After releasing the Bowers & Wilkins P5 portable headphone set, the company today introduced the MM-1 computer speaker system that consists of one 3-inch woofer and a 1-inch tweeter, and a dedicated 18Watts amplifier. The tweeters features the company’s signature Nautilus tube-loaded design that is claimed to produce improved high-frequency sounds. In addition, the MM-1 also uses Digital Signal Processing (DSP) components that will automatically adjust sound balance depending on the signal. The Bowers & Wilkins MM-1 will be released in February 2010. No word on pricing yet. [Pocket-lint]
Intro 2020 have announced the release of two new dye sublimination event printers from HiTi, the 510s and 510k. Weighing at just 13kg, the HiTi 510s has a 3.5-inch LCD display for standalone operation and user settings. Meanwhile, the HiTi 510k weights 18kg and has a 10-inch touchscreen display. This printer is able to print 6-inch x 4-inch in an impressive 12-seconds, 5-inch x 7-inch in 18-seconds, or 6-inch x 9-inch in 21-seconds. Sadly, there is no info on pricing at this time. [Image-acquire]
The VW-BN2 is not an ordinary external DVD burner. The gadget is specially designed to be used and connected to an ACVHD camera, so you can burn the video on the go. The Panasonic VW-BN2 provides a maximum speed of 8x for DVD ±R and 4x for DVD ±DL. The Panasonic VW-BN2 will be available next month for 25000 Yen ($278). [Akihabara]
Nokia has decided to recall certain Nokia-branded AC adapters due to the the plastic covers of the affected chargers that could come loose and separate, exposing the charger’s internal components and potentially posing an electric shock hazard if certain internal components are touched while the charger is plugged into a live socket. The affected chargers are models AC-3E and AC-3U, manufactured between June 15 and August 9, 2009, and model AC-4U, manufactured between April 13 and October 25, 2009. Nokia will replace these affected AC adapters for free. [GearLog]
Green-House of Japan has released a new Beer Can-shaped USB Humidifier. There is nothing special with this gadget, but it will keep your area cool and fresh. The gadget is easy to use. You will just have to put a filter in the device, fill it with water, and plug it on your PC via a USB port. The Beer Can-shaped USB Humidifier retails for 5,850 Yen ($64). [Product Page]
Thanko has recently released a pair of USB Warm Gloves that will be useful during Winter. The gloves will perfectly heat your fingers and hands thanks to heat generators on the inside. The USB Warm Gloves come also with a removable hood that covers your fingers. Available in black or white, the Thanko USB Warm Gloves are priced at 2,500 Yen or around $27 a pair. [Product Page]
Duracell will launch the Duracell PowerCheck Batteries worldwide. In case you didn’t know, this AA battery has been released in the US market in the late spring of 1996. The battery comes with the Powercheck, which is a gauge located on the battery that can be activated by simply pressing two white dots on the cell. The Ultra Advanced with Powercheck will be available at Costco and other major retailers starting in December at a small additional cost to regular CopperTop batteries. [Press Release]
The Webbook is described by Litl as “an internet computer that works great with your favorite websites”. The Litle Webbook can be used as a standard netbook or, flipped round, as a TV device with an optional remote control and “TV style” control knob. It comes equipped with a 12-inch LCD display with an Intel Atom 1.6GHz processor, a GPU that can playback H.264 in 720p, a 1GB of RAM, and a 2GB of built in flash storage. What makes the Webbook interesting is that it has no hard drive because all data is stored on the Internet. Additional features include a built-in WiFi, a headphone port, HDMI, a USB 2.0 port, and a built-in webcam and mic for video conference. The The Litl Webbook is now available for $699 a pop. [Litl]
The SV-MC75 and the SV-ME750 are the latest 1Seg portable TVs from Panasonic Japan. The high-end SV-MC75 supports IPX6-IPX7 (splash-proof and waterproof), a 4.3-inch display screen with a 480 x 272 resolution and an 8GB of storage space, which is upgradable via SDHC cards (up to 32GB). Meanwhile, its little brother the SV-ME750 has a bigger 5-inch display screen with a 480 x 272 resolution. [Impress]
Japan-based design and gadget company fu-bi today introduced their latest gadget in the form of the Retro Cube Mini Speaker With MP3 Player. It is actually a 3W x 2-channel speaker that comes equipped with a built-in MP3 player. You can connect the Retro Cube Mini Speaker to your iPod or PC via USB 2.0 and listen to three hours of music after charging its internal battery for about an hour. You can also play music directly from an SD/SDHC memory card. The Retro Cube Mini Speaker retails for 4680 Yen or around $50. Each purchase comes with a mini remote control. [fu-bi]
