Introduced this Valentine’s is the new full-lineIOGEAR’s new GearJuice - Mobile Pocket Power. The mobile pocket power gear is just what it claims to be. GearJuice was created so that you can charge your mobile devices on the go. In fact, you can use it to charge your mobile gadgets three times before it needs some recharging, itself. The IOGEAR GearJuice pack is ultra-slim and ultra-lightweight with 7 interchangeable connectors, including one for the iPhone and the iPod Touch. IOGEAR’s GearJuice can charge just about anything you can think of — mobile phones, multimedia players, and digital cameras among them. And if the pack itself loses power, it comes with an adapter so you can charge your GearJuice device.

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It looks like an egg, but believe me, it can do more than what your breakfast can. These DLO Portable Speakers can deliver crisp sounds with bass vents and extra-wide sound stage in spite of its small frame. The speakers come with a removable rotating stand which can old your iPhone either horizontally or vertically for optimal viewing. Bets of all, the two speakers could snap close as a spherical egg-like portable device. The DLO Portable Speakers could also be used with any music player with a 3.5mm jack. It sells for US$49.99.

Check out the product page.

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This cool-looking gadget is Hyundai’s new navigation device slated to be released something this February although the price isn’t known yet. The high-end PROVIA A7 runs on Intel Monahan 806 MHz processor and is meant for the Korean market. The PROVIA A7 impresses with a 800×480 resolution 7″ LCD monitor. It has the capability to support Navi in Picture functionality and both T-DMB and TPEG service. The PROVIA A7 comes with a joystick, an AV output, a USB 2.0 port, and a 300mAh detachable battery pack.

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Remember the Gigabeat T401? Well, you can forget all about it because the new upgraded version, the Toshiba Gigabeat T802, is hot and ready to hit the market. Next to the T802, the old T401 looks about just as exciting as a game of golf. Looking attractively slim, the Gigabeat T802 pleases with a big screen display and 8GB flash memory which extends the battery life to 16 hours of music playback and 5 hours of video. The Toshiba Gigabeat T802 will sell for a MSRP of US$280 starting February 15 in Japan.

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XDV-D500

Sony has just unveiled two new pocket TVs for the Japanese market with very basic functions: watching TV and listening to the radio. The XDV-D500 is Sony’s “Bravia” pocket TV with 1-Seg TV tuner, 3.0-inch WQVGA TFT screen, 2GB internal memory, and AM/FM radio tuner. It can be used to watch TV for 8 hours straight and to listen to the radio for 27 hours. The XDV-G200, on the other hand, is a simpler device with a 2-inch QVGA screen and also featuring 1Seg TV tuner as well as an AM/FM radio tuner. It can last for 8 hours when watching TV and 18 hours when listening to the radio. The question is, with the number of phones with 1-Seg TV tuner in Japan, will these new pocket TVs sell?

Check out the product page of the XDV-D500 and the XDV-D200.

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Windows Laser Mouse 6000

Windows Laser Mouse 7000

Microsoft has recently unveiled two new wireless laser mice — the Wireless Laser Mouse 6000 and the Wireless Laser Mouse 7000. The Wireless Laser Mouse 6000 is a full-sized mouse with portable snap-in transceiver which offers users the same portability as that of the usual notebook mouse. The Wireless Laser Mouse 7000, on the other hand, is being marketed using its stylish appearance. Both mice features the Windows Flip 3D one-touch access, Tilt Wheel tool, and Magnifier tool. The 6000 model will sell for US$49.95 and the 7000 model for US$69.95 on March of 2008.

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Finally! We’re now informed with the official (delayed) release date of the Everex CloudBook. The much-anticipated notebook will hit WalMart by February 15, 2008. And with the upcoming release, what is Everex thinking? No, they’re not worrying about sales figures and such, they’re actually planning for more CloudBook variants! According to Everex’s Director of Marketing, Paul Kim, the CloudBook will have a touch screen version to be released on Q3 2008, and will also be available in colors more attractive to the feminine persuasion (lemme guess…pink?). The company is also considering a CloudBook with SSD and a large-screened 22-inch CloudBook. Whew. That made me dizzy. As for me, I would prefer seeing the CloudBook up and close and personal first. All the rest can follow later.

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If you’re tired of trying to get your kid off of the PSP, try out your luck with LeapFrog’s new Leapster2 Learning Game System. The new handheld gaming device uses LeapFrog’s proprietary Learning Path. The Leapster2 has an online capability, particularly the Didj Custom Gaming System, which lets the children customize gameplay with anything of their choice (math problems, spelling lists, etc.).

“LeapFrog is the leader in educational handheld gaming and now with Leapster2 and Didj, we are offering parents and kids even more choice and capability,” said Christian Cocks, vice president of gaming at LeapFrog. “Kids want to play video games, and as parents we want them to get the most from that experience. Our new Leapster2 and Didj handhelds are products that parents can feel good about and that kids can have a terrific time playing.”

The Leapster2 Didj System will be available for US$89.99 starting summer of 2008.

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Sony Computer Entertainment Japan (SCE), has unveiled the new large capacity battery for the Sony PSP-2000 series. The new battery has a capacity of 2,200 mAh. Outside, it looks just like the old PSP battery. It boasts seven to eleven hours of game time and seven to nine hours of video playback. The new large capacity battery comes with a cover which is available in three colors: white ceramic, black, and silver ice. It will be sold for JPY5,500 or US$52 on March 19, 2008.

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With a name that impressive, there’s no doubt Smartparts can deliver outstanding products and the SP8PRT digital photo frame is no exception. While playing nice with displaying your memories in 800×600 resolution and functioning as a PMP, the 8-inch SP8PRT photo frame has a cleverly concealed printer behind its LCD screen to produce 4×6-inch glossy prints instantaneously with the touch of a button. A dye-sublimation color cartridge loaded with ink and paper is supplied with the photo frame, which can print up to 36 pictures of your choice. As part of its OpitiPix lineup, it can also play WMA and AVI files at their native resolutions from most memory card formats including SD, Memory Stick, and xD Picture Card.

The SP8PRT digital photo frame retails at about $279 and is available nationwide.

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After many delays which broke a lot of PSP fans’ hearts, Skype has finally hit the PlayStation Portable. The latest firmware upgrade 3.90 features Skype under Network. Take heed, however, that the new Skype feature will only be available for PSP slim’n'light (PSP-2000 series). So if you own one, get yourself a compatible mic and headset and take advantage of this new feature.

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Western Digital extended its My Book family of external drives with the introduction of the new My Passport Essential Portable USB drive. Designed in a new form factor that fits in a pocket or purse, the drive comes in WD’s trademark glossy black finish. At less than 5 oz, it is easy to carry around. No external power supply is needed as it runs off the USB connection. Google tools such as the Desktop Search, Picasa and Toolbar are bundled with the drive.

The drive is compatible with Windows 2000/XP/Vista and Mac OS X 10.4.8 onwards. It comes bundled with WD Sync synchronization/encryption software. It measures just 15mm x 126.15mm x 79.5mm.

For data security, it is comforting to know that the drive uses 128-bit encryption. The WD My Passport Essential Portable USB drive is now available. A 320GB model - that can hold up to 80,000 songs or 38 hours of HD video - costs US $199.99. All it needs is a USB port.

Available from the WD Store.

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Digitalcube has unveiled its new multimedia electronic dictionary to be released in the Korean market. The device supports fifty various dictionaries as well as multi-search engine. The i-station UDIC sports a swiveling 4.3-inch LCD and QWERTY keyboard, 30GB or 60GB HDD, and runs on Alchemy AU 1250 CPU and DVE. It can translate text to speech and can even translate via the i-TRANS service feature. Captioning videos is also enabled via the Video DIC service.

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Get ready to enjoy Jackass and Aeon Flux on the PSP as Sony has joined hands with MTV to bring a big bunch of MTV shows to the portable console. The videos are available on universal media discs and will retail at about $14.99. These videos are completely customized for the PSP’s bright and colorful widescreen LCD and can also be viewed on TV thanks to the new video-out option.

Here are the currently available titles:
*Beavis & Butt-head: The Mike Judge Collection, Vol. 2 and 3
*Jackass Vol. 2 and 3
*Wildboyz Vol. 1 and 2
“Viva La Bam Vol. 2, 3, and 4
*Aeon Flux: The Complete Animated Collection (two-disc set)

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Released last 2006, the original Sony mylo has gotten a facelift. The new Sony mylo 2 will start shipping January 28, 2008. The new mylo still bears the features of the old mylo: QWERTY keyboard, Wi-Fi internet access, audio and video playback, built-in camera, and VoIP capability. Sony’s mylo 2 however improves on the original and features 3.5-inch touchscreen, a number of new mylo widgets, built-in Skype VoIP, 1.3 megapixel camera, and upgraded Flash-enabled Web browsing. Whereas mylo was able to connect to WiFi via T-Mobile Hotspots, mylo 2 could connect via Wayport. That means mylo 2 users could connect to WiFi in more than 10,000 locations and 9,000+ McDonald’s outlets. The mylo 2’s MSRP is US$299.99.

Sony mylo 2 product page

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Panasonic has announced the release of the personal navigation device, the Strada Pocket, model CN-MP50D, in the Japanese market. A 2GB SD card which is loaded with important map information as well as phone numbers could be inserted into the card slot. It is also equipped with 1.5w speakers and LED-backlist LCD display. The 87×129x32mm Panasonic Strada Pocket can support up to 4 hours of navigation.

The device will ship on February 12 with a MSRP of US$660.

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Monetizing every holiday on earth seems to be a healthy business decision. For this coming Valentine’s, if Zune isn’t your thing, and if you’d rather not pimp your iPod, then you might like what Apple has to offer. That is, if you’re into anything pink and pretty. A new pink iPod Nano is now available in both 4GB and 8GB versions. The 4GB version has a MSRP of US$149 while the 8GB version is US$199. Barbie will love the new pink Nano. It goes well with her pink pony.

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Dutch company Polymer Vision has recently announced the production of their new product, Readius. The device could be likened to a combination of the iPhone and the Amazon Kindle, except it can do something either of the aforementioned gadgets couldn’t — it boasts a foldable 5-inch screen. When folded, the Readius measures like ordinary mobile phones. The company’s aim is to bring e-reading to mobile phones. Indeed, it uses the same paper-screen technology like the Kindle. You could, of course, make calls with the Readius and it will also use 3G networks. There’s no price on the Readius yet, but a spokesperson for the company said it would cost as much as high-end mobile phones do.

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PlayTomato’s Video Touch has recently been introduced in the Korean market. Of course, a single glance would compel you to do a double-take. Looks a lot like the iPod Touch, doesn’t it? Well, despite the similarities in appearance, PlayTomato’s Video Touch (judging by the name, they’re not exactly keeping where they got their idea from, a secret) is specifically designed for the lower-end market. It features a 2.5-inch QVGA touch screen, with 2GB and 4GB versions. It can play WMA, mp3, FLAC, AVI and MP4. The 2GB costs US$63 while the 4GB costs US$84.

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The Nokia 500 PND we have featured last year in Mobilewhack has recently been released. Nokia’s second and newest PND is using Navteq’s updated, high-quality pan-European maps. To refresh everyone’s memories, the Nokia 500 features a 4.3″ touch screen which maximizes the Navteq maps for your usage. There’s even voice instruction capability and the functionality to view visual images of signposts and motorway exits. With the use of the recently update Navteq maps, you’re getting up-to-date information on your personal navigation device.

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