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2008/08/16

Saleen S5S Raptor




In the market for a new supercar? Peep the Saleen S5S Raptor ($185,000). Just unveiled at the New York Auto Show, the supercharged Raptor drinks E85 ethanol and delivers 650 horsepower, a 0-60 time of 3.2 seconds, and a top speed of over 200 mph. Choose from a 6-speed manual or paddle shifting.

Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport



A topless version of the world's fastest production car? We're in. The Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport ($2.25 million) keeps the coupe's 1001 hp, 16-cylinder engine, and has been developed so there will be no draft inside, even when exploring the upper reaches of the car's 217 mph top speed. While the company will reportedly build just 80 Grand Sports, the first will be auctioned off at the world-renowned Pebble Beach Concourse d'Elegance, so if you're interested, be prepared to head to Monterey County with your bidding hat on, and a pile of money by your side.

Ronn Scorpion



It appears independent car makers are stepping up amid crazy gas prices to bring some stylish green into our lives. The just-announced Scorpion ($TBA) from Ronn Motor Company is a sexy speedster that will run on a 30-40 ratio blend of gas and hydrogen, promising around 40 mpg efficiency while still being able to hit 60 mph in 3.5 seconds. The fuel for the hydrogen-on-demand system is "derived from fracturing water molecules drawn from a small on board water tank, and will not require a high pressure, on board hydrogen storage tank or hydrogen fueling station," according to the company. The carbon fiber beauty is now in pre-production, with availability scheduled for this fall.

Speedo LZR Racer


You don't become the winningest Olympian ever without a little help. During his gold collecting in Beijing, Michael Phelps is wearing a stars and stripes version of the Speedo LZR Racer ($550). Designed with the help of NASA, the "world's fastest swimsuit" is the product of extensive development, and is made up of several high-tech materials and technologies. The LZR is constructed with the world's lightest woven swim fabric, has full-length bonded seams ultrasonically welded together, something called Hydro Form Compression, and is cut from a three piece 3D pattern to fit a body more closely. If you're looking for something a little more skimpy, checkout Speedo's Team USA Collection.

2010 Cadillac SRX




The 2010 Cadillac SRX ($TBA) is the, uh, Cadillac of crossovers. Due to hit showrooms in mid-2009, the all-new 2010 Cadillac SRX features a completely redesigned exterior and is expected to be powered by the CTS' 3.6-liter V6 engine. The next-generation SRX is said to achieve "excellent driving dynamics and wet-weather traction," and appears to be just the right size for those wanting a non-car, non-SUV luxury vehicle.

Casio G-Shock G8100A-5 Watch


The Steampunkish Casio G-Shock G8100A-5 Watch ($100) rocks it retro-mechanical on your wrist. Along with the standard shock-resistant features, the watch features a bronze-colored aluminum case with perforated resin band, auto backlights with afterglow, world time with 29 time zones (48 cities), countdown timer, two multi-function alarms (with one snooze alarm), and an auto calendar (pre-programmed until the year 2099).

Cube Clock


This nifty Rubik's Cube Clock from ThinkGeek "shows the time, sure, but give the top-row a twist, and you can switch the display between the Alarm, Calendar, and even the Temperature settings."

Samsung F400



Weighing a svelte 105g, the Samsung F400 sports a 2.2-inch screen, 3.0-megapixel camera, Bang & Olufsen audio, microSD card slot, Bluetooth 2.0 w/A2DP, and 3.6Mbps HSDPA connectivity.

Projector Phone Concept


This is another cool phone concept that comes equipped with an integrated projector module. Designed by Min-Sun Kim, the Samsung projector phone was made of polycarbonate that is extremely durable. The phone also boasts a 3.0MP camera, DMB TV antenna jack, and a front camera.

Palm Treo Pro Specs Unveiled


The Palm Treo Pro specs has been unveiled. The Quad-band GSM smartphone is powered by 400 Mhz CPU with 320×320 display screen, 128MB of user memory, full 3G GSM phone, GPS, 2MP digicam, 3.5mm earphone connector, and 1500mah battery.

When Security Meets Performance, ASUS M51Se


ASUS has released its new multi-media notebook pc ‘M51Se’ to retail. The model is powered by Intel Core 2 Duo T5750(2.0G) processor. The M51Se features ATI HD 3470 256MB of RAM, 2GB of DDRII 667, built-in WiFi 802.11a/b/g support, Bluetooth 2.0+EDR, ASPM(ASUS Security Protect Manager) program, and DVD-Super Multi drive. Such performance will be accessible via 15.4″ WXGA TFT with Active Colour (1280×800). For the highest data protection, its AuthenTec fingerprint scanner with TruePrint® technology reads from the live layer of skin, preventing common skin surface conditions from impairing scanner accuracy. Perfect to keep idle unwanted hands at bay. Currently retails for £699.

8GB DDR Powered Mobile Workstation with Dell M4400


Another New addition to Dell’s Certified workstation with high-end graphics options is Precision M4400, featuring Intel® Core™ 2 Duo P8400 (2.26GHz) 3M L2 Cache, 1066MHz FSB, 5400RPM Hard Drive up to 500GB, NVIDIA® Quadro® FX 770M5 Graphics with 512MB dedicated memory. You can buff the security up with optional Fingerprint Reader OR FIPS Fingerprint Reader. The super thing about M4400 would be its up to 8GB RAM ensuring that even opening multiple different applications will not caused a glitch. Price starting at $1469.

Tablet PC That Boots Up VIA Flash Memory


Quaduro designs its laptop with no internal moving parts, minimising boot up and shut down. It uses flash memory drive at its core. “Quadads” enable interaction directly with the screen, instead of a mouse and keyboard, the tablet becomes convenient and easy to use, you can even use it while standing up, which is perfect for professionals on the move such as doctors, mechanics, warehouse staff. The Quaduro Quadpad E84 has an 8.4″ touchscreen display and uses an 8GB CompactFlash card to store data. The Quaduro E84 features a 1GHz Intel Celeron M processor with 1GB of RAM, while graphics are powered by a 64MB nVidia chip. The screen is readable under sunlight with its 300 nits brightness and resolution of 800 x 600. The Quaduro Quadpad E84 ruggedised tablet PC is due to go onsale through resellers from September

BenQ’s MID Aries2 Wins Award as Interactive Portable


The MID Aries2 won the bronze award for “Interactive Product Experiences” at recent IDEA Award 2008. It’s rumored to be powered by an Intel Silverthorne 800MHz CPU, with 512MB of RAM and a 4GB SSD. Connectivity includes HSDPA, WiFi b/g and Bluetooth 2.0+EDR. The initial design was made with convenience for Internet users in mind. Its ultra-light weight makes it highly mobile. You can open windows and access them by simply shaking the device. Use finger or stylus to type, zoom and click. Flip the device vertically or horizontally and you get to see some mode changes. BenQ has suggested the portable touchscreen device would launch in Europe this quarter. It will be one of the most anticipated portables of the year.

Silent Alarm Clock


The alarm clock is usually scream loudly to wake us from our sleep. However, this Silent Alarm Clock is different. Designed by Johan Brengesjo, this unique alarm clock wakes you without any sound. You should wear a wireless rubber ring with an integrated vibration device that generates a tactile alarm. You can activate the snooze function by shaking your hand.