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Lenovo ThinkPad W700ds w/ Dual Screen
Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: CES, Design, PC / Laptop,
Lenovo has unveiled the first laptop with double LCD screens. The ThinkPad W700ds will make its debut at the CES 2009, and has both a 17-inch and 10.2-inch display that can tilt up to 30º. Their “mobile workstation” weighs 4.98 kilos and holds up to 8GB of DDR3 memory. Choose between an Intel Core 2 Quad processors and a Nvidia Quadro FX 3700M GPU with CUDA parallel processing. With about 2 hours of battery life, it also features a built-in WACOM digitizer electronic drawing pad. Expect to pay a pricey $3,600.00.
Read More 
| ComputerWorld
Gallery: Lenovo ThinkPad W700ds w/ Dual Screen
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That time of year is approaching yet again - you know, the one where thousands pick up a week-long sickness, you are achey, cranky, and also excited by the atmosphere and all that is going on around you? No, I’m not talking about winter, I’m talking about CES. This year, thankfully, we are looking forward to a much more laid back style, without sacrificing the up-to-the-minute coverage, since we will be hanging out at CntrStg during the event, which is basically going to be a BlogHaus done right. If you’ve never been to CES, and just come here for the coverage, then all you need to know is that we will be even more equipped to hit you with all the important CES news. If you are curious, you can learn more about the happenings of CntrStg on their Twitter page.
Gallery: CES is coming up, find us at CntrStg
Plastic Logic E-Newspaper
Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: CES, Corporate News, Misc. Tech, Wireless / WiFi,
Plastic Logic’s black-and-white bendable plastic substrate e-newspaper is about to be sprung. Larger than the Kindle and eReader, it has a full 8.5 x 11-inch display and works by gesturing. The device can be continuously updated wirelessly and can both store and display hundreds of books, documents, and newspaper pages. It is compatible with Word, Excel and Powerpoint files as well as PDFs. Available during the first half of 2009, the price and name should be announced at the next CES.
Read More | The New York Times
Gallery: Plastic Logic E-Newspaper
WowWee has finally moved on from their inane Chatterbots to bring us all the Tribot, which we first introduced you to in February from the CES. Obviously named for its three-wheeled base, the bot can move in 8 directions (including diagonal.)The kewl tilt trigger button allows you to move him in directions by just moving the remote around. He will also tell jokes and stories and refers to himself as “the most rad robot in the galaxy.”
Wait, there’s more. Use Tribot as a guard against alien bots or dogs, as an alarm that needs a tap on the head to shut him up, challenge him to a game of hide and seek, or play one of three driving games. We would have been happy if he just cleaned up our room.
Read More | Tribot Product Page
Gallery: WowWee Tribot
PoV Webcam Available
Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Accessories, USB, Cameras, CES, CES 2008, PC / Laptop,
IPEVO has finally launched their new PoV Webcam on their online store. Debuting at the CES 2008, the camera is detachable and pen-shaped so that you can point and shoot at yourself, hesitant loved ones in the kitchen, or pets performing silly tricks. The PoV is compatible with Skype, Yahoo, MSN, AOL, and other IMs, has an adjustable manual focus and digital zoom, and plugs into your USB1.1 or 2.0. Also available at Frys Electronics this month, it comes with a price of $39.99.
(Thanks, Noe)
Read More | IPEVO
Gallery: PoV Webcam Available
See Bugs Better With Improved EyeClops
Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: CES, CES 2008, Misc. Tech, Science, Toys,
We aren’t all that crazy about gadgets that have the potential to hurt any living creature under the guise of science, but apparently the JAKKS EyeClops was so well received that they updated the device. It now has 3 lenses for 100x, 200x and 400x magnifications. You can still play back images on your TV so your whole family can be freaked out by spiders. This would be particularly meaningful if you had at least a 42-inch screen. There is now an optional vacuum with detachable lid so that you can suck up the little buggers. The new and improved EyeClops will still be available for $50.00 this fall with the vacuum costing an additional $15.00.
Read More | JAKKS
Gallery: See Bugs Better With Improved EyeClops
Aura Mobile BT Covers Your Conference Calls
Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Smartphones, CES, CES 2008, Misc. Tech, Wireless / WiFi,
One of the honorees at this year’s CES was Spracht’s Aura Mobile BT. The Bluetooth gadget turns your cell phone, computer (VoIP) or cordless home phone into a conference phone. It features a dual speaker system and external microphone. It comes packaged with power adapter, car charger, and VoIP and wireless phone cables so that you can take it along with you wherever you go. The price for the lightweight, diminutive Aura is $129.95.
Read More | Spracht
Gallery: Aura Mobile BT Covers Your Conference Calls
Bluetrek Makes BIZZ Available
Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Smartphones, CES, Music, Portable Audio / Video, Storage, Wireless / WiFi,
Bluetrek has claimed that it has the planet’s first headset that not only is wireless but acts as a storage unit. Making its debut at the recent CES, BIZZ appears to be your ordinary hands-free earpiece with 6 hours of talk time and 10 days of standby. With USB 2.0 charging, it also features up to 8GB of flash memory with a microSD card. The BIZZ, which weighs a mere 10g (including its ear hook,) has been launched in the UK with a price of ~£40 (~$80.00.) Check with Bluetrek for distribution near you.
Read More | Pocket-lint
Gallery: Bluetrek Makes BIZZ Available
Refurbished OQO 02 units available
Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Accessories, CES, CES 2007, Music, PC / Laptop, Peripherals, Wireless / WiFi,
OQO has opened its online outlet store that carries their refurbished UMPCs at some excellent price points. Their second generation mobile PC, unveiled at the 2007 CES, features 1.2GHz CPU, holds 512MB SDRAM, has a 40GB HDD and WiFi/Bluetooth capability. Prices begin at $999.00 and come with a 1 year warranty.
The site also offers a portable docking station with optical drive and multiple ports for $299.00 and the iGo Stowaway Bluetooth Travel Mouse with optical pickup and scroll wheel (compatible with the UMPC 02 ) for $79.00.
Read More | OQO via Mobility Today
Gallery: Refurbished OQO 02 units available
Somehow we managed to overlook this rather unique ornithopter from our CES reports. Interactive Toy’s i-Fly Vamp is less than 10-inches, will soar both indoors and out, and is recommended for those over the chronological age of 8. It features a built-in lithium polymer battery that can last up to 30 minutes. The controller itself need 6 AA batteries. We have to admit the kewlest feature, however, is that glowing red eye. The Vamp is available at Radio Shack for $35.99, recently marked down $5.00. Here’s looking at you, kid.
Read More | Interactive Toy
Gallery: i-Fly Vamp Peers in the Dark
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