Posted Mar 8th 2008 2:14PM by Paul MillerFiled under: Laptops In case you missed it, it was Eurocom’s Phantom-X that managed to swipe that “fastest tested laptop” mark from the MacBook Pro last year — and totally ruin a perfectly good commercial. Now the company is back for more with the M860TU Montebello 15.4-incher. We’ll have to wait for the benchmarks to see how this one stacks up against the recent crop of Penryn laptops, but what’s new here is that the Centrino 2 “Montevina” chipset is under the hood, which should support faster Penryn processors, lower power consumption and some new fancy security features. (Read the full post about ‘Eurocom’s M860TU Montebello 15.4-inch laptop rocks the Centrino 2′…)
In what is sure to not be the last time Google and Microsoft cross swords, here we have a quick comparison of the two’s online services. Who has the upper hand: Google and their only in the clouds (for now) Documents or Microsoft’s no editing in the clouds Word Online. Here is the summation: The basic differences between the two really is the angle they come at the service. For Google, it is all online. Google puts editing, saving, sharing, and everything else you can do online. For Microsoft, the online bit it just another in its broad feature spec. There certainly is no focus on the online world, in fact, if you don’t pony up for Microsoft Word it is a no-go. From the collaboration: Real time for Google Docs to “checked out” loaner library for Office Live Workspace; to saving options: Googles open door policy to Microsoft’s assumption you want what ever you started in. Don’t even get me started on Mobile access :Google: heck yeah and Microsoft: not so much. (Read the full post about ‘Office Live vs Google Docs: life in the clouds’…)
Posted Mar 8th 2008 11:26AM by Darren MurphFiled under: Portable Audio, Portable Video Oddly enough, this isn’t the first time we’ve seen a product proudly designed in Cupertino erupt, but it’s pretty safe to say this story could have had a much more tragic ending. Reportedly, an ipod nano owner recently awoke to a blaring fire alarm around 2:00AM, only to find his beloved PMP wrapped in flames on the bedroom floor. Thankfully, the fire was tiny enough to be extinguished without any major trouble, and no substantial damage of property or human flesh was tallied. As of now, we’ve no idea if the unit simply exploded or if surrounding circumstances are at least partly to blame, but you can bet your bottom (Read the full post about ‘iPod nano sparks bedroom fire, no humans harmed’…)
Overview NIKKOR, world’s leading camera makers have launched their new Nikon Coolpix S600 Camera. Featuring 10 Mega pixels, 4x Optical Wide Angle Zoom NIKKOR Glass lens, 2.7 inch Wide Angle of View High Resolution LCD and 28mm zoom lens, this camera is an innovation in the photography world. Nikon Coolpix S600 Camera can capture 16 x 20 inches large stunning prints with its 10.0 Mega pixels. It sports a 4x Optical Wide Angle Zoom NIKKOR Glass lens that offers a versatile zoom range to capture beautiful and expansive landscapes. Features Ease to compose and share the pictures with its bright 2.7inch Wide Angle of View High Resolution LCD. Enables to shoot even in low light because of its auto adjustment up to ISO 3200. (Read the full post about ‘Nikon Coolpix S600 Camera’…)
Overview Onkyo has recently launched its first home theater with HDMI version 1.3a. The outstanding feature of Onkyo HT-SP908 HTS is its capability of passing 1080p video and studio-master-quality audio. One can precisely integrate ipod including the RI Dock into your home entertainment system for a party. Users can also experience audio playback via an S-A1X Remote Interactive (RI) control dock to the A/V receiver. Features With loads of features found in Onkyo’s high-def A/V receiver line-up such as Audyssey 2EQ, Faroudja DCDi, RIHD, HDMI and component video up conversion, the HT-SP908 is the ideal solution. The TX-SR605 receiver supports the latest high audio codecs as well as XM and Sirius satellite radio ready. (Read the full post about ‘Onkyo HT-SP908 Home Theater System’…)
Overview Combining quality and flexibility with design, engineering and expertise, Toshiba proudly presents its latest e-STUDIO220CP Cost Effective Color Laser Printer for business usage. The E-STUDIO220CP is superior not only in lineage but in form and function as well. Toshiba’s e-STUDIO220CP color Printer offers elevated Speed, superb Image Quality and consistency. Users can exploit Color Saver feature to subordinate the cost of operation and capitalize on toner supplies. Features The E-STUDIO220CP features high Performance and Productivity. It takes <11 second time for the first print and can print up to 75000 pages per month. It has an excellent 4800 color quality and 128 MB standard memory/ 640 MB at max. (Read the full post about ‘Toshiba e-Studio220CP color printer’…)
Electronic Arts Inc. announced The Sims 2 Double Deluxe and The Sims 2 Kitchen and Bath Interior Design Stuff, two brand new titles from The Sims studio scheduled to launch in April 16. The Sims 2 Double Deluxe also contains The Sims 2 Nightlife Expansion Pack, The Sims 2 Celebration Stuff Pack and a bonus DVD. Whether your Sims are hitting downtown hotspots for an epic night out in The Sims 2 Nightlife, or planning the ultimate social event of the season in The Sims 2 Celebration Stuff, these additions are sure to layer hours of endless entertainment into your gameplay experience! (Read the full post about ‘The Sims 2 Double Deluxe and The Sims 2 Kitchen and Bath Interior Design Stuff’…)
The new 1400 series are part of Magellan’s fast growing GPS lineup. These new GPS units are very thin and designed to fit in the pocket and work as soon as you turn it on. Basically, these new GPS units all feature a 4.3-inch anti-glare touch screen, and a cool new interface called QuickSpell. This allows you to get the address you need without typing a whole lot. It also comes with SmartDetour, which does just what it says, it finds different routes in case there is a lot of traffic. Overall, all of the GPS units in the 1400 series feature the following: 4.3-inch WQVGA full-colour, anti-glare touch-screen display. Centrality Atlas III GPS chipset. 2-D and 3-D map views with auto day/night mode switching. (Read the full post about ‘Magellan displays 3 new 1400 series GPS units at CeBIT’…)
Did you know that doing a web search can also help find a cure for breast cancer? One site powered by Google is the new Search The Cure started by JDMedia. On this site 75% of the revenue generated goes towards fighting breast cancer, and you’ll be able to see on the site how much in donations has been made. Another site also powered by Google is Find It Girlfriend, which has links throughout to The Breast Cancer Site, on which just a click will help fund mammograms for the poor. Find It Girlfriend is designed specifically for girls with its bright pink background, so if you have more than one computer in your house, you could have Find It Girlfriend be the homepage on the chick’s computer and Search The Cure be the homepage on the dude’s computer. (Read the full post about ‘Google; finding it for the cure’…)
Posted Mar 8th 2008 2:29AM by Nilay PatelFiled under: Digital Cameras Pentax’s 31.6 megapixel medium-format 645 Digital has been announced for over a year now — we’ve even seen one in the flesh — but it’s never actually shipped, and now it looks like it never will. According to Impress, Pentax is killing off its digital medium format cameras to focus on K-series DSLRs, but the 645’s film versions will live on. (Read the full post about ‘Pentax canceling the 645 Digital to focus on K-series DSLRs?’…)
