Tech Gadgets Guide

3 Cool gadgets

I have just discovered 3 new cool gadgets I want to share with you.

1. MSI U123-004US 10.2-Inch Red Netbook – 9+ Hours Battery Life

Features and specifications:

• 1.66GHz Intel Atom N280 Processor, 512 KB L2 Cache, 533 MHz Bus speed
• 1GB DDR2 533 Mhz SO-DIMM (1 Slot) upgradable to 2 GB MAX
• 160 GB SATA Hard Drive
• Windows XP Home Edition
• 9 Cell Battery (9-10 Hours battery life depending on usage)

MSI U123-004US 10.2-Inch Red Netbook looks hot, is powerful and I love the 9+ hours battery life.

The price for MSI U123-004US is $379.99.

2. Olympus Stylus 850 SW 8MP Shockproof Waterproof Digital Camera (Yellow)

The Stylus 850 SW is designed for active people who want a tough camera that can keep up with their on-the-go lifestyles. Incredibly durable, sleek and stylish, the Stylus 850 SW is a must-have vacation and party accessory.

Features and specifications:

• 8.0-megapixel CCD captures enough detail for photo-quality 16 x 22-inch prints
• 3x optical zoom; Face Detection
• 2.5-inch HyperCrystal LCD; Perfect Shot Preview mode
• Waterproof to 10 feet; shockproof to 5 feet
• Stores images on xD Picture Cards

The price for Stylus 850 SW is $279.95.

3. Seagate FreeAgent Go 500 GB USB 2.0 Portable External Hard

Need extra HDD and portability? Have a look at Seagate FreeAgent Go 500 GB USB 2.0.

Main features

• 5,400 RPM Spin Speed, 8 MB Cache Buffer
• USB 2.0: up to 480 Mb/s
• Sync and back up quickly at your desktop without having to search for cables.
• Guard the privacy of important files and folders.
• Get your storage solution up and running quickly.

The price for Seagate FreeAgent Go 500 GB USB 2.0 Portable External Hard is $135.80.

A cool RadioiPod Dock Etón Porsche P9123 DAB

Etón Porsche P9123 DAB is one of the most collets gadgets I have seen lately.

Extruded from high quality aluminium, the stunning Etón Porsche P9123 DAB radio arrives with a separate made-for-iPod dock. The design is amazing: a geometric acrylic block is seamlessly fused onto the metal housing for an eye-catching look, with three 1.5” full-range speakers projecting well-balanced and crystal-clear audio into your living space. And with 15-watts RMS of power available to the 3” active subwoofer, things can get as bone-rattling as you want!

The Etón Porsche P9123 DAB also boasts DAB/FM/AM/MW compatibility and an alarm clock with snooze, ensuring you should always be able to wake up to your favourite radio shows. A 3.5mm stereo input is available for connecting a portable stereo device such as an MP3 player or CD player. Includes metal remote control with integral torch.

Etón Porsche P9123 features

• Clock   Yes
• Dimensions   H14.1 x W13 x D22.9cm 
• Headphone socket   Yes 
• Power supply   Mains, battery (4x AA for alarm back up
• Preset stationsThe number of stations that can be programmed into the memory   20 DAB, 20 FM
• Radio tuner   DAB, FM, MW, AM 
• Weight   2.8kg 

Pricing and availability info

Etón Porsche P9123 DAB Radio/iPod Dock cost £328 and is available at Johnlewis.com.

Digital & freesat TV Recorder HUMAX PVR9300T

HUMAX PVR9300T – Don’t miss your favorite program ever again! Equipped with the latest technology and a slimline design, the Humax PVR9300TB provides digital terrestrial broadcast reception, and offers up to 200 hours worth of recording with its integrated 320GB hard disk drive. It enables you to record 1 channel while watching another and to record 2 channels simultaneously while playing back a previous recording.

  

There’s also Picture in Picture so you can enjoy 2 of your favorite programmers at the same time. The Humax PVR9300TB has a highly sensitive tuner for excellent reception and a live 8 day Electronic Programme Guide (EPG), for even better program information on all channels. It also enables subtitles, digital teletext, and interactive features. The PVR9300TB is also compatible with broadcasts carrying the Audio Description service, which offers a useful narration for sight impaired people.

The USB 2.0 connection allows viewers to enjoy digital photos on a large TV screen or to listen to MP3 files downloaded from a PC. An HDMI output allows you to connect to a compatible HD Ready TV for best picture quality.

Installation is simple, just plug in and play.

HUMAX PVR9300T features

• 18/3.2watts Power consumption, in use/standby
• No subscription required – just a one off payment
• 1 HDMI connection
• watch one channel while you record another
• Viewing card required for additional channels
• Twin tuner
• Basic scart lead included
• You may need an aerial upgrade to receive Freeview
• 1 audio and video inputs
• RF in connection
• Remote control
• Freeview Playback compatible
• Picture-in-Text
• 200 Hours recording time
• Record 2 channels and watch a recorded program
• Displays the EPG with a live image
• Fully interactive services available
• RF out connection
• Twin Tuner
• Chase Play / Time Shifting
• 7 Day EPG with one touch one touch record
• HDMI upscaling

Pricing and availability info

HUMAX PVR9300T cost £189.99 and it is avilable at Comet.co.uk

Funny tech gadget the Minoru 3D Webcam

I have discovered a funny tech gadget the Minoru 3D Webcam.

The Minoru 3D Webcam is capable of creating an amazing stereoscopic effect using its two digital cameras. Mounted on top of the cute head, these cameras each take a picture of whatever they’re pointed at and transmit it over the internet.

The person you’re chatting too doesn’t need any special software, they just have to pop on a set of 3D glasses (you get five pairs included in the box) and they’ll see an amazing 3D image with depth and realism.

Minoru 3D Webcam Features:

• Transmit and record stereoscopic 3D images
• Chat to friends and family free via Live Messenger, Skype, AOL and other instant messaging tools
• Record standard 2D images and pictures
• Camera resolutions: 320×240, 352×288, 640×480, 704×576
• Package includes Minoru 3D web cam, USB cable, software CD, instructions, five pairs of 3D glasses
• Compatible with Windows XP and Vista
• Requires USB2 port, 2.4GHz P4 processor or better, 512MB RAM, 100MB hard disk

Pricing and availability info

Minoru 3D Webcam cost £39.14 and it is available at Redsave.com.

A really good laptop COMPAQ CQ60-214

COMPAQ CQ60-214 is a quality laptop with 15.6” screen size, Intel Celeron Mobile processor, 3GB RAM, 250GB hard drive and Windows Vista Home Premium. Also it features a built-in webcam.

 COMPAQ CQ60-214 features and specs:

• Screen size: 15.6 inches
• Processor: Intel Celeron Mobile
• Processor speed: 1.66 GHz
• Memory (RAM): 3072 MB
• Storage (hard drive): 250 GB
• Shared graphics: Intel GMA4500MHD 1277 MB
• Operating system: Windows Vista Home Premium
• Wireless networking standard: 802.11b/g\
• DVD Writer
• Speakers: Altec Lansing\
• Battery life: 2 hours
• Laptop weight (kg): 3 kg

Pricing and availability info

COMPAQ CQ60-214 cost £379.99 and is available at Comet.co.uk