Archive for January, 2011

OpenPeak OpenTablet 10 Android Tablet

Posted in Tablet PC by Conner Flynn on January 9th, 2011

The OpenTablet 10 runs on the Google Android platform and features a 10.1-inch touchscreen display with an intuitive navigation menu for easy access to information and entertainment. But what tablet doesn’t claim that?

Some other features include a 5-megapixel rear camera, a front-facing webcam for video calls, WiFi a/b/g/n, Bluetooth 2.1+EDR and optional 3G. There’s also an HDMI port, a microSD card slot, a micro USB 2.0 port and it has Gorilla Glass casing.

Verbatim Bluetooth Wireless iPad Keyboard

Posted in iPad accessories by Conner Flynn on January 9th, 2011

Verbatim has introduced its new Bluetooth Wireless Keyboard at CES. The wireless keyboard is compatible with iPad, iPhone, iPod touch, or other Bluetooth-enabled devices. The Verbatim Bluetooth Wireless Keyboard features a thin-profile that will fold up and store easily in carrying case for portability.

The device also comes with a stand for the iPhone, iPod touch, or your other handheld devices. A carrying case for the keyboard and iPhone stand are included.

Hanvon WISEreader E920 High-Resolution e-Book Reader

Posted in ebooks by Conner Flynn on January 9th, 2011

Hanvon is readying their first high-resolution e-Book reader, the ‘WISEreader E920′ for the already crowded mass market. The device is due to be out in June 2011 and will feature a 9.7-inch display with a 200 dpi resolution.

Other features include a microSD card slot (up to 32GB), a text-to-speech function, Chinese to English translation and a long-lasting battery good for up to 15 days in standby mode or over 10,000 pages of reading. There’s no info on pricing yet though.

Samsung Sliding PC 7 tablet with slide-out keyboard

Posted in Samsung by Conner Flynn on January 9th, 2011

Samsung has launched a tablet with a slide-out physical QWERTY keyboard. The device is powered by the Intel Atom “Oak Trail” processor and is based on the Windows 7 operating system. The slide-out keyboard gives you the option of a multi-touch display or full keyboard and mouse interface.

It features a 10.1-inch multi-touch display with a 340-nit brightness and HD resolution of 1366 x 768. Specs include: Intel Atom Oak Trail Z670 @ 1.66GHz, Genuine Windows 7 Home Premium, 2GB DDR2 Memory, 32GB or 64GB (mSATA SSD), Intel Integrated Graphics, Integrated speaker (0.8W x 2), USB 2.0, 4-in-1 memory card reader, HMDI out, 1.3MP Webcam, up to 9 hours battery, 802.11b/g/n WiFi; WiMax; 3G.

Razer Onza Xbox 360 controllers

Posted in Controllers by Conner Flynn on January 9th, 2011

Razer has announced its new generation of Xbox 360 gaming controllers. The Razer Onza Tournament Edition controllers are all about taking gaming precision to a new level. The Onza Xbox 360 controllers are aimed at the hardcore gamers, as it allows them to customize their resistance level with adjustable resistance analog sticks.

They can be adjusted loose for quick turning and tight, for more precise pointing. The backlit shoulder buttons allow you to map other controls, while face buttons allow for a response time like a quick mouse click. Gamers are already drooling over these.

Viliv X70 Windows 7 tablet with Oak Trail processor

Posted in Tablet PC by Conner Flynn on January 9th, 2011

Viliv’s newest tablet is the X70, which packs in a 1.5GHz Oak Trail processor. The 7-inch tablet with capacitive touch display also speeds up Windows 7 performance with both Home and Starter packs. It also delivers a 6.5 hour battery life.

Other features include a split keyboard that makes thumb typing easier, a 3-megapixel camera in back and a 1.3-megapixel camera up front, and an optical trackpad.

Snakebyte PlayStation 3 remote with IR and Bluetooth

Posted in PS3 by Conner Flynn on January 9th, 2011

Snakebyte’s Premium Bluetooth Remote has been announced at CES and it offers both Bluetooth and Infrared support, enabling it to control your PS3 and five other IR components. It also offers a backlit display, a built-in motion sensor, a built-in Li-ion battery and support for updatable firmware.

It looks pretty sexy. Look for it to ship this April for $49.99. Since it has both IR and bluetooth it should make it super easy to integrate this into your home theater setup.

JVC TH-BC3 and TH-BC1 Soundbars

Posted in JVC by Conner Flynn on January 8th, 2011

JVC’s TH-BC3 and TH-BC1 soundbars look pretty sweet. They use SRS StudioSound HD which processes up to 6.1 channels for playback over two speakers or headphones. The entry-level JVC TH-BC1 is a 60-watt (30 watts per channel) two-channel SRS StudioSound HD front surround soundbar that features a built-in FM tuner, an analog input and two digital audio inputs, and a subwoofer pre-out.

The high-end JVC TH-BC3 has a push-open dock for your iPod and iPhone, an HDMI 1.4 port, 3D Video ready pass through, ARC (Audio Return Channel), an FM tuner and a video output for iPod and iPhone. So how much do they cost? The JVC TH-BC1 will be available in January for $149.95, while the JVC TH-BC3 will be released in February for $249.95.

Nintendo 3DS only offers 3 to 8 hours of play per charge

Posted in Nintendo 3DS by Conner Flynn on January 8th, 2011

If you buy the 3DS you might want to consider a wall charger as well. Nintendo has unveiled figures for the 3DS’ battery life, and compared with its predecessors, it doesn’t look good. The official numbers are three to five hours per game, or five to eight hours if playing an older DS title. It takes up to three hours 30 minutes to fully recharge.

The DS gave us 10 to 14 hours, DS Lite 15 to 19 hours, DSi 9 to 14 hours, and DSi XL 13 to 17 hours. It’s safe to say you won’t be having any all-nighters playing a 3D Mario game on this thing unless you are plugged in.

Acer unveils Android-based Liquid Mini and beTouch handsets

Posted in Acer by Conner Flynn on January 7th, 2011

Acer has introduced two new Android-based handsets. The Liquid Mini and beTouch E210 are aimed at entry-level users and both ship with Android 2.2. The Liquid Mini features a 3.2-inch 480×320 touchscreen with a 600MHz processor and a five-megapixel camera.

The beTouch E210 has a smaller 2.6-inch touchscreen, a portrait QWERTY keyboard and a 416Mhz processor. Both are equipped with Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS and FM radios. You can expect them in April and March in the UK. No pricing or plans for a North American release as yet.

Viewsonic ViewPad 4 Android tablet/phone

Posted in Tablet PC by Conner Flynn on January 7th, 2011

Is it a tablet or a phone? Both. At CES Viewsonic has unveiled its 4-inch Android 2.2 phone, which is an obvious competitor to the Dell Streak. The phone looks like a tablet more than a phone, but it does include calling features.

Whether you call it a phone or a tablet, $549 will get a device with a 4.1-inch display, 1GHz Qualcomm processor, web browser, Swype input, 5-megapixel rear-facing camera and a 3-megapixel front-facing camera. It’s a tabphone. Wait, it’s a Phablet!

Speakal introduces Windows 7 office phone

Posted in Telephones by Conner Flynn on January 7th, 2011

We’ve seen desk phones powered by Android, but this is probably the first we’ve seen that is powered by Microsoft’s Windows 7. Speakal is showing the device off at CES and it is dubbed the BTS8. The operating system allows users to manage and record phone calls, answer emails and even video chat thanks to the integrated webcam and Skype.

It also features a web browser, it can receive faxes, SMS text messaging, media player, contact management, calendar and VGA output. The company’s CEO says you can save up to 90% of the power regularly used by a desktop computer.

Xperia Play PlayStation Phone shows up in Chinese site

Posted in Mobile Phones by Conner Flynn on January 7th, 2011

The PlayStation Phone/Xperia Play has surfaced several times now it isn’t done teasing us since it has now surfaced again on a Chinese site. According to the latest leak, the phone is confirmed to feature a 1GHz Snapdragon processor and a Qualcomm Adreno 205 GPU.

It looks like the phone will feature a 4-inch 854 x 480 pixel resolution display, a 1500mAh battery, 5-megapixel autofocus camera, LED flash, microSD card slot, microUSB port and a secondary mic for noise cancellation. We can’t wait for this one to become available.

Mac App Store hits one million downloads in first day

Posted in Apple by Conner Flynn on January 7th, 2011

Apple’s Mac App Store got off to a shaky start since it didn’t take long after the store was launched for people to figure out how to get some apps off without paying. But there’s some better news today. Apple has officially confirmed that over a million apps have been downloaded from the store in its first day in business.

Since the store offers over 1,000 free and paid apps, it wasn’t going to take long to hit that mark. The Mac App Store is available for Snow Leopard users through a Software Update as part of OS X 10.6.6 if you haven’t checked it out already.

Panasonic Blu-ray Players now with Skype

Posted in Panasonic by Conner Flynn on January 6th, 2011

CES is in full swing and another of the cool things unveiled is that Panasonic and Skype have announced a partnership that will allow Skype voice and video calling on any 2011 Panasonic VIERA CAST-enabled Blu-ray Disc Player. So you can either pop in a Blu-Ray disc or spend some time with your loved ones face to face.

Skype-to-Skype voice and video calls are free. Calls to landline or mobile rates use Skype’s low rates with other options like: receiving inbound calls, voicemail, and conference calls with up to 24 other parties. All you need is a VIERA CAST-enabled Blu-ray Disc Player, HDTV and a Skype compatible web camera and an Internet connection.