PURE*GOLD PC Amplifier 5.1

The Pure*Gold PC Amplifier 5.1 allows you to watch movies, enjoy high-quality music or play games. The computer uses high quality materials for its casing including the ceramic or glass. Inside the PURE*lineup you will find the Intel Core 2 Duo CPU, Kontron Motherboard, nVidia GeForce 8600GT chip with 512MB DDR RAM, 1000GB SATA II hard drive, 4GB of RAM, 7.1ch HDA / AC-97, two Gigabit LAN connections, Wi-Fi, USB and Firewire. There is no info on the pricing so far. [Product Page]

Insecta, Futuristic Car Inspired By A Grasshopper

Insecta, as the name suggests is something related to insects, exactly what the designer Shao Yung Yeh thought of while designing this new revolutionized car. Inspired by a grasshopper he designed this car with such a unique combination of colors and design. This is a battery powered personal vehicle that looks much like a grasshopper with its legs connected to the central chassis as a thorax. Just as the abdomen of the grasshopper, a battery pack is fixed at the bottom pretending it more like an insect. With zeal to create something alive, the designer has developed this product that is light weight, agile and eco friendly.[TUVIE]

TVBE Atom-powered PC

Here is a weird looking computer that comes in a cylindrical form factor. The TVBE from CLVE Computers is powered by an Intel Atom 1.6GHz processor, 1GB/2GB RAM, 320GB/500GB hard drive, Intel GMA950 chipset and six USB 2.0 ports. Priced at €299, the TVBE measures 9.6 inch tall and weights at 9.9 pounds. [Engadget]

Thanko USB Keyboard with Cooler and Heater

Check out the keyboard from Thanko that comes with a built-in heater and cooler. The keyboard has a switch at the front to switch from cooler to heater, and a wheel at the side that allows you to set the intensity of the fan to make the air hotter or colder. Measuring 51 cm x 22 cm x 3.5 cm, the Thanko USB Cooler and Heater Keyboard retails for $51. [Product Page]

Kenwood Prodino Mini Audio System

The Prodino is a small new digital amplifier from Kenwood that will be available at the beginning of November this year. The mini audio system is compatible with SD, SDHC, miniSD, microSD, microSDHC cards (up to 32GB of memory), and supports MP3, WMA, and AAC audio files. The system has a USB port, and boasts a maximum output power of 10Watts x 2. The Kenwood Prodino Mini Audio System is priced at round €360. [Kenwood]

Sanyo HNV-M70 Wi-Fi Digital Photo Frame

Sanyo will release its new HNV-M70 ALBO digital photo frame that has a 7 inch LCD display (800 x 480 resolution) with 256MB of internal memory. Available in black or green, the frame also sports Wi-Fi connectivity, IR sensor, RSS/email reader, automatic screen rotation, multi-memory card reader, and Microsoft Windows CE 5.0 operating system. The Sanyo HNV-M70 will be released in Japan next month for $423 each. [Impress]

MvixBOX Network Attached Storage

MvixBOX is the latest Network Attached Storage (NAS) from Mvix USA that feature kewl specs for all your digital living room entertainment needs. The NAS supports two drive bays, Windows file sharing support, Telnet and secure SMTP, BitTorrent client, RSS client, FTP server, Apache web server (MySQL, SQlife and PHP are pre-installed) and RapidBox functionality. Unfortunately, the pricing info is still unknown. [Mvix USA]

G.Skill Introduces New 128GB Solid State Drive

Taiwan-based G.Skill has a new solid state drives for the market. The ultra-performance SATA II 2.5 inch Solid State Drives (SSD) is based on NAND MLC flash storage medium. Available in 64GB and 128GB storage capacities, these SSDs are protected by a sturdy metal alloy housing to make the devices more durable. The company claims that these SSDs will offer a read and write speed of 155MB/sec and 90MB/sec, respectively. Unfortunately, there is no word on pricing at this time. [PCLaunches]

Command & Conquer: Red Alert 3 Exclusive Trailer

Here is the exclusive units trailer of the new Command & Conquer: Red Alert 3. The game takes place in a parallel universe in which World War II never happened and the Soviet Union rose instead as a threat in the 1950s. The world war occurs between the Soviets, Allies and a new third faction known as the Empire of the Rising Sun, which is derived from Imperial Japan. Video after the jump. [GT]

Logitech Wireless Guitar Hero Controller

Logitech is well known for its gaming peripherals. Here is one of my favorites. The Logitech Wireless Guitar Hero Controller offers a Strat-style design controller with a wood neck, a rosewood fingerboard and metal frets. This controller is compatible with all versions of Guitar Hero on both the Sony PlayStation 2 and PlayStation 3 platforms. Logitech will launch this kewl gaming accessory before Xmas 2008. [MusicRadar]

Audi O Green Car Concept

The Audi O green car concept designed by Czech based designer Ondrej Jirec combines a stylish and sports car with a powerful audio system. Though the exterior uses the usual Audi styling, especially the grill which is neatly placed between the headlights; the glass windows in the doors are extending to the bottom adding to the overall design of the vehicle. The designer says that inspiration includes the previous Audi model, i-pod and music. It features an audio system, bluetooth and internet connectivity and a built in 650 GB hard drive. So be it a short or long drive you are never out of music with Audi O car.[tuvie]

Philips Luxe Bluetooth MP3 Player Is Simultaneously Bare-Bones and Feature-Packed

The sparkly, diamond-esque Philips Luxe mp3 player is a tale of contradictions. On the one hand, it's an mp3 player with a mere 2GB of memory, a scant 10 hours of battery life, a one-line LCD screen, and an expected price of around $90. On the other hand, it's a feature-packed Bluetooth 2.1 headset, providing 100 hours of standby time, an FM radio, and excellent sound quality.
It'll pause your tunes automatically when a call comes in, so be careful about singing along with that hot new Britney Spears track when your mom calls. Due to come out in Singapore next month, it's priced at S$139, or $94 USD, or 4 cans of beans PEC (post-econopocalyptic currency). Oh, and it's really, really sparkly. [PMP Today]

OmegaPlex: A Giant Multimonitor Desktop Display Wall

CineMassive has created the ultimate in giant displays, the OmegaPlex, an “Ultra High Resolution Multimonitor Desktop Display Wall. With an incredible 27.6 million pixels, ultra-thin bezels and ultra-sharp high-definition components and a total 30 degree curvature, the OmegaPlex quite literally wraps around the user, providing a truly immersive experience. The OmegaPlex comes with a price of $13,000, just check out the website for more information. [Cinemassive]

Sprint Finally Releases The HTC Touch Pro Smartphone

Sprint has finally released the new HTC Touch Pro smartphone. The customers can purchase this handset via online early next week. Or they can also buy it on the Sprint stores on November 2nd, 2008 for $299.99 after a $100 mail-in rebate. In case you didn’t know, the HTC Touch Pro features high resolution touchscreen display, a sliding QWERTY keyboard, expandable to 16GB via SD card, and Video Out to display PowerPoint presentations or media files. [Sprint via Upcoming Cell Phones]

Moonstream : Ultimate Luxury Space Lounge

Moonstream is all about exploring the Moon in an adventurous way. NASA Moonstream concept is a proposal designed by Anthony Sims, a student of Art Center College of Design. This is a heavily vehicle inspired by nature like the defensive shell of a tortoise. The wheels have the capability to move slowly like an insect and are completely adjustable for height and track. From inside, the vehicle is styled to offer a comfortable living space with latest communication technologies. NASA Moonstream concept is the ultimate luxury space lounge which will be completed by year 2020.[TUVIE]

Husqvarna Automower Lawnmower Robot

Husqvarna offers the new automower lawnmower robot that is smart enough to mow your lawn by itself. The robot is also able to recharge itself using the solar panels installed on top of it. You can program this robot to mow your lawn as often you like. I think this automower lawnmower robot is perfect for lazy person. [TheRawFeed]

Super Small Netbook

If you think that the Asus Eee PC is the smallest netbook in the market today, then you might be wrong. Because Imovio today unveiled its smallest netbook in the form of the iKIT. The device features a 2.8 inch display screen, 64MB RAM, Full QWERTY keyboard, Wi-Fi connectivity, a 0.3MP webcam, one USB 2.0 port, SD memory card slot and Bluetooth support. The ultra-portable netbook is powered by Linux OS and comes pre-loaded with some applications including instant messaging, a media player, Opera Mini and a contact manager. [Eee PC Net]

The Smallest Nokia Headset In The Market Today

If you think that your current Nokia Bluetooth headset is the smallest in the world, then you might be wrong. Nokia has introduced its smallest Bluetooth headset in the market today. Dubbed as the Nokia Bluetooth Headset BH-804, this device features genuine aluminum case and the latest audio features, including digital signal processing (DSP) for background noise cancellation. It comes with two user-friendly buttons that allows users to easily control basic call functions and volume level. The Nokia Bluetooth Headset BH-804 comes bundled with a desk-top charger and neck strap. [Slashphone]

AT&T Releases Samsung Propel Handset

AT&T has rolled out the Samsung Propel (SGH-A767). The phone boasts quadband GSM/EDGE, dualband UMTS, a widescreen display, sliding QWERTY keyboard, GPS support through AT&T Navigator, 1.3MP shooter with video recorder and VideoShare support, Bluetooth with stereo audio support, media player, speakerphone, and access to AT&T services (Mail, CV, Music, MobiTV, IM). You can purchase this handset from AT&T for $279.99 with No Commitment, or $129.99 after new 2 year agreement before an additional $50 mail-in rebate. [PhoneNews via TECHFRESH]

Garmin Nuvi 510 For European Market

Garmin has decided to release the Nuvi 510 for the European market. This GPS navigation system features regional maps of Benelux, Italy and Greece, Spain and Portugal. The gadget is priced at around €300. The Garmin Nuvi 510 has a 3.5 inch touchscreen display, an 8 hour battery life, FM traffic support and a microSD memory card slot. [NaviGadget]

Monome

Monome consists of backlit keypads that will light up when pressed to mark where a note will be played. The device connects to the PC via USB, and the interaction between keys and lights will be determined by the application running on the computer. It is available in three versions. The 256 button, 128 button and 64 button Monomes will retail for $1,400, $800 and $450, respectively. [LikeCool]

Hanger Skype Phone by Eno Setiawan

Check out this cool futuristic concept of hanger phone proposal for Skype. This phone is made up of materials like Aluminium plate, polycarbonate and polyurethane etc. You just need to pick it up to make a call and once you are done just hang it up to end the call. The phone can also be used while it is connected to the computer. The dock keeps receiving the Bluetooth connection from the phone and transfers it to the computer. There is a battery indicator for showing ‘full’, ‘low’ or ‘need to charge’ status. This concept comes with different phone outlook and dock outlook for flexibility in overall design.[TUVIE]

The Future of iPods

Designer Gopinath Prasana has designed the kewl iBangle MP3 Player concept. The gadget features a multi-touch track pad for you to control your favorite music tracks. Too bad, it lacks of a display screen or projector for you to enjoy movies. In addition, the iBangle is able to fit comfortable into any wrist size thanks to the Inflatable ring cushion. [Yanko]

DosPara Prime SSD-RAID PC

If you are looking for the fastest desktop PC, then check out the DosPara Prime SSD-RAID that offers a reading speed of 1119.73MB/sec on 6 Intel X25-M Mainstream 80GB SSD and up to 480GB of storage capacity. The Prime SSD-RAID is powered by a 3.16GHz Intel Core 2 Duo E8500 CPU, 4GB of RAM, a 80GB SATA2 HDD, and an NVidia GeForce 9600GT (Dual DVI). The DosPara Prime SSD-RAID PC retails for a hefty $9340. [Akihabara]

Pocket Cinema Projector

Measuring only 12.5cm in length, the Pocket Cinema Projector features a built-in stereo speaker and it is capable of projecting a 50 inches wide pictures onto your wall. The gadget is powered by a rechargeable lithium battery and uses a high powered LED to project pictures. Other specs include a 1GB internal memory which is expandable via a built-in card reader. The Pocket Cinema is available from Firebox.com for around $523. [GeekAlerts]

BluAlert Bluetooth Bracelet

Here is a kewl Bluetooth bracelet from ThinkGeek. Priced at $50, the BluAlert Bluetooth Bracelet works perfectly for up to 5 meters away. The gadget offers 100 hour of stand-by time and has a resizable neoprene band. Using this gadget, you will never miss phone calls again. [ThinkGeek]

Reactor Case Mod From Hardcore PC

Hardcore PC has designed “the Reactor” case mod that is actually a vat of cooling oil, where the entire motherboard and all its components submerged within it. There are three Samsung solid-state hard drives submerged on the oil. The “Reactor” is priced at $11,000. Warning: don’t try this with your on PC. [DVICE]

Latest Asus LCD Screens With Built-in Webcam

Asus will release a new range of 24 inch LCD screens for the holiday season. These LCD monitors adopt Splendid Video Intelligence technology and offer 1,920 x 1,080 resolution, 20,000:1 contrast ratio, 16:9 aspect ratio, a 1.3MP webcam and a HDMI slot. You can choose these new Asus VK266H, VW266H, VK246H and VW246H LCD screens for your Xmas gift. More variants will be announced at the end of this month. Sadly, there is no word on pricing so far. [Gizmodo]

AT&T Samsung Epix Now Official

Samsung has finally launched the Samsung Epix in the US via AT&T. Available in a sleek silver finish, the phone provides Wi-Fi connectivity, Windows Mobile 6.1 operating system, an integrated aGPS, AT&T Video Share support, Global roaming, a 2MP camera with video recording capability, Full QWERTY keyboard and a 2.5 inch TFT color display. What makes this smartphone different is that it adopts Microsoft Direct Push technology that allows the Epix to support multiple email accounts. You can purchase the Samsung Epix for $200 after a mail-in rebate and a 2-year service agreement. [Press Release]

Panasonic LUMIX G1 DSLR Camera

The red colour is sexy. That’s why Panasonic choose this colour for its latest LUMIX DMC-G1 DSLR camera. It is actually the first Micro Four Thirds system camera in the world. Panasonic has recently unveiled this camera at CEATEC 2008 in Japan. The new Micro Four Thirds System standard reduces the size of the DSLR camera by nearly half. The Panasonic Red LUMIX G1 DSLR Camera is currently available in three different colors including the sexy red, blue and black. Pricing info is still unavailable. [AVING]

General Electric E1055W, E1050TW and A1030 Cameras

General Imaging (GE) has rolled out three point-and-shoot digital cameras at Photokina 2008. The first one is the GE E1055W that is a 10.1MP camera with a 3-inch LCD monitor, blink / smile detection and a 5x optical zoom. The second camera is the GE E1050TW, which can record high definition movie at 1280 x 720 pixels resolution. And Finally, the GE A1030 that offers a 3x optical zoom, 2.5-inch LCD, ultrathin design and super-simplistic button arrangement. These three digital cameras will be available soon. [Engadget]

Transcend T5 Ultra-tiny USB Flash Drive

Here is the ultra-small USB flash drive in the world from Transcend. Dubbed as the JetFlash T5, the drive is lightweight and compact. Measuring 29.9mm x 15.3mm x 6.1mm and weighing at only 2grams, the T5 is constructed with non-breakable plastic that makes it durable. The JetFlash T5 USB flash drive is currently available in 2GB (Orange/Black) and 4GB (White/Black) capacities. [Transcend USA]

MechaDroid Type C3 Robot Receptionist

MechaDroid Type C3 robot receptionist is a clever robot that adopts face recognition technology to recognize the face of the visitors. The robot was recently unveiled at Tokyo’s CEATEC conference. It also features an embedded touchscreen panel that displays important info and required directions. You can purchase the MechaDroid Type C3 robot receptionist with your $28,000 upwards, depending on the customer’s needs. [Business Media]

Nokia BH-504 Bluetooth Headset

The Nokia Bluetooth BH-504 wireless headphones are compatible with most of Bluetooth enabled handsets. The device adopts echo and noise cancellation for clear conversation and provides up to 7.5 hours of music playback, 9 hours of talk time, or 90 hours of standby time. Nokia also released the wired version of headphones in the form of the over-the-ear WH-500, the in-ear WH-800 and the WH-202s earbuds. The WH-500 has music controls that are located on the wire and provides a 3.5mm audio jack with a 2.5mm adapter. Meanwhile, the WH-202 headphones only has 2.5mm audio jack to connect to the Nokia handsets. And finally, the WH-800 earbuds comes equipped with an adjustable ear hooks, a volume adjustment, and connects to the phone via a 3.5mm jack or using 2.5mm adapter. [Electronista]

Acer Releases Four New Aspire Laptop Series

Acer makes us busy with their new laptops. The company has released not one but four new notebook PCs. The brand new Acer Aspire 8930, 6930, 5735 and 4730 are powered by Acer’s Gemstone platform. The Aspire 8930 features an 18.4-inch HD CineCrystal widescreen display with the Blu-ray drive, NVIDIA GeForce 9600M graphics, Dolby audio, and Intel Core 2 Duo Processor technology. Meanwhile, the Aspire 6930-6809 is powered by an 16-inch HD CineCrystal LCD panel with 16:9 aspect ratio, and Dolby Home Theater surround sound and a subwoofer for premium audio.[PCLaunches]

Nokia 5800 XpressMusic Pricing Details

The latest XpressMusic from Nokia is finally official. The Nokia 5800 is priced at €279 ($392) unlocked. This iPhone competitor is powered by the S60 5th Edition operating system and features a 3.2 inch 640 x 360 (resistive) touchscreen with stylus input, a 3.2MP shooter with autofocus Carl Zeiss lens and LED flash, Wi-Fi connectivity, HSDPA (North American), GPS navigation, 8GB internal memory and a microSDHC memory card slot. [Nokia]

Fortress Ultra-Rugged Hard Drive

Here is ThinkGeek’s Fortress Ultra-Rugged Hard Drive that is able to protect your sensitive data against shock and vibration and provides you experience error-free operation in severe environments. Measuring 5.86 inch x 4.5 inch x 1.1 inch and weighing 15 ounces, the Fortress is constructed from a very tough aluminum alloy, 100% nickel-plated, and comes with the internal heatsink design to increase hard drive life and reliability. This rugged storage device can protect your data against a drop of 6 feet onto solid concrete. Available in 40GB, 80GB, or 100GB storage capacities, this hard drive supports dual interfaces (USB and FireWire) and is compatible with Macintosh, Windows and Linux OS. The price ranges from $499.99 to $799.99, depending on its capacity. [Product Page]

Upscale Stereo Sound To 5.1 Channel Sound

The Sizen iM10 is able to upscale the ordinary stereo sound from your gadget to 5.1 channel sound. The 5.1 channel sound is created from the stereo sound using ‘ATX’ a bass and treble reinforcement technology combined with DBEX technology which balances the sound. There are three modes to choose from including normal stereo, music and movie. Measuring 66.5mm × 52.5mm × 8.1mm and weighing 25grams(with battery), the gadget is perfect for portable game consoles, mobile phones and MP3 players. You can purchase the Sizen iM10 in six different colors for $90 each. [Impress]

Sony PRS-700 Digital Book Reader for $400

The latest Sony PRS-700 Reader Digital Book will be released very soon. It is actually the third generation e-Book reader from the Sony. Weighing 283 grams, the PRS-700 is portable and lightweight. Its touchscreen function is similar to the iPhone, so you need only slide your fingers across the screen to flip through the pages. The e-Book reader comes with a 6-inch LCD display with zoom in and zoom out capabilities. Other features include support for SD and Memory Stick Duo, a built-in LED light, and the option to create notes. Ready in November for $400. [Sony Style]

Hang Your External Hard Drive Behind Your Laptop

I know you love your laptop, but let’s admit it, it didn’t come with enough hard disk space. So much for our love for our laptops, we usually end up buying an external hard drive anyway. Usually though, this either takes up desk real estate, or causes your laptop to be no-so-portable anymore. You can try it yourself, it’s no fun lugging your laptop around with wires attached to it and something dangling at the end of the wire. So when we found this Hang it On hard drive enclosure, we feel like it’s a gift from the gadget gods. You can throw a 500GB inside and attach this to the back of your laptop like a tumor then *boom* no more running-out-of-space problem. [Yanko via Laptop Notebook News]

Samsung Releases Two Eco-Friendly Desktops

The Samsung MV100 Tower and MZ100 Slim Tower are two eco-friendly desktop PCs that only need 1 Watt in stand-by mode and 60 Watts in power saving mode. Both PCs also come equipped with Intel’s G43 chipset and a choice of GeForce 9600GT 512MB or 9500GS 512MB graphics cards. I am sure you will be able to play latest game titles with these PCs. [Akihabara]

World’s Thinnest 37-inch HDTV from Hitachi

We didn’t go to CEATEC 2008, but those who did spotted this 15mm thin 37-inch HDTV from Hitachi. While details are blurry, this 1,920 x 1,080 panel comes with a nicely designed stand and rumored to be in production sometime in 2009. Kinda makes our bedroom LCD TV look fat and overweight heh. [Engadget]

Corsair Flash Voyager Reaches 64GB

It seems that Corsair wants to break the record with its Flash Voyager USB flash drives. The drives are now available in a huge 64GB storage capacity. The storage device is also water and shock resistance. The new Corsair Flash Voyager is also bootable that allows you to carry full versions of operating systems and application software. You can purchase the new Corsair Flash Voyager for $249.99. [PCLaunches]

Gears of War 2 Inspired Zune PMP

Microsoft has decided to release the new Gears of War 2 Special-edition Zune PMP on November 7th, 2008. The gadget comes pre-loaded with 244 pieces of “Gears of War” media including the soundtrack, concept art, behind-the-scenes videos, etc. The gadget is priced at $280, with pre-orders at Walmart.com and Amazon.com starting tonight. This special edition Zune 120 also features a laser-etched “Crimson Omen” onto a glossy black casing. [Engadget]

Robotic Fire Extinguisher Snake

This robotic reptile is actually a remote controlled firefighting machine. Dubbed as the Anna Konda, the fire extinguisher robot is strong enough to walk through debris to put off fire. The internal water delivery system also keeps the device chilled. Measuring 3 meters long and weighing at 75 kilos, the “snake” has 20 joints, each of which has 33 degrees of movement and can handle 1450 psi of water pressure. Watch the video after the jump. [SlipperyBrick]

Solar Prometeo Concept

Here is a spanking new eco-friendly gadget concept in the form of the Solar Prometeo. The device comes equipped with the Photovoltaic cells on the top of it that collects the solar energy and store it for later use to power up your exhausted gadgets via USB ports. There is an indicator lamp that will alert you when the device lost all its energy and needs to juice up under bright sunlight. The cool factor of the Solar Prometeo is that it is a wearable gadget so you can wear this gadget on your neck or arm to collect the solar energy. The Solar Prometeo is also shock and water resistant. [DesignLaunches]