Fujitsu Siemens Computers and software provider NAVIGON have announced their newest portable navigation device (PND) the Fujitsu Pocket LOOX N100.

Designed for people on the go, the Loox measures up at 16mm thin and weighs only 110 grams. It is the thinnest and smalles multifunctional PND in the market today. But despite it size it promises "heavyweight performance".

The Fujitsu Siemens LOOX N100 features a 2.8-inch color screen and sports built-in MP3 and video players, a photo viewer and even a couple of games. One draw back though is that its internal lithium-ion battery reportedly lasts only about five hours, however this can be supplemented with the included car charger.

Its navigation features include audio-guided navigating and map displays that show lane information, points of interest, speed limit warnings and road signs. It also features some high end specs like GPS auto-follow in tunnels.

Other accessories include a MiniSD card, car holder, car charger, AC adapter, USB cable, headphones and two face plates.

The Fujitsu Siemens LOOX N100 will begin selling in Spring of 2007 at about $499.

In February 2007, Sony will make available a flash version of the VAIO UX Micro PC, which sold out completely at sonystyle.com. The newest version of the device is the Sony UX390N Premium Micro PC, which comes equipped with everything that the original version did, as well as wireless LAN and WAN access, a complete keyboard, and a 4.5" widescreen display. The major difference between the new UX390N Premium Micro PC and the original VAIO UX Micro PC is that the latest version has a 32GB flash memory drive.

The inclusion of the 32GB flash memory drive means faster speeds for booting up, running applications, and writing data to the harddrive. It also means more reliable data storage because there are no moving parts which are more susceptible to damage due to falls and collisions. The lack of a spinning disk also means a longer battery life.

The Sony UX390N Premium Micro PC is Windows Vista ready. It will be available in black in February, when it will go on sale for about $2,500.

Today's multimedia phones allow users to download and save music to their phones, and even use their phones such as an mp3 player. And now, with the introduction of the Sony MBR-100 Bluetooth Music Receiver, consumers can now listen to stored music on their mobile phones without wires getting in the way. The music on your phone can be played in hi-fi quality by simply plugging the receiver into your hi-fi stereo or your car stereo and streaming the music on your stereo Bluetoothâ„¢-equipped phone through the speakers.

The MBR-100 is very compact and portable, making it easy to carry from the car, to the office, and back home. It comes with 2 cables, an RCA cable and a 3.5mm input cable, making the Sony MBR-100 Bluetooth receiver fit most audio systems in your home and car.

The MBR-100 has a rechargeable battery, and is available in a glossy black color. It will be available in early Q1. Pricing has not been specified.

Pretec, a leading Flash memory company, has now released i-Disk Micro Reader, the smallest USB Micro SD card reader in the world. The i-Disk Micro Reader is capable of reading Micro SD capcities from 32MB to 2GB and is fully compliant with USB 2.0. Using the device, users can easily share, copy, or synchronize their favorite mp3's and other date. You can even manage your ringtones on a PC or notebook with any standard USB port.

The i-Disk Micro Reader was designed with rounded corners and edges to prevent scratches when carried around with a mobile phone or PDA. The clear see through window allows the user to easily identify the capacity of the Micro SD. Pretec i-Disk Micro Reader is an ideal companion for today's mobile devices, which are increasingly available with Micro SD memory card storage.

The JVC CU-VD40 HD Everio SHARE STATION is actually a DVD Burner and JVC markets it as the ideal accessory for your JVC Camcorder. The SHARE STATION comes bundled with a USB 2.0 cable and is controlled directly through the camcorder.

Via the JVC SHARE STATION, one can create HD data discs to archive HD video clip files and write to both DVD-R and DVD-RW discs, in addition to creating digital stills in a JPEG format. The CU-VD40 also supports Dual-layer DVD-R and can meet consumers HD needs also. One can playback their content via the CU-VD40's HDMI output without the use of a computer and can also use the SHARE STATION as a DVD burner for PCs. The HD Everio SHARE STATION CU-VD40 will be available soon for around $399.95.

http://www.jvc.com/ces/

Parrot once again saw the CES as a fitting place to unveil its new Bluetooth®-enabled digital photo frame, the Parrot PHOTO VIEWER 7”. The new Photo Viewer can hold up to 500 images and is equipped with a seven-inch active-matrix TFT screen. Images can be displayed in slide show or freeze-frame mode and one can transfer them from any Bluetooth source like; Bluetooth-enabled cell phone, digital camera, laptop other storage device.

The Photo Viewer measures 8.75 x 7 x 1 inches and is equipped with 128 MB internal memory for storing more than 500 JPEG images . One can view images in both Portrait and Landscape mode and can also adjust brightness, contrast and backlight. The frame accepts JPEG images from 700 K to 7M pixels and supports Bluetooth BIP, OPP and FTP profiles. No word on pricing or availability.

http://www.parrotcorp.com/

The Memorex Ultra TravelDrive portable hard drives are the latest addition in the company's USB hard drives and is based on 2.5-inch hard drive technology. The Ultra TravelDrive is available in three capacities including 80GB, 120GB and 160GB and seeks to add some style in our mundane computing existence by accepting interchangeable, nature-inspired color faceplates.

The Ultra TravelDrive features a rubberized grip area and is housed in a sleek charcoal metallic finish casing. However one can liven up things by using any of the two bundled interchangeable face plates which includes;Sagebrush Green and Desert Orange metallic faceplates; Ocean Blue and Fire Red metallic faceplates; or Steel metallic and Arctic White glossy faceplates.

The line up is also equipped with a blue LED light which flashes during data transfer and there is a second LED light which lets you know whether the drive is transferring data at USB 1.1 or USB 2.0 speeds. The drive comes bundled with backup and synchronization software, and a USB cable. The Memorex Ultra TravelDrive portable hard drive will be available this quarter in capacities of 80GB, 120GB and 160GB for suggested retail prices of $129.99, $149.99 and $199.99, respectively.

http://www.memorex.com

With CES in full swing, Memorex is having a field day! The company today showcased its trendy new 12GB Portable USB Hard Drive, the Mega TravelDriveâ„¢ USB 2.0 portable hard drive. The 12GB drive will fit right in a world where bigger is not always better with its sleek 2.6-inch design.

The Mega TravelDrive is capable of data transfer speeds of up to 7.9MB per second, and is based on the critically acclaimed 1-inch hard drive technology. One can store any sort of content on the drive (duh!) and the sleek gun-metal finish, a cool blue LED light and a pivoting USB connector that offers a 90-degree range, gives it a very uber-cool look!

The Memorex Mega TravelDrive line also includes 6GB and 8GB models in charcoal and black finish respectively. The Memorex 12GB Mega TravelDrive will be available form next month for $149.99.

http://www.memorex.com

Memorex had a busy day today and launched a whole plethora of goodies. The first in line is the new Memorex TravelCardâ„¢ family which includes an Imation-developed Dual-Interface card featuring both Secure Digital (SD) and USB connectivity and can be used in conjunction with almost all devices!

The Travel Card family includes Memorex’s Dual-Interface card, a Secure Digital card that integrates USB connectivity and is available in 1GB and 2GB of capacity. Other cards in the new line up include;

* TravelCardSD
* TravelCardSDHigh Speed
* TravelCard SDHC (High Capacity)
* TravelCardSDplus USB Dual-Interface
* TravelCard Mini SD
* TravelCard Micro SD
* TravelCard MMC Micro

Memorex TravelCards in the SD and MMC formats are available with 512MB, 1GB and 2GB of capacity. The Memorex TravelCard SDHC (High Capacity) is available with 4GB of capacity. The Memorex SD plus USB Dual-Interface TravelCard will be available in the second quarter of 2007 and the rest would be available soon at affordable prices.

http://www.memorex.com

The new Nokia N800 is reported by some to already be available in CompUSA stores, although there has been no official news or annoucement from Nokia. The product is expected to officially launch at the upcoming CES show, which is being held in Las Vegas, January 7-11.

Photos of the device has previously been released, but now the specs are available for the device. The N800 has a 4.1 inch, 800x480 touch screen, 380MHz processor, dual SD memory card slots, 802.11b/g WiFi, 256 MB of Flash ROM, 128 MB of RAM, Bluetooth 2.0, and a built-in camera.

Via Engadget

Olympus recently unveiled three DS-Series digital voice recorders which seeks to be both fun and productive ! The 3 models in question are; Olympus DS-30, Olympus DS-40 and Olympus DS-50 and all three are ideal for recording sound-bytes during meetings, interviews,lectures etc. However restricting them to just recorders wouldn't be right and Olympus promises high sound quality for playing audio books and music.

The Olympus DS-Series comes bundled with a number of handy applications which makes downloading podcasts easy and also update the podcasts automatically when connected to or "synchronized" with a computer. The recorders work great with content from Audible.com and the on board XSHQ Remarkable Stereo Sound Quality mode lets you play audio to 44.1 kilohertz (kHz).

The DS-Series are available in capacities from 256MB to 1GB and recording time ranges up to 275 hours. All models include a removable stereo microphone for recording high-quality digital audio and the PC Link" lets you hook up to a C via the included USB cable. The DS-30 features a silver casing with an amber backlight LCD screen. The DS-40 features a dark silver casing with a white backlight LCD screen. The DS-50 features a blue casing with a white backlight LCD screen.

The DS-Series digital voice recorders are capable of 2 hours of continuous operation on just two AAA batteries. The recorders comes bundled with an AC power supply and other feature include' MP3 and WMA support, Timer Recording mode,Variable Speed Playback etc.

The Olympus DS-30, Olympus DS-40 and Olympus DS-50 will be available in January 2007 and comes bundled with stereo microphone, USB Cable, stereo earphones, a DSS Player Version 7 Software CD-ROM and two AAA-alkaline batteries. DS-50 additionally includes a remote control and carrying case.

U.S. Pricing
DS-30 Digital Voice Recorder Estimated Street Price: $149.99 (U.S.)
DS-40 Digital Voice Recorder Estimated Street Price: $199.99 (U.S.)
DS-50 Digital Voice Recorder Estimated Street Price: $249.99 (U.S.)

The S-XGenâ„¢ from Seamless Internet is an UMPC which claims to be the " First Practical UMPC For Real All-Day Power Computing On The Road" and will be exhibited at the CES 2007.

The S-XGen UMPC boasts of an unique design and is equipped with a fold-out keyboard and capable of an impressive eight-hour battery life. It draws it juice from an Intel PXA 270 Xscaleâ„¢ 520 MHz processor and the base model also includes; 256MB of RAM and a 20GB hard drive.

Measuring just around 6.5 inches long by 3.8 inches wide and weighing 14 oz, the device also includes 4-inch inch TFT 470 x 280 resolution monitor / touch screen, a built-in 280 pixel web video camera and functionality buttons for gaming applications, camera and computing. It comes bundled with Microsoft Windows CE 5.0 and Microsoft Office� Mobile Suite.

Connectivity options include; WiFi, Bluetooth and tri-band cellular wireless technology as well as Ethernet connectivity and we also come across both USB and RJ45 input options. The S-XGen with Microsoft Office will retail for $1,400.00.

It was only a matter of time before speakers systems for mobile phones, PDAs started dropping in! The new Logitech® X-240 speaker system which will be displayed on the upcoming CES 2007, has now been equipped with a redesigned control center, which includes controls for a PC or Mac and a cradle for an iPod® or other MP3 player, PDA or mobile phone.

The cradle is detachable making it easier for the user to charge, sync and play their portable device with their PC. The X-240 speaker system boasts of Plug and Play capabilities and also include specialized trays for the iPod® and Microsoft® Zune™. Not only do they treys give semblance to the whole set up, but they also route the iPod or Zune charging cables behind the control pod and out of sight.

Those who are not too hot on digital players and music phone needn't worry as the Logitech X-240 PC are still very much quality PC Speakers and include; metal grilles, satellite drivers, subwoofer, real-time bass equalization,master volume control, power buttons, and a convenient headphone jack. The Logitech X-240 speaker system is expected to be available in the U.S. beginning in April and in Europe beginning in May for around $49.99.

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Those looking to store their never-ending multi-media content, should take a look at the new Toshiba USB 2.0 Portable External Hard Drive which uses the cutting-edge 2.5-inch hard disk drive (HDD) technology and includes automatic power-on and save capabilities for hassle-free content management.

One can store a whole variety of content on the Toshiba USB 2.0 Portable External Hard Drive including; images, videos, music and other data files. The on board USB.2.0 interface makes for speedy transfers and the drive also comes bundled with the NTI Shadowâ„¢ software . The drive gets updated automatically when connected to the computer for switch-free on/off function and the NTI Shadow application runs discreetly in the background, while capturing updates to files and automatically saving them to the external drive.

The Toshiba USB 2.0 Portable External Hard Drive is housed in a stylish black aluminum casing and is outfitted with a blue power-on indicator light. Measuring 42.08mm by 88.0mm by 23.65mm, its small enough to offer true mobility. The Toshiba USB 2.0 Portable External Hard Drive will be on retail store shelves in Spring 2007 at price points starting at $139.99 and will be available in capacities of 00GB, 120GB, 160GB.

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Chestnut Hill Sound Inc announced their plans to exibit the first digital audio system which combine an iPod music playback system, full feature wireless remote, AM/FM radio and alarm system, all in one product , GEORGE at the CES 2007.

In fact GEORGE will also include the industry’s only wireless remote that fully controls iPod functions and will be equipped with a patent pending BANDLESS tuner as well as a multi-alarm system. GEORGE supports 4G iPod and later with full remote and charging capability. Older iPod models and the iPod shuffle are supported via the line in jack.

Those who dont' have an iPd needn't worry as via the line in jack one can also hook up devices such as CD players and other MP3 players. The on board pre-amp jack out helps in supporting the installed base of larger audio systems which results in the iPod to serve as a fully remote controlled “juke box” with a high-quality AM/FM radio.

Patriot Memory promises to exhibit the world's fastest memory module and USB flash drive at the 2007 Consumer Electronics Show. The Extreme Performance PC2-10100 series is capable of speeds up to 1302MH, thus making the modules ideal for the new NVIDIA nForce 680i platforms and the new Intel Quad Core processors.

"The introduction of our PC2-10100 series will hopefully show that we are dedicated to becoming the memory company of choice for the gaming and enthusiast community."

Not only that but the company also has what it claims to be the fastest USB flash drive available, up its sleeve. The X-Porter XT version2 has a 266X transfer rate or read speeds of up to 39MB per second. The X-Porter XT version2 High Speed USB flash drive will be available in capacities from 1GB to 16GB and will come with a lifetime warranty.

"Consumers are managing very large multi-media files which drive demand for larger capacities for USB flash drives. Most of these drives, however; have very slow read and write speeds which can be very frustrating for users when they attempt to transfer their files," commented Les Henry, Patriot Memory's Director of Engineering. "Patriot's X-Porter XT provides the best solution for those seeking to carry large amounts of data and the ability to transfer them at an extremely fast rat

Here's a useful little device. The Axxen portable hard drive is the ideal backup solution for those flooded with a variety of memory cards. With each device demanding a specific memory card, you can see how these cards tend to pile up: CF I/II, Memory Stick (and its variants the Pro and Duo), SD, miniSD, xD, MMC and other formats.

Thanks to the various card readers present on this portable hard drive, you can backup data from those cards. What's more, it can also backup your hard drive over a USB interface. The portable hard drive is available in three different models: A-3500 (3.5" drive), A-2500 (2.5" drive) and A-1800 (1.8" drive).

No word on the pricing yet. Did I mention it's a very useful device?

The Hello Kitty Saga Continues and looks like there is no respite for the human species when it comes to this particular kitten! The latest Hello Kitty gadget on the block is the KT4560 Hello Kitty Stereo Clock Radio & Ipod Charger.

So not only can you listen to some tunes but also charge your iPod along the ride! If this hasn't already convinced you then there are also features like ; video out jack for connecting an iPod, AM and FM Radio and an alarm clock with a snooze option. So if you crave some Hello Kitty love head over here to order it.

Here is a cool Video Review of the Cowon D2. As you can see from the video, the reviewer is pretty impressed by the fast interface of the D2 and the comprehensive feature set. Navigation looks like a breeze.

The Cowon D2 is a portable PMP with full DMB capabilities and is also equipped with a 2.5" TFT LCD screen. It has a memory capacity of 2GB and one can also store voice memos using the integrated voice recorder or songs from the FM stereo receiver. You can also expand the memory using an SD/MMC memory card.

Look what we stumbled upon at the FCC website. The DWL-643 Xtreme G Notebook ExpressCard has been approved by the FCC, so expect it to debut anytime soon in the USA! This draft 802.11n client device lets you add or upgrade your notebooks wireless connectivity without having to purchase a new notebook.

The D-Link DWA-643 Xtreme NTM ExpressCard Notebook Adapter (whew that was a mouthful) will operate in the 2.4GHz frequency and will have a throughput of up to 300 Mbps and a data rate of 11Mbps. It promises high speed connection which comes handy in sharing photos, files, music, video, printers, and storage. However the device is only compatible with Windows OS and the notebook should also have a 64-bit ExpressCardTM slot.

The Bluestreamer is the latest product on on the block trying to cash into the whole Bluetooth mania! A product from the Swedish company JAYS, the BlueStreamer has the coveted title of being the worlds first Bluetooth 2.0+edr stereo adapter with headset functionality. This means not only can you jive to your fav music via a MP3 player or a Mobile Phone but also take incoming calls from Skype or your cellphone.

The JAYS BlueStreamer draws it juice from a AAA-battery and is housed in a black rugged rubber casing. One can hook this baby with any handset supporting A2DP, AVRCP, headset and a handsfree-profile and it is also the first music stereo adapter to use Bluetooth 2.0+edr (enhanced data rate) which makes for better battery performance.

It is now available for 695 SEK and the whole packed includes; Bluetooth-receiver, a microphone, a detachable AAA-battery and two 3,5 mm connections (one for earphones and one for mp3-players that do not support Bluetooth).

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As winter season pulls most cities into mitten weather- its only obvious that someone has created the tech savvy glove.

iTWYF; Touch With Your Fingers-
because now you can- text message via your mobile or scroll through your ipod music collection, since these leather gloves have Three special-function fingers.

The middle finger has a built in stud like the tip of a stylus pen that allows you to touch and type on your LCD or plasma screens with precision without scratching. The gloves thumb has an adjustable Velcro band that frees the thumb to make or receive calls, etc.

Take that winter!

For all you fitness freaks out there, Timex has a new offering. The Timex digital HRM (Heart Rate Monitor) system is made up of the M640 chest strap and M685 watch. It got the approval from the FCC.

The HRM includes a Speed + Distance (S+D) sensor that acquires signals from GPS satellites overhead and determines your position almost anywhere on the globe, allowing the M685 watch to calculate your speed and distance.

No word on the pricing or availability yet, but it should be out soon.

For those wanting to carry the world's radio broadcasts in your pocket, Torian Wireless has just the device. The Torian InFusion is a compact Internet radio player that lets you access tons of radio stations.

Weighing in at just 100 grams, the InFusion measures 77.6mm x 59.5mm x 22.7mm and easily fits into your pocket. It comes complete with support for WLAN 802.11b and an LCD display.

On the storage front, it can take in SD/MMC cards up to 4GB and record audio in MP3 format, apart from playback support for MP3, Real Audio, AAC and OGG formats. It's got an integrated FM radio receiver as well.

Never lose your genes, or jeans- again.

A new and innovative product, the Loc8tor is a combination of radio-frequency emitting tags and a cellphone-sized signal decoder. Both tags and handheld transmit and receive radio signals. Each handheld device can monitor up to 24 tags, which can be attached to keys, kids, pets

WIth a maximum range of 183 meters/600 feet, youll be able to hone things out beyond your apartment, if you live in the city.

Not just for finding things, Loc8tor's alert mode also makes it easy to prevent them from becoming lost. Attach a tag to a child, and then set a safety zone. If the child strays beyond a specified distance, the Loc8tor sounds an alarm. The panic tag also acts as an alarm button that a tagged child can press to activate an alert on the Loc8tor. Obviously, as stated by Loc8tor, this isn't a replacement for parental supervision. ;-)

For business purposes, Loc8tor offers an asset protection system, which can monitor up to 6,000 tags, for items such as laptops.

Sold online; the basic locating pack goes for GBP 59.99/USD 99.99/EUR 89.99, while the locate and alert system retails for GBP 99.99/USD 179.99/EUR 149.99.

Website: www.loc8tor.co.uk
Contact: sales@myLoc8tor.com