December 13, 2009 - December 19, 2009

Sharp Introduces Nine High Color Rendering LED Lighting Devices in Two Package Styles: 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.
More...; 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: 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.
More...; December 18, 2009 | Related Entries - Media Devices
Sony and RealD to provide immersive 3D home entertainment to consumers: 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.
More...; December 18, 2009 | Related Entries - Media Devices
Suzuki launches new Alto minivehicle with excellent fuel economy in Japan: Suzuki announced the launch in Japan of the new Alto, a minivehicle that offers excellent fuel economy and user-friendliness. For superior environmental performance and economy, the new Alto reflects reductions in fuel consumption and exhaust emissions. A light body and a continuously variable transmission (CVT) with an auxiliary transmission help to realize fuel economy of 24.5km/L. The first-generation Alto made its market debut in May 1979. During the subsequent three decades, the Alto has embodied Suzuki’s customer-focused philosophy by evolving to meet contemporary customer needs.
More...; December 18, 2009 | Related Entries - Transport
Panasonic Starts Mass-Production of industry’s highest-capacity lithium-ion battery for laptops and other mobile devices: Panasonic began the mass production of 18650-type high-capacity 3.1 Ah lithium-ion battery this month. The new Panasonic 3.1 Ah battery has a nickel positive electrode and an energy density of 675 Wh/L. The same types of batteries are widely used in laptop computers. Panasonic achieved safety and high capacity by using its unique Heat Resistance Layer (HRL) technology that forms an insulating metal oxide layer between the positive and negative electrodes. The layer prevents the battery from overheating even if a short circuit occurs.
More...; December 18, 2009 | Related Entries - Computing
Transcend launches 4GB aXeRam DDR3-2000 Memory Kits for Intel Core i5 Platforms: Transcend today launched 4GB aXeRam DDR3-2000 memory kits for use with Intel’s LGA1156 Core i5 and Core i7 platforms. The XMP-ready DDR3 kits are designed to operate at a blazing-fast clock frequency of 2000 MHz with an exceptionally low voltage of just 1.65V. Featuring memory bandwidth up to an incredible 32GB/s, Transcend’s new aXeRam dual-channel memory kit is rated at 2000MHz with timings of 9-9-9-24, allowing performance enthusiasts and gamers to take their Intel Core i5 platform to the next level of memory overclocking performance. The Intel Core i5, based on Intel’s new Nehalem architecture, is the first Intel processor to integrate both a 16-lane PCI Express 2.0 graphics port and a two-channel DDR3 memory controller, enabling all input/output and manageability functions to be handled by the single-chip Intel P55 core-logic.
More...; December 17, 2009 | Related Entries - Computing
LaCie Rikiki- one of the smallest mobile hard drives on the market: LaCie Rikiki-one of the smallest mobile hard drives on the market comes with capacities up to 640GB. LaCcie Rikiki is perfect for anyone who needs constant access to their music, photos, files, and entire digital world. Its brushed aluminum casing works on two levels: it helps protect your data, but also gives the Rikiki a sophisticated look. The aluminum exterior is tough, but it’s also light enough for mobility, ensuring your data will always make it to its destination. USB Boost software is included for enhanced speeds and performance up to 33% (Windows only).
More...; December 17, 2009 | Related Entries - Computing
Kyocera Solar Modules Supply approximately 40 MW at Large-Scale Solar Power Plants in Spain: Kyocera has supplied roughly 190,000 solar modules, equivalent to approximately 40 megawatts (MW), for two newly completed large-scale solar power plants in Spain. Kyocera supplies its high-efficiency multicrystalline solar modules to Avanzalia — a renewable energy company and one of the leaders in promoting, constructing and capitalizing on large-scale solar power plants in Spain. Recently, Avanzalia has inaugurated two new solar power plants in the Castile-La Mancha region of central Spain: Dulcinea in Cuenca, and Don Quijote in Ciudad Real. Kyocera modules, equal to 39.3MW, have been installed and are currently operating, providing clean energy from the power of the sun.
More...; December 17, 2009 | Related Entries - Green Energy
Kyocera to install13 MW of solar modules on an artificial island just outside of Tokyo Bay: Kyocera will provide approximately 13 megawatts of solar modules for the Ohgishima Solar Power Plant “Mega Solar System,” planned by Tokyo Electric Power Company with construction by Hitachi, Ltd. Scheduled for completion in 2011, the installation will be one of the largest in Japan, providing electricity for approximately 3,800 homes and off-setting about 5,800 tons of CO2 emissions each year. To promote land-use efficiency, the Kyocera solar modules, covering about 57 acres, will be installed on an artificial island just outside of Tokyo Bay.
More...; December 17, 2009 | Related Entries - Green Energy
Toyota and Aisin to provide 30 residential solid-oxide fuel-cell cogeneration systems to five Japanese gas companies: Toyota and Aisin will provide a total of 30 residential, solid-oxide fuel-cell (SOFC1) cogeneration systems developed jointly by Osaka Gas, Kyocera, TMC and Aisin to five Japanese gas companies, as part of the New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization's (NEDO's) Solid Oxide Fuel Cell Verification Project2 for 2009. Once installation is complete in regular households, the five gas companies will gather data necessary for commercialization.
More...; December 17, 2009 | Related Entries - Green Energy
PQI USB3.0 SSD can reach a maximum read speed of 274MB/sec and 198MB/sec write speed: PQI is proud as one of the first few manufacturers to officially announce USB3.0 portable storage devices. PQI USB3.0 products to first hit the shelves are portable hard disk drive H566 and Solid State Disk S533. The H566 will have a USB3.0 ready connection and houses an 8MB cache 5400rpm 2.5 inch hard disk drive with capacities in 320 / 500 / 640GB. It has a read speed of 105MB/sec and a 99.9MB write speed which translate into quadruple the performance of its USB2.0 predecessors. The PQI S533 houses a 2.5 inch Intel SSD with capacities in 80 / 160GB and can reach a maximum read speed of 274MB/sec and 198MB/sec write speed. It is at least 6 times faster than what USB2.0 devices are capable of.
More...; December 17, 2009 | Related Entries - Computing
JVC 180-watt 4.1-channel TH-BS7 soundbar is designed to match the slimmest of flat panel HDTVs: The new JVC TH-BS7 system is designed to match the slimmest of flat panel HDTVs. The 180-watt, 4.1-channel TH-BS7 owes its slim design to JVC’s own Direct Drive speaker technology that uses a unique voice coil design and strong neodymium magnets to deliver outstanding sound quality and a broad soundfield from a super-slim speaker. The design allows the TH-BS7’s soundbar to boast a frequency range of 200 - 20,000 Hz that falls to just 200 – 10,000 Hz at 360 degrees off-axis. The soundbar features four JVC Direct Drive speakers – left and right main channels and left and right surround channels – each driven by 20 watts.
More...; December 16, 2009 | Related Entries - Media Devices
JVC iPOD DOCK holds iPod's vertically or horizontally for widescreen viewing: The new JVC iPod speaker system JVC XS-SR3 features a unique wraparound design, Dolby Virtual Surround, and a dock that like most docks holds an iPod vertically for music listening, but also can cradle it horizontally - ideal for widescreen viewing of video. The JVC XS-SR3 surround dock is a sleek, glossy black speaker tube with a curved design that allows the iPod to nestle between the speakers. The iPod holder rotates for viewing video in widescreen mode and comes with four clips to hold selected iPod models. The speakers' powerful neodymium magnets ensure clean, crisp sound, while Dolby Virtual Surround creates the illusion of a wider sound field when viewing video content.
More...; December 16, 2009 | Related Entries - MP3
JVC launches world’s first dual wireless soundbar system: JVC today introduced the world’s first dual wireless soundbar system that features a wireless subwoofer and wireless surrounds speakers. JVC’s new dual wireless soundbar system is the TH-BA3, a 280-watt, 5.1-channel surround sound system that includes a sound bar, wireless subwoofer and wireless rear speaker kit comprised of wireless left and right surrounds speakers and a wireless receiver. The sound bar contains four speakers – one each for the left and right main channels and two for the center channel.
More...; December 16, 2009 | Related Entries - Media Devices
Gundam Halloween talking solar clock: Gundam Halloween clock wakes you with the original sound of the animated talking of the Japanese anime Gundam. Voice of Haruka Inoue is used. When the alarm sounds, the ear flaps of the character flaps. The clock comes with a calendar also (up tp 2099). The display uses 2xAA batteries and solar power is used for ear flapping. With snooze function, the Gundam Halloween solar clock measures 149 x 95 x95mm and weigh 280g. The alarm clock is available in Japan for 5,250 yen ($58). Gundam is a metaseries of Japanese anime created by Sunrise studios that features giant robots (or "mecha") called Gundam.
More...; December 16, 2009 |
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