Apple's new MacBook family: non-removable batteries, lower prices
by Darren Murph, posted Jun 8th 2009 at 12:30PM
- Starting at $1,699 (down from $1,999 in prior lineups)
- $1,699: 2.53GHz Core 2 Duo, 4GB DDR3 RAM, GeForce 9400M graphics, 250GB HDD, SD card slot, no ExpressCard
- $1,999: 2.66GHz Core 2 Duo, 4GB DDR3 RAM, GeForce 9400M + 9600M GT graphics, 320GB HDD, SD card slot, no ExpressCard
- $2,299: 2.8GHz Core 2 Duo, 4GB DDR3 RAM, GeForce 9400M + 9600M GT graphics, 500GB HDD, SD card slot, no ExpressCard
- 17-inch unibody MacBook Pro remains the same specs-wise (it's the only Apple laptop left with an ExpressCard slot), but it's getting a price cut to $2,499.
- Shipping today
- $1,199: 2.26GHz Core 2 Duo, 2GB DDR3 RAM, GeForce 9400M graphics, 160GB HDD, SD card slot, no ExpressCard
- $1,499: 2.53GHz Core 2 Duo, 4GB DDR3 RAM, GeForce 9400M graphics, 250GB HDD, SD card slot, no ExpressCard
- $1,499: 1.86GHz Core 2 Duo, 2GB DDR3 RAM, GeForce 9400M graphics, 120GB HDD
- $1,799: 2.13GHz Core 2 Duo, 2GB DDR3 RAM, GeForce 9400M graphics, 128GB SSD
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Thanko’s latest mini, super tiny pico projector, the MINIJEC1 is one of those handy gadgets that would make you really cool and stand out at meetings, camping trips, etc, when you’re looking to entertain or give a presentation.
Measuring at just 61 x 37 x 60mm and weighing 42g, you could say it would fit into your pocket. Using the MINIJEC1 you can easily project videos from a PC, whats even better is that you can even project from an iPod Video or iPhone which is not something all Pico projectors can do.
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Now that everything about the new Sony PSP Go has been revealed. Here’s a hands on video from over at Gametrailers featuring direct from E3 2009 an interview with Sony’s Peter Dille.
Gran Turismo Mobile running on the device looked amazing, the PSP Go actually looks more comfortable to hold than I first thought, the quality of gaming looks as perfect as you would expect on the PSP 3000.
Here’s our latest mini recession antidote folks. We reviewed the Altus Lumen PAD-L portable LED light earlier this year and from some of the messages you guys have sent in recently it appears Altus Lumen themself have run out of stock for the black version which we have decided to put up for grabs. Read the rest of this entry »
Nintendo has announced that a new black version of its popular video game console Wii will be arriving in August. Those of you who have held up on buying the original white colour themed Wii for the past two years may now finally be tempted to a make purchase.
Though there won’t be any changes in terms of hardware, I must say that the black Wii as well as its black Wiimote pictured looks amazing.
This week at the Computex in Taipei, Microsoft has announced that Windows 7, the next generation of Windows slated to be one of the world’s most popular yet, will be officially available October 22nd.
This is great news for those who have downloaded and have been trying out evaluation copies of the Windows 7 (above), more info right after the jump…
The launch of the Sony PSP’s little brother, PSP Go has been confirmed this week at the E3. Indeed the PSP Go was agreed by Sony’s CEO Kaz Harai to be the worst kept secret of this year’s E3. Read the rest of this entry »
We were ecstatic to have been sent the latest Sony X Series Walkman player for a review recently. After testing it out thoroughly for a week, we felt it was about time to share what we Read the rest of this entry »
After the Microsoft announcement of its new technology controller-free control system called Project Natal, Sony has announced their rivalry gadget, the new Motion Controller for Sony PlayStation 3 (PS3). The Motion Controller for PS3 works in a similar way to Nintendo’s Wii controller.
There is a senor sits on top of the TV and detects the position, distance and movement of two controllers held in a user’s hand. The device can measure where the controllers are in relation to each other and how close they are to the sensor, aiming to create a true 3D movement within a game.
Nintendo has announced Super Mario Galaxy 2 for Wii at the E3 2009. Super Mario Galaxy 2 is the first full sequel to the 3D Mario game on the same system. It offers much more of the same splendid design and addictive gameplay the first game had to offer. Planetoids you run around, 3D puzzles, unique mechanics on various levels, flying pirate ships and bee suits.
“This upcoming adventure for the Wii console marks the first time a second 3D Mario game has arrived in the same console generation. In the game, Mario rides his trusty dinosaur companion, Yoshi, to new stars and the fantastic worlds found there. This 3D platforming adventure provides longtime video game fans with a fresh round of out-of-this-world challenges in the style introduced in the critically acclaimed original. The game is planned for 2010.”
Activating and using cheat codes in The Sims 3 computer video game on PC is very simple. There are no files to edit, no special shortcuts to create, and no need to download a trainer for Read the rest of this entry »
Samsung Pixon 12 touchscreen phone with 12MP camera
June 8th, 2009
Samsung has announced the Pixon 12 touchscreen phone that boasts of a 12 megapixel camera. This phone is backed by a host of features that enable users to capture, browse and share their images with ease.
The Pixon 12 features a 3.1-inch AMOLED touchscreen. Its camera houses a power key that provides one-touch access to the camera. This enables users to quickly and easily click perfect pictures. It comes equipped with superior quality lenses and Xenon flash. The touch auto-focus tracking selects the focus and then automatically follows the subject to keep it in focus. The Smart Auto feature automatically changes the scene and mode depending on the subject’s background and lighting conditions. The 28mm wide angle lens renders a better perspective.
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Seagate Savvio 10K.3 hard drive meets SPC extended benchmark
June 8th, 2009
Seagate Savvio 10K.3 hard drive claims to meet the benchmark extension of Storage Performance Council (SPC). This includes thoroughly checked energy use data for storage components.
The benchmark emphasizes on required energy use in tough environments that demand light, moderate, zero (idle) or heavy workload from Test Storage Configuration. It is claimed to be the first industry-standard performance benchmark offering both storage performance and energy use reported data.
“The SPC congratulates Seagate on its Savvio benchmark results using SPC-1C/E,” said Walter E. Baker, administrator for the Storage Performance Council. “The new SPC-1C/E Reported Data is a refinement for the storage industry which demands ever-increasing performance Read the rest of this story >>
Scosche Tapstick case for Gen3 iPod Shuffle
June 8th, 2009
Scosche has announced the Tapstick, a Gen3 iPod Shuffle case. This polycarbonate case ensures full control over the iPod Shuffle. It allows users to play, pause, adjust volume, skip tracks and navigate the playlist.
The VoiceOver feature of the Tapstick offers easy navigation of tracks. The device optionally comes with a 3 foot long audio cable that can be connected to most of the stereo systems.
“We knew many shuffle users, especially those who use the shuffle to workout, would want to use their own earphones and would need a convenient way to control their music,” said Kas Alves, Executive Vice President of Scosche Industries. “We also figured many of the same users would want a case to protect their new iPod Read the rest of this story >>
Apitek intros T20 and T30 pico projectors
June 8th, 2009
Apitek has come up with two new pico projectors called the T20 and the T30, reports Engadget. These projectors have been specifically designed for portable devices. The T30 is the smallest projector and is intended to be used with iPhone/ iPod while the T20 is meant to be used with notebooks and laptops.
The T30 features a rare RGB LED that delivers more precise images as compared to the traditional white-light LED. The T30 is capable of magnifying images up to 50 inches depending on the throw distance.
The T20 is a slightly bigger in size as compared to the T30 and is meant to be used with notebooks and Read the rest of this story >>
AUO 6-inch eBook with Sipix Microcup technology
June 8th, 2009
AUO’s new 6-inch touch function ebook will make a worldwide debut at Display Taiwan this year. The device is powered by Sipix’s Microcup technology. The e-paper has been gaining popularity because of its features like low power consumption, light weight and portability.
The applications using e-paper include E-magazines, E-books, E-textbooks, E-labels and E-tags. The ebook has a high-definition screen with a resolution of 800 x 600 pixels. The screen incorporates 16 shades of gray, a high contrast ratio and reflectance. These features make the ebook perfect for prolonged use.
“We are very optimistic about the potential of e-paper displays. They will fundamentally change people’s lifestyles across all sectors. E-paper technology will provide a paperless eco-lifestyle to Read the rest of this story >>
Maingear goes green with Pulse gaming PC
June 8th, 2009
Maingear has announced a brand new gaming PC dubbed Pulse, reports Slashgear. This gaming device claims to serve its purpose faithfully along with being environment friendly. It claims to be the greenest PC for gamers.
This Maingear PC comes equipped with Nvidia ION and provides an option to upgrade to GeForce.
The Nvidia ION based Pulse features Intel Core2, a 45nm processor that has 300W power supply and 80 percent efficiency. Users can opt for the GeForce 9800 GT ECO that comes with a 65W Core2 quad processor. This processor is 40 percent more efficient than regular GeForce 9800 GT processors. The GeForce is available in both Read the rest of this story >>
Edimax AC-M1000 and AC-M3000 Network Access Controllers introduced in India
June 8th, 2009
After an array of network products, Edimax now concentrates on managing and controlling the network. With the launch of AC-M1000 and AC-M3000 network access controllers, the company plans to offer a complete control over wired or wireless networks for the Indian consumers.
Specifically designed for SME businesses and public Wi-Fi deployment, the main highlights of both the Network Access Control (NAC) systems include mobility, centralized control and advanced security for wired and wireless networking environments.
While the AC-M1000 boasts its best performance with up to 50 concurrent users, the AC-M3000 claims to provide its best performance with up to 120 concurrent users. The AC-M1000 can allow administrators to Read the rest of this story >>
Kingston rolls out HyperX Fan to keep HyperX memory cool
June 7th, 2009
As the name suggests, Kingston HyperX memory places itself in the category that delivers hyper performance for a long period. In order to calm the overexcitement created by the modules, Kingston Technology has announced the launch of its latest peripheral, dubbed the HyperX Fan. It particularly keeps the Kingston HyperX memory cool.
The latest offering claims to have dual 60mm fans that ensure effective airflow around the modules that, in return, deliver a peak performance for longer periods of time.
Scott Chen, Vice-President, APAC Region, Kingston Technology, explained, “At LAN parties and benchmarking events worldwide, HyperX enthusiasts told us they wanted something cool looking to keep the memory cool. We listened and thus developed this Read the rest of this story >>
HCL showcases Electron Nettop and Leantop Series at Computex 2009
June 7th, 2009
HCL Infosystems, who has participated in the ongoing Computex 2009, presents its latest technology innovations, namely the WiMAX-enabled HCL Electron Nettop and HCL Leantop Series, at the event.
Along with these breakthrough products, the company also showcases HCL Touch key and EC2 key for its desktops and laptops range.
“Computex 2009 is a platform for us to showcase our latest offerings that will continue to enhance consumer experience. In-line with our strong heritage of product innovation, we have launched HCL Touch key and EC2 key in our desktops and Leaptops that will offer consumers quick customer service support at the touch of a button,” commented Ajai Chowdhry, Chairman & CEO, HCL Infosystems Ltd. “The ‘HCL Electron’ Nettop which is WiMAX enabled, Read the rest of this story >>
Asus MARS 295 Limited Edition Graphics Card in the making?
June 6th, 2009
Enhance the video-graphic performance on your computing device with the latest (speculated) video card from Asus, called the MARS 295 Limited Edition graphics card.
In words of Electronista, the graphics card is believed to be officially branded as a variant of the GeForce GTX 295. Apparently, it combines two GTX 285 GPUs in Quad-SLI configuration, two distinct PCB boards and a total of 4GB of memory with 32 total memory chips. The 240 shader processors and a 512-bit GDDR3 memory interface are assumed to be the part of the features.
According to grapevine, the video card might employ its own dual-slot cooler with a Read the rest of this story >>
SonyEricsson Greenheart Phone. Sony Ericsson Phones. Eco-friendly cell phones.
Sony has presented its latest Green cell phones to the world and green they sure are with their recycled plastic components, its waterborne paint and not forgetting its Eco-friendly packaging.
High resolution monitor. Monitors computer. Monitors for sale.
These are the times when it id OK to spend all your life savings, if you are going to do such a thing, do it right. With Nec´s 43¨ monitor you will be doing it right. If you have $7,999.00 (5,628.03€), its definetly the right thing to do.
There is something about the color black that just seduces at times. Don´t get wrong white is a nice color but there is just something about black. Good news Wii lovers you know have a new color to choose from, Black.
Upcoming graphic cards. Upcoming graphic cards 2009. AMD graphic card.
Graphics Cards are truly something important for a game programmer, and now programmers will have one more card to choose from. Here we have the AMD Demos DirectX 11 Capable ATI Graphics Card that delivers major improvements and it will gives people those improvements before years end.
Here we have it, the near-final industrial design for the CrunchPad. It will features a aluminum case and it will be no thicker than 18mm. The CrunchPad will have a Linux based operating and a Webkit based browser and the device boots directly into the browser.
Need for Speed: Nitro Trailer. E3 2009 Latest Need for Speed games. Q3 Release date.
I remember when I use to play the original Need for Speed for hours and hours on. To satisfy that need for speed we now have Nitro. Due ti be released in Q3 of this year, price not yet indicated.
Latest home automation products for you bathroom. Mirror with integrated MP3 player.
In a previous post I mentioned the iPod Stereo Dock Speaker and Tissue Holder to help you make your shower experience more enjoyable, but if you just don´t feel comfortable putting you iPod into a toilet paper holder now you have a second option.
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Gaming notebooks under$1,500. Gaming notebooks 2009. Fastest gaming notebook in the world. ibuypower gaming notebook computer.
Looks like we have the fastest 15-inch notebook in the world today here. That is what is being said about the Battalion has an nVidia GeForce GTX 260M with 1GB of RAM that results in being able to render modern games smoothly.
At first we only heard minor details and a few pics, but we sure did not forget the $120.00 price tag. Now at E3 2009 we can see if this viedo game is really worth its price tag. Surely, if you are a true skate fan (if the crisis does not have you up against the wall) you will be in line to buy one.
PS3 Headphones and microphone. PS3 headphones with mic.
First the E3 2009 and now this, with all this Gaming news it must be Christmas in the gaming world. Gamers Turtle Beach has a new set of gaming headphones called P21 for you PS3 console.
These Headphones features a USB powered inline amp to give you deep bass. The Bass boost allows for deeper explosions and better music for you movies. Turtle Beach Headphones have the custom to deliver what its user want.
You can also use the P21 headphones on your PC, but just remember to use the optional RCA to 3.5mm adapter. The mic boom allows you to take control of in game chat functions.The amp features independent control for volume levels of the chat and game audio.
Averatec D1200 25.5-inch All-in-one PC/HDTV
June 8th, 2009 by Sze | Filed in Computer, HDTV | 1 Comment
TriGem USA introduces the new Averatec D1200 all-in-one desktop PC. The D1200 is boosted by an Intel Core 2 
You can find a 25.5-inch 1920×1200 Full HD LCD screen, a slot-loading 8X DVD SuperMulti burner, a 2 Megapixel webcam as well as integrated Hybrid ATSC/NTSC TV tuner. It supports WiFi 802.11n connectivity.
The Averatec D1200 comes with a remote control, wireless keyboard and mouse. It will be priced at $999.
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NEC MultiSync LCD2490WUXi2 and LCD2490W2-BK-SV LCD Displays
June 8th, 2009 by Sze | Filed in Display | No Comments
NEC announced the new MultiSync LCD2490WUXi2 and LCD2490W2-BK-SV LCD displays designed for high-end applications. Based on IPS LCD panel, these two displays are new members of the MultiSync 90 Series and SpectraViewII Series respectively. The latter includes the SpectraViewII Color Calibration Solution.
Both MultiSync LCDs feature 1920×1200 Full HD resolution, 1000:1 contrast ratio, 320cd/m2 brightness and 96.7% coverage of sRGB. LCD2490WUXi2 and LCD2490W2-BK-SV are priced at $1099 and 1299 respectively.
Other features:
- Auto luminance control with X-Light Pro backlight/sensor design for consistent brightness and color
- ColorComp technology compensates for slight variations in luminance and color uniformity, providing even color across the screen
- IPS active matrix LCD provides superior screen performance, including wide viewing angles, lifelike flesh tones and dark black levels
- AmbiBright ambient light sensor and automatic backlight adjustment allow for use in any lighting conditions
- Supports internal programmable 12-bit lookup tables (LUTs) for calibration
- 4-way ergonomic stand with 150mm height-adjust, tilt, swivel and pivot
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A-DATA NH92 World’s Slimmest Portable Hard Drive
June 8th, 2009 by Sze | Filed in Storage | No Comments
A-DATA presents the NH92, the world’s slimmest portable hard drive at the Computex 2009. The NH92 is just 12mm thick and weighs only 152g. A-DATA NH92 has a 2.5-inch form factor and has 250GB-500GB capacity.
Designed for netbook users, the NH92 uses USB 2.0 interface. It has a eye-catching aluminum case and comes with an unique tailored leather pouch. The NH92 will be available in Silver, Pink and Blue.
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LaCie LaCinema Classic Bridge HDD Media Player
June 8th, 2009 by Sze | Filed in MultiMedia | No Comments
LaCie introduces the LaCinema Classic Bridge, which is basically a hard drive-less version of the original LaCinema Classic. It comes without hard drive but you can adds your own 3.5-inch SATA hard drive or USB 2.0 external hard drives.
The LaCinema Classic Bridge offers up to 1080p video output and does video upscaling. It supports most common media file formats. Other than HDMI 1.1 output, LaCie’s LaCinema Classic Bridge offers also Composite video output. It is priced at $99.
Supported Formats:
- Video: MPEG-4 AVI, XviD, DivX(3.11, 4.x, 5.x, 6.x)
- Audio: MP3, WMA
- Photos: JPEG, HD-JPEG for improved rendering quality
- Subtitles: SRT, SSA, ASS, SUB, PSB, SMI
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JoinTech JE100 e-Book Reader
June 8th, 2009 by Sze | Filed in Others, Portable Media | No Comments
Hong Kong-based company JoinTech introduces the JE100 color ebook reader that runs Windows CE 5.0. The JE100 sports a 400MHz processor, 64MB RAM and 128MB flash memory. It has a 7-inch color touchscreen display and integrated speaker.
JoinTech’s JE100 is claimed to be the “world’s first palm size ebook running WinCE. It reads also images, MS Office (Powerpint, Excel and Word), PDF documents and plays audio and video. The reader supports microSD cards up to 4GB.
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Samsung NC10-12PWBK WiMAX Netbook
June 8th, 2009 by Sze | Filed in Laptop | No Comments
Samsung introduces a new model of the NC10 netbook series, the NC10-12PWBK that comes with integrated WiMAX support. Like the other NC10, the NC10-12PWBK is boosted by Intel’s Atom N270 processor, 1GB RAM and 160GB hard drive.
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Panasonic KX-VC500 HD Video-conferencing System
June 8th, 2009 by Sze | Filed in Others | No Comments
Panasonic announced in Japan the KX-VC500, a new HD video conferencing system. The KX-VC500 supports up to 1920×1080i resolution and uses H.264 and MPEG-4 AAC LD for video and audio compression respectively.
Panasonic’s KX-VC500 offers RGB and two HDMI outputs as well as a RCA and one HDMI outputs. THere is also a Ethernet port for internet connnection. However, the system doesn’t come with camera and microphone, which means you have to get your own. The KX-VC500 will be released on 1 October.
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DigiLife DDV-JF1 Pocket Camcorder/Projector
June 8th, 2009 by Sze | Filed in Camera and Camcorder, Display | No Comments
DigiLife presents at the Computex 2009 the DDV-JF1, a pocket digital camcorder that comes with integrated projector. The DDV-JF1 has a 5 Megapixel image sensor and is able to record 720p HD video clips at 30fps. It has 3x digital zoom a 2.5-inch LCD display to show video.
The device has a built-in projector that produces 640×360 image. The projector offers 8lux luminance. DigiLife’s DDV-JF1 does also voice recording. It supports SD/SDHC cards. However, we don’t even known wether the device will hit the market.
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Fatal1ty/Fusion-io ioXtreme PCI-e SSD
June 8th, 2009 by Sze | Filed in Storage | No Comments
Johnathan “Fatal1ty” Wendel, the famous PC gamer and Fusion-io launches at the E3 2009 their ioXtreme SSD designed for gaming PC and workstation running 64-bit OS. The ioXtreme uses PCI Express interface and has 80GB capacity. It will be released in July for $895.
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Kinpo 7-inch Android Thin Tablet
June 8th, 2009 by Sze | Filed in Tablet PC | No Comments
Here is a Android-based mobile device, Kinpo Thin Tablet. It has a 7-inch WVGA display and is oiwered by Freescale’s i.MX51 processor. Found at Computex 2009, you can see a video of the Kinpo Thin Tablet after the cut.
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