Archive for September, 2010

Nikon unveils new P7000 point and shoot digital camera

Posted in Nikon by Shane McGlaun on September 8th, 2010

Nikon has pulled the wraps off a new digital camera today called the P7000. The new camera is a high-end point-and-shoot for the advanced user that might want a smaller camera than a DSLR to take sometimes.

The camera has 10.1MP image sensors and a 7.1x optical zoom lens with ED glass elements. The rear LCD is a 3-inch 9201K dot unit and the camera has an optical viewfinder. The P7000 can shoot 720p HD video with stereo sound and has an HDMI output. The lens has 5-way vibration reduction image stabilization.

Gear Tie ties up your gear and stuff

Posted in Accessories by Shane McGlaun on September 8th, 2010

I can fix most anything with duct tape and some wire ties. The downside to wire ties is that if I ever need to remove them for some reason I have to cut them off. That can get a bit hairy if the ties are holding something delicate like thin wires.

A company called Gear Tie has unveiled a new line of reusable ties called Gear Tie that have more in common with those metal bread twisty ties than the wire ties computer geeks are used to. The Gear Tie is reusable and covered in a rubber material. The tings come in a number of different sizes and are easy to take off and reattach as needed.

Control your iPhone with your mind

Posted in iPhone by Conner Flynn on September 7th, 2010

If only you could command your iPhone with your thoughts? Maybe you can after all. That’s the idea behind the XWave, a headset that turns your brain’s electrical activity into signals that can control your phone.

Details are scarce, but it is basically an interpreter, a middle man if you will, that allows your head and your iPhone to communicate. The XWave has a pad that rests on your forehead, picking up the tiny electrical signals that change along with your changing thoughts. The headset comes bundled with some apps that let you control your music library etc, and PLX is seeking out developers to create new apps for the headset as well.

Samsung says it will sell 10 million Galaxy Tabs

Posted in Samsung by Conner Flynn on September 7th, 2010

So, we are still waiting on the final word of pricing and availability for the Galaxy Tab, but Samsung is already making some pretty bold claims about it. Samsung product executive Hankil Yoon said that the company expects to ship 10 million Galaxy Tabs and grab a third of the global tablet market by next year.

That’s pretty bold talk. Yoon also added that Samsung eventually plans to introduce a whole family of Galaxy Tab devices, though it’s unclear if those factor into his numbers. We will see if they can manage numbers like that in time.

Rydeen gPad GCOM701 Android Tablet

Posted in Tablet PC by Conner Flynn on September 7th, 2010

Rydeen Mobile is getting ready to unveil their latest Android tablet, the gPad GCOM701. It comes in both black and white color options and packs a 7-inch 800 x 480 TFT resistive touchscreen display.

Some other features include an 800MHz Marvell Armada 166 processor, 2GB RAM, a microSD card slot (up to 32GB), a front-facing camera, GPS, WiFi, Bluetooth, 2x USB 2.0 ports, a 3.5mm headset jack and has an Android OS running the show.

Mad Catz Call Of Duty: Spec Ops Limited Edition Headphones

Posted in Headphones by Conner Flynn on September 7th, 2010

Those mad cats over at Mad Catz have unveiled their new line of gaming headphones which pay tribute to CoD, the Mad Catz Call Of Duty: Spec Ops headphones. These limited edition headphones will be available for the Sony PlayStation 3, Microsoft Xbox 360, and of course the PC.

These headphones feature 5.1 Dolby Digital sound and a detachable microphone. The PS3 and Microsoft Xbox 360 versions are available in true or virtual 5.1 and retail for $249 and $199.

Klipsch launches three new iPhone-compatible headphones

Posted in Headphones by Conner Flynn on September 7th, 2010

Klipsch has introduced three new iPhone-compatible headphones in the Image One, Image S5i Rugged and Image S3. The Klipsch Image One is the company’s first on-ear headphones and features a three-button remote specially made for the iPhone, iPod or iPad.

The Klipsch Image S5i Rugged headphones come with a three button remote that can survive some moisture, but isn’t fully waterproof. Lastly, the Klipsch Image S3 headphones can be used with any device like an iPod or an MP3 player since it features a 3.5mm audio jack.

Best Buy backs off the Samsung Gem

Posted in Best Buy by Conner Flynn on September 7th, 2010

You might remember last week when the Samsung Gem was listed in the Best Buy buyers guide. It was listed as “coming soon”, giving us the impression that it was in fact coming soon.

But now Best Buy has issued a statement about the device, claiming that it made a mistake and that there is no official launch date for the Samsung Gem just yet. They mention nothing else about the phone. All we can do is wait for the next leak and hope it comes soon.

Mophie confirms Juice Pack Air for iPhone 4

Posted in iPhone Accessories by Conner Flynn on September 7th, 2010

Looks like the rumors were true. Mophie has just released the Juice Pack Air for the iPhone 4 which serves as a protective case and includes a built-in 1,500mAh lithium-polymer batter to keep your iPhone 4 juiced at all times.

The Juice Pack Air offers up to 6 hours of extra talk time on 3G networks, up to 12 hours on 2G networks, up to 36 hours of added music or 9 hours of video. The Juice Pack Air is currently available for purchase and will run you $80.

Samsung Fascinate gets official, launching September 9 for $199, September 8 online

Posted in Samsung by Conner Flynn on September 7th, 2010

The Fascinate finally has an official release date: September 9. The 8th online. That’s tomorrow for all of you who have been drooling and waiting patiently.

It won’t be long now until you have it in your hands. Pricing is your usual $199 on a two-year contract, with a $100 mail-in rebate. If you have the patience for the rebate that is.

TomTom Go Live 1000 series navigation units

Posted in GPS by Conner Flynn on September 7th, 2010

Soon you will be able to get TomTom’s Go Live 1000 navigation unit. If you’re in Europe, anyway. The company has announced that the 4.3-inch GPS will be available this month, and will soon be followed by the Go Live 1005 in October, which has a larger 5-inch screen.

Both screens are capacitive, with TomTom’s “Fluid Touch”. There’s also a new magnetic windshield mount that lets you easily remove the device when you leave the car. You’ll also get a year of free “HD Traffic” information with each, along with TomTom Weather, IQ Routes, and Local Search with Google.

Google TV to launch this year, Samsung may want Android for its TVs

Posted in Google by Conner Flynn on September 7th, 2010

We all knew that Android was going to hit TVs in a big way and now things are starting to happen. We already have an Android powered set from Lava, and now Google has designs on your television too. Samsung is thinking about Android for its sets and the Google TV service is on track for launch this autumn.

Samsung’s plans are uncertain, however about half of the company’s 3-D TVs have web browsers, and that figure will increase over the next couple years.

Philips Home Control Dual is a QWERTY remote

Posted in Philips by Conner Flynn on September 7th, 2010

Sure, there are plenty of QWERTY remotes available, but they just aren’t all that sexy. At least they weren’t, until now. Philips’ Home Control division is upping the sexy by launching this Dual remote just for you.

It’s a minimal remote on one side and the full QWERTY on the other. It sounds like there’s also an optical track pad in there as well. No release date or price yet, but we want one anyway.

HyperMac HyperDrive iPad Hard Drive

Posted in iPad accessories by Conner Flynn on September 7th, 2010

If you need more iPad storage space, then you might consider the new HyperDrive from HyperMac. The HyperDrive is an external hard drive for the Apple iPad that delivers up to 750GB of storage to your iPad.

This device connects via Apple’s camera connection kit. The HyperDrive comes packed with a 3.2-inch color display and a d-pad with menu buttons for navigation. There’s also a built-in memory card reader. HyperDrive prices start at $249 for the basic model. The 750GB model is $599.

Doctor Who sonic screwdriver Wiimote

Posted in Wii Accessories by Conner Flynn on September 7th, 2010

Dr. Who fans who love playing the Nintendo Wii will be pleased to know that the Doctor Who sonic screwdriver is coming soon. They are available as a custom Wiimote as well as Nintendo DS stylus for a few upcoming titles.

The Wii game Doctor Who: Return To Earth and Nintendo DS title Doctor Who: Evacuation Earth, are scheduled to arrive in time for Christmas alongside these sonic screwdriver add-ons.