Archive for 2011

Sansa unveils universal 3D glasses

Posted in 3D by Conner Flynn on January 18th, 2011

3D TVs are gaining in popularity, but it will take time for many to adopt it. Regular 3D TV, which requires glasses might be embraced more if…well if you ditch the glasses. They are nerdy and expensive. That’s why Sansa is offering Universal 3D glasses. I mean, what if you buy a 3D TV and you lose the glasses? Or they break?

Well, Sansa’s 3D glasses will recognize 3D signals coming in from any 3D TV. The glasses cost $100 a pair. Still expensive, but at least they work across the board. They recharge via a USB cable and can be purchased in 3 different sizes, small, medium and large and they even come with a nose piece if you wear spectacles.

Sony MHS-FS3 3D Bloggie Touch Camera available for Pre-Order

Posted in Sony by Conner Flynn on January 18th, 2011

The Sony MHS-FS3 3D Bloggie Touch Camera was unveiled at CES 2011 is now available for pre-order. It features a 2.4″ LCD touchscreen and an LED light for taking photographs in low-light situations. With this camera, you can capture 2D or 3D videos which you can play on Sony Bravia 3D HDTVs or the new VAIO F3D laptop.

You can also quickly upload pictures and videos to Facebook, YouTube, Flickr, and Picasa through the USB cable. Great if you are sharing photos constantly. You can find it on Amazon for $249.99.

FastMac U-Socket now shipping

Posted in USB by Conner Flynn on January 18th, 2011

FastMac’s wall socket that offers a pair of standard 110V power outlets along with two USB ports is finally shipping. If you ordered early enough, chances are you’ve already gotten a confirmation email and it is on it’s way.

You still have to be patient, as the site promises a three to four week delivery time for orders placed today, but at least things are moving nicely. It won’t be long before you are using standard plugs and USB side by side.

Dell Streak 7 releasing February 2nd?

Posted in Dell by Conner Flynn on January 17th, 2011

The guys over at TmoNews have some news about Dell’s 7″ Android tablet. The Dell Streak 7, which is T-Mobile’s first 4G tablet, may arrive on February 2. The Dell Streak 7 runs Android 2.2 as an OS on a dual-core Tegra 2 processor.

There’s also a 7″ touchscreen, a rear camera, a 1.3 megapixel front camera, 32GB of internal storage, WiFi, Bluetooth and GPS. Sadly there’s no info about pricing yet, but we should know soon since that date isn’t far off.

$40 PlayStation 3 removed from Target’s website

Posted in PS3 by Conner Flynn on January 17th, 2011

Apparently some lucky folks may be getting a PlayStation 3 for just $39.99. We think. Of course word spread quickly about this promotion and thousands of orders must have been made while it was up. However, some 8 hours later, it was removed from the internet, replaced by an Error 404 page. It’s unclear if this was a mistake or a promotion, since Target and Amazon both listed the PlayStation 3 console for sale at $40. Our guess is a mistake, since $40 for a PS3 is just ridiculous.

But if you bought one, the PlayStation 3 console was legally purchased, so Target is bound to ship the console. And if that is accurate, the company is going to have some heavy losses because of this snafu.

The Millennium Table with 60 Classic Arcade Games

Posted in Furniture by Conner Flynn on January 17th, 2011

This tabletop arcade machine comes from Europe and was designed to be a coffee table/ arcade system. That’s what makes it a millennium table I guess. We need games in our tables in this millennium, otherwise it’s just a “so last century” table.

The arcade system holds 60 classic games including Space Invaders, Pac-Man, Asteroids etc. It features a 19″ LCD, fire buttons and a joy stick on both sides of the table for two player games. The Millennium Table retails for £1900.00 (or about $3010).

Sandisk Extreme Pro SDHC Card

Posted in SanDisk by Conner Flynn on January 17th, 2011

Sandisk has added another SDHC card to its roster, the SanDisk Extreme Pro SDHC UHS-I card, which features read and write speeds of up to 45MB/s. The new SanDisk Extreme Pro SDHC UHS-I card uses Ultra High Speed (UHS) technology from the newly released SD 3.0 specification.

If you feel the need for this kind of speed, the Sandisk Extreme Pro SDHC Card will be available in sizes ranging from 8GB to 32GB. The 8GB model will cost $109.99 while the 32GB model will retail for $349.99.

Samsung Galaxy Ace Specs

Posted in Samsung by Conner Flynn on January 17th, 2011

The Samsung Galaxy Ace (S5830), was previously thought to be called the Samsung Galaxy S Mini. As it turns out, it will have different names depending on which country it is sold in. According to MXphone, it will be called the Samsung Galaxy Cooper in India, and we now have a full list of specifications for the Samsung Galaxy Ace/Cooper.

It packs Google Android 2.2 Froyo, Samsung’s TouchWiz 3.0 UI, plus a 3.5 inch display with a resolution of 480 x 320 pixels. There is also HSDPA (7.2Mbps), 900/2100 MHz, EDGE/GPRS, 850/900/1800/1900 MHz, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA and A-GPS.

Eton Mobius iPhone Juice Pack

Posted in iPhone Accessories by Conner Flynn on January 17th, 2011

Eton Corporation has just announced the new Eton Mobius iPhone 4 battery pack, which will give you extra juice while you are out and about. The Eton Mobius can be charged via a USB port, but it is also equipped with a large enhanced Monocrystal solar panel on the back which is almost as big as the iPhone itself. Solar powered charging usually doesn’t look this good.

The Eton Mobius has a 1800mAh battery and will add about 20mm to your iPhone’s thickness, while doubling your iPhone’s battery life. It will charge your iPhone directly from the sun at a rate of 20minutes of talk time for every hour in the sun.

Han Solo and Greedo Bookends

Posted in Star Wars by Conner Flynn on January 17th, 2011

At last the dispute over whether Han shot first is laid to rest. It no longer matters, with these bookends, since, whoever shot first obviously shot some DVDs. You’ll also notice that the prequels aren’t there. Good call.

These are made out of poly-resin and each stands 6″ tall by 10″ wide when together. They are a limited number of 3500 pieces worldwide so you better hurry before these are gone. They will cost you $500.

iRiver U100 media player

Posted in Portable Meda Players by Conner Flynn on January 17th, 2011

iRiver’s next generation portable media players has been unveiled. Made for the Korean market, the U100 features a 3.1-inch, 320×480 touch screen, and built-in memory from 4GB, 8GB and 16GB sizes. The device comes in a several colors, including black, green, pink, black with pink accents and black with green accents.

Other features include Wi-Fi, a microSDHC slot, an FM Tuner and broad file format support for audio, photos and video. It also supports playing 720p video, though as you might expect, the display limits the output. It is sure to be trendy in Korea.

Steve Jobs takes medical leave from Apple

Posted in Apple by Conner Flynn on January 17th, 2011

Apple’s CEO Steve Jobs has just announced that the Apple Board has granted him a medical leave of absence. This leaves Tim Cook to be responsible for the day to day running of Apple while Jobs is away. We don’t have any details about what the medical leave relates too specifically, or how long he will be gone for.

The email that was sent out by Steve Jobs to Apple employees is below, and it does say that he will continue to be involved in Apple’s major decisions, which is great news for everyone.

Fujifilm FinePix X100 available for Pre-Order

Posted in Cameras by Conner Flynn on January 17th, 2011

Remember the Fujifilm FinePix X100? You know, the one with the retro looks that was announced back in September? Well, your wait is over. It is now available to pre-order if you have a spare $1,200.

To refresh your memory, the Fujifilm FinePix X100 features a 12.3 megapixel APS-C CMOS sensor, an EXR processor and it comes with a 23mm F2 Fujinon lens as well as Fujifilm’s new hybrid viewfinder, which works in optical and electronic modes.

Disney announces smartphones

Posted in Disney by Conner Flynn on January 17th, 2011

Disney Mobile will be unveiling a new range of Disney smartphones that your kids will definitely want. They will actually be rebranded Sharp Galapagos 003SH phones, that have 3D screens that don’t require special glasses, not brand new models.

Some features of these kid friendly phones include 3.8″ 3D-displays, a 9.6 megapixel camera, and Android 2.2. They will also come with a special @disney.ne.jp MMS address, Disney home screens, apps, widgets, emoticons and specially designed covers. No info on pricing yet, but they will be available in February.

Check your temperature with a mirror

Posted in Health by Conner Flynn on January 17th, 2011

NEC Avio Infrared Technologies have just released a new thermometer that can tell your temperature without you even having to touch it. No more sticking a thermometer into your mouth. The Thermo Mirror SX-01 will easily spot people who have a fever. As an example, if an office is worried about the spread of flu in the building, this device can quickly and easily check the temperature of a person before they enter the building. If they have a high temperature, they may not be allowed in, thus keeping the office healthier.

Just look into the mirror, and it will automatically measure the person’s temperature using infrared thermography. The Thermo Mirror will cost about $1,200.