From the monthly archives:
If you are unsatisfied with your webcam, then you should try the new high definition webcam from Tandberg. Known as the Tandberg PrecisionHD, the webcam provides HD (720p) capabilities with autofocus and a noise canceling microphone. However, you should have a super fast internet connection to use this HD quality webcam. The 720p audio/video stream requires at least 1.5Mbps upload speed. It is optimized for Microsoft Office Communications Server 2007 Release 2. Pricing info is still unknown. [Tandberg via Digital Camera Blog]
TRENDnet has announced the availability of its new 300Mbps Dual Band Wireless N USB Adapter, model TEW-664UB. It enables users to network their computer to a wireless network using either the 2.4GHz or 5GHz radio frequency. The device also uses an advanced wireless encryption to protect data communication and the latest in MIMO attenna technology to ensure the fastest communication speeds that wireless n technology provides. The TEW-664UB supports Windows, Mac and Linux operating systems and retails for $60. [Electronista]
Designed by Ilshat Garipov, this Bluetooth handset was inspired by the formation of a water droplet. The device only has one button for receiving and ending calls. Too bad, it is only a concept. [Yanko]
Sharing your USB devices including an external hard drive, flash drive, memory card reader, USB webcam, USB speaker, or USB Multi-function Printer (MFP) over a network has now become easier with the help of this Winstar M4 USB Networking Server. Simply plug four computer accessories into this palm-sized Networking USB 2.0 Server, hook it up to your wireless router via Ethernet cable and you’ll be able to share all the peripherals with anyone on the network from anywhere in the building. [Product Page]
Dutch company Endless Ideas is proud to announce a new model of the BeBook eReader. The gadget will be shown at the Cebit Consumer Electronics fair in Hannover in March 2009. This e-book reader features WIFI and/or 3G connectivity, touchscreen navigation, wireless RSS support, and support for content from multiple formats/providers. [BeBook]
LG comes back with three new LCD monitors in the form of the 22 Inch W2253V-PF, 24 Inch W2453V-PF, and 27 Inch W2753V-PF. These Full HD 1920×1080p LCDs come equipped with a contract ratio of 1000:1 to 50000:1, Digital Fine Contrast, a brightness level of 300cd/m2 for the 22 Inch model and 400cd/m2 for both the 22 Inch and 27 Inch. Pricing info is still unavailable. All of these LCD screens support DVI-D HDCP, D-SUB, and HDMI port. [LG Electronics]
TG Sambo today rolled out the Averatec Star, a 13.1-inch wide notebook PC in South Korea in order to celebrate the fifth anniversary of Averatec brand. Weighing 1.7Kg and measuring 1cm thick, the laptop comes in aluminum finish with silver color. It is powered by an Intel Centrino 2 processor with 3GB RAM and 320GB HDD. [AVING via Laptop Notebook News]
Philips has decided to launch its Philips 56 inch LCD in the UK on June 6th, 2009. The LCD screen boasts an unbelievable 21:9 image ratio with a resolution of 2,560 x 1,080 pixels, 80000:1 contrast ratio, and response speed of 1ms with Philips’s Perfect Natural Motion technology. This high-end TV also provides 5 HDMI ports, Ethernet port, Wi-Fi. It can access Youtube, Ebay, etc and has support for DLNA. The LCD will be available for $5050. [Newlaunches]
LG and Verizon Wireless have joined to release the new LG Versa on March 1st, 2009. The Versa comes with a 3-inch touchscreen display and a QWERTY keyboard for everybody who doesn’t like typing on a touchscreen. There are also a 2.0MP shooter with face detection, microSD card slot (up to 16GB extra memory), a 2.5mm headset jack, Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR, EV-DO Rev. A, Flash support for the full HTML browser and a built-in accelerometer. This smartphone is also compatible with Verizon’s Mobile Broadband Connect, which allows you to use your phone as a modem when connected to a laptop. Sadly, the Mobile Broadband Connect costs $60 / month and is limited to just 5GB. The LG Versa will be available from Verizon for $199 with a 2-year contract after a $50 mail-in rebate. [cellphonebeat via Upcoming Cell Phones]
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