Wednesday, July 1, 2009

Alienware Launches The OptX AW2210 LCD Monitor

Alienware’s latest LCD monitor ‘OptX AW2210′ is claimed to be “ideal for the latest-generation games and high-definition movies”. This 21.5-inch LCD monitor supports a native resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels and features a 2ms response time, a 80,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio and a 300 cd/m2 brightness. In addition, it also comes equipped with two audio ports, four USB 2.0 ports, a DVI port and two HDMI connectors. The OptX AW2210 comes with a retail price of $290.[TCMagazine]

Denon’s Brand New Noise Canceling Earphones

Denon has recently introduced a new set of noise canceling earphones for the mass market in the form of the AH-NC600. These earphones are able to suppress up to 99% of surrounding noise. The AH-NC600 also comes in a neat package with various accessories to be used including specific dual sockets for use on airplanes. The Denon AH-NC600 is priced at around 20,000 Yen in Japan or approx. $207.[Denon via Akihabara]

BenQ Rolls Out Joybook Lite U102 Netbook

The BenQ Joybook Lite U102 is the company’s latest netbook computer which is designed specially for students and mobile professionals. This portable mini laptop is powered by an Intel Atom N270/N280 processor and features a 10.1-inch WSVGA LED backlit display with 1024 x 600 resolution, a 1GB RAM, a 250GB HDD, a 1.3-megapixel webcam, 3G, WiFi, a 4-in-1 card reader, 3x USB ports and Windows XP OS. Sadly, there’s no word on pricing so far.
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Jabra Touchscreen Base Dock

Jabra is famous for its Bluetooth headsets. This time, the company released Jabra Go 6400 and Pro 9400 Bluetooth headsets that come with a charging dock for convenience with a touchcreen display. The 6400 features a standard Bluetooth range and looks exactly like a Bluetooth headset from Jabra, meanwhile the 9400 looks like a receptionist’s headset that you can take around your house at up to a 450-foot range. Both headsets have dual-microphones for noise cancellation and the touchscreen that allows you to quickly switch between a cellphone, VoIP or landline connections. The Jabra Go 6400 and Pro 9400 Bluetooth headsets are priced at $200 each.[Gizmodo]

Edifier iF500 iPod Dock


Edifier has now made its iF500 iPod dock entertainment system available in North America. The device looks unique with its alien head like dome that houses five separate speakers and is made with vibration and resonance control. The device is compatible with iPods, iPhones, and other portable audio players via their headphone jacks.

Each speaker produces 10-Watts, meanwhile the 5.75-inch subwoofer has 32-Watts of power. There is also a digital FM tuner, and all functions are controlled via LED-lit controls around the base of the device. The iF500 is priced at $249 each. [ipodnn]

Samsung Haptic AMOLED Mobile Phone in South Korea


Samsung has introduced a new 3G full touchscreen mobile phone in South Korea, which is dubbed as the Haptic AMOLED. The handset provides high resolution WVGA 800×480 pixel resolution on its 3.5 inch AMOLED display. The AMOLED display also has 180-degree viewing angle, and can reduce power consumption by up to 66%. The phone also supports high-quality video formats such as H.264, MPEG4, and AC-3. Other features include “One-finger Zoom” function, T-DMB, a 5MP camera, Bluetooth, and navigation support. The Haptic AMOLED phone will be available via Korea’s SK Telecom, KT and LG Telecom for about $700. [Oled Display ]

Monday, June 29, 2009

AgfaPhoto Releases New Underwater Camera

AgfaPhoto just introduced the DC-600uw underwater and outdoor camera that can withstand pressures of up to two bar and water-resistant at depths of up to 10 meters. This 6MP digicam comes with a 2.4-inch display, a digital zoom, and the face tracking function that automatically recognizes faces. The Agfa DC-600uw will be released in July for $210. [dcviews]