Tuesday, September 8, 2009


Color Rings - Bluetooth-rings


Bluetooth-headset were fairly widespread, and on new types of devices they think are not only producers, but the designers.

Quite unusual decision was embodied in the concept Color Rings, which is quite unusual accessory. Since recent studies have shown that conventional Bluetooth-headset is not very pleased with consumers, the designers decided to radically change the approach to the issue. Concept Color Rings - these are two rings, which can be on hand, as the most common ring. At the same time, they can serve as the Bluetooth-headset. In one of the rings built-in microphone, and the other speaker. To prevent any confusion, it is enough to remember their colors. It is difficult to say whether such a concept is embodied in life, but technically it is almost possible.

Genius webcam capable of capturing video in total darkness


Genius introduced its first web-camera capable of shooting video in total darkness. Built-in infrared sensors in the model of e-Face 1325R allows the camera to see a subject is even under conditions of minimal illumination. But if you sleep at night only by the light of day, e-Face 1325R also would be useless - the gadget is equipped with a 1.3 megapixel, built-in microphone, supports manual focus, JPEG and WMV.

So that you can freely positioned in front of a computer and does not depend on the webcam, e-Face 1325R can twist-twirl up and down within 100 º.

HP Wireless Vector Mouse


HP Wireless Vector Mouse equipped with precise optical sensor (800 dpi), a scroll wheel with four directions of tilt and two programmable keys.

The second mouse - HP Wireless Comfort Mouse - designed for women, as evidenced by the effervescent ornament on the body and a particular form of a gadget, well thought out specifically for a small women's hands. In the kit there is a small USB-receiver, which is ideal for both laptop and computer.

Another mouse from the same series - Wireless Comfort Mouse Special Edition Black. Here at the core is design and style. The glossy black surface profitable emphasizes blue backlight and rounded contours of the shell.

And, finally, not female mouse HP Laser Gaming Mouse is designed for harsh gamers. This is also a brutal design, and functionality - Resolution 3200 dpi (adjustable), the speed tracking 45 "/ s, acceleration of 20g. There were no additional programmable buttons and knobs weight mice - complete supply special weights.

Gresso Grand Monaco USB flash drive


The idea of phones Gresso Formula 1 proved to be not disposable: racing theme continued the new flash drive Grand Monaco. Drives will be included in the Grand Monaco Collection, where you can choose from two models: Double Security and Classic. Gadgets are made from reinforced, but at the same time, a lightweight titanium alloy, strengthened further ceramic layer. Decorative part is made of carbon fiber, used in the manufacture of cars.


TANDBERG PrecisionHDTM USB webcam for business-quality video



Company TANDBERG, a global manufacturer of production equipment for video conferencing (SCC) high definition (HD), making telepresence and mobile video communications, today announced the commencement of sales through partners Camera TANDBERG PrecisionHD USB. The camera is designed specifically for business-quality video, optimized to work with the decision of TANDBERG Movi client and Microsoft Office Communicator R2. This is the first web camera, providing high-definition quality 720p at 30 frames per second.

For cameras do not require additional drivers or software installation. You simply connect the camera to the USB-port, and you can immediately use the video client on your PC and participate in videoconferences with other subscribers. In addition to High Definition camera PrecisionHD USB supports different standard resolution to ensure the highest possible quality of communication for all participants.

Headphones by Sony noise-up 98,4%


Sony introduced, according to a press release, the world's first in-ear earphones with ambient noise suppression function. Model MDR-NC300D by existing processors can remove up to 98,4% of background acoustic noise. Objectives serves as the technology Auto Artificial Intelligent Noise Cancelling (artificial intelligent auto squelch, AINC), which continuously analyzes the sound space and provides the optimal mode noise. Function AINC by the user can be disabled. High-quality audio with digital S-Master amplifier and speakers with neodymium magnets. Power supply from a single AA battery up to 20 hours.

The second model, MDR-NC33, characterized by the battery life of up to 100 hours on one AAA batteries. However, the effectiveness of noise reduction slightly lower - 90%. Both products are silicone pads in three sizes. Available for purchase headphones MDR-NC300D and MDR-NC33 will be in October this year, the provisional value not reported.


X500V All-in-One from the Shuttle: 3,5-cm case, openSUSE Linux



As part of the exhibition held in Berlin IFA electronics company has introduced the Shuttle "ultrathin" system class "all-in-one" X500V All-in-One PC. The first distinctive feature is a computer operating system, as is the developers decided to install openSUSE Linux 11.1. Building a PC has a thickness of 3.6 cm hardware provided dual-core processor Atom 330 1.6 GHz, 1 or 2 GB RAM DDR2, hard disk capacity of 160, 320 or 500 GB and an integrated graphics GMA.

Diagonal touch screen is 15.6 "(1366 x 768). Network interfaces are Gigabit Ethernet and Wi-Fi WLAN. To connect the peripherals you can use five USB ports and video output VGA; also has a card reader 4-in-1 5.1-channel audio, 1.3-megapixel camera.

Computer X500V All-in-One PC is made in two colors - white and black, two-year warranty and is available for purchase on the company's website at $ 752.

Creative ZEN X-Fi 2 multi media player


Recently the company Creative Technology introduced to the court consumers next-generation multimedia player ZEN X-Fi 2, equipped with a large 3-inch touch screen and supports technology high quality audio sound Xtreme Fidelity X-Fi. Premiere of new items at the event held Showstoppers Event, held in the IFA Berlin 2009.

Among the key differences from its predecessor noted the existence of TV output, which provides photo viewing and video material on your TV directly from the player, microSD slot, instead of using SD, which reduced the thickness of the device, an increase from 2.5 to 3 inches and is equipped with a touchscreen display . List of supported formats and codecs including MP3, WMA, AAC, Audible 4, FLAC, JPEG, BMP, WMV9, MPEG4-SP, DivX, XviD.

In shops soon there will be a model with a capacity of 8, 16 and 32 GB. The official Singapore online shop Creative already available 16 - and 32-GB versions for $ 230 and $ 280 respectively.

Hardkernel ODROID - the player and the console running Android


Android operating system quickly became used not only to mobile phones and now under its control will operate the device Hardkernel ODROID.

Hardkernel ODROID is a rather interesting mix of portable media players and game consoles, which is made in monoblock form factor. The front panel is touch-sensitive display with a diagonal of 3.5 inches and a resolution 32h480 points. On either side of it are buttons, which are assembled in such a way as to control the device can be made by any group of keys, depending on the orientation of the interface. Works Hardkernel ODROID based Samsung S5Pc100 with a frequency of 600 MHz and equipped with output HDMI, microSD slot, and Wi-Fi. Also worth noting support video playback resolution of 720p.


Wireless camera TRENDnet TV-IP600W


TRENDnet is a new wireless Internet Camera TV-IP600W, which has functions of tilt and rotation in the horizontal and vertical plane.

Camera TV-IP600W can rotate through 312 degrees horizontally and 115 degrees in the vertical plane. With this flexibility in their movements, as well as the regime zoom TRENDnet TV-IP600W provides an opportunity to observe a large area in real time. Monitor what is happening in the area of review and control the camera can be from any location equipped with Internet access. The camera supports TCP / IP, SMTP, Email, HTTP and other Internet protocols.

TV-IP600W is compatible with Wi-Fi-standard devices IEEE 802.11b/g/n. Video recording is carried out at a speed of 30 frames per second in VGA resolution of 640 x 480. Options allow you to adjust color saturation, contrast, light frame, and white balance. When installing the camera on the ceiling is a function to eliminate the effect of mirror image. Due to the high image quality, rotation in horizontal and vertical plane and the possibility to record video in low-light camera is ideal for home security, small office or enterprise.

Keyboard for iPhone





iPhone normal keyboard it would not hurt. It was so decided specialists XSKN to create a portable Bluetooth-keyboard for the iPhone.

In general, the idea of doing a special keyboard for iPhone'a not new. The same company Apple has successfully produces products under the trademark of Apple Bluetooth keyboards and, on a fairly reasonable price from 49 to 79 U.S. dollars. But, sure, and in this production company XSKN find their buyers.

The main difference between this keyboard from similar proposals from other companies (Apple after all - not the only company that makes keyboards for the iPhone) is the visual design of the product. All the keys of this keyboard branded logos of popular sites, and are both hot buttons, clicking which opens in the right case related sites. I've already talked this summer about a similar keyboard from designer Ignacio Pilotto.