If a Solid State Drive has been on your wish list but not in your budget, Intel may now have the solution. Intel has just laid out a new 40GB edition named the Intel® X25-V Value SATA SSD that will cost a mere $125.00. The obvious trade off here is capacity, but if reliability and speed is close to heart the X25-V may be a viable option.
B&H Photo has the Intel X25-V Value SATA SSD priced at $119.95. Read more in the press release after the break. [click to continue…]
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Samsung Mobile and AT&T are going to let the new Samsung Sunburst and Samsung Strive start flying off the Shelves on March 21st.
The Sunburst is a touchscreen smartphone with a full 3 inch display. The design is futuristic and sleek set in black and a touch of chrome (or possibly silver as it appears in the above image). It will do all the cool smartphone stuff like email, web surfing, and social networking. It has a a virtual keyboard to make full use of the touchscreen capabilities and a 2.0 megapixel camera / camcorder. Two megapixels seems a little measly for a smartphone in this day and age.
The Samsung Sunburst will only set you back $39.99 if you’ll agree to a two year contract with AT&T.
The Strive is a slider with a full QWERTY keyboard. This one will not only come in the black and silver color pattern, but also purple and charcoal.
The Strive will be the first device from AT&T to offer three new mobile services the company announced today: a new group messaging service, AT&T Mobile Share and AT&T Address Book.
The Samsung Strive with a two year AT&T contract will only run $19.99.
I should mention that the discounted price comes in the form of a $50 AT&T Promotion Card. Add $50 back to the promotion price if you don’t want the contract. Learn a little more in the press release after the break. [click to continue…]
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Sony has announced its new PlayStation Move motion controller for the PS3. The new controller is slated for launch in Fall 2010, and will be available in several different packages.
The Move controller works hand-in-hand with the PlayStation Eye camera, and is even capable of full body tracking. Additionally, Sony claims that the PS3 will even be able to detect faces and even identify specific individuals thanks to the new peripherals.
Obviously, we’ll see it packaged with a PS3 system – at an unknown price point right now. But, Sony promises that a standalone kit will be available with the PlayStation Eye and a compatible game for under $100.
More details from the official press release, as well as additional images below. [click to continue…]
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The Halo: Reach trailer (above) dropped a few days back with plenty of peeks at multiplayer action based on an Alpha build of the game. The Beta version should be accessible May 3 for those who have Halo 3: ODST on hand.
Below, you’ll find another quick behind the scenes snippet on Halo: Reach, courtesy of G4TV. [click to continue…]
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Connect SHOWWX to a Windows laptop
If you are a mobile media junkie the SHOWWX laser pico projector may be right up your alley. Connect to an iPod, Windows laptop or MacBook for instant large screen viewing. Visit the Microvision website today to purchase a Limited Edition SHOWWX bundle.
The Limited Edition Bundle includes:
If you want to hold out for the standard edition it will be available on March 24th 2010 at 12:00 noon. [click to continue…]
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The Sony HDR-CX350V is a compact camcorder that captures Full HD 1080 video in AVCHD format. In addition to AVCHD video format, the CX350V can also capture 7.1MP still images with its Exmor R CMOS sensor. The CX350V features 32GB of internal flash memory, which can be expanded via Memory Stick or SD cards. [click to continue…]
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Can a USB drive survive being swallowed?
A man (Florin Necula) reportedly swallowed a Kingston USB Flash Drive while in Secret Service custody. Florin was brought in for allegedly placing card readers over ATM slots to “skim” magnetic strip information off cards inserted in those machines. After four days of not passing the drive Necula gave in to doctor removal.
Reportedly, Necula has been charged with four felonies including obstruction of justice and is being held without bail.
I have put my flash drive (Lexar) through the washing machine a couple of times and it survived, but I would imagine the human stomach is a little tougher environment.
[via Cnet; via The Smoking Gun]
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We all know that most built-in laptop speakers leave a lot to be desired when it comes to audio performance. Logitech is no different and has slung out the Laptop Speaker Z205, a lightweight speaker with a portable clip-on design allowing laptop junkies to rock their favorite tunes in some decent quality. Logitech made the Laptop Speaker Z205 lightweight and small enough to take anywhere a laptop goes. It measures approximately 1.35 inches thick and 2.5 inches tall. To me the coolest thing about the Laptop Speaker Z205 is there is no need for external power. The included USB cable takes care of the power and audio transmission. Logitech even throws in a carrying case to store the Laptop Speaker Z205 in while in transit. The Logitech Laptop Speaker Z205 should be available in the U.S. and Europe for $39.99 beginning in March.
Editors Note: The clip-on mechanism may cause interference with built-in web cams. The fix may be as easy as offsetting the speakers from center slightly. Just be aware before purchasing.
Check B&H Photo for availability.
FREMONT, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Laptop and netbook computers are portable and powerful enough to do everything you love such as enjoying music, movies and video calls. But as computers have gotten smaller, audio quality has often been sacrificed. To enhance the audio quality of your favorite tunes and movies, today Logitech (SIX:LOGN) (NASDAQ:LOGI) announced the Logitech® Laptop Speaker Z205 — a lightweight speaker with an easy-to-attach clip-on design that lets you pump up the volume wherever you take your laptop.
“While people love the portability of their laptop computer, they are often missing out on the immersive listening experience that external speakers provide”
“While people love the portability of their laptop computer, they are often missing out on the immersive listening experience that external speakers provide,” said Mark Schneider, vice president and general manager of Logitech’s audio business unit. “When designing the Logitech Laptop Speaker Z205, we wanted to help people get better audio while enjoying their favorite shows or music without sacrificing portability. The Laptop Speaker Z205 is tiny enough to toss in your bag, but delivers big sound.”
Whether you use a Mac® or a Windows®-based laptop or a netbook, the Logitech Laptop Speaker Z205 securely attaches to the top of most laptop screens. The Laptop Speaker Z205 is also small — approximately 1.35 inches thick and 2.5 inches tall — which means you’ll always be able to take it with you. And the included carrying case protects your speaker while inside your briefcase or backpack.
Now, when you’re watching your favorite show, listening to Pandora™, or making a video call, you’ll enjoy rich, full stereo sound thanks to two high-performance drivers, a built-in amplifier and an acoustically tuned enclosure. And you can easily adjust the volume as well as turn the speaker on and off using the buttons located on the top of the speaker. The included USB cable is all you need for power and audio — there’s no need for an external power supply — so simply plug the Z205 into your computer and start enjoying your entertainment.
Pricing and Availability
The Logitech Laptop Speaker Z205 is expected to be available in the U.S. and Europe for a suggested retail price of $39.99 (U.S.) beginning in March.
About Logitech
Logitech is a world leader in personal peripherals, driving innovation in PC navigation, Internet communications, digital music, home-entertainment control, gaming and wireless devices. Founded in 1981, Logitech International is a Swiss public company listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange (LOGN) and on the Nasdaq Global Select Market (LOGI).
Logitech, the Logitech logo, and other Logitech marks are registered in Switzerland and other countries. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. For more information about Logitech and its products, visit the company’s Web site at www.logitech.com.
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HP is not to be outdone in the ever growing tablet PC world. HP has just unveiled the EliteBook 2740p, an ultra-thin, multitouch-enabled convertible tablet targeted at business with on-the-go needs. Also ready to roll out is the EliteBook 2540p the lightest EliteBook notebook PC, starting at only 3.3 pounds. HP is also bringing out four new ProBook standard series (s-series) notebook PCs for everyday use. Read more details in the press release after the break. [click to continue…]
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I was browsing around the Orb website and found that they have a new speaker combo. Orb is marketing this small system as a simple high quality audio solution for iPods, TVs and computers.
This package includes 2 Orb Mod1 or Mod2 speakers and a tiny, audiophile quality amplifier to provide power for your Orbs. Add optional subwoofer for additional performance. Also includes adapters to work with any mini headphone jack or RCA output, so it will work with almost any TV or computer.
Audiophile Class T Amplifier by OPI Audio. Includes a stereo mini input and compatible cable, as well as adapters for stereo RCA input making it easy to connect any TV, iPod, DVD player, cable box or other audio/video component with the provided cables. Speaker wire is all that is need extra. Peak output 15W (plenty for the Orbs). Works with 110V and 220/240V. Orb says this package can be combined with the Apple Airport to stream music wirelessly.
Right now this Orb system with The Mod1 speakers (black or white) will run $299.00 (introductory price) . Tack on $149.00 if you want the Mod2 system (gives you 2 speakers on each side…pic below) and if you want to throw in a subwoofer add on another $299.00 for the Super Eight and $598.00 for the Uber Ten.
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