Gadgets and New Technologies

Posted Mar 24th 2008 2:37PM by Joshua TopolskyFiled under: Laptops Finally, something solid on the recently-rumored Netbook… or should we say, the 2go PC. The little laptop, manufactured by CTL, will clearly be aimed at the education market, though the specs imply that this will be destined for more than just the classroom. The 2go features an Intel Celeron M CPU on top of the 915GMS chipset, 512MB of RAM (upgradeable to 1GB), a 9-inch, 800 x 480 LCD display, 40GB hard drive, 802.11b/g, SD / MMC reader, and a full complement of standard ports and jacks. The systems natively run XP (though Linux appears to be an option), feature a VGA webcam, and are expected to go about three hours between full charges. (Read the full post about ‘Intel’s Netbook revealed as the 2go PC’…)

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The stylishly slim LG-KF510 was made officially available today by LG Electronics. At only 10.9 millimeters thin, the new LG-KF510 comes with a 3-megapixel camera, advanced music player, and a feature that adjusts the brightness of the LCD screen automatically so that the phone can conserve its battery power. What’s more, the LED-backlit navigational pad is easily activated with just one touch of a finger because it is touch-sensitive, and features a new ‘Interactive Touch Lighting’ system that regulates the amount of brightness and control on the navigational pad. The LG-KF510 will retail for approximately $500 and will come in two colors: Stardust Dark Gray and Sunset Red. (Read the full post about ‘LG KF510 made officially available today’…)

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LG has just rolled out its Flatron LX206WU lcd monitor that supports multi-display configuration, allowing you to hook up to half a dozen monitors simply by connecting a USB cable between those additions. Each monitor ships with a couple of USB ports, providing you with an impromptu USB hub as well. Other features include an ergonomic design with 90-degree swiveling movement, 5,000:1 contrast ratio, 2ms response speed and LG’s f-Engine that ensures you get the best image quality possible via dynamic adjustments. This 20.1″ widescreen LCD monitor will retail for approximately $385 in Korea. No idea on whether it will make it Stateside though. (Read the full post about ‘LG Flatron LX206WU’…)

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Posted Mar 24th 2008 3:56PM by Darren MurphFiled under: Gaming Ready to work off those pounds you’ve put on during the miserable winter? According to a blurry screenshot (as well as a few rounds of independent confirmation), Nintendo’s forthcoming Wii Fit will set you back a cool $89.99, and pre-orderers will be asked to hand over ten whole US bucks (up from five) to reserve their copy. Run along now kiddies and get your reservation on — no really, run.[Via Joystiq] (Read the full post about ‘Wii Fit to cost $89.99 at GameStop’…)

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Posted Mar 24th 2008 11:26AM by Donald MelansonFiled under: Desktops, Misc. gadgets, Laptops It’s far from the first time we’ve seen lasers touted as a means of boosting data speeds exponentially, but Sun seems to think it has a better chance than most of making it a reality, thanks in no small part to $44 million in funding from DARPA. As The New York Times reports, that cash haul will be put to use to “explore the high-risk idea of replacing the wires between computer chips with laser beams,” which would not only allow for computers to be smaller, but as much as a thousand times faster as well. Needless to say, however, there’s quite a few significant hurdles to overcome before that happens, an (Read the full post about ‘Sun aims to speed up data by swapping wires for frickin’ laser beams’…)

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Salvador Dali Clock Zany is one word for it. Eclectic another. Put it above a bar and you’ll have the punters examining the contents of their glasses. In short, buy this slippery, rubbery chronograph and say ‘Hello, Dali’ to a distorted vision of time. And an insight into the mind of a creative genius. See price (Read the full post about ‘Salvador Dali Clock’…)

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Meizu’s M8 Mini One has been getting a lot of media attention since it first came out because of its eerie resemblance to another touchscreen enabled mobile phone from another side of the world. Meizu’s M8 is now catching a lot of eyes again, with the release of its updated interface pictures. (Note that the interface has already been updated even though the product itself has not even shipped yet). The photos provide a sneak peek at the Meizu Mini-One’s music player interface, which can be viewed either in portrait or landscape mode. Rather than emulating the Apple iphone’s minimalist interface and showing widgets one at a time, the new Mini-One’s interface now crams all you could ever want to see about your music on the wide touchscreen display. (Read the full post about ‘Meizu M8 getting interface updates, still looks like iPhone knock-off’…)

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LG Electronics announces the LG-KF510 slider mobile phone in Korea. The KF510 was already shown at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona earlier this year. The LG-KF510 is sporting a slim design (10.9mm thin) with an eye-catching gradient coloring. Features of the LG LG-KF510 mobile phone include LG’s new Interactive Touch Lighting system, 3MP camera, mp3 player, and Auto Luminance Control (ALC). LG-KF510 will be available at most major mobile retailers in regions including Europe, Latin America, the Middle East, Africa and Asia, from the end of March. (Read the full post about ‘New LG LG-KF510′…)

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Don’t you just hate it when you’re busy concentrating on a home improvement job, only to find that your screwdriver has just dropped into the toilet bowl, plunging into depths previously unknown to mankind and inviting you to perform the most unsavory of extraction operations. The DMXTB Deluxe Marine Tool Kit ensures that won’t happen, with its four Nut Drivers, two Screw Drivers, two Open-ended Wrenches and a Prop Wrench being 100% corrosion resistant and floatable. Just make sure you rinse them with mild soap/water and dry completely after each use in order to maximize its life. (Read the full post about ‘DMXTB Deluxe Marine Tool Kit’…)

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Overview Looking forward to a high-performance printer? Look at the latest HP Photosmart D7360 Printer with a touch-screen display. Its 3.4” large and touch-activated image display makes it easier to view and. Get the power to print the documents fast at a speed of 32 pages per minute in black ink with HP Photosmart D7360 Printer. Its hassle free operation lets you print even without a PC. Features Black print resolution up to 1200 x 1200 dpi. Black print speed up to 32 ppm. Memory card support for Memory Stick Duo, CompactFlash, Memory Stick, xD-Picture Card and Secure Digital/ Multimedia Card. Real Life technologies like HP Adaptive Lighting and HP Auto Red-eye Removal. (Read the full post about ‘HP Photosmart D7360 Printer’…)

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