BenQ E1240 - slim camera

Company BenQ announced a 12 megapixel digital camera E1240. This compact model is just 18 mm thick can shoot high-definition video 720p. 2.7-inch display, camera modules with two LED backlight shows bright and clear images even in sunlight.



BenQ E1240 Characteristics:

* 12 megapixel 1 / 2 ,3-inch CCD sensor
* 2.7-inch LCD display
* 3 x optical zoom
* 5/8-kratny digital zoom (preview / playback)
* Focal length 6.2 - 18.6 mm (35 - 105 mm equivalent 35 mm)
* Focus range - normally from 40 cm to infinity in macro mode from 5 to 40 cm
* Extract from 1 / 2000 to 1 / 8 seconds
* Exposure Compensation + / - 2EV in increments of 0,3 EV
* Sensitivity - ISO 80/100/200/400/800/1600/3200 (3 megapixel)
* Built-in Memory 8 MB
* Support memory cards format SD / SDHC
* Record video with a resolution of 1280x720 pixels at 20 frames per second
* Dimensions - 96x60x18 mm
* Weight - 110 grams

HP Mini 210

HP has announced the start of Russian sales of a new generation of lightweight and compact netbook - HP Mini 210. Recall, the announcement HP Mini 210 was held in early January at CES, it is built on the basis of the new processor Intel Atom N450. Model is available in four colors - black, silver, blue and red. With pre-installed software, specially developed for this model, the HP Mini 210 netbook provides easy access to e-mail, Internet, music, videos and photos. We model HP Mini 210 elegant building with the logo cover, decorated with geometric pattern. HP Mini 210 weighs 1.1 kg with a thickness less than 2,5 cm model is equipped with a screen diagonal of 10.1 inches, providing a vivid picture when playing HD content.
With support for wireless local area networks (WLAN), web camera, microphone and optional support of mobile broadband 3G user will be able to stay in touch via e-mail, instant messaging, Skype and Web conferencing.

Mionix Naos 5000 Laser Gaming Mouse

Mionix is a relatively unknown brand among gamers, which is a shame since they sport a full line-up of interesting gaming peripherals. Quite recently they launched a brand new gaming mouse dubbed the Naos 5000 which is based around an Avago 9500-series laser sensor, much like the recently reviewed SteelSeries Xai laser mouse. Priced at a whooping € 70 this mouse is an expensive piece of kit just like the SteelSeries Xai.

Mionix have adopted a right hand only design for the Naos, and it features a multitude of features like the CoolerMaster Storm Sentinel mouse.

Dell Inspiron 14z

The Dell Inspiron 14z is a fairly lightweight, 14" portable notebook computer that's geared toward users that want battery life over top-of-the-class performance. Unlike other similar notebooks, the 14z comes with an optical drive and a larger 14-inch widescreen display.

The Insprion 14z from Dell is very similar to the Studio 14z, but this model includes an optical drive and Intel integrated graphics. Because of this, the 14z is slightly larger and a little heavier too, weighing in at 4.4 pounds. The added weight is just another thing to keep in mind as this can limit portability to a certain degree as similar models are sub-4.0 pounds. Its total thickness is 1" with the 4-cell battery installed. However, we feel that the inclusion of the DVD+-R dual-layer optical drive is well worth it if you think you'll often use and need it. The other possible downside to the optical drive is that Dell needed to make the chassis out of plastic instead of metal, which has become the "hot trend" in ultra-thin notebooks. Dell offers two fingerprint magnet finishes, Obsidian Black (standard) & Cherry Red ($40 extra).

One other difference between this model and a few others by both Dell and other manufacturers is the 14-inch widescreen HD WVGA display. The added one inch makes a really big difference if you ask us and our advice is if you feel you want the extra screen real estate, go for it. The resolution on this model is the usual 1366 x 768 despite the slightly larger display. The keyboard is the other difference between the 14z and Studio 14z, where the 14z doesn't have the Studio 14z's back-lit keyboard, which is a downside. Other than that, the keyboard is excellent, both in layout and comfort. The keys are large, which is rare in an ultra-portable notebook. The trackpad is also extremely user-friendly and the buttons are both extremely usable and responsive as well.

The Dell Inspiron 14z's array of connections include three USB 2.0 ports, VGA-out, HDMI-out, Ethernet, audio jacks, and a 7-in-1 multimedia card reader as well. There's also wireless connectivity built-in for 802.11 a/b/g/draft-N and an optional Bluetooth 2.0 is also available. A 1.3-megapixel webcam is also standard on the 14z. Some of the more meaty specifications include 4 GB of DDR3 RAM (supports up to 6 GB), a 320 GB 7200 RPM hard drive, an Intel Core 2 Duo 1.3 GHz CPU, and the Intel Graphics Media Accelerator X4500HD. There is an option available to upgrade to a 512 MB dedicated ATi Mobility Radeon HD4330 graphics card.

In terms of performance, the Dell Inspiron 14z can be rather disappointing, especially with tasks like video encoding and benchmark tests. This notebook feel well-behind other similar systems when it came to video encoding tests and other similar benchmarks. While using Adobe Photoshop CS4, it became sluggish when editing large files. The Intel integrated graphics card was no match for any 3D gaming, so this is definitely not the computer to use with any modern 3D games. With all that said, however, it performed beautifully while performing easy and moderate tasks, like Web browsing and productivity use. This is an excellent notebook for a college student or a business person looking to have a computer at the ready while away from home.

While using the 6-cell battery 60Wh battery, the 14z's battery life was extremely good at up to around 8 hours on a full charge.

LaCie Rikiki 500GB Portable USB Hard Drive

These days with large file sizes and HD video a simple flash drive isn’t going to cut it when you are on the road or working off-location. Although who wants to carry around a large external hard drive and the power adapter that comes with it? This is where portable hard drives come in and we have one from LaCie today. The Rikiki portable USB drive is very small, requires only USB power, and has a very sleek aluminum exterior. Let’s see if it’s the perfect portable hard drive for you.

LightCap 300 Solar-powered Lantern And Water Bottle

The LightCap 300 is not your ordinary water bottle since it has four extremely bright solar-powered white LEDs to turn the water bottle into a nice little lantern. The company claims that the bottle has an unbreakable cap. The LightCap 300 is ideal for those who like outdoor activities such as hill walking, hiking, hunting, camping, etc. $29.99 is all you need to bring home this solar-powered lantern.

SEAGATE BLACKARMOR PS110 USB 3.0

USB 3.0 is the marriage of universal portability and blazing speed. While a lot of desktops have E-Sata available, it never really took off. E-Sata was a step in the right direction. Much like Firewire, it's lack of universal portability has kept it from going mainstream. Both Firewire and E-Sata gave us the speed we craved. They just didn't provide the level of portability we were looking for.

The new USB 3.0 standard is backward compatible with USB 2.0. So just about every desktop you run into will be able to read USB 3.0 devices, but will be limited to USB 2.0 speeds. But with the use of an expansion card, it can get the full speed of USB 3.0. Laptops have also been limited to USB 2.0 speeds. We are sure that newer models will adopt USB 3.0. But if you are like us, a laptop is a significant investment. And we aren't looking to buy an expensive new laptop just to get USB 3.0.

At CES 2010, Seagate showed us the BlackArmor PS110 USB 3.0 External Drive and we couldn't wait to get our hands one. Why would we what USB 3.0 on a laptop? Well for one thing, it's theoretically up to 10x faster than USB 2.0. Backing up to USB 2.0 on the lab's laptop was a "Start the backup and go to sleep." affair. Our only other option was to pull the 2.5 inch Sata drive out, connect it to a desktop, and backup or clone it from there. Which is what we had been doing.

The inherent problem with cloning, is that it's a one to one drive operation. So for every backup on the 9 or 10 machines we have around, we have to have an extra drive to spare, per rig. The included software, BlackArmor Backup (Powered by Acronis), backs up the entire drive, operating system included, to a single file. In other words we can use the blazing speed of the Seagate BlackArmor and the BlackArmor Backup software to fit as many hard drive backups on one drive, as space will allow. The drive also provides blazing fast storage for any type file you want to store.

For the E-tail Price of $179.99, you get blazing speed and a lots of storage. It can be used for laptops with ExpressCard slots, or for desktop operation through USB 2.0 or USB 3.0. It's capable of backing up multiple hard drive operating systems on one drive. And It's a relatively inexpensive backup method for multiple machines. Don't forget, that your also upgrading a laptop from USB 2.0 to USB 3.0. And you know USB 3.0 capable laptops are going to command a premium price.

Just how much faster is the drive than our previous USB 2.0 backup method? Well, on USB 2.0 it took 6 to 7 hours to back up the lab's laptop. Needless to say, backups weren't getting done in a timely manner. The first time we backed-up with the Seagate BlackArmor, it took 33 minutes flat. In that amount of time, we can take a short lunch break and have a complete backup of the most vital laptop we use in our day to day operation. That's piece of mind and an increase in productivity. You can't put a price on that. We recently had laptop issues and it took more than two full days to get back up to a reasonable level of operation. As a result, there was a gap in our email communications, with valued vendors. This wouldn't have happened had we owned the BlackArmor PS110. A 30 minute burp in daily operations is all it would have taken to avoid this. That's the speed and advantage the Seagate BlackArmor gives us. And you can have that speed and advantage too.

Sony Ericsson XPERIA X2

It was back in February 2008 that the XPERIA lineup was born and it took Sony Ericsson almost two years to bring about the XPERIA X1 successor. The long waiting is over now and the XPERIA X2 is keen to prove to us all it was worth it.
Both devices obviously have lots of features in common (it's the same amount of memory - both RAM and ROM, and the same CPU) but there are - possibly - enough improvements to make the XPERIA X2 a strong successor and a valuable upgrade. And by telling you that, we don't only mean the more recent version of WinMo. 6.5 was never officially compatible with the original.
Anyway, the upgraded imaging is the greatest asset of the XPERIA X2 hardware and we're about to see how much it works in its favor.
Before we kick off though, a bit of family tree stuff. The XPERIA X2 is only the second PocketPC in the series after the X1. The X10 runs Android and so does the rumored Robyn, while the Pureness isn't even a smartphone. The XPERIA lineup comes in different shapes and sizes but it all started with Windows Mobile. The X2 is perfectly aware of that and comes to offer some all-round PocketPC skills and the aggressive styling of its forerunner.
Key features:
Quad-band GSM support
Tri-band 3G with HSDPA 7.2Mbps and HSUPA 2Mbps
Four-row slide-and-tilt QWERTY keyboard
Landscape and portrait virtual QWERTY keyboards
Handwriting recognition
3.2" 65K-color TFT LCD resistive touchscreen (480 x 800 pixels)
Windows Mobile 6.5 Professional
XPERIA panels user interface
Accelerometer sensor
Qualcomm MSM 7200 528 MHz CPU, 256 MB of RAM memory
8.1 megapixel autofocus camera with LED flash
WVGA video recording at 30fps
Support for DivX/XviD files out of the box
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g, DLNA
Built-in GPS receiver with A-GPS support
Bluetooth and USB (standard microUSB connector) v2.0
3.5mm standard audio jack
Stereo speakers
Flash video support
TV out port, TV out cable supplied in the retail box
Main disadvantages:
Outdated hardware
Sluggish interface
Display still on the small side, inadequate touch sensitivity and sunlight legibility
Almost no screen auto-rotation throughout the UI
Disappointing video recording
Basic music player
No FM radio (should be enabled with upcoming firmware update)
No video calling (should be enabled with upcoming firmware update)
As we said in the preview a few months back, there aren't many groundbreaking features to see, but the XPERIA X2 is definitely worth a look to check what it can actually do.
Well, if you're looking for Snapdragon speed, you won't find it here. There's no capacitive touchscreen either. And the X2 also skips an FM radio and its camera has no Xenon flash. But you get all the business benefits you would expect in a phone in this class, with some nice media too.

Sony Ericsson Vivaz

Sony Ericsson is an alliance of two tech giants and with phones like the Vivaz it shows. It’s a gadget all the way, one that will galvanize geeks and charm the regular user.

A whole bunch of point-and-shoot cameras today boast 720p video recording, but are they not an endangered species feeling enormous pressure on both sides? For one, there are compact video recording DSLRs pushing down with competitive price tags, and then cameraphones are eating into compact camera territory with comparable still image resolution and video capture.
Eight megapixel still images and 720p video with continuous auto focus make the Sony Ericsson Vivaz a predator of point-and-shoot cameras. The Vivaz is not just a cameraphone though, it’s a smartphone as well – a tricked out Symbian running on a 720MHz CPU with a 3.2” nHD display to show it all off. That’s all in a package more compact than any combination of a stand-alone camera and a phone you can think of.
High-end smartphones have a long history of trading compact size for cramming in one feature more than the competition. The Sony Ericsson Vivaz strikes a perfect balance between being compact and feature-full – great news for anyone who doesn’t appreciate the recent craze of smartphones the size of a table… umm… tablet.
Key features
3.2" 16M-color resistive touchscreen of 640 x 360 pixel resolution
8 megapixel autofocus camera with LED flash, face and smile detection, geotagging and touch focus
HD 720p video recording @ 24fps with continuous auto focus
Symbian OS 9.4 S60 5th, topped with a custom-brewed homescreen and media menu
720 MHz CPU, PowerVR SGX dedicated graphics accelerator
Quad-band GSM support
3G with HSDPA 10.2Mbps and HSUPA 2Mbps support
Wi-Fi and GPS with A-GPS
microSD card slot (up to 16GB, 8GB card in the box)
Built-in accelerometer
TV out
Stereo FM Radio
microUSB and stereo Bluetooth v2.0
Web browser has full Flash support
Preinstalled Wisepilot navigation software
Office document viewer
Decent audio quality
Main disadvantages
No camera lens protection
No auto mode for the flash/video light
LED flash not powerful enough
The S60 5th edition UI isn't to the best in class standards
No proximity sensor sensor to lock the screen during a call
No DivX or XviD support out-of-the-box
No smart or voice dialing
No office document editing (without a paid upgrade)
No stereo speakers
No digital compass (magnetometer)
Videocalling uses only the main camera

Nokia 2730 classic

The Nokia 2730 classic is part of a trio of dirty-cheap phones headed to emerging markets. It’s an economy pack that tries to provide value for money. The Nokia 2730 classic boasts the most advanced features of the bunch of cheap handsets (some of which dip down to 25 euro a piece). The 2730 classic is actually trying to stay a cut above the typical low-end phone, with a QVGA screen, 3G data speeds and a 1GB microSD card in the box.


Key features
Quad-band GSM/GPRS/EDGE support
Dual-band 3G
2.0" 262K-color QVGA display
2 megapixel fixed-focus camera
S40 user interface, 5th edition
Stereo FM radio with RDS
Standard 3.5mm audio jack
Bluetooth (with A2DP) and microUSB port
Hot-swappable microSD card slot (up to 2GB cards supported, 1GB card included)
Ovi Store, Nokia Maps for S40 and Ovi Share
Main disadvantages:
Smallish display with poor viewing angles and poor sunlight legibility
S40 interface feels clunky and out of date
Stiff clicking controls and keypad
Questionable build quality
No smart dialing
No document viewer

Nokia 2730 classic at our office
The 2730 classic is an entry-level offer, which is likely to enjoy robust demand. This handset seems the right thing to get us to try out a new format of reviews – crisp and short, all on one page. So, let’s not waste any more time and space and head straight to unboxing.
360 degree spin and unboxing
The Nokia 2730 classic comes in a tiny box and it actually has all the essentials – a BL-5C Li-Ion battery (1020mAh), a charger, one-piece headset and a microUSB cable. There’s a complimentary 1GB microSD card in the box and the handset supports up to 2GB.

A small box has it all

Design and construction
The Nokia 2730 classic is obviously modeled after the Nokia 6700 classic, which is one of our favorite phones for looks and feel. That’s an out-and-out compliment to the 2730 classic, but upon close inspection, you’ll spot the inevitable differences.
The 2730 classic screen is a QVGA two-incher. That sounds reasonable given the pricetag, but in reality the viewing angles are surprisingly limited and the sunlight legibility is quite poor.

The Nokia 2730 has a classic button layout • The display is not the best we’ve seen
The flatbed keypad is made from one piece of faux brushed metal. Keys are somewhat hard to press and give a pretty loud click. Spacing is OK though but touch orientation on the individual rows is appalling.

The stiff keypad is not too comfortable
The sides of the Nokia 2730 classic are pretty plain – the top side is the busiest with a charger plug and a 3.5mm audio jack. On the left, there’s the microSD card slot (readily accessible upon lifting the cap). On the right there's the microUSB port, covered with a plastic flap. The bottom holds just the mouthpiece.


The back of the phone is made out of matt plastic that does a pretty good job of hiding fingerprints. The 2 megapixel camera lens is centrally placed at the top. The loudspeaker grill is at the bottom.

The back houses a 2MP camera and a loudspeaker grill • SIM compartment under the battery
As for the build quality – the Nokia 2730 classic is quite solid but it still seems hastily put together. The black plastic of the soft keys looks like it’s been glued on top of the keypad, which leaves an unattractive edge between the keypad and softkeys and worse still – it looks like it might come off. There’s a noticeable crevice between the display and the soft keys too.
The Nokia 2730 classic has rounded corners and feels very light in the hand. It’s a bit on the thick side though at 14.4mm.

New B&O BeoVision 10-46 LCD TV Set

If you are looking for a high-end LCD TV, then the Bang & Olufsen BeoVision 10-46 might be the best answer for you. The 46-inch LCD TV is the big brother to the 40-inch version of BeoVision 10 but features the same technical specifications such as a LED backlight and 200Hz refresh rate. The BeoVision 10-46 will hit selected markets in April 2010. Too bad, there is no info on pricing so far. As a comparison, the 40-inch model retails for sub-$10,000, so you can draw your own conclusions.

spider man reboot

Director Sam Rami and stars Tobey Maguire and Kristen Dunst have barely left the franchise, but Sony Pictures is wasting no time getting things up and running for their new incarnation of "Spider-Man."

Currently untitled, the project already has a new director on board -- Marc Webb of "500 Days of Summer" fame -- and a screenwriter -- James Vanderbilt -- best known for David Fincher's "Zodiac" and the upcoming "The Losers." While casting for the pivotal role of Peter Parker is still underway, Sony Pictures announced today that the film be released in 3-D and will hit theaters on July 2, 2012.

Blake said in a statement, “Spider-Man is the ultimate summer movie-going experience, and we’re thrilled the filmmakers are presenting the next installment in 3D. Spider-Man is one of the most popular characters in the world, and we know audiences are eager and excited to discover Marc’s fantastic vision for Peter Parker and the franchise.”

Much more intriguing is the fact the new date will pit "Spider-Man" versus Paramount Pictures' currently untitled "Star Trek" sequel. The highly-anticipated second installment of J.J. Abrams global blockbuster is currently scheduled to open on June 29, 2012. That's only three days before the new "Spider-Man" hits theaters.

Studios usually attempt to avoid other potential blockbusters that are going after the same demo, even in the highly competitive summer months. History has not been kind to such battles. Most noteworthy was in 2000 when Warner Bros. "The Perfect Storm" severly hampered the box office of Mel Gibson's "The Patriot" over the July 4th weekend. Whether Paramount will blink under this scenario and move "Star Trek 2" or see if Sony backs off is unclear.

Look for more news on the "Spider-Man" reboot and "Star Trek" sequel as it breaks on HitFix. In the meantime, check out some possible candidates to play the Web-slinger here.

LG N2B1 NAS With Blu-Ray Burner

Unlike most Network Attached Storage (NAS) devices, LG’s latest N2B1 boasts a built-in Blu-ray burner for archiving data from up to 50 gigabytes into Blu-ray disc. The device features two hard drive bays, a memory card reader (SD/XD/MMX/MS), 3x USB 2.0 ports, an eSATA port, Gigabit Ethernet and is compatible with PCs, Macs and Linux machines. Not to mention, it also supports iTunes music sharing, BitTorrent client, network printer sharing, hot swappable drives and is DLNA certified. The LG N2B1 sells for $299.99 for the 500GB model.

Pentax 645D Camera

Pentax Japan has announced that they will officially release the Pentax 645D camera at the upcoming Japanese CP+ industry trade show in March 2010. It is actually the company’s first true medium-format digital camera that would be compatible with the lenses developed for the film-based version. Word has it that this high-end camera will feature a 30-megapixel sensor, making it Pentax’s sharpest camera ever.

Panasonic HD Camcorders

Panasonic today announced two new Full HD camcorders to its line-up with the introduction of the HDC-HS700 and HDC-TM700 (pictured). These camcorders make use of Panasonic’s advanced 3MOS technology and feature a 14.2-megapixel image sensor, a 35mm wide-angle Leica lens, 12x optical zoom lens, a 3-inch touchscreen display, a memory card slot (SD/SDHC/SDXC), five built-in microphones and the ability to record 1920 x 1080p Full HD video at 60fps. The only difference between the two camcorders is that the HDC-HS700 offers a 240GB hard drive, while the HDC-TM700 only comes with a 32GB of flash memory. Pricing and release date are still unknown at the moment.

Olympus PEN E-PL1

The much awaited PEN E-PL1 micro four thirds camera from Olympus is finally available for pre-order via Amazon. In case you didn’t know, this compact camera features a 12.3-megapixel Live MOS sensor, a 2.7-inch HyperCrystal LCD with Live View function, Olympus’ TruePic V Image Processor, in-body Image Stabilization, Dust Reduction System, HD video recording and comes bundled with a 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 digital zoom lens. The PEN E-PL1 is priced at $599.99.

Silicon releases New USB Flash Drives

Silicon Power today announced a new line of USB flash drives called the Helios 101. Coming in 2GB, 4GB, 8GB, 16GB and 32GB capacities, these plug and play drives feature a polished aluminum casing, a USB 2.0/1.1 interface and are compatible with both Mac and PC systems. The Helios 101 will become available in the coming weeks in two color options: apple green and ocean blue. Unfortunately, there’s no word on pricing yet.

Canon SD3500 IS

Canon today unveiled the latest Canon SD3500 IS or also known as the Digital IXUS 210 in Europe. Available in black, gold, silver and pink, the Canon SD3500 IS features a sculpted metal exterior, a 14.1-megapixel image sensor and a 24mm genuine Canon lens. The camera also supports a 3.5-inch PureColor II Touch TFT LCD, a 5x optical zoom, Face Detection, Smart Shutter, an HDMI out, a Touch AF, a tap control, and Smart Flash Exposure. Its card reader reads SD, SDHC, SDXC, MMC, MMCplus and HC MMCplus.

Canon EOS Digital Rebel T2i

While it’s not confirmed yet, rumors are spreading that Canon might announce a new digital SLR model, the EOS Rebel T2i, as soon as next week.

A follow-up to the Canon Rebel T1i, Canon Rumors is reporting (based on an unknown source) that the T2i will apparently have an improved LCD screen with higher resolution, a new battery and a customizable FPS setting for video recording. There might even be a new shape for the latest model in the traditional Rebel series.

Toshiba Satellite U500-1EX Laptop

Toshiba UK has rolled out the new Satellite U500-1EX that comes equipped with a 13.3-inch multitouch touchscreen runs at 1280 x 800 resolution. Weighing 2.15Kg, the laptop is powered by a 2.13GHz Intel Core i3-330 processor with a 3MB cache, a 4GB of DDR3 RAM, and a 320GB hard drive. Other features include 802.11b/g/n WiFi, LAN, Bluetooth 2.1, a DVD writer, a 5-in-1 card reader, HDMI-out, two USB ports and an eSATA/USB port. There is also an eco utility and a dedicated button on the side of the notebook for reducing energy consumption. You can purchase the Toshiba Satellite U500-1EX for £650 ($1,017).

Fujitsu LifeBook MH380

First introduced back in December last year, the Fujitsu LifeBook MH380 is finally available for purchase in the US via Fujitsu’s online store. Priced at just $449, this mini laptop offers you the following specifications: a 10-inch 1366 x 768 LED-backlit display, an Intel Atom N450 1.66GHz processor, a 1GB RAM, a 250GB HDD, a 1.3MP webcam, WiFi, Bluetooth, a 6-cell battery and Windows 7 Starter OS.

Samsung NB30

Roland from Netbooknews.com has recently made an unboxing video of Samsung’s latest semi-rugged netbook ‘NB30‘. Just a quick reminder, the NB30 is equipped with 10.1-inch 1024 x 600 LED backlit display, an Intel Atom N450 1.66GHz processor, an Intel GMA 3150 graphics card, a 1GB RAM, a 160GB hard drive, a spill-resistant keyboard, a webcam, a 3-in-1 card reader, WiFi, a 6-cell battery and Windows 7 Starter Edition.

Sony Ericsson Yari

Make way Nintendo Wii and Project Natal – the Sony Ericsson Yari can play both motion-based games and camera-tracked gesture controlled games. A 5MP camera and GPS in an attractive package and of course great audio quality – we might have a winner on our hands.
What’s all this gesture gaming we’re going on about? Simple, well, sort of – Yari uses its secondary camera to track motion so that you can use your body to control the game, like the impressive Project Natal demos you might have seen (and if you haven’t, do – you’ll know joysticks are a thing of the past). The accelerometer also comes into play – the Bowling game puts a Wii in your pocket.
But the Sony Ericsson Yari is not just about games. Even though Sony Ericsson are done using the Cybershot and Walkman labels, Yari’s seems to have both types of genes. It packs a 5MP camera with auto-focus and the audio quality is great. Keep in mind this is a reasonably priced phone we’re talking about here.

Key features:
Quad-band GSM support
Tri-band 3G with HSDPA 7.2Mbps and HSUPA 1.8 Mbps support
2.4” 16M-color display (240 x 320 pixels)
5 megapixel autofocus camera with LED flash
VGA video recording at 30fps
Gesture-based gaming
Accelerometer for automatic UI rotation and motion-based gaming, gaming keys
Built-in GPS receiver with optional WisePilot navigation
FM radio with RDS and TrackID
Bluetooth with A2DP and USB (Fast Port connector)
Great audio quality
Stereo speakers
Support for microSD cards up to 16GB, hot-swap, 1GB card in the box
Retail package comes with a desk stand
Main disadvantages:
Signal reception issues (could be unit-specific)
Uncomfortable soft keys and keypad
Camera produces bland, low-contrast photos
No standard USB and audio ports
Preinstalled gesture-based games not very impressive
So-called "gaming keys" don't have any actual use in games
Slow image gallery
No office document viewer
WisePilot software is a 30-day trial, downloads map data over the air
Games, music, navigation – the Sony Ericsson Yari is a Swiss army knife of a phone. Tech-geeks will be impressed, but the Yari will appeal to civilians as well.

Dell Precision M6500

Powerful Mobile Workstation Dell Precision M6500 now comes with dual-core processors, next-generation Intel Core i7 and Core i5. Orders for versions of Dell Precision M6500 with dual-core processor will be taken in the coming weeks. The main features of Dell Precision M6500 include:

* Ability to select quad-core processor Intel Core i7-920XM Quad Core Extreme Edition, a dual-core processor Core i7 Dual Core or i5 Dual Core with a high-speed memory, 1066 MHz, 1333 MHz or 1600 MHz.
* Support for 32 - and 64-bit versions of Microsoft Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows XP, as well as 64-bit Red Hat Linux 5.3.
* Optional 17-inch backlit screen-based RGB LED modules without the unused area on the edges and with the ability to fully control range of colors.
* Optional support RAID5 and three internal drive. With support for three internal drives and SSD MiniCard capacity of 64 GB, users can add up to two additional hard drives in RAID 0 or RAID0 1 of a total capacity of over 1 TB.
* The system can be supplemented with optional 3.2-megapixel camera supports USB 3.0 and mobile technology Gobi 2.0.

Dell Latitude 13

Dell today announced the upcoming release of two noubukov business-class notebook Dell Latitude 13 and the updated Dell Precision M6500. New Dell Latitude 13 is positioned as the world's thinnest notebook with a 13-inch screen, designed for corporate customers. This sleek new Latitude notebook is equipped with a reliable means of remote control, security and virtualization. According to Dell, notebook Precision M6500 is the world's most powerful mobile workstation, and now it comes with new dual-core Intel Core i7 and i5.

features:-
* Systems management technology to support Broadcom TruManage and service Dell ImageDirect, which allows IT services around the clock to create, update and deploy images of systems.
* Ready to virtualization design allows IT services cost-effectively provide users with all the opportunities in non-standard PC computing environments, such as centers for processing orders over the phone, the regional offices of companies and hotels.
* Customizable security features, including solid-state drives (SSD), full disk encryption (FDE), the possibility of Trusted Platform Module and Software Computrace.
* Fixed link through the optional mobile broadband connection to WWAN, Bluetooth interface or a wireless LAN 802.11g / n.
* Optional external Blu-ray drive and the ability to upload photos using card reader "5-in-1".

ASUS G73JH-X1 Gaming Laptop

ASUS has finally launched its G73JH-X1 gaming laptop the the States via Newegg. Priced at $1,449.99, the laptop has a 17.3-inch 1920 x 1080 LED-backlighted display, an Intel Core i7 720QM processor, an 8GB of RAM, a 500GB hard drive, a 1GB ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5870 graphics, and a DVD burner. Other important specs include built-in stereo speakers, a 2.0MP webcam, WiFi 802.11b/g/n, an Ethernet LAN port, HDMI and VGA outputs, four USB ports, and an 8-in-1 media card reader.

MSI Wind U160 Netbook

MSI has once again expanded its Wind series of netbooks by announcing the U160. Aimed at fashion conscious consumers, this slim and lightweight netbook offers a 10.1-inch LED backlit display, an Intel Atom N450 1.6GHz processor, an Intel GMA 3150 graphics card, a 2GB RAM, a 160GB hard drive, a 1.3MP webcam, a 2-in-1 card reader, 3x USB ports, WiFi, Bluetooth and Windows 7 Starter OS. Sadly, there’s no word on pricing yet.

Ericsson And Netgear Have Released A 3G/Wi-Fi Router

Ericsson and Netgear have collaborated to launch a new 3G/Wi-Fi router in the form of the Netgear MBRN3300. This wireless router can use an internal 3G modem, including HSPA+ at roughly 20Mbps, and share the link through either 802.11n Wi-Fi or through four 100Mbps Ethernet ports. The device is ideal for use as a modem for homes where regular cable, DSL or fiber isn’t available, or for completely mobile local networks. The Netgear MBRN3300 supports Windows PC, Macintosh, and virtually all Ethernet devices. Too bad, there is no info on pricing or availability so far.

USB Gundam GNO3 Flash Drive

Bandai Japan today released a new USB stick that is specially designed for GNO3 Gundam (Gundam Network Operation) fans. The flash drive provides up to 4GB of storage space and comes with the pre-installed GN03 Gundam game.

ASUS Eee PC 1005PE-H Netbook

Here’s a look at ASUS’ upcoming Eee PC 1005PE-H netbook, which is actually an updated version of ASUS Eee PC 1005PE. Powered by an Intel Atom N450 1.66GHz processor, this mini laptop is equipped with a 10.1-inch 1024 x 600 LCD display, a 2GB RAM, a 320GB hard drive, an SD card reader, WiFi, Bluetooth, 3x USB ports, Ethernet, a 6-cell battery and runs on Windows 7 Home Premium OS. The ASUS Eee PC 1005PE-H will start shipping from February 17th for 349 Euro (about $476).

Dell Mini 5 Android Tablet

FCC has finally approved the Android-powered Dell Mini 5 tablet. The gadget sports Wi-Fi, HSPA connectivity (which is compatible with AT&T, Rogers, Telus and Bell). The Del Mini 5 will also sport a touchscreen display with a 5-megapixel camera and a SIM card slot. Too bad, there is no info on the release date so far. Video after the jump

HP G62t 15.6-inch Laptop

If you are looking for a new and powerful laptop, then check out the HP G62t, which has a similar design to the Apple MacBook Pro. The new HP G62t comes jam packed with an Intel Core i3, i5, or i7 processors, up to 4GB of DDR3 memory, up to 500GB of storage, Intel graphics, Wi-Fi, a built-in webcam, a 15.6-inch (1366 x 768) LED-backlit display, Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit, HDMI, and an optional Bluetooth. The HP G62t 15.6-inch laptop is priced at $599.99, upwards

NFS Shift Ferrari Racing Pack On Xbox 360

Microsoft and EA will launch an exclusive DLC for the Xbox 360 version of NFS Shift. The Ferrari Racing pack will include some of the best known Ferrari cars including

• 1996 Ferrari F50 GT
• 2005 Ferrari F430 Spider
• 2005 Ferrari FXX
• 2005 Ferrari Superamerica
• 2006 Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano
• 2006 Ferrari F430 Challenge (Online/Quick event only)
• 2006 Ferrari F430 GTC (Online/Quick event only)
• 2007 Ferrari 430 Scuderia
• 2008 Ferrari California
• 2008 Ferrari 16M Scuderia Spider

Synology Announces DS710+ NAS Server

Synology UK, leaders in open source network attached storage solutions announced today the DiskStation DS710+ aimed primarily at SMB and home enthusiast users. Shipping with Synology's award winning DiskStation Manager 2.2 web-interface, the DS710+ can be set up and configured within minutes without the requirement of extensive technical knowledge.

"As far as a small or medium business is concerned, the DS710+ ticks all the right boxes," exclaimed Victor Chiang, Sales and Marketing Director, Synology UK. "Smaller than the size of a shoe box, the DiskStation is powerful, secure and reliable enough to cope with the majority of a company's backup, IT and internet requirements at a low initial cost outlay and on-going running costs."

Nokia C5

Nokia will launch a new series of phones, that will be called the C-series. The upcoming Nokia C-5 will feature a 3.2-megapixel camera with a 2.2-inch QVGA screen, GPS, an FM tuner, a 50MB of internal memory and a microSD expansion. The handset will use the Symbian S60v3 FP2 operating system.

Nokia C5 | Price, Features And Full Specification

Toshiba Satellite A500-ST6647 16-Inch Laptop

Here’s your chance to grab one of this Toshiba Satellite A500-ST6647 laptop for just $999 shipped (regular price $1,199) at LogicBuy, which means you could save up to $200. So here are the specs: a 16-inch widescreen display, an Intel Core i7-720QM 1.6GHz processor, a 512MB NVIDIA GeForce 310M graphics card, a 4GB DDR3 RAM, a 320GB HDD, a DVD burner, a 6-cell battery and Windows 7 64-bit OS.

Eizo ColorEdge LCD Display

Eizo Japan today introduced a new member from the ColorEdge LCD display series. The ColorEdge CG303W is a 29.8-inch LCD screen that produces an impressive WQXGA resolution of 2560 a 1600 with 178 degrees of viewing angle. Measuring 689mm x 254.7mm x 629.5mm and weighing 16.1Kg, this monitor also provides a 260 cd/m2 brightness level, an 850:1 of contrast ratio and a 12ms of response time. Additional features include two DVI-D ports, two USB 2.0 ports and a coverage rate of 98% of Adobe RGB. The Eizo ColorEdge CG303W will be available on March 19th, 2010 for 399,000 Yen or approx. $4,436.

Nokia 6303i Classic

The Nokia 6303i Classic handset will hit the market sometime in the first quarter of 2010. The phone has a similar design to the Nokia 6303 Classic. Encased in a classy stainless steel chassis, the 6303i Classic boasts a 2.2-inch display, a 3.2-megapixel camera, email functionality, Instant Messaging via Nokia Messaging and a long-lasting battery.PRICE $149.

Motorola Devour

Verizon Wireless will launch the Motorola Devour Android-powered handset.This mobile will be cheaper than the Droid because it has a smaller screen and a slower processor. The Motorola Devour features a touch-sensitive navigation pad, a 3.1-inch capacitive touchscreen, several pre-loaded applications (Gmail, Google Talk, YouTube, Google Search and Google Maps), a pre-installed 8GB microSD card, and Bluetooth.

Sony Ericsson Aspen

Sony Ericsson today announced the newest addition to its GreenHeart portfolio, the Sony Ericsson Aspen. Powered by Windows Mobile 6.5.3 OS, this business mobile phone offers a 2.4-inch 240 x 320 touchscreen display, a 3.2MP camera, a full QWERTY keypad, a 4GB memory card in the box, a microSD card slot, Google Maps, email, a media browser, Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync, A-GPS, WiFi, Bluetooth, a 3.5mm headset jack, stereo speakers and provides access to social networking sites such as Facebook, Twitter and Windows Live Messenger. The handset also supports both GSM/EDGE (850/900/1800/1900 MHz) and HSPA (850/900/2100 MHz) connectivities. The Sony Ericsson Aspen will be available in selected markets from Q2 2010 for unannounced price yet.

Mid-Tower PC Case From Sunbeamtech

Sunbeamtech’s upcoming mid-tower PC case, the VentMax. Aimed at overclockers and hardcore gamers, this all-black chassis is equipped with a high performance cooling system which includes one 120mm fan in front, one on the side, two on top and a 80mm fan at the rear. Apart from that, the case also has three exposed 5.25-inch bays, six 3.5-inch bays and a front I/O panel with four USB 2.0 and two audio ports. Measuring 415mm x 180mm x 415mm and weighing 5.53kg.

Diesel Watch

If you are searching for a new watch, then check out the Diesel Time Zone that can display four different times on its face. The timepiece has both analog and digital displays and a sleek leather strap. If you want one, you can purchase the Diesel Time Zone Watch at Nordstrom for $295.

TDK Bluetooth Headphone For iPhone

TDK will launch their latest product in the near future namely the TDK TH-WR700. It is a Bluetooth headphone that is designed for use with iPhones or any Bluetooth-enabled gadgets. The device is sold with a small transmitter offering a 108dB/mW, a 32 Ohm impedance and a bandwidth of 20Hz-20kHz. The TDK TH-WR700 requires a couple of AAA batteries that will provide up to 40-hour of operation time.