ZRad Flexii Car FM Music Transmitter

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

The ZRad Flexii Car FM Music Transmitter utilizes Bluetooth technology to speak to others via cell phone through a built-in DSP mic. It also displays music files that have been downloaded to SD card or flash drive and will pause the tunes when calls come in or go out. Connect it via its 12V cigarette lighter power jack. The hands-free kit remembers the music, tracks, and frequency of what you play, is compatible with most MP3 players and the iPhone, comes with a remote, and is available for $59.99.

(Thanks, Maggie)

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uconnect to Provide WiFi in Cars

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

It won’t be long before you can get WiFi in your car or truck. The “uconnect” system will be available in most 2009 Chrysler, Dodge and Jeep automobiles. The wireless technology is a dealer-installed extra and operates over cell phone lines. Users will be able to utilize laptops, cell phones, and MP3 players with an onboard control, even when moving. It also features GPS, a 30GB hard drive, and an option for satellite TV and radio. While there is a monthly fee involved, there is not yet a specific amount announced.

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Sony Ericsson F305 Gamer Cell Phone

Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Smartphones, Corporate News, Video Games, Wireless / WiFi,

Sony Ericsson has unveiled its F305, a cell phone for those who are Wii-happy. The cellie supports 3D Java games as well as Nintendo’s swipe and swing gesturing control. At a size of 3.8 x 1.9 x .6-inches and a weight of 3.4oz., it has a 2-inch, 262k, 176 x 220 pixel TFT display. The battery allows 8 hours of gaming per charge, and other features include Bluetooth support, an M2 memory card slot, a 2 megapixel cam, and built-in stereo speakers. That’s all well and good, but think how silly you will look when the person in the next cubicle sees you during your lunch break playing “Johnny Crash, Stuntman” and makes you a reservation at the nearest rubber room. Look for the F305 to debut in Q4.

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Fat Shark First Person RC Racer

Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Misc. Tech, Toys, Wireless / WiFi,

For an RC system to the max, check out Fat Shark. Although they already sell their cams and headsets separately, they now have an all-in-one system with VR VGA video goggles with a 4WD FPV remote controlled car with its own cam for a driver’s eye view. The remote can control the camera direction with a tracking mechanism that can be controlled with only a pan or tilt of the head. They also sell an Aviator Edition goggle to go with RC planes. Contact Fat Shark to get in on the action by mid-July.

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Monster Wireless Digital Express HD Kit

Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Corporate News, HDTV, Home Entertainment, Movies, Wireless / WiFi,

Monster has created a Wireless Digital Express HD Kit that hooks up to your HDTV with a DVD player or digital signal box. It makes a claim of 1080p up to 30 feet away with its ultra-wideband or up to 330 ft. with existing coaxial cable. The device utilizes Sigma’s Wireless HDAV for HD A/V cable replacement as well as UWB-over-Coax technology. The system’s receiver goes into your TV’s HDMI port while the transmitter connects to the signal source. Look for the Monster products to make their debut in October with a MSRP of ~$300.00.

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Polaroid PoGo Inkless Digital Printer

Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Cameras, Smartphones, Misc. Tech, Videos, Wireless / WiFi,

Polaroid has decided that it’s time you “free the photos” with its PoGo inkless digital printer. The pocket-sized device gives you full-color images from your cellie or digital cam with Bluetooth PictBridge. The 2 x 3-inch prints take only about 60 seconds created out of ZINK dye crystals. The PoGo is only 0.93 X 2.83 X 4.72-inches, weighs 8 oz., and comes with a 7.2V rechargeable lithium-ion battery and AC adapter. Look for them in July at Target and Best Buy.

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Toshiba Sportio Handset

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

KDDi Corporation has unveiled a new mobile phone for the summer hoping that many will subscribe to their au Smart Sports Run and Walk service. Toshiba’s Sportio, a handset that features an acceleration sensor and GPS, keeps track of how many steps you take, how far you have gone, and how many calories you used up in its Calorie Counter mode. Place it in Beat Run mode and you can compose music by jogging to special tracks. The phone features a 2.2-inch TFT (240 x 320), a 2 Megapixel camera, and a 1 Seg Tuner. Available in orange or red, the Sportio is also Bluetooth capable so you can take it with you wherever you trot.

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Save $400.00 on Dell XPS One (PRODUCT) Red PC

Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Hot Deals, PC / Laptop, Wireless / WiFi,

If you have wanted to buy a Dell XPS One (PRODUCT) Red PC and live in the U.S. but couldn’t afford it, we have a coupon code to take the $1,599.00 price tag and knock it down to $1,199.00. After selecting the XP One, enter ZX9J$$NJNS630C at checkout. The PC comes with an E4500 Intel Core 2 Duo processor, 2GB RAM, a 250GB hard drive, a CD/DVD burner, and a hybrid analog/digital TV tuner with remote control. It is also Bluetooth 2.0 capable and has a wireless keyboard and mouse included. By the way, $80.00 will still go to the Global Fund, which is equal to about 6 months of AIDS of treatment for one person in Africa.

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eDimensional One-Handed Access Controller

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

eDimensional and Ben Heckendorn have devised the Access Controller that can be played with one hand. Compatible with the Playstation 2, Playstation 3, and PC platforms, it has the regular functions of other gamepads, and also has modules that can be removed and replaced for any game or style. With 2.4 GHz wireless tech, the unit includes instructions for you to develop your own custom mods and accessories. Sales are on a first-come pre-order basis with a ship date expected of 8 to 10 weeks. Best of all, a portion of the $129.99 from some of the controllers will go to Children’s Hospital and Veterans Affairs Medical Centers.

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Linksys Wireless Broadband Router WRT54G2

Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Misc. Tech, PC / Laptop, Wireless / WiFi,

Linksys’ WRT54G2 G Router is an access point for Wireless-G (802.11g at 54Mbps) and -B (802.11b at 11Mbps.) It is also a built-in 4-port full-duplex 10/100 switch to connect PCs, hubs, and gadgets by Ethernet and a router for high-speed cable or DSL connection. At a size of 8 x 6.3 x 1.4 and a weight of 9.9 oz, it carries a price of about $50.00 online, depending on where you shop.

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