Elecom has recently released the U2H-Z7 S USB Hub. The device comes with 7 USB ports with a transfer rate of 480Mbps. The hub measures at 23mm x 144mm x 23mm and weighs only 66grams. [Akihabara]

What makes the NEC ShieldPRO FC-N22A Tablet PC special is that it is able to work perfectly under extreme conditions (-20 to over 50 degrees Celsius). The tablet PC supports IP55 requirements compliance and is powered by Intel Core 2 Duo U7500 1.06GHz processor, 12.1 inch display with LED backlight and brightness level of 750cd/m2 (XGA resolution), 512MB RAM (upgradeable up to 4GB) and touch screen functionality. Unfortunately, the NEC ShieldPRO FC-N22A Tablet PC is priced at a hefty €2,800. [Akihabara via Laptop Blog]

The MSI Titan mini desktop PC has been released. Priced at only £235 or about $450, the Titan features a 250GB SATA hard drive, 2 GHz VIA C7 processor, 1GB of DDR 2 memory and VIA’s CN700 integrated chipset. Other features include 2 USB ports, VGA, TV out, 5.1-channel digital audio out, legacy PS/2 and serial ports, and a Gigabit Ethernet port. What makes this mini PC special is that it has a dual-layer multi-format DVD writer. Unfortunately, it doesn’t come with an operating system. The MSI Titan measures 9.45 inch x 7.28 inch x 2.75 inch. [Register Hardware]

If you love Poker, than you’ll love the Poker Mate USB Stick. It can hold either 1GB or 2GB of storage space. Now you can gamble and have all your info stored in your Poker chip for $29 for the 2GB version. [ChipChick]

Mobo will be dropping two new laptops in Brazil. The first one is the Mobo Postitive which features a 7-inch display, Via C7-M processor, 1.3-megapixel webcam, and built-in wifi along with 2GB of flash memory. The other is the Mobo Kids laptop with a Celeron M processor and all the same features of the CTL’s 2go PC. They start at about $999 or $590. The Positivo Mobo is available May 23rd and the Mobo Kids in July. [Zumo Blog via Laptop Blog ]

Unlike any other mouses, the Sequiam Biometrics ScanQ Fingerprint Authentication Scanner and Software, works as security system especially to open/use specific files, to login into Windows, and other functions as well. It features two authentication options - only the fingerprint, or the fingerprint plus a password. With this device securing your own computer is not a problem anymore. Available now for $70. [AceLounge]

SuperTalent will be dropping a new SSD lineup. The three new models come in capacities of 30GB, 60GB, and 120GB for about $299, $449, and $699. All three are now available as of right now. [Jkontherun]

Sony will be dropping their multimedia server / NAS drives today in Japan. The VGF-HS1S features gigabit ethernet, DLNA compatibility, an integrated display, USB connectivity and a hidden multicard reader along with support for AVCHD, MPEG2, HDV, JPEG, BMP, PNG, WAV, MP3, ATRAC, AAC and WMA file formats. Look for the VGF-HS1 May 17th for ¥60,000 ($570) / ¥80,000 ($760) depending on capacity. [Impress]

Toshiba will finally be dropping the M-800 Portege laptop Quarter 3 in Europe. The M-800 features a white pearl finish with silver accents, white LEDs, a 2GHz Core 2 Duo T5750, 1GB of DDR2 RAM, a WXGA (1,280 x 800) panel, Intel’s GMA X3100 graphics set, a built-in DVD burner, three USB 2.0 ports, FireWire / VGA / headphone sockets, 802.11a/g/n wifi, 56k modem, gigabit ethernet, bluetooth and Vista Home Premium. No word on pricing just yet. [Tech Digest via Laptop Blog]

Say goodbye to your old Dell Inspiron laptops, because Mike Ming has redesigned the new Dell Inspiron 1525 laptop. Known as the “Bunch O Surfers” and “Sea Sky”, the notebook is priced at $699 each. See one more pic after the jump. [Engadget via Laptop Blog] More »