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Nikon’s GP-1, a GPS tracking device that fits into the company’s cameras and writes location data into image files, is starting to go on sale for a price of about $210.
The Nikon GP-1 lets people record location data directly in their photos.
(Credit: Nikon USA)
Nikon announced the GP-1 in August along with the D90 SLR, …
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The Simplifi combines a bare-bones dock with a bare-bones-card reader.
(Credit: Griffin Technologies)
It’s hard to make an iPod dock sizzle, but Griffin’s Simplifi barely approaches room temperature.
By consolidating a memory card reader, USB hub, and iPod dock, the Griffin Simplifi has good intentions. Unfortunately, its card …
Section: Communications, Accessories, Cellphones, Mobile
Recently, Motorola introduced two new universal Bluetooth headsets dubbed MOTOPURE H15 and H780. Motorola says that both headsets feature groundbreaking noise cancellation technology, stylistic and functional design as well as Motorola’s CrystalTalk technology which enables the headsets to produce clear sound.
If you have both a business and a personal phone, the headsets take advantage of its multipoint technology and pair one headset to both lines. In addition, the MOTOPURE H15 features a flip design that comes with RapidConnect technology which Motorola claims makes the headset not only easy-to-use but saves battery life as well.
Motorola also says that you can get an hour of usage time from the headset even if you charge it for only 15 minutes. And when you are recharging using the desktop stand, you can still accept calls without needing to pull out the headset from the stand. As for the MOTOPURE H780, the headset can give up to 7 hours of talk time per battery charge and features a 9mm speaker. The headset features a brushed, carbon fiber finish made of spun metal and textured side band.
Motorola will start shipping the MOTOPURE H15 and H780 headsets by the fourth quarter of this year.
Read [Motorola News Release]
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Just a day after rolling out its smallest SVGA projector of all time, Dell has quietly slid a new home cinema beamer into its accessories lineup. The 7609WU features a native 1,920 x 1,200 (WUXGA) resolution, DLP / BrilliantColor technology, 3,850 ANSI lumens, a 2,700:1 contrast ratio, twin stereo speakers, a lamp good for around 2,500 hours and a whole slew of ports including VGA (x2), component, S-Video, USB, RJ-45 and HDMI (x2). It’ll set you back a stiff $4,999, but just think, you’ll never have to spend another cent at the local Cineplex.
[Via Electronista]
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Section: Computers, Desktops, Hardware, Gadgets / Other, Household, Lifestyle, Miscellaneous, Gaming, Accessories, Miscellaneous
We’re always being told to “Think outside the box.” Well, Antec is putting their money where there mouth is with their upcoming “Skeleton” case. And they aren’t offering the bare bones minimum with it either.
There is plenty of room for expansion with 7 expansion slots and 4 drive bays. 2 of the drive bays are internal and 2 are external. If you take advantage of expanding the capabilities of your computer, you are going to need some more cooling than just an open case. Antec throws in a front-mount hard drive cooling fan and a 250mm fan on top (that’s the bowl looking thing with the Antec logo). If you are feeling extra-funky, you can even enjoy the fact that the fan is multi-colored.
Ok, so admittedly, it sort of looks like a science experiment with K’NEX gone bad. But like an accident, you still find yourself sort of drawn to it. Like, hmmmm. it’s really just different! And regardless of some obvious concerns it brings to mind…you have to give Antec kudos for getting attention in the computer case market.
But on to the things that would obviously give me pause. I’m on my computer late at night trying madly to get to the next level on my gaming choice of the evening. I most definitely have a very large cup of java right next to me. What if in my excitement at finally beating it….I jump and OOPS! knock over my midnight caffeine boost. I don’t know that the Skeleton would appreciate the caffeine rush as much as I do. Also, the noise factor on this puppy has got to be a consideration. I mean, I’m all for music while I’m online, or my ceiling fan in the background, but, this may just be a tad too much. There obviously isn’t too much offered in the way of blocking noise when you’re looking right into the thing. I’m guessing they’ll offer advice on how to handle the dust problem when it comes out. One bonus…it probably won’t have that pesky little tag that threatens you and your first-born if you dare crack open the case to get inside.
With a focus on DIY users and LAN party gamers, the Skeleton is pretty revolutionary. There is no set release date yet, just a ”coming soon” on the official product page. Whaddya think? A skeleton you’d like in your house or one that should just stay in the closet?
Via [yahootech]
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Section: Audio, Accessories, Home Audio, Portable Audio, Communications, Accessories, Cellphones, Smartphones, Mobile, Computers, Software / Applications, Gadgets / Other, Lifestyle, Miscellaneous, Web, Downloads, Web 2.0, Web Apps, Websites, Online Music/Video
Because there isn’t quite enough hoopla today surrounding the news of the Android G1…Amazon comes out and adds their version of the cherry on the cupcake. They confirmed today that a music store for Android-based cellphones does indeed exist, and it comes pre-loaded on the G1. (yes, Virginia..there is a Santa Claus). With it, users have 6 million DRM-free songs to pick from, coming from all four of the top record labels.
You are able to browse and preview no problem anytime you’re connected to the T-Mobile network; but when it comes time to buy and download, you’ll have to have a Wi-Fi connection. No, the songs aren’t free, (although wouldn’t that be a bonus?!), but they also don’t rack you with any extra “convenience” charges. It will still cost the same 89 cents per individual song download, unless otherwise indicated.
In their official press release, Bill Carr, Amazon.com Vice President for Digital Music and Video says
“Amazon wants to make it easy for customers to discover, buy, and play their music wherever they happen to be–whether sitting at their computer or on the go. We look forward to the release of the T-Mobile G1, which will put Amazon MP3’s vast selection of low-priced DRM-free music at the fingertips of even more customers in more places.”
Music that is downloaded from the site onto the T-Mobile G1 can also be played on PCs, Macs or any other MP3 music player.
via [techmeme]
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Section: Communications, Accessories, Email / IM, Computers, Hardware, Software / Applications, Gadgets / Other, Household, Lifestyle, Peripherals, Displays, Storage, Web, Downloads, Web 2.0, Web Apps, Web Browsers, Websites
Because we all need all that extra stuff on our system when we bring it home from the store….right? Yeah. It seems as though Microsoft may actually be making a move in the right direction with this call. Their upcoming Windows 7 won’t include several of those built-in programs for email, movie making, and photo editing like they did include with Windows (*ahem*, memory hog) Vista.
In Vista, Microsoft had included Windows Photo Gallery, Windows Mail, and Windows Movie Maker as a part of the OS; until they later decided to offer separate downloadable Live programs that just pretty much replaced those programs with versions that were able to connect to online services from Microsoft and others. As per CNET, “Last night, Microsoft announced it decided to totally remove those features from Windows 7 and only offer the service-connected Windows Live versions as an optional free download.”
They gave several reasons for this decision. According to Window Live manager Brian Hall, one reason being the desire to issue new OS releases more quickly than they were able to in the past. Also the fact that it created confusion offering and supporting two different programs that performed essentially the same function.
Besides just adding clutter to an OS, it’s actually even selling short the applications themselves to just pop them into a bundle within an Operating System. When you do this, the reality is that newer programs that perform the same basic functionality are going to be coming out all the time…and yours are going to be lost in their dust. Spend some time keeping them separate, developing them more fully and making them available for download to someone who is actually going to use that service.
The “Wave 3” release of the Windows Live program was released just last week, which added in Movie Maker. Hall says it is too soon to tell “Wave 4” will precede or coincide with Windows 7. As for the proposed release date for Windows 7….Microsoft says January 2010…CEO Steve Ballmer says he’s shooting for a release next year. (Better decide on an answer gentlemen). Only time will tell how they plan to distribute the Live programs in conjunction with Windows 7-based PCs. Could be they will end up making deals with computer makers and retailers to provide access to the software. Regardless, for once, Microsoft just may be realizing the truth behind the saying “less is more”.
via [C|NET]
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var digg_url = ‘http://digg.com/apple/iPod_nano_4G_case_found_matches_the_Kevin_Rose_nano’; Our spicy, siesta loving friends over at Engadget Spanish just nabbed a hands-on with Hama’s “iPod nano 4G” case on the floor of IFA. The tip came in anonymously about an hour ago and sure enough, there it is, buried in a mountain of iPod accessories and sharing the same smooth arc of the Kevin Rose nano — as it will from henceforth be known. Hit the read link for all the pics, or check a couple more after the break.
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var digg_url = ‘http://digg.com/apple/iPod_nano_4G_case_found_matches_the_Kevin_Rose_nano’; Our spicy, siesta loving friends over at Engadget Spanish just nabbed a hands-on with Hama’s “iPod nano 4G” case on the floor of IFA. The tip came in anonymously about an hour ago and sure enough, there it is, buried in a mountain of iPod accessories and sharing the same smooth arc of the Kevin Rose nano — as it will from henceforth be known. Hit the read link for all the pics, or check a couple more after the break.
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