spinn gets priced for pre-order

You read that title correctly, iriver's Spinn is apparently touchscreen (not D-Click as mentioned in the FCC leaked user manual) and features haptic feedback to boot. Now that it's officially spec'd on iriver's Korean site, we're also seeing a slightly degraded audio lifespan of 24-hours (not 27) and the apparent removal of the mini SD slot -- it's no longer mentioned in the specs and we don't see a suitable slot on any of the pictures. Otherwise, it's the same sleek slab of 10.7-mm thick metal and plastic sporting a 3.3-inch, 480 x 272 pixel AMOLED display, T-DMB TV, Bluetooth, and new analog SPINN Wheel we've seen kicking around since CES. Currently on pre-order for South Korea with the 4GB model fetching 259,000KRW (about $259) or 8GB for 299,000KRW (about $299). That's right, it maxes out with just 8GB of flash. Check the gallery while we all anxiously await iriver's international launch plans including the rumored August UK release.

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Dell Introduces Their Smallest, Greenest PC Yet

Michael Dell, the king of Dell, just previewed his company's smallest and greenest desktop PC yet at FORTUNE Brainstorm: GREEN. There's no name for this mini green PC, shown rendered above, but it's 81% smaller than a mini tower and 70% less energy-consuming. It's also shipped in recycled and recyclable packaging, and look a whole lot like those cheapo Sun workstations that colleges love(d) to use. As long as this machine is at least as powerful as a laptop (we don't mean an Eee PC), we're all for Dell's enviro-conscious direction.

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About

Amazon Shock™ is a blog with the sole purpose of writing about tech and gadgets as fast as possible. Started in Jan 2008, Amazon Shock™ is bringing in upwards of 50k page views a month in traffic. We post about a variety of gadgets, including computers, cellphones, video games, cameras and anything else you can push a button on.

If you have any comments, concerns or juicy inside info, feel free to pass them along to amazonshock@gmail.com. Enjoy Reading!

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Sony Ericsson HBH-GV435 Bluetooth Headset - DPY 901537/2

Clear Digital Sound and lasting comfort The sound and design features of the HBH-GV435 allow you to wear the headset at all times. Whether you are in a busy office or a loud factory, this headset makes sure that you can hear your caller loud and clear and that you can be heard too. Digital Signal Processing (DSP) makes the sound crisper and clearer. Fast automatic volume adjustment makes the required change to the volume depending on the situation, while Bluetooth 2.0 guarantees the best and most stable link to your phone possible. Optimal ergonomics If you have a working day filled with phone calls, this is the ultimate Bluetooth headset. The new discreet design hides snugly around your ear without a visible boom, leaving your ear canal uncovered so that you can talk clearly to people face-to-face as well as via your handset. Easy to put on, it is so comfortable that you might forget that you are wearing a headset at all. Keeps its promises Even through prolonged use of HBH-GV435, you won't be caught short with up to 8 hours talk time and up to 300 hours standby time. The headset facilitates Auto pairing and redialing, exploiting the latest technology to make using HBH-GV435 is easy and secure.

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Sony Ericsson W980i 3G Phone Review

The Sony Ericsson W980i is a 3G Walkman® music phone which comes in a highly attractive clamshell opening handset. The casing is both fashionable to look at as well as practical to use. The external casing comes with easy to use external music keys which are circular in design & situated on the front of the W980i which adds to the overall design of this stunning music phone. It comes with an external colour screen which allows the user to view their music information & calling information without opening the handset. This external screen displays 262k colours on a TFT display with a 176 pixel by 176 pixel screen resolution. The casing is slim & comes with a smooth piano black coloured coating which makes the handset smooth to hold & adds to its sleek design. This clamshell opening phone is only 17mm in depth, 46mm in width & 92mm in height with a total weight of 100 grams.

A subtle but effective see through section situated at the bottom of the clamshell casing makes this handset stand out in design. When the Sony Ericsson W980i is opened the user can view the large 2.2 Inch colour screen which has a screen resolution of 240 pixels by 320 pixels & displays up to 262k colours on a TFT screen. The circular theme continues when the W980i is in its opened position with a circular navigation key, short cut keys, circular call keys & a keypad with individual circular keys. The Sony Ericsson W980i is a member of the Walkman® collection which includes other W range music phones including the Sony Ericsson W910i, Sony Ericsson W950i & the Sony Ericsson W960i.

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World's Thinnest MP4 Player

The above is the MP4 player which is at the moment claiming to be the world's thinnest at just 4.5mm thick. Yes, that's less than half a cm in length if you take out your ruler! Though there isn't any info on its weight, which I suspect wouldn't be too much, the 4GB CVSJ-1304 has a 1.8 inch touch screen that boosts a resolution of 160 x 128 and supports media formats MP4, MP3, WMA, ASF, and WAV. Other features also include FM tuner, rechargeable battery and USB connectivity. It's hard to believe but it's already on sale for just $39.95, which is round about 20 quid and it seems if you buy more you get an even cheaper deal!

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GrandTec GLW-1000 Virtually Indestructible Keyboard

The Virtually Indestructible Keyboard, a silicon-based flexible computer keyboard, features a unique combination of durability and soft, comfortable feel. The washable, “roll-able” keyboard has been called “the best thing to happen to typing since the backspace key.”

The VIK combines state-of-the-art technology with practical design to produce the perfect keyboard. The unique layout offers quick, reflexive typing action that is not only silent, but also more comfortable than standard hard plastic keyboards. The “flat-out” design eliminates negative-angle wrist stress, an unfortunate and impractical holdover from the archaic days of manual typewriters.

The silicon-based material is impervious to most anything including water, coffee and cleaning solutions. From the classroom to the factory floor, the Virtually Indestructible Keyboard is poised to revolutionize how the world types.

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Sony SNC-RZ30N IP Network Color Camera (NTSC) with Integrated Pan/Tilt/Zoom

Combining network functionality with Pan/Tilt/Zoom (PTZ) capability, the SNC-RZ30N camera takes remote monitoring and general IT applications to the next step by offering the flexibility to see almost anything within the camera's range and field-of-view over an ordinary TCP/IP network. By simply using a popular web browser like Microsoft Internet Explorer, images and the PTZ movement of the SNC-RZ30N camera can be controlled using a PC at any location and at any time without the need for any additional software or plug-ins. In addition, installation and operation of the SNC-RZ30N camera is easy thanks to its browser based set-up menu and user-friendly GUI (Graphic User Interface). The versatile and flexible SNC-RZ30N is packed with incredible features and comes in a sleek, compact and lightweight design that can be ceiling mounted or placed on a flat surface. The SNC-RZ30N is an ideal choice for virtually any IP remote monitoring application!

Features and Benefits:

• 25x Optical Zoom Capability
• High-resolution CCD sensor
• Built-in PCMCIA card slots
• Analog composite video output connector
• High quality image/selectable parameters
• Image transfer using FTP/SMTP
• Activity Detection/Alarm Trigger
• Analog Composite Video Output
• RS-232C/485 Transparency Interface
• Simultaneous Access
• Network Security-IP Filtering
• Network Security- Password Protection
  

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Nokia N78 - The 3G, GPS-equipped candybar cameraphone really wants to be your best-ever travel buddy

Nokia’s latest N-series "multmedia computer" bundles a 3.2-megapixel camera, music player, satnav and maps into a sleek go-anywhere, do-it-all device.

The N78 is certainly a classy looking handset, and the smart touch goes much deeper than its looks. Its sleek, gloss-black front may at first glance resemble the touch-sensitive minimalism of LG’s oft-copied Chocolate series, but in use, all is not as it seems.

To press the illuminated buttons you actually press the plastic casing inwards. The cover bends to accommodate your thumb rather than reacting purely to your touch. It might seem like a low-tech alternative, but in practice it seemed more reliable than the touch-sensitive option, which in our experience can be a bit temperamental.

Nokia’s solution is a good combination of style and practicality. The numeric keypad is actually four raised plastic strips, with the numbers backlit just above them. It looks lovely, but takes a bit of getting used to, and it has to be said that this keypad is far from the best for rapid or prolonged texting.

The face of the phone oozes minimalist class, but strangely, the back feels like its made from low-grade material and creaks in your hand, which detracts from the cool image. There’s another surprise hidden in the square navpad. Rubbing your thumb around the edge activates what Nokia calls the "navi-wheel", which moves the cursor around the screen without the need to press the pad.

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Motion Computing launches new models

Motion Computing has a couple of new devices in the form of the C5 mobile clinical assistant (MCA) and the F5 semi-rugged tablet PC. The former boasts integrated mobile broadband and solid state drive (SSD) options that will certainly help it go the distance in the environment which it is used, while the latter comes with improved capacity thanks to the inclusion of an 80GB hard drive without you having to fork out an additional penny. More information on both devices will be available after the jump, so read on.

The C5 features optional integrated mobile broadband that enables mobile clinicians to improve productivity by accessing important patient information such as digital images and patient history details on-the-fly. This works great as a mobile point of care application, as it enables better collaboration with other treating clinicians and helps cut down on travel time by enabling the immediate transfer of documentation after every patient visit that will see a reduction in processing delays as well as improved billing cycle times. With the choice to throw in SSD, you can further maintain data integrity as accidental bumps and knocks won’t leave your heart in a lurch.

As for the F5 tablet PC, that semi-rugged device will now come with 80GB of storage space as mentioned earlier, making it suitable for mobile field forces in construction, government, field sales and service, and manufacturing where large amounts of data require safekeeping. While not as stable as SSDs, at least it offers a cost-effective method. Other peripherals from Motion Computing also include the Motion Mobile Dock that allows the C5 or F5 owner to juice up their devices virtually anywhere they are, as long as there is a power source nearby. In addition, the Motion Mobile Dock offers full port replication for your convenience away from the office.

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Me Too Gadget: The Stix Brings Motion Controls To the PC

Continuing in the grand tradition of shameless gadget imitation for the benefit of the consumer public, manufacturer GoLive2 has come up with the latest version of the Wii-mote: The motion-sensing Stix, for the PC.

The wireless GoLive2 Stix are 'touch sensitive' controls that will be compatible with hundreds of PC games, and will be conveniently offered at their own game portal, Sphere. The company will also support third party and independent game developers and help them adapt their games to the Stix scheme.

Oddly, there will be three different types of Styx with increasing levels of features, the Stix 200, the 400 and the 100. (Did they not learn anything from the Vista potpourri feature-set pricing plan?). The Stix 400 will be compatible with all of the approved games, including all the Games for Windows.

But will the motion control scheme have an impact on PC-based gaming?

As of now, the answer is probably no. This is especially the case since the control's success has been limited to the one Wii console, and even some Wii games have not coordinated with the control scheme that well.

Another reason for our skepticism is that PC gamers are uncommonly attached to their keyboard and mouse as their instruments of choice. Would you blame them? The rapid (but precise) shuffling of a sensitive gaming mouse in the middle of a Crysis bust-out is exciting stuff.

The Stix will be available at the end of August.

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Latest USB gadget improves mobile phone reception: The Cellranger…

Many of us will have had experiences of places that give poor mobile phone reception, they make you absolutely fed up with our mobile phone network. Cellranger is a new USB device that claims to help us in these situations by adding a boost to our mobile phone’s signal by up to 2 to 3 bars in places where you don’t normally get any reception.

Cellranger, a $150 USB-powered dongle which improves reception for cellphones and 3G modems, is now available. Also offered in a 12V cigarette-lighter edition, it has about 6ft of effective range and can be hooked up to standard cellphone and unidirectional antennas.
It’s easy to install, simply connect the USB to your laptop. And it does not require any physical connection to your phone. Cellranger will recognise most mobile phone networks, including 3G networks. However, you will still be limited in the download speed and the call quality. It currently supports North America only, doh!

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Rumor: Asus Eee PC 901, 1000H hitting the US on July 8

Asus has already launched both the Eee PC 901 and 1000H in Taiwan, and have announced a July 1 launch for the UK, but up till now the US release date has remained a mystery.

However, according to an Asus pre-sales department rep, both the 901 and 1000H will become available in the US on July 8. While still not an official announcement it is at least a date to hope for. Of course, this would not be the first time that Asus has had to push a launch date back. Hopefully for their sake they will hit this one, because with the impending launch of the MSI Wind, which is expected to retail for $479, Asus is going to have some competition.

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Imagine The Prestigious View Of Samsung NV24HD

Introducing the amazing 10.2-megapixel Samsung NV24HD camera. Representing the very best in compact camera technology, it boasts a 24mm wide-angle and a 3.6x optical zoom lens so you have a wider shooting range. Plus, now you can experience full HD quality with your camera. Capture images and record videos in high definition - then watch them on your HDTV in high-quality 720p resolution. Images are richly colored, crisp and clear, simply the best quality available in a digital camera.

The total HD experience
To help you get the most out of your still images and videos, Samsung’s NV24HD comes fully equipped with cutting-edge HD technology. Crystal-clear, digital images that can be viewed on a HDTV for the ultimate slideshow via a single HDMI cable. What’s more, the NV24HD is enabled with Anynet+ technology, so all you need is one remote to take control of the action.

24mm ultra wide-angle technology
Whether you’re indoors or out, snapping a landscape or friends around a table, the 24mm Ultra Wide Angle lens gives you a wider shooting range from a shorter distance and more flexibility for a greater variety of high-quality options. Now you have the ability to capture images of beautiful landscapes and entire buildings from a very short distance - not something you can do with a standard 35mm. The 24mm Ultra Wide Angle is a perfect marriage of advanced versatility with the convenience of a stylish, compact camera.

Face detection
The NV24HD has a built-in face detection feature that detects up to nine different faces, enabling you to take perfect portraits of friends and family. In addition to automatically adjusting focus and brightness to optimum levels, this feature also senses and removes red-eye.
Dual IS (Dual Image Stabilization)
Twice the technology for crisp, clear images. Dual Image Stabilization eliminates the blur caused by camera shake and delivers clear, crisp images every time, even under difficult lighting situations. Integrating the best lens shifting mechanisms of Optical Image Stabilization (OIS) with the sophisticated algorithms of Digital Image Stabilization (DIS), Dual Image Stabilization; another superior Samsung innovation, corrects even the tiniest of shakes.

Realistic color AMOLED technology has come of age with this beautiful display. A wider 180-degree viewing angle, enhanced color reproduction, ultra-high contrast ratio, and quick near-zero millisecond response time are just some of the advantages of this new, thinner, screen. Unlike standard LCDs, the bright 2.5-inch AMOLED screen reduces the glare from sunlight so you can see your images under any lighting condition. Add to that reduced image blurring and a broader color spectrum, and you’ll wonder why you ever considered an LCD screen in the first place.

Cutting-edge image processing algorithm
DRIM's advanced image processing algorithm lets you capture crisp, rich color images with exceptional speed virtually eliminating artifacts and digital noise.

Product Description
The elegant 10.2 mega-pixel NV24HD represents the very best in compact camera technology. At the heart of the NV24HD is Samsung's DRIM engine, the latest in image processor technology. The DRIM engine allows the camera to capture High Definition photos and movies through a crystal clear 24mm ultra wide angle lens, providing you maximum flexibility without sacrificing style.

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Sony Ericsson C702 Cyber-Shot

C702 handset will ship from the second quarter 2008. As cell phone with camera, this C702 give us the high-tech digital camera feature. The camera can capture a momentum spontaneously day or night! Wow we can do our picturing every time!

The camera button and the active lens cover designed specifically and placed modernly so it can stabilized the camera with 3,2 Mega pixel. It can capture every moments with one hand! So gadgets!

The ergonomic style gives us a handy camera! Suit for your active lifestyle! This cell phone designed for those who are active and mobile. It is water and dust resistant. Integrated GPS and location based picturing feature gives us an automatically capture the object!

Google Maps also added for adventurer with 20 millions point of interest! Wow, you can go all around the world more save.

Here are the specifications for Sony Ericson C702:

1. Network, UMTS/HSDPA 2,100 MHz, GSM/GPRS/EDGE 850/900/1,800/1,900 MHz
2. Dimension: 106 x 48 x 15.5 mm
3. Weight: 105 grams
4. Camera: 3,2 Mega pixel, 2x digital zoom, Face Detecion, Autofocus, Picture Blogging, Video recording.
5. Music/Entertainment/Navigation: GPS, Google Maps, Wayfinder, Geo tagging, Album Art, Bluetooth stereo A2DP, Music tones (MP3/AAC), FM Radio, Java, Video Streaming, Video viewing.
6. Screen: 2.2 inches TFT with 262 colors, resolution 240×320 pixel
7. Memory: 160 MB and Micro Stick Memory.
   

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ZPC-GX31 - The All In One Keyboard!

This one reminds me of the old Commodore 64 and 128 days when the CPU and all the core functions of the home computer used to be inside the keyboard itself. This one takes up very little desktop space and actually packs quite a punch with its Core 2 Quad processor. Still, it lacts a good 3d card but for that, provides a PCI-Express expansion slot if the need arises. I am not too impressed with the Realtek audio either, but I guess this was not supposed to be an enthusiast machine in the first place. Looks like the way ahead is to go retro!

Technical Specifications:

CPU SUPPORT
Intel® Core™ 2 Duo, Intel® Core™ 2 Quad @ 1066MHz FSB LGA775 up to 95W.
Intel® Pentium® D Processors with Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel® Celeron® D
processor, support from 1.3GHz ~ 3.4GHz 800/533/400MHz System Bus. Supporting
9x, 5x & 6x series processors with EM64.

MOTHERBOARD CORE LOGIC
Intel G31 Express Chipset

MEMORY
2xDDR2 240-pin sockets, up to 4GB. Supports PC2-5300 667MHz 240 PIN DIMMs.

HDD SUPPORT
Integrated Serial ATA controller facilitates high-speed transfers at up to 3Gbps for
each of the four ports. Allows easier hard drive upgrades and expansion for new SATA
optical drives. 2x SATA2 ports.

VIDEO & GRAPHICS
Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator 3100. 3D enhancements enable greater flexibility
and scalability and improved realism with support for Microsoft DirectX 9.0c Shader
Model 2.0, OpenGL 1.4. Intel® Graphics also support the highest levels of the
Windows Vista Aero experience. Stunning media, incredible visuals and new 3D
capabilities. For business users, Intel validates the chipset, processor, graphics and
software stack to provide a well-tested platform with support for Microsoft* Windows
Vista, Windows* XP, Linux (top distributions) and OS/2 (SciTech). Dynamic Video
Memory Technology (DVMT) 3.0 supports up to 289MB of Shared Video Memory;
system memory is allocated where it is needed dynamically. Supports built-in
Dual/Multi-Monitor windows displays using LCD monitor & DVI external display.

NETWORKING
1 Gigabit (GbE) Fast Ethernet, using Realtek RTL 8168B/8111C.

REMOVABLE HDD
Optional removable 2.5" hard disk drive.

AUDIO
Realtek High Definition Audio enables premium digital surround sound and delivers
advanced features such as multiple audio streams and jack re-tasking. On-board
AC'97 2.2 compliant 3D audio, SoundBlaster Pro compatible. Two built-in 2.5watt
stereo speakers with three audio jacks for Audio Out, Line-in, and Microphone. Dolby
Digital 5.1 surround sound, delivering six channels of enhanced sound quality.
I/O PORTS 4 USB 2.0 Ports with transfer rate up to 480Mbps, 2 RS-232 Serial Ports, 1 Parallel
Port supporting SPP/EPP/ECP, 1 PS/2 mouse port, 1 POS or PS/2keyboard port, 1
DVI.

TOUCH PAD
Built-in Synaptic two-button touch-pad with vertical and horizontal scroll function.

OPTICAL DRIVE
One slim type Optical Drive, CDRW-DVD, or DVD+/-RW.

EXPANSION SLOTS
One PCI-e
One Mini PCI

SYSTEM BIOS
AMI Flash BIOS supports ACPI, API, DMI, Plug & Play, and security password.
Supports booting from HDD, PXE, LAN, CD-ROM, and ANY USB device.
KEYBOARD Full-Size Enhanced Windows keyboard, detachable keytop matrix.

LED INDICATIORS
On/Off LED, HDD, LAN Active.

HOTKEYS
WWW, Mail, Favorite, Log Off.

POWER SUPPLY
Uses 180Watt AC Adapter. Input: universal 100 ~ 240V AC, 50-60Hz. Output: 19V
DC, 9.48A, Controlled by Dual Mode Power button on the keyboard. Low power sleep
mode saves energy.

BIOS SECURITY
AMI BIOS
System POST and BIOS setup password protection. TCG/TPM version 1.2 support

SECURITY LOCK
Security lock slot located on the back of the system case

DIMENSIONS
18.5"W x 9.0"D x 0.5"H front, 2.5"H rear.

WEIGHT
Unit: 7.4 lbs (3.4kg), Power Adapter: 1.1lbs (0.5kg).

OPERATING ENVIRONMENT
Ambient Temperature: 0°C ~ 50°C (operating).

RELATIVE HUMIDITY
10% ~ 90% (non-condensing)

OPERATING SYSTEM COMPLIANCE
Microsoft Windows Vista/XP/2000, LINUX.

AVAILABLE COLORS
Silver/Black

CERTIFICATIONS
FCC Class A, CE

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Latest gadget: The Video Watch

Stainless Steel Video Watch has 8GB of internal flash memory and a full color 1.8″ screen.It is one of the latest gadgets available on the market. This watch has a built-in voice recorder, a built-in high quality speaker and a earphone jack, the ability to view JPEG pictures and listen to music at the same time, and much more.


Technical details:

• Dimensions: 45×55x13mm (LxWxD)
• Display: 1.8 Inch TFT LCD
• Video Format: MTV
• Conversion formats: AVI, MP4, WMV, ASF, MPG, MPEG, DAT, RM, MOV
• Video Resolution: 160×128
• FPS (Frames per Second): 20
• Music Format: MP3, WMA, WAV
• Built In Watch with Digital Time Display
• Time/ Date/ Day Display
• Built in MIC
• Record Format: WAV
• Built In Speaker
• USB 2.0
• Power Source: Built-in Rechargeable Li-ion Battery

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BlackBerry Bold

The BlackBerry® Bold™ smartphone embodies elegant design – without sacrificing the features or functionality you expect from a premium smartphone. Designed for users who place a premium on quality and craftsmanship, the brilliant display and stately design take the BlackBerry® Bold™ smartphone to a whole new level.

• The BlackBerry Experience. No compromises. With email, phone, IM and the Internet, it can connect you. With an integrated organizer, it can help you stay on top of your day. With camera and video recording, you can capture and share the moment with just a few clicks. And that’s just the beginning.

• Fast Performance. Do more — do it faster. Take advantage of the speeds available on the HSDPA network and the BlackBerry Bold smartphone’s 624-MHz processor. Multitask and prioritize with access to your voice and data services at the same time.

• Multimedia. The fun goes with you. Enjoy premier image and video viewing, build playlists of your favorite songs and organize your media files. You can even use BlackBerry® Media Sync to transfer desktop iTunes® music files to your smartphone. Downtime may be rare, but the BlackBerry Bold smartphone delivers a wealth of entertainment.


• GPS and BlackBerry Maps. Know where you stand. With built-in GPS capabilities, and BlackBerry® Maps, you get turn-by-turn directions, so you can pinpoint where you are right now and where you need to be.

• Wi-Fi. Simple and straightforward. Lower your cellular costs and get service in areas where cellular network coverage may be limited or unavailable, with BlackBerry® data services over Wi-Fi® networks.

• Razor-Sharp Display. Color and clarity come to life. The screen of the BlackBerry Bold smartphone catches the eye and is designed to deliver color and clarity that exceed expectations. From the moment you turn it on, you’ll be blown away by explicit color and quality.

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Xbox 360 Elite and 120GB drive now official

HD nerds and Xbox fanboys, the moment you've been waiting for: the Xbox 360 Elite we alerted you about way back when it was just called the Zephyr has finally been announced. As we previously mentioned, it will be black, it will have HDMI, and it will have a 120GB drive (it'll also come bundled with a one month Xbox Live trial) for $479. Unfortunately, also as mentioned before, it's not going to have the new 65nm CPUs, it still doesn't have integrated WiFi (Xbox said it's because a study showed the majority of their customers use Ethernet to connect -- huh?), and it won't have an integrated HD DVD drive (not that we expected otherwise). Microsoft did make some marketing decisions since our sources spilled the beans on this thing though: it's not going to be limited edition, as we previously had. Instead, the Elite will be a permanent SKU, the third and top-tier Xbox device. On the solo 120GB drive side of things, that unit will cost $179, and will come with a cable and software to migrate from your old 20GB drive. (MSFT wasn't yet sure if that kit would be sold separately for new Elite users -- sounds like it will be though, and will be priced very reasonably.) More info:

• The console will come with component and composite cables, as well as an HDMI cable. (Take that, Sony and Apple!)
• The console will come with a black wireless controller and black (wired) headset.
• Sorry, the new black controller still doesn't have backlit buttons -- don't let the pic fool you.
• The black controller, black rechargeable batteries, black headset, and black Play & Charge kit will all be available in retail for the same price as the white gear.
• The HD DVD drive will not be released in black.
• Xbox didn't know what HDMI version the Elite uses, nor whether it supports PCM 5.1, TrueHD, etc.; it will obviously support 1080p, though.
• Sorry, no price cuts on the Premium or Core packs.
• Xbox Live Marketplace will also begin vending content from New Line, Paramount, and Universal (and their properties).
  

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Sony Ericsson W910i Mobile Phone With Ultimate Features

The Sony Ericsson W910i is a gadget that has great looks and is available in red colour. The colour attracts people who visit the mobile showrooms to buy the handset. This handset works on 2G and 3G networks and it is also possible to carry it to different places due to the presence of GSM network. The dimensions of the device are 99 x 50 x 12.5 mm and it weighs only 86 gms.The display screen of the W910i gives a resolution of 240 x 320 pixels and it supports 256 K colours. The user can watch videos and pictures on this screen and can remain entertained with fascinating games. The games are also downloadable from internet. The memory support of the gadget is useful for storing of these large files. One can also store ring tones and videos in this memory.
The mobile phone makes use of its WAP browser to surf the net. Wallpapers and screen savers can also be downloaded with ease. These when stored give a very lively look to the screen of the handset. The Sony Ericsson W910i gets connected with GPRS, EDGE, 3G, Bluetooth and USB port. This makes it easy for the user to share files with others. Bluetooth is the best way for transferring files wirelessly. Apart from these, the internet facility allows the user to send and receive emails. There is also messaging options such as MMS, EMS and SMS.
One can also remain entertained with the W910i due to the presence of its Walkman player that is supported by the Track ID music recognition. The mobile can also be used for photography purposes with the 2 MP camera capturing pictures at 1600 x 1200 pixels resolution. The camera can also be used for the purpose of video recording. There is also a secondary camera that can be used for the purpose of video calls. The FM radio serves with several entertaining programs. The mobile can be used for several hours after charging its battery. The Li-Ion battery is capable of giving 400 hrs of standby time and its talktime extend to 9 hrs

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Samsung pushes the HD quality envelope with new camcorder

Today at CES Samsung announced a new high definition flash camcorder, the SC-HMX20 ($999 MSRP).It has a 6.4-megapixel CMOS sensor that also has a stunning 8-megapixel still camera capability. It can also shoot what’s called super slow motion at 300 frames per second. Wow. That’s enough to help me with my golf swing or those overdue balloon bursting physics experiments for school.

The SC-HMX10 had an unconventional swivel grip design and touch screen LCD, the first manufacturer to rival Sony’s interface of choice, features continued on the new C-HMX20.
An SDHC/MMC card slot is built in to increase recording time. Samsung has implemented a 300fps slow motion feature that allows true slow motion capture of up to 10 seconds. This feature strikes a similarity towards Sony’s Smooth Slow Record function, which records three seconds of footage at 240fps. The SC-HMX20 has a 2.7-inch wide touch screen LCD display, another familiar Sony standard. The SC-HMX20 is PictBridge compatible and features Component, S-Video, Composite, and HDMI outputs.

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The Fascination Of Latest Game Consoles

As the name suggest, the latest game consoles are gadgets that enable people to play fascinating games. The consoles are useful for spending time whenever one is bored and want to spend a few moments of pure leisure and relaxation. The latest gadgets are fitted with WAP browsers so as to surf the net, which make them all the more attractive. One can download and store high definition games. Sony PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, and Nintendo have clearly left a mark on players, the world over.The latest consoles often come loaded with games in different genres that are very interesting as well as entertaining. The Play Station 3, for instance, has a graphic processor named as “RSX”. The device provides an environment that is interactive as well as impressive and offer experiences that never could have been imagined before.

The gaming consoles generate certain images and sounds and display them on a screen that is supported by an audio-video system such as that of a television. The hand held ones are small devices, wherein the speaker and the display are fitted together. One of my friend has been using a gaming console for a few months now. He finds it very entertaining and hassle free to use. He can carry it almost everywhere and never miss out on a chance of playing some of the best games.The latest game consoles have excellent battery support and that allows the user to play for long hours. The memory is also kept large so that the user can store a number of games. The screen is generally large and delivers graphics with a high resolution so that every icon becomes visible while playing. The whole affair becomes exciting and screen resolution soothes one’s eyes too.

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HTC Touch Diamond

The HTC Touch Diamond—iPhone Killer or just another Windows Mobile device? It kinda reminds me of a mini-iPhone. A couple of nice design features: the animated weather display (you can have up to six places' weather forecast bookmarked) makes me think of the widget on my MacBook; the click-wheel in miniature that lets you zoom in on the screen; and there's a very nifty little feature that automatically switches the phone onto silent mode when you lie it on its front. UI was much more attractive than I was expecting, but the touchscreen takes quite a bit of getting used to: it's sluggish to the touch, compared to the hot-butterish iPhone, but the HTC rep assured me that it's not a final version of the software, and everything should have been ironed out by the time of the European and Asian launches next month.

The HTC Touch Diamond specs are pretty similar and include:

• Windows Mobile 6.1 Professional
• Qualcomm MSM 7201A @ 528MHz
• 256MB ROM / 128MB RAM
• 7.2MB HSDPA / HSUPA (rev A EVDO for Sprint versions)
• 2.8″ VGA screen
• WiFi, Bluetooth 2.0 with EDR
• eGPS
• 3.1MP Camera with flash
• Front camera for video calls
• 4GB internal flash storage
• Accelerometer
• FM Radio
• microSD expansion
• 900mAh battery
• Dimensions:
• Diamond: 51×99x10.7mm

The main difference between HTC Touch Diamond and HTC Touch Pro is the side slide QWERTY keyboard on the latter handset.

One interesting thing about both smartphones it’s their apparently pretty small 900 mAh battery, which seems strange coupled with more power hungry VGA displays. Especially compared with 1350 mAh battery in HTC Touch Cruise. We’ll have to see what tricks HTC has come up to give the new phones an acceptable endurance.

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ASUS Aura iPhone Look-alike

While not widely acknowledged, introduction of Apple iPhone seems to have sent a shockwave throughout cellphone industry and left major vendors scrambling to produce their own answer to it. Only LG seems to have had something at least a little bit similar to iPhone with their LG Prada KE850 phone. Other vendors were left churning out the concept phones on YouTube. And here’s another concept phone - Asus Aura, produced by Hungarian design company Egy Studio for Taiwanese vendor. It was clearly inspired by iPhone, although it has some interesting innovations addressing commonly mentioned shortcomings of Apple’s cellphone.
One of them is a movable navigation module with navigation buttons, another - a sliding QWERTY keyboard that should make text entry much easier. Other features of Asus Aura include - 3,9″ touchscreen covering the whole surface of the phone, 2 megapixel camera, microSD memory card slot, GSM, UMTS, HSDPA, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity. All of this in a 6mm thick package.
Unfortunately Asus Aura is just a concept so far and will stay that way probably a few years. With the dimensions of 97×49x6mm and total volume of 28 cc, Asus aura is several times smaller then what current HSDPA chipsets allow to be. But with Moore’s law and competition among communication chip makers in full swing, who knows? We might see it sooner.

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Samsung Glyde

After seeing pictures of the Samsung Glyde, I believe that we have seen just about everything that can be done with cell phones. It appears that the new industry standard could be a touchscreen along with a QWERTY keyboard. Obviously some new iPhone-ish type of gadget has to come out in order to really revolutionize the mobile phone market any further.

Until then, there is the Glyde. The Glyde is surfing the present industry standard with its touchscreen and QWERTY keyboard. The Glyde, whose official name is the Samsung SCH-U940, has some other very interesting features. Not only does it have a GPS, but there is a full HTML browser as well as V CAST Muisc and Video.

Then, of course, there are the usual bells and whistles such as Bluetooth connectivity, a microSD, and a 2 Megapixel camera with Camcorder for 30-second MMS clips as well as 10 minute normal length clips.

Sadly, some gadget blogs have already downplayed the Glyde, comparing it to the iPhone and LG Voyager, and found it wanting. Rumor has it that the Glyde is due for a May 9th release date, and should be available from Verizon for $249 with a two year contract.

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Fingerprint Authentication Mouse Locks Files With Biometrics

Truth be told, I have an assortment of files on my computer I’d rather not have other people look at. Whether it be secretive outlines for future blog posts or confidential paper work and conversations, there are just some pieces of data I’d rather not have viewed by any nosy desktop hunters.

While there are plenty of ways to hide the files behind a wall of security features, such as marking files as hidden or developing a password system, the only method some people feel secure with is the use of biometrics. The Sequiam Biometrics ScanQ Fingerprint Authentication Scanner and Software is made especially for securing your personal files which need a little extra privacy.

The scanner, which is compatible with Windows 2000/XP/Vista, comes stocked with a collection of biometric security features, such as securty authentication for opening and using specific files, logging into Windows, and an assortment of other security measures. The fingerprint scanner is built right into a mouse for easy space integration.

Aside from biometric security, the USB-powered ScanQ offers two security options. One is using only your fingerprint, and an option for ultra secure files which enables both a fingerprint scan and a password in order to access the file.

For $70, the Sequiam Biometrics ScanQ Fingerprint Authentication Scanner is a pretty nice value for the added security and peace of mind it offers if you have files which need to be held under lock and key.

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Verizon Wireless makes Moto Q9c available

Verizon Wireless seems to be on a warpath here, having recently released the BlackBerry Curve 8330 earlier this week, only to follow up that move by announcing the availability of the Moto Q9c on its online store as well as all Verizon Wireless business sales channels from today (May 9) onwards. For those who have been lusting after this smartphone, you can pick it up from any Verizon Wireless Communications Stores, including those in Circuit City, within the coming weeks as shipments start to arrive. This smartphone targets business professionals and boasts some pretty powerful capabilities, including access to over 14 million points of interest thanks to Verizon Wireless’ very own popular VZ Navigator service. Other specifications can be found after the jump.

• Windows Mobile 6 Standard - access to POP3 or IMAP4 e-mail accounts
• Documents To Go - read, edit and create Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint documents
• Full QWERTY keyboard with dedicated “hot keys” for shortcuts to popular applications
• 2.4″ color screen with innovative adaptive technology to adjust for optimized brightness for indoor and outdoor lighting to maximize battery power
• 1.3 megapixel camera with flash and fixed focus, plus video capture and playback
• 128 MB of on-board memory and optional removable memory future-proofed up to 32 GB (sold separately)
• Voice-activated dialing
• Smart contacts dialing
• Speakerphone
• Stereo Bluetooth wireless technology supporting both Bluetooth A2DP and AVRCP profiles

I must say that I am pretty disappointed with the 1.3 megapixel camera. Granted, this is not meant to be a performance handset of any sorts, and for a business phone to have a camera, it can be considered a bonus, but surely Motorola could do better than a mere 1.3 megapixels, right? Isn’t 2 the norm these days, not to mention 3.2 megapixels slowly but surely being the mainstay soon? If you’re interested in picking up the Moto Q9c, it will cost you $249.99 after a $50 mail-in rebate and a new two-year customer agreement.

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Green House EXC-ESA2

Green House has just released its GH-EXC-ESA2 card that increases the connectivity of your notebook. It will feature a couple of 3.0Gbps eSATA slots, a JBOD external drive, and support for RAID 0/1. Not only will it come in the older PCMCIA Type II model, there will also be a PCI Express version. Both devices have been certified to run on both Windows XP and Vista, so Mac owners are out of the loop yet again. Bummer! No idea on how much this costs, nor whether it will be available outside of Japan or not.

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Fool burglars with a realistic security camera with working LEDs

If you own a small business or just have a lot of valuables in your home, you’ve probably considered purchasing a couple of security cameras. Unfortunately such things cost money, and thus aren’t always an option. If you’re only mildly concerned that people are going to try and break into your place, why not get a couple of dummy cameras instead?

Sure, you don’t have the comfort of knowing that you’ll catch thieves on tape should they break into your house or business, but that’s not really the point of having a fake camera. There’s a good chance that if the dummy cam is placed in a very conspicuous area and looks good enough, anyone looking to break in would just move along to the next house.

This Dummy IR LED Bullet Camera certainly looks real enough to make just about anyone think they’re being watched. They’ve added in LEDs which are activated by a photocell, which would be enough for me to believe it’s real. The cameras are far cheaper than the real things at $34.99. Then again if someone figures out your ruse, you’ll wish you had gotten live cameras.

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MOTORAZR2™ V8 Luxury Edition - Unlocked

MOTORAZR™ V8 Luxury Edition. A stunning blend of cutting-edge technology and bold, sophisticated details, this special edition RAZR2 has gone "luxury" with 18k and 24k gold plated accents standing out against a luminous, black slate, vacuum metal finish. Decadent details, such as elegant pin stripes on the lens, an engraved diamond-cut pattern on the sideband and a linear etching on the navigation wheel add to the edgy, yet chic, finishes of the device. With a soft-touch back, embossed with a snakeskin effect, the device even feels luxurious in the hand.

Accessories to Complete the Look
The special edition RAZR2 comes with a bonus black slate Motorola H680 headset with 18K gold accents and a patent leather carrying case. With up to 8 hours of crisp, clear talk time and 8 days of standby time, the petite and stylish H680 is the premium choice for the constant conversationalist and the perfect companion to the RAZR2.

Features:

• CrystalTalk™ technology helps deliver clear voice quality in noisy environments.
• 18K and 24K gold plated accents, soft-touch, snakeskin texture on back.
• An ultra-slim design, at 12.05mm with reflective vacuumized metal and hardened glass front.
• The 2.2" internal screen provides twice the resolution of the original RAZR.
• A 2.0 MP camera with 8X digital zoom takes high quality pictures.
• 2GB of on-board memory⁷
• High Speed USB 2.0 gives you fast data transfers.
• MotoSync™ makes it easy to organize your corporate phonebook, calendar and emails.

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