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Rumor: New Dual-Touchscreen Nintendo DS in Early '09 [Rumor] - gizmodo.com
This is on the rumor-ier side, but Brian from Kotaku's man deep, deep in Japan has dropped him a tidbit about a new DS that might be in the works?one that bumps up screen sizes and finally replaces the top screen with a touch screen. The Nintendo DT, perhaps? Anyway, this certainly won't be hitting before Christmas, as Kotaku's source says "early next year" if true, which means a lot of DS-gifted kids' smiles may quickly turn to frowns in '09. It makes sense, given Nintendo's excitement-free showing at E3 this year, and how far touchscreen tech has come since the DS first hit, that something DS-related will be brewing for early 2009. [Kotaku]
Garmin Nuvifone Spotted At IFA - ubergizmo.com
The Garmin Nuvifone has been spotted at IFA by the folks from Engadget, but even after nearly a year since the Nuvifone was announced, development looks to have stalled as there wasn't really anything new to get excited about. Videos of the interface were forbidden, and the Nuvifone actually crashed while it was being demonstrated on its planned dethroning of the iPhone 3G, causing much embarrassment to the Garmin rep. Hopefully it will be released in time to really matter. Add a comment | From: Garmin Nuvifone Spotted At IFA | Visit Ubergizmo
Dell's new Vostro A860 and A840 laptops do Ubuntu, headed for emerging markets - engadget.com
Filed under: Desktops, Laptops While the Vostro 2510 might be Dell's primary bid for dual-use small business computers, that doesn't mean they have to keep beating the rest of the Vostros with the ugly stick. The new Vostro A860 and A840 feature spiffed up looks and aggressive prices for emerging markets. Unfortunately, "emerging markets" means we won't be getting these in the States for the time being. Both laptops are naturally light on specs, with 1GB of RAM, 160GB or 120GB hard drives, CD or DVD burners, WiFi and optional Bluetooth. The 15.6-inch A860 sports an "HD" resolution, while the 14.1-inch A840 runs at WXGA. Processors range from Celeron to Core 2 Duo, both laptops can be outfitted with Vista or Ubuntu, and they both weigh in ar...
Logitech unveils Squeezebox Boom network music player - t3.co.uk
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Sony?s Cybershot DSC-T500 lets you capture high-definition video - gadgetell.com
Section: Imaging, Digital Cameras Sony will soon be releasing a feature-rich and yet affordable point-and-shoot joining its Cybershot series - the DSC-T500 digital camera. Featuring a 10-megapixel sensor, this compact digital camera can record wide and full-screen 720p video at up to 30fps in its fine, standard and VGA video recording modes. By standard this is high-enough considering that the DSC-T500 is a digital camera. The DSC-T500’s movie function is based on the MPEG4 AVC/H.264 codec which produces high-quality video without eating up too much space of the memory card. This movie mode comes even better with a zoom function that works even when the camera is in recording mode. It can record video continuously up to 10 minute...
Altec Lansing FX3022 Speakers - ubergizmo.com
Altec Lansing has just rolled out what is the first 2.2 powered audio system from the company that features a dual 4" subwoofer located in the base of each speaker. The company claims that the FX3022's 1.5" drivers will offer "crisp vocals and high frequency detail", but unless you're a seasoned audiophile, I don't think the 128kbps MP3 generation will notice that much of a difference. Still, the speakers do take on a rather unorthodox design and can be connected for iPods as well as other MP3 players via the Aux input jack. Those in the UK will be able to pick up the FX3022 from October 1st onwards for £99.99. Add a comment | From: Altec Lansing FX3022 Speakers | Visit Ubergizmo
Samsung's Black Edition Credit-Card Sized 1.8-inch HDs Are Tiny, Shiny [Storage] - gizmodo.com
Samsung's taking its large-capacity 1.8-inch HDs (found inside the Macbook Air, iPod, etc) and throwing them into this sleek bus-powered credit-card-sized casing, which looks to be about as small a form factor we're going to see for a 1.8-inch drive. They're only available in Asia at the moment, and on the high end (120GB) they're pricey (almost $300, but available on Chinese sites for considerably less). On the low end, a 20GB version that can basically fit in your wallet is around $45?not bad, if you're not feeling the flash route. And the form factor is pretty hot; "The Storage World In Hand," indeed. [Everything USB via Gadget Lab]
Epson releases MovieMate 55 projector with built-in DVD player - engadget.com
Filed under: Displays, HDTV, Home Entertainment We're not at all pleased by Epson's refusal to reveal the native resolution of its MovieMate 55, but judging by the $699 estimated street price, we'd bet it's no better than 1,024 x 768. At any rate, the 8.4-pound unit is designed more for sleepovers and summer camps than home cinema applications, as it boasts a built-in DVD player rather than a Blu-ray unit (and the resolution to match). You'll also find a pair of 8-watt speakers, 1,200 ANSI lumens, E-TORL lamp and a built-in handle for good measure. Snag one for the youngin' this October at resellers all across the land.Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments
TomTom GO x40 LIVE sat navs continuously adapt to road conditions (IFA 2008) - t3.co.uk
Live updates help you to beat the jams
A Zeppelin in your livingroom - iPod speaker system - popgadget.net
When we first saw the Zeppelin iPod speaker system from Bowers & Wilkins at CES, we weren't sure if it was a piece of art or functional technology. We were happy to report it sounds as good as it looks, as you'd expect from the British company which started out by making studio-quality speakers. (Abbey Road still features their 800 series speakers.) There's a sound reason (pun intended) for the shape - one of the reasons the tweeters are so small is that they disperse the tiny high-frequency waves over a wider area than larger drivers, so the size of the enclosure housing the tweeter also affects this dispersion, and that's why Zeppelin's body narrows as the drivers get smaller. While still out of most people's price range ($599), you ...
Dream Cheeky?s USB Mini Controller with detachable micro steering wheel - gadgetell.com
FROM GAMERTELL - It appears that I?ve got a fetish for Dream Cheeky products this week. Before it was the USB Metal Game Pad, now it is the USB Mini Controller. I honestly don?t know how anyone could not be attracted to this new controller with its tiny detachable steering wheel. I?m guessing… MORE » Full Story » | Written by NEWS for Gadgetell. | Comment on this Article »
Garmin launches Nuvi 7 Series: 785T, 775T, 765T, 755T - ubergizmo.com
Garmin adds a Series 7 to their GPS line up. the design is reminiscent of the successful of the Nuvi Series and the Nuvi 785T is the most feature-packed of all: it comes with a lifetime subscription to traffic alerts, which is the best way of selling it), a 480x272 pixels touch-display that allows Garmin to use an enhanced visual interface, with a 3D rendering of the road that is supposed to be accurate enough to show you which lane to take (like Navigon does).We wonder how fast the rendering because on the Series 6, it was slow. The most expensive model will cost $700 but depending on your needs, there are more affordable ones. Add a comment | From: Garmin launches Nuvi 7 Series: 785T, 775T, 765T, 755T | Visit Ubergizmo ...
Samsung A837 Details Hit: Tough to Military Specs, Star Trek-Alike Grill [Cellphones] - gizmodo.com
Over at BoyGeniusReports they've got hold of images and specs of Samsung's upcoming A837 cellphone, due on AT&T, and it's a gruff one indeed. It's a quad-band, HSDPA-enabled phone, with push-to-talk, aGPS, MP3 player, Bluetooth and a 1.3-megapixel cam. Its military-spec design and toughness make it stand out from similar phones, but not as much as that pierced gold-color grill on the face. Does it seem a little original Star Trek communicator to you? Due around September 15 for between $99 and $150. [BGR]
Microsoft hints at new mice: "Say Goodbye to Laser" - engadget.com
Filed under: Peripherals We'd say the jump from traditional optical mice to laser mice was pretty momentous, and it sounds like Microsoft is getting ready to jump again -- Microsoft Hardware put up a teaser this afternoon for a September 9th announcement featuring the tagline "Say Goodbye to Laser." Yeah, that's not exactly subtle, is it? We're hoping a return to old-school trackballs with grimy little wheels is in order, but we're just sentimentalists at heart.[Via Seattle PI, thanks Spencer]Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments
Dell Announces New Vostro for Business and Emerging Nations - i4u.com
Dell announced its latest Vostro notebook today called the Vostro A860. The notebook is an affordable 15.6-inch laptop for business use and has a widescreen LCD with anti-glare coating and it can be outfitted with Intel processors ranging from the Celeron ...
Sharp LC-XS1 Series: slim, large and energy conscious LCDs (IFA 2008) - t3.co.uk
The thin theme continues, as Sharp unveils its premium Aquos LCDs.
Femisapien conforms to worst gender stereotypes (goody!) - popgadget.net
Remember the Robosapien? That impressive (male) robot which could do all manner of cool things, from marching about in a dominant manner to throwing things and um... burping. Well, it was about time manufacturers WowWee brought out a female version with similarly gender stereotypical specifications. The Femisapien can dance with you, blow kisses and pose in an impressive manner. So basically, she's a beauty queen in robotic form. Pointless and regressive technology, much? Via Shiny Shiny.
Sony launches its NV-U94T GPS - ubergizmo.com
Sony just launched its highest-end GPS navigation system, the NV-U94T. We liked the overall physical design of the NV-U series and the look of the user-interface, but among the many features (like real-time traffic info), there are a few that we found particularly interesting: High resolution display: 480x272 is equivalent to what you get on a Sony PSP, and believe me, it makes a huge difference in readability when compared to 320x240 screens. Easy to dock/remove cradle: leaving the GPS in plain sight might result in having your car broken into and many users have to add/remove the GPS often. Now, the mere presence of the dock might trigger a break-in as well, but in too annoying to remove the mount as well. Add a comment | From: So...
Microsoft Fesses Up to 120GB Zune, Laughs While We Eat Their Breadcrumbs [Zune] - gizmodo.com
When an FCC filing reveals a company's product, there's usually this awkward silence from all corporate parties involved who wait for an arbitrary date to make any real announcements. Microsoft, proving that they do indeed read the internet, has admitted their plans to release a 120GB Zune and teased developments to come: You've probably all seen about 120GB @the FCC- and just wanted to send you a note to confirm that is indeed part of the plan. There's definitely more details coming in the way of new software and hardware, pricing etc. OK, one more pass at that quote reveals: 1.) New Zune software 2.) New Zune pricing (though the 120GB could just replace the 80GB and be a "new price" of sorts) Sounds good to us—get it? The Zune makes...
iLuv intros the iMM173 dual-dock iPod / iPhone alarm clock - engadget.com
Filed under: Home Entertainment Putting two iPhone / iPod docks in an alarm clock is a simple and clever idea that's so far only shown up in the JVC NX-PN7 (which we have and love), but it looks like iLuv's getting in the game as well with the new iMM137. Apart from the two shielded iPhone 3G-compatible docks up top, it's the usual iLuv kit with 5 watt jAura sound, an aux input, and dual alarms -- not a bad deal for an MSRP of $129 that'll almost certainly be lower at retail when this hits in September.Permalink | Email this | Comments
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