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]
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2008/10/02
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]
Alphascan J2290D Monitor With 97 Swarovski Crystals
What makes the Alphascan J2290D LCD screen special is that it comes embedded with 97 Swarovski crystals! I am sure this monitor is specially built for crystal lovers. The display also comes with good specification including 12,000:1 contrast ratio, and 2ms of response time. No word on pricing so far. However, I am sure it will be expensive. [PCLaunches]
iMac Clone from Sony
Sony has officially announced the Sony VAIO JS1, which pretty mych resembles the Apple iMac. The VAIO JS1 sports an Intel Core 2 Duo E7200 CPU, 3GB of RAM, a 500GB hard drive, a 20.1-inch, 1680 x 1050 X-black display, Intel GMA X4500HD graphics, and 802.11b/g/n. Boohoo on the gfx and unfortunately no pricing info available, but stay tuned for more updates . [DigitalDrops]
New Resident Evil 5 Screenshots
Capcom has recently released not one but five new screenshots of their new Resident Evil 5. The screenshots show a dirt bike race between Thor and the grim reaper. Click on the thumbnails to enlarge the screenshots. [DigitalBattle]
Upcoming Sony PlayStation 4?
The upcoming Sony PlayStation 4 will feature a faster Cell chip (up to 3.2GHz) and a small size Chip (from a 90 nanometer process down to 45 nanometers) with a higher cores from 8 to 12. The new console will use a low-power DDR3 instead of the very fast but expensive Rambus XDR memory in the PS3. Stay tuned for more updates. [Impress]
Quantum of Solace Video Game On November 4th 2008
James Bond fans will be glad to hear that they will be able to play Activision’s Quantum of Solace Video Game on November 4th, 2008. Activision also announced that for those who preorders the game at GameStop, for PlayStation 3, or Xbox 360, will recieve a complementary token which will give them access to a free map pack. In addition, anyone who preorders this video game at Best Buy will get a ten dollar discount on any James Bond DVD. Quantum of Solace will be available on all current consoles including the PlayStation 2, PC, and the Nintendo DS. [Xbox360FanBoy]
Nova Slider X 600 Gaming Mouse
Nova comes back with a new high precision mouse that is specially built for gamers. Known as the Slider X 600, the mouse will bring you a new level of gaming experience. It offers a ceramic mouse feet with a maximum sensitivity of 3,200 dpi. Priced at only $100, this gaming mouse also has a cable that come out from its side instead of the front. Other features of the Nova Slider X 600 are include three mouse buttons, eight programmable buttons and five color options. Nova has also released a mouse pad called the Over Slide for $39.99, which is a perfect companion to the X 600 mouse. [EverythingUSB]
Saints Row 2 Video Game
The new Saints Row 2 will be released on October 14th, 2008 in America. The game features additional weather effects, which means the rain and wind have dramatic effects on the landscape including the sea tides and roads. The city also looks more realistic. [GT]
Leaked Blurry Picture of Sony Ericsson KATE
Here is Sony Ericsson’s latest Cybershot camera phone dubbed as the Kate. It is said that this handset offers a 5MP camera with Xenon flash and auto focus, Smile Shutter, supports EDGE/UMTS/HSDPA and Java Platform 8.4. Unfortunately, this camera phone doesn’t have a front camera for video calling capability and GPS navigation. The Sony Ericsson Kate will be released in October for around $450. [CellPhoneSail]
Samsung Unveils The Haptic 2 Mobile Phone
Samsung Haptic 2 mobile phone is currently available in 4GB (SCH-W550 or SPH-W5500) and 16GB (SCH-W555) models. The mobile phone features a 3.2-Inch LCD touch screen, DMB, e-dictionary, Bluetooth, and 5MP shooter. The handset also comes with a new UI that allows users to create their own vibration mode and create more various screen design with 50 icons. The Samsung Haptic 2 is priced at between €480 and €550. [Akihabara]
LG KP500 Smartphone
If you want to buy a high-end touchscreen smartphone, but you don’t have enough money to purchase it, so here is good news for you. LG has rolled out the new KP500. It is a cheap smartphone that comes equipped with a 3-inch LCD display, a 3MP camera, and motion sensor. The smartphone is currently available in black, brown, silver, or gold. The LG KP500 Smartphone will be released in Europe next month. [Unwired View]
Far Cry 2 - Speed Mapping Gameplay
This is a new gameplay video of the Far Cry 2. In this video game, the players discover a true open world gameplay set in Africa, brought to life by high-definition next-gen technology. [IGN]
Google Mobile Phone Preview
It looks like the new G1 Google Mobile Phone is big in size and heavy. However, the handset is lightweight and portable. The G1 comes jam packed with a 3.17-inch touchscreen display with a full QWERTY keypad, a 3.0MP shooter, microSD card slot, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, and GPS capability. [PhoneScoop]
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