This guy was obviously against the laptop...I'd like to see him try taking that thing on a plane....

The speaker system sports a highly stylized form factor and the specially engineered drivers and codec’s result in crystal clear audio. To further provide an enhanced audio experience Altec Lansing incorporates the latest digital audio technology like bass enhancement technology which results in top notch bass without a sub woofer. The compact and sleek design makes it almost portable and the 20-foot home antenna provides extraordinary reception. The XM3120 is available in stores and online at www.alteclansing.com at a MSRP of $99.95.

Another model available from the Tekkeon is the MP1100 which is just like the MP1140 except this one doesn’t include a FireWire power adapter. All editions include a USB 2.0 cable for downloading music, five sets of sizing pads for different iPod models, a clip for the iPod mini, and a user guide.

myPower is the only all-in-one rechargeable battery and portable dock solution available in the market and compliments the iPod completely and works seamlessly with it too. It also includes an additional 5V charging output to concurrently charge a mobile phone or any device that requires up to 5V, while powering the iPod.
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If you're in the world of broadcasting, Panasonic has a slew of goodies on offer for you, in its line-up of P2 HD family. Starting with the 2/3" AJ-HPC2000, a shoulder-mount camcorder (currently available), it offers an affordable HD camcorder.

Implementing the 3CCD system coupled with 14-bit A/D processing, the AJ-HPC2000 comes with a HD-progressive 2/3" CCD that can record in 720p, 1080i or 480i with a special emphasis on low-light recording. With five P2 slots, and hot-swapping capability, you are all set for continuous recording.

With each P2 card providing 8GB, and a total of 5 such cards, you can record up to 40 minutes of full HD quality video. Other recording options include loop record and pre-record. An SD card slot is also available - useful when you want to replicate setup information in multi-camera productions.

Targeted for a Q1 2007 release, the Panasonic AJ-HPC2000 camcorder carries a price tag of US $27,000. Access Broadcastbuyer.tv.

Let's go down the old rumor mill and see what's happening there these days, shall we? We heard not one but two rumors to satisfy your thirst for the iPod and its variants.

The first one is, Apparently, Apple is planning to introduce touch-screen interface for the iPods. Now there might actually be some truth in this one, as Apple has filed a patent for such an interface. Whether it'll make it to the next gen iPods or it will just serve to prevent others from releasing something similar is not yet known.

The iPod nano, on the other hand, is expected to come out in an all-new design, including a new Samsung processor. No clues if the on-board memory will be upgraded, but we can bet it's going to be bigger.

(Via PCMAG)

Panasonic's DMC-TZ1, already having the tag of being world's smallest 10x optical zoom digital camera now has one more in its kitty. Quiet obviously one of the prize winning reasons was, the O.I.S(Optical Image Stabilizer) technology, which minimises the jitter from shaky hands that causes many photos to look blurred by shifting the O.I.S lens unit to keep the optical axis aligned straight against the CCD, to ensure images are always beautifully clear. Also another reason is the en-ablation of the TZ1 to shoot at a maximum setting of ISO800, with its new High Sensitivity Mode. This ingenious mode reduces image blur caused by moving subjects especially indoors by shooting at fast shutter speed. TIPA.com

A French company called It’s Label has just unveiled a new Origami or UMPC device exclusively for the French Market. This UMPC sure looks good and has all the right curves. It features a highly stylized form factor and is extremely feature rich too. Let’s now look at the Origami It’s in more details and find out what all it has to offer.

The Origami It’s is powered by VIA C7M NaNo (BGA onboard) processor which has speeds up to 1.0 GHz. The device uses Windows XP Tablet PC Edition with Touch Pack as its Operating System and also has touch screen capabilities. For flawless display, It’s Label has incorporated an Ultra Slim 7 ” Wide-Angle View TFT LCD with a VGA Resolution of up to 800×480 Native and Zoom capabilities of 800×600, 1024×600 and 800×48. Thus from the specs you can figure out that care has been taken for easy viewing and navigation.

This GPS device boasts of a 512MB RAM which can be expanded to a whopping IGB. It sports a 40 GB Hard Drive which is capable of speeds up to 5,400rpm. It includes VT1618 - AC97 Codec and has a Built-In 1W Speaker with 3.5mm Headphone & Stereo Microphone Combo Jack for delivering decent audio functionality. Connectivity options include QCOM 802.11b/g WLAN and Bluetooth 2.0+EDR (IVT Corp.) Class 1. The Origami boasts of a very intuitive touch screen and a very user friendly interface. The menu features both left and right mouse button, 4x Function Keys and a Synaptic Transtouch Stick Cursor.

The Origami It’s is available now for a price of 990 Euro and some other features found on the device include, a Re-chargeable 26w Lithium ION Battery (2200mAh), 2 x USB 2.0 ports, 1x 36-pin Cradle Connector, Chipsets VN800 Northbridge and a Wireless on/off switch. Users can also opt for additional functions and accessories like External CD-RW/DVD Combo Drive, USB Modem or GSRM Modem and a Docking Cradle with additional I/O Ports.

itslabel (Its!!! not on this site yet lol) Via NaviGadget

Remember the popular game Dungeons & Dragons which you use to dig as a child? While some of us may have gotten over that phase (thank god), but for others it is not be so easy to let go. I'm sure that’s why Rockdirect has teamed up with Atari to launch a limited edition of the Pegasus 650 notebooks which feature the artwork from the new game Dungeons & Dragons Online Stormreach. While from an artistic perspective the artwork is beautiful one might wonder if it will actually get any takers!

But on a serious note, the Pegasus 650 an ultimate mobile gaming laptop looks good with the D and D artwork. Users can configure the notebook according to individual preferences and can opt for either an ATI Mobility Radeon X700 or NVIDIA GeForce Go 6600 graphics card. The notebook also features an Intel Centrino™ Mobile Technology with built in WiFi and a high definition 15.4” WSXGA+ TFT Screen (1680 X 1050 Res) display. Some other standard configurations found on the Limited Edition Notebook include 8x Dual Layer Multi-Format DVD Writer, 3 x USB 2.0 Ports, Built-in 4-in-1 Card Reader and a 1 x IEEE1394 Firewire card. The models prices range from £849- £1199.
For more information visit: http://www.rockdirect.com/notebooks/pegasus650_atari_cons.htm

VIA Gizmodo

The new Gold edition has been in the pipeline for quite some time now. However the features found on the Gold Edition are the standard 8800 features (bummer). It includes a 0.5 Mega pixel SVGA camera and a 2, 62,000 colors, TFT (208 x 208) display. Connectivity options include EDGE, Bluetooth, Infrared, Java, MMS, SMS, USB, WAP and it has 64 MB of internal memory. Some other features found on the phone which now may now look standard include, 64 polyphonic, FM Radio, Mp3 Player, Video Recording and 180 mins talktime. The Gold Edition includes an additional special edition box and charging dock though with a crazy $2,700 price tag that doesn’t come much of a surprise! So if you have the spare change you can pick it up from the Siamphone onile store.

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The JVC Everio G GZ-MG505 Digital Media Camera from the looks of it boasts of some fantastic features and includes a 30 GB hard disk and a 3-CCD/5- mega pixel sensors. The camcorder dedicates a 1.33 (1.23 effective) mega pixel CCD to red, green and blue individually and the onboard Megabrid Imaging Engine is capable of superior results as it processes video and still signals separately. No wonder this camcorder floored the judges of the TIPA Awards!

TIPA Via Engadget

Laridian, Inc a company which exclusively deals with Bible related books has just announced the Pocket Bible® 3 and upgrade to the popular Bible study application for Windows Mobile™-based Pocket PCs. This new version includes additional features which makes it simpler and easy to study the Bible including the ability of highlighting scriptural and other text in 16 different colors and the ability to store notes, bookmarks and highlights

The PocketBible 3 features an intuitive “tap-and-hold” menu for easy access to tasks like changing books, searching, looking up definitions, copying or highlighting Bible text etc and thanks to the continuous synchronization the books of verses stays synchronized. By using the Continuous text feature, one can skip page and chapter breaks in the middle of chapters or books and can divide books into sections like Bibles, commentaries, dictionaries, etc. The new version includes Windows Mobile 5 soft-key support and is priced at $10.

http://www.laridian.com.

This is a Video of a Google Earth type Virtual Globe on a nokia mobile phone, using the direction keys on the mobile you can move the globe in any direction and zoom into any Country, State or Street you want. The Video is a bit blurry, but you can see how good and far it zooms in, you really see streets and lakes clearly. It's a bit long and the guy kinda falls asleep at times, but I thought this was a pretty cool function for a phone. The video is possibly from Swedish company Wayfinder which is well known for its GPS navigation software and it introducing something like this very soon.

Via i4u

mDisney a mobile publishing subsidy of Walt Disney Internet Group has just announced its plans to adapt the Hollywood Blockbuster Pirates of the Caribbean to a mobile gaming platform. This mobile game is aptly titled Pirates of the Caribbean Multiplayer and according to mDisney a cross-carrier, real-time multiplayer game which will thrill users around the word with its realistic approach and action packed story line. The game would be simultaneously released with the POTC sequel, Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest on July 7, 2006.

During mid April users can access the beta version at the www.piratesmobilemultiplayer.com which allows up to 16 players at once to engage in game play and interact with each other. Very few details are out right now and Disney is tightlipped about the storyline too. However one assumes that it would be very similar to the sequel movie.

Disney Go

With the ability to store 15,000 digital songs, 15,000 digital photos, 50 hours of home videos and 25 DVDs - all on one disk - you still have 300GB left over for taking a backup of your notebook regularly. About the size of a tape dispenser, the 750GB Pushbutton Backup Hard Drive comes in a stylish design.

Bundled with backup software that is easy to configure and use, this Pushbutton Backup Hard Drive supports both USB 2.0 and Firewire interfaces. A sturdy, non-slip stand is provided with the drive, and you can also stack drives on top of one another.

Slated for release in May, the 750GB Pushbutton Backup Hard Drive carries a price tag of US $559. Seagate

Lets start with the Averatec 2225-EH1 which is powered by the Mobile AMD Sempron ™ 3300+ (2.0GHz) processor and is packed with features to ensure high end functionality and performance. The model as expected is pretty sleek and will particularly appeal to those who are on the move and don’t wont to carry a heavy notebook. The 2225-EH1 packs a powerful punch when it comes to visual display and features a 12.1” WXGA+ LCD with the renowned AveraBrite™ LCD Technology. It also features the now standard configurations like LAN, 802.11g wireless card, Dual Layer DVD Burner and an expandable 80GB Hard disk. It has 512 MB of RAM and Microsoft® Windows XP Home Edition. Its available now for a price of $899.99.

Like its predecessor, the Averatec 2260-EH1 is also a full featured notebook which will also appeal to users who are on a move or those who just plain dig light weight and ultra slim laptops. The 2260-EH1 is a little expensive than the 2225-EH1 and this mainly due to a superior processor and the included Windows XP OS. The notebook is powered by the AMD Turion™ 64 MT-32 (1.8GHz) processor and includes a 12.1” WXGA+ LCD with AveraBrite. Its fast processor and 512 of RAM makes it an ideal candidate for multimedia and digital tasks. It includes a Dual Layer DVD Burner and an expandable 80 GB HD. This model by Averatec is priced at $949.99 and is now available.

Then there is the Averatec 2260-EK1 Notebook which has a number of features which are also found on the 2260-EH1. However it is the 1GB DDR which makes it stand apart from its siblings. Thus thanks to this, the notebook would be ideal for high end usage and will makes multitasking a breeze. The notebook is also powered by the AMD Turion™ 64 MT-32 (1.8GHz) processor and includes a 12.1” WXGA+ LCD with AveraBrite. It has a dual Layer DVD Burner and uses Microsoft® Windows® XP Professional as its operating system. It has an expandable HD of 80 GB and carries a price tag of $1,079.99.

Last but definitely not the least in the 2200 series is the Averatec 2260-EY1 Notebook Computer which with its rich features appears to be a powerhouse of a performer. With this model the possibilities are limitless and accessing multimedia content is extremely fun. It is powered on the AMD Turion 64 MT-32 (1.8GHz) processor and boast of a whopping 1GB of RAM and 100 GB of hard disk. Flawless Display is guaranteed thanks to the 12.1 WXGA+ LCD with AveraBrite technology. It includes a Dual Layer DVD Burner and an 802.11g wireless card. The notebook comes with Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition as its operating system and is available for a price of $999.99.

These entire notebooks are available from the official Averatec online store and you can visit it for more information.

Via Engadget

The SANYO SCP-7500 EV-DO sports a very rugged design and is housed in a rubberized DuraGrip. The phone also features a USB cable
connection which makes it possible to support wireless technology and thus deliver broadband-like connectivity to notebook users. It includes the Bell Mobility's "10-4" walkie-talkie service and the Full Track Music services lets you access and purchases music online. One also can access Bell's streaming video clip service to watch news, weather forecast, multimedia clips and other videos.

The SANYO SCP-7500 EV-DO features a dual high-resolution LCD and measures 3.41X1.94X1.11 inches. The 1.8 inch TFT LCD color display
Is pretty handy to watch videos and other multimedia content. Accessories provided with the phone includes travel charger, stereo headset, USB cable, SANYO 1000 mAh Lithium Ion battery, and three accent plates (black, red and blue). The SANYO SCP-7500 is available for a price of $199 with a 3-year contract.

The roller bag or Model #TBR001US is a perfect solution for users who travel a lot regarding work like sales executives, manufacturers' reps etc. The main compartment is padded, has two combination locks and can hold notebooks with up to 15.4-inch screens. It also features a very handy hanging file rack and the zip-down front organizer includes three-tier fan file, pen loops, business card holder and other pockets. For easy portability it includes a set of wheels and a trolley handle. It’s available in black for a price of $89.99.

The Molded Attaché (Model #TLD001US) is designed to protect the notebook in practically all circumstances. It includes a hard-shell molded EVA exterior and the compartment can also hold notebooks with up to 15.4-inch screens. It also includes a CD sleeve, cell phone/PDA pockets and business card/ID and a slip pocket for storing documents. This case is also available in black only for a price of $69.99.
More information is available at www.targus.com.

One of the much-awaited slim-phones from Nokia, the Nokia 6126, reached closer in its quest to get to the market after the FCC stamped its approval on this folding phone. Sporting the Series 40 interface, it offers a 2.2" TFT display running at QVGA (320x240) pixel resolution.

The user manual available at FCC reveals 32MB of flash memory available on-board, and 16MB RAM, but then it also supports microSD cards up to 1GB. Details from Nokia.

Get ready, USA for the 6126.

Pioneer's new portable navigation device, the AVIC-S1, will have map data from Navteq for the US and Canada, as well as 1.5 million popular points of interest (PoI) including gas stations, ATMs and restaurants.

Road segments captured in Navteq can have as many as 160 different attributes including if the segment is a one way, maximum speed restriction, etc. The Pioneer AVI-CS1 features a big 3.5" touch-panel display, the AVIC-S1's maps can be extended using SD cards.

The AVIC-S1 supports 2D and 3D views, voice guidance (in English, French or Spanish) and an intuitive Scroll Wheel to adjust the volume level of the guidance or scroll through menu items (the scroll wheel became popular with Sony Ericsson's P900 cell phone). Packing Bluetooth, you can use it as a handsfree device to make and receive calls on your cell phone.

Available in June, the Pioneer AVICS1 retails for US $599 and will come with a mounting kit, cigarette lighter adapter, PC mini-USB cable, home charger and a carrying case. Details from Pioneer.

IXI Mobile, Inc has just added another mobile messaging device to its famous Ogofamily which promises greater functionally at affordable prices. The Ogo CT-17 promises to be a one stop solution for texting and includes almost all popular desktop and mobile applications like Instant messaging (IM), email, news, SMS, voice and Web browsing. This new version makes sure that users get a PC experience when accessing emails as it includes POP3 and IMAP email access, as well as attachment viewing.

The device is pretty trendy looking and has a very rugged and compact form factor. With dimensions like 114 mm X 25 mm and a QWERTY keypad with 8-way navigation key system, it’s pretty easy and comfortable to use. It features a RSS reader for accessing breaking news on the internet, supports WAP and HTML browsing and optimizes web pages for easy navigation. The Ogo CT-17 is now available worldwide and can be configured according to individuals needs.

JVC Professional Products Company has just launched the JVC GY-HD250U, a high definition camcorder which combines studio capabilities, 720/60p capture abilities and recording functions and promises high end performance and functionality. This piece of equipment is extremely affordable when compared to other similar products and has been designed for easy transition from SD to HD so that the customers don’t spend a bomb on accessories like cabling.

The JVC GY-HD250U as mentioned by us earlier is a studio-capable HD camera and is a part of the rising ProHD line by JVC. It’s a shoulder style camcorder which means that it can be carried anywhere and would be the perfect solution to record Electronic News Gathering (ENG), and cinematography applications. The camcorder is capable of recording true 1280 x 720 progressive at 60 frames per second because of new advance technologies and features built-in genlock capability, component and HD-SDI output with connectors located on the magnesium chassis.

The JVC GY-HD250U is capable of performing in practically all kinds of environments and the HDV recording system is capable of also recording high-definition video on inexpensive MiniDV cassettes. Users can opt for the additional DR-HD100U Direct-to-Editâ„¢ recorder which simultaneously achieves HD work flow while backing up the content. The camera is compatible with the industry standard 26-pin multicore cabling for power, genlock, R/B gain, black level and intercom. The included Anton-Bauer battery bracket is a very popular choice especially for ENG Equipment.

The JVC GY-HD250U includes a 16:9 LCD studio viewfinder and the 1/3-inch bayonet mount makes it compatible with third party lenses like Fujinon, Canon etc. The time code is recorded in native 24p mode and other features found on the camera include enhanced cinema gamma, external time code synchronization, BNC connectors, built-in mount for a 14.4V professional battery, and the patented focus assist feature.

It will start shipping form October 2006 and would carry a price tag of $8,995. Check out the official website for more details. www.jvc.com

Hands-On Mobile has just unveiled The Incredible Hulk(TM): Rampage mobile game which will no doubt delight all the comic fanatics out there .Since its inception this marvel comic series has gained a cult status and it makes sense to adapt it to a mobile gaming platform. As expected the game follows the journey of Bruce Banner aka Hulk from the very beginning and it promises to keep the player entertained with all the smashing and other high packed action movies.

The main purpose of the game is to save mankind from the Super Villain, The Leader who plans to mind control the entire human race. By playing the HULK you get a chance to save the world and even create new pathways through the levels by smashing your way through walls. If all that smashing becomes tiring you can switch back to Hulks’ alter ego Bruce Banner and solve intriguing puzzles and other tasks. You can download the game from the marvel mobile website. http://www.marvelmobile.com/

See more photos below, also visit Orbitcast for more photos and a Samsung Helix and Pioneer Inno Comparison.

Sirius has a new version of the Sportster Replay portable satellite radio player, called the Sportster Replay SP4-TK1. Are they numbering radios now with Service Packs? I wonder... It's not clear if this is a color version of the unit, but does include a 6-line display.

Plug-and-play compatible with Sirius satellite radio, the SP4-TK1 has enough internal memory to store the last 44 minutes of the channel you are tuned to. The S-Seek feature is interesting: you can save upto 30 song titles or artists, and when one of them is being played on Sirius, you get instantly alerted. A similar alert, called Game Alert, lets you in on when your favorite team is playing.

The Sportster Replay SP4-TK1 comes integrated with an FM transmitter which is nice. Oh, and don't forget the 30-channel presets there. The kit comes with a car cradle (with aux-input), suction-cup mount, roof-mount antenna and a wireless remote control.

The price is slated to be US $169.99. Details are available at Sirius.

(Via Orbitcast)

We have come across some video footage of the new nokia phones and a headset, please visit the below links to check them out.