Archive for June, 2010

Kingston 64GB SDXC UHS-1 class 10 memory card debuts

Posted in Kingston by Shane McGlaun on June 2nd, 2010

With Computex in full swing we are starting to see some new product get unveiled at the show. Kingston has announced some new stuff already this week and the company has now announced that it will be launching a new 64GB SDXC card.

The new card is called the 64GB SDXC UHS-1 Class 10 memory card. That is a long winded way of saying that the card is very fast and has ton of storage space. It is compliant with the SDA Memory Card Standard Version 3.01 and Ultra-High Speed Bus 1 architecture.

Google to launch Chrome OS in late fall

Posted in Google by Shane McGlaun on June 2nd, 2010

Google has been talking about its Chrome OS for a while now. The operating system is one of the latest attempts by Google to fight Microsoft on the software front. Google was able to fight and beat Microsoft with Android.

So far its Google Docs offerings aren’t catching up to Microsoft Office, but Google hopes its Chrome OS will have better luck. Google is set to launch the open source OS late in the fall of this year. Google says that the OS will be compatible with applications already on the market.

Zoom unveils H1 Handy Recorder

Posted in Zoom by Shane McGlaun on June 2nd, 2010

When it comes to recording things like band practice, lectures, and interviews the plain digital recorders often are lacking when it comes to getting quality recordings. Zoom has offered its H2 recorder already and it is one of the more popular handheld recorders out there.

Zoom has now announced its latest handheld recorder called the Zoom H1 Handy Recorder. The device uses the same mics in an X/Y pattern as the larger H2 uses. It can record in 24-bit 96 kHz stereo quality.

Borders taking pre-orders on Libre eReader

Posted in ebooks by Shane McGlaun on June 2nd, 2010

We heard about the Libre eReader from Aluratek back in late 2009. The device was one of the lower priced eReaders out there at $179 when we first caught wind of the device. Borders has announced that it will now be selling the Libre.

Pre-orders are being taken now for a black version of the Libre at $119.99, making it $60 less than the original price. Other than lower rice and the black hue, the Libre is the same. It uses a 5-inch monochrome reflective light LCD.

Glow In The Dark Tron NES case mod

Posted in DIY by Conner Flynn on June 2nd, 2010

We love a good console mod around here and this amazing NES console mod by Thretris is a good example. It’s a Tron inspired glow-in-the-dark Nintendo Entertainment System complete with an upgraded stereo sound system and detailing to replicate the Tron look.

The whole thing glows under black light very brightly and charges to then glow without blacklight , but softer. You can actually own this one if you want it, for $250 and it comes with the original power adaptor, RF switch, and controller.

Nintendo portables getting new colors, lower prices in Japan

Posted in Nintendo DS by Conner Flynn on June 2nd, 2010

Nintendo plans to lower the price of the DSi and DSi XL in Japan on the weekend following E3, but that’s not all. They will also be releasing three new colors for the DSi XL: Yellow, Blue and Green.

I like that they didn’t try to go for any fancy names: Just Yellow, Blue and Green. They kind of look like little child toys now. Right now these are only for the Japanese market, but maybe we will see them soon here as well.

BlackBerry Bold 9650 hits Verizon tomorrow

Posted in BlackBerry by Conner Flynn on June 2nd, 2010

If you’ve been waiting for this one to hit Verizon, it looks like it’s official. The BlackBerry Bold 9650 will be available for your online ordering pleasure from Verizon beginning June 3rd and in Verizon stores on June 10th. This is the Verizon’s first global handset with GlobalAccess Connect tethering.

And keeping with that “global” theme users can look forward to worldwide VZ Navigator (This includes Canada, Mexico, France, Germany, Italy, Norway, Spain, Sweden). You can expect to pay $150 after a $100 rebate and a two-year contract.

SanDisk unveils G4 and P4 solid state drives

Posted in SanDisk by Conner Flynn on June 1st, 2010

If you are looking for some SSD action for your computer, SanDisk is here to tempt you with its latest offerings. The company has announced its fourth-generation SSD lineup, which consists of the laptop-sized SSD G4 and the smaller SSD P4.

The former will be available in up to 256GB capacities with 220MB / sec read speeds and 160MB / sec writes. The latter will range in size from 8GB to 128GB. Expect both to enter the OEM market in Q3 2010. Sweet!

Sony makes Tweeting device for cats

Posted in twitter by Conner Flynn on June 1st, 2010

If any animal’s language and lifestyle is suited to Twitter, it’s cats. I don’t know of any animal that speaks short sentences like a cat. And no matter what they say, it usually sounds like the same thing. They don’t do much either. Well, now Sony Computer Science Laboratories has created a device that detects your cats’ activities and Tweets them.

Using just a camera, an acceleration sensor, and GPS, it keeps track of your cats movements and will track basic activities like eating, sleeping, walking, and playing with other cats. Once it determines the activity, it will send one of 11 set text messages via bluetooth to a computer and post it to the cat’s Twitter feed.

Waterwear saves your iPad from certain death

Posted in iPad by Conner Flynn on June 1st, 2010

The iPad is versatile, sure. But it still isn’t safe when working in the kitchen or reading in the tub. TuneWear of Japan has unveiled its latest waterproof case for the iPad, which allows you to take a shower while answering email or read a blog while in the pool.

This transparent case will not affect your iPad’s touchscreen display. An adjustable strap is also included so you don’t lose it in the water. Only $38.

LG Town GT350 messaging phone for social networking

Posted in LG by Conner Flynn on June 1st, 2010

If you spend most of your time texting and doing email, then the LG Town GT350 may be for you. It will arrive in Europe later this June, followed by other regions soon after. It features a QWERTY keypad of course and will focus mostly on social networking services like Facebook, Twitter and Orkut, where you can keep in touch with friends thanks to a live social network feed on the phone’s 3″ WQVA touchscreen display.

Just tap the refresh button to see the latest updates quickly. Other specifications are pretty ordinary, including a 2-megapixel camera and Wi-Fi.

HP’s new 30″ ZR30w display with over a billion colors

Posted in HP by Conner Flynn on June 1st, 2010

HP’s new ZR30w S-IPS LCD display is impressive. It boasts a color resolution of 30-bits per pixel, which means some 1.07 billion displayable colors. That’s about 64 times as many as you can see on an average LCD.

The ZR30w features a 2560 x 1600 resolution, that’s over 4 million pixels. It’s being targeted at small businesses for a price of $1,299. Sadly that just means higher resolution work, while you go home to your not as colorful HDTV.

NHL Slapshot comes with Wayne Gretzky approved Wiimote hockey stick

Posted in Wii by Conner Flynn on June 1st, 2010

Hard to believe a Hockey game hasn’t come bundled with a Wiimote hockey stick until now. This one is even endorsed by Hockey legend Wayne Gretzky himself. The game is EA’s upcoming NHL Slapshot, which comes with the small hockey stick shown above.

The stick holds both the Wiimote and nunchuck and has a foam blade that your TV will thank you for. I almost laughed when I read that Gretzky says that the stick is “very realistic” and “almost like playing in the NHL”. His drive to make money is also very realistic, and almost like playing in the NHL.

Acer unveils Liquid E Ferrari smartphone

Posted in Acer by Conner Flynn on June 1st, 2010

This new special edition Ferrari branded Acer Liquid E Smartphone is certainly eye catching. The special edition device is expected to land in the pockets of those with plenty of disposable income, where it will be powered by a Snapdragon processor and equipped with a 3.5 inch capacitive touchscreen display, a 5 mega pixel camera with auto focus, Wi-Fi and GPS.

It also comes with preloaded exclusive Ferrari content like Ferrari videos, images and wallpapers, along with Ferrari ring tones that imitate Ferrari engines.

iPhone 4G wood dock

Posted in iPhone Accessories by Conner Flynn on June 1st, 2010

The iPhone 4G hasn’t even been announced yet and already designer Chris Chan has developed a stylish solid wood dock for the new iPhone. He used the leaked iPhone 4G prototypes for inspiration and dimensions. Hopefully Steve Jobs doesn’t change some details just to spite guys like Chris.

Apparently the iPhone 4G will only be able to charge in landscape mode, but hey it’s wood, it’s stylish and hopefully it will be available soon. Chris hopes to mass-produce the design after the iPhone 4G launches. As you can see, it looks good with a cup of tea.