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Cydle P29A accompanies you on your travels
Posted by admin in Audio Gadgets on December 30th, 2009
Do you do plenty of traveling throughout the year? If the answer is in the affirmative, then you might want to consider getting the new Cydle P29A as your faithful mobile sidekick. Meant to kickstart the budding mobile TV revolution, the Cydle P29A will be introduced formally to public eyes at CES 2010 which is happening next week. Just in case you have not heard about Cydle, they are an emerging leader in car-based multimedia systems and is also one of South Korea’s biggest consumer electronics companies. This multi-functional device boasts a multimedia player and subscription-free Mobile TV to keep you entertained on the road, where we will take a closer look at it in the extended post.
The Cydle P29A will play nice with the P29H device from the same company as well, where it will result in the coupling of a multimedia player with HD Radio Technology. With the Cydle P29A targeting a Q2 2010 release date at an estimated retail price of $199, it will also boast of the distinction of being one of the pioneers in free mobile TV to hit the US market, incorporating the ASTC digital standard for mobile TV technology. Depending on where you stay, channels will vary so you might want to take note of that.
Features of the Cydle P29A media player include a high-resolution 2.9″ touchscreen display, an optimized interface for easy use even for first timers, high quality audio and video playback, a built-in gravity sensor to view in portrait or landscape mode, depending on how the device is orientated, a photo viewer to cycle through your favorite digital memories, a world clock, multiple alarms, a stopwatch, calculator and voice recording capability. Guess you and the family won’t be bored with this on the road – just make sure you juice it up before your travels.
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Insignia Dual Alarm Clock Radio with built-in photo display
Posted by admin in Clock Gadgets on December 22nd, 2009
For an alarm clock to have a built-in radio is nowhere near something new. It’s actually probably one of the most common combinations out there. However, this clock radio takes things a step further and allows for you to personalize your alarm clock. It has a photo display to make sure that you stay close to your family, even while you’re away traveling.
The screen isn’t too bad of a size to display your pictures on, but it’s not exactly a big screen. The photo screen measures 3.5” and has a pixel resolution of 320 x 240, as well as has a 4:3 aspect ratio. You can store your pictures on the 128MB of internal memory. It also has a built-in digital media card reader. The digital FM tuner allows for 20 stations to be preset. Since it does have a radio, you can choose to wake up by the radio or the buzzer. To purchase the clock it’ll cost you $49.99.
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LCD Photo Frame and Alarm Clock combination
Posted by admin in Clock Gadgets on November 8th, 2009
Miniature LCD photo frames are nothing new, nor is a small portable alarm clock. However, the combination of the two could make going away from home a little easier. It’ll allow for you to have the comfort of using an alarm clock that you trust and keep pictures of your family with you. Of course it won’t help make your hotel bed more comfortable, but at least it’s something.
The photo frame will hold 30-80 pictures in it, all depending on the size of the pictures themselves. It has a built-in memory capacity of 4MB. Unfortunately, it doesn’t appear that you can plug a memory card into it to expand the amount of memory available. However, it’s forgivable since it is just a small photo frame. The alarm clock has the usual features that an alarm clock would, it’s nothing special. You can purchase the set for £19.95 or about $33 through MUJI.
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iMo Foto Frame Printer ready to rock and roll
Posted by admin in Audio Gadgets on November 6th, 2009
Mimomonitors.com has gotten the iMo Foto Frame Printer ready for action, where the device holds the distinction of being the first patented device to combine display and printing capabilities in the world. With its 8″ LCD display at 800 x 600 resolution, you won’t go blind trying to get a look at your entire holiday memories. Apart from that, should you stumble upon a photo that you really, really like at the moment, the iMo Foto Frame Printer will be able to print out 4″x6″ 300 x 300 dpi glossies straight off the top of the unit. This unique combo device does not require any computer to function as the middleman, where controls are extremely intuitive thanks to the onscreen manual. The iMo Foto Frame Printer will retail for $229.99, while picking up 3 dozen print replacement cartridges will cost you $19.99.
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Kodak releases bevy of devices
Posted by admin in Audio Gadgets on August 3rd, 2009
Mention Kodak, and chances are you’ll probably think about film and cameras. Well, the company is back with a bunch of new products that will definitely tickle your fancy, so let’s take a quick look at all of them before you decide whether to redirect some of your monthly resources to purchase one of these, eh? First off we have the Kodak Zi8 pocket video camera that will bring full high definition video recording within reach of the masses, while the EasyShare digital camera market will be expanded by the introduction of the Z950 and M381. As for digital photo frames, Kodak ensures it has that ground covered with the S730 and D830, while the Kodak Theatre HD player rounds off the list of recent product announcements.
First off is the Kodak Zi8 Pocket Video Camera that offers integrated electronic image stabilization for vibrant and sharper full HD videos, a generous 2.5″ color LCD display, a swing-out USB arm for fast uploading, sharing and charging, a 5-megapixel 16:9 widescreen image sensor, an external microphone jack and easy uploading of snapped photos and videos to Facebook and YouTube.
Up next is the EasyShare Z950 digital camera that boasts a 10X image stabilized SCHNEIDER-KREUZNACH VARIOGON optical zoom lens, a 12-megapixel sensor, Kodak’s Smart Capture feature and a fast click-to-capture speed of less than 0.3 seconds. The smaller EasyShare M381 digital camera, however, also comes with a 12-megapixel sensor with a 5X optical zoom lens and an advanced feature set which comprises of HD still image capture, easy uploading to Facebook, YouTube or Kodak Gallery, face detection of up to 5 faces and blue reduction technology.
The EasyShare S730 digital frame comes with a built-in rechargeable battery, allowing one to use this as a portable digital photo album without being restrained by the length of its power cord. It comes with a new Picture Finder feature that makes it easier to locate images you want to share with others on the spot. As for the D830, this new Décor Series will come in a choice of hundreds of traditional picture frames for those who want to maintain a visible link between old and new technology. Last but not least is the Theatre HD player that comes with YouTube support, Net video access and discovery collage views, giving you superior all round control of your photo collection.
The Kodak Zi8 pocket video camera, EasyShare Z950, EasyShare M381, S730, D830 and Kodak Theatre HD player will retail for $179.95, $279.99, $179.99, $139, $139 and $199.99, respectively.
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LifeMap: Digital Scrapbook?
Posted by admin in Future Concepts on May 21st, 2009
Isn’t it amazing that so many people take so many pictures to “preserve their memories”, only to have digital pics stored all over the place? I’m betting that you have hundreds, if not thousands, of digital snapshots scattered in thumb drives, cameras, and PC hard drives throughout your house. This is not counting the low resolution ones taken by your cellular phone. I swear, the digital revolution was the best and worst thing to happen to photography.
Designer Gregory Siegal has created the LifeMap to solve the tedious problem of organizing the mixup of photos that plague most families. This digital photo album has a touchscreen and keyboard interface, and can hang on the wall or be used on a lap.
As you can see, the user simply attaches the digital camera to the LifeMap, and then the user can tag their pictures with people, places, and keywords. From there, the photos can be organized in a timeline, or even a world map.
According to the official web site, LifeMap will grow as the family grows. In other words, the LifeMap is a scrapbook without the paper, and all the other tools necessary to cut and paste photos and other pieces of paper associated with memories. If you have someone in your family who scrapbooks, then the LifeMap will make their job a whole lot easier.
It is concept for now, but I’m hoping that the LifeMap will adorn my wall one day.
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Is the Plan A Electric Planner: great idea or an attempt to resurrect PDAs?
Posted by admin in Future Concepts on May 21st, 2009
PDAs were all the rage in the 90s. Until the smart phone arrived. Then, suddenly, Palm was on the rocks, Tapwave was out of business, and Handspring just started developing and creating Apps. The PDA was, for all intents and purposes, dead once the iPhone arrived, and even before that. So what is up with the Plan A Electric Planner concept by Andreas Svensson? I mean, it’s rather cool to a tablet like foldable screen which opens into a monthly calendar. But is it really going to resurrect a dead market?
It has twin foldable LCD screens which opens into a monthly calendar in horizontal mode or in daily mode in vertical. There’s also to do lists and address books. And the optional USB Dock enables it to connect to your PC for synching.
Yeah, it looks real sweet and perhaps smaller LCDs and advancements in OLED screens could breathe new life into a PDA like device. But honestly … do we really care? I mean, I have personally found that it’s more work to operate a PDA than just having a pocket Day Runner. And if it can’t operate as a phone, seriously, what’s the point?
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Portable Bunker aims to save lives in forest & bush fires
Posted by admin in Future Concepts on May 20th, 2009
Smoke jumpers. They are some of the bravest first responders in the world. With forest and brush fires blazing, these firefighting special forces parachute ahead, and often times in the middle of, forest fires and seek to create a bulwark to stop fires in their tracks. And often times, tragedy ensues and they become overwhelmed by fire conditions and die horrific deaths, leaving the fire to blaze on. So it makes sense that governments would seek to maximize the survivability of their firefighters. Enter the Bush Bunker.
The Bush Bunker is a portable bunker which is designed for “maximum survivor ability no matter the intensity or type of fire” for over 4 hours of direct exposure to flames. Think of it as a panic room for forest fires. Made of 300mm of steel reinforced fire retardant concrete, these fire pods can be produced in one piece making them structurally stronger as well as water and air tight. Standard models would accommodate up to six adults for more than four hours and would be equipped with compressed air cylinders to maintain positive air pressure and a breathable atmosphere to keep fresh air in and noxious gases and smoke out.
And an airlock with two fire doors will also product against radiant heat, keeping fire fighters in a comfortable temperature inside. The Bush Bunker will also come with bench seats, battery powered electric lighting, UHF Radio and emergency transponders, as well as fire blankets and fire aid materials. And for around $20,000 AUD, it’s a bargain in today’s cash strapped firefighting budgets.
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ALBUM Portable Digital Photo Gallery
Posted by admin in Audio Gadgets on April 26th, 2009
You know how proud grandparents love to show off pictures of their descendants by pulling out there wallets and purses? Well, why not settle for something more high tech with the ALBUM Portable Digital Photo Gallery that is able to hold up to a whopping 40,000 pictures in your pocket - whereby your audience (who are most probably within the same age range as you) would have nodded off before you’re even a hundred pictures through…
No bigger than a paperback, this ultra-chic 4GB photo album can store over 40,000 photos, showcasing them on its eye-poppingly crisp 7” screen. Just upload your photos directly from your digital camera, memory card, flash drive or computer, then pop the ALBUM in your pocket or bag. It’s a doddle. The arrow buttons move between directories or photos. The middle button opens directorie, enters the menu, or confirms a selection.As you’d expect, the idiot-proof ALBUM features an automatic slideshow function. You can also scroll through pics manually, delete photos and create albums and favorites using its unobtrusive side buttons.
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