Fwd: AVA Media ixVL media centre spotted

The AVA Media ixVL media centre that you see here does have enough processing muscle to handle all your living room entertainment needs – assuming they aren't all too demanding, that is. Shipping with a choice between an i3 or i5 processor, you will get a nifty looking slot-loading CD/DVD drive (with the option to throw in Blu-ray playback capability assuming you have the additional dough to spare), integrated IPTV services that are compatible with popular TV stations in the UK, HDMI and SPDIF connectivity, dual DVB-T tuners and an integrated IR remote receiver as well as remote hand unit. It will keep itself cool without the need for any fan, so you are able to watch your movies in relative peace unlike a standard PC chassis that whirs throughout the entire period.

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Dell Studio 17 Core i7 17.3″ Quad-core Laptop

High performance notebook which sports Core i7 720QM 1.6GHz (2.8GHz Turbo mode), a 17.3″ HD+ 900p LED-backlit LCD, on board is a 1GB ATI Mobility Radeon HD 4650 graphics which should pretty much guarantee satisfaction in majority of entertainment / gaming needs.

Running on Windows 7 Home Premium Dell Studio 17 comes with 4GB DDR3, 500GB hard disk space, 8X DVD+/-RW, webcam and 802.11g WiFi.

Source: ElectronWorld

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Ion iType gives your iPhone a full QWERTY

Ion, the popular manufacturer of iPhone accessories has recently launched their new product – iType which is a full QWERTY keyboard gadget that transforms the iPhone into a much more convenient to use mini computer. This is great for those who text and email alot while on the go with their iPhone.

There are some downsides though. Since Apple won’t allow the use of external accessories to act as input for the iPhone interface, you won’t be able to type emails just by tapping on Mail as it won’t recognise keystrokes from the iType as simple as that. You must use Ion’s iType application to write everything you want, and afterwards send the content via email or do a normal copy/paste to another application.

In addition, as you can see the iType is a near full size keyboard, which means carrying this around with you won’t be so portable afterall!

Rumours at the moment suggests the Ion iType will be approximately $100 / £70.

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Latest Toshiba K01: Full QWERTY OLED smartphone

Toshiba has introduced its brand new mobile phone with full QWERTY keyboard, Toshiba K01. Toshiba K01 is one special mobile phone itself as it features the 4.1 inch Organic Light Emitting Diode (OLED) display screen for the very first time. According to Toshiba, “Its display screen offers bright colour, contrast, lower power consumption and faster response times than ever before.”

Even though the gorgeous wide display screen and full QWERTY keyboard of Toshiba K01 offer it a rich and alluring looks, its technical specifications make it even more appealing. K01 is powered by a robust Qualcomm Snapdragon 1GHz processor. And it memory storage capacity can be extended up to 32 GB through a MicroSDHC slot.

Toshiba states that, “K01 features Regza flatscreens.” And this makes it more surprising and thrilling for the people looking for sharper display features. User interface offered by Toshiba K01 is one other feature which takes it to a different level. It lets you to browse through all the options with so much of ease. In fact, using its interface is so much fun and enjoyable.

Toshiba K01 offers 3 buttons at the bottom and yes this surely reminds you of Windows 7 mobile series. Although it offers a full sized QWERTY keyboard, but Toshiba has made sure that the final product does not weighs much. This makes Toshiba K01, a compact yet robust mobile phone with all the latest technologies incorporated in it.

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Switched On: Sony’s forward Dash

In its introductory press release, here’s what Sony has to say about the Dash, a "personal Internet viewer" that it announced at CES: "Featuring a vivid 7-inch color touch screen… Dash utilizes an existing home wireless connection to continuously deliver Internet content to its viewers." And according to its SonyStyle.com site, here’s what that Dash has to say about itself: "I use over 1,500 free apps and your Wi-Fi connection to deliver the information and entertainment you crave… right to your bedroom, kitchen or office." But Dash also has something to say about Sony, and for the most part, it’s an encouraging message.

Dash was one of the more distinct category-blurring products to emerge from Las Vegas in January. Its hardware is a hybrid between an alarm clock and digital picture frame and its content is a content mashup between Chumby widgets and Sony’s Bravia Internet Video Link offering. Dash was introduced just a few months after HP introduced its DreamScreen, another product that provides "glanceable" information from the cloud.

Dash’s unusual wedge shape allows it to be used when one is relatively level to it, such as on a desk or nightstand. But putting the Dash on its back so that the thicker part is facing you allows it to be used while standing, a nod to a potential kitchen use scenario. Further facilitating this mode, the Dash’s capacitive touchscreen is water-resistant, and the lit Sony logo that appears below the screen when it is in its vertical orientation goes dark when the device is horizontal, thus preventing the Sony logo from appearing upside-down.

Of course, Sony has a long history of introducing products that run the gamut of commercial success — juggernauts such as the cassette-based Walkman, game-changing collaborations such as the one with Philips that produced the compact disc, pioneering failures such as the Betmax, and jury-awaiting advances such as the Sony Reader. Among more recent standout products that were ultimately discontinued, it introduced the robotic pet Aibo in 1999 for $2,000 , thee $500 Villa Internet appliance discontinued only three months after its 2001 introduction, and Rolly, the football-shaped MP3 player featuring lights and locomotion in 2007 for $400.
Dash, on the other hand, will cost just $199, $50 less than the 10-inch HP DreamScreen, and with far more content available to it. Furthermore, despite Dash’s movement-connoting name, and unlike Aibo or Rolly, it will not run away from you, which puts it within reach in more ways than one. To get under the "magic" $200 price, Sony clearly had to give up a few features, a more obvious one being that Dash does not run on batteries. But then, generally neither do its "parent" categories of alarm clocks and digital picture frames.
On the other hand, Dash will cost far more far more than most of those products, and that is just one of its challenges. Among the rich library of Chumby’s widgets — or as Sony has rebranded them, apps — there are only a handful worth tuning into, and competition comes in the form of any iPhone or iPod touch connected to a clock dock. Still, the Dash is thoughtfully designed enough to earn praise, useful enough to pique interest, and affordable enough to merit consideration. That signals an improved grasp of reality in the land of make.believe.

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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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