Panasonic has decided to release the SV-ME5000 10.1-inch digital photo frame in the Japanese market. Measuring 301mm x 23.4mm x 206.7mm and weighing 1,275 grams, the gadget comes equipped with an IPX6/IPX7 (Waterproof) body, a pair of stereo speakers, a gesture control, a built-in digital TV tuner, a built-in 4 way antenna and an external antenna input. Its battery offers approximately 3 hours and 15 minutes of operation time. Available in a black/red or a black/white model, the Panasonic SV-ME5000 10.1-inch portable digital photo frame will be launched in Japan on March 15th, 2012 for 53,000 Yen ($680). [FarEastGizmos]
The new Pantech Element Android tablet is currently available via AT&T for $299.99 with contract or $449.99 without contract. This waterproof tablet comes jam packed with a 1.5GHz APQ 8060 processor, an 8-inch capacitive multitouch display with a 1024 x 768 pixels resolution, a 5-megapixel rear-facing camera, a 2-megapixel front-facing camera, a 16GB of storage space, a memory card slot (up to 32GB), Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 2.1 with EDR. The tabket runs on the Google Android 3.2 OS. Additional specs include a USB port, an HDMI out, a microphone jack, speakers and a microphone. [TG Daily]
The iShower is a Bluetooth-enabled shower speaker that is compatible with virtually any Bluetooth audio-streaming smartphone, tablet or computer. You can mount this water-resistant Bluetooth speaker near your shower or sink, so you can listen to your favorite music while taking a bath. The iShower has a display that shows the current time. It draws its power from three AA batteries that provide enough juice for up to 15-hour of continuous music playback. The iShower is currently available for $99.99 a pop. [Product Page]
Fujitsu has collaborated with NTT Docomo to release the ARROWS Tab LTE F-01D water-resistant tablet PC in Japan. The Android 3.2-based tablet has been tested to be operable under high-humidity conditions based on the manufacturer’s testing standards. The gadget is powered by the ultra high-speed Xi communications network, which is the next-generation LTE service for download speeds of up to 37.5 Mbps. Measuring 181mm x 262mm x 11.3mm and weighing 597 grams (with battery), the Fujitsu Docomo ARROWS Tab LTE F-01D tablet features a 1GHz dual core TI OMAP4 processor, a 10.1-inch (1280 x 800) HD LCD display, 802.11n WiFi, Bluetooth, a USB 2.0 port, a 1.3MP front-facing camera, a 5.1MP rear-facing camera and a high-capacity 7,000mAh battery. No word on pricing at this time. [Press Release]
Arriva has announced the availability of the LEO waterproof Bluetooth headphones. Made of a touch flexible material, these wireless headphones are designed to fit snugly into your ears and around the back of your head. The LEO can be paired with any Bluetooth-enabled devices such as smartphones, laptops, tablets, etc. The Arriva LEO headphones also feature control buttons that allow you to change the sound level. If you are interested, you can purchase the Arriva Leo for $60(for a limited time). Watch the promo video after the jump. Read more
Fujitsu is ready to launch a 10.1-inch waterproof tablet. Dubbed as the “Arrows Tab”, the gadget features a 10.1-inch display with a resolution of 1280×800, the Google Android Honeycomb 3.1 OS, a 1GHz dual-core TI-OMAP processor, a 1GB of RAM, and a 16GB of internal storage. The Fujitsu Arrows Tab also supports a 5MP rear-facing camera, a 1.3MP front-facing camera, and a 1-seg TV tuner. This Android tablet will be available on Japan’s NTT DoCoMo network in September 2011. [NetbookNews]
Pro BMX street rider Nigel Sylvester has collaborated with Casio G-Shock to release the Casio Nigel Sylvester’s Signature timepiece (GD100NS-7). The collaborative watch infuses Nigel’s street style with G-Shock’s toughness to compliment and withstand his riding needs. The watch features the BMX pro’s signature emblazoned in red, stark white band and contrasting black face. Additionally, the GD100NS-7 is also shock resistant and 200M water resistant. The Nigel Sylvester Signature G-Shock watch will be available in August 2011 for $110 a pop. Read more
FINIS has rolled out the AquaPulse heart rate monitor for swimmers and water fitness enthusiasts. The way the AquaPulse Heart Rate Monitor works is that it attaches to the inside of a swimmer’s goggle strap, and it uses an infrared sensor clipped onto their earlobe to detect capillary activity. Swimmers can actually set the AquaPulse to audibly communicate their heart rate to them, while they are swimming. This waterproof heart rate monitor is also perfect for all types of athletes, who want to easily monitor their heart rate activity in real-time. The AquaPulse is currently available for $149.99 each. Read more
The Arrow Revolution Touchscreen Deadbolt is an electronic, touchscreen door lock that comes with 25 different access code options and voice-guided programming in English, Spanish, or French. This weather-resistant touchscreen door lock sits in a housing that can be added to a standard, prepared door in less than 15 minutes. Its batteries can last for a year. What’s more, this touchscreen door lock has a key override option for emergency. The Arrow Revolution Touchscreen Deadbolt will be launched in July 2011 for around $250. [CNet]
The Baby-G BGA123-7A2 is a new shock- and water-resistance timepiece from Casio. The diver-inspired watch features a LED light, a 100M water resistance, a 48-city world time, 5 daily alarms, a 1/100th second stopwatch, a countdown timer and a 12/24 hour format. The Casio BGA123-7A2 Baby-G watch will be released in June 2011 with an MSRP of $160 a pop. [Akihabara]
