Technology Secret

New HP Elite Autofocus Webcam

youngmaze18 — Sat, 12 Apr 2008 05:57:58 +0000

The famous American information technology corporation specializing in PC, notebook computers and other technology related products, HP has announced the launch of its new 3-megapixel webcam – HP Elite AutoFocus Webcam, which able to capture up to 12-Megapixel still image through software interpolation.

Features Of HP Elite Autofocus Webcam:

3-Megapixel sensor with Autofocus in a stylish webcam: get HD video quality and keep the image always sharp and focused
Unique easy clip option: for stable, secure and easy to attach to select HP monitors
Tilt and Pan: easily adjust your webcam to let you show what you want while maintaining a stable connection to your monitor
HP Instant Chat button: press one button to automatically launch your preferred Instant Messaging program* and your webcam controls (Magic-i)
ArcSoft Magic-i: enhance your video conferencing experience with fun special effects. Magic-I also keeps all your webcam controls in one application and allows you save up to 5 user profiles so you are looking good wherever you use your webcam
Certified high-speed USB 2.0: take full advantage of your broadband access and enjoy up to 30 frames per second for smooth and natural body motion
Privacy cover: slide the privacy cover when you don’t want to be seen. The colored shade helps you identify if the privacy cover is on or off
Comprehensive software included: manage your online chat with ArcSoft Magic-i, capture, edit and share short videos with Arcsoft VideoImpression and ArcSoft WebCam Companion, and edit and retouch photos with HP Photosmart Essential
Integrated stereo microphone and plug and play USB connection for easy installation
Compatible with AIM, Windows Live Messenger, Skype and Yahoo! Messenger

The new, elegantly designed HP Elite Autofocus Webcam is expected to be available on April 6 for $99.

Super-Slim BenQ T60 Handset

youngmaze18 — Sat, 12 Apr 2008 05:54:20 +0000

The well-known Taiwanese company specializing in the manufacturing of computing, communications, and consumer electronics devices, BenQ has announced its new super-slim BenQ T60 cellphone that received the internationally-renowned red dot design award. Measuring a mere 8.9mm thin, the phone obviously is aimed to target at the sophisticated, style-conscious consumers.

According to the company, the BenQ T60 will sport a 2.2-inch QVGA (320×240 resolution) TFT LCD display, 3.2-megapixel camera, FM radio, stereo Bluetooth (A2DP) and USB connectivity.

However, the BenQ T60 mobile phone’s battery life is just rated at a disappointing maximum of 2.5 hours of talk time, while standby time has been rated at 200 hours.

New Vivitar DVR565HD

youngmaze18 — Sat, 12 Apr 2008 05:48:35 +0000

The manufacturer of cameras, DV recorders, lenses, flashes, and slide projectors, Vivitar has recently introduced its new, sleek and compact pocket-sized digital camcorder – DVR565HD, which able to record high definition (HD) 720p in H.264/MPEG4, with a frame rate of 30 frames per second.

As what you see in the photo, the new Vivitar DVR565HD DV camcorder will feature 3-inch flip-out LCD screen display, which aimed to enhance your “capturing video” experience.

The new Vivitar DVR565HD camcorder that stores movies on SD memory card (up to 4GB) will be available in silver and black colours, but no words on its launch date and price yet.

Ion U-Record Converts Audio Cassette Contents to Digital Audio Format for iPod Player

youngmaze18 — Sat, 12 Apr 2008 05:37:25 +0000

If you still have the favorite old cassette that would like to turn it into MP3 format for easy storage in computer hard disk, you can rely on this device. Named as Ion U-Record, it digitizes any usable ancient cassette’s analog contents to be playable in modern computer system and portable media devices such as Apple iPod.

The little box is equipped with both the audio RCA input port and USB output interface that can be connected to any computer USB host 2.0 port. On one end, the RCA input sources from tape player and once the conversion from analog to digital has been done by the kit, the digital content will be sent to computer system via USB interface for further processing. Besides, it has built in pre amplifier that able to connect directly to computer with simple setup.

The kit is bundled with necessary software to further convert it to specific format suitable for different media players. Not only that, its Audacity software pack will able to maintain original audio quality by suppressing hissing noise inhibited in audio clips. Priced at $49.99, it is a useful tool that able to reduce generation gap just similar to Digital Film Scanner.

JayBird Bluetooth Headset Designed For Outdoor Activists

youngmaze18 — Sat, 12 Apr 2008 05:30:59 +0000

Are you an active person who must have your music when you’re jogging or running? Bluetooth headset will keep your headphones on even when your feet are devouring the miles. The JayBird JB-200i-01 is an elegantly designed Bluetooth headset to give you maximum listening pleasure without cramping your style.

With Bluetooth-enabled function, JayBird JB-200i-01 can transmit stereo audio and phone calls from compatible cell phones or MP3 players. It works with an incredible number of Bluetooth devices. If you don’t have any Bluetooth device, you can still use the JayBird JB 200i-01 headset. Just get an additional Bluetooth adapter for iPod or the Bluetooth adapter for MP3 (works with any device that has a regular 3.5 mm headphone jack).

The JayBird headset is water or sweat resistant and is able to work under extreme conditions. You don’t have to worry that it will get damaged even if it is raining or if it dropped into water while you are doing outdoor activities. This Bluetooth-enabled headset fit nicely on your ears and it is secured with a loop behind the ear. Besides that, the design of the headset also enables users to wear their sunglasses at the same time as they’re wearing the headset. The JayBird JB-200i-01 comes with a charging dock or U.S.B. cable to replenish the internal battery. The battery can last for about 6 hours of active use.

Users can purchase the Jaybird headset online. The JB-200i-01 with iPod adapter costs $160 or you can pay $130 for the model without the adapter.

New RadTech ProCable iPhone Headset

youngmaze18 — Sat, 12 Apr 2008 05:23:49 +0000

The US-based manufacturer providing accessories and protective solutions for personal computers, iPods and other digital devices, RadTech has launched a new pair of headphones for Apple iPhone, dubbed as ProCable In-Ear Isolation Headset for iPhone, aiming to provide iPhone users a clean and focused listening experience.

Features Of Radtech ProCable iPhone Headset:

Affordable, high quality in-ear headset for iPhone
Super-soft eartips provide hours of comfortable wearing
Audiophile-grade drivers deliver outstanding sonic performance
Small diameter audio jack fits iPhone perfectly
Sound Valve Technology enhances personal safety and useability
Rugged solid billet construction withstands extreme abuse
Tough, flexible cabling with strain-relieved terminations
Can be worn with cable in front or behind head

The new RadTech ProCable iPhone headset is available now in black and silver colors for about $25.

Western Digital Launches My Passport Elite Portable USB Drives

youngmaze18 — Sat, 12 Apr 2008 04:55:26 +0000

The well-known manufacturer of a large proportion of the world’s hard disks, Western Digital has recently launched a new line of external/portable USB drives, named as My Passport Elite, which weights less than 5 ounces, aiming to make it easy to carry the important files and e-mail between work and home or on the road and keeping them in sync.

Key Features Of Western Digital My Passport Elite:

Capacity gauge that enables users to know at-a-glance how much space is available
Powerful automatic backup software lets users designate files and folders for automatic and continuous backup
Synchronization software that lets users sync their changes and protect their information with 128-bit encryption
Retrieve forgotten files from any MioNet-enabled PC (compatible with Windows only) and copy them to My Passport Elite with MioNet installed allowing users to retrieve forgotten files from the road using the unique MioNet Key software
Plug-and-play capability with gaming consoles (Xbox 360 and Sony PS3) to make it easy to play music and view photos and video files on a TV

“Your digital content is as personal today as photos in shoeboxes and racks of CDs were yesterday,” said Jim Welsh, vice president and general manager of WD’s branded products and consumer electronics groups. “The device that securely holds your content should be just as personal. Having listened to our customers, we are expanding the options available on our WD Passport family of personal storage devices with more features, content management functions and fashionable design.”

The new Western Digital’s My Passport Elite portable USB drives that comes with four elegant, soft-touch colors including bronze, titanium, westminster blue and cherry red is available now at 250 GB and 320 GB storage capacities for about $170 and $200, respectively.

The ‘Tiny’ Challenge by Modu Mobile Group

youngmaze18 — Sat, 12 Apr 2008 04:50:35 +0000

How small can a mobile phone be? An Israeli company, Modu Mobile, released a tiny mobile phone weighing around 40.1g and measuring 72mm x 37mm x 7.8mm. Modu Mobile which was funded by Dov Moran, who sold msystems to SanDisk claimed that this newly launched handset is the world’s smallest and lightest mobile phone available. The Modu phone was designed in a very unique way. It can operate as a standalone phone and also can be fitted into different cases or so called ‘jackets’. Users can slot the underlying Modu phone to different jackets from time to time to have different graphics or color schemes on its display. Besides, users also can slot the Modu phone to some jackets which can enhance or add extra functions of the original device. For instance, users can slot Modu into a GPS device to display maps for addresses that a user has saved on the phone. A home cordless phone could display numbers and other address book information when a Modu is plugged into its base.

To gain better popularity and a bigger market share, Modu Mobile Group has started negotiation with other conglomerates to customize suitable jackets for Modu phone. Modu has announced that the Universal Music Group will develop jackets with preloaded content from its artists and music-themed designs for Modu Phone. Other than that, Modu Mobile also signed strategic partnerships with some major network operators like Telecom Italia’s mobile division TIM, Russia’s BeeLine and Cellcom in Israel.

As the mobile phone industry becomes more and more competitive nowadays, it is very difficult for a new brand to survive and compete with market leaders such as Nokia, Samsung, Sony Ericsson, Motorola, etc. provided the business model and strategy are completely different. The “jacket” concept introduced by Modu Mobile is quite innovative. Another innovative idea to cater to the mobile phone market is the zzzPhone which allows customers to customize their preferred features and place direct orders from the manufacturer online.

This is a summary of the Features of the Modu Mobile concept phone:

Ability to send/receive SMS
Speaker
Bluetooth
MP3 Player
Minimum 1GB of storage
Can act as mass storage USB Flash Drive

Samsung Releases Anycall Haptic Cellphone

youngmaze18 — Sat, 12 Apr 2008 04:43:43 +0000

The Korean consumer electronics giant, Samsung has recently announced the launch of its Anycall Haptic premium touchscreen phone (model: SCH-W420/SPH-W4200), which can use 22 different types of vibration to simulate actual feels and actions.

In addition, the new Samsung Anycall Haptic phone also features a large 3.2-inch WQVGA widescreen (16:9) display, 2-megapixel digital camera, full Internet browser, Bluetooth 2.0 and terrestrial DMB TV.

“The first generation was ordinary mobile phones, and the second generation was touch-screen phones. The Haptic Phone is a third-generation phone that stimulates users’ sensations,” said Jang Dong-hoon, vice president of Samsung. “We will continue to show premium handsets that have innovative user interface.”

The new and slim Samsung Anycall Haptic phone which measures only 12.1 mm thickness is available in Korea, but no words on its availability at other countries yet.

Watch a Korean TV commercial of the Samsung AnyCall Haptic below, which includes Korean pretty girl – Jeon Ji Hyun.

New iRiver NV Life

youngmaze18 — Sat, 05 Apr 2008 05:03:37 +0000

The leading manufacturer of digital audio players and other portable media products, iRiver has recently introduced its new portable media player in Korea – NV Life, which combines PMP’s “entertainment activity” (such as music, video) and GPS functionality in a single electronic device, running on Windows CE 5.0.

According to the company, the iRiver NV Life features a MagicEye MMSP2 + Dual-Core CPU, 7-inch WVGA (800×480 WVGA resolution) screen display, T-DMB (terrestrial digital multimedia broadcasting) television and FM radio.

The new iRiver NV Life portable media player that comes with 2GB or 4GB of flash memory storage are now available in Korea for 328,000 won ($335) and 358,000 won ($365), respectively.