Samsung will be launching the S2 “Pebble” portable media player featuring 1GB of storage, can tune in FM stations, and play back for MP3, WMA, and OGG files. You can get the S2 in green, purple, red, and black / white. The other model is the S3, a 4GB or 8GB PMP with a 240 x 320 display, playback for MP3, MPEG4, and WMA files, an FM tuner, flash games, in green, red, blue, or black / white. Both models will drop this June for an unknown price. [Businesswire]
BenQ has announced 3 new compact models of cameras starting with the E800 which is an 8-megapixel shooter featuring a 3x optical zoom, a 2.7-inch LCD, ISO settings up to 1600, and face-tracking and smile-catching features. The C850 and C750 both feature leather-wrapped handles with all the same specs with the C750 having only 7-megapixels. No word on prices. But the C850 and C750 will be in Europe and the Asia this month while the E800 will be dropping worldwide the end of May. [Engadget via Digital Camera Blog]
If you need a new anti GPS tracking device which is easy to use, you can buy this GPS Tracking Jammer. You just need to plug it into your car charger and it will jam all the frequencies that are around the 1575.42 MHz range within a 5 meter radius. The device is now available in the U.K. for £149.99. [TrackerShark]
Computer Choppers has redesigned the MacBook Air with 24 karat gold plated casing. The laptop is priced at a hefty $5,000. [GadgetLite via Laptop Blog]
Samsung has decided to launch their latest PMP in Korea. The Samsung YP-BP2 comes jam packed with 3 inch WQVGA display, DAB radio tuner, DVB-T mobile TV tuner, and Bluetooth connectivity. The device is available in 2GB, 4GB or 8GB storage capacities. [GenerationMP3]
Here is good news for those who lived in the US and also for those who like Mickey Mouse. iRiver has planned to release its Mickey MP3 player in the US. The player retails for only $70 (1GB) and offers 9 hours of playback time. Unfortunately, this MP3 player “contains a chemical known to the State of California to cause cancer, or birth defects or other reproductive harm.” [Gizmodo]
The Promate ProBattery today released a universal laptop back-up battery which uses a selectable 5V, 16V or 19V power output and 15 modular notebook connectors. The 6600mAh Lithium Polymer battery is capable of handling over 10,000 discharge cycles and can be charged when in use. The device also provides an integrated USB output for USB-chargeable devices including MP3 players or cell phones. [Electronista]
3K computers has recently released a new Asus Eee-PC competitor. Dubbed as the 3K Longitude 400, this laptop is weaker than its competitor. The gadget is powered by a 7 inch 800×480 display, 400 Mhz CPU, 512MB RAM, 4GB of storage, Wi-Fi, Wired Ethernet and three USB 2.0 ports. No word on pricjg so far. I hope it is cheaper than Asus Eee-PC. [CentreDaily via Laptop Blog]
LaCie has itroduced its 500GB Rugged Hard Drive. Designed by Neil Poulton, the device features a scratch-resistant aluminum shell and shock-resistant rubber case. The hard drive is available in USB 2.0 model or the bus-powered version that supports USB 2.0, FireWire 400 and FireWire 800. Priced at $400, this 500GB Rugged Hard Drive comes pre-loaded with a backup software. [SlipperyBrick]
Onkyo today announced the new AV Receiver, the TX-SR606, that features four HDMI inputs and 1080i upscaling. Key features of the Onkyo TX-SR606 are:
The Onkyo TX-SR606 AV receiver retails for approx. $580. [CNetCrave]
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