Designed by Simone Legno, these Tokidoki Mimobot USB flash drives collection will be released this April 18th at the New York Comic Con event. Available in 1GB, 2GB and 4GB models, the Mimobots consist of Meletta, Pastaio, and Pirate Nero versions. The drives are compatible with Windows, Mac and Windows Vista’s ReadyBoost technology. Each purchase of these cute flash drives will come with preloaded bonus digital content including icons, rich media, and screen savers. I like the Pirate Nero model. [Product Page] Read more
Sanyo has recently released Sanyo PLC-XW60 projector, which is claimed to be the smallest and lightest XGA LCD projector in the world. The projector measures at just 10.4 inch × 2.17 inch × 7.4 inch ang weights at 3.6 pounds. The Sanyo PLC-XW60 provides 1,024 x 768 resolution, 2,000 lumens, and 1-watt mono speaker. Other features include an automatic keystone correction, an automatic input signal detection, and an adjustable color mode. Sanyo will release this projector in April for around $795. [SlashGear]
Garmin has a new GPS system for pilots. The Garmin GPSMAP 495 helps pilots by giving them necessary information required to fly safely from start to finish. It provides a high resolution terrain database that features various options including “terrain and obstacle alerting, pop-up alerts, and customizable minimum clearance limits that give audible terrain alerts at specified altitudes.” The GPSMAP 495 will be made available in April for $1,595. [SlipperyBrick]
The Slide faucet is perfect for use in a modern bathroom. It is easy to use this faucet. You just need to move it backward to turn it on and regulate its temperature. Designed by Alain Berteau, this faucet will go on sale next month in Milan. There is no info on pricing so far, but I’m sure it will be expensive. [DVice] Read more
The eXcelon DNX-8120 is the new navigation and entertainment system from Kenwood and Garmin. The gadget features a 6.95 inch touchscreen dislay, bluetooth connectivity, special iPod control, and supports SAT and HD Radio. The eXcelon DNX-8120 is priced at between $1300 and $1600. [Engadget]
Chinese company OPPO has recently launched its new PMP called the OPPO S11. Measuring at just 95mm x 58mm x 9.9mm, the gadget has a 3-inch touch-screen display(480×272) and supports many video codecs including AVI, DVIX, RM, XVID, DMVB and FLV. The S11 also supports MP3, WMA, WAV, OGG, FLAC and APE audio files. Other features include FM tuner and a video output function. [IMP3] Read more
MSI has announced that they will be releasing an enhanced version of the GX-6000 gaming laptop. It now features 45nm processing technology, a RAM of up to 3GB, and the hard drive is 320GB, a Turbo button on the keyboard to increase the CPU speed by up to 20 percent, a Nvidia GeForce 8600M GT 3D chipset, 5.1 channel audio output, SPDIF and HDMI connections, a 15.4″ WXGA+ display, integrated bluetooth and 1.3 megapixel camera. No word on pricing or when this badboy will be available, so until then you’ll have to settle for the original GX-6000. [MSI via Laptop Blog]
Philips will be dropping a new digital audio/video player called the GoGear SA5225. It supports WMV, MPEG4 video files, WMA and AAC audio files, a picture viewer, FM radio receiver, and can stream audio and transfer files using bluetooth wireless technology. The GoGear also has an Options button, volume controls, a 5-way control point that lets you play/pause, skip forward/back and scroll up/down, and a USB connector. The SA5225 can be charged by USB and takes about 4 hours to charge. No word on pricing or availability, but you can imagine that it might not be that cheap. [MobileWhack]
For all you sports buffs out there, the MPC-095 webcam is just for you. It has a robot-persona design holding a ball (choose from a basketball, a soccer ball, a baseball or a pigskin) in it’s left hand, a 1.3 megapixel video sensor, a 300k camera resolution and an integrated microphone. You can mount the webcam easily with the robot’s arms and legs. No word on pricing or availability for this little guy, but it shouldn’t too much long. [Geek Alerts via Digital Camera Blog]
I-O Data will be launching another LCD PC with a digital TV tuner and an HDMI port. The LCD-DTV221 XBR comes with a WSXGA+ resolution (1680×1050), an integrated digital TV tuner, PIP, D5, DVI HDCP and HDMI port, 2.5Wx2 integrated speaker, a 1000:1 contrast ratio and a brightness of 300cd/m2. No word on the price or release info for this LCD/TV tuner just yet. But expect it to be a bit pricey at least. [Akihabara] Read more
