From the monthly archives:
Pioneer boasts the latest XMp3, which is the lightest portable XM radio in the market today. The gadget is able to play your favorite MP3 files when you are bored of tuning in to XM radio stations. You can save your MP3 tunes on a microSD memory card. Other features include an auto-record capability, a buffer that stores the last 30 minutes’ worth of programms and a 100 hour storage space. You need to spend at least $280 to bring home the Pioneer XMp3 Portable XM Radio. [Boing-boing]
The Recon Scout robot looks like a dumbbell at first glance, but it is actually a robot that moves around on quiet electric motors. The robot can be controlled by a handheld controller within a 100 foot radius. Its remote control has an integrated display so you will know where to position the Recon Scout robot. The robot is also durable enough by a hard impact because it was specially built to survive a 30 foot drop onto concrete. [PopularMechanics]
Dell makes us busy with their two new wide-aspect LCD displays – the 22 inch S2209W and the 23 inch S2309W. Both LCD screens feature full 1080p resolution with 16:10 aspect ratio, 1,000:1 contrast ratio, 5ms pixel response time, DVI with HDCP encryption support and VGA support. You can purchase the Dell S2209W for $239, meanwhile the S2309W is priced at $299. [Electronista]
JVC has a new eco-friendly speaker concept which is called the Sound Garden KiriKabu. The speaker concept is now on display in Tokyo at the Designer’s Week exhibition. It merges potted plants with multi-directional speakers that consists of a woofer, and left- and right-channel stereo speakers powered by an internal amplifier. [Impress]
Marantz offers its mini Audio System in Japan. Dubbed as the M-CR502, the system consists of an amplifier, CD player, and speakers and offers a RMS Output power of 50W x2 or 25W x4, a THD of 0.10%, a frequency response of 5Hz-20kH (±3dB) and a signal noise ratio of 86dB. Other features include a USB port, AM/FM Radio, and 5 presets of EQ. The Marantz M-CR502 is priced at €450. [Akihabara]
I love small gadgets. One of my favorites is the Pico Media Projector that measures a mere 11.5cm x 5cm x 2.2cm and weights at only 160 grams. Its rechargeable battery offers you an hour of juice. However, don’t expect full High Definition resolution from the Pico Media Projector. If you are interested, you can purchase this ultra-portable projector for only £300. [Ubergizmo]
Dell has rolled out the all-in-one desktop in the form of the XPS One 24. Priced at $1,699 upwards, the XPS One 24 features 24 inch 1,920 x 1,,080 resolution display with 16:9 aspect ratio, Intel X4500 integrated graphics chipset, 4GB RAM, Intel Q8200 Quad Core processor, Bluetooth 2.0, 802.11a/b/g/n Wi-Fi connectivity, 8x Super-Multi DVD+/-RW slot-loading optical drive, XPS One wireless keyboard and mouse set. If you have an extra money, you can also purchase a larger hard drive with the new NVIDIA 9600 GT 512MB mobile graphics. [Desktop Review]
Samsung showcased its 63-inch Plasma Display at the ongoing FPD International show in Japan. The display offers a 4,096 x 2,160 pixels. I think this is the future of HDTV. because it offers four times the definition of a modern 1080p HDTV set. [Electronista]
We know that the iPhone 3G doesn’t support Mobile TV Receiver. I think this is the main reason why Softbank Mobile will release the iPhone 3G Battery Extender with Mobile TV Receiver this Xmas. The device allows users in Japan to charge their iPhone on the go. This battery extender can also function as the One-Seg media broadcast receiver and transmits the video via WiFi signal to iPhone 3G for up to 3 hours. [Slashphone via Upcoming Cell Phones]
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