Looking for the world’s smallest USB keyboard? Then take a closer look at this tiny USB keyboard, it features 56 keys complete with a retractable USB cable. All yours for just $29.99. [Product Page] Read more
From the monthly archives:
February 2009
Dell has unveiled the 22-inch SX2210 LCD screen on the company’s site. The monitor offers 1080p resolution, a 2.0MP embedded webcam, 1000:1 dynamic contrast ratio, 2 millesecond response time, 160 degrees horizontal / 170 degrees vertical viewing angles, and 300 cd/m² brightness. There is no word on pricing or availability. It is estimated to be released on March 19th. Stay tuned for more details. [Dell]
It seems that Sony is serious to create green gadgets. Sony’s new glucose-operated battery uses glucose as its main source of energy. Sony has successfully find out how to generate power out of carbohydrates by breaking down enzymes that release active energy, which then can power small electronic devices. The Bio Battery is capable of generating up to 50mW of power, enough to power most of today’s gadgets. [daylife]
Here’s the latest portable power supply from Chinavasion, what’s so cool about this new Solar Charger is the fact that it is small enough to fit in your pocket and able to absorb power from regular standard wall socket or the sun. It consists of two high efficiency solar panels and a 500mAh internal li-ion battery all in one convenient to carry size. You can use it to charge your cell phone, MP3 or other portable electronic devices. Get it now for just $13.58. [Product Page] Read more
Chinese gadget manufacturer Gemei has introduced the Gemei HD-660 that plays 720p HD. Measuring only 123mm x 76mm x 15mm and weighing at 147grams, the player is compatible with JPG, BMP, and PNG picture files, RM, RMVB, AVI, FLV and MPEG video files, and MP3, WMA, FLAC audio files. The Gemei HD-660 offers up to 32GB of storage space, and a 4.3 inch WQVGA LCD (480×272 pixels). Each purchase of this media player comes with a remote control and external video cable for plugging into your TV. [Akihabara]
Gefen’s Wireless HDMI Extender allows you to enjoy cable-free High Definition extension within a 30 foot radius within a line-of-sight. Guess this means you can’t really place it anywhere you like, as the best area to mount it would be on your ceiling. The add-on provides users with two HDMI inputs and one component HD video input that can be shared using UWB wireless that allows up to three HD signals to be sent to one location, including with 5.1 Dolby surround. Supported resolutions range from the standard 480i to 1080p, and is able to accept input from Blu-ray players, HD DVD players, or game consoles. Gefen Wireless HDMI Extender retails for a hefty $1,000 each. [Electronista]
If you like a PMP with a huge display screen, then you can choose the i-Luv’s i1166. This player comes with a 9 inch widescreen TFT LCD display with 16:9 aspect ratio. The gadget also supports DVD playback as a bonus function. Other features include iPod dock, MPEG-4 Certified, Video output, and integrated stereo speakers. [itechnews via iPod and MP3 Players]
Stylish yet elegant is what best describe this Lounge Bar by De Dietrich. This luxurious wall mounted bar comes with three different temperature zones for your wine, three individual compartments each with a hydraulic opener, a service area on the left side of the bar, a built-in ice dispenser and an ice container placed on the lower shelf. It definitely would make a great option to store all your treasured liquor bottles. Sadly, no word on pricing and availability yet. [Bornrich] Read more
Konarka has successfully developed a range of organic thin-film solar cell modules which are flexible enough to be attached to a bag and used as a power source of an electronic paper. These solar panel modules are exhibited at the 2nd International Photovoltaic Power Generation Expo (PV EXPO 2009). The energy conversion efficiency of these super thin solar cells stand at 4% currently within a building. Translucent solar cells are also available from Konarka, and having these on our ceilings and windows will definitely revolutionize the power industry. [TechOn]
Pantech and AU have collaborated to launch the new Pantech-AU NS02 3G handset in Japan. The phone is actually a standard CDMA 1X WIN phone with a 2.7-inch QVGA display and a 2MP shooter. Other features include microSD memory card slot (up to 2GB) and a battery that provides up to 220 minutes of talk time. Measuring 51mm x 102mm x 19.4mm and weighing at 134grams, the Pantech AU NS02 3G mobile phone is currently available in black, ivory, and green. [AVING via Upcoming Cell Phones] Read more
