Archive for Gadgets


Microsoft confirms Zune specifications, includes WiFi downloads

Zune

Today Microsoft confirmed specs on its upcoming Zune digital media players.  The Seattle based giant will offer a 120GB, 16GB, and 8GB model with the 120GB version being hard-drive based and the smaller 16GB and 8GB being flash-based.
The new Zunes will allow users to easily download tunes from Zune Marketplace with the device’s on-board WiFi [...]

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New Illuminated alphanumeric keyboard from Logitech

Logitech Illuminated Keyboard

For those that sneak out of bed in the middle of the night to update their To-Do list or for those that just plain old like to work in the dark, Logitech has the perfect thing for you - the Illuminated Keyboard.
Taking backlight technology one step further, Logitech has added microlens reflectors and [...]

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Fujitsu Siemens officially announce Netbook

Fujitsu Siemens Network

Although there was the word on the street, it’s always reassuring to hear things from the horse’s mouth once in a while. Fujitsu Siemens has finally (officially) announced its netbook, now known as the Amilo Ui 3520. Some might think that Fujitsu Siemens are arriving unfashionable late to the netbook party, after all [...]

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Rocket man reaches 186mph over Swiss Alps with jet-powered wings

Rocket Man

Is it a bird, is it a plane… Former fighter pilot Yves Rossy strapped on a pair of self-made jet powered wings in the Swiss Alps recently and was able to reach speeds of 186mph from above.
After climbing aboard an airplane that dropped him from 7,500 feet, Rossy did a bit of a free [...]

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Upcoming Garmin nuvi 755T, 765T, and 775T announced

nuvi 775T

Garmin is on a roll and let loose new nuvi 7×5 satnav devices, which includes the 755T, 765T, and 775T.  Coming on the heels of the newly announced ultra budget nuvi 2 series devices, the three new models sport a large and colorful 4.3-inch display screen, offer lifetime NAVTEQ traffic alerts, and promise faster [...]

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Garmin intros budget nuvi 255T, 265T, and 275T navigation systems

Garmin nuvi 265T

Garmin has unleashed a herd of satnav systems this morning.  The new additions will go to Garmin’s nuvi line and includes the new 255T, 265T, and 275T.
“Many customers want a simple-to-use, low-cost personal navigator, but find themselves in need of premium add-ons along the way,” said Dan Bartel, Garmin’s vice president of worldwide [...]

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BBC iPlayer gets upgrade for UK viewers

BBC iPlayer Series Stacking

Over in the UK, the BBC iPlayer is making waves. Famed for its ease of use, the iPlayer offers a back-log of TV shows for the British public to access. This is especially useful if you missed your favourite show and want to watch it while at work or away from a [...]

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New SSD range offered by Samsung

Samsung SSDs

As part of our ongoing quest to bring you the latest and greatest SSD revelations, we are proud to announce that electronics giant Samsung has stepped to offer cheaper and higher performance SSDs, just like OCZ and co.
Primarily aimed at the subnotebook market such as the Eee PC, their affordable 8GB, 16GB and 32GB [...]

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New S9 Curve, L3, and O2 PMP and MP3 players from Cowon

Cowon PMPs and MP3s

Cowon has been around the block on a couple of occasions but have failed to make it into the hard-core mainstream. Famed for their MP3 players and PMPs, their latest assortment of offerings are both awesome to look at and functional. Say hello to the S9 Curve , L3 and O2.
Capable of [...]

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Upcoming flagship & business models from TomTom leaked

TomTom Flagship sets sail

TomTom is coming under increased pressure recently with more and more mobile devices packing a decent punch in terms of GPS navigation. With that said, let us not confuse you; there is some distance between a dedicated GPS device like a TomTom and the Apple iPhone or Nokia N95. However, this is [...]

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