Fit-PC2 - World’s Smallest PC gets Atom

Remember the fit-PC Slim, the world’s smallest PC that is powered by a 500MHz AMD processor and up to 512MB RAM. Recently, CompuLab introduces the fit-PC2 that gets Intel’s Atom processor.

The fit-PC2 is still tiny. It is boosted by either Atom Z530 1.6GHz or Z510 1.1GHz processor with Intel’s US15W SCH chipset and GMA500 integrated graphics. The fit-PC2 has 1GB RAM, a 2.5-inch SATA hard drive bay and a miniSD card slot. It offers a HDMI HD output port.

Fit-PC2 comes with Ethernet LAN port and built-in WiFi 802.11g connectivity. It has six USB ports. CompuLab will accpet orders in May 2009. Like the Fit-PC, the fit-PC2 will be available in several versions:

- fit-PC2 Diskless - Atom Z510, 1GB RAM, $245
- fit-PC2 Linux Value - Atom Z510, 1GB RAM, 160GB HDD, Ubuntu Linux 8.04, $299
- fit-PC2 Linux Performance - Atom Z530, 1GB RAM, 160GB HDD, WiFi, Ubuntu Linux 8.04, $359
- fit-PC2 XP - Atom Z530, 1GB RAM, 160GB HDD, WiFi, Windows XP Home SP3, $396

Sonix7 Media Pro PMP With 20-hours of Battery Life

The Sonix7 Media Pro is perfect for those who want a PMP with a long lasting battery life. The gadget features a 3.2-inch touchscreen display and an impressive 20-hours of video playback on a single charge. The player also packs a camera, MP4, AVI and Xvid support, plus eBook capability. You can buy the 8GB and 16GB models for £89.99($136) and £104.99($159), respectively.

Toshiba Releases Dynabook Satellite TXW/67JW Laptop

Toshiba has exclusively launched the Dynabook Satellite TXW/67JW on its e-Store. The notebook is powered by an Intel Core 2 Duo P8700 2.53GHz CPU with an Intel GM45 Express chipset, a 4GB RAM, a 16-inch 1,366 x 768 resolution LCD display, a 320GB hard drive, a DVD Super Multi drive, and Wi-Fi connectivity. The Toshiba Dynabook Satellite TXW/67JW retails for approx. $1,412 in Japan.

Body Check Ball

The Body Check Ball is very useful, especially if you are concern about your health. The device has a backlit LCD screen that displays vital information about your bone density, body fat and muscle ratio. It is easy to use. You just need to hold the ball in the palms of both hands, and then a pair of electrodes will detect your health stats by passing signals through your palms. The Body Check Ball retails for $39 each.

Samsung’s 55-inch Touch of Color LCD HDTV

Samsung’s latest 55-inch Touch of Color LCD HDTV, the LN55B650, supports 100,000:1 contrast ratio, 1080p resolution, 120Hz, and Medi@2.0 that enables you to receive content over Yahoo! and Flickr directly onto the screen. The 120Hz technology eliminates motion blur and creates smooth transitions between frames. You can also remotely access your PCs’ personal media collection and download them to the TV via DLNA-certified connectivity. Its USB 2.0 multi-media center allows users to connect a flash drive or a digital camera quickly and easily. If you are interested, you can purchase the Samsung LN55B650 for $2,999.99.

Brando’s Cockroach USB Flash Drives

Brando has recently released a fully functional 8GB flash drive that was encased in an urethane rubber of cockroach. The drive is compatible with Mac and Windows, and includes a protective cover for the USB connector. The Cockroach USB flash drive is priced at only $33 a pop.

Latest Windows Mobile Smartphone from AT&T

AT&T has rolled out the new Windows Mobile-powered smartphone for its customer. Known as the Samsung a167, the cell phone is categorized under the GoPhone family, allowing you to pay-as-you-go. The handset features dual-band GSM/GPRS connectivity (850/1900 MHz), a 128 x 160 internal CSTN display, web browser, a 2MB internal memory and a VGA camera. The phone is also cheap. You can purchase the AT&T Samsung a167 for only $69.99 each, without contract agreement.

Pentax Optio E75 10MP Digicam

If you plan to buy a new 10-megapixel digicam this week, then you can choose the Pentax Optio E75. The camera has a 3x optical zoom, a 2.7-inch LCD display at 230k resolution, and an automatic scene modes. This new digicam comes with an ISO range of 80 to 1600, Face Detection, Face-priority and Automatic Smile Detection modes. The Pentax Optio E75 will be powered by two AA batteries and retails for €120 ($160) in Europe.

Extech MC108 Digital Mini Microscope

If you’re looking for a pocket-friendly microscope, then check out Extech MC108 Digital Mini Microscope. This compact device is packed with a 1.8-inch LCD, a 300,000 pixel CMOS sensor and an impressive 7x to 27x optical zoom lens with a 4x digital zoom for a total of 108x magnification. It also integrates four bright LEDs for lighting and a sufficient internal memory to save up to 60 images in 320 x 240 resolution. This mini microscope runs on three AAA batteries and sells for $299.99.

iRiver P.ple P7 Touchscreen PMP

iRiver P.ple P7 is the company’s latest 4.3-inch touchscreen PMP for the Korean Market that comes with a magazine-style layout for a GUI. The device supports most of video file formats including AVI, WMV, MP4, RM/RMVB, DAT/MPG, 3GP/K3G, FLV and more. Other interesting features include an FM radio, a photo/text viewer, a voice recorder, a microSD card slot and up to 35 hours of music playback. The P.ple P7 is available in two different versions, either an 8GB or a 16GB version. The 8GB version sells for less than 200,00 KRW.

Microsoft Windows Internet Explorer 8

Windows Internet Explorer 8 (abbreviated IE8) is the latest web browser developed by Microsoft in the long running Internet Explorer browser series. The browser was released on March 19, 2009 for Windows XP, Windows Server 2003, Windows Vista and Windows Server 2008. Both 32-bit and 64-bit builds are available. It is the successor to Internet Explorer 7, released in 2006, and is the default browser for the upcoming Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 operating systems.

According to Microsoft, security, ease of use, and improvements in RSS, Cascading Style Sheets, and Ajax support were its priorities for Internet Explorer 8.


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Dell Releases New Eco-friendly LCD Monitors

Dell has recently launched three new eco-friendly monitors that have met EPEAT Gold and Energy Star standards. The 22-inch Dell P2210 provides 1,680 x 1,050 pixels with VGA, DVI-D with HDCP, DisplayPort, and four USB 2.0 ports, while the 19-inch Dell E190S has a 1,280 x 1,024 resolution with an 800:1 contrast ratio and a 250 cd/m2 brightness level. And finally, the 17-inch E170S comes with a 1,280 x 1,024 resolution and a VGA port. Dell is selling the P2210, E190S and E170S for $240, $130 and $110, respectively.

ASUS Eee Keyboard Set To Ship In June

Back in January we reviewed about ASUS’s upcoming Eee Keyboard, now according to Engadget, ASUS is planning on releasing the Eee Keyboard by the end of next month, however, pricing info is still unknown at the moment. As a reminder, this new keyboard is equipped with an Intel Atom N270 processor, a 5-inch touchscreen display with 800 x 480 resolution, a 32GB SSD, stereo speakers, a microphone, an HDMI output and WiFi or Bluetooth connectivity. More details will be revealed at the upcoming Computex conference in Taipei.

Solar-powered iUnika Netbooks

Spanish electronics company iUnika has recently rolled out four new netbooks including several solar powered models. These solar-powered models are perfect for those who like to use eco-friendly gadgets since they feature plastic cases made of biodegradable starch and cellulose. Weighing at only 700 grams (about 1.5 pounds), iUnika netbooks feature a 400MHz MIPS processor, a 7-inch (800 x 480) pixel LCD display and run on Linux operating system. You can buy these green netbooks for around $177 to $218 each.

Super Talent Upgrades UltraDrive Series SSDs

Super Talent has released a new firmware upgrade ‘Firmware Version 1370′ for their UltraDrive SSDs, which enables improved performance when used with Microsoft Windows 7. This new firmware increases the maximum read and write of both the UltraDrive ME and UltraDrive LE to 260 MB/sec while reading and 200 MB/sec (ME) and 210 MB/sec (LE) when writing. In addition, Super Talent has also released the UltraDrive Performance Refresh Tool, an app which can refresh SSD performance. The new firmware upgrade tool is now available at Super Talent official website.

Two BenQ C Series Camera Series

BenQ today unveiled two members of its popular C series digicam with the launch of the 10MP DC C1020 and the 12MP DC C1220. Both cameras feature a 3x optical zoom, Super-Shake-Free mode with high-ISO supported, Smile Catch mode and video recording with optical zoom at a resolution of 16:9 (720×400) with 30 frames per second. The C1020 has a 2.5-inch LCD (6.3 cm diagonal), meanwhile the C1220 features a bigger 2.7-inch LCD. Pricing info is still unknown.

Cube H200HD PMP with HDMI

Cube has just announced the successor to the Cube H100HD, the first PMP with a 1080i Video-out. However, there is no further info about the Cube H200HD PMP. Stay tuned for more updates.

OWC Express USB 2.0 Enclosure

OWC has rolled out its latest enclosure namely the Express USB 2.0. This pocket-sized, USB 2.0 bus powered enclosure can hold a 2.5-inch SATA I/II hard drive with up to 9.5mm height. It works with both Mac and Windows systems and supports USB 2.0 as well as USB 1.1. The OWC Express USB 2.0 Enclosure is available in three color options including white, black and silver for $19.99 each.

Alhambra Internet Radio

The Alhambra internet radio receiver merges both old and new styles together in a single device. Designed by Carlos Torres, the gadget features a retro design but has modern technology on the inside. It can stream in music to every corner of your home using Wi-Fi connectivity. The Alhambra internet radio also comes with two speakers that look like nuclear power plants.

LG Viewty Smart To Be Released in UK

If you are living in the UK then you will be able to buy the LG Viewty Smart when it is released next month. In case you didn’t know, the handset features a 3-inch touchscreen display, WVGA resolution, 7.2Mbps HSDPA connectivity, aGPS support, Wi-Fi and the 3D S-Class UI. You can also take high quality pictures using its 8MP digital camera. Unfortunately, the pricing info is still unavailable.

Logitech G15 and G19 Keyboards With Windows Sideshow

If you are a hardcore gamer, then you should have the Logitech G15 and G19 gaming keyboards that support Windows Sideshow software. The Sideshow allows users to see their latest emails, alerts and playlists while the main screen is busy displaying the latest game graphics. This software supports both monochrome and color GamePanel devices, including the G13 gameboard, G15 and G19 keyboards, as well as the Logitech Z-10 speakers and the new SpacePilot PRO from 3DConnexion.

LG HB954TBW Blu-Ray Home Theater Combo With An iPod Dock

LG Korea has added a new Blu-Ray 5.1 Home Theater combo to their range with the introduction of the HB954TBW that comes equipped with an iPod dock. Unfortunately, there’s not much information given at the moment, but from what we heard this iPod dock will accept all iPod models allowing you to listen to any song within your devices. The HB954TBW will be sold in Korea for around 1,299,000 KRW ($1,038).

Yashica DVC575 HD Camcorder

The new Yashica DVC575 HD camcorder from Exemode is now available in the Japanese market. There is nothing special in this camcorder, since it only features a 5MP CMOS sensor with a 720/30p video recording capabilities, a 128MB of internal memory, a 3x Digital Zoom and a 2.5-inch LCD display. The Yashica DVC575 HD camcorder retails for 14800 Yen or around $154.

Muji Wall-mounted CD Player

The Muji Wall-mounted CD Player features speakers that are built into the body of the CD player. You just simply pull the cable to play a disk. Meanwhile, volume and search controls are located on the top of the CD player. Available in black or white, this easy-to-use CD player is available only in the States for $178 a piece.

Mitsubishi’s Compact DLP Data Projector

Mitsubishi today announced their brand new compact DLP Projector, the LVP-XD95ST, which is scheduled to be released on May 18th, 2009. This 1024×768 DLP data projector is perfect for use in the schools, office, or home. Priced at 100,000 Yen ($1,048), this 1024×768 DLP data projector displays a 60-inch image from only 1.1-meter (Super-Short focus lens). It also has a brightness level of 2200 lumens and a contrast ration of 2000:1.

VuPoint FC-C520-VP Slide & Film Scanner

The VuPoint FC-C520-VP Slide & Film Scanner allows you to scan any of your old 35 mm slides and negatives and convert them into digital images. It comes with an impressive 5 megapixel sensor, a 2.4-inch preview display, USB 1.1 interface, a 32MB of internal memory and an SD card slot (up to 8GB). The VuPoint FC-C520-VP Slide & Film Scanner is priced at $129.99.

Gear4 crg-60 iPod Clock Radio

Here is the latest iPod and alarm clock from gear4. The crg-60 is able to wake you up with music from your iPod or FM radio. This iPod dock only needs 6 AA batteries to operate or you can also use a power outlet, so you can recharge your iPod while it is docked. If you are interested, you can pre-order the crg-60 right now at gear4’s online store for £34.99 ($54). The gear4 crg-60 iPod Clock Radio will be released in June this year.

Silicon Case to Protect Your Samsung Omnia

You can now protect your beloved Samsung Omnia cell phone with a silicon case from AGF Korea. The “Puremate” silicon case is currently available in black or white and comes with a screen protection film to protect your Omnia’s screen from scratches. The Puremate is now available in Japan for approx. $15 each.

World’s First Notebook with 512GB SSD

Toshiba’s 12.1-inch Dynabook SS RX2/WAJ is the first laptop in the world that features a 512GB SSD. Measuring only 19.5 - 25.5mm thick and weighing at 1.1-kg(less than 2.5-pounds), the laptop comes equipped with a Core 2 Duo SU9400 CPU, and a battery that lasts up to 12-hours of operating time. The Toshiba Dynabook SS RX2 will be launched on May 14th, 2009 in Japan for 423,000 Yen ($4,429).

UMID mbook M1D Multimedia e-dictionaries

UMID comes back with their new multimedia e-dictionaries in South Korea. Dubbed as the mbook M1D, the gadget is powered by a 1.1GHz Intel Atom processor with a 4.8-inch touchscreen display, Microsoft Windows XP OS, a 512MB RAM, a 16GB SSD, Bluetooth and Wi-Fi connectivity and a microSD memory card slot. No word on pricing at this time.

BTLS90, The “Desk-Less” Mouse From Filco

FILCO has rolled out its latest 2 in 1 mouse namely the BTLS90. This particular mouse is rather unique when compared to most mouses, it features a gyro sensor allowing you to use it either on a desk/table or in the ‘air’ just like a regular Wiimote. Other features include an 800dpi resolution along with a USB-rechargeable 550mAh internal battery. Pricing and availability are still unknown.

Moneual 701 Jewelry Ultra Luxurious PC

While most people with $30,000 to spare would use to to purchase a car, stash it away for a rainy day or even place a downpayment on a second home, a few rich geeks might contemplate on purchasing a $30,000 luxury multimedia computer known as 701 Jewelry. This piece of machinery is adorned with gold, brass and Swarovski Signature Jewelry, and comes with a 7" touchscreen display. Underneath the luxurious exterior you will find full HD video playback supported in addition to an Intel Core 2 Duo processor and Windows Vista OS. Who do you think will pick up something like this to adorn their home?

Ski Home Simulator is for every ski lover

The Ski Home Simulator from Proidee is ideal for every ski lover, from amateur to professional. The ski simulator features 32 racetracks and slopes in the most famous ski resorts in the world. Professionals master slopes in career mode, beginners start in practice mode. The ski simulator vibrates, rotates, tilts - exactly like a real ski descent. It comes loaded with “Alpine Ski Racing 2007″ software to train you without a computer professional ski and fitness trainer. A microchip transmits your movements on the screen simultaneously to help you track your performance. This German ski simulator sells for around $2285. - Source

Novatel’s MiFi 2200 Portable EV-DO Router

Sprint has released the Novatel Wireless MiFi 2200 portable EV-DO router for use on its network. The battery-powered EV-DO router allows users to connect up to five WiFi-enabled devices to Sprint’s EV-DO Rev. A network, and it’ll be marketed in stores as the Sprint Mobile Hotspot. According to the carrier, this device will be the first in the US to support MiFi’s GPS capabilities, allowing users to take advantage of select location and mapping applications.

Borg Protege Displays

Borg Displays comes back with a couple of touchscreen panel PCs that were specially developed for home control, energy management, kiosks and digital signage purposes. The Protege 15 and Protege 8 are powered by either a 1GHz Via Eden or 500MHz AMD Geode LX800 processor, Gigabit Ethernet connectivity, a 512MB RAM, a 128MB Disk On Module (capable of hitting 4GB), a CompactFlash slot and an IDE connector. The larger 15-inch display has a 1,024 x 768 resolution, meanwhile the 8-inch model supports a 800 x 600 resolution.

Asus P6T7 WS SuperComputer Motherboard

Asus just announced its P6T7 WS SuperComputer motherboard that features seven PCI-E Gen2 x16 slots. The motherboard also holds the distinction of being certified for NVIDIA Tesla GPU computing, and can run up to three NVIDIA Tesla cards and one NVIDIA Quadro card simultaneously that produces 960 parallel processing cores. Other features include flexible high speed I/O, graphics and computing options. No word on pricing or availability.

Sharp’s Full HD LCD TV ‘AQUOS D Series’

Sharp is set to release four new energy-saving full HD LCD TVs ‘AQUOS D Series’ that are available in 32-inch, 40-inch, 46-inch and 52-inch models. Some of the features the D Series offers include an advanced new image-improvement technology ‘high-quality master engine’ for increasing the video quality, an internet connection capability, a 15000:1 contrast ratio, a 1920 x 1080 resolution and much more. The 32-inch model is priced at 200,000 Yen, the 40-inch for 250,000 Yen, the 46-inch for 350,000 Yen and the 52-inch for 450,000 yen, all will be available in Japanese Market starting June 10.