From the monthly archives:

December 2009

Mouse Computer Outs A New Desktop PC In Japan

by Isaiah on December 25, 2009 · 2 comments

Mouse Computer has just released their latest desktop PC for the Japanese market namely the Lm-i300S-P22MT. The system is equipped with a 21.5-inch 1920 x 1080 multitouch display, a 2.93GHz Intel Core 2 Duo E7500 processor, an Intel G31 Express chipset, a 1GB GeForce GT 220 graphics card, a 4GB RAM, a 500GB HDD, a DVD burner and runs on Windows 7 Home Premium 32bit OS. The Lm-i300S-P22MT is now available in Japan for a retail price of 99,750 Yen (about $1,094). [Mouse Computer]

Creative Gigaworks HD50i Speakers

by Johan on December 25, 2009 · 2 comments

Creative Gigaworks HD50i Speakers

The Creative Gigaworks HD50i speaker system delivers maximum stereo impact in a micro desktop design thanks to a combination of the Creative High Definition Driver technology, the Titanium Super Tweeter, and the BasXPort technology. There is an easy access front knob for volume / power, and a blue LED shows when the speakers are on. In addition, you can also dock your iPod to enjoy your favorite music. If you are interested, you can buy the Creative Gigaworks HD50i speakers for $169.99. Each purchase comes with a remote controller. [Amazon]

A New USB 3.0 HDD Enclosure From Brando

by Isaiah on December 25, 2009 · 1 comment

Brando comes back with its new 2.5-inch SATA HDD enclosure that is compliant with USB 3.0/2.0/1.1 connectivity. Featuring a durable aluminum outer shell, the device can accommodate any 2.5-inch SATA HDD and is able to provide a maximum data transfer speed of up to 5Gb/s using its USB 3.0 Super-Speed connection. The Brando USB 3.0 2.5-Inch SATA HDD Enclosure is priced at $49.
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Have A Merry Techy Christmas!

by Jeremiah on December 24, 2009 · 0 comments

It’s been an awesome year for us and we would like to personally thank you for your continued support for TechFresh. We hope you get to spend this Christmas with your favorite gadgets loved ones. Salut!

Panasonic Lithium-Ion Battery To Power Up A House

Panasonic and Sanyo have partnered to create a Lithium-ion battery that would be powerful enough to store enough energy to run a household for a week. They will launch this device in 2011. This lithium-ion battery will be better than the existing fuel cells which are considered as efficient power storage for home use. The battery will be paired with a system that allows users to monitor electricity usage on their household. Stay tuned for more updates. [Greenlaunches]

JVC HP-FX700 Wooden Canal Earphones

by Johan on December 24, 2009 · 0 comments

JVC HP-FX700 Wooden Canal Earphones

JVC comes back with an updated version of their wooden canal earphones in the form of the HP-FX700. These earphones provide better audio quality at 104dB/1mW from 6Hz – 26,000Hz at 16 Ohms. Weighing at 7.5 grams, the JVC HP-FX700 will be released in February 2010. [Akihabara]

Black And Decker Lids Off Jar Opener

by Johan on December 24, 2009 · 1 comment

Black And Decker Lids Off Jar Opener

Not all of us have inner strengths to open jars, hence the Black & Decker Lids Off Jar Opener. This gadget is very simple to operate and it is ideal for a person that needs a strong grip. The adjustable height makes it easy to open a variety of jars and the collapsible design makes it easy to store. The Lids Off Jar Opener is perfect for a wide variety of jars from spaghetti sauce to baby food. If you want one, you can purchase the Black And Decker Lids Off Jar Opener for $19.99. [Amazon]

Viliv N5 UMPC Will Be Displayed At CES 2010

by Johan on December 23, 2009 · 3 comments

Viliv N5 UMPC Will Be Displayed At CES 2010

Gadgets manufacturer Viliv will introduce the new Viliv N5 UMPC at CES 2010 next month. The gadget will feature a 4.8-inch 1024 x 600 display, 3G, Wi-Fi, and GPS. Too bad, there is no further info about the pricing or availability. We will keep you posted. [UMPC Portal]

Vodafone Will Launch iPhone In The UK Next Month

Vodafone today announced that the iPhone will be available on its network in the UK from January 14, 2010. Vodafone UK pricing for the iPhone is similar with Orange and O2 who already sell the iPhone in the UK. The cheapest contract available is £30($47) a month (on a 24 month contract). The iPhone 3G 8GB, iPhone 3GS 16GB and iPhone 3GS 32GB are priced at £59($94), £149($238) and £239($382), respectively. The £30 per month tariff provides 300 minutes, unlimited text messages, unlimited WiFi. Customers will also be able to use up to 1GB data on one of the UK’s largest Wi-Fi networks, BT Openzone, providing high-speed internet access at premium locations across the UK. [Slashphone via Upcoming Cell Phones]

InnoDisk’s New Line Of PCIe SSDs

by Isaiah on December 23, 2009 · 0 comments

InnoDisk-Matador-Series-PCIe-SSDs

InnoDisk is back with its new line of PCIe SSDs, the Matador. Coming in capacities ranging from 128GB to 2TB, these 3.5-inch SSDs feature a PCIe x8 interface, an onboard RAID controller and provide read/write speeds of up to 800/600 MB/s. Unfortunately, there’s no word on pricing and release date yet. [InnoDisk]