Fujitsu Made-in-Japan LifeBook MH380- perfect Mini-Notebook for all occasions
fujitsu_life_book.jpg Targeted at young professionals for leisure and productivity, the Fujitsu LifeBook MH380 embraces style and function completely. Be it at a café, on a plane jet-setting to Boracay or chilling with your group of friends, the LifeBook MH380 speaks to you with its stylish design flaunting flowing curved corners and chromatic lines. Boasting a fully functional set of capabilities, the MH380 is furnished to give you perfect user-friendliness and functionality – it comes with a 10.1-inch HD Back-Light LED screen, dedicated ergonomic Scroll Wheel, enhanced Wireless LAN 802.11b/g/n, and is loaded with the ThinkFree Mobile Office Suite and USB Sharing applications.

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December 29, 2009 | Related Entries - Computing
MSI to showcase Energy-saving PCs at CES
msi_ces.jpg MSI will be showcasing several new models that embody the global trend towards energy-saving PC design at the CES 2010 exhibition. The new models, which feature the Pine Trail technology platform with the new Intel Atom processor, include the Wind Top AP1920 All-in-One PC and the Wind Box DE220 and Wind Box DC500 Mini PCs. These products deliver low energy consumption with no compromise in performance; their average power consumption is more than 80% lower than that of a standard desktop PC. The compact, lightweight design also takes up less space than a traditional PC.

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December 29, 2009 | Related Entries - Computing
LG to Unveil a portable DVD player and three mobile phone models at CES
lg_mobile_dvd.jpg LG will introduce a new line-up of mobile DVD players and cell phones with digital TV features at Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas next year. The new products — a portable DVD player and three mobile phone models — allow users to view digital programming in a vehicle moving as fast as 290 kilometers per hour. LG also manufactures chips that receive digital TV feeds, has recently completed developing a second-generation chip with improved efficiency and performance.

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December 29, 2009 | Related Entries - Mobile Phones
PQI launches 64 GB USB3.0 flash drive with 5Gbps/sec maximum bandwidth
usb_3_flash_drive.jpg PQI Cool Drive U366- first PQI USB3.0 flash drive is encased in an all aluminum shell with a clear plastic lid that can perfectly fit on the end tip so users need not worry about losing the lid. The new PQI USB3.0 features 5Gbps/sec maximum bandwidth, which is 10 times the maximum bandwidth of USB2.0. PQI’s Cool Drive U366 features a read up to 97MB /sec. PQI USB3.0 flash drive measures 87 x 22 x12 mm and is available in 16GB / 32GB / 64 GB capacities.
December 29, 2009 | Related Entries - Computing
Denso to launch fuel efficient and Eco friendly Sparkplug in Japan
spark_plug.jpg Denso will launch a fuel-efficient spark plug in the Japanese market on January 6, 2010. DENSO’s new spark plug improves fuel efficiency by 1.2 percent, torque by 1.1 percent, and decreases carbon dioxide emissions by 0.8 percent in comparison with the company’s conventional nickel spark plug. The new spark plug sold under the product name Twin Tip in North America and Europe (including Russia), uses a tip shape for the ground electrode, in addition to the tip shape of the center electrode for conventional spark plugs. This unique structure results in improved ignition performance for a more powerful and fuel-efficient combustion.

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December 29, 2009 | Related Entries - Transport
Sanyo announces rechargeable eneloop music booster with two 9-volt power ports for music devices
sanyo_eneloop_music_booster.jpg Sanyo announced the release of the eneloop music booster Rechargeable DC 9V Battery Unit for Music Devices, as a new addition to the ‘eneloop universe products. Equipped with Sanyo’s large-capacity lithium-ion battery technology, the eneloop music booster is a power source that can be used in locations without electricity. Also, since it is rechargeable, it eliminates the hassle and waste of replacing and throwing out dry-cell batteries. As music devices such as effects units, amps, graphic equalizers, and multitrack recorders are usually used in combination with each other, the eneloop music booster is equipped with two 9-volt power ports, and can power two 9V music devices at the same time. Sanyo eneloop music booster with voltage boosting technology can maintain a steady voltage right up until the power is exhausted, thereby providing consistent sound quality for a longer period of time, compared to a dry cell.

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December 29, 2009 | Related Entries - Media Devices
Hummingbird robot can fly in a figure of eight more stable than a helicopter
robot.jpg Japanese researchers have developed a hummingbird robot that can flutter around freely in mid-air with rapid wing movements. The robot, a similar size to a real hummingbird, is equipped with a micro motor and four wings that can flap 30 times per second, said Hiroshi Liu, the researcher at Chiba University east of Tokyo. The robot, which weighs 2.6 grams, can fly in a figure of eight more stable than a helicopter with rotor blades. The hummingbird robot controlled with an infrared sensor and can turn up, down, right or left. Hiroshi Liu plans is to make it hover to stay at one point in mid-air, and equip it with a micro camera by March 2011.

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December 29, 2009 | Related Entries - Robotic
Sony Reader Daily Edition pre-orders exceeds expectations
Sony_Reader_Daily_Edition.jpg Delivering on its goal of getting the newest edition of its Reader family into customers’ hands for the holidays, Sony today announced the Reader Daily Edition is now shipping.The Sony Reader Daily Edition is optimized for newspapers and offers periodical content in an elegant, easy-to-read format. The Sony Reader Daily Edition’s responsive, menu-driven, seven-inch touch screen lets readers quickly and intuitively navigate newspapers, turn pages, highlight text and take notes with the swipe of a finger or by using the included stylus pen.. The device gives consumers wireless access to Sony’s Reader Store from most of the U.S., via AT&T’s 3G mobile broadband network. Book lovers can browse, purchase and download books as well as select newspapers on the go.

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December 22, 2009 | Related Entries - Media Devices
LG Unveils World’s Thinnest LCD TV panel measuring 2.6mm- nearly halving its record in just seven months!
worlds_thinnest_lcd.jpg LG Display has developed the world’s thinnest LCD TV panel measuring 2.6mm. The 42-inch panel weighs less than 4 kilograms — making it ideal for wall mounted TVs. Moreover, the new product offers 120Hz refresh rate technology with full HD (1920 x 1080) resolution for clear and sharp image. The development of extremely slim LCD panel was possible by applying the company’s accumulated “slimming” technologies including the use of an ultra-slim, edge-lit LED backlight system and proprietary optical film technology. In May, LG Display broke the record by unveiling 42- and 47 inch LCD TV panels measuring 5.9mm - the world’s thinnest panels at the time. By nearly halving its record in just seven months, the company maintains its position as the technology leader in ultra-slim LCD panels.

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December 22, 2009 | Related Entries - Media Devices
Honda to Exhibit world premiere of the Honda New Small Concept at Auto Expo 2010 in New Delhi-India
honda_concept_car.jpg Honda announced plans to exhibit the world premiere of the Honda New Small Concept, a concept model of a new small-sized vehicle which Honda is currently developing especially for India and other emerging nations, at the Auto Expo 2010 to be held in New Delhi, India from January 5 to 11, 2010.In addition to the Honda New Small Concept, Honda also will exhibit the CR-Z Concept 2009, a concept model for a new hybrid vehicle, which was unveiled for the first time at the Tokyo Motor Show in October 2009. Moreover, a demonstration of Honda's bipedal humanoid robot, ASIMO, has also been scheduled.
December 22, 2009 | Related Entries - Transport
NASA to use same Nikon D3S DSLR Cameras and Lenses available to end-users for space exploration
nasa.jpg NASA has placed an order for eleven Nikon D3S digital SLR cameras and seven AF-S NIKKOR 14-24mm f/2.8G ED lenses to be used for photographic documentation. No special modifications will be made to these products. They will be the same products available to end-users, confirming the incredible versatility of the D3S. This equipment will be used along with the Nikon D2XS digital SLR cameras, NIKKOR lenses, and Nikon Speedlights already in use at the International Space Station. The Nikon D3S digital SLR cameras and AF-S NIKKOR 14-24mm f/2.8G ED lenses ordered by NASA will be carried on the Space Shuttle and used to photograph activities at the International Space Station (ISS) in the future.

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December 22, 2009 | Related Entries - Digital Cameras
Samsung M5650- A music-focused full touch screen handset for young mobile users
samsung_mobile.jpg Samsung today unveiled the Samsung M5650, a music-focused addition to its popular lineup of full touch screen handsets for young mobile users. Tailored for music lovers, the Samsung M5650 is equipped with a one-touch key for listening to your favorite tunes on top of all the diverse features of the Samsung Corby. The Samsung M5650 offers enhanced social networking features for those who are actively digitally connected through means such as e-mail, instant messaging and blogs. Additionally, the Samsung M5650 allows quick access to MySpace, Facebook and Twitter, and the ability to easily upload photos and videos.

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December 22, 2009 | Related Entries - Mobile Phones
Sharp Introduces Nine High Color Rendering LED Lighting Devices in Two Package Styles
led_sharp.jpg Sharp will introduce nine new LED lighting devices, including SMD chip LEDs suitable for planar lighting fixtures and Zenigata LED devices ideal for use in spot lighting and bulb-shaped lamps. Sharp has developed a series of new High Color Rendering LED lighting devices in two package styles. The SMD (surface mount device) chip LEDs are based on a proprietary double molded structure adopted for use in the LED backlights of Sharp Aquos LCD TVs. Zenigata LED devices are now more compact with approximately half (56%) the surface area of previous models, and provide easy drop-in integration into lighting fixtures and equipment.

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December 18, 2009 | Related Entries - Other Stuff
Sony and PGA TOUR to Bring 2011 Sony Open in Hawaii the first PGA TOUR event shot in 3D
pga_tour.jpg Sony and the PGA TOUR will work to develop a plan to make the 2011 Sony Open in Hawaii the first PGA TOUR event shot in 3D and available for distribution in 3D to select audiences, in addition to its regular 2D presentation. Development work will begin at the 2010 Sony Open, at which Sony will shoot portions of the event in 3D as a first step in the joint study, and continue through the 2010 PGA TOUR season. The organizations will also explore development of 3D golf for other potential applications.

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December 18, 2009 | Related Entries - Media Devices
Sony and RealD to provide immersive 3D home entertainment to consumers
avatar.jpg Sony and RealD today announced a technology partnership aiming to provide immersive 3D home entertainment to consumers beginning in 2010. The pact includes Sony licensing the stereoscopic RealD Format, know-how in producing active and passive 3D eyewear and other RealD technologies. Sony and RealD have been closely working together to create a better 3D experience at movie theaters for years. The parties will now join forces to deliver a similar premium 3D entertainment experience to the home.

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December 18, 2009 | Related Entries - Media Devices
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