Lite-On has rolled out its latest external DVD writer ‘eHAU424′ for the mass market. Measuring 168mm x 57.5mm x 197.71mm and weighing just 1.1kg, this new portable drive makes use of both the LightScribe (disc labeling) and SmartErase (data erase) technologies. Apart from that, the drive also features a USB 2.0 connection interface, a 2MB of buffer memory and provides write speeds of up to 24x for DVD+R/-R, 12x for DVD-RAM and DVD+R/-R DL, 8x for DVD+RW, 6x for DVD-RW, 48x for CD-R and 24x for CD-RW. The eHAU424 retails for $49.99. [Product Page]
Here is good news for Archos 5 Internet Tablet owners, because Archos has released a new firmware update 1.3.07. The new firmware update offers some improvements and fixes including improved support for MP4 and MKV videos, fixed playback resolution issues, and fixed support for full screen playback of YouTube and YouTube HD content. You can download the firmware software for free at Archos website, or via its built-in device settings. Warning: You can’t downgrade the firmware after upgrading to the latest version. [Archos]
Design Warehouse has recently released the Folding Speaker, which provides more than enough volume for personal listening. This portable speaker comes with an accordion-style design that creates a large resonance chamber and makes the sound richer than most other small speakers. The Folding Speaker draws its power from a USB port or 2 AAA batteries (not included). $18 is all you need to bring home these foldable speakers. [Design Warehouse]
Lite-On has rolled out its latest external DVD writer called the eHAU324. Measuring 165mm x 58mm x 192mm and weighing 1.3kg, this portable drive boasts the SmartErase technology allowing users to erase write-once discs by overwriting the original data on the disc with random meaningless characters. This technology will guarantee that the original data can no longer be read by any drive. Apart from that, the drive also features a USB 2.0 connection interface and provides write speeds of up to 24x for DVD+R/-R, 12x for DVD-R/+R DL and DVD-RAM, 8x for DVD+RW, 6x for DVD-RW, 48x for CD-R and 32x for CD-RW. The eHAU324 will go on sale in Europe this month for 65 Euro (about $97). [CDRLabs]
Sanyo’s Eneloop Stick Booster (KBC-D1AS) is a useful portable charger for those who are always on the go. This stick charger is able to recharge a wide variety of gadgets including cell phones, portable game consoles, and portable music players via a USB port. Weighing 76-grams (with batteries installed), the portable charging device comes with two new eneloop batteries that can be recharged about 1,500 times. The Sanyo Eneloop Stick Booster will be released in Japan on December 1, 2009. [Sanyo]
by Johan on November 10, 2009
You can now download Amazon’s Kindle PC application free of charge that allows you to read Amazon Kindle books on your PC. The Mac version will be available very soon. The Amazon Kindle PC application works well with Microsoft Windows 7, Windows XP and Windows Vista. This application is now available at Amazon. [Amazon]
Printbrush is claimed to be the world’s smallest pocket-sized printer that uses Bluetooth to connect with a laptop and print an A4 paper at 600 dpi (monochrome). This ultra-portable printer adopts PrintDreams’ propietary RMPT Full technology that allows it to print documents at a maximum speed of 250mm/sec. The device also supports USB 2.0, IRda, and a rechargeable Li-Ion battery. The Printbrush is scheduled to be launched next year for around $199. Video after the jump. More
Here is a portable pocket light that you can bring wherever you go. Designed by Harc Lee, the Foldable Pocket Light comes with a cell at its back providing power. There is also a Back Light Unit that makes the lamp shines brighter. More
Chinese-based company Soyea has recently released a new mobile internet device (MID) for the Chinese market called the Z5. The device sports a 5-inch WVGA 480 x 800 touchscreen display, a 1.2GHz Intel Atom Z515 processor, an 8GB SSD, a microSD card slot, a webcam, stereo speakers, a touchpad, WiFi, Bluetooth, a miniUSB port, a VGA port, a choice of either Windows XP or Linux OS and supports CDMA EV-DO 3G connectivity via China Telecom operator. The Soyea Z5 is now available for purchase via Amazon China for 5,999 Yuan (about $878). [Product Page via GadgetFolder]
Transcend has rolled out its latest slim portable DVD writer called the TS8XDVDRW. Targeted towards netbook users who are always on the move, the drive features a USB 2.0 connection interface and provides maximum write speeds of up to 8x for DVD-R/+R and 24x for CD-R/-RW. Not to mention, the drive also comes bundled with CyberLink’s Power2Go burning software and is compatible with Windows 7 OS. The Transcend TS8XDVDRW retails for $74.80. [Transcend]
