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Epson Stylus Photo PX650 announced
Posted by Mark Rollins Categories: Accessories, PC / Laptop, Peripherals,
One of the signs of the times when it comes to printers is that we no longer require a computer to make them work. This is the case for the Epson Stylus Photo PX650, a printer that is more for digital photographers rather than PC users.
The PX650 features PictBridge support, a memory card slot, for copying and scanning at 1,200 DPI resolution. It also gives you a 2.5 inch LCD screen, so the user can crop and edit right at the printer.
The Epson Stylus Photo PX650 should be available sometime after September in the US for about $215. It comes with a pack of photo paper, and the Claria Photographic Ink that the printer uses is supposed to last two hundred years.
Read More 
| Pocket Lint
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Shintaro Wireless Media Center Keyboard
Posted by Mark Rollins Categories: Accessories, USB, Peripherals, Wireless / WiFi,
I know that some of you out there like wireless keyboards, so you might appreciate the Shintaro Wireless Media Center Keyboard. The main feature here is a built-in 400dpi trackpad, as well as integrated Media Center hotkeys, volume buttons, plus a USB receiver dongle. The keyboard is powered by 2 AA batteries, and can be purchased for $57.
Read More | Shintaro
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Pocket-sized Audio 2 DJ
Posted by Mark Rollins Categories: Accessories, Music, Peripherals, Portable Audio / Video,
I had no idea that there was a market for audio interfaces for DJs, but there is a whole world of DJing that I am completely oblivious to.
Native Instruments has come out with the Audio 2 DJ, a pocket-sized audio interface for DJs that “boasts the ultra-loud, professional sound quality needed to rock the world’s biggest clubs”. It should be available in September for a price of about $119.
Can’t wait? Watch the YouTube video of this guy free-running to get into the groove.
Read More | Native Instruments via CNET
Gallery: Pocket-sized Audio 2 DJ
Some of you probably work with two monitor screens, but what if you simply bought one monitor that was two monitors? I suppose this was the inspiration for EVGA’s InterView, which has two monitors that can swivel. (You can see from the photo that one is turned 180 degrees.)
Each one has a resolution of 1440x900, and are 17-inch at the diagonal. The stand itself has 4 USB ports, a built-in webcam, as well as an input for a microphone. There is also a DMS video connection.
Like it? So do I. Be prepared to pay a pretty penny’s worth of $649 for it, though.
Read More | CNET
Gallery: EVGA InterView Dual Monitor System
Solar Sound Bluetooth Speaker from Devotec
Posted by Mark Rollins Categories: Accessories, Music, Peripherals, Portable Audio / Video, Wireless / WiFi,
Devotec Industries have recently released the Solar Sound Bluetooth Speakers, a light and portable wireless speakers that can produce “deep, clear sound” while harnessing the precious energy from the sun.
As the name implies, it can connect to your sound-making device via Bluetooth, but a 3.5mm connector is included in case your player isn’t Bluetooth compatible. It takes about 12-24 hours worth of solar sun time for a full charge, or 4 hours via USB. It is good for about 8 hours of continuous play on medium volume.
Other features include a built-in mic for hands free communication, as well as a touch-screen panel for volume, fast forward, and rewind. All of this can be purchased at the Devotec site for $79.99.
Read More | Devotec Industries
Gallery: Solar Sound Bluetooth Speaker from Devotec
Europe Chooses micro-USB Phone Charger Standard
Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Smartphones, Peripherals,
We wish that other places were as up to date technologically as Europe. Sony Ericsson, Nokia, RIM, Apple and other companies have joined with the European Union to standardize a universal USB cell phone charger next year. Not only will it be easier to only have one charger, it will be good for the environment. Phones built with the new standard in mind should start hitting European shelves next year.
Read More | Yahoo!
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Evoluent Vertical Mouse 3
Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Accessories, USB, PC / Laptop, Peripherals, Wireless / WiFi,
The Evoluent Vertical Mouse 3 is, like both generations before it, designed to keep you wrist more naturally in a “handshake” position. With 5 programmable buttons and scroll wheel, the optical tracking can be adjusted from 800 to 2600dpi. There is a Break Reminder to let you know you have been on your PC too long. Choose between the left or right-handed wired version for $80.00 or the right-handed wireless for $120.00.
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HP Photosmart Premium with TouchSmart Web: First Web-Connected Printer Ever
Posted by Andru Edwards Categories: Accessories, Internet, PC / Laptop, Peripherals,
HP just unveiled their HP PhotoSmart Premium with TouchSmart Web home printer. While that is a mouthful to say, we know, it actually turns out to be pretty cool technology for those of us who do still rely on a printer. The easiest way to describe it is, imagine if your printer had an iPhone-like control panel that was connected to the Internet, and controlled both the printer and could control and pull up web data for printing. That is what HP has put together here. Through the magic of HP Applications, you’ll be able to use the 4.33-inch control pad to pull up maps with directions, coupons, movie tickets, newspaper articles, are more. Even better, the apps are smart enough to know how best to print each piece of content, so all will usually look decent. If you have a Snapfish account, the printer can connect directly to that, and print photos…I know, thrilling. Luckily, the apps will be something that just about anyone can make, so the current limits that seem to be apparent as it pertains to which services you can use with this printer may actually fall to the wayside. The only barrier to companies spending time on making apps for this printer, though, are going to be in the numbers. The reason the Apple App Store has over 50,000 apps is because there are millions of iPhone and iPod touch units out there. We aren’t so sure that people will be rushing to buy the HP Photosmart Premium with TouchSmart Web when it hits stores this fall, what with its $399 price tag, but hey, we are all for innovation, and HP has at least tried to do that with this product.
Read More | HP
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Sony’s VAIO VGP-BMS77 Mouse is both Bluetooth enabled and rechargeable. The charger uses electromagnetic induction technology so no contacts are involved. The lightweight peripheral adjusts between 800, 1200 and 1600 dpi and has an ergonomic shape, five buttons and a scroll wheel. Expect about almost a month of life on a full charge. Look for the VAIO mouse to ship this week for $99.99.
Read More | Sony Style
Gallery: Sony’s VAIO VGP-BMS77 Mouse
Those on the move will appreciate Goldtouch’s Go! Travel Keyboard. Weighing only about a pound, its 13.25 x 6 x 1-inch size is about the same as on 14-inch notebooks. Ergonomically correct, it has a soft key touch, low activation force and full key travel distance. The keyboard adjusts up to 30 degrees, conveniently folds up when not in use and is compatible with 2000/XP/Vista and Mac. Connectible by USB or USB with PS2 adapter, contact Goldtouch for pricing.
Gallery: Goldtouch Go! Travel Keyboard
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