March 29, 2009 - April 4, 2009

Asus DSL-N11 WI-Fi ADSL 2/2+ modem router for fast internet access: Asus DSL-N11 WI-Fi ADSL 2/2+ modem router incorporates a 300gMbps Wi-Fi 802.11n wireless router with an embedded ADSL2/2+ modem. Asus DSL-N11 allows users to enjoy the versatility of both connectivity options for fast data transfer and Internet access. Asus DSL-N11 features the new Asus EZ UI, a powerful graphical user interface (GUI) for Wi-Fi ADSL products that allows easier router installation and network management. The EZ UI present on the Asus DSL-N11 brings together the following features: Quick Internet Setup (QIS), Network Map, Dr. Surf and EZQoS (Quality of Service), all controlled and managed under a single, easy-to-use user interface.
More...; April 3, 2009 | Related Entries - Computing
Asus EAH4890 Series -World’s first graphics cards with Voltage Tweak technology: Asus EAH4890 Series is the world’s first graphics cards to utilize Voltage Tweak technology. With this innovation, users will be able to boost GPU voltages via the SmartDoctor application and enjoy up to an amazing 15% in performance improvement. Equipped with the Voltage Tweak technology and SmartDoctor application, the Asus EAH4890/HTDI/1GD5 raises GPU voltages from 1.312V to 1.4V, allowing GPU and memory clock performances to be boosted from 850MHz to 950MHz and 3900MHz to 4600MHz respectively. Such unprecedented performance upgrades help raise the EAH4890’s 3DMark Vantage Extreme Preset score from 4612 to 5300—an unbelievable 15% speed improvement when compared to any other reference designed board.
More...; April 3, 2009 | Related Entries - Computing
Sony HD camcorder HDR-TG5V with titanium body offers embedded GPS: Sony today unveiled a new high-definition camcorder HDR-TG5V that combines powerful performance and simple operation into a sleek, portable body. The Sony HDR-TG5V Handycam camcorder captures 1920x1080 high-definition video and four-megapixel photos. With a compact design, the model includes 16GB of flash memory (a portion of which is used for data management), embedded GPS, minimal buttons and a new intuitive user interface for the touch-panel LCD. The camera features a professional-quality Carl Zeiss Vaio-Tessar lens with 10X optical zoom designed specifically for compact camcorders. For added clarity and detail, a built-in flash reduces shadows and improves still images in low-light situations. The camcorder’s built-in GPS antenna and NAVTEQ digital maps geo-tag your videos and photos so you can document your destinations on a map.
More...; April 2, 2009 | Related Entries - Digital Cameras
Toyota launches redesigned Wish with enhanced sportiness and comfort: Toyota Wish is a compact seven-seater minivan that has gained a solid reputation for its sporty styling, wide-ranging utility and comfortable driving performance—with sales of more than half a million units—since its launch in January 2003. The new, second-generation Wish model has enhanced sportiness and comfort, and features significant improvements in driving, environmental and safety performance. All vehicles in the series feature a new-generation engine with "Valvematic", which is a continuously variable valve-lift and valve-timing mechanism that achieves both excellent driving performance and superior environmental performance.
More...; April 2, 2009 | Related Entries - Transport
Tascam M-164 series Analog Mixers deliver all 16 outputs to a computer for live or studio recording: Tascam's M-164 series is a new line of analog mixers, combining great analog specs with cutting-edge digital technology. The Tascam M-164 is a 16-channel mixer with 6 mic inputs, great-sounding EQ and a striking design with built-in meter bridge. The M-164FX adds digital effects like reverb, delay and chorus for polished mixes without adding external processing. The M-164UF is the first compact mixer with a built-in USB 2.0 to deliver all 16 outputs to a computer for live or studio recording.
More...; April 2, 2009 | Related Entries - Media Devices
OCZ Do-It-Yourself Neutrino netbook comes with Intel Atom processor: Based on the Intel Atom processor, the 10.1” Neutrino was developed to push the envelope in the growing area of netbooks as the first DIY offering. The Neutrino provides all the day-to-day necessities for on-the-go traveling, education, office or home use. Equipped with a built-in camera and microphone, Neutrino will expand your horizons through communications between family, friends, and colleagues.
More...; April 2, 2009 | Related Entries - Computing
Nvidia GeForce GTX 275 GPU: Nvidia today announced the GeForce GTX 275 GPU, the latest addition to Nvidia’s performance GPU lineup, offering first-rate graphics, physics, and GPU computing performance, as well as the absolute best price-performance for today’s value-conscious gamers. Based on the GT200 architecture, the GeForce GTX 275 GPU features 240 processor cores operating at 1404 MHz, 80 texture processing units, a 448-bit memory interface, and an 896 MB framebuffer.
More...; April 2, 2009 | Related Entries - Computing
MSI N275GTX Twin Frozr graphics card with a dual-fan and five heatpipes: The MSI N275GTX Twin Frozr with a dual-fan and five heatpipes comes with 240 stream processors, 896 MB and 448 bit GDDR3 memory and 100% solid capacitors .The graphic card allows gamers to fully enjoy demanding DirectX10 games with their enthralling visual and sound effects. MSI N275GTX Twin Frozr graphics card series utilizes an intelligent PWM dual-fan design. The fan speed is automatically adjusted according to the core temperature of the GPU, guaranteeing ultra-low noise emissions under regular load while dynamically adjusting the fan speed during game play and 3D-operations and still remaining quiet.
More...; April 2, 2009 | Related Entries - Computing
BeeTV to broadcast dramas, variety shows and music shows exclusively for cell phones in Japan: Avex Broadcasting & Communications Inc, a new company founded by Avex Entertainment and NTT Docomo, announced Wednesday that it will produce and broadcast dramas, variety shows, music shows and animation exclusively for cell phones through its new service BeeTV.
More...; April 2, 2009 | Related Entries - Other Stuff
Brother epaper SV-100B can hold up to 10,000 pages of A4 format documents: Brother Industries Ltd will release a 15.5 mm thick document viewer “Brother Document Viewer SV-100B” to display so-called “digital paper.” SV-100B, which weighs 600g, features a 9.7-inch black & white display (1,200x825) and a miniSD card slot. The fully reflective display can be viewed under direct sunlight with high visibility. A 2GB card can hold up to 10,000 pages of A4 format documents. The attached software needs to be installed on PC or laptop to convert digital documents files, such as MS Word, into Brother’s special digital paper format, including 128-bit AES encryption and password lock.
More...; April 2, 2009 | Related Entries - Media Devices
Asus RS700D-E6 dual 2-way system with two independent power supplies: Supporting the Intel Next-Generation Xeon processor, the Asus RS700D-E6, a dual 2-way system, is capable of providing extreme performance for customers with 4-way, 16-core computing capabilities in a 1U environment. With a design that supports up to 4 + 4 hot swap 2.5" SATA/SAS HDDs, users can enjoy exceptional space-savings while utilizing the normal form factor. The Asus RS700D-E6/PS8 is designed with dual DP system in a 1U chassis to deliver high density computing, with each system functioning as an independent computing node. The Asus RS700D-E6/PS8 has two independent power supplies for high availability and individual system maintenance; so that even if one power supply fails, the other node is still capable of continuous operation.
More...; April 2, 2009 | Related Entries - Computing
Nissan launches all-new NV200 Vanette van in Japan: Nissan today announced the start of the pre-launch sales for the all-new NV200 van in Japan. Following its global debut at the 79th International Geneva Motor Show in March, Japan will be the first market to launch this next generation global van starting mid-May. The Nissan NV200 Vanette has been designed to meet the demands of a wide-range of customers for a functional and versatile vehicle that delivers great value-for-money. The compact van combines intelligent layout and packaging to deliver a class-leading 4.1 cubic of loading space. The wagon is a seven-seater people carrier offering a more spacious interior with car-like comfort and features. Powered by the .6L HR16DE petrol engine, the van also offers excellent driving performance without compromising fuel efficiency, for a low total cost of ownership.
More...; April 2, 2009 | Related Entries - Transport
Recycle gadgets with responsibility for a green planet: In this day and age, newer gadgets and technology keep mushrooming every day to make our lives easy. However, such a rising e-trend has given rise to grave situation. Electronic waste, popularly known as ‘e-waste’encompasses ever growing range of obsolete electronic devices such as computers and its peripherals, TVs & display devices, telecommunication devices such as cellular phones, audio and video devices besides refrigerators, air conditioners, washing machines, and microwave ovens. The list is endless and so are the troubles that come along with it. This is taking a toll on our landfills as most of the gadgets hit the e-waste fills before even serving a part of their estimated life span. As residents of this planet we need to take the responsibility of managing our waste in appropriate manner. By encouraging the three Rs, that is ‘Reduce, Reuse, Recycle’, we can minimize the negative environmental aspects of disposal. WasteCare offers a unique recycling and waste management service that enables waste producers from all industrial and business sectors to manage and report their waste, from collection to recovery regardless of the type, volume or location. And WeeeCare, UK's favourite Compliance Scheme, aims at encouraging reuse and recycling too. Since Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Regulations became effective the waste industry has seen an increase in the amount and variety of electrical waste being collected. WasteCare also has a purpose built re-processing facility for computer and VDU equipment for appropriate Computer Recycling & Disposal.
This was a guest post by John an expert in Waste Management and Computer Recycling.; April 1, 2009 | Related Entries - Other Stuff
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.
More...; March 31, 2009 | Related Entries - Other Stuff
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.
More...; March 31, 2009 | Related Entries - Digital Cameras
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