Friday, July 3, 2009

Digital Vision GiGo Digital Freeview TV Recorder

Digital Vision is ready to launch its new GiGo Digital Freeview TV Recorder that enables users to record Freeview digital transmission directly onto a USB stick in MPEG2 format. This easy to use device contains a single tuner, three USB slots along with an electronic program guide . You’ll be able to get your hands on this new TV recorder later this year for around $115. [Pocket-lint]

A-Data 64GB XPG Xupreme Flash Drive

A-Data has come out with a new high capacity drive in the form of the 64GB XPG Xupreme Flash Drive. Measuring only 66 x 19 x 10mm and weighing just 15 grams, this plug and play drive comes with an aluminum casing and features a USB 2.0/1.1 connection interface, a read speed of up to 30MB/s and supports Windows ReadyBoost. The drive is expected to be launched in the next few week for around 150 Euro ($210). [TCMagazine]

MSI Launches X-Slim X400 Notebook

In case you’re looking for an ultra-slim notebook computer, then I suggest you to check out the newly launched X-Slim X400 from MSI. This stylish machine not only measures less than an inch thick but it also weighs only 1.5Kg. As for the specs itself, you’ll find a 14-inch HD 16:9 TFT-LCD display with 1366 x 768 resolution, an Intel Ultra Low Voltage (ULV) processor, an Intel GMA 4500MHD graphics, up to 4GB RAM, a 500GB hard drive, a 1.3MP webcam, Windows Vista Home Premium, a media card reader, a HDMI port, 2x USB ports, WiFi and Bluetooth connectivity. Sadly, there’s no word on pricing yet.
[PCLaunches]

MSI Readying 14-Inch X-Slim X400 Laptop

Taiwan-based MSI is set to launch a new 14-inch variant of its X-Slim series namely the X400. Sadly, apart from its beautiful sales babes 14-inch screen, there’s no available official specifications at the moment. But from what we heard, the system will likely be built around the Intel CULV (Consumer Ultra Low Voltage) chipset. I guess we all have to wait until the 2009 Computex in Taipei, Taiwan.
[Notebook Italia via Engadget]

NXZT Sentry 2 Touchscreen Fan Controller

NXZT’s Sentry 2 Touchscreen Fan Controller is a full system fan controller with an advanced touchscreen interface. Sentry 2 easily installs in a 5.25-inch bay and is compatible with any fan that uses voltage control. The innovative touchscreen features ultra fast selection and response time and displays all pertinent info including temperature readout in both Celsius and Fahrenheit. Sentry 2 allows users to control up to 5 fans with the option for manually tuning individual fan speeds or letting the automatic controls take over to correspond to a specific temperature. The controller’s advanced functionality sounds an alarm to alert the user should the temperature exceed a preset amount and stores saved settings even after it is turned off. [Boing Boing]

Finger Dance Alarm Clock

The Finger Dance Alarm Clock was inspired by the arcade game Dance Dance Revolution. On the surface this looks like some game for your fingers to play if you are bored. The alarm will never shut off unless you throw it out the window or your fingers are able to hit the correct sequence as depicted by the lights. The alarm clock features a digital alarm clock, snooze function, and of course the colorful dance mat. The Finger Dance Alarm Clock retails for $16 after conversion. [ChipChick]

Teclast C500HD High Definition PMP

The C500HD is Teclast’s latest portable media player that is HD ready, capable of supporting 720p video. The player also has an HDMI output allowing you to enjoy your downloaded HD videos in 720p quality with a HD reader LCD/plasma TV. Unfortunately, the gadget only supports a 4GB of storage space, which is not enough to store huge HD video files. The gadget also features a 5-inch LCD display at 800 x 600 resolution. [Akihabara]