Asus R710 PND With Pathfinder HUD

Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: GPS, Music, Transportation, Wireless / WiFi,

Asus has released their R710 PND with Pathfinder HUD (Heads-Up Display) technology that allows users to project directions, speed, etc. on car windshields. The GPS system has a 5-inch touchscreen, Bluetooth capability and built-in light sensor. The R710 will also play MP3s, videos and display pictures for those times when you are stuck in traffic. Its MicroSD card slot can handle up to 8GB. At a thickness of only 13.5mm and a weight of only 200g, contact Asus for price and availability.

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Onkyo MHP-UW2 Acoustic Earbuds

Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Misc. Tech, Music, Portable Audio / Video, Wireless / WiFi, USB,

Onkyo has released a new set of MHP-UW2 wireless headphones. The acoustic earbuds operate on a 2.4GHz frequency. Plug the 46 x 90 x 17mm transmitter into your iPod and you are good to go. With lithium-ion batteries, expect about 8 hours of use before needing a recharge. The headphones come with a USB cable and AC adapter. Look for a November release for ¥20,000 (~$20.00.)

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Imation Apollo Pro WUSB Hard Drive

Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Accessories, USB, Storage, Wireless / WiFi,

Imation’s Apollo Pro WX appears to be the first wireless USB hard drive. It will provide auto-backups when it is within range of your PC. The WUSB will range in capability from 250GB to 1.5TB. Note that it may turn out that users will have to put up with a slower speed with the initial drives. Check with Imation for price and other USB drives.

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EGO CUP FM Car Kit

Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Smartphones, Music, Portable Audio / Video, Transportation, Wireless / WiFi,

Take your often empty car cup holder and turn it into a Bluetooth hands-free music player. The EGO CUP connects to your cigarette lighter and gives you Caller ID, A2DP and AVRCP music streaming, an FM transmitter and an auxiliary input. The device has a built-in loudspeaker and Li-ion battery with 500 hours of standby and 7 hours of talk time. The EGO can also be mounted with velcro on your dashboard or other surface. A microphone and iGrip mounting bracket is included in the $159.00 price.

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Nikon Media Port UP 300 and 300X

Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Home Entertainment, Misc. Tech, Music, Wireless / WiFi,

Nikon’s Media Port UP 300 and 300X are media centers that are hard to resist. The headset gives you up to 120 minutes of video or 270 music, both uninterrupted, through an 4 GB or 8GB internal hard drive. You can also view WMP files with it or download Internet content with WiFi access. The device has embedded motion sensors for head control operation. Run by rechargeable battery, the UP is available for prices starting at ¥69,800 (~$680.00) in Japan.

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Samsung Pixon Cell Phone

Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Cameras, Smartphones, Wireless / WiFi,

Who needs a new cam, when you can now get a decent one with a cell phone? Samsung’s Pixon features an 8 megapixel camera with video capability, a 16x zoom, face detection, and auto-focus. The cellie features 200 MB memory (more if you have an SD card,) a 3.2-inch touchscreen, a multi-format music player, and Bluetooth capability. The Pixon will be available in the next few weeks and its price will be determined by your contract with the carrier.

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Nokia XpressMusic 5800

Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Smartphones, Handhelds, Music, Wireless / WiFi,

Nokia’s latest XpressMusic, the 5800, is coming out for the holidays. At a size of 4.37 x 2.04 x 0.61-inches and a weight of 3.84 oz., the S60 5th Edition touchscreen phone has a 3.2-inch 640 x 360p screen with stylus input, an aspect ratio of 16:9, a 3D image engine and dedicated Media Bar touch key. To text, there is an option with writing, mini QWERTY keyboard, full screen QWERTY and alpha-numeric keypad. The smartphone includes GPS, a 3.2MP auto-focus Zeiss lens with LED flash, HSDPA, WiFi, 81MB internal memory and 8GB with included microSD card. Look for a price of $495.00.

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iDetect Z101 Twin DECT Conference System

Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Misc. Tech, Portable Audio / Video, Wireless / WiFi,

iDetect has come up with a minute wireless conference system, the Z101 Twin DECT. It has HD sound, a color display with wallpaper, speakerphone, and a phone book that stores up to 100 names and numbers. The system has caller display and a built-in digital answering machine (iTAM.) Expect a talk time of up to 10 hours with 100 hours standby. Due out the end of next month, you can pre-order for the decent price of £69.99 (~$124.00.)

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Celio Lowers Price on Redfly

Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Handhelds, Hot Deals, Misc. Tech, Wireless / WiFi,

If you were thinking of investing in Celio Redfly, now is the time. The smartphone terminal allows email access, web site viewing, application use and attachment reading. Connection of the screen and keyboard is wireless but there is no OS, CPU or storage capability. The Redfly usually sells for about $399.00, but if you purchase before October 31, the cost is only $199.00. While this seems a good deal for those with PDAs who want flexibility, let’s not forget that netbooks are getting less expensive as well.

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Nintendo to Release new DS

Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Rumors, Video Games, Wireless / WiFi,

Rumor has it that Nintendo has plans for a new DS that will come out in time for the holidays. The DS2 will take pictures and play tunes. Also equipped for wireless application, it is expected to be less than ¥20,000 (~$189.00) when it is released in Japan. Although the DS is doing better globally, the PSP is outselling the DS there. We have no doubt that this move will make it more popular for those want the addition of the new features.

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