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Analogue watch with hidden flash drive

Why worry about where your data is stored when you can carry it around with you in place where hardly anyone is going to know about.

That is what this watch it all about, hidden inside is a USB flash drive with a massive 8 Gb of memory, which is enough store quite a lot of data on.

The user can take out the flash drive, use it and put it back into the safety of the watch, storing data may never be same again.

Features of the USB Flash Drive watch:

•Small USB flash drive fits completely inside of the watch

•Perfect for carrying your data on secret missions

•Japanese quartz movement

•Black polyurethane strap

•Luminescent hands

•Huge 8GB capacity

•Watch dial size: 1.1″ x 1″ (29 x 25mm)

•Flash drive size: 1.5″ x .5″ x .25″ (38 x 13 x 6mm)

Priced at .99 was .99 (save 20%)

Source [Think Geek]




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The Dell Mini 5 Appears

We have seen the prototype of what we thought would become the Mini 5, but it had an initial price tag of around ,000! Clearly this is not going to fly and therefore when it is properly released the price tag should be around 0 or 0 at a push.

This is not what we would expect to find from Dell, especially as there is competition in the tablet and smartbook market marketing a ,000 mini 5 is going to be difficult.

Source [Eee PC]



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Lenovo put the new G350 on sale

The G350 is one of those computers that sits in the laptop mid range it has a 15.3 inch display, 4 Gb of RAM and is one of the few laptops using the 2.13 GHz Intel Core i3 Processor, so it is a laptop to think about when checking out the specs of those on your shopping list.

As many new laptops there is little to go on when it comes to other details, as we need to get our hands on one to put it through its paces.

Features of the Lenovo G650:

15.6 inch display, 2.13GHz Intel Core i3 processor, 4GB of RAM, 320GB hard drive is preloaded with Windows 7 Home Premium 64 bit, 1366 x 768 resolution, LED backlit display, integrated Intel processor, a dual-layer DVD burner, 2 mega pixel webcam, six-cell lithium-ion battery, VGA port, HDMI output, two USBs along with a USB/eSATA combo, Ethernet jack, multi-card reader and Express Card slot.

The Lenovo G650 notebook costs around 9

Source [Eletronista]

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MSI show off the $500 tablet

Well it seems that Apple was only a few days ahead of the competition, if you can call MSI competition for Apple although they do tend to follow Apple lead sometimes like with the slim and light laptop in the MSI range.

So the Micro Star International or MSI as we know have launched a 0 tablet that comes with a decent sized ten inch touchscreen display, unfortunately the company have not released any specs on this device yet.

The only thing that MSI do say if that this tablet will come with all of the features of a laptop, sounds good to me!

Source [i4u]



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The strongest laptop bag around

This case is made from 1,000 denier ballistic nylon, which is basically the same sort of stuff that goes into stab vests. Therefore it goes without saying that is a tough case; in fact it is that tough the National Tactical Officers Association has approved its use.

There are twenty two pockets and enough space for a 15 inch laptop, if this case is not going to protect your laptop then probably nothing will.

Features of the Tactical Officers Indestructible Organizer:

The 4,000-lb. tensile strength nylon webbing, 27-lb. tensile strength composite nylon thread, and double-stitched stress points provide strength not normally found in civilian baggage. The zipper pulls are made from 550 paracord, the same material trusted by the U.S. military to secure parachute cables. The organizer has 22 pockets, including a central compartment lined with high-grade closed cell foam for superior shock absorption and large enough for a change of clothes and a 15″ laptop. Three exterior pockets keep a cell phone, binoculars, and a compass readily accessible, while two Velcro straps hold a flashlight or umbrella. The two broadside panels unzip to provide storage for files, computer peripherals, or blueprints. Includes an adjustable shoulder strap. 16″ W x 11″ H x 10″ D. (4 lbs.)

Priced at 9.95

Source [Hammacher Schlemmer]


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Easy Laptop Holder

Not all people use laptops for pleasure, some people have to work for living and a laptop is just another tool provided to them in order to get the job done.

However try using a laptop while walking around a stockroom, building or factory and you will see how difficult it can be, but add this laptop desk and life all of sudden becomes so much easier for the user.

Features of the Connect a Desk Laptop Holder:

•Great for: archaeologists, insurance adjusters, real estate appraisers, architects, engineers, students, site surveys, inspectors, inventory, warehouse, nurses

•Fits into most computer bags

•Straps can be removed for use as a lap desk

•Dimensions: 11″ x 14″

•Weight: 1lb, 6oz

Price Alert Think Geek Sale Now On! Price now .99 was .99 (save 14%)

Source [Think Geek]




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Toshiba launches the 18.4” Qosimio Range

This is the latest offering from Toshiba, it is a top of the range machine aimed at IT pros and gamers or the other way around depending on what side of the fence you are sitting on.

These top machines have top end prices to go with their stylish design, you won’t get much change from ,000, but what you do get is an Intel Core i5 430M or i7 720QM processor, 1GB Nvidia GeForce GTS 360M graphics and a 18.1 inch display.

Specs of the Toshiba Qosimio X505 range of laptops:

The X505-Q860 model is priced at ,199.99 it includes a Core i5-430M processor, 4GB of RAM, and a 500GB 7200RPM hard drive

The X505-Q870 model is priced at ,499.99 an upgraded version of the Q860’s specifications to a Core i7-720QM processor and Blu-ray drive

The X505-Q880 model is priced at ,899.99  a further upgrade adds an additional 2GB of RAM over the Q870 for a total of 6GB and a 64GB SSD in addition to the 500GB 7200RPM hard drive.

Source [Notebook Review]



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Griffin launch iPad cases

No sooner had Steve Jobs left the stage were products associated with the new Apple iPad coming out.

One such accessory is the leather cases from Griffin, these products come in passport and sleeve styles, so the user has a choice of how they can carry and hold the device.

A case is an essential piece of equipment for a device such as the iPad from Apple; after all you really want to be walking down the road with your iPad under your arm, do you?

Features of the Elan Passport Folio case for the Apple iPad:

•Slim, one-piece folio

•Opens like a book, flips closed to protect

•Inner cover includes card pockets, stretch band to secure cover when closed

•Soft gray micro suede interior

Prices start from

Source [Ubergizmo]





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So the iSlate is actually the iPad!

Well what’s in a name, everything it would seem and of course the iPad sounds much more like an Apple product.

This is meant to be the device that kick starts the smartbook market, which so far has been on the edges of the computer sector and in many cases buyers have to search around for stockists of these highly portable devices.

What makes the iPad stand out from the rest is that not only is this a hand held device, it will also be able to be used on the desk with its neat stand and keyboard the iPad has crossed the barriers now, the smartbook revolution has begun!

The official specs of the Apple iPad:

•CPU: 1GHz Apple A4 ARM-based processor

•Display: 9.7 inch IPS multitouch display, 1024 x 768 pixels with 132 ppi

•Storage: 16GB, 32GB, or 64GB

•Connectivity: 802.11a/b/g/n Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 2.1, optional 3G

•Dimensions: 9.56″ x 7.47″ x 0.5″

•Weight: 1.5 pounds (1.6 pounds with 3G modem)

•Battery: 25Whr with up to 10 hours of web surfing, video, or music playback

•Other features: Accelerometer and compass

•Apps: Runs all iPhone apps plus new iPad apps including games, iTunes, iBooks, New York Times reader and others

•Video support: H.264 video up to 720p

•Input: On-screen keyboard that looks like a giant iPhone keyboard

•Optional accessories including a keyboard dock, camera connection kit, and a case that doubles as a kick-stand

•Accessibility: Closed-captioning playback, VoiceOver screen reader, full-screen zoom magnification

•Environmental cred: Arsenic-free glass, BFR-free, mercury-free LCD, PVC-free, recyclable aluminium and glass enclosure

Prices start at 9 (Wi-Fi and 16 Gb) to 9 (Wi-Fi, 3G and 64 Gb)

Source [Liliputting]



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USB powered LED webcam

With six white LED’s this webcam has no problem putting a bit of light onto the subject, it plugs directly into the USB port so therefore no additional power source is required, although it must be remembered that if you are running the laptop on the battery it is going to run down very quickly!

Features of The Self Illuminating Web Camera:

The auto-focusing, 2 MP camera is mounted to a semi-rigid cable that can be bent to any position–even into its own stand. It can capture video at 30 fps at 640 x 480 resolution (as well as 5 fps at 1,600 x 1,200 resolution), providing a focus range of 2 3/4″ for close-ups and a 20″ field of view. It has a built-in microphone. It plugs into your computer’s USB port for power and includes software for both Windows XP SP2, Vista, and Windows 7. 16″ L. (8 oz.)

Priced at .95 sale price .95

Source [Hammacher Schlemmer]

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The Apple iPad: Nerds’ll Hate It, Laymen’ll Love It

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In case you’ve been trapped under a bus for the last 30 hours, Apple announced their “latest creation” in San Francisco yesterday, a “magical and revolutionary device.” It’s the tablet computer that the world has been expecting from Apple for nearly 10 years now, the product of Steve Jobs’ dreams.

It’s called the iPad, and we think it’s pretty rad for what it is. It’s too underpowered to be a real laptop like the MacBook (and lacks the keyboard to even be a netbook), and it’s just too big to be a handheld, on-the-go device like an iPod Touch. But we tend to agree with Steve Jobs and the rest of the Cupertino Crew that it fills a significant gap between those two devices because it can handle any kind of media (pretty much) and make that media accessible anywhere. We break it down after the jump:

Music: via iTunes, Pandora, and a slew of other Apps. Apple has had this on lockdown for almost a decade now, and with the purchase of LaLa, they’re indicating a move toward a streaming-based service

Video: via iTunes, YouTube, and a slew of other Apps. The lack of Adobe Flash video on this and other iPhone OS-based products is a major, major flaw, however. It prevents users from viewing about 70 percent of all video content on the web, according to Adobe.

Print: via iBooks and a slew of publication-specific apps. iBooks is a new service announced at yesterday’s event that will–you guessed it–sell books. The price point ain’t great, but five major book publishers are on board, so it’s likely to be a well-stocked store. Widely heard word on the street is that several newspaper and magazine publishers (old media) plan to jump on the bandwagon with iPad-ready versions of their publications. It may not be the industry’s saving grace, but it will certainly help to pull them out of the internet-age doldrums. Time will tell how this stacks up as an eReader (eye-strain and glare can be a real bitch on LCD screens), and if it will take the wind out of the Kindle’s sails (though it does improve on many complaints Kindle users had, like a color display, bigger screen, and a better user interface).

Gaming: via bazillions of Apps. No, Crysis won’t run on this thing, but most people don’t care about system-hogging first person shooters. Simple games that thrived on the iPhone will continue to thrive here, and the larger screen opens up possibilities for even better games. The no-Flash thing is a major flaw here as well, though; 75 percent of web-based games run on it.

Some tech nerds are flat-out underwhelmed by this gadget. They’re the guys and girls that make full use of their laptops, for both work and play. But they’re not the target audience here, and the iPad probably isn’t a good product for them. It has no native keyboard (a dock-keyboard peripheral costs ), it can only run one program at a time (it can’t multitask, as the industry lingo goes), and it’s a “closed” product (it only runs apps from the iTunes App Store).

But think of all the people that buy a MacBook because they just want a sexy (and reliable and easy to use) Apple product. Those folks don’t even come close to reaching that machine’s capabilities. They email, surf the web, do their social networking mumbos jumbos, watch a few videos and listen to some music. You can do that with a netbook (most of it, anyway) yet they happily drop ,000 on an Apple product. The iPad is designed for those people. It’s more portable, even sleeker, and costs half as much for the cheapest model. All their old iPhone apps run on this thing too.

It’s a flawed product for sure–no camera, no Flash as we mentioned, no multitasking–but it looks like the best tablet anyone has made to date (sorry, JooJoo–though your price tag seems reasonable now). iPad version two will be a monster, and at the very least, the iPad will encourage competition not only for better tablets, but since it’s an “unlocked” device, better 3G infrastructure and lower 3G prices. Then we all win, Apple lovers and haters alike.


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Boost your cellphone signal

If you live or work in one of those areas where the cellphone signal is so bad that most of the time you phone say “No Service” then you must be pulling your hair out, but stop there is a device available that is much cheaper than a hair transplant and boosts your cell phone signal too.

The device simply plugs into the USB port of your laptop and straight away will boost your cellphone signal, tests have shown where on service was available these device has boosted it to between two and three bars on the phone.

Product Features of the USB Cellphone Booster:

•USB powered device boosts your cellphone signal for improved voice and data

•2-3 bars extra signal for any cell phone or 3G data card

•More signal means better call quality for cell phones, and up to 100% faster download speeds for 3G data cards.

•Prevents dropped calls and improves call clarity

•No drivers or software needed only uses USB for power

•Simple installation – Simply place antenna near a window (up to 15 feet away) and plug into your laptop’s USB port. The advanced circuitry does the rest.

•Compatible with every carrier in Canada and the US (Except “iDEN” phones used by Nextel, Southern LINC, and MiKE Canada) This means it does not work with Nextel.

•Intelligent microprocessor-controlled amplification

 

Technical Specs of the USB Cellphone Booster:

•Frequency: 869-894, 1930-1990 MHz

•Gain: 48 dB typ.

•Output Power: 10 dBm typ.

•Supply: 5 Volts DC @ 0.250 amps

•Operating Temp: -30 to +60

•Size: 5″ x 1.5″ x 0.9″

•Weight: 0.3 Lbs.

 

Priced at .99

Source [Think Geek]


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MSI take the Wind U135 Global

Shopping around the price of the MSI Wind U135 Pine Trail netbook varies from just over 0 to just under 0, but then you may have delivery and packing etc on top, so basically the global price only varies slightly which is very good when compared to some other brands and products.

Main features of the MSI Wind U135 Pine Trail Netbook:

•Atom N450 1.66 GHz

•10″ 1024 x 600 display, Intel GMA3150 graphics

•160 Gb to 250 Gb hard disk

•Wi-Fi-N

•3 or 6 Cell battery

•2.4 – 2.6Lbs depending on battery

Prices vary from 0 to around 0

Source [Eee PC]


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The Swordfish Mini Smartbook 7” for $149!

It seems amazing that you can go out and buy a seven smartbook for under 9, but that is what Haleron are doing

They have the Swordfish Mini Smartbook with seven inch display designed with the mobile user in mind.

The Specs of the Swordfish Mini Smartbook 7”:

7 inch TFT LCD screen, a VIA ARM 300MHz 32bit processor, a 128MB RAM, a 1GB hard drive, a card reader, 3 x USB ports, Wi-Fi, an 8 hour battery and Windows CE 6.0 OS.

Priced at 9

Source [Tech Fresh]



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3G available with the Lenovo ThinkPad x100e

Normally a laptop with 3G and GPS already installed are larger than you really want from a laptop, but now thanks to Lenovo it is now possible to get the slim and light x100e ThinkPad that comes with a Gobi 2000 card providing GPS and 3G already installed.

Unfortunately it seems to be reflected in with the price to the tune of around 0 when compared to the same machine without the card.

Basic specs of the Lenovo ThinkPad x100e

11.6 inch laptop has an AMD Athlon Neo MV-40 single core CPU, ATI Radeon HD 3200 graphics, 2GB of RAM, a 250 GB hard drive, 802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi, a 6 cell battery and it also has no mobile broadband

Prices start from 9 and quickly rise to over 9 depending on options

Source [Liliputing]


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