Logitech today introduced a competitor to the Apple’s Magic Touchpad. Designed for Windows 7-powered computers, the Logitech Wireless Touchpad features multi-touch navigation and gesture-based controls, allowing you to surf the internet in a more fun and natural way. The device connects to the computer via an RF wireless connection. It comes equipped with a tiny Logitech Unifying receiver that enables you to add as much as five other Logitech wireless devices such as a mouse, a keyboard, or a number pad. The Logitech Wireless Touchpad is currently available in Europe and the US for around $50. [Logitech]
The new Canon imageFORMULA DR-M160 is ideal for use in the office. This document scanner comes with impressive duplex scanning speeds of up to 60ppm/120ipm at 300dpi. It can handle up to 7,000 scans/day and comes bundled with Windows ISIS/TWAIN drivers for easy integration with third-party Enterprise Content Management (ECM) systems. The Canon imageFORMULA DR-M160 document scanner is currently available for $1,295 each. [Canon]
Samsung today announced its new smart media hub, the SE-208BW optical disk drive (ODD). The device combines an external ODD with a wireless connectivity to provide wider end-user benefits. Offering traditional CD/DVD playback and writing capabilities, the SE-208BW features Samsung’s own APP to enable smartphone, tablet and PC users to wirelessly stream and play CDs and DVDs on their smart devices to listen to music or watch their favorite movies. The SE-208BW drive is also compatible with all major operating systems, including Windows 7 and Mac OS. This external drive provides a variety of speeds across different data media types such as 24X CD-ROM, 24X CD-RW, 8X DVD reading and 8X DVD±R, 5X DVD-RAM, 6X DVD+R Dual Layer, 6X DVD-R Dual Layer, 8X DVD+RW, 6X DVD-RW recording. The Samsung SE-208BW smart media hub will be available the beginning of 2012. [Press Release]
The Scoop Pointer from Hillcrest Labs is a second-generation in-air mouse with 6-axis motion control, which interfaces wirelessly to any PC, Mac, or USB HID compatible device through a USB dongle. This new OEM product is a reference design that will be available in the fourth quarter to companies that need a complete off-the-shelf device for their consumers. It will replace the Loop pointer and includes numerous enhancements, such as a smaller and lighter form factor, new chipset and firmware for lower costs and better performance, nine programmable buttons and a scroll wheel, and full 6-axis control to enable better gesture and game play. There are two versions of the Scoop pointer, one optimized for TV viewing, and one with a red laser pointer designed as a handheld wireless presenter. No word on pricing at this time. [Press Release]
Razer has released the BlackWidow Stealth Edition mechanical gaming keyboards. Both the Ultimate and Standard versions of this hardcore mechanical keyboard have been refitted with a keyset that offers tactility but with a quieter feedback for the true silent assassins of gaming. The Ultimate model also supports the company’s extreme anti-ghosting technology, allowing up to six simultaneous key presses on the keyboard. The Razer BlackWidow Stealth Edition keyboards are now available for $79.99 (Standard) and $139.99 (Ultimate). [Press Release]
Kenro UK has announced the availability of the Reflecta IMAGEBOX LCD9. This scanner allows you to digitizing slides and negatives. It is equipped with a 9-megapixel area-array sensor, which is claimed to deliver a resolution comparable to a 2400ppi scan from 35mm film. The Reflecta Imagebox can also scan prints of up to 6×4 inches. The unit can be operated independently from a computer, and comes with a dust and scratch removal system for negatives and transparencies that is based on infrared technology. Other features include a holder for 4 mounted slides, a power adaptor, a USB cable, and a TV cable. The Reflecta Imagebox LCD9 retails for £280($459). [PhotographyBLOG]
Online store Brando has started selling the Rii Mini i6 wireless mini QWERTY keyboard. It is not an ordinary wireless mini keyboard because it comes equipped with a touchpad and an infrared remote controller. What makes the Rii Mini i6 special is that it has a powerful ability to identify about 99.9% TV infrared remote control on the market. Measuring 151mm x 59mm x 12mm and weighing 95 grams, the Rii Mini i6 wireless mini QWERTY keyboard retails for $59 a pop. [Brando]
The new LG LSM-100 is not an ordinary mouse, because it comes equipped with a built-in scanner. This laser mouse allows you to scan page sizes of up to A3 size. Along with the left, right and back mouse buttons, the LSM-100 also features a Smart Scan button on its left side that, when held down, allows the user to swipe the mouse over the material to be scanned. Scanned images can be saved in PNG, JPEG, TIFF, BMP, PDF, XLS or DOC format, or dragged and dropped into the desired application. The LG LSM-100 also adopts the Optical Character Recognition (OCR) technology to convert scanned text into editable text within a Microsoft Word document. The company will launch the LSM-100 in Europe later this month for $150. [Gizmag]
Elecom has started selling the MENDO Kandenchi mouse. It is a small wireless mouse that comes in a shape of an “AA” battery. Available in black or white, the mouse is compatible with Linux, Mac, and Windows operation systems. This input device measures 32.5mm x 32.5mm x 53mm and weights at only 32 grams. The company will launch the Elecom MENDO Kandenchi mouse in Japan later this month. No word on pricing at this moment. Read more
The Sanwa 5-Button wireless BlueTrack mouse is now available in the Japanese market. Available in black, red, or white, this wireless mouse adopts the BlueTrack technology, which is 4 times more accurate that a laser mouse. The mouse also supports the Bluetooth Ver.3.0 class 2 that works perfectly within 10 meters range. What’s more, the Sanwa 5-Button wireless BlueTrack mouse also offers 1600/1000dpi resolution. It is powered by a couple of AAA batteries that provide enough juice for about 110 hours of continuous operation time or around 180 days of continuous standby time. Measuring 68mm x 104.5mm x 42mm, the Sanwa 5-Button wireless BlueTrack mouse is priced at $78.12 each. Read more
