May 17, 2009 - May 23, 2009 - Fareastgizmos.com

Sanyo Develops World’s Highest Energy Conversion Efficiency HIT Solar Cells: Sanyo announced today that it has broken its own record for the world’s highest energy conversion efficiency in practical size (100 cm2 or more) crystalline silicon-type solar cells, achieving a efficiency of 23.0% (until now 22.3%) at a research level for its proprietary HIT solar photovoltaic cells. The increase in the solar cell conversion efficiency this time is accompanied by significant advances in lowering the production cost of the photovoltaic system and the reduction in the use of raw materials such as silicon.
More...; May 22, 2009 | Related Entries - Green Energy
South Korea develops highly efficient OLED light source: South Korea has developed a highly efficient organic light emitting diode (OLED) light source that can replace widely used incandescent bulbs. The new light source can attain 70 lumens per watt, which is more than four times the efficiency of regular light bulbs that account for roughly 50 percent of the world's lighting market, the Electronics and Telecommunications Research Institute (ETRI) said.
More...; May 22, 2009 | Related Entries - Green Energy
VTech environmentally friendly cordless phone reduces radio frequency power by 99.9% when charging: VTech has added two new models, VT9013 and VT9014, to its environmentally friendly cordless phone series for the Hong Kong market that combines energy savings with a longer talk time. Tech’s ECO DECT phone series has an ECO Mode function that reduces the overall radio frequency power by 99.9% when it is charging. In talk mode, the handset automatically adjusts and minimizes its radio frequency power according to its distance with the base unit. This cuts the handset’s power consumption while at the same time increasing the length of talk time.
More...; May 22, 2009 | Related Entries - Mobile Phones
Micron announces Single-Chip Microdisplay Panel: The new panel Micron announced today is a wide-screen quarter VGA (WQVGA) microdisplay solution designed to enable portable video and image projection for applications including head-mounted display products and embedded cell phone projectors. At the heart of the new WQVGA panel is ferroelectric liquid crystal on silicon (FLCOS) technology, which delivers superior image quality and color fidelity when compared to competing microdisplay technologies – all in a single, tiny package with minimal power requirements. The distinguishing advantage of FLCOS microdisplay technology is its fast switching speed which is up to 100x faster than traditional LCOS technology.
More...; May 22, 2009 | Related Entries - Media Devices
Reliance Energy to use Google PowerMeter software to help consumers to save energy and cut electricity bills: Eight companies from the United States, Canada and India have agreed to use Google PowerMeter that will help consumers save energy and cut electricity bills. The companies include Toronto Hydro-Electric System Limited of Canada and India's Reliance Energy. Google PowerMeter is software tool that enables consumers to receive their home electricity consumption information almost in real time right from their computers. The Google PowerMeter software needs access to an advanced energy meter, known as a "smart meter", which is capable of giving detailed information about power consumption and translate it into easy-to-understand information to help people see where they could cut back.
More...; May 22, 2009 | Related Entries - Other Stuff
Sharp system board for drive recorder with world’s first 180° wide-angle lens records the entire view straight ahead: Sharp will introduce into the Japanese market two system boards for drive recorders with an industry-first 180° wide-angle lens that records the entire view straight ahead, to the left, and to the right. These system boards can record a wide range of 180°, covering the view ahead, to the left, and to the right. They are also capable of recording high-resolution images even at a wide angle of view, thanks to image sensor technology and image compression technology developed by Sharp over the years. The approximately six-hour-long Continuous Recording function allows users to play back scenes of potentially dangerous circumstances, where one mistake could have led to an accident, and can also be used to analyze how safely or environmentally friendly someone is driving.
More...; May 21, 2009 | Related Entries - Transport
Pentax announces compact weather-resistant zoom lenses: Pentax today announced the launch of two compact, lightweight zoom lenses: the smc Pentax DA18-55mmF3.5-5.6AL WR and the smc Pentax DA50-200mmF4-5.6ED WR. Featuring a newly designed, simplified weather-resistant construction, these Pentax zoom lenses offer excellent reliability in various outdoor applications — especially in rain, fog and mist. The front surface of these lenses is treated with PENTAX-original SP (Super Protect) coating, which applies a special fluorine compound to the lens surface through a vapor deposition process. This SP coating not only effectively repels dust, water and grease, but it also makes it easy to wipe off fingerprints and cosmetics. The new zoom lenses feature a simplified weather-resistant construction designed to minimize the intrusion of water and moisture into the lens barrel. With these lenses mounted on PENTAX weather resistant digital SLR camera bodies, the user is assured of improved durability and reliability during shooting in rain, fog or mist and at locations subject to a spray or splash of water.
More...; May 21, 2009 | Related Entries - Digital Cameras
Pentax K-7 Digital SLR Camera Equipped with Sophisticated Features for Top-Quality Digital Photography: The Pentax K-7 Digital SLR Camera has been developed as a high-end model of the Pentax K digital SLR camera series. The Pentax K-7 is built exceptional solid and durable, as its chassis is made of high-rigidity stainless-steel alloy and its housing is made of durable but lightweight magnesium-steel alloy. Thanks to 77 special seals applied to the body, it also features a dustproof, weather- and cold-resistant construction, assuring reliable operation even under harsh conditions and at a temperature as low as -10°C. It also features a newly designed shutter unit providing a top shutter speed of 1/8000 second and the outstanding durability to withstand 100,000 shutter releases.The Pentax K-7’s glass prism finder offers an approximately 100% field of view and an approximately 92% magnification to facilitate focusing and framing operations. It also features a new Natural-Bright-Matte III focusing screen to improve focusing accuracy during manual-focus operation. The Pentax K-7 comes equipped with the newly developed DR (Dust Removal) II mechanism, designed to effectively minimize annoying dust spots on recorded images, even after changing lenses in dust-prone outdoor settings. By shifting the low-pass filter located in front of the CMOS image sensor at supersonic speed using a piezoelectric element, it shakes the dust off the low-pass filter as effectively and efficiently as any other dust removal device. The K-7’s unique dust-alert system also lets the user check for dust adhering to the low-pass filter prior to actual shooting. The Pentax K-7 features a large 3.0-inch color LCD monitor with approximately 920,000 dots on its back panel. Its wide-view design allows the photographer to check the monitor image from approximately 170 degrees both vertically and horizontally, facilitating low- and high-angle shooting using the Live View function.The K-7 is powered by a large-capacity, rechargeable lithium-ion battery, which can capture approximately 980 images when fully charged.
More...; May 21, 2009 | Related Entries - Digital Cameras
OCZ Summit Series Solid State Drives delivers best-in-class stability and dependability: OCZ today released the highly anticipated Summit Series 2.5” Solid State Drives, tailored to meet the stringent demands of business professionals, enthusiasts, and entry-level enterprise applications. The OCZ Summit Series is the new wave in SSD solutions for users seeking an enhanced experience from their notebook or desktop, such as snappier speeds and access time, longer battery life, and shorter boot-ups.
More...; May 20, 2009 | Related Entries - Computing
Honda Safety Navi-Educational software for safe driving for a PC-based automobile driving simulator: Honda begins sales in Japan of Honda Safety Navi, new educational software for safe driving developed for a PC-based automobile driving simulator. Combined with a retail personal computer and accessories such as a steering wheel, Honda Safety Navi provides a simple and easy to use automobile driving simulator. Honda Safety Navi contains two types of programs. One program (“Eco-Drive”) helps users understand fuel-efficient driving techniques and learn key points of eco-driving. The other program (“SD Coacher”) helps users learn key points of safe driving in the case of risks inherent to various road conditions such as snow, rain, and night driving.
More...; May 20, 2009 | Related Entries - Transport
Panasonic launches World’s Lightest Full-HD Compact Camcorders: Weighing less than 230 g, the Panasonic HDC-SD10 and HDC-TM10 are the world's lightest1 full high definition camcorders and offers fatigue-free use even for long shooting sessions. Its compact size lets it fit into the palm of the hand, for anywhere, anytime recording of high-quality, 1920 × 1080 full-HD images. Panasonic HDC-SD10 and HDC-TM10 camcorders are packed full of technology - including an impressive 16x optical zoom, touch screen control, iA with AF tracking and Advanced O.I.S (Optical Image Stabilizer) assuring clear zooming by minimizing the hand-shake that often spoils zoom shots. These compact camcorders can be easily slipped into a handbag or a pocket, ready to capture video images with snapshot ease. Both Panasonic models feature a 2.7-inch wide touch-screen that allows icons displayed on the LCD to be easily operated by touching them with a fingertip. The touch-screen lets users operate a variety of functions intuitively without taking their eyes off of the subject on the LCD.
More...; May 20, 2009 | Related Entries - Digital Cameras
Avago Launches High-Performance LaserStream Sensor for use in professional gaming applications: Avago Technologies today announced a new high-performance laser navigation sensor designed for use in high-end, professional gaming applications. The Avago ADNS-9500 features a powerful navigation engine that enables extremely high-speed motion detection and high resolution to provide precise tracking capabilities which are required for many of today’s most popular gaming applications. Avago’s ADNS-9500 gaming sensor incorporates an embedded pre-calibrated VCSEL in a single chip-on-board package to simplify manufacturing complexity. A separate round lens (ADNS-6190-002), which is available from Avago, is all that‘s needed to complete the solution. The two components provide a complete and compact navigation system that has no moving parts. Laser calibration process is not required to complete the sensor package making it ideal for high volume assembly.
More...; May 20, 2009 | Related Entries - Gaming
Corsair launches world’s first sub-ambient cooler for PC memory: The Corsair Cooling Ice Series T30 cooling solutions for Dominator and Dominator GT modules is the world’s first sub-ambient cooler for PC memory. Corsair Cooling Ice Series T30 is a revolutionary thermo-electric cooler capable of cooling memory up to 20°C below ambient temperature. Combined with the H30 water-block, the T30 allows for higher overclocking and greater memory performance and stability. In the Corsair Lab, the T30 was found to increase memory frequency overclocking by as much as 100MHz compared to standard cooling.
More...; May 20, 2009 | Related Entries - Computing
Creative Aurvana Air earphones for Premium Comfort Fit and Superlative Audio Performance: Creative today announced an exciting new addition to its award-winning Creative Aurvana family of designer earphones and headphones - the Creative Aurvana Air earphones. Crafted with precision, the Creative Aurvana Air's EaseFit ear-hook design provides listeners with superior comfort over long hours of extended use. Its lightweight Flexnium ear-hook leverages on Nickel-Titanium alloy (Shape Memory Metal) for a flexible and robust design while an inert coating renders it safe on sensitive ears. A soft rubber tip completes the design for a comfortable fit. This precise design is well complemented by the Creative Aurvana Air's luxurious champagne-gold finishing and polished metal accent that lends an air of timeless sophistication.
More...; May 20, 2009 | Related Entries - MP3
Fujitsu announces World’s First 125°C Low Power Memory for SiPs: Fujitsu today announced the launch of two new Consumer FCRAM memory chips featuring an operating temperature range that has been extended to a high-temperature of 125°C for the first time in memory with a DDR SDRAM interface. These products are low power consumption memory optimized for use in system-in-packages (SiPs) in digital consumer products such as digital TVs and digital video camcorders.
More...; May 19, 2009 | Related Entries - Other Stuff
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