HP has announced the availability of its Pavilion dv3500t 13.3 inch notebook in the US. Weighing at 4.12 pound, the desktop replacement features an Intel Core 2 Duo processor and NVIDIA GeForce 9300M GS 512MB video card with a maximum of 8GB RAM, 400GB hard drive, DVD burner. Its 13.3 inch LCD screen offers 1,280 x 800 display resolution with an optional LED backlight. Other cool specs include fingerprint reader, 802.11n wireless connectivity, ExpressCard slot and 5-in-1 memory card reader. The HP Pavilion dv3500t retails from $999.99 upwards, depending on the specs. [Laptoping via Laptop Notebook News]
If you got the time (and the will) you can make anything with LEGO bricks these days. Take this V8 engine for example. It took dude 4 months to build this. If I didn’t know better I’d start building my own version of the Lamborghini Reventon with LEGOs right now, but I’d have to come up with the jet engine which will probably set me… 4 years?! Check out the video after the jump. [Hacked Gadgets] Read more
Apparently Nintendo is about to announce their next-gen Nintendo DS console. According to MCV‘s sources in Japan, Satoru Iwata will make a press release at 9pm PST tomorrow. Not sure what time that is in Japan but this is exciting news. We learned very little details about the new console except that it will sport MP3 playing and some camera functions. [Gizmodo via the Video Games Blog]
Here is a spanking new eco-friendly gadget concept in the form of the Solar Prometeo. The device comes equipped with the Photovoltaic cells on the top of it that collects the solar energy and store it for later use to power up your exhausted gadgets via USB ports. There is an indicator lamp that will alert you when the device lost all its energy and needs to juice up under bright sunlight. The cool factor of the Solar Prometeo is that it is a wearable gadget so you can wear this gadget on your neck or arm to collect the solar energy. The Solar Prometeo is also shock and water resistant. [DesignLaunches]
KDDI shows off the latest Samsung-made 3.1 inch OLED display at CEATEC 2008. The display is able to produce up to 800 x 480 resolution, which supports DVD resolution video. Unfortunately, the screen is only a prototype at this time. I am sure we will find this bright OLED display on the mobile phones in the near future. [Electronista]
This robotic reptile is actually a remote controlled firefighting machine. Dubbed as the Anna Konda, the fire extinguisher robot is strong enough to walk through debris to put off fire. The internal water delivery system also keeps the device chilled. Measuring 3 meters long and weighing at 75 kilos, the “snake” has 20 joints, each of which has 33 degrees of movement and can handle 1450 psi of water pressure. Watch the video after the jump. [SlipperyBrick] Read more
Microsoft has decided to release the new Gears of War 2 Special-edition Zune PMP on November 7th, 2008. The gadget comes pre-loaded with 244 pieces of “Gears of War” media including the soundtrack, concept art, behind-the-scenes videos, etc. The gadget is priced at $280, with pre-orders at Walmart.com and Amazon.com starting tonight. This special edition Zune 120 also features a laser-etched “Crimson Omen” onto a glossy black casing. [Engadget]
Kohjinsha has introduced their Kohjinsha SC and SX Series UMPC at CEATEC 2008. These UMPCs are priced at between $700 and $1000. Here we have some pictures from the exhibition event. Click on the thumbnail below to enlarge the picture. [Ubergizmo via Laptop Notebook News]
If you want to buy a new e-book reader, then you can choose the Astak EZ Reader. The gadget is touted as the lightest, smallest and thinnest e-book reader in North America today. Weighing at only 7.8 ounces and measuring 7.2 inch x 4.7 inch x 0.4 inch, the EZ Reader utilities e-ink and e-paper to display text and images. The device also offers a long battery life. A single charge is good enough to last for up to 8,000 page flips. I am sure you can’t wait to buy this e-book reader, right? The Astak EZ Reader will be out on November 2008. The company will also release the Plus version with Wi-Fi connectivity, and the Pro version with Wi-Fi and a touchscreen display. [ThreeHugger]
