by Darren Murph, posted Aug 20th 2008 at 10:01AMWe won’t say it got picked dead last in kickball or anything, but Sylvania’s G Netbook Meso certainly isn’t the class king. The ho hum netbook was recently reviewed over at Laptop Mag, and while critics did applaud the Ubuntu Netbook Remix operating system and relatively great battery life, the 512MB of RAM hindered performance. Additionally, the design was harshed on quite heavily, eventually leading to a perfectly middle-of-the-road 2.5 out of 5 stars. (Read the full post about ‘Sylvania’s G Netbook Meso reviewed, pushed aside’…)
Mitsubishi’s latest ultra-slim LCD HDTV has an edge over the rest since it comes with support for the WHDI (Wireless High Definition), allowing you to pair up the HDTV with other compatible HDTV devices located in your home without the need to run pesky wires through and over the whole place. WHDI has a working range of over 100 feet, so you need not worry about not getting a signal unless you live in one of those palatial mansions of yore where the dining hall is as large as a football field. Don’t you just love how wireless technology helps reduce the clutter in our homes? (Read the full post about ‘Mitsubishi HDTV Panel Has WHDI Specs’…)
A new trailer for the upcoming Resistance 2 for PS3, slated for release on November 4, has been released from the GC 2008 conference.
Lenovo IdeaPad U110 Years after chucking the IBM moniker, Lenovo has worked hard to produce a line of PCs that don’t scream "boring business machine." While the ThinkPad series is essentially a roll call of austere black boxes, the IdeaPad set injects a little color and style for folks that aren’t looking for that office-drone look. The U110 ultralight we received looks striking with a scarlet paisley-etched aluminum lid paired with a shiny jet-black keyboard area.(You can opt for an all-black model if you want stay true to your Hot Topic Goth roots.)
As soon as you open it up and power it on, you come face to face with one of the U110’s most interesting yet unsettling features: VeriFace recognition. (Read the full post about ‘Review: Little Lenovo Notebook Acts a Bit Like Big Brother’…)
Photos of the Archos 7 and 5 side by side have appeared on the web and help you realize the real difference is size between the two. If you missed it, they are internet tablets and portable media players (well, this is what Archos is known for) and were just announced yesterday morning. They both connect wirelessly via 3.5G or WIFI and have a touch-interface. Via generationmp3 (in French)Related Archos 5 and Archos 7 announcements Archos 5 and Archos 7 user interface screenshots Tags: audio, ipod, Ogg, gadgetry (Read the full post about ‘Archos7 and Archos 5 side-by-side photos’…)
It was a launch that at times seemed like it was never going to happen, and now that it has officially been confirmed by Rogers, potential customers have just about 24 hours left to wait before they are able to purchase a blackberry Bold of their own. Sadly Rogers has not released any pricing details, I guess they are intent on making everyone wait to the very last minute for everything. However, according to RIM co-CEO Jim Balsillie it will be priced between $300 and $400 and will be aimed at business users, which seems to fit in nicely with the rumored price of $399. Of course, I can imagine most potential customers are hoping it will come in a little less expensive, possibly something a little closer to the pricing of the 16GB iphone. (Read the full post about ‘Rogers makes the BlackBerry Bold official, available August 21′…)
The Intel Nehalem series of processors will replace the current Core line-up and start shipping later this year.
This new series provides greater power management by allowing individual cores (processors) to be turned off or on as needed. So, for example, if the current task only needs two processors of a quad-core system, two of the cores can be powered down until they are needed later.
Nehalem will also include an improved virtualization technology called VT-d that Intel says doubles the performance of virtual machines.
(Read the full post about ‘Say hello to the Intel Nehalem processor series’…)
If you’re wondering whether you should buy a few small SD cards for your vacation or just risk it with one card, there’s an option out there that may help you make a decision. The Photo Safe II. A palm sized portable hard drive that works with all OS formats, the PhotoSafe II supports CF Type I (including Extreme III, IV, UDMA but not microDrive), xD-Picture Card, MMC, SD/HC Card, miniSD, Memory Stick, MS PRO, MS Duo, and MS Pro Duo cards. That means no matter what camera you use on your trip, the Photo Safe can lock up and protect your pictures by simply plugging the card into the rubber protected card slot (great for extreme weather or dust). (Read the full post about ‘Palm sized hard drive great for photo storage’…)
HTC, known to manufacture top-class cell phones, has again brought out a new stylish looking cell phone called HTC S621. The HTC S621 is not just a cell phone but a complete entertainment device with media player, laptop and PDA. Fast and easy to use, HTC S621 Cell Phone sports a sleek and smart design that has the power to redefine your style statement. Features Full QWERTY Keyboard with backlit keys 1.3 mega pixel camera for pictures on the go Voice and data in more than 100 countries Secure, durable SoftTouch exterior MicroSD storage for games, music and photos HTC S621 is an EDGE, Bluetooth and Wi-Fi enabled cell phones. It provides simple synchronization of Outlook contacts and calendar with desktop PC. (Read the full post about ‘HTC S621 Cell Phone’…)
Now, be your own personal trainer using the Garmin Edge 205 Fitness device. This GPS-enabled personal trainer cum cycle computer helps you achieve the desired results in your workouts. Garmin Edge 205 is a lightweight device that allows you to race against your previously recorded workout. Features Auto Pause Auto Lap Virtual Partner High-sensitivity GPS receiver Easy installation Sporting a rugged look, the new Garmin Edge 205 is a cool device that when attached to your bike’s handlebars can automatically measure speed, time, distance and calories burned. This perfect fitness gadget can even track your heart rate, climb, descent and cadence. Price and Availability Garmin Edge 205 is available at a price of $ 249.99. (Read the full post about ‘Garmin Edge 205′…)
