Sony recently released a new Sony PSP firmware which allows you to download game demos directly from the PSP web browser onto the memory stick. You can download this new firmware 2.71 at this website. For more info, visit i4u.
From the monthly archives:
June 2006
The upcoming Motorola SLVR L7c will featured a 1.3 megapixel camera, GPS, and all other Sprint-enhanced MIDP 2.0 services. The device will be slightly larger to accommodate the more-powerful CDMA platform, but is reported to still be slimmer than a standard RAZR. This device will be the slimmest CDMA phone. This SLVR L7c is still in-development but it will be ready to launch later this year. Via Engadget.
Dell and Skype are agreeing to pre-install Skype software on two of Dell’s new XPS laptops; the M1210 and M2010. According to the deal, Dell will pre-install Skype on the XPS M2010 which features a 20.1-inch high-definition display with integrated Web cam. The XPS M1210 can also be configured with Skype as part of an optional audio-video communications package. You can visit IPcommunications for more details. Via Engadget.
VoodooPC has released a new gaming notebook, the ENVY u:734, to users worldwide. This gaming notebook features a 17” display with 1900×1200 resolution, Intel Core Duo microprocessor, 2GB of DDR2 memory, NVIDIA GeForce Go 7900 GTX graphics adapter, an 8x DVD Writer and up to 160GB of hard drive space. It is expected to retail starting $3,800 in June 1st. Via Engadget.
Gryphon is a new parachute system which designed by ESG Elektroniksystem und Logistik GmbH and Dräger. It enables parachutists to fly through the air at high speed before opening their parachutes, so they can fly to their intended targets. This new technology is aimed at the military market where parachutists can be dropped off 40 kilometres away from the landing pad and nearly invisible to any radar cover. Via Coolest-Gadgets.
This S530 ultra-flat keyboard has a built-in palm rest and handy one-touch controls for iTunes and iPhoto as well as dedicated keys to launch Safari, Mail, Spotlight or any other applications. The high-performance laser mouse has a smooth scroll wheel, left and right click and five re-programmable buttons. This mouse is a thousand times more comfortable than the optical Microsoft mouse. This ultra-flat keyboard is available at Amazon for only $64.47. Via Uncrate.
This Elecom’s USB 2.1 speaker system consists of two satellite speakers and a subwoofer with an integrated 3-channel amplifier. It features 150Hz 18kHz playback frequency and 4-Ohm impedance. The price is only $55. It is available in Japan this month. Via TEB.
This M-Cody M-20 MP3 Player is as thin as the iPod nano. It features an FM radio, voice & line in recording, white OLED display, and WMA & OGG support. It can play your favourite music up to 12 hours. The downside is that it’s stuck in the stone age of USB 1.1, so you’ll have to wait a few decades to upload your precious tunes. You can check for more specs at Digital Revolution M-Cody.
KR1 is Kyocera’s new EVDO router. It has four 10/100 ports and one slot for an EVDO PC card. This router supports up to 2.4 Mbps for download. You can use the 802.11b/g connection or plug your computer directly into the ethernet ports. This fully-fledged 802.11g wireless router allows you to use your cellphone as a modem by connecting it to the USB port. Available at the Kyocera store for $299.99.
