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I can say this Wind Nettop CD100jp is a desktop version of the MSI Wind netbook. The mini desktop is now available in Japan. The Wind Nettop CD100jp is powered by an Intel Atom 330 CPU at 1.60GHz with a 945GC Express + ICH7 chipset motherboard. 
Measuring at only 65mm x 240mm x 300mm, the MSI Wind Nettop CD100jp retails for 26000 Yen or around €200. [MSI Japan]

The iStation T3 portable media player comes jam packed with a 4.3 inch touchscreen display at 480 x 272 resolution, SDHC memory card slot, TV Out, USB connectivity, integrated FM radio tuner, and voice recording capability. The player also sports WMA, MP3, Ogg, FLAC, APE, AC3 and WAV audio files and MPEG-4, AVI, DivX, XviD and WMV video files. Available in 4GB, 8GB, 16GB or 32GB capacities, the iStation T3 offers a 10 hour battery lifespan for video and Windows CE 5.0 OS. No word on pricing at this time. Watch the video after the jump. [Akihabara via iPod and MP3 Players] Read more

The NU EBC100 is claimed as the first slim Blu-ray combo external drive in the world. The drive features a 8X DVD writer and a 2X Blu-ray ROM. You can easily install this Blu-ray drive. You just need to plug it to any USB 2.0 interface and you’re good to go. The NU EBC100 is smart enough to adjust the writing speed automatically to minimize disc error when using low quality media during high-speed recording. [FarEastGizmos]

LG Electronics today rolled out the LG-LU1400 for the Korean market. The handset comes in a horizontal 2.8 inch display (800×480 pixels – WVGA), which is specially build for viewing video and mobile TV standard T-DMB. Other features include a 3MP camera. You can purchase the Phone LG-LU1400 for approx. $373. [JustAMP via Upcoming Cell Phones]

AquaTune comes back with two new waterproof speaker enclosures for iPods in the form of the AquaTune v2 and AquaTune nano 4G. Both speaker cases feature polycarbonate bodies with O-ring seals to help prevent your precious iPod from drowning when submerged at up to 1 meter for half an hour. The case comes with flexible membrane made of silicon rubber that allows users to operate the iPod’s Click Wheel easily. The AquaTune v2 and AquaTune nano 4G are priced at $175 and $120, respectively. [itechnews via iPod and MP3 Players]
by Johan on December 23, 2008

Here is a new green gadget from Innergie. The mCube90 Surge protector/universal-power adapter can handle notebooks that pull between 18-21 volts and 65 watts of continuous energy. The power adapter has a port for your standard AC notebook cable with removable tips, and a USB port that can recharge your portable gadgets battery. The Innergie mCube90 energy-Saving power adapter retails for $130. [Gizmodo]
by Johan on December 23, 2008

RockridgeSound has recently released the ISR-VT02 iPod dock that boasts an integrated AM/FM tuner, vacuum tube amplifier, two-stage 12AX7 (ECC83) amplifier, two 3.15 inch speakers, 12W of power, S-Video out, mini stereo input and RCA analog inputs. The RockridgeSound ISR-VT02 iPod Dock is compatible with all iPods and iPod touch. You can buy this docking station in Japan on Xmas for around $385 each. [GadgetSoul via iPod and MP3 Players Blog]

iGo is famous for its multi-device chargers. They will introduce not one but seven new gadgets for the next year’s CES. Some of the new gadgets are the iGp Laptop Charger, the iGo Surge Protector and the iGo Wall Outlet. These three products are equipped with iGo Green Technology to help you save money by automatically reducing usage of standby power by up to 80%. The company will also introduce iGo netbook charger, iGo international travel adapter, iGo multi-card reader and iGo laptop cleaning kit. [Press Release]

The Korean consumer electronics giant has released its new LG-SH490 clamshell phone which is dubbed as the Make-up Phone. Available in Smoky Red, Deep Blue and Pearl White, you can choose up to 18 of their emoticons to be displayed on the front panel thanks to the LED animation lighting provided. Other features include VoIP support, a global roaming service, a 3MP camera and a built-in electronic dictionary. The LG-SH490 will be available only in Korea through SK Telecom for around $375 after conversion. [Ubergizmo via Upcoming Cell Phones]