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Palm Pixi Is A Smaller Version Of The Palm Pre Albeit Without WiFi
So you want a smaller Palm Pre? Lucky you, the company just announced the release of Palm Pixi–a smaller version of Palm Pre with better keyboard, but no WiFi connectivity.
The Palm Pixi still runs in WebOS and is available for Sprint subscribers. It has pretty much all the features that Palm Pre has except that it cannot connect to wireless networks. This smaller version of Palm Pre don’t have the pullable keyboard, which makes it lighter in weight than the Pre. It, however, has smaller display resolution, cutting off exactly 80 pixels because of the light weight. The Pixi can only handle 320×400 resolution because of its mere 2.36 inches height. The Pixi also has a 2-megapixel camera compared with the Pre’s 3-megapixel camera.
The Pre is priced at $150 and although there is no official announcement yet as to the date of release and the price of the Pixi, we’re betting that it will fall beneath the Pre’s tag.
SteelSeries Merc Stealth Gaming Keyboard
Anyone who wants a gaming keyboard, must look into this Merc Stealth. Made by SteelSeries (makers of the Zboard), the Merc Stealth is unlike any portable keyboard out there. Sure, it may not exactly be foldable, but you’re going to enjoy the blue glow below the keys itself. You can have other color options for the glow: purple and red. You can also choose from four different illumination modes like subtle, ambient, intense, or you can set it to off.
The keys in the gameboard are all programmable since it uses the SteelSeries Z Engine software. “It has 34 gaming terrain keys that are tilted at an 11 inch angle, and they are comfortable as they are ergonomic.” There are also hotkeys for running, jumping, crouching, and all other important moves for an MMO game.
The Merc Stealth Gaming Keyboard also has two 2.0 USB ports, plus gold-plated microphone and headset jacks that are then connected to a gold-plated USB connector.
You can get this Merc Stealth Gaming Keyboard at the SteelSeries store for $89.99.
Apple Finally Drops iPod Prices
I’m not very enamored with Apple products, and that probably comes with its astronomically high prices that I don’t exactly approve of. But recently, Apple announced that it will begin dropping its iPod prices.
The former $250 iPod Classic (250GB) is now $230; iPod Nano (8GB) former $150, now $130; iPod Nano (16GB) former $200, now $150; iPod Touch (8GB) former $230, now $190; iPod Touch (16GB) former $300, now $250; and iPod Touch (32GB) former $400, now $280.
What a drop in prices huh? This will probably send soaring Apple’s income from iPods Touch and Nano. Surprisingly, Apple also cut the latest released model–the 32GB iPod Touch. A $120-decrease in price is rather big, right? Rumor has it that Apple is planning to release something big in the coming days, hence, the drop in iPod prices.
And for those who are thinking of buying a Shuffle, think again. I think Apple is thinking of throwing the Shuffle out of the window… and the Classic may even come after that.
Handycooler Personal Air Conditioner
Summer is not your thing? Same here, same here. I usually get very heavy headaches during summer season–the kind of headaches where I will continuously snap at whoever cross my way. And how to cool me down? Air conditioner… now that’s the key to my ravaging temper.
If ever you’re afraid that portable mini fans will cannot do the trick for those of you who can’t stand the heat, then fear no more. Here’s the new portable airconditioning unit that uses the power of evaporation to cool the air. Simply drizzle a few ounces of water into a sponge then place it in the Handycooler Personal Air Conditioner. “The fan draws air over the damp sponge, cooling it by up to 25 degrees Fahrenheit,” thinkgeek’s website said.
Some features of this device:
- Effective evaporative cooling technology utilizing a water filter
- Humidifying effect alleviates allergies and soothes breathing
- Small and portable. Hand held and/or desktop usage.
- Battery-operated (4 AA, not included), USB power compatible, home socket power compatible
- Battery life approximately 5 hours
- Patent-pending new invention. The only handheld swamp cooler.
- 2.5 x 2 x 7 inches
- 7 ounces
The Handycooler Personal Air Conditioner can be purchased for $39.99 at ThinkGeek.com
Nokia X6 Will Take Over XpressMusic Series
The new Nokia X6 will have 35 hours of continuous playback before the need for it to be charged arises. If that will not make music afficionados run after every Nokia stores to get their hands on this 2-in-1 mobile phone and music player then maybe detailed features of this new phone will do the trick.
This device has a 32GB internal memory and an option to extend its memory through the memory expansion slot. With this memory options, the Nokia X6 is nearing the power of an iPhone when it comes to storing music files. The phone has a 3.2-inch finger touch interface with a 16:9 widescreen aspect ratio and a WiFi connectivity that will allow you to connect to the Ovi store directly. It lets you remain connected to a maximum of 20 friends and virtual communities in your homescreen.
The Nokia X6 might retail for $650, and it will come out by the end of this year.
Asus Eee Reader Is Rumored To Have Dual-Colored Touchscreens
I have been expecting that a lot of e-book readers will come out eversince the Kindle made waves. And I am also putting the e-book reader on top of my Christman wishlist. I was actually thinking of just asking for a Kindle, but this rumored released from Asus might actually begin changing my mind.
According to The Times, which may be released this coming Christmas, the Asus Eee Reader could have dual-color touchscreens. Aside from being colored, the second display could also be used for a virtual keyboard and Web browsing. This feature can actually compete with the functionality of a netbook. Asus is saying that the company might put in built-in speakers, webcam and microphone for Skype calls.
Pricing would be optional (depending on the customization you would like to put into the device), but they say pricier models might have 3G. The Times said that the Asus Eee Reader will be priced at $160, so watch out for it this December.
Benq Unveils New Series Called The Joybooks
The new emerging notebook market–Ultra-Low Voltage (ULV)–pushed Benq to release its own series for the now-becoming popular notebook market. There’s the 3.5-pound 13.3″ Joybook S35 and the 4.6-pound 14″ Joybook S43. Both of them will have Intel’s new ULV processor, and will be targeting persons who cannot go offline for long stretches of time.
Both of these Joybooks have WiFi connectivity, eSATA ports, HDMI ports, 2-channel TruSurround HD System, a 500GB hard drive, an UltraVivid LED display at 16:9 aspect ratio, built-in 10/100/1000 Ethernet, webcam, three USB 2.0 ports, RJ-45 port and an option for a Bluetooth adapter.
Benq Joybooks are also boasting of its longer battery life with S35’s optional 8-cell battery or the standard 4-cell version that can last up to 5.5 hours.
No pricing yet on this series, but reports are putting that these two models will be the last week of last month or onwards.
Victrola-Inspired Aesthesis Speaker Is Worth $85,000
How difficult it is to be aesthetically appealing and astronomically expensive these days. So you want that classic look for your living rooms? Well, an ordinary gramophone might be the answer to this but not if you’re also into technology, and you’d like to fool yourself into thinking you can hear music from that old aesthetically-appealing gramophone.
This Victrola-Inspired Aesthesis Speaker is a limited edition piece, and only 100 pieces are going to be made. Made from carbon and stainless steel, this handmade speaker is 1.2 meters (47.2 inches) high, colored black (or you can choose to customize it with any other natural hue color that you like).
This $85,000 worth speakers can deliver “full audio spectrum” all the way down to 37Hz because of its coaxial two-way driver. And since it will only be available in 100 copies, better grab one for yourself.
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 Waterproof Camera: A Topnotched Power
It doesn’t at all look like other waterproof cameras. The truth is when it comes to design, this one will not win you over.
This camera can drop from five up to 10 feet but with the external dive case for the Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1, it can extend its depth to up to 130 feet. The pictures taken with this 12.1-MP waterproof camera are best in low light, high ISO and daylight. The lens is pretty wide at 28mm, and the zoom can go up to 128mm. Overall, the images are second best to Canon, although the Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 is more practical and portable since it does not have a protruding snout.
The video capability is best at a high resolution of 720p, which can be stabilized and recordable in motion jpeg or AVCHD lite.
Priced at $400, Panasonic has yet to announce the final date for this camera’s release.
