CoolStuff

Logitech's MX Air Mouse ($150)

2007-07-12T06:10:00.000-07:00

Oh hey, that little fella looks familiar. Sure enough, the rechargeable Logitech MX Air Mouse we spied last month is getting real this morning. Touting Logitech's "Freespace" motion control, the Air Mouse combines MEMS sensors with DSP and 2.4GHz RF technology for both gestural motion-control and traditional laser mousing about. The Air Mouse attempts to bridge the gap between mouse and remote control with a touch-sensitive scroll-panel (instead of a scroll wheel) and dedicated pause/play and volume control buttons positioned down the center of the device. Push the volume button and flick the mouse right or left to increase or decrease the volume, respectively, at distances up to 30 feet away from your PC. Niiice. Better yet, it's shaped to impress when toted about in the trousers... gaRowl! Ships in the US and Europe for $150 sometime in August.

Alarming 'Ring' concept

2007-07-12T06:02:00.000-07:00

There's no shortage of bizarre creations that prevent you from oversleeping, but a Meng Fendi concept could actually help you (and your partner) wake up on the right side of the bed for a change. The simply-titled "Ring" sports an alarm clock dock with two times and a pair of wearable hoops, which enables you to wake up at a different time than your third-shift-workin' SO. Moreover, the elastic vibrating rings are donned at night, and simply provide a constant buzz to get your attention rather than wrecking your rest with a piercing array of beeps. Click on for a few more shots.

Nokia Bluetooth Headset

2007-06-19T08:56:00.000-07:00

BH-803

Look stylish on the go with the premium design of the Nokia Bluetooth Headset BH-803. The timeless look and feel of this premium Nokia design headset is complimented by its high quality audio with Digital Signal Processing (DSP), helping to drown out background noises and echoes, even in noisy surroundings. Controlling the volume is simple with its touch sensitive volume control and mute option. The light weight 11.3g, small size and fast charging capability make the Nokia Bluetooth Headset BH-803 the perfect addition to your mobile lifestyle.

The headset is expected to be available commercially during the third quarter of 2007 and is compatible with devices supporting Bluetooth Specification V1.1 and higher. The estimated cost of the Nokia Bluetooth Headset BH-803 is 140-160 euro

BH-604

This new Nokia Bluetooth stereo headset is a trusty friend for the music lover on the go. Offering excellent Hi-Fi audio quality, Nokia Bluetooth Headset BH-604 is quick to charge and comfortable to wear with its over-the-ear cup headphones. Take control of your tunes with the three media keys for play/pause/stop, fast-forward and rewind, or manage your headset with dedicated controls for power and call functions.

The Nokia Bluetooth Headset BH-604 is expected to be available commercially during the third quarter of 2007 and is compatible with devices supporting Bluetooth Specification V2.0. The estimated cost of the Nokia Bluetooth Headset BH-604 is 120-140 euro

BH-602

Professionals who want a dependable accessory for their lives on the go should look no further than the Nokia Bluetooth Headset BH-602. Talk at length (up to 11 hours) and enjoy exceptional audio quality, thanks to the headset's echo cancellation and noise reduction capabilities (DSP). With only 15 minutes of charging, you can talk for up to five hours. Keeping tabs on your battery status is easy with the LED battery level indicator. The Nokia Bluetooth Headset BH-602 includes convenient features like automatic volume adjustment and mute functionality, in addition to answer/end keys for redialing, call rejection, voice dial activation and hold/call swapping.

Nokia Bluetooth Headset BH-602 is expected to be available commercially during the third quarter of 2007 and is compatible with devices supporting Bluetooth Specification V1.1 and higher.The estimated cost of the Nokia Bluetooth Headset BH-602 is 75-90 euro

Creative Live! Cam Optia AF webcam ($169)

2007-06-19T08:52:00.000-07:00

Features

Certified Hi-Speed USB 2.0 high bandwidth allows the transfer of raw data from the webcam to the PC without compression, achieving superior video quality at 30 frames per second.
Creative Live! View technology encompasses all the video and imaging technologies and features that will deliver realistic or enhanced viewing experience, providing optimised light exposure, colour balance, and frame rates.
High quality, multi-element Precision Lens offer increased video clarity and sharper images, ensuring the best image quality.
Creative Smart Face Tracking technology automatically tracks face movements to keep the face constantly in the video frame.
Privacy control function switches the webcam off when it is twisted 90° downwards, preventing any video feed from accidentally flowing out.
The bundled handsfree stereo headset offers users an alternative for private conversation and can even be used for music listening.
Multi-axis swivel lets the webcam swivel horizontally up to 270° with forward and backward tilt, giving the maximum flexibility to achieve the best possible angle for videos and photos. If rotated backwards, the webcam automatically flips the image to the correct orientation.
Multi-usage base attaches easily to CRT monitors, LCD panels and notebook LCDs and sits comfortably on tables or other flat surfaces.
Creative Live! Cam Suite comprising of Creative Live! Cam Center, Creative Live! Cam Manager, Creative Live! Cam Console, Creative Photo Manager and Creative Photo Calendar for performing advanced video tasks such as motion detection, remote capturing, organizing and managing of photos and videos and more.

Space is the next tourist attraction

2007-06-19T08:24:00.000-07:00

We all know that today you don’t have to be an astronaut to get into space. All you need is a pile o cash and NASA can help you, as it is a profitable business. It’s no wonder then that space agencies are now focusing on cheaper methods to get tourists into space. One such agency is EADS, from Europe, who developed a prototype rocket plane, capable of carrying people high into space, at 100 kilometers altitude.

The space plane looks very similar to a business jet, but wings are wider that usual, as lift force is a problem in low density atmosphere. Another important change is the rocket engine, powered by liquid methane and liquid oxygen. The rocket engine ignites only after reaching a 12.000 meters altitude. Till then two conventional jet engines are generating thrust for the space plane. The plane is supposed to reach an altitude of 100 kilometers, where near zero gravity force can be experienced for a couple of minutes, probably two or three.

Now don’t imagine that you’ll be able to afford one trip in a few years, but prices might fall in a couple of decades. The problem is price, as initial calculations show that a ticket will cost around 267.000 $. This price range estimates around 4500 paying customers till 2020, so we have a multi-billion industry or 1.2 billions, to be precise. Initial plans consider building five vehicles with one week refurbish rate, than allows one trip per, you guessed, week. I can’t say that now I’m rubbing my hands with enthusiasm, as I’m pretty sure that I’ll only see the plane from outside for a looong time, but hey, I’m not giving up hope.

Holden Efijy ($1.5 million)

2007-06-11T04:26:00.000-07:00

The Holden EFIJY is a radical custom coupe powered by a V8 Supercar engine. For those unfamiliar with the Holden Marque, Holden is the GM division for Australia and New Zealand.

The EFIJY is based on a brand new, state-of-the-art Chevrolet Corvette underbody with advanced technological components. AS such the Holden EFIJY uses a 644 hp, supercharged six-litre V8 engine, riding on air-adjustable shock absorbers, and features a touch control LCD screen and fan-cooled LED headlamps.

The ‘Soprano Purple’ dark paintwork emphasises the EFIGY's curvaceous 5.2-metre long body, the EFIJY recalls classic design cues of the iconic 1953 FJ Holden.

The EFIJY has been a long-term dream realised for Chief Holden Designer Richard Ferlazzo, the EFIJY concept was developed as a collaboration with suppliers which reduced impact on the company’s heavy work schedule and ensured the highest possible quality result for the showcar. The EFIJY is not intended for production.

Multimedia Receivers Concept

2007-06-11T04:15:00.000-07:00

We all know what a multimedia receiver really is, as we probably have one in our homes and use it daily while watching TV, some movies or just listening to our favourite tracks. But, except the Apple TV and maybe a couple of other models that you can count on your fingers, most of these gadgets are dull looking, without any eye catching elements. I agree, what’s inside is the important part, but the aesthetics shouldn’t be neglected either.

Audi RSQ

2007-06-02T07:00:00.000-07:00

Audi Design developed the RSQ for the futuristic film 'I, robot'. In a masterpiece of product placement the RSQ generated almost as much interest as the film itself.

The Audi RSQ sport coupe is a future interpretation of Audi’s typical design language.

For the RSQ's creators the most important aspect of the design was that despite its extreme forward thinking the car should still be firmly recognisable as an Audi.

Interestingly the RSQ concept rides on spherical wheels giving it instantaneous movement in any direction, similar the ball in a computer mouse.

Mazda Nagare

2007-06-02T06:47:00.000-07:00

Mazda, one of the more prolific concept car producers, unveiled the Nagare concept at the 2006 LA Motor Show.

Nagare, Japanese for 'flow', was designed to create a sense of movement while stationary. The first of three concepts Mazda intend to reveal throughout the 2006-2007 motor show season, the Nagare is far from production ready, about 15 years away in total. "We're looking well down the road with Nagare. We want to suggest where Mazda design will be in 2020. To do that, we redefined basic proportions and the idea of driving without losing the emotional involvement. Mazda's driving spirit will be enhanced and intensified by Nagare." Says Franz von Holzhausen, Mazda North American Operations' (MNAO) Director of Design and lead designer of the Nagare concept.

During the design process of creating the Nagare, Mazda's designers looked at how motion can affect its surroundings: how wind shapes sand in the desert, how water moves across the ocean floor, and the look of lava flowing down a mountainside.

von Holzhausen continues, "We began by developing a surface or textural language that describes flow. The motion of the vehicle is defined by, and evident in, the texture of its interior and exterior surfaces. There is no right or wrong way to capture the impression of motion, so each of the concepts we present throughout this global show season will embody a different interpretation of our new surface language."

Inside the Mazda Nagare is a centrally mounted drivers seat and 3 passenger seats behind. Access to the interior is via forward and upward swinging butterfly doors.

Mazda envision a hydrogen fueled rotary engine for the Nagare's power source.

Microsoft Surface ($10,000)

2007-06-02T05:44:00.000-07:00

Over the years we've seen plenty of surface and gestural interface computing systems and prototypes, but nothing mass-market -- nothing consumable, if you will. Microsoft aims to change all that with Surface, its first foray into surface / gestural interfaces ; arriving in the form of a 30-inch table-like display, Microsoft envisions its eventual uses as pervasive as imaginable, like ordering beverages from your restaurant table and silently scanning your wine bottle's RFID tag to automagically present information on the vineyard and vintage. Sure, some of it's pretty pie in the sky, but Microsoft is touting Surface's multi-touch, multi-user interface, object recognition and gestural interaction, and it's out to dispel myths of vaporware with limited 2007 rollouts in T-Mobile stores, Starwood hotels, and even Harrah's in Vegas.

As for the consumer end of things, it's estimated that we're still a number of years out on the technology (for starters these Surface units are estimated to cost up to ten thousand bucks). Pretty steep for what ultimately amounts to being an underbelly projector with digital cameras that track surface interaction (all of which running on a stock 1GHz Vista box), but the focus of any nascent technology is never price, it's function.

Wowee Roboquad ($TBA)

2007-05-23T03:42:00.000-07:00

Features

Identifies motion within a range of approximately 10 feet. Once identified Roboquad can pursue the moving object
Four purpose-designed legs and chassis enable Roboquad to move in any direction and on any surface
The Roboquad's main theme is fast movement in nearly any ground based direction and it is capable of 3 speeds of movement
Reacts quickly to its environment
Head sweeps the room with a tightly focused infrared beam
The Roboquad can even identify the sizes of objects
It is sensitive enough to detect the fine details in its environment like the edges of doorways
Eyes light up in dark
Long battery life

ASUS W5fe (£1,300)

2007-05-23T03:28:00.000-07:00

Specifications

Intel® Centrino® Duo Mobile Technology

- Intel® Core™2 Duo Processors T7600/T7400/T7200/T5600/T5500

- Mobile Intel® 945GM Express Chipset

- Intel® PRO/Wireless 3945ABG Network Connection

Genuine Windows® Vista

- Genuine Windows® Vista Home Premium

DDR2 533/667 MHz, up to 1536 MB

12.1" WXGA Color Shine & Crystal Shine LCD, ASUS Splendid Video Intelligence Technology

SATA 80/120/160 GB

1.3M pixel web-camera

802.11a/b/g, Bluetooth®V2.0+EDR

3x USB, 1x TV-Out, 1x Card-Reader, 1x Express Card, 1x VGA

30.5 x 22 x 3.1cm, 1.7kg (3-cell battery pack)

Samsung SLIQ Phone Concept

2007-05-17T08:10:00.000-07:00

Wow, it seems like everyone wants a piece of the touch-sensitive pie. The Samsung SLIQ bears a striking resemblance to the LG Prada Phone, which we all know competes directly against the upcoming Apple iPhone. In all fairness, the glossy black handset was not created by Samsung themselves, but is rather the fruits of designer Mike Serafin's labor.

Like so many Samsung products before it, you get a glossy black exterior and a fairly minimalist approach in terms of number of buttons and switches. Instead, you get a 2.0 megapixel camera with Schneider-Kreuznach lens, an ultra thin profile of just 10mm, and a "sexy disappearing LCD screen." Perhaps even more interestingly, the Samsung SLIQ is taking a page out of the OLPC by adding in a hand crank "for when the battery runs out."

The SLIQ is just a concept and one that has not been officially endorsed by Samsung, so don't expect to find this in stores anytime soon.

Proclaim Audio’s DMT-100 Audiophile Stereo Speakers ($26,000)

2007-05-17T07:59:00.000-07:00

A few days back, we were talking about some heftily priced luxury speakers and now, we have another one that makes a smashing entry to the list. Proclaim Audio’s DMT-100 speakers have been designed for those true audiophiles who want the best from their speakers.

The patent pending speakers are balanced on high-grade aluminum and stainless steel stand. The integrated technology called driver manipulation allows the users to move the arms and adjust the height of the speakers accordingly to listen to the crisp quality sound. The audiophile stereo speakers feature external crossover instead of internal ones as to deliver the just right acoustic environment in the room. The alien-styled DMT-100 speakers are available in an array of color options, including white with black hardware and the tempting royal purple with satin aluminum hardware.

Wacom Bamboo Graphics Tablet (£69.99)

2007-05-17T07:30:00.000-07:00

With pen support built in to Windows Vista, you don't need to splash out on a Tablet PC to take advantage - a graphics tablet like Wacom's new Bamboo will suffice.

Designed for home use, you can use it to annotate images, sign emails or do the odd bit of photo retouching here and there. It's an A6 wide tablet, with an active area measuring 148x92mm. The pen is cordless and doesn't require batteries, so it won't run out of juice just when you need it most.

The tablet can detect 512 pressure levels and the built-in touch ring makes it easy to zoom or scroll within documents. There are also four programmable ExpressKeys, so you've got quick access to commonly used commands - like cut and paste.

MacTablet Concept

2007-05-13T08:29:00.000-07:00

Designed by Yann Le Coroller, the MacTablet concept comes jam packed with a detachable keyboard that doubles as a protective cover. There is no word yet on the release date.

Pacemaker Pocket DJ ($TBA)

2007-05-13T08:20:00.000-07:00

Being a DJ is a blast — you get to add your own touch to music you love. Now you don’t need a huge mixer to do it. The Pacemaker ($TBA; Fall 2007) is a pocket-size DJ system featuring a line out crossfader, headphone crossfader, bend and pitch, and more DJ-specific controls. From a technical standpoint, the device rocks a 120GB hard drive, a signal to noise ratio of more than 100dB, 18 hours of music playback, 5 hours of DJ operating time, and support for MP3, AAC, WMA, OGG Vorbis, WAV, as well as for Mac and PC.

Mini iRiver Clix Cradle ($30)

2007-05-13T08:17:00.000-07:00

iRiver has announced the Clix Cradle for the iRiver Clix mini Portable Media Player. Using this cradle, you easily connect the iRiver Clix to your PC or use it as a speaker.

USB AM/FM Radio From Thanko ($TBA)

2007-05-13T08:08:00.000-07:00

The USB AM/FM Radio from Thanko features a big external antenna and can even record the radio in WAV or WMA file formats. The device is not compatible with Mac, it is only compatible with Windws 2000, XP, and Vista.

iBlueTube iPod Tube Amplifier

2007-05-13T08:04:00.000-07:00

Thanko Japan unveiled their new product, the vacuum tube amplifier for iPod, the iBlueTube which will be available in August with the price of 42,800Yen. iBlueTube comes with a remote control so each time you want to change your songs, you won't need to walk over to your iPod. The best part is, it is compatible with all generations of iPods. Just plug in your iPod to the dock connector and get it charged at the same time. When the power is on, the blue tube will light up to indicate power usage. iBlueTube has an output of 12Wx2ch and SN ratio of 80dB. for use with iPod Video, iBlueTube comes with a connection for TV-output which is located at the back of iBlueTube as well as USB connection for PC. iBlueTube weighs 650 grams with the size of 295 x 130 x 68 mm. You are given the choice of adding a JBL Control 1X speakers making the price top at 64,800Yen.

Acer Aspire Gemstone Notebook ($TBA)

2007-05-10T06:18:00.000-07:00

The new Acer Gemstone has been unveiled, and the looks have been described as one that has a distinctly rounded fuller shape, quite a departure from the traditional squarish designs.

The “opalesque” curves complement the design. It features “neon blue light that streams in from the DC-in port on the side to the power button just beneath the keyboard.” Of course the main attraction is the speakers that are Dolby Surround certified. Street noise suggests that the specs may include high-definition optical drives; Blu-ray or HD DVD. Seven new touch-sensitive media keys are also integrated into the laptop.

Bang & Olufsen EarSet 2 Bluetooth headset ($TBC)

2007-05-10T05:56:00.000-07:00

Bang & Olufsen, known for their quality (if expensive) audio equipment, has put their expertise into a Bluetooth headset that promises to cut out background noise so your conversation is easier to hear.

The EarSet 2 headset features audio technology able to filter out environmental noise. Two omni-directional microphones filter and suppress wind noise, giving the best voice transmission possible.

Added to this, the loudspeaker in the EarSet 2 is a miniature closed cabinet loudspeaker unit, supported by air vents and a bass port together with an ergonomic design. Its frequency response gives a high degree of tonal clarity.

Each call is optimised with B&O’s Digital Signal Processing (DSP), which monitors both the dynamic technical and tonal qualities of the signal in order to accurately reproduce the human voice. This means that not all transmission noise is eliminated, as this would create dead sound in natural pauses.

The headset features a short fold-old microphone arm, which also switches the unit on. The ear piece is three-way adjustable, and the whole unit is made from aluminium and soft-touch plastic.

B&O’s attention to detail even extends to a specially composed ring tone, the melody of which has been adapted for placement close to the ear.

The headset has a transmission range of up to 10 metres, with a battery life offering up to four hours of talk and 100 hours standby. It weighs 22g.

Motion Computing LE1700 WT ($2,199)

2007-05-01T09:46:00.000-07:00

Features

Type
Durable Tablet PC slate
Processor
Intel Core 2 Duo L7400 1.5GHz, 667MHz FSB
OS
Windows Vista Business or XP Professional Tablet PC Edition 2005
Memory
1GB 667MHz DDR2 expandable to 4GB
Display
12.1" SXGA+ (1400 x 1050) TFT with 120 degree viewing angle; optional View Anywhere display
Digitizer/Pens
WriteTouch N-trig/1
Keyboard
external option
Storage
30 or 60 GB 1.8" hard disk
Slots
1 SD Card, 1 PC Card Type II, SIM card
Housing
Polycarbonate upper bezel; magnesium alloy lower bezel
Temperature
5-35 degrees Celsius
Enclosure Class
unknown
Size
11.65" x 9.65" x 0.74"
Weight
3.3 pounds with standard battery pack; 4.3 lbs. with extended battery
Power
38.5 WHr primary Lithium-Ion; 40 WHr Li-Polymer optional extended snap-on battery
Communication
802.11a/b/g, Bluetooth
Interface
Gigabit LAN, audio in/out, IrDA, VGA, dock, DVI-D, 2 USB 2.0, Motion accessory port
Price
starting at US$2,199 (Core Solo model with standard Wacom digitizer starts at $1,999

eo TufTab v7112XT ($1,699)

2007-05-01T09:38:00.000-07:00

Tough, lightweight and designed for business on the go, the eo TufTab™ v7112XT is the ultra-mobile computing solution built for hard working professionals who are constantly on the road or in non-traditional working environments.

Powered by an energy efficient VIA C7-M ULV processor and running your choice of Windows Vista™ Business, Windowฎ XP Tablet Edition or openSUSE Linux, the rugged yet lightweight eo TufTab™ v7112XT, equipped with a biometric fingerprint reader, provides the perfect combination of mobile performance, security and durability.

Available in either black or white, the reinforced, tough plastic and rubberized casing provides a sturdy and balanced feel for engaging in fieldwork, warehousing, mobile point of sale, data collection and other professions that demand a tougher-than-usual working environment.

Designed to withstand more extreme environmental conditions than a standard PC, the IP53 rated eo TufTab™ v7112XT includes protection from rain, dust, humidity, extreme temperatures and vibration. Where ever your work takes you, a rugged eo TufTab™ is the best mobile solution for your demanding ultra-mobile computing needs.

Rugged UMPC rated IP53
1.2 GHz VIA C7-M ULV Processor
1.0 GB DDR2 SDRAM
40GB HDD
Ultra Slim 7 " TFT-LCD Resistive Touch
802.11b/g and Bluetooth 2.0+EDR
Microsoft Windows Vista Business, Windows XP Tablet PC Edition 2005, or openSUSE Linux

Clipset Bluetooth Headset ($TBA)

2007-04-24T04:02:00.000-07:00

Designed by Matthias Lange, the Clipset was created as a comfortable and stylish antidote to more masculine Blueetooth headsets. While other common headsets often affect the appearance of the user in a very technical way, the Clipset is all about the chic. If it’s currently not in use the earphone could be wrapped around the device. The interface consists of three buttons. Two buttons for volume control and one power button that is also used to answer incoming calls.

This is certainly a sleeker option than the pulse bicycle safety helmet, which comes with a bluetooth receiver so you don’t have to hold a cell phone or mp3 player while you’re riding your bike. However, it does still entail having a large dangling receiver from your neck.

Samsung L700 ($TBA)

2007-04-24T03:54:00.000-07:00

The latest offering from Samsung, the L700 digital camera is a 7 megapixel camera with 5 x optical zoom. It comes with a 2.3 inch LCD and ISO sensitivity of up to 1600 which is pretty impressive. It supports memory cards such as SD and SDHC to complement its paltry internal memory of 20 mb.

As most digital cameras, it captures video in 640 x 480 at 30 fps. It is a compact camera with no real weak points apart from its poor low light focusing and over exposure under bright light. It is a good investment for both beginners and amateurs alike. The picture quality is reasonably good. Although its style is not as stylish and elegant as the latest Samsung models, it does perform exceptionally well for its category. It will be a camera that I will highly recommend for buyers who are interested. No price announcements are available but it will definitely be a great buy.

USB RETRO LAMP ($11.99)

2007-04-24T03:36:00.000-07:00

Are you tired of using those normal and traditonal desk lamps? Try this Stylish USB Retro Lamp! It's the perfect gadget to decorate your desktop or notebook!

Beautiful design
Gentle light
USB powered
6 LED lights
On/Off switch
Flexible neck to adjust the lamp direction
Available in Orange or Purple

Kondo KHR-2 HV Robot ($152)

2007-04-24T03:33:00.000-07:00

The Kondo KHR-2 HV is the next generation of robot that can play soccer, fight with other bots and dance salsa. This toy also has some additional clothes to wear including a paper soccer strips. You can buy its clothes for only $10 each.

Radia cellphone concept

2007-04-19T07:22:00.000-07:00

Nowadays fashion returns to its roots, to simple, yet sophisticated design. You don’t need annoying details anymore and I won’t speak about usability. Any children can use one today. The battle is fought by producers in luxury and design department. For the first time function follows form, and Radia, a cellphone concept, manages to illustrate that greatly.

First time you look at it you think it’s just a lens with an outer brushed aluminum rim, but pressing it slightly reveals a transparent touchscreen display, large enough to display all the informations needed by the user. Michael Laut, the author, managed to keep size small enough and used some ingenious speaker and microphone placings, around the LED lit power button. The only thing that doesn’t cut is the fact that there’s a big chance this design will only exist on someone’s harddrive.

Tango Wings UMPC ($643 and $857 with GPS)

2007-04-19T06:53:00.000-07:00

If Sungju Computer's upcoming Tango Wings UMPC looks exactly like the Medion device or Gigabyte U60, it's because they're actually all one and the same (and you remember that they're all Arima UM650 units, right?). Like the Medion and Gigabyte, this "new" UMPC has Vista Home Premium, 1GHz VIA C7-M, 30GB HDD, up to 768MB of RAM, 802.11b/g, Bluetooth 2.0, and an SD card slot.

It's difficult to make out in the picture, but that's the word "Wings" printed below the 6.5" WVGA (800 x 480) display. And as far as I can tell, Tango is to Sungju the way Vaio is to Sony. So this is just the newest addition to the Korean company's Tango PC family, which already includes the Tango Mini, Tango Mini Duo, and Tango Cocktail.

Beginning on April 23rd, the Tango Wings can be (pre?)ordered from GS e-shop for about $643 (without GPS module) and $857 (with GPS). The pricing doesn't really seem right to me, but unless Babel Fish and Google Translate are conspiring against prospective UMPC buyers in Korea, I'm assuming it's accurate.

Saitek Obsidian Wireless Mouse ($50)

2007-04-19T06:34:00.000-07:00

The ultimate rechargeable wireless mouse has an optical sensor for high speed, ultra accurate tracking and groundbreaking design with outstanding ergonomics and highly tactile materials. The Obsidian features innovative technology, with a four-mode, touch-sensitive scroll, recharge dock and two battery packs for 24/7 use.

Superb design, complements any home/office environment
4-mode, touch-sensitive scroll function
Recharge cradle with wireless transmitter storage and spare battery recharge
5 buttons
1000 dpi resolution minimum
Interference-free 2.4GHz wireless technology
Smooth glide action
24/7 recharge solution using 2 x Li-ion battery packs
Plug and play; ease of use and set-up

Nokia 8900 Concept Phone

2007-04-19T06:24:00.000-07:00

Designed by an Austrian designer, Tobias Hornof, the Nokia 8900 concept phone should have a feature set which would include 16M color OLED display, microSD card slot, 3MP shooter and MP3 player. No word yet on the release date.

Archos 404 [30GB] (£244)

2007-04-11T07:33:00.000-07:00

Features

Product Description: Archos 404 Camcorder - digital AV recorder
Device Type: Digital AV recorder
Dimensions (WxDxH): 10 cm x 1.5 cm x 7.8 cm
Weight: 190 g
Key Features: Digital audio player, digital camcorder, voice recorder, digital photo viewer, external HDD function, digital video player
Hard Drive: 30 GB
Display Type: 3.5" TFT
Sensor: 1.3 Mpix
Supported Still Images Formats: BMP, JPEG, PNG
Supported Audio Formats: WAV, WMA, AAC, MP3, AC-3
Video Playback Formats: MPEG-4, MPEG-2, WMV
Video Capture Formats: MPEG-4
PC Interfaces: Hi-Speed USB
Battery: Internal rechargeable - lithium polymer
Included Accessories: Stereo headphones, USB cable, carrying pouch

Jaguar C-XF ($TBA)

2007-04-11T06:17:00.000-07:00

The Jaguar C-XF Concept due to be unveiled at the 2007 Detroit Auto Show is a preview of the Jaguar S-Type successor, named the Jaguar XF.

The Jaguar C-XF concept was designed by Ian Callum, also responsible for the latest Aston Martin's and the latest Jaguar XK.

The Jaguar C-XF concept is almost unrecognisable as a Jaguar product, so different is the new design direction for the company. A large rectangular grille flanked by two slit-like headlights dominates the front of the vehicle, while the bulging bonnet hints at the capabilities of the potent 4.2 litre V8 beneath, a unit which produces 420 horsepower and is capable of propelling the C-XF at 180 mph. Theoretically.

From the side view the Jaguar C-XF Concept shares a similar profile to the Aston Martin Rapide Concept, both are high-performance 4-door coupes.

Inside the Jaguar C-XF Concept the occupants sit in a cockpit, with the high-mounted, aluminum centre console flowing around them. There are four individual sports seats, with enough room in the rear for a pair of six foot adults.

The cabin of the Jaguar C-XF Concept offers a reinterpretation of the classic wood and leather themes. Carbon fiber-pattern leather is used in partnership with semi-aniline hide on the seats. Elements of the doors and transmission tunnel have been carved from Poplar wood and then scorched to create a satin feel.

All concept cars have unusual features, gimmicks, but these are part of the reason concept cars are so interesting. The Jaguar C-XF is no exception. Upon entering the driver’s seat the Power button pulses on the centre console, representing the ‘heartbeat’ of the C-XF. Push the button and concentric rings withdraw to leave the gear selector in your hand. At the same time, beams of blue light emanate from the instrument panel and the front grille, marking the moment at which the engine is brought to life. Jaguar want this series of events to make the C-XF Concept feel as if it is coming alive. Although it is highly unlikely this system will make it to production.

PowerSki Jetboard ($6,995)

2007-04-11T06:04:00.000-07:00

Specifications

Hull

Lightweight advance composite construction
Non-skid rubber deck
Ideal for high-speed planing and turns
Proprietary dual hydrostep design
Watertight inflatable seal system
Unique three piece hull

Engine

Two-stroke
Forward mounted with 330 cc displacement
45 hp
2.5 gallon vaporless fuel system w/0.6 gal. reserve
350 lbs. of thrust
Inducted water cooling system
Single 40mm Mikuni BN or electronic fuel injection
Digital CDI ignition

Handle / Armpole Assembly

Dual throttle control
LED fuel indicator
Liquid crystal display speedometer
Soft sanoprene for comfort
Kill switch at base for safety

Canovo Dual Touch Screen Notebook

2007-04-11T05:38:00.000-07:00

The Italian design firm V12 has recently introduced its Canovo dual-screen notebook/tablet concept, which features two display units.

One of these touch-screens can be used as an additional display, but also as a fully functional and customizable keyboard. Currently, there are no working sample and specifications of this concept computer.

“V12 design has developed the concept and the design of the Canova Notebook nearly two years ago. The project captured the attention of a European computer manufacturer and together with its Taiwanese sister company, they started the development of the electronics. The complexity of the fully custom made electronic components has slowed down the development of the product as a whole, ” managing director of V12 Design Valerio Cometti said.

Asus Aura Cellphone Concept ($TBA)

2007-04-09T05:14:00.000-07:00

While not widely acknowledged, introduction of Apple iPhone seems to have sent a shockwave throughout cellphone industry and left major vendors scrambling to produce their own answer to it.

Only LG seems to have had something at least a little bit similar to iPhone with their LG Prada KE850 phone. Other vendors were left churning out the concept phones on YouTube.

And here’s another concept phone - Asus Aura, produced by Hungarian design company Egy Studio for Taiwanese vendor. It was clearly inspired by iPhone, although it has some interesting innovations addressing commonly mentioned shortcomings of Apple’s cellphone.

One of them is a movable navigation module with navigation buttons, another - a sliding QWERTY keyboard that should make text entry much easier.

Other features of Asus Aura include - 3,9″ touchscreen covering the whole surface of the phone, 2 megapixel camera, microSD memory card slot, GSM, UMTS, HSDPA, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity. All of this in a 6mm thick package.

Unfortunately Asus Aura is just a concept so far and will stay that way probably a few years.

With the dimensions of 97×49x6mm and total volume of 28 cc, Asus aura is several times smaller then what current HSDPA chipsets allow to be. But with Moore’s law and competition among communication chip makers in full swing, who knows? We might see it sooner.

WYSIWYG Concept Phone ($TBA)

2007-04-09T05:11:00.000-07:00

Pei-Hua Huang has put up a concept cellphone at Yanko Design, bringing the world a little closer with the "What You See Is What You Get" (WYSIWYG) cellphone. This unique handset comes with a transparent upper section that doubles up as a photo viewfinder (a very large one at that!), doing away with the need to get the image filtered through an LCD display and hence its name. Features of this concept includes a full QVGA touchscreen display which adjusts itself according to your needs and a 3 megapixel camera.

Smart Fabric Keyboard with Bluetooth ($129)

2007-04-09T04:56:00.000-07:00

When the fingers have had enough of trying to press the tiny buttons on a mobile phone or PDA, what can you do? The good people at Cyber Guys have a fabric keyboard, this comes rolled up and connects to any device via Bluetooth, and so it can be used with mobile phones, pda’s and even computers.

The can be very handy should you require to write more concise emails or even make adjustments to documents while on the move, because of its small size when rolled up it is easily transportable and thus will make a very valuable business tool.

Once taken out of its shiny little bag, all the keyboard requires is two AAA batteries, these will power the keyboard for up to ten hours of constant typing, so that’s a day then! When finished with it is just rolled up again and placed into the bag that is provided, when in the rolled up position the keyboard is about the same size as a larger model mobile phone, which makes it very handy for traveling and using while out of the office. The keyboard comes with bag, phone stand and software CD.

Toshiba Qosmio G40 with HD DVD (under $3,000)

2007-04-09T04:33:00.000-07:00

Toshiba has introduced a new Qosmio laptop called the G40. This notebook features an integrated HD DVD player which also doubles as a DVD+-R DL burner. Specs to the G40 include:

17 inch widescreen display with a resolution of 1920 x 1200 (making it perfect for 1080p playback)
HDMI output
NVIDIA GeForce 8600M GT with 512MB of RAM
Intel Core 2 Duo T7300P processor
2 GB of RAM
2 x 200GB 4200 RPM HDD

The G40 will come out in June and will come with Windows Vista.

iRunner2 wireless MP3 player ($TBA)

2007-04-09T04:14:00.000-07:00

MP3 player are the perfect cure to boredom but their wires really tie you down. So any new player that features no wires are always worth the mention. Mubie’s iRunner2 has an elastic headset design with built-in MP3 player; this means that there are no wires hanging around. The rechargeable batteries provide listening pleasure up to 12 hours. Best for Music@Sport, the player features good sound quality at low cost. It has 1GB storage space and comes in red and silver colors.

Mubie iRunner2 PMP-690 Sport MP3 Player also supports WMA technology. There is no word on pricing and availability.

Magnetic Photo Frame ($60)

2007-04-09T03:57:00.000-07:00

This electromagnetic photo frame is a very interesting way of looking at your favorite pictures that are kept floating in the air thanks to a very clever system. The photo frame comes with a magnetic field sensor on the top and a microprocessor and electronics in the base to keep your photos always in the correct position by calculating the distance between the photo and the frame, and making the necessary adjustments.

The photo frame can hold up to two photos, one on each side, and since they react to even the smallest of winds, your photos will almost always be in movement, allowing you to see each one of your pictures at a time. The black plastic handle comes with LED lights in rainbow colors that illuminate your photos.

The oval photo frame measures 4,88 x 3,27 inches, and the handle stands 6,69 inches tall. The base also contains a magnet to keep the frame attached when the mechanism is turned off.

Acura Advanced Sports Car ($TBA)

2007-03-30T06:15:00.000-07:00

The Acura Advanced Sports Car concept which went on show at the 2007 North American International Auto Show provides a preview of the next generation Acura exotic sports car. Or NSX for short (see also the Honda HSC concept).

The Acura Advanced Sports Car Concept is designed to incorporate a front-mounted, V10 engine and a new high-performance, version of Acura's exclusive Super Handling All-Wheel Drive (SH-AWD) with bias given to the rear wheels.

The Advanced Sports Car Concept's exterior features a long, pronounced hood with sculpted lines and embossed air vents, and exterior styling lines which run the entire length of the body, creating a ribbon-like effect from the front headlights to the rear wheel arches.

Although modern in its appearance, the Acura Advanced Sports Car Concept retains the subtle cues associated with its predecessor, the Honda/Acura NSX. The concept's slim, LED headlights are pushed wide and designed to mimic the pop-up headlights found on the first generation NSX. Other styling cues include a modern take on wraparound rear taillights and the all black cockpit made from tinted glass.

Under the pronounced arches of the Acura Advanced Sports Car Concept are custom made 19 inch front and 20 inch rear wheels made from billet aluminium. Behind these are carbon ceramic brake disks gripped by eight piston calipers.

"Our intention was to design an exotic sports car that gracefully combines advanced technology and strong emotion," said Jon Ikeda, principal designer, Acura Design Center. "The technical, machined surfaces and keen-edge design are balanced with sweeping curves and dramatic lines, all of which results in the ultimate exotic sports car."

Vertu Ferrari 1947 Limited Edition Unveiled ($TBA)

2007-03-30T06:02:00.000-07:00

Vertu is launching Vertu Ascent Ferrari 1947 Limited Edition, to commemorate Ferrari’s 60th Anniversary.

The new Ferrari Vertu is inspired by the dynamic and stylish Ferrari cars. Echoing this latest edition to the Ferrari GT stable, the phone is encased in symbolic red and black Ferrari leather with black lacquer stripes running at the sides.

The bezel nose on the front of the phone features the famed Ferrari Prancing Horse, while on the rear back plate there is a scaled down iconic Ferrari brake pedal, crafted from high-graded aluminum, like that used in Ferrari cars. Exclusively handcrafted in U.K, each piece is individually serialised 1 to 1947 paying homage to the very year when the first car to bear the Prancing Horse marque was built by the founder, Enzo Ferrari. The case is equally complementing as it is designed from Ferrari red & black leather.

2008 Honda Accord Coupe ($TBA)

2007-03-30T05:38:00.000-07:00

The Honda Accord Coupe concept was unveiled at the 2007 Detroit Auto Show.

The all-new Honda Accord Coupe Concept revealed a totally new look for the next-generation Accord, along with key technologies for safety, fuel efficiency and performance.

The styling of the Honda Accord Coupe Concept conveys a sturdy, solid stance through its long hood, deeply sculpted lower body and fastback roofline. Tha Accord Coupe also features a six-sided grille and projector headlamps that recess deep into the front fenders.

"The Accord Coupe Concept demonstrates the styling direction for the upcoming, eighth-generation Accord," said John Mendel, senior vice president of American Honda. "As the industry's target for midsize segment excellence, the all-new Accord will set a new benchmark for safety, efficiency, performance, refinement and style."

A more powerful and lower-emissions V6 engine will provide higher fuel efficiency with the incorporation of Honda's next-generation Variable Cylinder Management (VCM) technology.

Sony Ericsson W580 ($TBA)

2007-03-30T04:35:00.000-07:00

Features

Music Walkman player 2.0

512 MB Memory Stick Micro (M2) (expandable)

12MB user free memory

Music playback up to 20 hours

FM Radio with RDS

PlayNow

TrackID music recognition software

Disc2Phone Music Management Software

Multiple Music Format Support (MP3/AAC/AAC+/e-AAC+)

A2DP (Bluetooth streaming sound)

Music Illumination Effects

Stereo Headset

Speakerphone

Design & Lifestyle 14mm slim

Compact slider design

Flash theme

Pedometer

Active Applications

Weight 94 grams

Size 99 x 47 x 14 mm

Imaging 2.0 megapixel camera

2.0” QVGA 262K TFT screen

Picture Blogging

Connectivity & Messaging Bluetooth 2.0

Java MIDP 2.0

Full HTML Browser with RSS

Instant messaging

USB Mass storage

POP3/IMAP4 email

Enabled for Java push mail

Accessories In-Box:

Stereo Headset HPM-70

USB Cable DCU-60

512MB Memory Stick Micro (M2)

Disc2Phone Music Management Software

Availability and versions EDGE 850/900/1800/1900

Colours: Style White / Urban Grey
Standby time: up to 370 hours

Talktime: up to 9 hours

LG KE770 Shine Metal Phone ($TBA)

2007-03-23T07:24:00.000-07:00

Specifications

network

GSM 900 / GSM 1800 / GSM 1900

Display

TFT, 256K colors

Size

176 x 220 pixels, 1.77 inches
Mirror effect screen, full metal body
Downloadable wallpapers

Dimension

105 x 46 x 9.9 mm

Weight (with battery)

125 g

Battery

Standard battery, Li-Ion 800 mAh

Data

GPRS, EDGE, Bluetooth, v1.2 with A2DP, USB

Features

Messaging SMS, EMS, MMS, Email
Browser WAP 2.0/xHTML
Games + download
Colors Silver
Camera 2 MP, 1600x1200 pixels, video, flash
Java MIDP 2.0
MP3/AAC++/3GP/MPEG4 player
T9
Organiser
Voice memo
Document viewer

Memory

microSD (TransFlash) - 70 MB internal memory

Opel Gran Turismo Coupe_GTC ($TBA)

2007-03-19T08:52:00.000-07:00

The Opel Gran Turismo Coupe, or GTC for short, is a coupe concept due to go on show at the 2007 Geneva Motor Show.

The Opel GTC is based on the next generation Vauxhall Vectra platform and is intended to fulfill two roles as a concept car. Firstly to preview a new mid-size coupe from GM's european division, a place left vacant since the departure of the popular Calibra model. And secondly to explore an entirely new design style for the Opel division.

Power for the Opel GTC concept comes from a 2.8 litre turbocharged V6 developing around 300 horsepower, this is mated to a 4-wheel-drive 6-speed manual gearbox providing the GTC with a 0-60mph time of around 6 seconds and a 155mph electronically limited top speed.

Sony XDV-100 AM / FM radio with TV tuner ($340)

2007-03-15T04:08:00.000-07:00

Take your TV on the go with the Sony XDV-100 portable TV with FM stereo and AM radio. Catch the big game/ your favorite show or listen to your favorite radio program when you are on the move. The Sony XDV-100 features a glare-resistant 2.83 inch low temperature polysilicon TFT color screen. It is very easy to switch in between TV and radio. You can expect high picture quality, treble quality stereo sound from Sony XDV-100 with minimal interference. The TV is compatible with EPG. The ultra portable Sony XDV-100 portable TV with FM/AM radio measures 98.3×61×15.1mm weighs 110 grams.

The fully charged built in DC3.7V Li-ion battery lasts up to 5.5while viewing TV, 25 hours FM stereo and 30 hours for AM. The portable Sony XDV-100 TV with FM / AM radio costs approximately $340 with standard accessories- AC power adapter ､ carrying case, charge stand, stereo ear phones and hand strap.

ASUS A626 Stylish Ultra Slim PDA ($TBC)

2007-03-15T03:37:00.000-07:00

ASUS has launched the A626 ultra-slim PDA to answer the increasing demand of users who require a highly practical yet versatile PDA. This palm-sized marvel matches high quality with an impeccable standard of design and caters to the user’s expectations for personal handheld accessories.

Exceptionally slim at only 1.57 cm, the ASUS A626 really stands out from most of the other PDAs on the market. The casing is made of stainless steel and the whole PDA is less than 158g in weight. The 3.5" anti-glare touch screen completes the outlook of the A626 and provides the feeling of a solid and high quality luxury accessory.

Lightweight and Powerful

In situations where utilizing a notebook is more hassle than convenience, the A626 can really shine. With its wireless capability (Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g), it can keep the user connected to email, the Internet and corporate networks; while Bluetooth 2.0 with Enhanced Data Rate speeds up data exchange with a huge range of digital peripherals (phones, printers, etc) by up to two to three times over conventional Bluetooth standards. With ASUS’s user-friendly application "Remote Presenter", it can also be easily utilized to remotely link and control presentations on a computer via Bluetooth. The most important feature is the fact that all data is stored in Flash memory, so precious information remains saved even if all battery power in the handheld has drained away.

Entertainment On-the-Go

The ASUS A626 runs on Microsoft Windows Mobile 5.0, and also provides true multimedia entertainment options. With its front-mounted speakers, it plays video and audio formats (.WMV, .WMA, .MP3 etc) and has a huge library of games available for the Pocket PC platform. For its size, the A626 is simply the most versatile mobile entertainment gadget. With the combination of powerful applications and an ultra-slim outlook that radiates high quality, the A626 is a PDA of choice for the well-heeled and well-traveled.

General Specifications:

Microsoft Windows Mobile 5.0, Wi-Fi (802.11 b+g), Bluetooth 2.0 (EDR), 3.5-inch 240 x 320 anti-glare touch screen, 11.7 x 7.08 x 1.57cm, 158g (with battery), 1200mAh removable/ rechargeable battery, integrated microphone and speakers, full duplex recording and playback.

Models Available:

A626: Intel XScale™ 312Mhz processor, 128MB Flash ROM, 64MB SDRAMThe A626 is currently only available for sale in these countries: China, France, Germany, Italy, Russia, Thailand (TBD) and USA (TBD).

Aska Tripper V Series

2007-03-15T03:16:00.000-07:00

Aska Japan has launched HDD photo storage device under Tripper V series. The new series comes with built in 2.5 inch HDD in 40GB, 80GB, 120GB and 160 GB storage capacity. The new series is compatible with OS. Windows 2000/XP/Vista and Mac OS. TripperV40 (40GB) is limited edition model and only 100 pieces is available for direct sale from April. The tripper V series comes with a 4.3 inch LCD display (800×480 pixel) from Mitubishi Electric Corporation. In addition to JPEG, the viewer supports RAW data playback (suitable for DSLR also) and also MPEG-4 format. The Tripper V series sports a CF and SDHC memory card slot.

the Tripper V series photo viewer measures 153×30×78mm, weighs approximately 370g and is available with a carrying case. TripperV40 (40GB-only 100 pieces available) $340, TripperV80 (80GB) $425, TripperV120 (120GB) $593 and TripperV160 (160GB) $978.

5-megapixel camera binoculars ($TBA)

2007-03-13T05:38:00.000-07:00

A binocular/digital camera combo, this Point 'n' View 8x32 features an 8X digital zoom coupled with a 5MP camera. Whether you spend your off hours bird watching or moonlighting as a private detective, this device will take you to the next step. 32MB of onboard memory can be expanded with a 2G memory card, and you can transfer photos via USB. There's also a flip-up 1.5" LCD display for viewing camera images.

Specifications:

Image Sensor: 2.1 megapixels
Resolution: 1600 x 1200 (H); 640 x 480 (L)
Interface: USB 1.1
OS Support: Windows 98/98SE/2000/ME/XP
Measures: 6 x 1.5 inches
Weighs: 1.3 pounds

Features:

SD Card Slot
Magnification: 8X non-digital zoom
Objective lens diameter: 32mm
Focus Range: 18 meters to infinity
Auto exposure
1.5″ TFT Color LCD

Note: Requires 4 AAA alkaline batteries (not included)

Peraves Monotracer ($70,000)

2007-03-10T04:11:00.000-08:00

The Peraves Monotracer is a fully enclosed motorbike featuring a sporty, aerodynamic appearance and low fuel consumption. The Peraves Monotracer is a new, updated and more attractive version of the Swiss-made Ecomobile.

The Peraves Monotracer consists of a Self-supporting composite-monocoque made from glass, kevlar and carbon tissues bonded by epoxy-resin reinforced with crash and roll bars. The Engine frame, steering head and stabilizer axles are made from aircraft grade alloy steel.The suspension is handled by Marzocchi 50mm USD-forks up front and at the rear a Monolever shaft swingarm. Entry is via a Gull-wing-door with integrated sunroof, opening to the left.

The real beauty of the Monotracer is its ability to combine the benefits of both motorcycles and sports cars. The Monotracer can lean like a bike, but at low speeds or when undergoing steep angle turns, small wheels normally recessed in the body lower themselves to provide stability.

Inside the Peraves Monotracer there is room for two people seated in tandem. The seats are RECARO-contour-seats with 3-point-automatic-safety belts, and the driver and passenger can enjoy the benefits of a GPS and audio system.

Power for the Peraves Monotracer comes from a BMW K1200 sourced engine developing 130 horsepower, this is connected to a 4 speed transmission with reverse.

Sony Ericsson W880i ($899)

2007-03-07T05:11:00.000-08:00

Features

Screen

262k TFT Colour Screen (240 x 320 Pixels)

Imaging

Digital Camera
2.5 x Digital Zoom
Macromedia Flash Lite™
SVG Tiny 1.1
Video Record
Video Player
Video Clip
Video Streaming
Video Call
Picture Blogging
VideoDJ™
Picture Wallpaper
Wallpaper Animation

Messaging

SMS (Text Messaging)
MMS (Multimedia Messaging)
SMS Long
Email
Push Email
Predictive Text
Sound Recorder

Sound

Walkman® 2.0 Music Player
Polyphonic Sound
Music Tones
MusicDJ™
PlayNow™
TrackID™
Mega Bass™
Melody Composer
Bluetooth™ stereo (A2DP)

Entertainment

3D Games
Java™ Games

Organiser

Phone Book
Alarm Clock
Stopwatch
Timer
Business Card Exchange
Calculator
Calendar
Contacts
File Manager
Flight Mode
Notes
Tasks
Conference Calls
Speakerphone
Vibrating Alert

Connectivity

3GBluetooth™
Fast Port
GPRS
UMTS
USB

Network

Tri Band Technology (GMS 900, GSM 1800 & GSM 1900)
UMTS 2100

Internet

Web Browser
RSS Feeds

Memory & Talk Time

16 Mbytes Memory Plus Memory Stick Micro™
Talk Time TBC
Standby TBC

Weight & Size

71 g
103 x 46.5 x 9.4 mm

CLEVER

2007-03-06T03:07:00.000-08:00

The CLEVER, standing for, Compact Low Emission VEhicle for URban Transport, is the culmination of three years of research and design by a European consortium (including BMW and the University of Bath) setup to explore future environmentally friendly transport concepts.

The CLEVER is a vehicle which combines the safety of a microcar, and the useful maneuverability of a motorbike, all while powered by a natural gas fueled engine.

The 230cc BMW engine was modified by the Institute Fran็ais du P้trole (IFP) to accept the natural gas, this environmentally responsible engine produces 17 hp (12.5 kW) and a maximum torque of 15.5 Nm at 6,300 rpm, this gives the CLEVER a top speed of around 50 mph. Fuel consumption for the CLEVER is estimated to be 2.4 liters/100 km gasoline equivalent (98 mpg US), with 59.5 g/km of CO2 emissions. The two connected gas bottle fuel tanks provide a range of approximately 93 miles (150 km).

An inherent problem with three-wheel vehicles is tipping during high speed cornering. To solve this dangerous problem the CLEVER leans, just as a motorcycle and it's rider do during cornering. The cabin tilting mechanism present on the CLEVER was designed by the University of Bath. Basically it uses two hydraulic actuators to rotate the cabin around a maximum of 45° each way. The system is controlled by a computer which calculates the desired lean angle by taking into account speed, tilt angle of the cabin, and lateral acceleration.

TOKYOFLASH - Twelve 5-9 B Version ($99)

2007-03-05T05:02:00.000-08:00

Size

Face: 44mm x 19mm x 13mm
Wrist: Max 195mm (approx.)
Weight: 60 grams

Features

Genuine LED
Stainless Steel Back
Genuine Leather (with heavy stitch)
Low power use (CR2032 battery included)

TOKYOFLASH - Twelve 5-9 C Version ($99)

2007-03-05T04:41:00.000-08:00

Size

Face: 36mm x 36mm x 12mm
Wrist: Max 215mm (approx.)
Weight: 140 grams

Features

Genuine LED
Stainless Steel Back
Low power use (CR2032 battery included)

The Future Watch – Tokyo Flash ($173.55)

2007-03-05T04:02:00.000-08:00

TokyoFlash shows a future watch on their site, called as the Scope. Scope sports a LCD display with grid. The meeting of the axes is the actual time. Vertical axis (y) shows the minutes on a scale of 5 and the horizontal axis (x) display hours. On the right side, 4 red LED’s indicates a single minute. Take a look at the diagrammatic representation.

MOTOROLA SLVR L9 ($TBA)

2007-03-02T07:52:00.000-08:00

Features

Network : GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900

Dimensions : 113 x 49 x 11.5 mm, 59 cc

Weight : 96 g

Navigation : 5-Way Keypad

Display Type : TFT, 256K colors

Display Size : 176 x 220 pixels, 2 inches

Memory : 20.0 MB

Expandable Memory : microSD / TransFlash

Camera : 2.0 MP / 8X Zoom / 1600x1200 pixels / Landscape Mode / Video(QCIF)

MP3 Player : MP3 / AAC / AAC+ / eAAC+ / AMR / WAV

FM Radio : RDS Radio

Speakerphone : Yes
Ring Tones : Polyphonic, MP3
Games : J2ME
Streaming Multimedia : SCREEN3
Photo call : Yes
GPRS : Class 10 (4+1/3+2 slots), 32 - 48 kbps
EDGE : Class 10, 236.8 kbps
Email : POP3 / IMAP4 / SMTP
Bluetooth : Yes, v2.0 with A2DP
USB : miniUSB v1.1
Messaging : SMS, EMS, MMS, Email, Instant Messaging
Browser : WAP 2.0/xHTML
Stand-by : Up to 350 h
Talk time : Up to 4 h

Samsung i70 with 3G connectivity ($TBA)

2007-03-02T06:36:00.000-08:00

Samsung has today launched the sexy, sexy VLUU i70. Featuring a 7-Megapixel picture taker with 3x optical zoom, 3-inch external LCD, slim design, sliding form factor, and HSDPA 3G connectivity would make any geek drool. But this isn’t a phone, friend. This is a straight ahead, full-featured digital camera.

With its integrated modem, photos taken with the i70 can be uploaded directly to web galleries (or blogs) directly from the memory card, wirelessly. In addition, the ISO at 1600 means that many situations normally needed a flash no longer do. Since it uses HSDPA, it needs a SIM card, and it features the capability to receive text messages. Really.

Besides all the head-turning stats, it looks really, really bad-ass. Our own Blake has a Samsung point n’ shoot of a similar style, and he’s been known to say it’s the best camera he’s ever used. I think it’s safe to bet on this beauty.

features

7.2 megapixels
15x optical zoom
Auto focus
Macro
Anti-Shake technology
MPEG 4 video recording at 30fps
PictBridge
MP3 player
Full PMP features
ISO1600
3" LCD
USB 2.0

Numark X2 ($TBA)

2007-03-02T05:57:00.000-08:00

Features

Ultra high torque (4.5 kg·cm) direct drive motor
Full size 12” aluminum platter and slipmat
Numark spindle with vinyl interlock record for CD control (Patent Pending)
12” vinyl record with spindle locking
±6, 12, 25 and 100% pitch control (motor limited to -80% for vinyl) (DSP limited to +50% for MP3)
33 and 45 RPM
Adjustable start and brake speeds
Forward/reverse toggle with Bleep (bleep cd only)
Fader/remote start and relay play functions (relay CD only)
User-upgradeable through Internet downloads Connectivity:
Line output
Detachable power and audio connections
Illuminated output bay CD/MP3 Control:
Full MP3 capability, including anti-shock, scratching, looping and pitch control functions
Key lock at any tempo up to ±100%
Seamless looping
Built-in Beatkeeper™ automatic beat calculation
2 hot stutter starts
3,000 cue point memory
Anti-Shock™ buffer technology · Sleep mode

NUMARK HDX ($1,899)

2007-03-02T05:24:00.000-08:00

Features

Authentic turntable feel
Ultra-high torque (4.7 kgf cm) direct drive motor
Full size 12 in. platter holds a real user-replaceable vinyl record
Extensive DSP functionality
Scratching, looping, smart looping via Numark's proprietary Beatkeeper technology, auto beat matching
Beat-synched effects include sonar, slide, filter, echo, chop
+/-100% pitch control, Key Lock
Slot load CD transport
Fast CD loading
Front-load slot
I/O panel connections
Audio input
Audio output (RCA)
Midi in/out
Digital output
Fader start
USB 2.0
PS/2 keyboard

SOLSUNO - LED Watch ($159.95- $169.00)

2007-02-28T07:11:00.000-08:00

Features

Stainless Steel
Hardened mineral crystal glass
Double security clasp
Case & Band: Stainless Steel
50M water resistant
CR2032 battery included
Deluxe Presentation Box
Complete Instructions

Samsung YP-Z5 in 18K Gold ($1,040)

2007-02-28T06:56:00.000-08:00

Samsung upgrades its YP-Z5 player with 18K gold casing. Limited to just 10-units worldwide, the YP-Z5 features a 1.8-inch TFT display, an FM tuner, DNSe 3D equalizer, and a voice recorder. Supported formats include MP3, WMA, ASF, and JPEG. Fully charged, it has an amazing 35 hour battery life.

BenQ MusiQ Dog Tag MP3 Player (512MB [$88] & 1GB [$TBA])

2007-02-28T06:37:00.000-08:00

This BenQ MusiQ dog tag MP3 player will be available in 512MB and 1GB capacities, and it also accommodates a microSD card. Best of all, its earphones are incorporated into a matching chain to complete the militaristic illusion. Available December 4, the 512MB player will be $88, no pricing was announced on the 1GB yet.

Walletex Wallet MP3 Player (1GB [$80] & 2GB [$150])

2007-02-28T05:56:00.000-08:00

Features

Support for personalized full color printing
Memory capacities up to 2GB
Earphone plugs into USB connector
Double sided USB 2.0 easily connects with host computer
Rechargeable battery - charges while connected to the computer
Waterproof version available

Walletex also showed me an interesting WiFi finder prototype device designed as you can expect in the form of a credit card sized format. It’s called the “Wallet Fi” and it features:

Indicated signal strength for all 802.11b/g networks within range
Locate and map WiFi hot spots as you go
Fits in a pocket or wallet
No software or computer needed

Tesla Roadster 2007 ($89,000)

2007-02-25T03:37:00.000-08:00

Performance

The Tesla Roadster’s specs illustrate what it does (0 to 60 in about 4 seconds) — as well as what it doesn’t (zero emissions, zero motor oil). With one moving part in the motor, no clutch, and two gears, it’s not only a joy to drive, but to own as well. There is no motor oil to change; no filters, belts, or spark plugs to replace; no oxygen sensors to mistrust before an emissions test — in fact, no emissions test required ever. Other than inspection, the only service we recommend for the first 100,000 miles is brake and tire service.

Specifications

Transmission

Manually Interactive Manual Transmission
2-Speed Automatic Interactive Manual Transmission

Steering

Power Rack and Pinion Steering

Suspension

Independent Double Wishbone Front Suspension With Coil Springs and Shock Absorbers
Independent Double Wishbone Rear Suspension With Coil Springs and Shock Absorbers
Front Stabilizer Bar

Electrical

Battery Warmer
Micro-Processor Controlled Lithium-Ion Battery Pack
Drive-By-Wire Control For Brakes, Shifting and Throttle
Audio and Navigation Prewiring

Braking & Traction

4-Wheel Anti-Lock Brakes
Front Power 300-mm Ventilated Disc and Rear Power 310-mm Ventilated Disc Brakes
Regenerative Braking System
Traction Control

Safety

Trunk Anti-Trap Device
Driver Airbag
Passenger Airbag
Safety Rollbar
Front and Rear Crumple Zones
Front 3-Point Seatbelts
Side Guard Door Beams

Anti-Theft & Locks

Power Door Locks
Vehicle Anti-Theft Via Alarm and Engine Immobilizer
Wheel Locks

Remote Controls & Remote Releases

Keyless Entry Operated Via Key Fob
Multi-Function Remote Operates Anti-Theft and Door Lock/Unlock
HomeLink(R) Universal Garage Door Opener

Seats

Front Dual Heated Bucket Seats With Integral Headrests
Leather Seats

Storage

Lower Console Storage

Instrumentation

Tachometer
Trip Computer With Average Speed, Average Power Consumption, Miles To Empty and Instantaneous Power Consumption
Service Interval Indicator
Tire Pressure Monitor
Interior Temperature Gauge
Battery Gauge
Digital Clock
Compass
Cruise Control
Audible Warnings Include Seatbelt Unfastened
Exterior Temperature Gauge

Exterior Lighting

Low Beam Xenon High Intensity Discharge Headlights and High Beam Halogen Headlights

Entertainment, Communication & Navigation

Radio Antenna
iPod Adapter
AM/FM Radio With 4 Speakers Total

Sunroof/Moonroof & Removable/Convertible Top

Manual Soft Convertible Top

Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning

Manual Air Conditioning

Interior, Design, Decor & Floor Covering

Carpet Located In Passenger Cabin
Alloy Trim Located On Dash and Shift Knob
Leather Steering Wheel

Wheels & Tires

Front SBRP175/55R16 Yokohama Neova Tires and Rear SBRP225/45R17 Yokohama Neova Tires
Alloy Wheels, Front 16-In. X 5.5-In. and Rear 17-In. X 7.5-In.

Windows, Mirrors & Wipers

Dual Body Color Manually Adjustable Exterior Rearview Mirrors
Power Windows
Front Tinted Glass
Front Dual Sunvisors
Intermittent Windshield Wipers

Exterior, Design, Paint & Finish

Front and Rear 2.5-MPH Impact-Absorbing Bumpers
Front Air Dam

NEC Blu-ray / HD DVD Drive ($TBA)

2007-02-25T03:24:00.000-08:00

Blu-Ray & HD DVD All-In-One

A truce between the Blu-ray and HD DVD worlds is still probably a way off, but NEC has come up with a chip that could help companies bridge the gap.

The chip, essentially a controller, works in both Blu-ray and HD DVD players. One chip that works with both standards could cut the cost of building a player that accomodates Blu-ray and HD DVD discs.

The chip will start shipping in April 2007, NEC said.

The appearance of a combination player, however, could still take time. Companies such as Pioneer and LG announced plans to come out with combination players, but later backed away.

Cost is the main culprit. Blu-ray players cost about $1,000, and the player/recorders, which won't be coming to the U.S. immediately, run about $3,200. HD DVD players start at around $500, but the recorders cost about the same.

The high price, in part, is due to components. Since mass manufacturing has just begun, the parts still cost a lot, although prices will decline in 2007. Sony, in fact, had to stagger the release of the PlayStation 3 because of shortages of lasers. Nonetheless, Stan Glasgow, president of Sony Electronics, recently said that Blu-ray players could drop to $500 by the end of next year.

Even with the expected price declines, building a hybrid player would involve redundant components. Other components that can handle both standards would also likely have to be developed to bring the price of a hybrid player down.

But royalties are also a factor. The companies that invented the standards could make millions in licensing fees over the next decade if their standard gets adopted widely. Building a combo player, therefore, would require paying royalties to both camps.

Further complicating the matter are the high emotions generated by the dispute. Last week at the Ceatec trade show in Japan, reporters asked Kazuhiro Tsuga, an executive officer at Matsushita Electric, a firm member of the Blu-ray camp, about the possibility of Blu-ray/HD DVD combo players hitting the market.

"That is stupid, stupid," he said, noting that the cost would be high. Matsushita sells products under the Panasonic name in the U.S.

Still, other manufacturers are intrigued by the idea, especially if the format wars hurt sales. Hitachi, which is concocting a camcorder that will record directly to Blu-ray discs, said it will study the issue of a combo recorder after Blu-ray is established in the market.

Philips 3D TV

2007-02-25T02:41:00.000-08:00

Philips: 3D TV to appear in 2008

The 3D TV experience, without the red and blue paper glasses, is likely closer than you think

Philips is selling 3D LCD monitors to the commercial market and will try to bring the technology to consumer TVs by 2008. The TV is a standard LCD with an additional layer of lenses aligned in rows. These lenses create separate images of the material that, when received by your eye and brain, get interpreted as 3D imagery. The 42-inch screen is meant to be viewed from about four meters away. The 3D effect of the 20-inch screen can be viewed about 60 centimeters away. (If you stand closer, the 3D effects disappear and the image begins to blur.)

Philips Electronics hopes in about two years to introduce a high-definition television that can play 3D content, CEO Rudy Provoost said in an interview at the Consumer Electronics Show. The technology is in the labs at Philips and not yet being shown publicly.

Although movie studios don't produce movies in 3D yet, consumers will be able to get a 3D experience from a 2D high-definition disc and these TVs, he said. As the technology catches on, studios will likely produce movies made from the beginning with 3D in mind, he added.

The 3D experiments are part of an overhaul at the European electronics company. Historically, Philips has been a large company with a sprawling product line that bounced in and out of profitability. It did well in Europe, but often struggled in other parts of the world.

Since becoming CEO last year, Provoost has trimmed the company's product lines and re-emphasized upscale features on many products. The Ambilight lighting system on its TVs, for example, match the light coming from the TV with the ambient light in the room. The company has been reorganized into two groups: one that concentrates on premium products and another that works on DVD players and other established product categories.

Sales have begun to rebound in North America, Asia and Latin America. "Before were we running on one cylinder (Europe). Now we are running on four," he said.

Provoost also shed more light on the acrimony behind the HD DVD and Blu-ray dispute. Although the two standards differ technically, the participants behind each of the standards stand to collect substantial revenues.

"They all look for return on investment," he said. Philips backs Blu-ray and contributed some of the intellectual property behind it. (The company also garnered substantial royalties from CD). The company will come out with its first Blu-ray player in the second half.

Fathom Z

2007-02-25T02:19:00.000-08:00

Concept Innovation

Today’s commercial subs are very inconvenient and very expensive to operate. Having only limited range and virtually no sea keeping capability, they require a vessel for their transport and, once in the water, for their support. This support costs tens of thousands of dollars per day. It increases logistic complexity and is slow to implement, resulting in a very limited demand and a very limited number of ways that they can be used.

Hyper-Submersible powerboats solve these problems by eliminating the need for transport/support vessels. Hyper-subs are craft that will have excellent sea keeping characteristics, high surface speed and long range but are also very capable submersibles.

Hyper-Sub Design Advantages

Surface speed

Shallow draft and high power to weight ratio allows for the utilization of a planing hull.

Long surface range

Large fuel storage capacity

Rough weather capable

Sealed hull prevents flooding by wave action
Passenger cabin provides significantly more safety since it is a pressure hull

Self contained

On board systems recharge air and batteries after each dive allowing Hyper-Subs to remain deployed as long as fuel allows

Expanded Submersible Capabilities

Large variable displacement allows for a high degree of flexibility in payload volume and weight

Hyper-subs only require fuel, the turn of a key and a destination in order to be deployed and then utilized, in their submersible role

Historic Economical Impact

Because Hyper-Subs eliminate the need for the cumbersome and expensive transport/support vessel system, they will significantly impact the “when, where, and how” considerations of submersible ownership and/or use.
This revolutionary affordability will allow for Hyper-Subs to be constantly deployed (verses seldom/reluctantly deployed) and will allow for them to be used in many other ways that would not have been reasonable to consider before.

Fathom hyper-submersible powerboats will be the world’s first, “deploy from the dock” production submersibles and they will revolutionize the sub-surface industry as we now know it.

Aigo F029 (512MB [£79.99], 1GB [£99.99])

2007-02-25T01:44:00.000-08:00

Features

1.3" ultra high quality, 26,000 colours, OLED screen
Plays AVI video & MP3, Secure WMA, OGG audio files
Last-song-playback memory
Up to 1GB memory
SRS (WOW) 3D sound effect
Default time and date display
Photo browser
Voice record notes and meetings
E -book function (in TXT format)
Portable digital data storage
Built-in rechargeable Li-ion battery
Hi-Speed USB 2.0

Technical Features

Built-In Memory : 512MB - 1GB
Memory Media/Type : 1GB
Expandable Memory : No
Expandable Memory Type : n/a
Data File Storage : Yes
File Transmission Speed : USB 1.1
Player to PC Connection : Mini USB Cable

Playback

File Formats Supported : MP3 - WMA - OGG
SNR : 85db
Bit Rate Supported : MP3: 32Kbps - 320Kbps; WMA: 32Kbps - 320Kbps; OGG: 32Kbps - 320Kbps
EQ : 7 presets
Customised EQ : No
Play Modes : All
Auto Resume : No
Track Search : No
Playlist Supported : No
Playlist Editing : No
ID3 Tag Supported : Ye
ID3 Tag Language : English - French

Display

Display Type : OLED LCD 26.000 colours
Display Size : 1.3
Language Supported : English - French

Accessories

Remote Control : No
Headphones : Yes
USB Cable : Yes
Line-in Cable : No
Docking Station : No
AC Adapter : No
Driver CD : Yes
User Manual : Yes

Power

Battery Type : Built-in Li-ion battery
Battery Life (Maximum) : 2.5 hours video playback; 4.5 hours music playback

Recording

Voice Recording : Yes
Recording Type : WAV
Recording Sampling Rate Adjustable : Yes
Recording Sampling Rate Range : n/a

Digital FM Tuner : No
Number of Tuner Presets : n/a
FM Encoding : No
File Type of FM encoding : n/a

Apple iPhone ($499-$599)

2007-02-21T07:23:00.000-08:00

iPhone Specs:

Screen size : 3.5 inches
Screen resolution : 320x480 at 160 ppi
Input method : Multi-touch
Operating system : OS X
Storage : 4GB or 8GB
GSM : Quad-band (MHz: 850, 900, 1800, 1900)
Wireless data : WiFi (802.11b/g) + EDGE + Bluetooth 2.0
Camera : 2.0 megapixels
Battery : Up to 5 hours Talk/Video/Browsing, 16 hours Audio Playback
Dimensions : 4.5 x 2.4 x 0.46 inches / 115 x 61 x 11.6mm
4.8 ounces / 135 grams

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Eye Theatre (£150)

2007-02-21T07:08:00.000-08:00

The next level of entertainment!
Experience your movies and games in an exciting new way, with a resolution of 320x240 pixels, the Eye-Theatre is suitable for all video sources with a Video-Out connector such as the iPod with Video, DVD players and games consoles.

Specification

Aspect Ratio : 4:3
Resolution : 320x240
Contrast ratio : 200:1
Viewing Angle : 25(diagonal)
Image size : 50 at 2,5m
Video system : NTSC/PAL/SECAM
Power adapter : 4,5-5,0 VDC/500mA
Power Consumption : Max.430mW

GOA WAVE - Binary LED Watch ($149- $159)

2007-02-21T06:27:00.000-08:00

Featuring 10 blue leds in classic binary code time. Crafted in high quality stainless steel with superior brushed finish and black dial; complimented by comfortable genuine leather strap. This sexy chrono gadget is as sleek as stealth aircraft and as sci fi as Asimov. The perfect accessory for the discerning geek. Get one for yourself...or buy for someone else. You will not be disappointed!

Features

Case Dimensions- Width 38 X height 40 mm
Case Material- Stainless Steel
3 ATM Water Resistance (90 ft)
Genuine Leather band
Low power consumption (12 to 16 months - CR2032)
Presentation Box

Sooloos ($12,000)

2007-02-21T05:23:00.000-08:00

The ultimate music streaming system

LPs gave us big, beautiful artwork. CDs gave us digital clarity. Computers gave us massive music libraries. Sooloos gives you all those things and then some. Music isn’t simply something you hear; it’s the soundtrack to your life. Explore and enjoy your music in every way you ever thought possible and in ways you never dreamt of.

Creative Zen V Plus ($140.00 - $293.00)

2007-02-20T07:21:00.000-08:00

Features

Capacity : 1GB/ 2GB/ 4GB/ 8GB
Photos : Hundreds of Photos
Video : Short video clips
Display : Brilliant full color 1.5" 128 x 128 pixels OLED display
Battery Life/ Playtime : Up to 15 hours for continuous audio playback
Battery Type : Rechargeable Li-Ion Polymer (Embedded)
Size : 43.5 x 67.5 x 15.9mm
Weight : 43.5g
FM Radio : Yes.
Voice Recording : Yes.
Mass Storage Device : Yes. For data files only
Built in Microphone : Yes.
Line-In Recording : Yes.
Audio Customization : Custom EQ and 8 Presets EQ.
Organizer : Yes.
ZENcast : Yes. Supports audio podcasts.
Audio Support : MP3, WMA, IMA ADPCM, WMA DRM
Image Support : JPEG, Album Art
Video Support : Transcoded Video Format
Connectivity : USB 1.1/ 2.0 Full Speed
Supported Music Services : PlayForSure, Audible (2,3 and 4)

Apple MacBook Pro

2007-02-20T06:33:00.000-08:00

Features

Apple MacBook Pro 15.4-inch: 2.16GHz Intel Core 2 Duo ($1,844)

2.16GHz Intel Core 2 Duo
1440 x 900 pixels
1GB memory
120GB hard drive
6x double-layer SuperDrive
ATI Mobility Radeon X1600 graphics with 128MB SDRAM

Apple MacBook Pro 15.4-inch: 2.33GHz Intel Core 2 Duo ($2,279)

2.33GHz Intel Core 2 Duo
1440 x 900 pixels
2GB memory
120GB hard drive
6x double-layer SuperDrive
ATI Mobility Radeon X1600 graphics with 256MB SDRAM

Apple MacBook Pro 17-inch: 2.33GHz Intel Core 2 Duo ($2,549)

2.33GHz Intel Core 2 Duo
1680 x 1050 pixels
2GB memory
160GB hard drive
8x double-layer SuperDrive
ATI Mobility Radeon X1600 graphics with 256MB SDRAM

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Archos AV 700 ($599 [40GB] / $799 [100GB])

2007-02-20T05:26:00.000-08:00

Features

7" color wide screen
40 or 100 GB hard drive
Easy setup Pod for TV recording & video playback
Control your VCR, Cable or Satellite receiver
Record directly TV or make scheduled recordings
Photo wallet & music player
Enjoy up to 400 hours of video1 or 250 movies1 on the go

Pros:

Enormous, super-bright screen
USB Host Capability (!)
Internal hard drive provides a huge amount of storage
Simple, intuitive interface
Elegant, lightweight design
Provides video capture capability with good quality
Can output to television
User-replaceable lithium-ion battery provides long battery life
Built-in voice recorder
Includes universal remote
Includes many other accessories
Includes plugin for iTunes for OS X, in addition to Windows software

Cons:

Screen doesn't work well outside
Device size, though impressively tiny considering the huge screen, is nonetheless a bit large for carrying around on a daily basis
Although the price is reasonable considering what the device offers, it still makes it a tough sell vs. an iPod video.

Grundig Ovation II (£279.99)

2007-02-20T05:06:00.000-08:00

Features

Premium design
Unique Grundig Magic Fidelity Sound System
Mirrored front panel
40 Watts Music Power
CD Player
Plays CD, CD-R, CD-RW, MP3
RDS Tuner (FM/AM)
Integrated Clock / Alarm
40 Pre-set stations
USB 2.0 connection for MP3 Player Connectivity
Stand up, round Remote Control
AUX input for connection to PC, Notebook or MP3 Player

Navman ICN 750 (£323.40)

2007-02-20T03:25:00.000-08:00

Portable navigation systems have come a long way in terms of functionality. They can talk to you, alert you to traffic, and even entertain you.

Technical Specification

Hardware

Weight : 300g
Size : 136mm x 77mm x 31mm
Memory : 64MB SDRAM, 64MB DOC, 512MB CF + SD/MMC expansion
Camera : 1.3 megapixel (Photo import/export via USB)
Hard drive : 4GB
Processor : PXZ270 316MHz Intel
Battery : Rechargeable integrated Li ION - 2-4hrs life (depending on use)
High-quality loudspeaker : Yes
GPS Receiver : SiRF Star III Generation 2
Screen : High resolution 4” (105mm) colour touch widescreen
Power : 12V in car power connector + mains adapter
PC connection : USB 1.1

Software features

Download from NavPix™ album
“Go to” a photograph
New user interface
Drive-Away™ (works straight out of the box)
Back on Track™ (allows you to return to the original route if you take a wrong turn)
Park and Fuel locator buttons
“Get me Home” button
POI (points of interest – transport related POIs)
Nearest POI/POI import
Full postcode search facility
Voice guided instructions
Favourite destinations stored
Multiple routing options e.g. shortest/fastest, nearest POI
Live traffic update through optional module (subscription free)

Navigation views

Turn-by-Turn
Next manoeuvre
3D Moving map (adjust 3D zoom mode downwards to achieve 2D moving map mode)
2D Mini map
Route summary
User-customisable routing options

Mapping

Tele Atlas map data (Coverage varies based on country)
SmartST 2006 for iCN 700 Series Navigation Software
SmartST 2006 navigation core
Pre-installed European maps (16 countries)

Editors' review

The good : The Navman iCN 750 has a 1.3-megapixel camera that lets you create photo-based points of interest and comes preloaded with maps of North America.

The bad : The Navman iCN 750's is a bit sluggish to perform tasks and its interface isn't always intuitive. The screen is also hard to see in bright sunlight.

The bottom line : Though a bit sluggish, the Navman iCN 750 is an innovative image-based navigation system, offering an integrated camera and accurate driving directions.

Saab Aero X (£TBA)

2007-02-19T08:53:00.000-08:00

Technical Specifications

Chassis:
Sports Coupé two-seater format, monocoque steel construction
Rear opening cockpit canopy, carbon fiber bodywork
Engine:
Front, longitudinally-mounted behind front axleSaab BioPower 2.8-litre V6 turbo. 24-valve, four OHC.All aluminium construction. E100 fuel. 12:1 compression ratio.VVT, exhaust and inlet. SIDI (Spark Ignited Direct Injection).
Twin VGT (Variable Geometry Turbine) turbochargers. 14.5 psi (1.0 bar) max. boost
Dry sump lubrication.Max. power: 400 hp @ 5,000 rpm (EEC)
Max. torque: 369 lb.ft. (500 Nm) @ 2,000 - 5,000 rpm (EEC)
Engine management:
32-bit, ignition timing, fuel injection, turbo boost pressure, air mass measurement, throttle setting. Secondary air injection for quick catalysts warm up
Transmission:
Seven-speed, automated manual transmission with double clutch system.Sequential gear changes via the steering wheel paddles.
All-wheel-drive through multi-plate clutch, variable front/rear torque split.
Suspension:
Front: Double wishbones, coil springs, elec.adj. dampers, anti-roll bar.
Rear: Multi-link, coil springs, elec. adj. dampers, anti-roll bar.
Saab Active Chassis: continuously adjustable damping control.
Steering:
Rack and pinion, hydraulic power-assisted.
Brakes:
14.9-inch (380 mm) ventilated discs front/rear
ABS, MBA, EBD, electronic stability control.
Wheels/Tires:
Front: 22 x 9.0 inch, multi-spoke alloy / 265/30 mm
Rear: 23 x 11.5 inch, multi-spoke alloy / 325/25 mm
Kerb weight:
3,307 lbs. (1,500 kilos) (projected). F/R distribution: 50/50 percent
External dimensions:
Length: 184.1 in. / 4675 mmWidth: 75.5 in. / 1918 mmHeight: 50.2 in. / 1276 mmTrack: 62.9 in. / 1599 mm (f); 62.2 in. / 1579 mm (r)Wheelbase: 110 in. / 2795 mm
Performance (projected):
0 - 100 kph: 4.9 secs
Top Speed: 155 mph / 250 kph (limited)

The Slingbox PRO ($249.99)

2007-02-19T08:29:00.000-08:00

The Slingbox PRO is the perfect companion for your home theater. The Slingbox PRO allows you to watch and control up to three standard definition and one high definition video devices anywhere you go. Using an Internet connected computer or mobile device, you can watch and control your home TV, DVR, basic cable, digital cable box, or satellite receiver around town or around the globe. With a Slingbox PRO you will never be separated from your favorite TV shows, sports broadcasts, breaking news stories, digital video recordings, or video on demand.

Features

Widescreen (16:9) support
High quality programmable video compression
Watch & Control any PC/Mac/Laptop
Watch & Control from mobile phones
TV/analog cable tuner
Pass-through connections for seamless integration into current A/V configurations
Connects to set-top box (digital cable, satellite, DVR)
Remote-Control of A/V devices
Connect HD component devices
Connect & Control up to four A/V Sources

LED Binary Watch ($69.99)

2007-02-19T06:39:00.000-08:00

Features

Displays time using binary representation
Blue or Red LED lights indicate the hours and minutes
The upper LED-row shows hours (8-4-2-1)
The lower LED-row shows minutes (32-16-8-4-2-1)
Push button - the time is displayed for 5 seconds
Circuitboard face with 10 LEDs
Leather band and stainless steel back
Water resistant (3 Atm)
Battery included (type CR2032)
Instruction manual included
Time reading shown above is 10:15 how to read

Ibiza LED Watch ($139.99 - $149.99)

2007-02-19T05:34:00.000-08:00

Features

Leather or stainless steel band
Water resistant: 3 ATM (30 meters or 90 feet)
Batteries included (two CR2032)
Case dimensions: 2" length x 1.25" wide x .45" thick
view the instruction manual