Active Media has unveiled a new range of SSDs called the SaberTooth S4. Coming in 16GB, 32GB and 64GB capacities, these mini PCIe cards feature a SATA-II 3.0 Gbps interface, MLC NAND flash memory chips, a Jmicron JMF602B controller and provide sequential read/write speeds of up to 130/50 MB/s. These drives are compatible with SATA based netbooks including Eee PC models S101, 900, 900A, 901 and 1000, and work with Windows 7, Vista, XP, 2000, Linux as well as Mac OS 10.x.
Planon has updated its DocuPen Xtreme X-Series scanning pens by releasing three new models namely the X05, X10 and X50. The X05 and X10 support image resolutions of up to 600dpi, while the X50 can handle up to 1,200dpi. All of these new scanning pens adopt a 200MHz internal processor, a 64MB RAM, a 200MHz processor, Bluetooth connectivity, a brighter OLED display and a lighter Lithium-Polymer battery. There is also a microSD memory card slot for storage expansion. The price starts at $369.99 upwards, depending on the model.
The SV-MC75 and the SV-ME750 are the latest 1Seg portable TVs from Panasonic Japan. The high-end SV-MC75 supports IPX6-IPX7 (splash-proof and waterproof), a 4.3-inch display screen with a 480 x 272 resolution and an 8GB of storage space, which is upgradable via SDHC cards (up to 32GB). Meanwhile, its little brother the SV-ME750 has a bigger 5-inch display screen with a 480 x 272 resolution
Here is the new Wireless USB Digital microscope from ThinkGeek that uses a 2.4GHz wireless frequency with a switch on the cradle/wireless receiver for choosing one of 4 channels. The microscope is able to magnify the object from 10x to 200x and comes equipped with 8 white LEDs around the lens for added illumination. Other features include a built-in Li-ion battery that can be recharged using its cradle. You can purchase the Wireless USB Digital Microscope for $139.99 each.
Chinese-based company Soyea has recently released a new mobile internet device (MID) for the Chinese market called the Z5. The device sports a 5-inch WVGA 480 x 800 touchscreen display, a 1.2GHz Intel Atom Z515 processor, an 8GB SSD, a microSD card slot, a webcam, stereo speakers, a touchpad, WiFi, Bluetooth, a miniUSB port, a VGA port, a choice of either Windows XP or Linux OS and supports CDMA EV-DO 3G connectivity via China Telecom operator. The Soyea Z5 is now available for purchase via Amazon China for 5,999 Yuan (about $878).
Pure Siesta iDock is actually a combo gadget that features a stereo DAB/ DAB+ with an FM radio, an alarm clock, and an iPod/ iPhone dock. The cool part of this gadget is that it has the Pure PowerPort, which provides power for USB accessories including mobile phone chargers, reading lights, bedside fans and cup warmers.
The Pure Siesta iDock will be available in time for Christmas 2009 for around £89.99 ($146).
If you like retro gadgets then check out the latest multi-format digital radio from Revo Technologies. Known as the Revo HERITAGE, the gadget comes with the classic European table radio designs from the 50’s and 60’s decades.
The digital radio has an OLED display and a docking station for all current iPod models. The HERITAGE also sports DAB, DAB+, FM tuner, Wi-Fi internet radio, and wireless audio streaming. Each purchase of the HERITAGE comes with a free 30-day trial access to online music service Last.fm, where there are over 5 million tracks to choose from.
Thereafter, if you would like to continue using the service, a £3.00 ($6) per month subscription charge would apply. The HERITAGE will be available next month in the UK for £229.95 ($375).
Samsung has announced two new LCD HDTV monitors to its range by releasing the 19-inch 933HD+ (1360 x 768) and 23-inch 2333HD (1920 x 1080). Both monitors provide 10,000:1 contrast ratio, 16: 9 aspect ratio, 5ms response time, Dolby Digital support (2333HD) and come with an integrated digital TV tuner.
In terms of connectivity ports, they offer HDMI, D-Sub and DVI. The 933HD+ and 2333HD are priced at $249.99 and $329.99, respectively.
Here come the M300 Series AlterG Anti-Gravity Treadmills, which have adopted the anti-gravity technology developed by NASA, meant to reduce training injuries.
These new anti-gravity treadmills allow the user to run or walk with a fraction of their body weight to allow injury recovery quicker and better control and reduce chances of training injuries.
These special treadmills would probably give the kind of feeling like space or moon walking, with less gravity applied to your body. But it’d probably take you some time to get used to the less-gravity running.
We have seen quite a few different spy gadgets here at Geeky Gadgets, the latest one is bound to keep all the James Bond fans happy, the Fake Car Key Spy Camera.
The Fake Car Key Spy Camera looks like a standard car key, but hidden inside is a pinhole camera that can capture video at a 640 x 480 pixel resolution at 29 frames per second.It can also take pictures at a 1600 x 200 resolution, and it comes with a microSD card slot, and a built in rechargeable Li-ion battery.
If you want one, the Fake Car Key Spy Camera is available for $63.00 from Brando.
Acer has launched a new Eco-friendly monitor, the Acer S243Lbmi 24 Inch LCD Monitor.The Acer S243Lbmi is a 24 inch LCD monitor with a resolution of 1920 x 1080, and it uses just 17.2w of power due to the use of LED Technology. The Acer S243Lbmi features a contrast ratio of 1000:1 and it has a pair of 1W speakers built in, on top of that there are two HDMI out ports and a D -Sub port.
It will go on sale in the next couple of weeks for 270 Euros about $400.
A-Data has just announced a new series of CompactFlash cards, the Speedy CF 533X. Coming in 16GB, 32GB and 64GB sizes, these cards provide read and write speeds of up to 80MB/s and 50MB/s, respectively. Not to mention, they also utilize a quad-channel transfer mode (Ultra DMA mode 0-6, IDE PIO mode 6, MDMA 0-4) and feature Error Correcting Code (ECC) function to detect and correct errors automatically. Sadly, there’s no word on pricing and availability yet.
Livescribe today released a new version of Pulse Smartpen that comes equipped with 4GB of storage space. Available in a new titanium color, the gadget is able to sync handwriting and audio with your PC or Mac using a built-in infra red camera and microphone. Priced at $199, the 4GB model can store up to 400 hours of audio.
Belkin will release the Easy Transfer Cable for Windows 7 on October 23rd, 2009 in North America.
The cable will provide a fast and easy way to transfer files, music, photos, user accounts, and more from a PC running an older version of Windows to a new Windows 7-powered computer.
It is designed specifically for the Windows Easy Transfer utility from Microsoft, offering uninterrupted transfer and a post-migration report that provides comprehensive detail of what was transferred.
If you want one, you can also pre-order this cable right now via Amazon. The Belkin Easy Transfer Cable for Windows 7 is priced at $39.99 each.
Sharp Japan has announced their LX series of LED TV that is currently available in 40, 42, 52 and 60-inch models. The LED panels provides a full HD resolution of 1,920 × 1,080 pixels, a contrast ratio of 200,0000:1, a 176 degree viewing angle and a white LED backlit which consumes 30% less power. Additional features include a six speaker sound system which delivers 2.1 channel sound, Analog / Digital TV tuner, Ethernet port and three HDMI ports. The Sharp Aquos LX1 LED TV will hit Japanese stores early next month.
