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James Bond Stealth Camera

2007-12-19T02:11:00.000+08:00

There is finally a hi-tech gadget from Q's laboratory that can be had by the measly (albeit smart) masses who are not fortunate enough to carry a license to kill. Not even the likes of Auric Goldfinger would imagine that this inconspicuous Zippo look-alike actually contains a digital camera capable of holding over 300 images.

The JB1 uses ST Micro technology to capture highly-detailed images with incredibly small file sizes.

Product Features

High Resolution Digital Still Camera: Internal memory holds up to 150 pictures @ 640 x 480, up to 310 pictures @ 320 x 240
Surveillance Mode: Record images at preset time intervals; perfect for covert observation for up to 19 days
Amazing ST Micro technology allows for high quality image capture with incredibly small file sizes.
Video Clip Recording with Sound: Make undercover recordings of up to 30 seconds duration
Data Storage and Transfer: Move important data between computers utilizing your JB1 camera as a portable hard disc drive.

Technical Details

Resolution: 640x480 (high resolution; 0.3 megapixels), 320x240 (low resolution)
Storage: Internal memory stores up to 150 pictures at high resolution, 310 at low resolution
Video: up to 30 seconds with audio
Audio: up to 12 minutes
Self-Timer: 10 seconds
Interface: USB
Included Software: JB 1 Auto-Downloader; JB 1 Image Editor; JB 1 Greeting Cards*; JB 1 Videomail* (* With File Password Protection Feature)
PC System Requirements: PC Pentium 166MHz or better, Windows 98, ME, 2000 or XP, 32MB RAM, 20MB+ on HDD, USB port, VGA monitor and CD-ROM drive
Macintosh System Requirements: Mac OS 8.6 or above with USB support (Mass Storage Only). Quicktime or similar Image viewing application.

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After all, you can't imagine James Bond stopping in the middle of a mission to insert another memory card, can you?

iMac 24-inch 2.8GHz Intel Core 2 Duo

2007-12-19T01:32:00.000+08:00

Discover the fastest iMac ever, with 64-bit Intel Core 2 Duo processing. iMac offers 30 percent more screen area and a modest performance boost. The iMac competes with the PC desktop market now better than perhaps any previous Mac to date, but the added cost of the larger, faster model might put off some buyers--especially if you are a gamer or an upgrade enthusiast.

Processor

Type: Intel Core 2 Extreme 2.8 GHz
Multi-Core processor technology: Dual-Core
64-bit processor: Yes
Installed Qty: 1
Max processors supported: 1

Cache Memory

Type: L2 cache
Installed Size: 4 MB
Cache Per Processor: 4 MB

Mainboard

Data bus speed: 800 MHz

RAM

Installed Size: 2 GB / 4 GB (max)
Technology: DDR II SDRAM
Memory speed: 667 MHz
Memory specification compliance: PC2-5300
RAM form factor: SO DIMM 200-pin
RAM configuration features: 2 x 1 GB

Storage Controller

Type: 1 x Serial ATA - Integrated
Controller interface type: Serial ATA-300

Storage

Floppy drive type: None
Hard Drive: 1 x 500 GB - Standard - Serial ATA-300 - 7200 rpm

Monitor

Monitor Type: LCD display - TFT active matrix
Display (projector) diagonal size: 24 in
Max Resolution: 1920 x 1200
Image brightness: 380 cd/m2

Graphics Controller

Type: PCI Express x16
Graphics Processor / Vendor: ATI Radeon HD 2600PRO
Video memory technology: GDDR3 SDRAM
Installed Size: 256 MB
Digital video standard: Digital Visual Interface (DVI)
Max monitors supported: 2

Audio Output

Type: Sound card - Integrated
Sound output mode: Stereo
Speaker(s): 2 x Right / left channel

Keyboard

Keyboard interface: USB
Keyboard features: Built-in two USB 2.0 ports

Mouse

Mouse technology: Optical
Mouse interface: USB

Networking

Networking: Network adapter - Integrated
Wireless LAN Supported: Yes
Data Link Protocol: Ethernet, IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet, Bluetooth 2.0 EDR, IEEE 802.11n (draft)
Features: AirPort Extreme ready
Compliant Standards: IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11d, IEEE 802.11g, Bluetooth 2.0, IEEE 802.11n (draft)

Expansion / Connectivity

Expansion Slots Total (Free): 2 ( 0 ) x Memory - SO DIMM 200-pin
Interfaces: USB 2.0, 1 x Display / video - RJ-45, 1 x IEEE 1394 (FireWire) - VGA, 1, 3 x Hi-Speed USB - 4 pin USB Type A, 1 x Audio, 1 x Audio

Operating System / Software

OS Provided: Apple MacOS X 10.4.10
Software type: Apple QuickTime, Apple Mac OS X Mail, Drivers & Utilities

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Mac OS X v10.5 Leopard

2007-12-19T01:14:00.000+08:00

With 300+ new features, Leopard is the most impressive Mac OS X version yet.

General requirements

Mac computer with an Intel, PowerPC G5, or PowerPC G4 (867MHz or faster) processor
512MB of memory
DVD drive for installation
9GB of available disk space
Some features require a compatible Internet service provider; fees may apply.
Some features require Apple's .Mac service; fees apply.

Airwash Waterless Washing Machine

2007-12-09T03:06:00.000+08:00

Airwash is a waterless washing machine for the home of 2020. Eliminating the use of detergent and precious water resources, it cleans clothes with pressurized air and negative ions - nature's cleansing agent. Its form is inspired by the waterfall, nature?s negative ion generator. Its touch-light interface marries function with emotion, humanizing the often-mechanical experience when handling household appliances. Liberated from the laundry area, Airwash is a symbol of wellness and sophistication, designed for living spaces and focal points in the home.

This Airwash is not available so we will have to wait a little longer before we see this in reality in our bedrooms.

[Source: www.electrolux.com]

The Airwash takes "dry-cleaning" to a new level.

Motorola Solar Power Cellphone

2007-12-05T15:51:00.000+08:00

Motorola has been awarded a patent for technology that will make it possible to recharge the battery of cellphone through solar cells embedded within the liquid crystal display (LCD).

The implementation believed to solve the problem of limited cellphones area to grab sunlight.

-Source-

Spectec SDW-821 54Mbps SD SDIO Wireless LAN Network Card

2007-12-03T06:53:00.000+08:00

Have a PDA or smartphone with a SD slot, but no wireless networking? Spectec's latest WLAN card, the SDW-821 brings 802.11b/g connectivity to your smartphone or PDA.

Technical Details

Add 802.11g or 802.11b WiFi to a PDA
Works for Windows Mobile 2003/5.0 Windows CE 4.2/5.0
Supports 40-128 bit WEP, TKIP, WPA
54Mbps data rate supported
UltraLow power consumption

OS Support: Windows Mobile 2003 Second Edition (Pocket PC 2003 SE) Windows Mobile 5.0 for PDA/Smartphone.

Compatibility List: HP h2200, IPAQ 1940_CE4.2 rz1700, hw6515, hx2110, hx2750, rx1950, hx6510, rz1720,iPAQ 5450, 7515 DELL AXIN X30, AXIN X51, ASUS p505 Toshiba e850, Dopod 818, 828,D600, E616,E806 Eten m-600, m-500 acer n30-B, n300(wm5.0) O2(Dopod 818) xda II , xda Iis, xda II mini Qtek s110 i-mate PDA2K , PH10B, Jam Mio 168,168RS, P350_WM5.0, A701 Toshiba e830 Medion 967 Fujitsu Siemens Yakumo delta 300GPS Unsuitable Model Dopod 818 pro (MDA compact II), Medion 96710 (wm5.0), Acer n300 (wm5.0)

Where to buy

Securely connect you to the web whenever and wherever you are

Eye-Fi Card, Wireless 2 GB SD Memory Card

2007-12-03T06:23:00.000+08:00

The revolutionary new Eye-Fi Card looks and works just like a standard 2GB SD card except it has a tiny secret: Wi-Fi is built in. Now, docking your digital camera, connecting cables, and fumbling with card readers are a thing of the past. The Eye-Fi card will wirelessly upload your photos from your camera onto your computer and the web.

Product Features

Uploads photos automatically from Eye-Fi Card inside your camera. Built-in Wi-Fi connects to your home network
Provides free and unlimited photo uploads to your computer and your favorite photo or social networking website. Photo transmission is secure and private
Supports sharing and printing websites, including Fotki, Shutterfly, dotPhoto, webshots, phanfare, Picasa Web albums, flickr, TypePad, Wal-Mart, snapfish, VOX, smugmug, facebook, photobucket, Kodak Gallery, and Sharpcast
Handles full-resolution jpeg images and intelligently re-sizes photos if limited by your chosen photo or social networking website
Fits digital cameras that use SD memory cards and offers 2 GB of memory to store photos on the card

Specifications and Requirements

The Eye-Fi Card works with 802.11g, 802.11b and backwards-compatible 802.11n wireless networks. It supports 40/104/128-bit WEP encryption, WPA-PSK, and WPA2-PSK for secure Wi-Fi transmission. It has a range of 90+ feet outdoors and 45+ feet indoors.

The Eye-Fi Card works with virtually all digital cameras that accept SD memory cards, but you should check the Eye-Fi website for the most recent compatibility list (www.eye.fi.com). The Eye-Fi software works with Windows Vista, Windows XP, and Mac OS X (10.3 and 10.4)

Please note: The Eye-Fi automatic wireless uploading process currently only supports jpeg files; if you are shooting other file types such as RAW, the Eye-Fi Card will function as a normal SD card and store photos but will not be able to wirelessly upload them.

Where to buy

The Eye-Fi Card comes with everything needed to make it simple to set up and connect to your home Wi-Fi network

Sony LF-V30 LocationFree Base Station

2007-12-03T05:58:00.000+08:00

The LocationFree Base Station is a device that connects to your cable or satellite box and streams your TV shows and DVR content over the internet for you to watch and control anywhere you go. Now you can watch live local news, recorded DVR content or the hometown ballgame wherever you have internet access, whether you're cooking in the kitchen or enjoying room service in a hotel halfway around the world. Enjoy local TV , even if you're not local.

There's just something about local TV programming that makes you feel at home. You know which shows you like best and where and when to find them. You have a local newscast you rely on and a hometown sports team you can't bear to miss. The VAIO(R) LocationFree Base Station is the ideal solution for mobile professionals, college students and global travelers seeking the comforts of home TV from the road. With a LocationFree Base Station at home and a compatible PC or PSP system in tow, far away doesn't seem so far away. With a LocationFree Base Station, you can watch and control content on your DVR from virtually anywhere you go. Great for catching up on your recorded programs from the road, this feature is also handy for in-home use. Since a DVR stores its content to a local hard drive, you can normally only watch this programming on the TV that the DVR is

Product Features

displays programming from TV, DVR, and other audio/video components remotely via the Internet
connects to your wired or wireless home network
built-in Wi-Fi® compatibility
send video to a computer or PSP® system with an Internet connection

Technical Details

Model Name: LF-V30
Model: LF-V30
Item Package Quantity: 1
device_type: Digital multimedia broadcaster
multimedia_functionality: Digital video broadcasting, Digital audio broadcasting
connectivity_protocol: IEEE 802.11b (Wi-Fi), IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11g

Where to buy

Streams video sources, including live TV, to any broadband-connected Windows PC or PSP in the world

Seagate FreeAgent Pro 320 GB

2007-12-01T05:52:00.000+08:00

For the person who needs access to their digital content away from home, at work, or online, while also allowing that same content to be shared in a secure setting, look no further than the Seagate Free Agent Pro 320GB Portable Hard Drive.

This powerful portable hard drive delivers high-speed transfers, while also giving you the ability to share content with others safely and securely from a remote location or even online.

The Free Agent Pro is also ideal for those who want quick and painless transfers of their data from their computer to their drive, and from their drive to online accounts (such as Shutterfly or email).

Product Features

Vast capacity with a footprint no bigger than a stapler
Transfer files quickly with USB 2.0, eSATA, or FireWire
Sync the drive's content to multiple computers or to an online space
Share your hard drive content safely and securely
320 glorious gigabytes of storage

Technical Details

Model Number: ST303204FPA1E3-RK
Capacity: 320 GB
Interface: FireWire 400, USB 2.0/eSATA
Transfer rate (USB 2.0): Maximum 480 Mb per second
Transfer rate (eSATA): Maximum 3 Gb per second
Transfer rate (FireWire 400): Maximum 400 Mb per second
Spindle speed: 7200 RPM
System requirements (PC): Windows Vista/XP Home or Professional Edition/2000 Professional
System requirements (Mac): OS X 10.3.9 (or higher) with Power PC G3/G4/G5 processor or OS X 10.4.6 (or higher) with Intel Core Duo/Core Solo processor; disk utility to reformat for Mac (included FreeAgent Go software and drive formatting works only with Windows)
Dimensions: 1.4 (3.0 with base) x 7.5 x 6.3 inches / 3.55 (7.62 with base) x 19.05 x 16.0 centimeters (WxHxD)
Warranty: 5-year limited warranty
What's in the Box: FreeAgent Pro data mover drive, FreeAgent software and electronic documentation (preloaded) and electronic documentation, USB2.0 and eSATA interfaces, dual FireWire 400 interface, USB 2.0 cable, AC power adapter, quick start guide

[Where to buy]

Simply plug it in to any power source and connect the USB cable to any computer, and you're ready to go

Linksys WRT600N Linksys Ultra RangePlus Dual-Band Wireless-N Gigabit Router with Storage Link

2007-12-01T05:20:00.000+08:00

The Dual-Band Wireless-N Gigabit Router is really four devices in one box. First, there's the dual-band Wireless Access Point, which lets you connect to the network without wires. There's also a built-in 4-port full-duplex 10/100/1000 Switch to connect your wired-Ethernet devices together at up to gigabit speeds. The Router function ties it all together and lets your whole network share a high-speed cable or DSL Internet connection.

Also included a Storage Link that lets you easily add gigabytes of storage space onto your network using readily available USB 2.0 hard drives -- or plug in a USB flash disk for a convenient way to access your portable data files. The built-in Media Server streams music, video, and photos from the attached storage device to any UPnP compatible media adapter. And you can get to your files from anywhere in the world through the Internet.

Product Features

Internet-sharing Router and 4-port Gigabit Switch, with a built-in, dual-band, speed and range enhanced Wireless Access Point
Two simultaneous, separate, radio bands double your available bandwidth
MIMO technology uses multiple radios per band to create robust signals for maximum range and speed, with reduced dead spots
Connect a hard drive or flash-based USB storage device to allow access to your music, video, or data files from within your network, or through the Internet
Advanced wireless security and SPI firewall for protection from Internet attacks

Technical Details

Model: WRT600N
Connectivity Technology: Wireless, Wired
Data Link Protocol: Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet, IEEE 802.11n (draft), IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11g
remote_management_protocol: HTTP

[Source]

Advanced wireless security and SPI firewall for protection from Internet attacks

Kindle: Amazon's New Wireless Reading Device

2007-12-01T04:44:00.000+08:00

Amazon Kindle is a revolutionary portable reader that wirelessly downloads books, newspapers, magazines and blogs to a crisp, high-resolution electronic paper display that looks and reads like real paper, even in bright sunlight.

Product Overview

Revolutionary electronic-paper display provides a sharp, high-resolution screen that looks and reads like real paper.
Simple to use: no computer, no cables, no syncing.
Wireless connectivity enables you to shop the Kindle Store directly from your Kindle—whether you’re in the back of a taxi, at the airport, or in bed.
Buy a book and it is auto-delivered wirelessly in less than one minute.
More than 90,000 books available, including 100 of 112 current New York Times® Best Sellers.
New York Times® Best Sellers and all New Releases $9.99, unless marked otherwise.
Free book samples. Download and read first chapters for free before you decide to buy.
Top U.S. newspapers including The New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and Washington Post; top magazines including TIME, Atlantic Monthly, and Forbes—all auto-delivered wirelessly.
Top international newspapers from France, Germany, and Ireland; Le Monde, Frankfurter Allgemeine, and The Irish Times—all auto-delivered wirelessly.
More than 250 top blogs from the worlds of business, technology, sports, entertainment, and politics, including BoingBoing, Slashdot, TechCrunch, ESPN's Bill Simmons, The Onion, Michelle Malkin, and The Huffington Post—all updated wirelessly throughout the day.
Lighter and thinner than a typical paperback; weighs only 10.3 ounces.
Holds over 200 titles.
Long battery life. Leave wireless on and recharge approximately every other day. Turn wireless off and read for a week or more before recharging. Fully recharges in 2 hours.
Unlike WiFi, Kindle utilizes the same high-speed data network (EVDO) as advanced cell phones—so you never have to locate a hotspot.
No monthly wireless bills, service plans, or commitments—we take care of the wireless delivery so you can simply click, buy, and read.
Includes free wireless access to the planet's most exhaustive and up-to-date encyclopedia—Wikipedia.org.
Email your Word documents and pictures (.JPG, .GIF, .BMP, .PNG) to Kindle for easy on-the-go viewing.
Included in the box: Kindle wireless reader, Book cover, Power adapter, USB 2.0 cable

[Source]

ShakerRacer project with N95

2007-11-30T23:09:00.000+08:00

Andreas Jakl and Stephan Selinger have launched a new application called ShakerRacer that utilizes the 3D Acceleration Sensor of a Nokia S60 3rd Edition mobile device such as Nokia 5500 Sport, N93i, N95 or N82 to control and drive a real world Radio Control (RC) toy car using your hand/body movements.

The RC car used was modded to accept a Bluetooth connection instead of the proprietary wireless module which an RC car came with and they also add in a microcontroller.

ShakerRacer: a natural way to control a car — with the acceleration sensor

Compatibility

S60 3.x with acceleration sensors
e.g. Nokia 5500 Sport, N93i, N95, N82, ...

Developed by

Andreas Jakl (Software)
Stephan Selinger (Hardware)

Published

November 2007

Brunton SolarRolls™

2007-11-30T22:29:00.000+08:00

Flexible Solar Panels

Amorphous solar cells for effective low-light performance
Reverse flow protection
Tefzel® fluoropolymer construction for extreme durability
Waterproof
UV transparent
Link multiple like-units together for even more output
Rolls and stores in convenient storage tube
Includes vehicle outlet cable & multi-linking cable
One-year warranty

"...this solar charger may end your battery woes for good."
--Backpacker Magazine

"If you can't bear to leave your gadgets behind, pack this waterproof solar panel to power them. It rolls up like a poster and charges like a cigarette lighter."--Newsweek

"A boon for off-the-grid campers, the 18-ounce, 57-inch-long Brunton SolarRoll 14 can harvest enough solar energy to power a mobile phone or laptop-or even recharge your car battery. --Men's Journal

"Drape it over a tent in full sun and the 12-by-57-inch Brunton SolarRoll 14 will power a sat phone, GPS or laptop-it'll even recharge a dead car battery in a lonely corner of Death Valley. Best of all, the 19.5-ounce solar panel and adapter plugs can be rolled up and tucked away in a foot-long, three-inch-diameter tube that'll slip covertly into your pack or kayak."
--Outside Magazine

"Gear Of The Year"- "Brunton's new line is a genuine breakthrough...Brunton, a company renowned among outdoor types for first-rate optics,personal navigation, and (especially) camping gear, has now pioneered a line of portable power equipment that can generate, store, and convert electricity so many of us opt to use in our hunting pursuits. This line is so ingeniously conceived and versatile in scope it can keep the power on for anything from teeny AAA batteries to sat phones to portable ice chests (and even my ravenous laptop)." --American Hunter

"Now you can be a day's horseback ride or a ten-mile hike from civilization and still have power."--Sports Afield

"The need to recharge batteries is a serious issue for expeditioners and other see-you-in-a-month travelers. The best of the several solar chargers available is the Brunton SolarRoll. It cranks out (surprise!) 14 watts, which is enough to run a small device (camera, ipod) or chargea large one (laptop, car battery). What really distinguishes it, though, is the way it can be stored - in a tube. Unfurled, the Brunton is one by five feet; rolled up, it's a three-inch thick burrito. It weighs just over a pound."
--National Geographic Adventure

[Via brunton.com]

The SEIKO Electronic Ink watch for women

2007-11-30T06:48:00.000+08:00

Last November the 2006 Grand Prix d'Horlogerie de Genève prize for electronic watches was awarded to SEIKO's remarkable Electronic Ink watch, because of its breakthrough display technology. With its ultra-thin profile display, its extraordinary contrast and clarity, and its unrestricted design potential, SEIKO's Electro-phoresis Display watch has captured the imagination of the industry.

For 2007, these unique capabilities have been fused into a delightful bracelet watch for women which is the perfect expression of SEIKO's emotional technology. If the wearer is at work, it can be set to its 'efficiency' mode; the display is informative and easy to read. If, however, the watch is set to its 'mystery' mode, the panel expresses the time in a more imaginative, evocative style. Just pick the style to reflect your mood!

The key characteristics of the Electronic Ink watch are:

Ultra high contrast: The display is made up of pure black and pure white particles which allow the same contrast as on a printed page; twice the contrast, in fact, of a LCD panel.

Ultra thin: The display is much thinner than is possible with any conventional watch technology, analog or digital. The display is also flexible, so 'wrist bracelet' or bangle designs are possible.

Low power consumption: The display is readable under very low light conditions, so no backlighting is required. The display also has an inherently stable 'memory effect' that requires no power to retain and sustain the image. For these reasons, battery life is extended.

Unrestricted size: Because of its flexibility and other properties, the display can be of virtually any size and shape. In this design, the display area covers over two thirds of the total surface area of the watch.

Specifications:

Case (bracelet is integrated): High-intensity titanium
Glass: Dual curved Sapphire crystal
Diameter outside 75.3 mm
Inside 61.5 mm
Width 22.0 mm
Thickness : 6.9 mm
Weight: 80 g

[Source: SEIKO PRESS RELEASE]

SanDisk 1 GB Cruzer Profile Biometric USB Flash Drive

2007-11-30T06:32:00.000+08:00

With built-in biometric security, Cruzer Profile delivers the ultimate in portable data security. This highly-secure product stores all your data and passwords, accessible only with the swipe of your fingerprint. Just plug in the drive, swipe your finger, and you can log-on to any of your stored protected areas in a snap with the exclusive CruzerPass password bank.

You can use any host PC with your Cruzer Profile without having to install any cumbersome software or leave any trace on that PC.

Special two-piece design allows the most flexibility for the user. Just position the product and sensor for a convenient swipe. This allows flexibility for different USB port configurations, and the slide on cap protects sensor for safe travel.

Cruzer Profile includes trial versions of CruzerSync (synchronization) and PocketCache (backup) software.

Product Features

High Security Protection where Data is Accessible by Fingerprint Recognition
Distinctive Ergonomic Design for easy access and swiping
Cruzer Profile authenticates users when a finger is swiped across the device
An embedded identification sensor reads the fingerprint
Gives approval & activates the drive

Technical Details

Model: SDCZ5-1024-A10
Memory Storage Capacity: 1 GB
device_type: USB flash drive (biometric)
removable_storage_interface: Hi-Speed USB
Hardware Platform: PC

Where to buy

Sony NWZA818 - 8GB Video MP3 Walkman

2007-11-26T17:25:00.000+08:00

The Sony Video WALKMAN NWZA Series - Up to 30hrs Battery Life - Crystal clear display coupled with a simple user interface means that you can find your music, video and photos quickly and easily. Intuitively designed, the WALKMAN video offers enhanced searching (and cover art display) meaning you can conveniently access every classification (artist/album/genre etc) from the Now Playing page.

Technical Details

8GB MP3 player
High quality video playback
AVC(H.264/AVC), MP4
2'' colour LCD screen or 320 X 240 mm
Clear bass
Clear stereo
DSEE, EX-headphone
Equaliser;drag and drop transfer
Plays Forsure certified
Multi Audio Codec supported, WMA/MP3/Linear PCM
PC application windows Media player 11, MP3 conversion tool, media manager (download from sony website)
System requirements, Windows XP or Vista

Where to buy

IAMM NTD36HD Real High Definition Cinema & Opera Jukebox

2007-11-26T16:55:00.000+08:00

The IAMM NTD36HD is a very impressive media centre which can play Divx files wirelessly. It can store and play movies, music, and photo as well as storing any data like an ordinary external hard drive - but importantly it comes without an external hard drive, so you can choose your own.

Technical Details:

With the built-in Ethernet LAN (10/100Mbps) you can playback (stream) movie files, music and photo from your PC directly on your TV set without having to copy files into the NTD36HD hard disk drive.
You can store all your favorite DVD's, movie files, MP3 files and photos into NTD36HD, and enjoy playing them back on your TV set in any places and at any time.

If you have a plan to set up Home Theatre system in your living room, the NTD36HD will be the must-have item as it has various and powerful functions.
With its two high speed USB 2.0 host controllers, you can connect various external devices such as external HDD, ODD, digital camera and USB card readers.
DVI connector ready, Analog 5.1 ch. Direct Media Access by built-in network

Product details:

Product Dimensions: 14.5 x 9.5 x 19 cm ; 1.3 Kg
Boxed-product Weight: 2.5 Kg

Where to buy

ViewSonic 22-inch with integrated iPod dock

2007-11-26T16:21:00.000+08:00

The 22-inch VX2245wm Viewdock LCD is the display that enables you to do all that thanks to its multimedia display.It has an integrated iPod dock, USB hub and memory card reader all in one and integrated stereo speakers with subwoofer which enable you to listen to your iPod music without the need for any external speakers.

Features

This 22" LCD display features 1680 x 1050 resolution, a 700:1 contrast ratio and 280cd/m2 brightness. Ideal for when you need a wider area to see all your work, the widescreen lets you work in two documents side-by-side.

The fast 5ms video response time delivers blur-free, full-motion video and crystal-clear graphics.

The thin bezel lets you see more without taking up valuable desktop real estate. The high neck and floating head design accentuate the visual experience.

Multi-mode input technology supports both digital (DVI) and analog (VGA) signals for ultimate compatibility and configuration flexibility.

This display features a multimedia base with iPod dock, 8-in-1 card reader, microphone, headphone jack, USB port for joystick/game control and USB port for keyboard/mouse.

This display is PC and Mac compatible.

Where to buy

Sangean U3 Utility Radio

2007-11-20T09:58:00.000+08:00

The Sangean U3 is a rugged AM, FM utility radio that is water resistant and has been ruggedized. It has a smooth rotary tuning knob and backlit digital dial. There are five presets for AM and five for FM. The 6.5 inch, 7 watt full range speaker and Deep Bass Boost combine for great sound. There is even a built-in digital clock alarm with sleep and snooze functions.

Specifications

AC Mains 120 VAC 60 Hz 25 watts
Battery Six D (UM-1) cells
DC Input 12 VDC [9 ~ 14 VDC] 1 Amp [Center +]
Tuning Type PLL Synthesized Digital
AM Band 520 - 1710 kHz
FM Band 87.5 - 108 MHz
Speaker 6.55 Inch, 8 ohm 15W
Aux Input 1/8 inch (3.5 mm) stereo (mixed to mono) 250m Vrms at outup 5W @100 Hz47 kOhm
Output Power 7 watts on AC or 4 watts on batteries
Antenna System AM Ferrite bar and FM flexible whip
Size 10.25 x 14.5 x 10 inches 9 Lbs. (260x370x350 mm)
Weight (4.2 kg) without batteries

Men and women have long desired a more rugged radio - one that would withstand accidental dropping and other rugged abuse. The U-3 is the answer for anyone who is seeking a sturdier, more reliable music system for tougher use. It is water resistant, and can be powered by AC current, batteries, or through your vehicle. With 10 programmable memories and an alarm clock, this radio is the only one you'll need on those long camping trips, or in your garage or workspace. The U-3 even has the ability to charge cell phones.

Where to buy

Sumatra PDF Portable

2007-11-20T09:43:00.000+08:00

The portable PDF viewer

Sumatra PDF Portable is the lightweight Sumatra PDF packaged as a portable app, so you can view PDF files on the go. You can place it on your USB flash drive, iPod, portable hard drive or a CD and use it on any computer, without leaving any personal information behind.

Features

Sumatra PDF is a slim, free, open-source PDF viewer for Windows. Sumatra has a minimalistic design. Simplicity has a higher priority than a lot of features. It's small and starts up very fast.

Download Details

File size: 1.0MB (download), 1.0Mb (installed)
Publisher: Krzysztof Kowalczyk and PortableApps.com (John T. Haller)
Date updated: July 30, 2007
System Requirements: Windows 95/98/Me/2000/XP/Vista, Wine under *nix (no toolbar)
License: Free / Open Source (Launcher: GPL, Sumatra PDF: GPL)
Source Code: launcher source (included), Sumatra PDF source

Download Now 0.7,
Windows, 1.0MB

MPlayer Portable

2007-11-20T09:32:00.000+08:00

The movie player to go.

MPlayer Portable is the popular MPlayer media player packaged as a portable app, so you can take your video files along with everything you need to play them on the go. You can place it on your USB flash drive, iPod, portable hard drive or a CD and use it on any computer, without leaving any personal information behind.

Features

MPlayer is a full-featured movie player that plays most MPEG/VOB, AVI, Ogg/OGM, VIVO, ASF/WMA/WMV, QT/MOV/MP4, RealMedia, Matroska, NUT, NuppelVideo, FLI, YUV4MPEG, FILM, RoQ, PVA files, supported by many native, XAnim, and Win32 DLL codecs. You can watch VideoCD, SVCD, 3ivx, DivX 3/4/5 and even WMV movies. And it's all controllable through the easy to use MPUI frontend.

Download Details

File size: 4.8MB (download), 7.5MB (installed)
Publisher: PortableApps.com and the MPlayer team
System Requirements: Windows 95/98/Me/2000/XP/Vista
License: Free / Open Source (GPL)
Source Code: Launcher (included), MPlayer and MPUI source

Download Now 1.0,
Windows 4.8MB

[Via http://portableapps.com]

Red Rings of Death

2007-11-17T23:38:00.000+08:00

The Ring of Light (RoL) flash red on the front of your Xbox 360 console. The upper right quadrant light is the only light that does not flash red.

Three red lights on the Xbox 360 indicator representing "general hardware failure", known by gamers as the infamous "red ring of death".

Due to a high number of repairs relating this globally, Microsoft recently announced it would offer an extended three-years warranty to anyone that experiences this problem with console.

ASUS R2H UMPC

2007-11-17T23:37:00.001+08:00

ASUSTeK Computer Inc. (ASUS), a leading provider of high-performance notebook computers, introduces the latest R2H UltraMobile PC. With built-in high-resolution webcam, incorporated global positioning system (GPS) and biometric fingerprint authentication, the 7-inch ultra compact R2H is designed to fulfill the increasing need for an all-in-one mobile device that enables professionals to stay connected, productive and secured on the go.

7-inch LCD touch screen with handwritten input support and solid security protection - The R2H offers full PC functions and more!

Product Features

Handheld, ultra-mobile PC (UMPC) with 7-inch touchscreen and advanced security features
900 MHz Ultra Low Voltage Celeron M processor, 60 GB hard drive, 768 MB RAM (max)
Connectivity: 3 USB, 1 AV, Ethernet, Secure Digital memory card reader
54g Wi-Fi (802.11b/g), Bluetooth V2.0+EDR, Fast Ethernet, Intel GMA 950 video card
Windows XP Tablet Edition operating system

Hardware Platform: PC
Processor: 900 MHz

Where to buy

ASUS R2H Series offers a smart balance of mobility and performance with comprehensive security feature that protects both software as well as hardware solutions, providing a secure and convenient computing experience for users. 7-inch LCD touch screen with handwritten input support and solid security protection - the R2H offers full PC functions and more!

Types of battery

2007-11-17T23:32:00.000+08:00

Do you know which type of battery you used?

There are many different types of batteries to meet the demands of individual appliances and their users. Always check appliance instructions and/or battery compartments for the size, chemistry and number of batteries that should be used

Lead-Acid
Energy-to-weight: Low
Self-discharge: Very Low
Rechargeable: Yes
Probably the only wet-cell battery you'll use on a daily basis, since it powers the ignition system and other electronics of your car. They can provide extremely high surges of power when required, such as activating the starter motor.

Zink-Carbon
Energy-to-weight: Moderate
Self-discharge: Very High
Rechargeable: No
Known as "super heavy duty" batteries. Extremely cheap and work well in devices that use very small power but they only last 18 month (includes manufactured date) when not in use.

Alkaline
Energy-to-weight: High
Self-discharge: High
Rechargeable: No
The most familiar disposable battery today and have many times capacity than other dry cell.

Nickel-Cadmium (Ni-Cd)
Energy-to-weight: High
Self-discharge: Moderate
Rechargeable: Yes
Provides plenty of power by weight and most significantly it is rechargeable. Unfortunately, if you recharge without properly discharging first, it wont charge up to full and have a "memory effect".

Nickel Metal Hydride (Ni-MH)
Energy-to-weight: Very High
Self-discharge: High
Rechargeble: Yes
Still suffers from memory effect but to nowhere near the same degree as Ni-Cd. Provides more energy by volume.

Lithium-Ion (Li-ion)
Energy-to-weight: Extreme
Self-discharge: Very Low
Rechargeable: Yes
The most popular battery in portable electronics. There's no memory effect so you can charge it after only a couple of hours use. Li-Ion also doesn't lose much charge when not being used.

Lithium Iron Disulphide
Energy-to-weight: Very Extreme
Self-discharge: Negligible
Rechargeable: No
Commonly used in high-end digital cameras and some watches. These batteries are capable of delivering high currents. They also last for up to ten years in a low-draw device and can operate in sub-zero temperatures. Unfortunately they cost an absolute fortune and not rechargeable.

ioDrive™ : World’s fastest drive

2007-11-12T00:48:00.000+08:00

The ioDrive is the world’s fastest drive. Designed specifically for bandwidth and applications that are I/O bound, the ioDrive is a no compromise solution for the toughest computational challenges facing the HPC community today. Putting the ioDrive in a league of it’s own.

The card is a PCIe storage card which can be slotted into motherboards with a free PCIe slot.

800MB/sec read speed, 600MB/sec write speed, and 100,000 IOPS (input/output per second) per PCIe x4 card.

The ioDrives will be available from Q1 2008 in 80GB, 160GB, 320GB and 640GB capacities with price of approximately $30 per GB.

iRing - Controls your iPod and iPhone

2007-11-12T00:32:00.000+08:00

iRing allows you to control playback and volume on any of your Apple media devices via bluetooth. iRing features a bright OLED status display with touch-sensitive function strip, and a rechargeable battery life of up to 2 days.

Spresent: Presentations for new Web

2007-10-31T08:44:00.000+08:00

Spresent is a free Web-based alternative to PowerPoint. Create and edit high-quality Flash presentations online. You can send presentations via e-mail or publish on your web site or blog. Click on the Gallery to see examples.

Free Web application (SaaS)
Any browser, any platform (Windows, Mac, Linux)
Easy Publishing to the Web (Blogs, Wiki, ...)
Send link to presentation
Personal Web storage for presentations
Import Flickr, YouTube, ...
Link MP3 files from Web
On-line examples

Download Now (6.94MB)
Safe and spyware free

IcoFX version 1.5

2007-10-30T23:31:00.000+08:00

Tools that are used to make individual icons usually provide limited functionality. This is not the case with IcoFX. This software offers more than 40 effects, there’s virtually no limit to the icons you can create. You can convert your favorite images into icons, or icons into images.

Support for Vista icon with PNG compression
Create icons for Windows 98 / ME / 2000 / XP / Vista
Support for transparency (alpha channel)
Batch processing for import, export and extract
Multiple language support
More than 40 effects + custom filter
Resolutions up to 256x256

Download it now, it's free.

File size: 1.29 MB

Upload date: 28.01.2007

Turn your Windows Mobile Phone into an iPhone

2007-10-28T10:30:00.000+08:00

Included in this file is everything necessary to Skin and add iPhone like functions to your WM5 phone.

Features:

Scrolling of contacts with your finger (no stick needed)
Icon like interface
Everything is editable (including background and Icons)
and more...

Download

How to generate thumbnails at your website

2007-10-28T08:48:00.000+08:00

Many online sites use thumbnails to raise the professional quality of their sites. Actually, this is a simple trick and can be used everywhere at your site. You don't need to provide any plugins/ add-on for generating thumbnails while you can save your server’s bandwidth.

Here’s the simple code:

All you have to do now is change the {URL} with the URL address needed.

Sample:

And the result is like this:

Nokia N810 Internet Tablet

2007-10-28T05:42:00.000+08:00

Whether you are at home, in the park or in a coffee shop, with the Nokia N810 you will never be far away. With the ability to check emails, read the latest gossip online or IM to your friends, share your moods on your favorite social sites; call via Skype, or get closer by the Gizmo video chat - with the integrated VGA camera - you'll never be far away from those you want to keep in contact with.

"The Nokia N810 packs the power of a traditional computer into a pocket-sized format. Its open standard technology accelerates the convergence of multiple functionalities and services into a single device. Our new Nokia N810 offers users a true Web 2.0 experience in a compact, stylish, yet affordable package - it connects people to what matters to them." said Ari Virtanen, Vice President, Convergence Products, Multimedia, Nokia.

The Nokia N810 offers up to 45 hours of music playback and memory to store up to 7,500 songs on an optional 10GB memory card.

Rumors, the Nokia N810 is to feature MOSH. MOSH is Nokia’s social networking service, announced mid-September this year, allowing you to share applications, games, images, videos, audio, and documents directly from your computer as well as Nokia devices.

[Source: http://www.nokia.com]

Nokia N95 8GB

2007-10-28T05:30:00.000+08:00

A new look. A bigger screen. Up to 8GB of internal memory. The Nokia N95 8GB multimedia computer has more of what you're looking for. 5 megapixels, DVD-like quality video, Carl Zeiss Optics. Access your music, access your emails, plus advanced web browsing and integrated GPS and Nokia Maps. Upload photos instantly to Flickr, download videos with ease. It's what you need. It's where you are.”

Features:

2.8” QVGA screen
Store videos, photos and music with 8GB of internal memory
Hours of videos on the go
Integrated GPS and Nokia Maps
Nokia Web Browser with Mini Map
Location-based mobile search
Get online quickly and surf the internet in portrait or landscape view
Connect to your compatible PC via USB 2.0, or Bluetooth wireless technology, or wireless LAN connection
Play your videos on compatible home electronic devices via TV-out cable or UPnP architecture
Enjoy the Nokia Music Player, FM radio and podcasts
Stream your music wirelessly to your compatible headphones, home or car stereo with Bluetooth technology
Hook up your favorite compatible headphones or home stereo speakers
Load music from your compatible PC
5 megapixel camera
Carl Zeiss Optics
Shoot in DVD-like quality video up to 30 frames per second
Post your photos directly to Flickr
Access video programs and clips with Nokia Video Center
Customize your device with advanced mobile applications
Support for RSS feeds

[Source: http://europe.nokia.com]

Hello Kitty 5 MP Digital Camera

2007-10-27T19:05:00.000+08:00

The camera has 4x digital Zoom, hidden lens in her bow tie, 2″ LCD, 32MB of internal memory and supports SD cards. It is measures at 85×25x71mm with 80g of weight. Sanrio will start selling in Japan at the end of November , but no price has mentioned.

MOTOROKR™ S9

2007-10-25T23:30:00.000+08:00

MOTOROKR™ S9 seamlessly integrates wireless mobile music and calls. Combining behind-the-head wearing style with innovative music and call controls, the MOTOROKR™ S9 is a must have for anyone who lives an active lifestyle. A mobile phone with the Bluetooth Stereo Profile (A2DP) or Bluetooth Adapter for iPod is required for stereo listening. For help determining whether your phone is Bluetooth stereo enabled, go to www.hellomoto.com/phones/stereo

D-Link DNS-323

2007-10-23T20:54:00.000+08:00

The D-Link DNS-323 2-Bay Network Storage Enclosure, when used with internal SATA drives, enables you to share documents, files, and digital media such as music, photos, and video with everyone on the home or office network.

Remotely accessing files through the Internet is also possible with the built-in FTP server.

Whether you are allowing access locally or over the Internet, keep data safe by only giving rights to specific users or groups. When configuring the DNS-323, you can create users and groups and assign them to folders with either read or read/write permissions.

Features

SATA Drive Support
Internet Access via FTP
UPnP AV for Storing and Streaming Media Files
10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet Port
USB Print Server Port
Built-In Fan Included

Technical Details

Secure and share your digital files
Insert one or two internal 3.5 SATA hard drives without tools or cables
Protect your important files with mirrored hard drives using RAID 1 technology
Access stored files over the Internet
Hard drives not included

Where to buy

This is ideal for an office environment with employee-specific sensitive data or for the home where you can ensure your children will only have access to age appropriate material

D-Link Xtreme N™ Gigabit Router

2007-10-23T20:29:00.000+08:00

The D-Link Xtreme N™ Gigabit Router (DIR-655) is a draft 802.11n compliant device that delivers up to 14x faster speeds* and 6x farther range* than 802.11g while staying backward compatible with 802.11g and 802.11b devices. Connect the Xtreme N Gigabit Router to a cable or DSL modem and provide high-speed Internet access to multiple computers, game consoles, and media players. Create a secure wireless network to share photos, files, music, videos, printers, and network storage.

The DIR-655 also includes a 4-port 10/100/1000 Gigabit switch that connects Gigabit wired devices for enjoying lag-free network gaming and faster file transfers.

XTREME N™ ROUTER BENEFITS

Intelligent Wireless Prioritization Technology.
Xtreme N technology allows for farther home coverage*.
Secure your wireless network using advanced WEP™, WPA™, or WPA2™ encryption.
Easy to get started with D-Link’s new Quick Router Setup Wizard.
Supports Good Neighbor Policy – will not interfere with other wireless networks.
Backward compatible with 802.11g and 802.11b devices including game consoles and digital media players.

Where to buy

Powered by Xtreme N™ technology and equipped with three external antennas, this router provides superior wireless coverage for larger homes and offices, or for users running bandwidth-intensive applications

Kensington ComboSaver Combination Portable Notebook Lock

2007-10-23T20:10:00.000+08:00

The ComboSaver Combination Portable Notebook Lock is security that travels easily with you. Whether you’re at a coffee shop, school library, or traveling on business, it is very important to lock your computer down to avoid the loss your hardware and the important files on you laptop.
This innovative notebook lock is the ultimate combination of security and smart design. The self coiling, retractable cable extends from 3 inches to 6 feet! The Kensington ComboSaver Portable Notebook Lock also comes with travel pouch for convenient storage on the go. Plus the low-profile lock fits great with slim notebook designs and works with 99% of all notebooks. Compatible with Mac laptops as well!

Product Features

10,000 personalized combination codes
Retractable, self-coiling cable extends from 3 inches to 6 feet
Convenient, resettable combination lock
SAFE-tested for greater security and peace of mind
Includes a travel pouch for convenient storage

Technical Details

Model: K64515US
Item Package Quantity: 1
Hardware Platform: PC
Length: 6 feet
Warranty: Limited lifetime warranty

Where to buy

Don’t be a victim of notebook theft. Protect your notebook and sensitive data on it with a notebook lock

ASUS Silent Knight II CPU Cooler

2007-10-20T22:56:00.000+08:00

Pure Copper - Made for Quad-Core CPUs at Only 610g.

6 innovatively designed heat pipes increases heat transit capacity
Inner PWM fan delivers quiet cooling at a mere 25 dBA
Universal clip design for easier installation

Universal Application
The Silent Knight II supports the Intel® Core™2 Extreme/ Core™2 Quad (Quad-Core) CPU, Intel® Pentium® 4 LGA775 & AMD Athlon™ 64 X2 Dual-Core CPU, AMD Athlon™ 64(-FX) (939/940/AM2)

Why Thermal Matter
Every 10°C up from 70°C will reduce CPU life time for about 1 year (Source: Intel)
Every 10°C up from 120°C will reduce VR life time for about 50%
Temperature over 100°C will cause Capacitors leakage or burned abnormally
That´s why a good thermal solution makes system more stable and extends components´ life.

[Source: http://my.asus.com]

Comodo Firewall v2.4

2007-10-20T22:30:00.000+08:00

Comodo Firewall, rated by PC Magazine Online as an Editor's Choice, constantly monitors and defends your PC from internet attacks. It's easy to install and use and passes the industry's most stringent firewall "leak" tests. Unlike some other 'free' firewalls, this is not a stripped down version but is the full, completely functional product. This free solution comes complete with continual updates that are free forever!

The Award-Winning Free Firewall Software

PC Magazine Online's Editor's Choice
Secures against internal and external attacks
Blocks internet access to malicious Trojan programs
Safeguards your Personal data against theft
Delivers total end-point security for Personal Computers and Networks

Install now for out-of-the-box protection against identity theft hackers, Trojans, scripts and other unknown threats.

[Source: http://www.personalfirewall.comodo.com]

MP3s Destroyer!

2007-10-18T22:22:00.000+08:00

W32.Deletemusic is a worm that copies itself to all drives on the compromised computer. It also deletes all .mp3 files from the compromised computer. Should any external hardware be connected through a USB stick, the worm could delete those file too.

Solution: Get a new signature file for your virus scanner.

Discovered: July 30, 2007

Also Known As: W32/Deletemp3.worm [McAfee], W32/DelMP3-A [Sophos]

[Source: http://www.symantec.com]

Checking the PC for viruses

2007-10-17T23:43:00.000+08:00

Online virus scanner by Panda NanoScan & TotalScan.

You've the option to let NanoScan check the PC for viruses and trojans in seconds. If you want the scanning to be more precise, scan the hard disk with "Total Scan" for rootkits, keylogger and similiar hidden threats.

Try Now!

MSI P35 Platinum motherboard

2007-10-16T15:01:00.000+08:00

The MSI P35 Platinum motherboard based on Intel P35 Express chipset which is capable of supporting Intel Quad Core processors up to 1333MHz of front size bus. The P35 Platinum also supports the future Intel 45nm multi core processors and high speed DDR3.

The board also features MSI's propriety advance cooling design called Circu-Pipe and made in Japan solid capacitors for higher reliability and performances.

Intel® P35 Express Chipset Based
• Supports LGA775 Intel Core™ 2 Quad/Duo Processors
• Supports FSB 1333 / 1066 / 800MHz
• Supports Dual Ch. DDR2-800 / 667
• 2 PCI Express x16 slots/2 PCI Express x1
• 2 eSATA2 Support Matrix RAID
• Supports 7.1Ch.HD Audio

Squirming in Skype

2007-10-15T09:53:00.000+08:00

TrendLabs, Trend Micro's global research and support center has received samples of a new worm propagating via Skype. Detected as WORM_SKIPI.A.

Aliases: Worm.Win32.Skipi.b (Kaspersky), W32/Pykse.worm.b (McAfee), W32.Pykspa.D (Symantec), Worm/Skipi.B (Avira), W32/Pykse-C (Sophos), Worm:Win32/Pykspa.A (Microsoft)

This worm may also downloaded unknowingly by a user when visiting malicious Web sites.

It drops copies of itself in the Windows system folder. It also creates registry entries to enable its automatic execution at every system startup. It creates certain registry keys and an entry as part of its installation routine.

It also propagates via physical and removable drives by dropping copies of itself in the said drives. It drops an AUTORUN.INF file to ensure the automatic execution of its dropped copies.

This worm also modifies the system's HOSTS file to prevent users from accessing certain Web sites.

For additional information about this threat, see:
Solution
Technical Details
Statistics

[Via Trend Micro]

This worm sends messages via the instant messaging application Skype that contain links pointing to a remote copy of itself.

CooTek TouchPal v1.0

2007-10-11T07:45:00.000+08:00

TouchPal is a software keyboard with a patent-pending English input method to significantly improve the user experience of inputting on touchscreens of handheld devices.

Requirements:

Windows Mobile 5.0
Windows Mobile 6
QVGA (320*240) Touch Screen
More than 2M free space on main memory

Click here to download
the CooTek TouchPal v1.0 free for Pocket PC

Copy this code into your blog if you want to link to the CooTek TouchPal v1.0 page:

Note:
This software will only be free before December 8, 2007. So please hurry up and proceed to download it.

Google Maps Mobile v1.2.0.13

2007-10-11T07:08:00.000+08:00

Take the power of Google Maps with you on your mobile phone.

Real-time traffic — See where the congestion is, and estimate delays in over 30 major US metropolitan areas.

Detailed directions — Whether you plan to walk or drive, your route is displayed on the map itself, together with step-by-step directions.

Integrated search results — Local business locations and contact information appear all in one place, integrated on your map.

Easily movable maps — Interactive maps let you zoom in or out, and move in all directions so you can orient yourself visually.

Satellite imagery — Get a bird's eye view of your desired location.

Requirements:
Windows Mobile Pocket PC

Click here to download
the Google Maps Mobile v1.2.0.13 free for Pocket PC

Copy this code into your blog if you want to link to the Google Maps Mobile v1.2.0.13 page:

Store your phone online

2007-10-11T06:00:00.000+08:00

ZYB stores your phone's contacts, calendar and messages online and connects you with people you know.

Safely store your phone numbers, calendar and texts

Get a copy of your phone's content, so you'll never lose it, even if you lose your phone.

Manage your phone online

Add or edit phone numbers and calendar events on your phone

Transfer content to a new phone

Transfer all your content from your old phone to a new phone

It's fast, easy and free! Sign Up Now or go to https://zyb.com/

HTC TyTN II

2007-10-11T04:45:00.000+08:00

More powerful than any mobile communications device you've seen before, the HTC TyTN II takes global connectivity to the next level. This includes HSDPA, triband 3G and quadband GSM which means you can take the phone nearly everywhere except to CDMA countries.

It also has an internal GPS, WiFi, Windows Mobile® Professional 6 with Direct Push Email, 3 MP camera and a microSD card slot. As a performance, it is fitted with a Qualcomm® MSM 7200 400MHz, 256MB ROM and 128MB RAM.

3D Demo

Windows Mobile® 6 Professional

Tilted 2.8” 240*320 QVGA touch screen

Sliding QWERTY keyboard

built-in GPS

3 mega-pixel auto focus camera

VGA camera for 3G/UMTS video-calling

HTC Home menu screen

Tri-band UMTS with Quad-band GSM/GPRS/Edge

HSDPA up to 3.6 Mbps HSUPA

ROM 256MB and RAM 128MB

360 degree 3 way jog wheel paired with OK button

microSD card slot

WiFi 802.11 b/g , Bluetooth 2.0

TouchFLO Technology

Nokia 6301 UMA Phone

2007-10-10T23:50:00.000+08:00

Nokia has launched the 6301 UMA Phone which offers seamless voice and data mobility across GSM cellular and WLAN networks via Unlicensed Mobile Access (UMA) technology.

With UMA technology, the consumer can use the GSM network or a broadband Internet-connected WLAN network for mobile services. The Nokia 6301 benefits operators as well, allowing them to deliver voice and data services to subscribers over WLAN, substantially increasing mobile service availability while decreasing the costs related to network deployment.

"The convergence of mobile and fixed/land-line technologies means consumers are looking for products that can help make their lives easier," said Peter Ropke, Nokia Senior Vice President.

Orange will be one of the first operators to offer the Nokia 6301, as part of its Unik/Unique portfolio.

Specifications:

2-inch QVGA screen
USB/PC Synchronization
Internal user memory of 30MB and 128MB in-box microSD card, with support for up to 4GB microSD cards
Voice dialing, voice commands and voice recording
MP3 player
FM radio
Integrated hands-free speaker
Talk-time of up to 3.5 hours and a standby time of up to 14 days.

[Source: Nokia]

TwinMOS Mobile Disk F1- Highly Secure Fingerprint

2007-10-10T23:38:00.000+08:00

This is definately for those who are responsible with sensitive data. It has a finger identification system at the tip and the drive is able to encrypt files and decrypt as well. You also can choose to private and public partition.

Features:

Normal Pendrive + FingerPrint Disk

Highly Security

High Speed

Web-based account and password automatic registration function

Easy to use: True plug & play

Toggle Disk between public and security partition

AP Support :
– EZ-Login one LUN Fingerprint enrollment manager
– Auto login of IE
– File security (file in security partition of fingerprint disk only)
– Mobile favorite of IE

[Source: TwinMOS]

DELL XPS M1730

2007-10-08T00:19:00.000+08:00

Dell’s XPS^TM M1730 is a mobile gaming stud. With unique features like the AGEIA^® PhysX^TM Accelerator and the latest next-gen NVIDIA^® SLI^® technology , the M1730 features an awe-inspiring design and cooler-than-thou features like a built-in stats tracker and 16-color, programmable LightFX^TM lighting.

AGEIA^® PhysX^TM processor, the first-ever physics processing unit. The PhysX adds a level of dynamic motion and interaction never before experienced in gaming by accelerating the scale and quality of real-time physics. With PhysX, visual effects such as how fluids flow and how explosions scatter debris are portrayed much more realistically to greatly enhance gameplay on PhysX-enabled games.

Specifications:

Intel^® Core^TM 2 Duo/Extreme Processor

X7900 (2.80GHz, 4M L2 Cache, 800MHz FSB)

T7700 (2.40GHz, 4M L2 Cache, 800MHz FSB)
T7500 (2.20GHz, 4M L2 Cache, 800MHz FSB)

Up to 4GB Dual Channel 667MHz DDR2
Dual 512MB NVIDIA^® GeForce^® 8700M GT
NVIDIA^® SLI^® Technology
Ageia PhysX processing unit
Up to 2 SATA hard drives
Optional RAID 0 and RAID 1 functionality to boost your system performance
17" UltraSharp^TM Wide Screen WUXGA (1920x1200) display with TrueLife^TM
DVD+/-RW¹¹ with Dual Layer DVD+R write capacity
Blu-ray^TM Disc (Optional)
9-cell 85WHr Li-Ion Battery
Integrated 2.0 MP camera
Intel PRO/Wireless 4965 b/g/n
A new module 360 Dell Bluetooth v2.0.

Dallab DX8i

2007-10-07T23:54:00.000+08:00

The Dallab DX8i is a quad-band mobile phone with 2.2" TFT screen, built-in Wi-Fi and running Windows Mobile 5.0 Pocket PC Phone Edition.

Specifications:

Intel XScale® PXA272 Processor at 416 MHz
Quad band GSM 850/900/1800/1900
GPRS/EDGE Data Transfer
2.2" TFT QVGA LCD display with touch screen
262K Colour LCD
240 x 320 pixels resolution
White LED Backlight
Flash Memory 320MB / SDRAM Memory 64MB
Built in Wireless LAN 802.11b compliance / Embedded Antenna
Bluetooth SIG Version 1.2 stack / Embedded Antenna
FM Radio 88.75 - 108 MHz ( Optional RDS Function )
3.0 Megapixels CMOS sensor
Speaker Phone ( Full duplex )
Stereo Headset support
Playback support : WAV / WMA / MP3
Recording via Microphone
Mini USB
Micro SD slotLi-Polymer ( 1400 mAh )
Talk Times about 4 hours *
Standby Time about 150 hours *

* Subject to application software usage and battery power status

[Source: dallab.com]

Samsin SBS-6600 Bluetooth Speaker

2007-10-07T23:43:00.000+08:00

Since the days when the word meant a big box full of valves burbling out the hits of Glenn Miller, the word 'wireless' has often been a misnomer.

These Samsin Bluetooth Speakers operate without any wires - which means you can place each of the speakers in different areas of your room for really expansive sound.

Features:

Wireless Mobile Stereo Speaker with Bluetooth

No Wires Between Speakers (World First)

Stunning and Eye-Catching Design

Play Time: up to 8 hrs

Stand-by Time: up to 240 hrs

Recharging time: approx. 3 ½hrs

Bluetooth v2.0, A2DP, AVRCP

Radiation Power Spec: Class 2 (up to 10m)

Rechargeable Li-Polymer Battery (2ea)

AC Charger, Speaker Pouch (Included)

Impedance : 8 Ohm

S/N Ratio : 70 dB

Freq. Response: 60 ~ 15,000Hz

Max. Output Power : 1.2W/ Ch

Battery Capacity: 880 mAh

Weight: 265 g (with battery)

[Source: http://www.advancedmp3players.co.uk]

iRex iLiad 2nd Edition

2007-10-06T06:00:00.000+08:00

Everything you like to read, like books, newspapers and documents, you can now take along on a device as small and light as a single book.

Even in bright sunlight the display of the iLiad offers you perfect readability.

With the iLiad can you also send, receive and share documents with family, friends or business colleagues.

Product Features

8.1" ePaper, E Ink Display. Read in Full Daylight
Free Software Updates
WiFi, USB, and Ethernet connections
Portable reading for pdfs, Mobipocket Books, HTML, TXT
Stores thousands of documents with external memory

Technical Details

Store all your reading material in one place.
The iLiad 2nd Edtion has optional external memory
Includes protective sleeve.
ePaper is low power. The iLiad lasts up to 15 hours on one charge.
12 month warranty and iRex pays 2 way shipping.

Where to buy

No more paper! Print documents to the iLiad documents folder. Store Mobipocket Books, in the Books folder

Sonic Chair: Sit inside sound

2007-10-06T05:44:00.000+08:00

Have you ever sat inside headphones?

The sonic chair provides a unique audio experience, allowing you to sit at the very centre of a sound system. Whether you enjoy listening to symphony orchestras, rock concerts, or audio books – the integrated satellite speakers are precisely adapted to your ears. The speakers are encased in a carefully crafted body that creates sufficient volume for powerful bass tones, while a specially developed body-focused sound membrane serves as backrest and further augment the lower frequencies – creating the feeling of a live performance.

Lean back, turn up the volume, relax

open design for a highly resonant sound environment
passive and active acoustic insulation (phase angle)
large body-focused sound membrane as backrest
seating ring can be rotated (up to 350°)
pedestal is made of stainless steel with concealed cables, a five-star base optional

Diverse input jacks for peripheral equipment

such as laptops, stereos, CD players, iPods or X-Boxes

Additional features mounted on a folding stainless steel arm:

round sandblasted glass sidetable
integrated computer / monitor: iMac 17” touchscreen or iMac 20” touchscreen
iPod docking station: charger and an iPod jack
integrated monitor: 15” touch display for connection to an external computer

Source: http://www.sonicchair.de/english/index_engl.htm

LG limbers up for Youtube

2007-10-06T05:33:00.000+08:00

Apple TV

2007-10-04T02:58:00.000+08:00

Your computer is the center of your digital life. Your TV is the center of your entertainment life. But what if you want to watch movies, TV shows, movie trailers, podcasts, and photos from your computer on your TV? For one low price, Apple TV brings iTunes to the big screen.

Say you’ve just downloaded The Incredibles from iTunes. Instead of huddling around your computer to watch, you pop some popcorn while your computer wirelessly syncs your new flick to Apple TV. Then you pull up a seat, put up your feet, and pick up the included Apple Remote to play your movie on TV. Give yourself a hand: You've just changed the way you watch digital media.

With Apple TV, you can take your movies, TV shows, music, photos and podcasts from iTunes, and enjoy them in the comfort of your living room on your big screen TV! Apple TV syncs or streams your media from a PC or Mac wirelessly and connects to your TV via an HDMI port or component video and audio ports.

You can streams wirelessly movies or music anywhere.

If you want to watch video from another computer, you can stream it live to your TV via Apple TV. Streamed media travels over your network to your TV — without taking up space on Apple TV’s hard drive. That’s perfect for multicomputer households or when the computer you sync with has more in its iTunes library than will fit on Apple TV. Just choose up to five additional computers from the Sources menu. As long as a computer’s on your network, it can stream to your TV.

Features:

Includes - Remote, power cord and quick start guide.
40GB Built-in Hard Drive
Syncs up to 50 hours of movies and TV shows, up to 9,000 songs, and up to 25,000 pictures.
Can stream content from up to 5 other computers using iTunes
TV Compatibility - Widescreen EDTVs or HDTVs capable of 1080i 60/50Hz, 720p 60/50Hz, 576p 50Hz (PAL format), or 480p 60Hz

Technical Details

device_type: Digital multimedia receiver
Display: None
media_type: Hard disk drive
digital_player_type: None
tuner: None
multimedia_functionality: Digital audio playback, Digital photo playback, Digital video playback
connectivity_protocol: IEEE 802.11n (draft), IEEE 802.11b (Wi-Fi), IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.3 (Ethernet), IEEE 802.3u (Fast Ethernet)

Where to buy

Pair Apple TV with your computer and your TV shows, movies, music, podcasts, and photos sync automatically

Denon DHT-FS3 Home Theater in a Box

2007-10-04T02:39:00.000+08:00

Denon has announced the DHT-FS3 X-SPACE Surround Bar system that brings surround sound to any home cinema setup. The DHT-FS3 relies on wall reflections to generate sound, but what's new here are the broader beams for wider listening area. It can create a virtual surround effect in more irregular rooms than other competitors.

Setting it up is easy - all you need to do is plug it into the audio output from a DVD or satellite box.

Product Features

Simple home theater solution. Single cabinet with 5 drivers using the hot new X-Space Surround Tecnhology to create multi theater experience
25 watts x 5 and 50 watts for subwoofer
Gloss Piano Black Finish
A simple solution for your flat panel audio

Technical Details

Model: DHT-FS3
Item Package Quantity: 1
speaker_type: Home theater speaker system
speakers_response_bandwidth: 45 - 20000 Hz
Speaker Amplification Type: Active
Speaker Connectivity: Wired
Remote Control Description: Remote control
Built In Decoder: Dolby Pro Logic II

The main front speaker unit is an integrated amplifier, Dolby Digital/DTS/Pro-Logic II Decoder, and speaker combo which makes adding surround sound to your existing television quick and easy. The front speaker unit consists of six front-firing 1-way, 3-5/32" (8cm) 6-ohm, video shielded drivers and a 22 watts x 5-channel (speakers) + 40 watts x 1-channel (subwoofer) amplifier with a signal to noise ratio of 100 dB. The six 3-5/32" drivers have a frequency response of 150 Hz to 20,000 Hz. This array of speakers inside the one enclosure offers a simulated surround sound effect due to the system's integrated Dolby Digital, DTS and Pro Logic II decoders. The front speaker unit also features a green LCD display for displaying source, volume and surround information. The rear of the front speaker unit contains the following connections to hookup your audio/video gear.

The subwoofer houses a single, side-firing, 6-19/64" (16cm), 3-ohm cone type woofer. The subwoofer can handle frequencies from 45 Hz to 150 Hz. The subwoofer also feature a rear-firing port for added efficiency and bass response. The subwoofer features a proprietary 2-pin connector on the rear panel for connection to the front speaker unit of the system using the supplied 10' subwoofer cable.

Where to buy

The DHT-FS3 is equipped for both Dolby Digital, the standard DVD audio format, and the optional DTS format

Free Wallpaper

2007-10-03T22:50:00.000+08:00

More.. click here.

Dr.Web anti-virus link checker 1.0.15

2007-10-03T22:25:00.000+08:00

Available for Firefox, Internet Explorer, Opera, and Mozilla's Thunderbird, the free Dr. Web Anti-virus Link Checker extension adds a context-menu option that scans files for viruses before you download them. The program opens up a new window, and even with a 400 MB file it took about 15 seconds to return a green-themed "Clean" window for a virus-free result.

The red-tinted "Infected" pops up if you're about to perform some risky behavior.

Just install the plugin for your browser:

Photoshop 101 - Part 2

2007-09-29T09:21:00.000+08:00

The basics of Photoshop.

7-Zip Portable

2007-09-27T00:11:00.000+08:00

The portable file archiver

7-Zip Portable is the popular 7-Zip packaged as a portable app, so you can take your file archiver with you and work with your compressed 7z, ZIP, GZIP, BZIP2, TAR, RAR files and more on the go. You can place it on your USB flash drive, iPod, portable hard drive or a CD and use it on any computer, without leaving any personal information behind.

Features

7-Zip is a file archiver (compression) utility for Windows with a great array of features including:

High compression ratio in new 7z format with LZMA compression
Supported formats:
- Packing / unpacking: 7z, ZIP, GZIP, BZIP2 and TAR
- Unpacking only: RAR, CAB, ISO, ARJ, LZH, CHM, Z, CPIO, RPM, DEB and NSIS
For ZIP and GZIP formats 7-Zip provides compression ratio that is 2-10 % better than ratio provided by PKZip and WinZip
Self-extracting capability for 7z format
Powerful File Manager

Download Details

File size: 1.1MB (download), 2.1Mb (installed)
Publisher: PortableApps.com (John T. Haller) and the 7-Zip developers
Date updated: November 20, 2006
System Requirements: Windows 95/98/Me/2000/XP/Vista, WINE on Linux/UNIX (visual defects within WINE)
License: Free / Open Source (Launcher: GPL, 7-Zip: LGPL)
Source Code: launcher source (included), 7-Zip source

Download Now 4.42 R2,
Windows, Multilingal 1.1MB

[Source http://portableapps.com]

DOSBox Portable 0.72 Released

2007-09-26T23:46:00.000+08:00

Classic DOS games to go

DOSBox emulates an Intel x86 PC with sound, graphics, mouse and more. DOSBox emulates a 286/386 CPU, supports realmode amd protected mode, has a full virtual file system, support for XMS and EMS, graphics support including Tandy/Hercules/CGA/EGA/VGA/VESA and sound support including SoundBlaster and Gravis Ultra Sound cards. It has excellent compatibility with many classic games.

Learn more about DOSBox...

Download Details

File size: 1.3MB (download), 1.5MB (installed)
Publisher: PortableApps.com and the DOSBox Team
Date updated: August 28, 2007
System Requirements: Windows 98/Me/2000/XP/Vista
License: Free / Open Source (GPL)
Source Code: Launcher (included), DOSBox source

Download Now - Free
0.72 Windows 1.3MB

[Source http://portableapps.com]

WowWee's Roboquad

2007-09-25T23:40:00.000+08:00

This is the commercial that WowWee has created for the Roboquad, their new quirky and cool spider robot that has a multi-modal personality and super advanced infrared sensors.

Roboquad is an inquisitive robot with unusual movements and an advanced sensor array. Change his awareness, activity or aggression levels to completely alter his personality and behaviour. Interact with his long range, deep IR scanner and sound sensor, control him with the full function remote and watch him react to light.

Where to buy?

WowWee’s Roboboa!

2007-09-25T23:24:00.000+08:00

Snakes on a plane! Roboboa is the snake that loves to party.

What is Known So Far

It’s a dancing robot snake with cool lights and moves its’ body in time to music.
It is also a futuristic alarm clock.
It acts as a room sentry that can track motion in the room while holding it within its’ spotlight.
Act as a funky disco speaker for an iPod.
It will have a remote control and you can program up to 40 individual movements into it.
(Rumor) It will have mount points on its’ body for hackers to play with and be able to fire soft projectiles as it strafes a room

Where to buy?

Sony Ericsson MBW-150

2007-09-24T17:31:00.000+08:00

Sony Ericsson announced three new Bluetooth™ watches. Select the one that fits your style from the Bluetooth™ MBW-150 range and enjoy the convenience of controlling your phone from your wristwatch. Created together with Fossil, a world expert in watch technology, this new range of Sony Ericsson MBW-150 Bluetooth™ watches is truly ahead of its time, bringing together contemporary design and cutting edge Bluetooth™ technology.

Features:

- Technically innovative with classic watch design
- Mineral crystal scratch resistant face with antiglare coating
- Discreet yet clear OLED display
- Quartz movements for exact time keeping
- Strong wireless link to phone using Bluetooth™ 2.0
- Digital from mobile phone
Discreet call handling
- Caller ID in display
- Reject/mute call through watch
- Adjust volume

Music player control
-Play, stop, next/previous track
- Adjust volume
SMS/MMS message alert
- Vibrates upon receiving an SMS/MMS
Out of range warning
- Vibration alert at approximately 10 meters from phone
Auto pairing™
- Easy to set up
Water resistant
- Up to 30 meters

http://www.sonyericsson.com

Rumour Mill

2007-09-24T07:10:00.000+08:00

Nintendo is developing iPhone games.
Apple is developing in-car systems for Mercedes.
TomToms will play video.
Surface-style laptops will fight multi-touch Macbooks.
80GB 2nd-gen Zune will launch this year.
LG is developing a washing machine with built-in iPod dock- the track to choose: "You Spin Me Around" by Dead or Alive.
Sony Ericsson is working on a PSP phone with gamer-friendly buttons and rotating screen.

Creative's Zen Stone

2007-09-23T21:13:00.000+08:00

Tiny but potent

Available in six attractive colors, the MP3 Player is set in a glossy finish, designed to suit the aesthetic needs of any user. Featuring user-friendly plug-and-play capabilities, transfer files smoothly from the computer to your ZEN Stone.

SPECIFICATIONS

Capacity: 1GB
Song Capacity: 500 WMAs/ 33hrs (64kbps), 250 MP3/ 16hrs (128kbps)1
Battery Life/ Playtime: Up to 10 hours for continuous audio playback
Battery Type: Rechargeable Li-Ion Polymer (Embedded)
Size: 53.67 x 35.34 x 12.82 mm
Weight: 18.5g
Audio Support: MP3, WMA, Audible
Mass Storage Device: Yes.
Connectivity: USB 1.1/ 2.0
Supported Music Services: Audible (2 and 3)

¹ Based on 4 minutes per song at 64kbps WMA.

Corsair Flash Padlock

2007-09-23T07:07:00.001+08:00

Featuring auto-lock hardware security, Flash Padlock is the best way to secure your data while on the go. This prevents any unauthorized access or “Brute Force” attack to the data on Flash Padlock. Users can program in a PIN, much like they do for an ATM machine, to lock/unlock their data. An easy to use keypad in conjunction with lock/unlock indicator lights makes the Flash Padlock highly intuitive to use. Lastly, the Flash Padlock is fully plug-and-play, and requires no software or drivers to work properly.

Features:

Auto-Locking – Self locking after removal from computer
Customizable PIN – Set your own PIN and make it easy to remember
Easy to Use – Direct keypad access and indicator lights make locking/unlocking simple
Plug and Play – Hardware based security works without installing or running software
Platform independent – Works on Windows, MAC and Linux platforms without the use of software

[Via http://www.corsairmemory.com]

Corsair Intros The Flash Drive With Built-in Display

2007-09-23T07:01:00.000+08:00

Corsair Flash Readout USB drives are designed with user friendliness in mind. Each Flash Readout USB drive has a built in display to show capacity used, free capacity and a personal ID/label. The Bi-stable Cholesteric Display (BCD) retains and displays this information for up to one year without the use of a battery! An 11 character alphanumeric label can be personalized to help you identify the contents. Free storage capacity is shown with a 4 digit display and used space is indicated by a pie chart. Flash Readout drives are High Speed USB 2.0 and backwards compatible with USB 1.1, include a USB extension cable and lanyard. Available in 1GB, 2GB, 4GB, and 8GB capacities the Flash Readout achieves fast read speeds of up to 20MB/s.
Features

Built in display showing volume label, free capacity and used capacity - no battery required!
11 Character programmable alphanumeric label
Plug & Play functionality in Windows® Vista, XP, 2000, ME, Linux 2.4.0 and later, Mac OS 9, X and later.
Lanyard and USB extension cable included
Supports sustained read speed up to 20MB/sec
Supports sustained write speed up to 7MB/sec
Limited 10-year warranty

[Via www.corsairmemory.com]

Skype Portable Version?

2007-09-22T01:34:00.000+08:00

This is only a simple trick and work with Skype 1.4 and above.

Download Skype and install it on any computer.

Find Skype.exe and copy to any directory on your USB Drive

i.e, C:\Program Files\Skype\Phone\Skype.exe

Create a new directory and name it as "data"

Now open a Notepad and create a new file called "skype.bat"

Edit "skype.bat" file and place the following line:

skype.exe /datapath:"Data" /removable

Done. Simply click the batch file to run Skype.

KeePass Password Safe Portable

2007-09-22T01:07:00.000+08:00

Your passwords, secured to go

KeePass Portable is the popular KeePass Password Safe packaged as a portable app, so you can securely carry your email, internet and other passwords with you. You can place it on your USB flash drive, iPod, portable hard drive or a CD and use it on any computer, without leaving any personal information behind.

Download Details

File size: 1.1MB (download), 1.5Mb (installed)
Publisher: PortableApps.com (John T. Haller) and the KeePass Developers
Date updated: April 16, 2007
System Requirements: Windows 95/98/Me/2000/XP/Vista, Wine under *nix (no toolbar)
License: Free / Open Source (Launcher: GPL, KeePass: GPL)
Source Code: launcher source (included), KeePass source

Download Now 1.07
Windows, English 1.1MB

Miranda IM Portable

2007-09-22T01:00:00.000+08:00

Compact, portable instant messaging

Miranda IM Portable is the popular Miranda IM packaged as a portable app, so you can take your instant messaging client on the go.

Download ANSI 0.6.8 for Windows, English, 1.2MB

Download Unicode 0.6.8 for Windows, English, 1.2MB

*ANSI or Unicode? - ANSI will still run on Windows 95, 98 and Me (as well as Windows 2000 and up) but only supports 'standard' languages (French, Italian, Spanish, etc). Unicode can handle advanced script plugins (like Hebrew, Arabic, Greek, Cyrillic, etc) but requires Windows 2000 and up.

Download Details

File size: 1.2MB (download), 1.6Mb (installed)
Publisher: PortableApps.com (John T. Haller) and the Miranda IM team
Date updated: March 14, 2007
System Requirements: Windows 95/98/Me/2000/XP/Vista, Wine on Linux/UNIX
License: Free / Open Source (GPL)
Source Code: Launcher (included), Miranda source

FileZilla Portable

2007-09-22T00:50:00.000+08:00

FTP in your pocket

FileZilla Portable (formerly Portable FileZilla) is the popular FileZilla FTP client packaged as a portable app, so you can take your server list and settings with you. You can place it on your USB flash drive, iPod, portable hard drive or on a CD and use it on any computer, without leaving any personal information behind.

Download Details

File size: 2.3Mb (download), 2.6Mb (installed)
Publisher: PortableApps.com (John T. Haller) and the FileZilla development team
Date added: May 7, 2007
System Requirements: Windows 2000/XP/Vista (95/98/Me: Use FileZilla Portable 2.2.22), Wine on Linux/UNIX
License: Free / Open Source (GPL)
Source Code: Launcher (included), FileZilla source

Download Now

2.2.32 for Windows, Multilingual 2.3MB

Mozilla Thunderbird, Portable Edition

2007-09-21T00:28:00.000+08:00

Real email, on the go™

Mozilla Thunderbird™, Portable Edition is the popular Mozilla Thunderbird email client bundled with a PortableApps.com launcher as a portable app, so you can take your email, address book and account settings with you. You can also add in GPG and Enigmail to encrypt and sign your email.

Features

Mozilla Thunderbird is the safe, fast email client that's easy to use. It has lots of great features including quick message search, customizable views, support for IMAP/POP, RSS support and more. Plus, the portable version leaves no personal information behind on the machine you run it on, so you can take your email and adress book with you wherever you go.

Mozilla Thunderbird, Portable Edition is an integral part of the PortableApps.com Suite™.

Download Details

File size: 6.7MB (download), 25MB (installed)
Publisher: PortableApps.com (John T. Haller) and Mozilla
Date updated: August 2, 2007
System Requirements: Windows 98/Me/2000/XP/Vista, Wine on Linux/UNIX
License: Free / Open Source (Launcher, GnuPG, Enigmail: GPL; Thunderbird: MPL)

Download Now

2.0.0.6 for Windows, English 6.7MB

[Via http://portableapps.com]

Mozilla Firefox, Portable Edition

2007-09-21T00:18:00.000+08:00

Your browser, your way... in your pocket™

Mozilla Firefox_®, Portable Edition is the popular Mozilla Firefox web browser bundled with a PortableApps.com Launcher as a portable app, so you can take your bookmarks, extensions and saved passwords with you.

Features

Mozilla Firefox is a fast, full-featured web browser that's easy to use. It has lots of great features including popup-blocking, tabbed-browsing, integrated search, improved privacy features, automatic updating and more. Plus, thanks to the PortableApps.com launcher bundled in the Mozilla Firefox, Portable Edition, it leaves no personal information behind on the machine you run it on, so you can take your favorite browser along with all your favorite bookmarks and extensions with you wherever you go.

Download Details

File size: 6.1MB (download), ~25Mb (installed)
Publisher: PortableApps.com (John T. Haller) and Mozilla
Date updated: July 31, 2007
System Requirements: Windows 98/Me/2000/XP/Vista, Wine on Linux/UNIX*
* when running under Wine, the system default font will be used
License: Free / Open Source (Launcher: GPL, Firefox: MPL/GPL/LPGL under Mozilla EULA)

Download Now
2.0.0.6 for Windows, English 6.1MB

[Via http://portableapps.com]

10 tips for improving your wireless network

2007-09-20T22:14:00.000+08:00

1. Position your wireless router (or wireless access point) in a central location

When possible, place your wireless router in a central location in your home.

2. Move the router off the floor and away from walls and metal objects (such as metal file cabinets)

Metal, walls, and floors will interfere with your router's wireless signals.

3. Replace your router's antenna

The antennas supplied with your router are designed to be omni-directional, meaning they broadcast in all directions around the router. If your router is near an outside wall, half of the wireless signals will be sent outside your home, and much of your router's power will be wasted. Most routers don't allow you to increase the power output, but you can make better use of the power. Upgrade to a hi-gain antenna that focuses the wireless signals only one direction. You can aim the signal in the direction you need it most.

4. Replace your computer's wireless network adapter

Wireless network signals must be sent both to and from your computer. Sometimes, your router can broadcast strongly enough to reach your computer, but your computer can't send signals back to your router.

Laptops with built-in wireless typically have excellent antennas and don't need to have their network adapters upgraded.

5. Add a wireless repeater

Wireless repeaters extend your wireless network range without requiring you to add any wiring. Just place the wireless repeater halfway between your wireless access point and your computer, and you'll get an instant boost to your wireless signal strength.

6. Change your wireless channel

Wireless routers can broadcast on several different channels, similar to the way radio stations use different channels. In the United States and Canada, these channels are 1, 6, and 11. Just like you'll sometimes hear interference on one radio station while another is perfectly clear, sometimes one wireless channel is clearer than others. Try changing your wireless router's channel through your router's configuration page to see if your signal strength improves.

You don't need to change your computer's configuration, because it'll automatically detect the new channel.

7. Reduce wireless interference

If you have cordless phones or other wireless electronics in your home, your computer might not be able to "hear" your router over the noise from the other wireless devices. To quiet the noise, avoid wireless electronics that use the 2.4GHz frequency. Instead, look for cordless phones that use the 5.8GHz or 900MHz frequencies.

8. Update your firmware or your network adapter driver

Router manufacturers regularly make free improvements to their routers. Sometimes, these improvements increase performance. To get the latest firmware updates for your router, visit your router manufacturer's Web site.

9. Pick equipment from a single vendor

While a Linksys router will work with a D-Link network adapter, you often get better performance if you pick a router and network adapter from the same vendor. Some vendors offer a performance boost of up to twice the performance when you choose their hardware: Linksys has the SpeedBooster technology, and D-Link has the 108G enhancement.

10. Upgrade 802.11b devices to 802.11g

802.11b is the most common type of wireless network, but 802.11g is about five times faster.

Nokia Mini Speakers MD-6

2007-09-20T21:51:00.000+08:00

Making a big stereo sound

The Nokia Mini Speakers MD-6 are for you if you like to enjoy full stereo sound on the move. This innovative design puts portability and great sound together in one pocket-sized speaker system. Add built-in cable management and FM radio and you've got a tidy little package.

With Nokia Mini Speakers MD-6 you can:

enjoy big stereo sound from pocket-sized speakers
share your favorite music anywhere, with anyone, for up to 27 hours!
tune in using the built-in FM radio antenna
flip the cover and protect the speakers

Levi's mobile phone demo video

2007-09-20T01:23:00.000+08:00

Adsense Goes Mobile

2007-09-20T01:08:00.000+08:00

Google is launching AdSense for Mobile, which will allow marketers to place contextual ads on sites viewed via mobile devices. The company has been running mobile ads through its auction-based AdWords program since mid-2006. Now it will be automatically converting AdWords ads to text ads that will appear when someone accesses a participating Web site on a mobile device. The Web sites must be optimized for mobile browsers first.

Sadly Google do not offer AdSense for Mobile in Malaysia yet. AdSense for Mobile will be available in the U.S., England, France, Italy, Germany, Spain, Ireland, Russia, The Netherlands, Australia, India, China and Japan.

LEVI'S® MOBILE PHONE

2007-09-19T11:42:00.000+08:00

New Addition to The Levi’s® Accessory Collection is unveiled in Paris.

FROM THREADS TO WIRE:
LEVI’S® INTRODUCES MOBILE PHONE

The Levi's® phone embraces mobile technology and enables young people to connect, enjoy music, exchange images and videos whilst on the go.

The functional essence of the Levi's® brand’s design philosophy is perfectly captured by the phone’s compact design and sturdy riveted steel casing. A unique detachable chain provides a clever design solution that allows users to fasten their phone to their jeans or bags.

”Technology is at the heart of today’s youth culture and mobile phones are the ultimate accessory. Adding a mobile phone to our collection is a natural progression for Levi's®, a brand that is driven to meet the desires of young people”, says You Nguyen, Senior Vice President of Levi's® Product.

The Levi's® phone is offered in metallic silver, black and brown copper. Stylish feminine “shiny silver” and “shiny sand” editions, featuring a ‘mirror’ screen have also been created for the fashion forward.

The Levi's® phone is under license by Paris-based ModeLabs Group. It will be available in selected stores throughout Europe as of September 2007.

eu.levi.com/mobile

Join Banner Exchange for free

2007-09-18T22:32:00.000+08:00

Improve your site traffic and visibility by joining banner exchange network completely free of charge. There is no recruiting needed. All you have to do is sign up and let network do the rest by display banners on your website and earn credits for your banner displays.

READ MORE

How Much Is Your Blog Worth?

2007-09-16T00:31:00.001+08:00

Inspired by Tristan Louis's research into the value of each link to Weblogs Inc.

When Weblogs Inc. was bought by AOL, Tristan Louis did the math. He figured out how much each blog in the Weblogs Inc. stable was worth, based on their Technorati rank.

Just enter your blog URL to see how much it's "worth" using the Weblogs/AOL math.

Give it a try!

My blog is worth $5,080.86.
How much is your blog worth?

The Nofollow Attribute

2007-09-14T23:06:00.000+08:00

In early 2005, Google announced that hyperlinks with rel="nofollow" attribute, would not influence the link target's ranking in the search engine's index. Yahoo and MSN search engines also respect this tag.

The purpose of the rel="nofollow" attribute is to create HTML links which can be viewed and clicked by normal web users, but which will not be counted as a link by the search engines.
From now on, when Google sees the attribute rel="nofollow" on hyperlinks, those links won't get any credit when Google rank websites in their search results.

For example, this is how the HTML markup for an ordinary link might look:

<a href="http://ibytes.blogspot.com">ibytes</a>

This is how the link would look after the nofollow attribute has been added,
with the attribute portion shown in bold

<a href="http://ibytes.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">ibytes</a>

This would also be acceptable, as order of elements within the anchor tag
makes no difference:

<a rel="nofollow" href="http://ibytes.blogspot.com" >ibytes</a>

FoxyTunes 2.9.6

2007-09-12T17:06:00.000+08:00

From Alex Sirota: FoxyTunes is an Extension for Mozilla Firefox that supports the Mozilla Suite and Mozilla Thunderbird. It allows you to control your favorite media player without leaving the browser. The controls are positioned on the status bar or one of the toolbars, so no extra space is wasted. FoxyTunes has several nice features. You can control the playback, adjust the volume, and see what's playing. Many more features are in development, among them advanced music-related searches.

Version 2.9.6 adds support for VLC Media Player as well as Signature for Thunderbird.

Download Now (601.36K)

Tested spyware free

License:Free
Requirements: Windows 2000/XP, Mozilla Firefox 1.5
Limitations: No limitations
Date Added:August 23, 2007

[Via Download.com]

HandyCafe 2.1.34 se

2007-09-12T16:48:00.000+08:00

From Ates Software: HandyCafe is the best solution for your cybercafe. Firewall option enables you to restrict Web sites, connections and to filter Web sites. You are not supposed to change any network or computer settings for installation. Remote management option enables you to control client desktop from server. You can also browse client computer without network sharing. You can create your own language file. You can set advanced restrictions or application restrictions, create members, track bytes received/sent, get reports, pause/resume time, create multiple pricing for members, control console applications (PlayStation, Chess, Back Gammon), control cafeteria, wakeup/shutdown/reboot all computers, get screenshots. Version 2.1.34 se may include unspecified updates, enhancements, or bug fixes.

Note: The Download Now link will download a small installer file to your desktop. Remain online and double-click the installer to proceed with the actual download (13,8MB).

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License:Free
Requirements: Windows 98/Me/2000/XP/2003 Server
Limitations: Banner fields belong to Ates Software
Date Added:May 5, 2006

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The world's smallest full-featured pc

2007-09-11T21:55:00.000+08:00

It's the office slave dream. The OQO model 2 Ultra PC delivers extended and uncompromised access to the internet, email, and business applications with built-in WiFi and Bluetooth.

Available with 1.5GHz CPU, 60GB HDD, and 1GB RAM, 5" sliding WVGA LCD screen, integrated thumb keyboard and track stick, and capacitive TouchScrollers™. The OQO supports Microsoft's next generation operating system, Windows Vista™ for anytime/anywhere productivity.

Nokia N800

2007-09-10T00:21:00.000+08:00

Access the Web on a portable internet tablet

* High-resolution widescreen display with improved viewing angle
* Opera 8
* Adobe® Flash® 9 browser plug-in

Internet communications

* Skype support
* Internet calling with integrated webcamera
* Instant Messaging
* Multi-protocol email client
* Full screen finger keyboard

Access to internet media at home and on-the-go

* High quality stereo speakers
* Media player
* UPnP architecture
* Real Rhapsody
* Expandable mass memory

Size

* Weight: 206 g
* Length: 75 mm
* Width: 144 mm
* Thickness: 13 (/18) mm

Display

* High-resolution touch screen (800 x 480 pixels) with up to 65,536 colors

Memory and Storage

* DDR RAM 128MB
* Flash 256MB, 128 MiniSD with extender included in sales package
* Two internal memory card slots, compatible with SD, MicroSD, MiniSD, MMC, and RS-MMC. Supports memory cards up to 8GB. SD cards over 2GB must be SDHC compatible.

Operating Times

* Browsing time- up to 3.5 hours
* Standby time- up to 13 days

Operating system

* Internet Tablet OS 2007 edition

UMPC Future?

2007-09-10T00:15:00.000+08:00

Mobile devices of the future look pretty cool.

Archos 404 and 604 Personal Media Player

2007-09-10T00:05:00.000+08:00

Get Connected hosts Mike Agerbo and AJ Vickery take a look at the Archos 404 and 604. Check out these Personal Media Players (PMP) that will help keep you entertained during those long plane rides.

Photoshop 101 - Part 1

2007-09-09T23:56:00.000+08:00

The basics of Photoshop. Enjoy the video :)

Portable Video: What to look for?

2007-09-09T23:13:00.000+08:00

Format
You need to decide whether you are happy lugging your DVDs arround or having the know-how and patience to rip them into MP4s for a hard drive.

Screen size
Hardened movie enthusiasts might be happy only with an expansive 8in screen. Most jukeboxs and portable Media Centers have a 3.5in display which doesn't yet match DVD players.

Unit size
Through not quiet pocketable, most player are neat packages that vary in relation to screen size.

Battery life
Make sure this is at least 2.5 hours.

How to Create a Web 2.0-Style Logo

2007-09-05T13:31:00.001+08:00

Tutorial how to create a Web 2.0-Style logo using Adobe Photoshop.

Photoshop CS3 Preview - The New Interface

2007-09-05T13:15:00.000+08:00

In this video from the lynda.com Online Training Library, join best-selling author and Photoshop guru Deke McClelland as he delves into one of the biggest changes in Photoshop CS3 - the new Interface! We've released the most comprehensive training on this subject in the industry, and we're giving it away to everyone! Check out the 18 more movies in this One on One video training title FREE at www.lynda.com.

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Super-Charged Bird

2007-09-04T23:07:00.001+08:00

Mozilla's new baby, Thunderbird 2 takes Mozilla email client one step further. Thunderbird 2 features many new enhancements to help you better manage your unruly inbox, and stay informed.

Advanced Folder Views
Message Tagging
Message History Navigation

Easy Access to Popular Web Mail Services

Thunderbird 2 makes it even easier to integrate and use various Web mail accounts from one inbox. Gmail and .Mac users can access their accounts in Thunderbird by simply providing their user names and passwords.

If you've been using Outlook, Thunderbird has got the process of importing the setting down to a science. Everything from contact folders, and email account settings are imported and fitted in place without glitch.

TOSHIBA 32GB SDHC card

2007-09-04T22:47:00.000+08:00

Looks like SDHC has finally fulfilled its potential. According to Toshiba, its first ever 32GB SDHC memory card and the 8GB microSDHC card will go into mass production from January 2008. While 16GB SDHC card will be produced on a large scale from October 2007 onwards.

Toshiba’s 32GB SDHC card, 16GB full size SDHC card and the 8GB microSDHC card can be used with cameras, mobile phones as well as digital audio players.

Nokia 6110 Navigator

2007-09-03T23:16:00.000+08:00

Can't afford the N95? How about a navigator then? Unlike N95, the navigator uses the Route 66 GPS software. One city map is standard and if you need more, you would have to fork out money. Nokia 6110 Navigator runs on the latest Symbian OS v9.2 and has 40MB internal memory. There is a TransFlash/MicroSD memory expansion slot.

Key features:

Find your way by car or on foot: your Nokia 6110 Navigator has a built-in voice-guided 3D GPS navigation system and local maps pre-installed on the memory card
Use turn-by-turn voice-guided navigation directly from your Nokia 6110 Navigator
Access maps and location information quickly and easily with the dedicated Navigator key
Download maps quickly and surf the web via high-speed 3.5G
View maps, navigation guidance, and location information clearly on the 2.2" QVGA TFT color screen
Take snapshots of places you've been using the 2-megapixel camera with panoramic mode
Keep your images crystal clear with the sliding lens protector
Listen to your text messages and email read aloud to you by your phone with Message Reader, with quick access from the My Own key

Parrot BOOMBOX

2007-09-01T21:14:00.000+08:00

This black box provides a massive soundstage for streaming tunes from your F300. It pumps out 60W of great-sounding power from your mobile, MP3 player, computer and any other device via Bluetooth or a standard headphone jack but you need to make sure the device supports the A2DP (stereo Bluetooth) profile.

Apacer DDR3-1600MHz

2007-08-31T22:22:00.000+08:00

In addition to the DDR3 1066/1333 models, Apacer Technology has announced the world's first DDR3-1600MHz overclocking module that has full support for Intel's Bearlake* desktop chipset. This high-level DDR3 range delivers higher performance, lower energy consumption and has a greater capacity.

Equipped with an 8-bit prefetch design, a computing speed of 800-1600MHz compared to DDR2 which using the 4-bit prefetch design with a computing speed 400-800MHz and voltage is at 1.5V unliked DDR2 which is controlled at 1.8V.

The Apacer DDR3 desktop range includes the DDR3-1066MHz and DDR3-1333MHz both with 512KB and 1GB models.

*Intel 3 Series Chipset Family

Online PowerPoint by Google

2007-08-31T22:11:00.000+08:00

With its Internet Office packet, Google is directly attacking Microsoft for months. What was missing in the packet was a presentation tool such as PowerPoint. Google has solved this problem by purchasing the company Tonic System. However i'm not sure when this online tool will be launched.

CPU utility software

2007-08-30T23:44:00.000+08:00

You can now alter BIOS setting in Windows via CRYSTAL CPUID. Crystal CPUID is a CPU utility software. With Crystal CPUID, the multiplier and the core voltage of Pentium 4 (3 GHz and above) and AMD Athlon can be controlled.

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