Smartparts SP3200WF Wi-Fi Digital Photo Frame is claimed to be the largest Wi-Fi digital photo frame in the world. Measuring 32 inch, it comes with a natural wood frame with espresso finish and museum quality beige mat. The digital photo frame can also display hundreds of digital photos on a slideshow format. The Smartparts SP3200WF offers 1,366 x 768 resolution, 16:9 widescreen format, supports video playback, SD, MS, and Compact Flash memory card slot. What makes this giant photo frame cool is that it can display PowerPoint slides, PDF files, and most picture and graphic files. Each purchase of the Smartparts SP3200WF comes with an RF remote control with 100ft operating range. [UberGizmo]
Check out this rather unique home security device, the Rovio Wi-Fi Robot. The Rovio Wi-Fi Robot is a great idea as a security measure when you’re away on holiday. This ingenious piece of gadgetry streams video and audio through a built-in camera, and can be controlled from anywhere. Use Rovio to check in on your family while away from home, watch over your house while away on vacation, or look over your pets during your lunchtime. You can use any web accessible device such as a mobile phone, gaming console or PC to control it, but for the more traditional of us it does also come with its own remote control. Available around Mid September 2008, with a suggested retail price of $299. [Red5]
Linksys’ WRT610N simultaneous dual-N band router has been released. The device allows the 802.11n WiFi standard to run on both 2.4GHz and 5.0GHz at the same time. Linksys sells this new router with a price tag of $200. [Engadget]
Netgear’s new open source router, the WGR614L, allows users to fine-tune settings including signal strength and security without the need to wait for Netgear to add those features themselves. Features of the WGR614L include VPN and WEP support, WPA and WP2 security; and Wi-Fi Protected Security. This router also provides four Ethernet ports. The Netgear WGR614L is priced at $69. [Electronista]
Here is a new digital frame from Sony, the CP1. The frame comes equipped with a 7 inch LCD with 800×480 pixel resolution. The device is compatible with CF, MS, SD memory cards and can read JPEG, BMP, PNG, GIF image files and MP3 and WAV audio files. The Sony CP1 is powered by a i.MX31 (ARM11 400MHz) CPU with a Timesys Linux 2.6.19 operating system. What makes this digital frame cool is that it sports wireless B/G connectivity. Watch the video after the jump to get more details. [Akihabara] Read more
Shuttle comes back with a new AMD-based home theater PC (HTPC) that features a Blu-Ray + HD-DVD combo drive and a DVB-T TV Tuner. Too bad, its RAM is only 1GB so you need to upgrade it to 2GB. Other features include AMD Athlon X2 6000+ processor, 500GB HDD, ATI Graphics, Wi-Fi and Windows Vista Premium OS. [Akihabara]
The Asus Essentio CS5110 Home Theater PC features Intel Core 2 Duo processor, 250GB HDD, Gigabit Ethernet, Wifi-N, Blu-Ray drive, a build-in IR Receiver, and HDMI out. The gadget measures 200mm x 290mm x 80mm and weights 3.4Kg. No word on pricing at this time. [UberGizmo]
Slacker has teamed up with Devicescape software giving users more access to WiFi when on the go. This Devicescape feature is a WiFi hotspot manager enabling you to register usernames / passwords online and then have the software automatically connect whenever you’re in range. The Slcker portables have now shipped with Devicescape pre-installed. [Engadget]
The new Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ50 features WiFi connectivity allowing users to upload images from any WiFi hotspot. The camera will be released in Japan this May 16th for ¥49,800 or approx. $500(after conversion). [Panasonic Japan via Digital Camera Blog] Read more
Apple Store has unveiled the new Airport Express 802.11n, which is an update version of Apple’s Airport Express base station. Priced at just $99, the device now can connect to the Internet at 802.11n speeds. [Apple]
