March 2009 - Fareastgizmos.com

Passenger refuses to pay US$ 3,666 taxi fare for 1,100-km drive and gets arrested in Japan: ! Takeshi Utsunomiya aged 49, got into the taxi near Shinagawa station in Tokyo and asked the driver to take him to his hometown, Kagoshima- 1,100-km drive on Saturday March 28. On the following day, when the taxi stopped at a gas station, the driver got suspicious and called the police to report the incident. Police caught up with the taxi driver and his passenger at Dazaifu in Fukuoka Prefecture, and took Utsunomiya in for questioning. At the time of his arrest, Utsunomiya, who is unemployed, had a bag, two broken cell phones and roughly 500 yen in his possession. The driver told police the 500 yen in loose change was his because he had loaned Utsunomiya some money to buy snacks along the way.
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Olympus E-450-Worlds Smallest and lightest DSLR: Developed with amateurs in mind, the easy-to-use Olympus E-450 brings a high performance D-SLR to users with unbridled imaginations. A range of Art Filters allows photographers to stretch the limits of their creativity, without complicated software or a computer. Framing shots perfectly is also a breeze with the generous 6.9cm/2.7” HyperCrystal II LCD with 176° viewing angle, which allows you to shoot from virtually any perspective and is even brighter than the E-420’s. The Live View functionality with the camera’s contrast AF capabilities, on the other hand, allows you to comfortably judge exactly what results to expect, even before images are shot. 28 shooting modes, including automatic, semi-automatic and manual shooting options, ensure complete versatility. Olympus E-450 is equipped with Olympus’ proprietary dust reduction system, the Supersonic Wave Filter, which protects from the threat of dust. Additionally, a powerful 10 Megapixel Live MOS sensor provides incredible resolution for crisp, detailed shots. It is possible to shoot at up to 3.5fps in full Megapixel mode with up to eight images in RAW buffer. Compact and light, the E-450 boasts all the advantages of Four Thirds and Olympus state-of-the-art technology in a handy format everyone can appreciate.
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Olympus announces three sleek and stylish recording devices: Olympus today announced the launch of three sleek and stylish new recording devices- WS-450S, WS-550M and WS-560M. Featuring WMA playback and stereo recording mode to ensure premium audio quality, the Olympus WS-450S, WS-550M and WS-560M dual purpose voice recorders are the perfect solution for note takers and music lovers everywhere. The Olympus WS-550M and WS-560M also boast playback possibilities for MP3, WAV, and other formats. These high-class dual purpose Olympus WS models function as a storage device and powerful music player all rolled into one. The new Olympus WS-450S, WS-550M and WS-560M dual purpose voice recorders also offer unbeatable flexibility, with a choice of six recording qualities featuring Stereo XQ for high stereo quality and LP for extended storage capacity. Such generous storage and music playback options are ideal for dynamic modern lifestyles, allowing users to travel light while they switch between business and pleasure at their convenience.
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STMicroelectronics announces a new series of 30V surface-mount power transistors: STMicroelectronics has introduced a new series of 30V surface-mount power transistors, achieving on-resistance as low as 2 milliohms (max) to increase the energy efficiency of products such as computers, telecom and networking equipment. Using its latest-generation STripFET VI DeepGATE process, which has high equivalent cell density, ST has achieved the industry’s best RDS(ON) in relation to active chip size. This is around 20 percent better than the previous generation and allows the use of small surface-mount power packages in switching regulators and DC-to-DC converters.
More...; March 30, 2009 | Related Entries - Other Stuff
Sharp announces outdoor solar-powered LED lights with 30% higher luminous efficiency: Sharp has developed a new line-up of ten LED-based outdoor lighting products and will introduce them in succession into the Japanese market over the coming months. In addition to four solar-powered LED lights that combine solar panels with newly developed high-intensity, long-life LEDs to achieve industry-leading brightness, there are two models of LED security (crime deterrence) lights and four LED lighting fixtures. The four Sharp solar-powered LED lights feature newly developed LEDs with 30% higher luminous efficiency and a newly developed LED lens designed to spread this light over a broad area. As a result, they achieve brightness at one of the industry’s highest levels and can flood a wide space with light.
More...; March 30, 2009 | Related Entries - Green Energy
Mazda Begins Commercial Leasing of World's First Hybrid Rotary Hydrogen Vehicle: Mazda commenced commercial leasing of the Mazda Premacy Hydrogen RE Hybrid, a hydrogen hybrid vehicle that offers substantially improved performance thanks to the addition of a hybrid system. Mazda is the world’s first automobile manufacturer to begin commercial leasing of a hydrogen hybrid vehicle; the first units will be delivered to local government authorities and energy-related companies during 2009. The Mazda Premacy Hydrogen RE Hybrid features a series-type hybrid drivetrain, which combines Mazda’s hydrogen rotary engine with an electric motor. The engine output is converted to electricity, which then powers the motor that drives the wheels. This hybrid system boosts the hydrogen fuel range of the Premacy Hydrogen RE Hybrid to 200 kilometers, twice the range of the RX-8 Hydrogen RE, and increases the maximum output by approximately 40 percent, to 110 kilowatts.
More...; March 30, 2009 | Related Entries - Transport
Belkin OmniViewIP 5200K Series KVM Switches: Belkin’s new OmniViewIP 5200K Series KVM Switches, enables two remote IT administrators to simultaneously monitor and control up to 32 servers. The dual-user switches offer improved features, such as rapid video synchronization and support for both Internet Explorer and Mozilla Firefox. The switch is designed to provide more flexibility for SMBs with remote offices or remote users,
More...; March 30, 2009 | Related Entries - Computing
Asus Eee PC1004DN-First Eee PC to feature a Super-Multi optical disc drive: The Asus Eee PC1004DN is the first in the Eee PC range to feature a Super-Multi optical disc drive, enabling users to read and write optical discs for convenient data back-ups. A power-efficient Express Card slot provides expansion capabilities, along with plug-and-play compatibility and auto-configuration access. The Asus Super Hybrid Engine (SHE) technology lengthens users’ entertainment and computing experiences by providing them with extended battery life while on-the-go. The Asus Eee PC1004DN features the Asus Data Security System (ADSM) which allows users to log-on using their fingerprints. Not only does it recognize multiple fingerprints belonging to the same user, it also allows him or her to encrypt a single folder with the same security system.
More...; March 30, 2009 | Related Entries - Computing
Thermaltake announces silent and attractive ISGC Series CPU coolers: Thermaltake unveiled an array of silent and attractive CPU coolers - ISGC Series today. Thermaltake ISGC series includes 4 models, ISGC-100, ISGC-200, ISGC-300 and ISGC-400. ISGC-100/ 200 are designed for the mainstream users while ISGC-300/ 400 are aiming for the high end users to support the latest Intel Core i7 CPU. Top with the features from ISGC Fan 12, Thermaltake ISGC coolers also bring silence to the users. The Hydro Dynamic Bearing (H.D.B) not only extends the product life; it also reduces the noise level. Special designed fan blade is to optimize the air flow and thus noise can be decreased to the minimal level.
More...; March 30, 2009 | Related Entries - Computing
Toshiba LEL-series light bulbs last for approximately 40,000 hours: The Toshiba LEL-series light bulbs equivalent to 40-watt traditional light bulbs, are intended to replace conventional bulbs in homes. The new Toshiba E-Core branded light bulbs need no separate socket as they can be easily screwed into conventional light sockets. The Toshiba LEL-AW4L gives off a yellowish light that is not as strong as that from the LEL-AW4N, which has a more starkly white light. The new Toshiba LED lights consumes a seventh of the power of a regular bulb and will last for 40,000 hours. In comparison conventional incandescent bulbs last something like 750 to 1,000 hours, and fluorescent lights typically last between 6,000 and 15,000 hours.
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Casio Edifice Chronograph features Moving disk shaped indicators: Casio EF-535SP is an innovative chronograph watch with two moving disk-shaped indicators, the latest new addition to the Edifice line of metal analog watches. The watchface of the new Casio EF-535SP utilizes the same carbon fiber material found in many racecars. On a sporty black face boldly accented with metal components reflecting the image of racing tires and other accents, there are moving disk-shaped indicators set in small gauges at the three and nine o'clock positions, and the inner ring of the watchface can also be rotated.
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Casio Baby-G watches for women offers five different digital display styles: Casio announced today the release of five new additions to its family of cute, shock-resistant Baby-G watches for women. The new watches offer a dazzling, attractive design with gem-like glitter set into the watch face. Casio Baby-G digital watches, in the BGD-102 and BGD-103 series, are a treat for fashion-conscious women who enjoy cute, sparkling accessories. The watches boast a wide bangle-like watchband, and a slim round case with a gleaming finish. The dazzling design combines gem-like glitter in a circle on the edge of the watch face, a silver metallic bezel, and candy-like body colors. Once again, Casio has crafted a great new watch ready to be worn as a fun and fashionable accessory.
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Tamron new life-size fast macro lens designed exclusively for APS-C SIZE DSLRS: Tamron SP AF60mm F/2.0 Di II LD (IF) MACRO 1:1 (Model G005) is a life-size macro lens designed exclusively for digital SLR cameras with APS-C size image sensors that offers a fast maximum aperture of F/2.0. The Tamron SP AF60mm F/2.0 Di II LD (IF) MACRO 1:1 (Model G005), covers an equivalent angle of view of 93mm when converted to the 35mm format and boasts a maximum aperture of F/2.0—one stop faster than the F/2.8 maximum aperture found on conventional macro lenses in the same class. Tamron SP AF60mm F/2.0 Di II LD (IF) MACRO 1:1 (Model G005) is a fast life-size macro lens that delivers dramatically attractive blurred background effects.
More...; March 30, 2009 | Related Entries - Digital Cameras
New internet service from Pixazza turns static images into engaging content: Pixazza, Inc. today unveiled a new internet service which turns static images into engaging content, while generating incremental income for web publishers. Pixazza enables consumers to simply mouse over images on their favorite web sites to learn more and see related products. Pixazza is not a shopping destination, but rather a service that web publishers employ to allow their visitors to gather insight on products that might interest them. To use it, consumers simply move their mouse over any image posted to participating sites. The motion instantly reveals information and pricing about a selection of products similar in look and style to the one that caught their eye. One click on any item brings them directly to the product page of an associated merchant to learn more and make a purchase.
More...; March 25, 2009 | Related Entries - Computing
OCZ Behemoth and Eclipse gaming mice for hardcore gamers: OCZ today unveiled two new mice ideal for users seeking an inexpensive gaming solution. Featuring a solid design, maximum functionality, and programmable customization unique to each user, the Behemoth and Eclipse are built with the hardcore gamer in mind. Both mice offer a competitive edge with quality ergonomics and advanced features designed for both gaming and productivity applications. The OCZ Eclipse features a time-honored compact style, complete with a no-slip rubber coating for hours of intensive sessions. The specialized gaming-grade double laser engine offers motion reporting up to 60 inches per second, and accelerations covering the demands for various applications in either low 100 DPI or ultra-fast 2,400 DPI settings. Change the speed anytime during combat with the DPI toggle switch, and the LED status indicator gives on-the-fly sensitivity adjustment to match mouse speed to your game environment.
More...; March 25, 2009 | Related Entries - Computing
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