Samsung Spinpoint F3 hard drives with 500GB per platter
August 1st, 2009
Samsung has introduced a new lineup of high-density hard drives termed the Spinpoint F3. These new drives are said to meet the data center requirements for additional storage as well as the rising demand for enhanced performance.
The F3 offers up to 1TB of storage via two 500GB platter disks. The increased density per platter ensures up to 30 percent improvement in performance. The F3 drives provide higher performance with low power consumption. The drives operate at a speed of 7200RPM and feature 3.0Gbps SATA interface.
“Our customers require not only additional capacity but also high performance for their server and desktop storage systems, while promoting a green environment. The massive capacity-per-platter and high-performance features of the Read the rest of this story >>
Scosche IDR350M headphones now available
August 1st, 2009
Scosche has introduced the IDR350M (Increased Dynamic Range) headphones. These noise isolating earphones have been specifically designed for the Apple iPod and are also compatible with the iPhone.
These earphones are compatible with the iPhone 3GS, iPod Shuffle (Gen 3), iPod Touch (Gen 2), iPod Nano (Gen 4) and iPod Classic. They feature Scosche’s integrated tapLINE control technology. This technology allows users to play/pause, adjust volume, skip tracks, navigate playlists, record voice memos, activate the voice control feature as well as answer/end calls.
The earphones are said to suit the third generation iPod Shuffle the best as it lacks physical controls.
The IDR350M supports Apples new Voice Control Technology. This technology allows users Read the rest of this story >>
Western Digital launches 1TB mobile hard drive in India
August 1st, 2009
Western Digital recently released two new mobile hard drives in India that offer tremendous storage capacity. Powered by the renowned 333GB-per-platter technology, the latest Scorpio Blue 2.5″ hard drive series offers up to 1TB capacity. The company has also introduced a 750GB mobile hard drive.
Both the hard drives come with a 12.5mm form factor. These devices are suitable for use in portable storage solutions, like the recent My Passport Essential SE Portable USB Drives. These storage devices offer a remarkable transfer rate of 3 gigabits per second.
“The convergence of the growing mobile computing and digital media trends produces demand for desktop-like capacities in portable devices. Our new WD Scorpio Blue drives enable people to take even more of their digital Read the rest of this story >>
Samsung Rogue U960 images leaked
August 1st, 2009
The images and details of the Samsung Rogue U960 also known as the Verizon Glyde have leaked out, reports Slashgear. This handset was first glimpsed earlier this month.
The U960 is said to run on Samsung’s TouchWiz 2.0 operating system. The full specifications of this phone are still under wraps. However, it is said to incorporate a 3 megapixel camera with a flash. The images also display a microSD card slot on the side.
The phone is slightly thick because of the slide out QWERTY keypad. The U960 also features a standard 3.5mm headphone jack on the side. Apparently, the Verizon Glyde is also believed to incorporate support for GPS navigation Read the rest of this story >>
Eizo 24-inch FlexScan S2433W-H introduced
August 1st, 2009
Eizo has unveiled its latest 24-inch FlexScan S2433W-H LCD monitor, reports Engadget. This LCD monitor supports a WUXGA resolution of 1920 x 1200 pixels. Its rotating panel design is said to provide better viewing angels.
This monitor boasts of a 16ms response time. The S2433W-H also features a DVI-D port and a Display port. The highlight of this monitor is the coverage rate of 96 percent of Adobe RGB.
Apparently, the FlexScan S2433W-H is also said to incorporate a contrast ratio of 1000:1 and 360cd/m2 of brightness. The EcoView function of this Eizo monitor automatically adjusts the brightness depending Read the rest of this story >>
Samsung YP-RO MP3 player spotted
August 1st, 2009
Following the YP-R1, Samsung has apparently introduced a new MP3 player entitled YP-RO, says Engadget. The music player sports a slim, sleek design.
The Samsung YP-RO features a 2.6-inch touchscreen display. Reportedly, the device will support a plethora of media formats like MP3, OGG, WMA, ASF, FLAC, WAV, AAC, MPEG4, WMV, JPEG, PNG, BMP, GIF and more. With 8GB of storage, users can hoard innumerable music files and other media.
This portable media player incorporates an RDS FM tuner along with a microphone. It also provides support for a microSD card slot. The dimensions of the media player are 93mm × 52mm x 8.8mm, and it weighs just 60 Read the rest of this story >>
Acer unveils 8000 Series of laptops
August 1st, 2009
Following the Timeline series, Acer now presents its 8000 series of laptops, reports Engadget. The laptops are designed to be used by both business users and general consumers.
The company will introduce this series in 13.3”, 14” and 15.6” sizes. The device is built with standard Core 2 Duo or Core 2 Solo ULV processors. It packages 4GB or 8GB DDR3 RAM based on whether a 32bit or 64bit OS is installed. The series will offer a 160GB or 500GB hard drive.
Reportedly, the laptop series would incorporate either the Intel GMA 4500MHD or ATI 4330 GPU. The laptops are likely to come up with a multi-touch trackpad and optional 3G functionalities.
Apparently, Read the rest of this story >>
Klipsch launches Image S2m in-ear headset
August 1st, 2009
Standard headphones do allow commuters to listen to mp3 files while on the move. However, answering calls while listening to music gets tedious at times. The latest offering from Klipsch entitled Image S2m in-ear headset is said to have taken care of this issue.
This headset features a compact in-line microphone that allows its users to answer or end calls with just the click of a button. What this button also allows is the ability to skip tracks back and forth or play and pause songs on the iPod Classic 120GB, iPod Nano fourth generation (video), iPod Touch second generation, iPod Shuffle third generation and iPhone 3GS.
The Image S2m in-ear headset is compatible with handsets featuring a standard 3.5mm jack. This microphone is also amazingly Read the rest of this story >>
Philips HF3490 Wakeup light with iPod dock
July 31st, 2009
Philips has unveiled the HF3490 Wakeup light. This light also incorporates an iPhone/iPod dock. According to Gizmodo, the HF3490 incorporates approximately 20 brightness settings.
Waking up to natural light is more pleasant as compared to waking up to any kind of sound (no matter how sweet). This light alarm promises to wake up users in a less stressful manner. The 20 brightness settings gradually increase the intensity of light to wakeup users in a pleasant manner.
For heavy sleepers who are least affected by brightness, this alarm comes with four preset nature sounds. Alternatively, users could also select a track from their Read the rest of this story >>
LG intros LCD and LED HDTV series
July 31st, 2009
LG is all set to introduce the SL80 LCD series and the SL90 series of LED HDTVs, in USA. Both these series incorporate a single edge-to-edge panel of glass over a slim bezel.
These sophisticated looking HDTVs are sure to turn heads no matter where they are placed. The invisible speaker design further enhances the looks of these HDTVs. The series also comes equipped with the latest picture technology and energy saving features like the Intelligent Sensor, which automatically adjusts the TV’s picture to the surrounding lighting conditions.
“Consumers are looking for stylish technology that fits seamlessly into their existing home environment, without sacrificing the advanced technology they’ve grown accustomed to. With the SL80 and SL90, LG Read the rest of this story >>
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