From the monthly archives:
Iiyama has come out with another eco-friendly LCD monitor namely the ProLite E1906S-B. This new 19-inch LCD monitor is an energy efficient display, reducing power consumption by almost 35.9% compared to regular panels. As for the specs itself, the monitor supports a native resolution of 1280 x 1024 pixels, 5ms response time, 10,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio, 250 cd/m2 brightness, two 1W speakers and D-Sub as well as DVI connectivities. The ProLite E1906S-B retails for $208. [TechConnect]
Casio today launched another member from their Z-Series digicam. Known as the Exilim EX-Z33, this 10 Megapixel entry-level digital camera features a 3x optical zoom lens with a 2.5-inch LCD display. The camera also supports a number of other functions as found on most compact digital cameras today including Face Detection and Anti Shake Mode. What makes the EX-Z33 more special is that it has YouTube Capture Mode, which records and saves movies at the ideal settings for YouTube. Pricing info is still unavailable at this time. [Let's Go Digital via Digital Camera Blog]
If you are bored with your ugly headphones, you can purchase the Paul Frank Skullcandy headphones that comes in bright colors. You can purchase these headphones at Skullcandy site for $21.995 upwards, depending on the style that you choose. [Skullcandy via Geeky Gadgets]
It seems that HP wants to compete with Logitech by releasing a new range of Wireless Comfort Mobile Mouse with cool designs. First up is the HP Wireless Comfort Mobile Mouse in Red that sports a flowery design and a sculpted fit for maximum comfort, a four-way tilt scroll wheel, and two programmable buttons. The HP Wireless Comfort Mouse HDX sports a similar feature set but has a blue design with whispy blue and white lines. Finally, the HP Wireless Comfort Mobile Mouse in Expresso features a modern black design with white circles. The price ranges from $14.99 to $49.99. [ChipChick]
Japanese laptop manufacturer DosPara has rolled out the Prime Note Galleria GS notebook PC that boasts a 15.4-inch with a 1280 x 800 WXGA resolution, a 2.53GHz Intel Core 2 Duo P8700 CPU, an nVidia GeForce 966M GS with 512MB of VRAM, a 4GB of DDR2 SDRAM, and a 500 GB of SATA HDD. Weighing at only 2.7kg, the laptop also features a DVD Super Multi, WiFi and HDMI out. Unfortunately, its battery provides only 2.6-hours of operation time. [DosPara via Laptop Notebook News]
Asus has launched its uBoom and uBoom Q soundbar speakers that are designed to provide high fidelity audio and heart-thumping bass via a maze-like reflex port, which is then channeled through speakers designed to place the user in the audio sweet-spot. Both the ASUS uBoom and uBoom Q sound-bar speakers feature USB 2.0 connectivity for audio output. The uBoom Q also draws its power via the USB 2.0 port, effectively eliminating the need for a power adapter. No pricing information available so far. Read more
Sony today released the latest version of 32GB Memory Stick PRO Duo that allows Handycam owners to record video in FH mode (1920 x 1080 Full HD) for 225 minutes (3 hours 45 minutes) using a single card. It is perfect for events such as weddings, birthday parties, and athletic events. No info on pricing at this time. [dcviews]
Japanese manufacturer JVC has recently released two high quality headphones namely the HP-S560 (10Hz to 25kHz) and the HP-S360 (10Hz to 24kHz). Both headphones adopt a newly developed “Dual Protection Structure” on its driver unit in order to suppress any unnecessary resonances. The HP-S560 and the HP-S360 also feature a 32 Ohm impedance with an 112dB/1mw output. These headphones will be available in September 2009 in Japan. [Akihabara]
Famous battery maker Duracell has rolled out a charging system called myGrid that will charge cell phones and other devices placed on its surface. The device is compatible with Apple’s iPods, the iPod touch and the iPhone, as well as a number of handsets from Nokia, Motorola and RIM’s BlackBerry handsets. The Duracell myGrid will be launched in October 2009. No word on pricing so far. [iPodNN]
Wildfire fighting is one of the most physically challenging task that human being faces today. Autonomous machines can operate faster and more efficiently while keeping people away from the hard, dirty and dangerous jobs. Designed by Aydin Mert, the Autonomous Fire Guard comes equipped with laser scanners, IR cameras and radar to cut through the smoke during fire. The robot is a perfect assistant for firefighters. Sadly, there is no further info on when it will go into mass production. [Yanko]
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