Archive for 2011

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.

BlueAnt S3 Speakerphone launches at CES

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

BlueAnt, makers of all kinds of Bluetooth gear has launched a new device at CES 2011 called the S3. It connects to the visor in your car and offers hands free calling as well as a lot of other features. The device features a convenient auto reconnect that connects your phone back to the S3 each time you get in or out of the car. It also supports text-to-speech for text messages when used with a separate downloadable app.

The S3 will cost you $79.99 and ships in the first quarter of 2011. It can also be paired with two devices at one time and supports five languages. In addition to the other features, the speaker is full-duplex and it has wind and echo cancellation.

iRiver to show off new Story HD e-Reader at CES

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

It’s been awhile since we have heard anything from iRiver, but now they’re getting ready to release the iRiver Story HD in the second quarter. They are calling it “the World’s highest resolution 6-inch e-reader,” and the Story HD now has improved page turns and an e-paper display from LG. The display delivers a resolution of 768×1024 pixels and can support PDF/ePub formats using DRM.

Other features include built in WiFi, up to three weeks of battery life, and a QWERTY keypad. We don’t have many other details at the moment, but we should know more in a few days once it makes an appearance at CES.

Enspert launches Identity Tab E301 at CES

Posted in Tablet PC by Conner Flynn on January 6th, 2011

Korean electronics maker Enspert has just unveiled the Enspert Identity Tab E301 at CES 2011. The tablet is powered by a 1GHz processor, with Google Android 2.3 Gingerbread and a 7-inch display. This one is about education and entertainment.

The Enspert Identity Tab E301 comes in three versions. There’s a WiFi model, 3G, or WiFi and 3G. The screen has wide viewing angles and the Korean version will come with a TV tuner for your on the go entertainment needs.

Western Digital launches 750GB Scorpio Black 2.5-Inch Hard Drive

Posted in Western Digital by Conner Flynn on January 6th, 2011

We can never have enough storage options these days and this latest is from Western Digital, who has announced a new storage capacity for its Scorpio Black hard drive line, by launching this 750GB model.

This 2.5-inch hard drive features an SATA 3.0 Gbps interface, 16MB of buffer and works at 7200 RPM. If you like how this one is spinning, the 750GB Scorpio Black is priced at just $149. That’s a pretty decent price.

MSI WindTop AE2210 22-inch All-in-one PC with Intel Core i7 CPU

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

MSI has unveiled their latest new all-in-one desktop PC, the MSI WindTop AE2210, which packs Intel’s new Sandy Bridge platform inside. This AIO features a 22-inch multitouch screen with a 16:9 aspect ratio and a 1080P Full HD high resolution panel.

Some other features include an Intel Core i7 processor, DirectX 11-capable integrated graphics, an HDMI input and two USB 3.0 ports for high speed data transfer. This MSI WindTop AE2210 22-inch all-in-one PC will arrive in the first quarter of 2011.

Nike+ SportWatch GPS will get you in shape

Posted in Exercise Gadgets by Conner Flynn on January 6th, 2011

The new Nike+ SportWatch GPS powered by TomTom is like a fitness coach. One that will track what you do, track how you do it, and then makes you do it again you filthy maggot. Double time! Okay, maybe it isn’t that motivating, but it will help.

The Nike+ SportWatch GPS combines the accuracy of GPS with the shoe-based Nike+ sensor (attached to your iPod Nano) to track time, pace, distance, calories burned, and heart rate, as you do your daily run. It will actually talk to you through your iPod Nano. The Nike Senor translates your workout data from the Sport Kit to your iPod Nano, which can then be connected to NikePlus.com.

Idapt i2+ universal charging dock will charge your Nexus S and your iPhone 4 at the same time

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

The Idapt i2+ has undergone a huge makeover compared to the original and this one will allow you to simultaneously charge three mobile / USB devices. The charging dock ships with a wide variety of tips, letting you charge a Nexus One, BlackBerry, iPod, iPhone, PSP, GPS system or pretty much any combination you want.

There are two docking ports on the top, and a spare USB port for a third item. It will ship in several colors this spring, but we have no pricing info yet.

Lenovo L2363d 3D monitor with 3D webcam and 3D glasses

Posted in 3D by Conner Flynn on January 6th, 2011

NVIDIA’s 3D Vision technology has been installed in the Lenovo L2363d, which features both 3D output and input, thanks to a pair of webcam lenses embedded in the top bezel. The 1920 x 1080 display is 23 inches diagonally and yes, it requires the active shutter glasses to enjoy the 3D content.

So what do you think? Is this the 3D monitor for you?

XPAND unveils world’s first personalized 3D glasses

Posted in 3D by Conner Flynn on January 6th, 2011

XPAND has announced the world’s first set of personalized, universal 3D glasses today at CES. They use LCD active shutter technology and are fully compatible with every make and model of 3D TV, computer and gaming console, and can be used in theaters.

With the accompanying iOS or Android app on your smartphone, you can even customize the viewing experience to fit your eyes’ unique needs. Pretty cool. These glasses communicate using Infrared, Bluetooth, Radio Frequency and DLP-Link, and you can expect them to hit stores in April of this year.

Parrot Asteroid Android-powered car stereo

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

You don’t see many radios powered by Google’s Android OS. The Asteroid by Parrot is one of the few to be powered by the Android OS and it also offers three USB ports that allow you to hook up your other devices, including a 3G card or GPS USB device.

You can play music from a variety of sources, like MP3 players or SD cards. Aside from that there’s also Parrot Maps, a service that offers turn-by-turn navigation and traffic and construction alerts. Bluetooth connectivity will give you voice dialing and hands-free calling, as well as voice-activated artist search.

HIDE laptop design concept

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

We love Apple’s MacBook Pro because of the sleek design, but this HIDE laptop concept design might just do a tad better. This laptop design has slim panels on the side of the display, which cover up the sides of the laptop and the ports, when the lid is closed.

And so it appears to be one solid piece of aluminum when closed. As a bonus, it also protects the peripheral ports from damage. This HIDE laptop concept would be easy to incorporate into today’s laptops and it makes good sense.

ECA launches the Gamers for Health program

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

Why do so many people think that gamers are unhealthy? Because we sit there playing for hours, not getting any exercise and eating junk food? That’s probably it. Well, now the Entertainment Consumers Association (ECA) wants to help gamers get healthier.

It has created an initiative called Gamers for Health, which will provide ECA members and the gaming community with the tools and resources necessary to help incorporate healthy living into gamer lifestyles.