Archive for September, 2010

iPad killing Notebook sales by as much as 50%?

Posted in iPad by Conner Flynn on September 17th, 2010

We all know that Apple’s iPad is a smashing success, but just how many netbooks and notebook computer sales is it destroying? Well, Best Buy’s CEO has dropped a shocking statistic out of nowhere.

According to him, the iPad has cannibalized sales of notebook computers by at much as 50 percent! If true and if those figures are consistent across many retailers, then maybe Apple is killing netbooks faster then anyone thought.

Did T-Mobile confirm the existence of an Android Tablet?

Posted in Android by Conner Flynn on September 17th, 2010

T-Mobile subscribers might have something interesting to look forward to as the holiday season approaches, and we aren’t just talking the T-Mobile G2. It hasn’t been officially confirmed, but word is that T-Mobile is planning to make an Android-powered tablet available before Christmas.

What the device is wasn’t mentioned, but speculation is that it could be something from LG’s Optimus series of phones, or maybe even Samsung’s Galaxy Tab, which we already know is headed for T-Mobile. We should know soon.

Apple 27-inch Cinema Display now for sale

Posted in Apple by Conner Flynn on September 17th, 2010

An update to Apple’s online store a few days ago was all we needed to tip us off to the possible arrival of Apple’s 27-inch LED Cinema Display. Apple is pretty predictable after all. And of course we were right, the display is finally available for purchase on Apple’s online store.

The display delivers a 2560 x 1440 pixel resolution, LED backlighting, and a 178-degree viewing angle. The 27-inch Cinema Display first announced back in July and it is estimated that it will ship in 1-2 weeks and will cost $999.

PlayStation Move now on sale at Amazon

Posted in PS3 by Conner Flynn on September 17th, 2010

The PlayStation Move isn’t supposed to go on sale until September 19th, but that hasn’t stopped some local brick-n-mortar retail shops from selling early. And now Amazon has also jumped the gun and put the PlayStation Move $99.99 Starter Bundle up for sale.

If you choose the right shipping method and order today you may even get it in your hands before the 19th. Amazon also has the $399.99 PlayStation 3 320GB with Move Bundle, $49.99 Move Controller, and $29.96 Move Navigation Controller ready for purchase. The move is on the move.

Dell U3011 30-inch IPS display ships

Posted in Dell by Shane McGlaun on September 17th, 2010

If you are a gamer that has the video card muscle to run really high resolutions like 2560 x 1600 that the average 30-inch LCD supports there are few things better than playing with such high res graphics. A big 30-inch screen is also great for those who work or play with lots of windows open too.

Dell has announced that it is now shipping its latest 30-inch LCD with an IPS panel called the U3011. The display has a 1000:1 typical contrast ratio and that contrast ratio is 100,000:1 dynamic. The screen has the 2560 x 1600 resolution you expect for a 30-inch panel and a 7ms response time that will make gamers happy.

Crazy Brother AirScouter beams images right to your retina

Posted in Brother by Shane McGlaun on September 17th, 2010

Video glasses are one of the things I just never saw a use for. Not only do you look like a goon when you wear them, but you can’t see what it going on around you either. That is not such a good thing if you need to be able to see what is going on around you at work or in other situations.

Brother has unveiled a new set of video glasses using tech from its printers that beams images directly on the retina of your eye. The small projector is attached to the side of the clear glasses and you can see what is going on around you with both eyes.

Combine Collective offers sweet wood keyboard tray for Mac

Posted in Apple by Shane McGlaun on September 17th, 2010

I am an unorganized person by nature and don’t care for keyboard trays and other things that some folks use to keep their desk organized and tidy. I prefer to just set my stuff directly on the desk and work with what I have. There are a lot of folks out there though that want a keyboard tray and can’t stand the clutter.

If you are one of these organized sorts and happen to use a Mac, Combine Collective has a cool new keyboard tray made from black walnut wood that may be the best-looking tray ever. The thing is hand-made in Canada with water-based glue and a food safe stain finish.

MSI debuts slick GX660 and GX660R notebooks

Posted in MSI by Shane McGlaun on September 17th, 2010

MSI has a wide range of notebooks and other computers in its line that include some nice netbooks and AIO desktop offerings. The company has added some interesting new notebooks aver the last month or so to its offerings and among them are the new GX660 and GX660R notebooks.

The two notebooks both have 15.6-inch screens WiFi, Bluetooth, 720p HD webcams, HDMI output, ATI Radeon HD 5870 Broadway XT graphics, and USB 3.0 ports. Some of the other hardware differs between the models. The GX660 has an Intel Core i5-450m CPU, 4GB of RAM, and 500GB of storage.

Verizon won’t offer Windows Phone 7 at launch

Posted in Verizon by Conner Flynn on September 16th, 2010

Verizon Wireless has confirmed to BusinessWeek that it will not be offering Windows Phone 7 devices when Microsoft launches the platform later this year. Windows Phone 7 won’t hit Verizon until 2011, leaving all of the Android heavy lifting to the Droid, at least through 2010.

AT&T is already a launch partner for Windows Phone 7, and Microsoft says that T-Mobile and Sprint are also on board, even if we don’t have exact details about when Windows Phone 7 devices will be offered on those carriers. Some are speculating that Windows Phone 7′s delays on Verizon Wireless may have to do with a rumored fall-out of the partnership over the KIN social phone launch.

Samsung Galaxy Tab headed to AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile and Verizon

Posted in Samsung by Conner Flynn on September 16th, 2010

It’s official. Samsung has all four of the major US carriers on board. The 7-inch Galaxy Tab will be heading to Verizon, AT&T, Sprint and T-Mobile sometime during October / November. Samsung is leaving availability and the pricing announcements to the carriers. We can tell you that the keyboard dock will cost $100 and the desktop dock $50.

Some specs for the US version of the Galaxy Tab include a 1GHz Hummingbird, Android 2.2, 7-inch 1204 x 600 WSVGA resolution display, as well as front and rear cams. Apparently TouchWiz will be tweaked slightly for the US. It won’t have the Reader or Music hubs, but will have the social networking apps and a new Media Hub. There will also be preloaded carrier apps.

Epson launches PrintJinni iPhone printing app

Posted in iPhone Accessories by Conner Flynn on September 16th, 2010

PrintJinni for Epson printers is a new iOS app developed by Thinxtream Technologies. It allows iPhones and iPod touch users to print documents from an e-mail account to any Epson all-in-one device with Wi-Fi. The application supports Gmail, Microsoft Exchange, MobileMe, AOL, and other IMAP-based e-mail services.

You can print jpeg images, PDF’s Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint documents. The app is currently available for an introductory price of $7 but that will increase to $10 for a one year subscription.

Toshiba BDX3000 Blu-ray Disc Player

Posted in Blu-ray by Conner Flynn on September 16th, 2010

Toshiba has expanded its line of Blu-ray players with the new BDX3000. It’s the company’s first 3D-capable Blu-ray disc player. The BDX3000 delivers Full HD Blu-ray 3D playback with a suite of streaming content and comprehensive audio support.

You can combine this Blu-ray player with Toshiba’s all-new WX800 Cinema Series 3D LED HDTV and a pair of Toshiba 3D glasses. Some other features include DynaLight control and ClearFrame 240Hz technology. The BDX3000 also supports Wi-Fi and Ethernet for wireless access to streaming movies, shows and music.

The iStand is perfect for Nightclub Guestlists

Posted in iPad accessories by Conner Flynn on September 16th, 2010

The iPad is showing up in so many diverse situations, proving that it really is a great and useful tablet. Well here’s another use. Now you can stick it on the top of a pole! Yes a pole. Why would you do that? Well, there could be many reasons.

The “iStand” comes from Danish designers InSilico. It includes a space for a dock-cable and security bolts to prevent anyone from running off with it easily. It also comes with two apps for CMS (content management), iCatalogue and iMagazine (PDF display). The iStand is aimed at those who spend time browsing things while standing. Like customers looking at in-store catalogs and nightclub doormen, for instance.

Verizon to launch LTE in 30 NFL cities before 2011

Posted in News by Conner Flynn on September 16th, 2010

Word is that a Verizon senior federal sales executive has told executive IT managers that the carrier is planning to launch its LTE service in 30 NFL cities by the end of 2010. That should make NFL fans very happy. Which specific cities weren’t mentioned, so your guess is as good as ours.

The carrier is also planning to cover the entire country in LTE by 2013. However, it should be noted that LTE phones will not be launched in conjunction with this 30 city rollout because of the limited models available.

Earth Trek to introduce the Luggage mouse

Posted in Mouse by Conner Flynn on September 16th, 2010

If you are a frequent traveller, then you know a thing or two about luggage. You probably see too much of your luggage. But if you actually love luggage, then check out these mice by Earth Trek. The Japanese market will go crazy for these. It’s the Luggage Mouse.

Yes, it’s shaped and designed to look like a piece of luggage, though it won’t carry anything. It is lightweight and shock-resistant and will be available in Japan soon in four different colors.