Archive for September, 2009

Logitech Portable Lapdesk N315

Posted in Logitech by Conner Flynn on September 15th, 2009

Logitech Portable Lapdesk N315Logitech’s Portable Lapdesk N315 should come in handy for those who are always on the go, trying to get work done in uncomfortable situations. The Logitech Portable Lapdesk N315 will prevent excessive heat from harming your man parts and a pull-out mousepad makes it easy to use an external mouse or add-on keypad if you need them.

The Lapdesk has an anti-slip coating to make sure your notebook doesn’t take a spill and you can wash the entire desk if you get messy with your drink.

Seagate FreeAgent Theater+ HD network media player

Posted in Seagate by Conner Flynn on September 15th, 2009

Seagate FreeAgent Theater+ HD network media playerSeagate’s latest FreeAgent Theater+ HD network media player will spice up your living room increasing the maximum resolution for video to 1080p, with support for DTS and Dolby Digital audio. If you have some RJ45 cables, you can connect the FreeAgent Theater+ HD to your home network via Ethernet, where it will stream content from different computers over the local network.

The optional 802.11n Wi-Fi adapter makes it handy to go wireless, occupying one of the three available USB 2.0 ports. The remaining ports can be connected to portable hard drives if you want additional storage. A driveless kit will cost you $150, while one with the 500GB FreeeAgent Go will retail for $290.

iTwin to Connect Remote Computers Easily via USB

Posted in Networking by Darrin Olson on September 15th, 2009

iTwin Remote USB ConnectionA new startup company called iTwin has what they are touting as some simple hardware to connect remote computers together and share information. The iTwin device consists of two USB drives that start out hooked together, but then can be plugged into separate computers to allow instant sharing of files. The designers state they realized that many people understand how to use a USB drive, but small USB drives hold a limited amount of data and lack in security if you lose the drive.

A user of the iTwin drives can connect them to a single computer and drop some files into the drive, then disconnect the second USB drive. The second USB can then be taken to another computer somewhere else in the world and plugged in, giving instant and automatic access between the two computers. A number of hurdles immediately come to mind when thinking about how this could work with everything from individual computer firewalls and port security, to network firewalls, internet connections and authentication on both ends. But, according to the designers of iTwin it basically makes a connection between the two computers as if they have a “cable-less cable”. The file sharing is unlimited and encrypted, and by simply unplugging one end, the other end is left useless for any attempting hacking.

Google Intros Fast Flip News Reader

Posted in News by Darrin Olson on September 15th, 2009

Google Fast Flip News ReaderOn Monday Google released a new online service to the public called Fast Flip on the companies experimental Google Labs site. The new tool is designed to allow users to see full pages of different magazines and newspapers more as if they were physically viewing them by allowing them to flip through the pages, which it kind of does.

The Fast Flip page is laid out into into sections of popularity, topics and even some particular sources. Static images of the pages of different articles are then shown for the section you are looking for that you can click on. Clicking them shows a larger static image on the page, but not necessarily all of it. You can then move back and forth to static pages of other articles on the subject, or click the source you are viewing again to actually get the web page.

EVGA Interview Dual Monitor System now available

Posted in monitors by Conner Flynn on September 14th, 2009

EVGA InterView 1700 Dual-Monitor SystemTwo heads are better than one, so two LCD screens slapped together must be better than one. EVGA’s dual-LCD InterView is now finally available to order. It’s selling for as low as $624.99 (or $640 list price). The monitor features dual 17-inch LCDs that can be used in screen-spanning mode for an extra-wide 34-inch display, or be rotated and reoriented for users sitting across form each other gameshow style.

Each display sports 1,440 x 990 resolution, and you’ll need dual VGA or DVI inputs if you want to run it from one computer. Some other features include 8ms response time, a 1.3MP webcam with microphone, and a three-port USB Hub.

JVC launches GZ-HM400 camcorder

Posted in JVC by Shane McGlaun on September 14th, 2009

jvchm400-sgCamcorders are very popular today despite the fact that many digital cameras can take HD resolution video. Many people realize that a dedicated camcorder offers much better video resolution that what you get from a digital camera.

JVC announced a new high-end camcorder called the GZ-HM400 that offers full 1080p HD video recording and Face Detection for up to 16 faces. The camera has the ability to export video with one touch to YouTube or iTunes.

Belkin networking gear is 802.11n compliant

Posted in Belkin by Shane McGlaun on September 14th, 2009

belkin80211n-sbAfter a delay that felt like years, the IEEE finally ratified the 802.11n standard. This means that products can finally stop advertising the 802.11 draft N caveat and become fully 802.11n complaint.

Belkin wasted no time and announced that many of its existing products are already compatible and meet the 802.11n specifications. The compliant products include the N Wireless Routers and modem routers, the N+ Wireless router, N1 Vision Router, N Wireless Notebook Card, N Wireless USB Adapter, and more.

Sound ID 400 Bluetooth headset unveiled

Posted in Mobile Accessories by Shane McGlaun on September 14th, 2009

soundid400-sbA company called Sound ID has announced a new Bluetooth earpiece for mobile phone users called the Sound ID 400 Bluetooth headset. The device is designed to provide a premium hands free experience with three features not found elsewhere.

The device has PersonalSound with three listening modes to tune to common hearing preferences without raising the volume. The device also has an Environmental mode that allows the user to hear out of both ears while wearing the headset.

Pet Care Robot

Posted in Robots by Conner Flynn on September 14th, 2009

Pet Care RobotGoing out of town and leaving Fido behind? Why not leave the Pet Care Robot behind so that your pet can live in terror the entire time? The Pet Care Robot is a concept thank god. It’s a Wi-Fi controlled robot that can let you peek in on your pet and make sure everything is fine, using a web interface.

The interesting part is that this robot allows you to play fetch long distance, using a remote controlled ball that you can steer around the house, even while talking to your pet through a built-in speaker.

Steampunk Nixie Clock

Posted in Clocks by Conner Flynn on September 14th, 2009

Steampunk Nixie ClockSometimes Steampunk falls flat if the details aren’t there. But this Nixie clock looks awesome. It’s the work of UK artist Kev Stenning.

It’s made from Pyrex glass, solid copper and brass machined parts and it features six IN-18 Nixie Tubes. It would look equally at home in this century or the last. The Steampunk Nixie Clock will be available in a limited run of just 10 clocks.

Rabook Reaper R87H gaming notebook

Posted in Notebooks by Conner Flynn on September 14th, 2009

Rabook Reaper R87H gaming notebookNaming your gaming notebook Reaper is pretty daring. It had better usher the souls of it’s competition into the afterlife. We’ll leave it up to you as to whether the name fits or not. The Reaper R87H gaming notebook has the following specs:

An 18.4″ 1,920 × 1,080 resolution display, Intel Core 2 Quad Q9000 2.53GHz processor, Dual NVIDIA GeForce GTX 280M graphics with 1GB memory, 4GB RAM, 320GB hard drive and an 8-cell 4400Wh li-ion battery.

HTC Leo in the wild

Posted in HTC by Conner Flynn on September 14th, 2009

HTC Leo in the wildCheck out this leaked image of the upcoming HTC Leo smartphone in the wild. It’s larger than the HTC Touch Pro2 and the Touch HD, with a roomy 4.3″ touchscreen display. This one is powered by Windows Mobile 6.5 and runs on a Qualcomm Snapdragon 1GHz processor.

This one is so slick and shiny that it’s going to collect fingerprints like the LAPD. Some other features of the HTC Leo include a 5-megapixel camera with LED flash, 320MB RAM, 512MB ROM and a microSD memory card slot.

Griffin iClear Sketch and iClear Shade iPod Nano cases

Posted in iPod Nano by Conner Flynn on September 14th, 2009

Griffin iClear Sketch and iClear Shade iPod Nano casesNo surprise that we have some new nano cases after the iPod nano announcement last week. Griffin has released two different lines. There’s the iClear Sketch collection, which comes in 13 translucent patterns and colors. They look pretty sweet.

Then there’s the company’s iClear Shade line that offers solid-colored cases that feature graduated tints, while the FlexGrip lines’ silicone cases make it easy to hold on to your device.

Wii getting $50 price drop?

Posted in Wii by Conner Flynn on September 14th, 2009

Wii getting $50 price drop?Weekly newspaper ads are pretty easy to fake, but we have a feeling that this one is real and if that’s the case, it means we’re getting a Wii price cut on September 27th. Either that or someone at Toys R Us has been hitting the crack pipe.

If it’s not true and you can expect a price cut next holiday season rather than this holiday season. Just be patient and we will see what Santa brings us. The other guys got a price cut, so Nintendo would naturally want to stay competitive.

Chocolate bar SATA hard drive case

Posted in Hard Drives by Conner Flynn on September 14th, 2009

Chocolate bar SATA hard drive caseMmmm chocolate. Whether you like a silky smooth chocolate bar mouse or a creamy chocolate DS case, nothing says sugar addiction like a chocolate case for your gadgets.

Here’s one for your SATA Hard drives. These silicon cases will hold your 2.5″ SATA hard drives and protect them from scratches and shocks. They come in Chocolate Brown, White Chocolate or Strawberry flavors. Each has a standard USB connector that lets you connect to a PC or Mac for delicious data transfer.