Tech Gadgets Guide

Rumors confirmed. See the new Sony PlayStation 3 Slim Console 120GB Model

The rumors confirmed Sony PlayStation 3 Slim Console 120GB Model will be on market soon. The new model is 32% smaller, 36% lighter and consuming 34% less power than the original.

PLAYSTATION 3 Slim main features

• video chat
• internet access
• digital photo viewing
• and digital audio and video

The PlayStation 3 120GB system features an IBM "Cell" processor and a co-developed NVIDIA graphics processor that together allow the system to perform two trillion calculations per second. The 120GB system manages to improve on this with its 45nm version of the processor, which although running at the same 60+nm speed as previous PS3 versions, uses less energy. This makes the unit’s smaller size and quieter fan possible.

The system is capable of 128-bit pixel precision and 1080p resolution for a full HD experience.

PLAYSTATION 3 console also provides for an extreme sound experience by supporting Dolby Digital 5.1, DTS 5.1, as well as Linear PCM 7.1. Finally, it features cross connectivity with your PC network and PlayStation Portable (PSP) and its pre-installed, 120GB hard disc drive allows you to save games as well as download content from The Internet.

It utilizes The Blu-ray disc media format, which gives you The best high-definition viewing experience on your television, by way of The format’s ability to hold six times as much data as traditional DVDs.

Availability and pricing info

PlayStation 3 120GB is available in US for $299.99 and in UK for £249.96.

Ideal LCD TV for the bedroom, study or kitchen

I have found the perfect LCD TV for the bedroom, study or kitchen: JVC LT-19DA1BJ – 19" HD Ready LCD with Freeview Tuner.

The JVC LT-19DA1 is a 19” HD Ready LCD with a built in Freeview tuner. The neat compact size is ideal for the bedroom, study or kitchen, and the sleek black design means it will easily complement any living environment.

With HDMI connection you’re able to get the most out of the screen when you attach it to a high definition source such as Blu-ray player, or HD games console.

The LT-19DA1 comes with a table top stand, but if you are short of space the LCD is wall mountable with an wall bracket which is sold separately.

JVC LT-19DA1BJ features

• HD Ready
• Freeview Tuner
• HDMI Input
• Table Top Stand
• Actual Colour: Black

Pricing and availability

The JVC LT-19DA1BJ – 19" HD Ready LCD with Freeview Tuner TV cost £199.00 (with free delivery in UK) and is available at SoundAndVision.co.uk.

5 cool office gadgets

In today post you will find my top 5 coolest office gadgets.

1. USB Multi gadget computer Travel kit

 

A cool accessory set for use with your laptop on the move.It comes in a neat little sip case & includes everything you need to make sure you are connected.

Features:

• Travel zip case with carry strap
• USB mini mouse with retractable cord
• USB hub with 4 ports
• USB microphone/headphone set
• A/M to A/F retractable extension
• USB A/M to mini 5p retractable extension
• RJ – 45 internet telephone retractable connector

You can buy the USB Multi gadget computer Travel kit for £14.99.

2. A Levitating Mini Car (for use with Levitating Globe)

Get one of these great Mini cars as an alternative to the globe. Watch as the car revolves magically in mid air. Great for home or office.

You must have a levitating globe to use the car.

Levitating Mini Car price is £9.99.

3. Projector clock with changing colors and nature sounds

A very unusual but very nice clock. It is a projector clock but also slowly changes color…but as well as this it also plays very relaxing nature sounds – birds, forest, wind and a river. So it would be very nice to have at your beside to sooth you off to sleep.Pure relaxation.

Features:

• LED-projector clock with changing colors of light and sound of nature (bird, forest, wind, river)
• size = length 208 mm, width 100 mm, height 100 mm
• matt silver finish

Projector clock with changing colors and nature sounds price is £34.99.

4. Disco Flashing drinks coasters

Drink to the beat and strut your stuff disco style with these funky new flashing drinks coasters. This battery operated LED coaster is switched on by pressing the centre of the mat and when activated, displays a pre-programmed flashing light display that resembles a ‘70’s dance floor.

This cool gadget cost is £7.99.

5. USB coffee warmer and tumbler

Keep your coffee or tea hot with this very nice USB warmer & tumbler set. Both are stainless steel and simply plug into your computer USB to operate.

Features:

• size = 135 x 86 x 135mm
• stainless steel
• plug & play operation
• auto on/off
• green/red led heat indicator

USB coffee warmer and tumbler price is £24.99.

PSP Go!

The new Playstation Portable is called the PSP Go!

 

Features:

- A slide-in feature that will allow for a bigger screen for the Playstation Portable.  Indeed, you think that the current widescreen LCD of the Playstation Portable is big enough?  Wait until you see the new PSP Go!

- No more UMD support.  The cartridge slot at the back has been removed to give way to the slide-in feature.  Games will now be downloaded digitally.  For those who don’t have access to internet or WiFi connections, download kiosks will be established in popular destinations so that players can conveniently get their gaming fix.

- Flip-in/flip-out controllers to allow the outer layer screen to slide in.

- 16 GB of built-in memory.  Wow!  Say goodbye to those 4GB memory cards.

- An extra analog stick – finally!

- A series of add-ons under the Go! brand.  There will be Go! 1.3 mega pixel cameras, aptly entitled the Go!Cam.  There will be Go!View which is a movie download service. And there are other Go! products being planned as we speak.

- An improved online download service.  The Playstation Store will be restructured specifically for the PSP Go!

Read more about the PSP Go! on Console Video Games Mania.

Pricing and availability

PSP Go will be released on October 1, 2009. You can preorder it from Amazon.

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.