The new IO-Data GV-SC500/AI SEG CLIP Mobile will turn your iPhone, iPad or Android smartphones into a mobile TV. Measuring 85mm x 41mm x 11mm and weighing 50 grams, the portable gadget is able to stream audio/video via Wi-Fi connectivity. What’s more, the device also offers the EPG (Electronic programming guide) that allows you to set a reminder and record your favorite TV programs. Its battery provides enough juice for approx. 4 hours of viewing time. IO-Data will launch the GV-SC500/AI SEG CLIP Mobile in the Japanese market in October 2011 for 11,500 Yen or around $149. [IO-Data]
Best Buy has unveiled the new Sirius XM Lynx. Measuring 2.5-inch x 4.5-inch x 0.5-inch, the gadget is powered by a custom version of the Android operating system. The Sirius XM Lynx features a multitouch display and a Wi-Fi connection. The gadget can be used in conjunction with your choice of a car kit, home kit or portable speaker dock (not included). There is also a microSDHC card slot for transferring media. Its battery offers up to 30-hour of operation time on a single battery charge. The Sirius XM Lynx retails for $249.99 each. [Music Sink]
Sony has started taking pre-orders for the Sony Reader WiFi. Weighing at only 6 ounces, this eReader is claimed to be the world’s lightest 6-inch e-book reader. The Sony Reader WiFi features an E-Ink Pearl V220 glare-free touchscreen display, allowing you to comfortably read your favorite books for hours. The gadget supports Wi-Fi connectivity and a microSD card slot for storage expansion of up to 32GB. Each purchase comes equipped with a free 2GB microSD card that can hold more than 1200 PDF files. Its rechargeable battery offers up to 14,000 continuous page turns. [Sony]
Targus today introduced a new Wi-Fi Laser mouse, which is based on Ozmo’s OZMO2000 solution. In case you didn’t know, the Ozmo OZMO2000 is the industry’s first Wi-Fi PAN solution that enables peripherals to connect directly to the computer’s built-in Wi-Fi receiver. The Targus Wi-Fi Laser mouse features an integrated four-way scroll wheel and a high-precision laser sensor that provides accurate performance on almost any surface. This input device is powered by a couple of Energizer batteries that offers up to 9-month of operation time. The Targus Wi-Fi Laser Mouse retails for $49.99 each. [Engadget]
The Ricoh eQill is an enterprise tablet which is designed to fit into a paperless office. Measuring 7.4-inch x 9.7-inch x 0.4-inch and weighing about 1.1 pounds, the tablet features a 9.7-inch (1280 x 825) e-Ink display, an 8GB of storage capacity, up to 20 hours of battery life, a TI OMAP 3621 processor, a 256MB of RAM, a stylus for text input, a 5MP digital camera, and a voice recorder. The Ricoh eQill connects to the server via WiFi or 3G connectivity, so users can read or sign important documents without wasting any paper. [Liliputing]
Toshiba has recently announced its upcoming glasses-free 3D TV namely the Toshiba ZL2. The 55-inch 3D TV features face tracking, Resolution+, Auto Calibration, 2D to 3D conversion, and Smart TV. What makes the Toshiba ZL2 more interesting is that it supports multiple viewers at once. Toshiba claims that there are up to nine different viewing positions, which viewers can use to experience the 3D effect. The Toshiba ZL2 also offers a quadHD resolution of 3840 x 2160, WiFi, DLNA, Toshiba’s Cevo engine, a built-in Freeview HD, and a USB hard drive video recording mode. The company will launch the ZL2 in Q4 2011. [Press Release]
LG Electronics has finally released the 47-inch 47LW9800 and 55-inch 55LW9800 3D HDTVs in the South Korean market. Both ultra slim HDTVs feature the full LED technology, LG’s True Motion 480Hz and passive 3D glasses. These 3D HDTVs also support LG’s Magic-Motion remote control, LG’s Smart Board, a web browser and Wi-Fi connectivity, giving you the possibility to stream media from your smartphone or computer wirelessly to your TV. No word on pricing at this moment. [Akihabara]
The new Planex MZK-WD300DH enables any Windows-powered PCs to stream Full HD video to any HDMI sources. The device comes equipped with a 300Mbps Wi-Fi dongle for your PC and a compatible HDMI base for your HDTV. The Planex MZK-WD300DH is priced at 10,000 Yen ($142). [Planex]
The Actiontec Multi-LAN Network Adapter is designed to deliver more bandwidth, improved reliability and better network coverage anywhere in the home. This adapter utilizes the MoCA backbone in the home to transport high quality, high data rates yielding speeds up to 175Mbps, to significantly improve the signal in rooms where Wi-Fi connectivity is low or non-existent. As a result, you can have a high quality Wi-Fi signal in the former dead spot areas. What’s more, this network adapter also provides four 10/100Mbps Fast Ethernet ports. The Actiontec Multi-LAN Network Adapter will be released in Q3 2011. [Product Page]
The Seagate GoFlex Satellite is the first battery-powered external hard drive to wirelessly extend the storage capacity of any Wi-Fi-enabled gadgets. The storage device streams media over Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n to three iPads or Android tablets at the same time. The 500GB Seagate GoFlex Satellite also supports USB 3.0 connectivity. Its battery provides enough juice for up to 5-hour of operation time or up to 25-hour of standby time. [Seagate]
