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Red Alienware M17x coming

by Techno Witch on July 17, 2009

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Love the Alienware M17x? Well, if you’ve always wanted that high end computer but don’t really like the color it comes in, there is hope for you just yet. This time round, the M17x will be available in Nebula Red, where it falls under the banner of a Special Edition, boasting a fiery new color that envelops its anodized aluminum exterior. This is a clear departure from the traditional black color, and red often signifies blood – that of your opponents, we hope, in view of the Alienware M17x’s superior hardware characteristics that would put many other desktop gaming PCs to shame. All it takes is another $99 on top of the M17x purchase price and you’ll be able to turn black to red.

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Choken Bako Robobitc Dog Bank

by Techno Witch on July 17, 2009

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Not everyone is allowed to have a dog in their home, which is disappointing at times. For those that miss having an over excited pooch, this bank might help you out. I know, it’s just a bank, but it’s the cutest bank I’ve ever seen. It has an adorable robotic dog on top that will never fail to make you chuckle at least a little. Especially the way he gobbles up the coins you drop in his bowl.

If you’d like to see him in action, you can check out the video on the seller’s website. When you toss some coins into his bowl, he immediately goes to work. Instead of swallowing them up himself though, he knocks them down a hole that is at the very back of his dog bowl. This is a Japan product, but thankfully the Japan Trend Shop will ship this worldwide and for one very flat rate. You can purchase him for $50 and then the shipping will cost you an extra $18. You’ll have to preorder him though, because he’s not available until the 30th of November.

Source: ChipChick

ttv014_shake_a_pixFinally, someone has come out with a digital picture frame that gives the user a little something different than the average settings. The Sondata Shake-A-Pix uses technology that is reminiscent of the Sansa Shaker. Instead of shaking the device to go to the next MP3, you shake the frame to see your latest memory. (Be sure to read that last sentence aloud, because it has a very cool rhyme.)

According to the Product Page, the 2.4 inch TFT display is the world?s first digital photo frame to contain motion sensors that allow for its unique feature. Generally, I?m always suspicious when someone says ?world?s first?, but the fact is the Shake-A-Pix has 64 MB worth of memory, which is enough for about 90 images in 320 x 240 pixel resolution.

Since it is the size of a credit card and slim (0.6 cm), it can be carried with you for a quick photo show. It even includes a neck strap for an ever-changing necklace. It also includes a USB cable for downloading photos, and presumably for recharging the battery.

You should be able to purchase the Sondata Shake-A-Pix at the aptly named Find Me a Gift site for about £22.50 ($36.64).

ttv014_shake_a_pixFinally, someone has come out with a digital picture frame that gives the user a little something different than the average settings. The Sondata Shake-A-Pix uses technology that is reminiscent of the Sansa Shaker. Instead of shaking the device to go to the next MP3, you shake the frame to see your latest memory. (Be sure to read that last sentence aloud, because it has a very cool rhyme.)

According to the Product Page, the 2.4 inch TFT display is the world?s first digital photo frame to contain motion sensors that allow for its unique feature. Generally, I?m always suspicious when someone says ?world?s first?, but the fact is the Shake-A-Pix has 64 MB worth of memory, which is enough for about 90 images in 320 x 240 pixel resolution.

Since it is the size of a credit card and slim (0.6 cm), it can be carried with you for a quick photo show. It even includes a neck strap for an ever-changing necklace. It also includes a USB cable for downloading photos, and presumably for recharging the battery.

You should be able to purchase the Sondata Shake-A-Pix at the aptly named Find Me a Gift site for about £22.50 ($36.64).

Dymo LabelWriter 450 Twin Turbo: Hands on Review

by Techno Witch on July 17, 2009

lw450tt_actualIf you are one of those meticulously organized types who require a printed label for everything that you own, then you are probably very familiar with Dymo. I had a chance to try out the Dymo LabelWriter 450, and I am surely tempted to label everything in my home, my city, and the world!

As you can see by the photo, the LabelWriter 450 comes with two spools for printing. This second roll can be used as a backup in case your primary printing roll runs out, or for printing large batches faster by loading two rolls of up to the same label. I?ve heard that you can print up to 71 labels a minute.

The best part about it is that no expensive ink or toner is required. According to the QuickStart Guide, the LabelWriter ?uses heat from a thermal print head to print on specially treated labels. Labels are the only supplies you will ever need to buy?.

Set up for the LabelWriter was very simple. All I had to do is insert the software, which took quite a while to download programs that it needed to use the LabelWriter 450. It was very specific about not plugging in the printer into the USB drive until all the software was installed. Once I plugged it in, my computer recognized it right away, and I printed my first address label in seconds.

The Dymo LabelWriter 450 comes with a roll of Stamp labels and a roll of address labels. It is available for purchase off the DYMO site for about $210.

Dymo LabelWriter 450 Twin Turbo: Hands on Review

by Techno Witch on July 17, 2009

lw450tt_actualIf you are one of those meticulously organized types who require a printed label for everything that you own, then you are probably very familiar with Dymo. I had a chance to try out the Dymo LabelWriter 450, and I am surely tempted to label everything in my home, my city, and the world!

As you can see by the photo, the LabelWriter 450 comes with two spools for printing. This second roll can be used as a backup in case your primary printing roll runs out, or for printing large batches faster by loading two rolls of up to the same label. I?ve heard that you can print up to 71 labels a minute.

The best part about it is that no expensive ink or toner is required. According to the QuickStart Guide, the LabelWriter ?uses heat from a thermal print head to print on specially treated labels. Labels are the only supplies you will ever need to buy?.

Set up for the LabelWriter was very simple. All I had to do is insert the software, which took quite a while to download programs that it needed to use the LabelWriter 450. It was very specific about not plugging in the printer into the USB drive until all the software was installed. Once I plugged it in, my computer recognized it right away, and I printed my first address label in seconds.

The Dymo LabelWriter 450 comes with a roll of Stamp labels and a roll of address labels. It is available for purchase off the DYMO site for about $210.


ADVERTORIAL: Product debuts and important industry topics such as ecology, lifestyle, HDTV & wireless communications the main features at IFA 2009
For the second time, and with an even more comprehensive show, the leading brands of the consumer electronics and electrical home appliances industries will be jointly represented on the Berlin Exhibition Grounds at IFA 2009.

Continue reading Successful IFA Business Model Drives Markets in 2009

Originally appeared on HDTV.biz-news.com :: Latest HDTV Business News on 16/07/2009

Belkin Cancels FlyWire Wireless HDMI Device

by Techno Witch on July 16, 2009


After a series of postponements Belkin has finally said it will not be releasing its FlyWire wireless HDMI accessory.
According to the company, the decision not to offer the FlyWire for sale has been taken because of the current state of the economy.

Continue reading Belkin Cancels FlyWire Wireless HDMI Device

Originally appeared on HDTV.biz-news.com :: Latest HDTV Business News on 16/07/2009


Wireless HD chipmaker Amimon has raised USD $10 million in its latest round of funding.
The Israeli company’s announcement comes as demand for HDTVs capable of wirelessly transferring HD video from one device in the home continues to grow.

Continue reading Amimon Raises $10 Million on Back of Strong WHDI Performance

Originally appeared on HDTV.biz-news.com :: Latest HDTV Business News on 15/07/2009


Silicon Intellectual Property (IP) provider CAST has launched a new H.264 encoder core intended for applications that require the transmission of the highest quality video over low bit-rate channels.
The company claims that the CAST H264-E Encoder Core delivers some of the best looking compressed video available.

Continue reading CAST Releases H.264 IP Core for HD Video Compression

Originally appeared on HDTV.biz-news.com :: Latest HDTV Business News on 15/07/2009

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