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The Planex MKZ-RP150N pocket router is a perfect device for those of you who want to keep the home networking system simple. Measuring 42mm x 15mm x 55.2mm and weighing 27 grams, the USB-powered device supports Wi-Fi and basic DNS services including DynDNS and CyberGate. Sadly, the Planex MKZ-RP150N comes equipped with only 1 Ethernet port. If you want one, you can buy the Planex MKZ-RP150N pocket router for 3,500 Yen ($41). (Planex)
Toshiba is back with a couple of new portable DVD players namely the 9-inch REGZA SD-P96DT and 7-inch REGZA SD-P76S. The Toshiba SD-P96DT provides a 800 x 480 resolution and has both 1-Seg digital and analog tuners, while the Toshiba SD-P76S comes with a 480 x 234 display and no TV tuners at all. Both portable DVD players feature an SD/SDHC memory card slot, and can play DivX video, MP3/WMA music files and JPEG images from either a card or a DVD. Each purchase comes equipped with a 12V adapter for in-car use, an A/V output cable and a remote control, while the larger version gets external antennas for the tuners. The Toshiba REGZA SD-P96DT is expected to arrive in Japan in early December 2010, while the Toshiba REGZA SD-P76S will be available in mid-January 2011. [Slashgear]
The Mustek ScanExpress S324 portable scanner is now available for purchase via Hammacher. The scanner accepts face-down up to full 8.5-inch x 11-inch documents and photographs, scanning them at up to 300dpi resolution. This portable scanner also provides a preview of images on a built-in 2.4-inch (480 x 234) color LCD. The Mustek ScanExpress S324 is compatible with the Microsoft Windows 7, Vista, or XP and Mac. Additional specs include an SD card slot. If you want one, you can purchase this pocket scanner for $169.95. [Product Page via RedFerret]
The Philips Norelco SensoTouch 3D electric shaver offers a superior shaving performance without sacrificing skin comfort or convenience. Powered by a lithium-ion battery for portable cordless operation, the SensoTouch 3D has three dynamic cutting elements mounted on a GyroFlex 3D platform, allowing it to conform to the curves and angles of your face, while the AquaTec seal lets you shave wet or dry. Other features include an automatic travel lock and carrying case, a zinc liquid metal frame and an advanced touch screen display. The Philips Norelco SensoTouch 3D electric shaver retails for $276.85 each. [Amazon]
The Powergorilla Portable Charger is perfect for busy professionals who are always on-the-go. The gadget will provide over 20 hours of power for your smartphones, MP3 players or PMPs. The Powergorilla Portable Charger will also extend your laptop’s battery life for around 2-5 hours. This portable battery charger is easy to use. You just need to select which voltage you need (5V, 8.4V, 9.5V, 12V, 16V, 19V or 24V) and then connect it to your gadgets. Additionally, the Powergorilla has input voltage auto recognition, which means that if you use your own AC laptop charger (between 16 – 24V only), the device will automatically detect the voltage level. The Powergorilla also has some of safety features including output auto-lock, voltage limitation protection, short circuit protection, over charging protection and overheat protection. If you are interested, you can buy the Powergorilla Portable Charger for £150 ($236). [Product Page]
Samsung has successfully developed a portable X-ray Detector that helps to take X-ray images more accurately. Measuring 17-inch x 14-inch, the X-ray Detector is attached to a monitor that converts the captured X-ray directly onto the screen. This portable X-ray detector is also less harmful than conventional X-ray machines and provides more accurate diagnosis. [SamsungHub]
The 3M Company today introduced a couple of new products in its award-winning line of pocket projectors. Dubbed as the MP160 and MP180, both pico projectors boast 30 lumens of brightness, a built-in speaker, two hours of battery life and an SVGA resolution, which is perfect for business professionals to share presentations, video and more virtually anywhere. The 3M MP180 allows you to present PowerPoint files, videos, photos or documents, at the touch of a button. Additional specs include a touchscreen display, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, an integrated MP3 player, a 4GB of internal memory, a micro SD card slot, and a USB port. The 3M MP160 also offers the same brightness, resolution and portability as the MP180, at a lower price point. Each purchase of the MP160 comes equipped with VGA and composite video cables, which makes it easy to connect this projector to virtually any gadget that outputs video. The 3M MP160 and MP180 will be launched in early October 2010 for $349 and $399, respectively.
The Coolermaster Choiix Boom Boom is a new and affordable portable speaker to play your favorite music on-the-go. The speaker is powered by the USB connector that you will plug into your laptop, which means it will decrease your laptop’s operation time. The Choiix Boomb Boom portable speaker will be launched in the UK later this month for £16.95 or approx. $26. [Slashgear]
ASUS hits back with their new slim external DVD writer called the ‘Extreme Slim External DVD-RW Drive’. Measuring just 14mm thick, this slim drive features a brushed aluminum finish, a USB 2.0 connection interface, a 1MB of buffer memory and is capable of providing write speeds of up to 8x for DVD-R/+R/+RW, 6x for DVD-RW and DVD-R/+R DL, 5x for DVD-RAM, 24x for CD-R and 16x for CD-RW. Pricing and availability are still unknown at the moment. [CDRLabs]
Apricorn has rolled out their latest portable DVD burner called the EZ Writer II. Targeted towards netbook/notebook users who are always on the move, the drive features a USB 2.0 connection interface, a 2MB of buffer memory and provides write speeds of up to 8x for DVD-R/+R (DL), 6x for DVD-RW/+RW and 24x for CD-R/-RW. In addition, the drive also comes bundled with the BurnAware CD/DVD burning software. The EZ Writer II sells for $54 after a $25 mail-in rebate. Read more
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