Gadgets Future http://gadgetsfuture.com Wed, 20 Aug 2008 10:47:08 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.3.1 en Olympus FE-340 Digital Camera http://gadgetsfuture.com/2008/08/20/olympus-fe-340-digital-camera/ http://gadgetsfuture.com/2008/08/20/olympus-fe-340-digital-camera/#comments Wed, 20 Aug 2008 10:47:08 +0000 admin http://gadgetsfuture.com/2008/08/20/olympus-fe-340-digital-camera/ Fancy an entry level digital camera that comes with just enough to capture casual shots without having to worry about stuff like shutter speeds and manual settings? The Olympus FE-340 could be just the digital camera for you, featuring a now standard 8 megapixels sensor with 5x optical zoom in addition to a 2.7" LCD display. Other features include Face Detection technology, a Backlight Boost Button for better shots under bright light conditions, and automatic red eye reduction. The Olympus FE-340 even comes with an electronic guide to get you started, so you don't have to lug around the manual with you everywhere. This ho-hum digital camera can be yours for just $179.


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Fancy an entry level digital camera that comes with just enough to capture casual shots without having to worry about stuff like shutter speeds and manual settings? The Olympus FE-340 could be just the digital camera for you, featuring a now standard 8 megapixels sensor with 5x optical zoom in addition to a 2.7″ LCD display. Other features include Face Detection technology, a Backlight Boost Button for better shots under bright light conditions, and automatic red eye reduction. The Olympus FE-340 even comes with an electronic guide to get you started, so you don’t have to lug around the manual with you everywhere. This ho-hum digital camera can be yours for just $179.

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]]> http://gadgetsfuture.com/2008/08/20/olympus-fe-340-digital-camera/feed/ Mini ColecoVision Case Mod http://gadgetsfuture.com/2008/08/20/mini-colecovision-case-mod/ http://gadgetsfuture.com/2008/08/20/mini-colecovision-case-mod/#comments Wed, 20 Aug 2008 09:06:15 +0000 admin http://gadgetsfuture.com/2008/08/20/mini-colecovision-case-mod/ This mini ColecoVision case mod will definitely bring back memories for those who grew up during the console's era, albeit having it come in a much smaller form factor, measuring 50 square inches smaller and tipping the scales at 1 pound lighter. Thanks to the wonders of miniaturization, this smaller case mod does come with notable upgrades, including composite, S-Video and RCA audio jacks, an "intro skip" button to avoid loading screens that are a staple on Coleco games, a refurbished ColecoVision hand controller, a Donkey Kong game cartridge, a power supply, and a 2 meter, gold-plated, A/V cable. Only those with passion will bid for something like this IMHO. The bid ends in a minute, and currently stands at $385.


]]> This mini ColecoVision case mod will definitely bring back memories for those who grew up during the console’s era, albeit having it come in a much smaller form factor, measuring 50 square inches smaller and tipping the scales at 1 pound lighter. Thanks to the wonders of miniaturization, this smaller case mod does come with notable upgrades, including composite, S-Video and RCA audio jacks, an “intro skip” button to avoid loading screens that are a staple on Coleco games, a refurbished ColecoVision hand controller, a Donkey Kong game cartridge, a power supply, and a 2 meter, gold-plated, A/V cable. Only those with passion will bid for something like this IMHO. The bid ends in a minute, and currently stands at $385.

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]]> http://gadgetsfuture.com/2008/08/20/mini-colecovision-case-mod/feed/ M830 Cell Phone Watch http://gadgetsfuture.com/2008/08/20/m830-cell-phone-watch/ http://gadgetsfuture.com/2008/08/20/m830-cell-phone-watch/#comments Wed, 20 Aug 2008 07:39:00 +0000 admin http://gadgetsfuture.com/2008/08/20/m830-cell-phone-watch/ The M830 looks more like an egg instead of a watch, being rather huge and tacky in nature. Well, I suppose this will appeal to the more juvenile group, but businessmen in their expensive suits will probably avoid this like the plague. What makes this stand out is the 18k gold-plated accents that make this look something like a reject from Iron Man's labs. The M830's range of functions include :-

  • Bluetooth 2.0 connectivity
  • 1.5" color touch screen LCD display
  • Quad-band (GSM 850/900/1800/1900Mhz)
  • microSD memory card slot
  • 1.3 megapixel camera
  • Audio and video playback

It will retail for $163. Any takers?
]]> The M830 looks more like an egg instead of a watch, being rather huge and tacky in nature. Well, I suppose this will appeal to the more juvenile group, but businessmen in their expensive suits will probably avoid this like the plague. What makes this stand out is the 18k gold-plated accents that make this look something like a reject from Iron Man’s labs. The M830’s range of functions include :-

  • Bluetooth 2.0 connectivity
  • 1.5″ color touch screen LCD display
  • Quad-band (GSM 850/900/1800/1900Mhz)
  • microSD memory card slot
  • 1.3 megapixel camera
  • Audio and video playback

It will retail for $163. Any takers?

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This pair of Sony headphones look a whole lot different from what you see in the market today, featuring rounded buds that come in half a dozen different colors for you to choose from. Perfect for ladies who want to accessorize everything, even down to the pair of headphones. Each pair comes with a soft rubber that surrounds a firm central liner. They will hit the Japan market this September 10th for $22, so don't expect the audio quality to be anything worth shouting about. No idea if this will make it to the US though.


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This pair of Sony headphones look a whole lot different from what you see in the market today, featuring rounded buds that come in half a dozen different colors for you to choose from. Perfect for ladies who want to accessorize everything, even down to the pair of headphones. Each pair comes with a soft rubber that surrounds a firm central liner. They will hit the Japan market this September 10th for $22, so don’t expect the audio quality to be anything worth shouting about. No idea if this will make it to the US though.

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]]> http://gadgetsfuture.com/2008/08/20/sony-headphones-looks-different/feed/ Digital Lightbox For Hospitals http://gadgetsfuture.com/2008/08/20/digital-lightbox-for-hospitals/ http://gadgetsfuture.com/2008/08/20/digital-lightbox-for-hospitals/#comments Wed, 20 Aug 2008 06:39:29 +0000 admin http://gadgetsfuture.com/2008/08/20/digital-lightbox-for-hospitals/

Fancy the huge multi-touch display as seen on Minority Report? That is now reality thanks to BrainLAB AG, of Germany who recently installed its maiden Digital Lightbox radiology system in a Munich hospital.

Digital Lightbox replaces the conventional light box used to observe analog x-ray images. Connected to the hospital PACS, the new digital platform can be installed both in meeting rooms and in operating rooms, where clinicians can then access, manipulate, and utilize data for surgery planning. By displaying the human body in 3D, Digital Lightbox helps clinicians to more clearly demonstrate to patients what effects a disease can have and which procedures may be necessary. Digital Lightbox enables clinicians to select the most valuable images from large amounts of existing medical data. Ergonomic touchscreen technology with zoom functionality makes working with data easy and effective. Clinicians can intuitively navigate within pictures and between settings. Image scrolling can be performed with one finger; zooming in and out of images with two. Images from different sources can also be fused easily. A measure functionality enables clinicians to set size and other dimensions.

A giant iphone in the middle of a hospital room? I like!


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Fancy the huge multi-touch display as seen on Minority Report? That is now reality thanks to BrainLAB AG, of Germany who recently installed its maiden Digital Lightbox radiology system in a Munich hospital.

Digital Lightbox replaces the conventional light box used to observe analog x-ray images. Connected to the hospital PACS, the new digital platform can be installed both in meeting rooms and in operating rooms, where clinicians can then access, manipulate, and utilize data for surgery planning. By displaying the human body in 3D, Digital Lightbox helps clinicians to more clearly demonstrate to patients what effects a disease can have and which procedures may be necessary. Digital Lightbox enables clinicians to select the most valuable images from large amounts of existing medical data. Ergonomic touchscreen technology with zoom functionality makes working with data easy and effective. Clinicians can intuitively navigate within pictures and between settings. Image scrolling can be performed with one finger; zooming in and out of images with two. Images from different sources can also be fused easily. A measure functionality enables clinicians to set size and other dimensions.

A giant iphone in the middle of a hospital room? I like!

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]]> http://gadgetsfuture.com/2008/08/20/digital-lightbox-for-hospitals/feed/ Mitsubishi unveils MZW / MX / MXW series of LCD HDTVs http://gadgetsfuture.com/2008/08/20/mitsubishi-unveils-mzw-mx-mxw-series-of-lcd-hdtvs/ http://gadgetsfuture.com/2008/08/20/mitsubishi-unveils-mzw-mx-mxw-series-of-lcd-hdtvs/#comments Wed, 20 Aug 2008 06:01:09 +0000 admin http://gadgetsfuture.com/2008/08/20/mitsubishi-unveils-mzw-mx-mxw-series-of-lcd-hdtvs/ Darren Murph, posted Aug 19th 2008 at 8:20AM
Barely a month after Mitsubishi launched its iSP 149 series of LCD HDTVs, the company is trotting out three new lineups over in Japan. The higher-end MZW series includes the 46-inch LCD-46MZW200 (¥400,000; $3,643) and 40-inch LCD-40MZW200 (¥300,000; $2,732), both of which pack a 1080p 10-bit Diamond panel, 120Hz technology and an October 21st release date. For those with tighter spaces (and smaller budgets), the MX / MXW series spans from 19- (¥100,000; $910) to 42-inches (¥280,000; $2,550), with the most expensive sets offering a Full HD display and the lesser ones topping out at 1,366 x 768. Oh, and it looks as if Funai won't be the only one delivering a Blu-ray / LCD combo, as Mitsu's already working up a concept. Peruse the links below for all the machine translated nitty-gritty.

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Barely a month after Mitsubishi launched its iSP 149 series of LCD HDTVs, the company is trotting out three new lineups over in Japan. The higher-end MZW series includes the 46-inch LCD-46MZW200 (¥400,000; $3,643) and 40-inch LCD-40MZW200 (¥300,000; $2,732), both of which pack a 1080p 10-bit Diamond panel, 120Hz technology and an October 21st release date. For those with tighter spaces (and smaller budgets), the MX / MXW series spans from 19- (¥100,000; $910) to 42-inches (¥280,000; $2,550), with the most expensive sets offering a Full HD display and the lesser ones topping out at 1,366 x 768. Oh, and it looks as if Funai won’t be the only one delivering a Blu-ray / LCD combo, as Mitsu’s already working up a concept. Peruse the links below for all the machine translated nitty-gritty.

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Read - Blu-ray / LCD combo concept

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]]> http://gadgetsfuture.com/2008/08/20/mitsubishi-unveils-mzw-mx-mxw-series-of-lcd-hdtvs/feed/ Nvidia’s Chip Troubles Worsen as Dell Extends Laptop Warranties http://gadgetsfuture.com/2008/08/20/nvidias-chip-troubles-worsen-as-dell-extends-laptop-warranties/ http://gadgetsfuture.com/2008/08/20/nvidias-chip-troubles-worsen-as-dell-extends-laptop-warranties/#comments Wed, 20 Aug 2008 04:34:39 +0000 admin http://gadgetsfuture.com/2008/08/20/nvidias-chip-troubles-worsen-as-dell-extends-laptop-warranties/

In the latest sign of trouble for Nvidia, Dell has said it will extend its limited warranty by a year on some of its laptops that may be using flawed versions of Nvidia's graphics chips.

There's just one problem: It is not clear which of Nvidia's chips are flawed. Despite users' angry postings on message boards, Nvidia is staying firm on its decision not to recall the products or reveal which of its chipsets may be troubled.

In July, Nvidia said "weak die/packaging material set in certain versions" of its earlier generation GPU and MCP products used in notebook systems are "failing at higher than normal" rates.

In an interview with the Wall Street Journal, Nvidia CEO Jen-Hsun Huang says the decision not to recall the products is not his alone to make. The PC makers have a say too, he pointed out, since a graphics chip recall would also force a recall of the computers containing that chip.

Nvidia has said that it has aside $150 million to $200 million to cover anticipated warranty, repair, return, replacement and other costs and expenses related to the issue.

Photo: Nvidia GPU that may or may not have a problem (Flickr/Craig1Black)


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In the latest sign of trouble for Nvidia, Dell has said it will extend its limited warranty by a year on some of its laptops that may be using flawed versions of Nvidia’s graphics chips.

There’s just one problem: It is not clear which of Nvidia’s chips are flawed. Despite users’ angry postings on message boards, Nvidia is staying firm on its decision not to recall the products or reveal which of its chipsets may be troubled.

In July, Nvidia said "weak die/packaging material set in certain versions" of its earlier generation GPU and MCP products used in notebook systems are "failing at higher than normal" rates.

In an interview with the Wall Street Journal, Nvidia CEO Jen-Hsun Huang says the decision not to recall the products is not his alone to make. The PC makers have a say too, he pointed out, since a graphics chip recall would also force a recall of the computers containing that chip.

Nvidia has said that it has aside $150 million to $200 million to cover anticipated warranty, repair, return, replacement and other costs and expenses related to the issue.

Photo: Nvidia GPU that may or may not have a problem (Flickr/Craig1Black)

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]]> http://gadgetsfuture.com/2008/08/20/nvidias-chip-troubles-worsen-as-dell-extends-laptop-warranties/feed/ Archos 5, 5g and 7 “internet media tablets” are here to slap your puny PMP upside the head http://gadgetsfuture.com/2008/08/20/archos-5-5g-and-7-internet-media-tablets-are-here-to-slap-your-puny-pmp-upside-the-head/ http://gadgetsfuture.com/2008/08/20/archos-5-5g-and-7-internet-media-tablets-are-here-to-slap-your-puny-pmp-upside-the-head/#comments Wed, 20 Aug 2008 02:51:06 +0000 admin http://gadgetsfuture.com/2008/08/20/archos-5-5g-and-7-internet-media-tablets-are-here-to-slap-your-puny-pmp-upside-the-head/ Paul Miller, posted Aug 19th 2008 at 12:46PM
So Archos still seems to be struggling a bit matching the design curve of the industry, but boy oh boy can they pile on those specs. The new Archos 5 and Archos 7 "generation 6" players offer capacities as high as 320GB, well-res'd screens and just about every codec we'd ever need -- plus available plug-ins to cover the rest. But that's not even the exciting part. The Archos 5g adds in that 3.5 HSDPA data we were hearing about, providing true on-the-go surfing, and all three players sport WiFi as well. Sizes start off at 30GB for the Archos 5g, which runs a 800 x 480 4.8-inch touchscreen. The Archos 5 bumps that up to 60-250GB, while the Archos 7 does up 160GB and 320GB, with a 7-inch touchscreen that sadly matches the 5 series' resolution exactly. All three players can record VGA video through an optional DVR Station dock or the DVR snap-on accessory, and Archos will have plenty of other accessories in the offing as well. As for player design, Archos has made considerable strides in thinness, with the Archos 7 at 0.63-inches thick, and the Archos 5 as slim as 0.5-inches, depending on drive size, but we're not crazy about the new look -- though we're sure opinions will vary. No word on price or availability just yet, but stay tuned.
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So Archos still seems to be struggling a bit matching the design curve of the industry, but boy oh boy can they pile on those specs. The new Archos 5 and Archos 7 “generation 6″ players offer capacities as high as 320GB, well-res’d screens and just about every codec we’d ever need — plus available plug-ins to cover the rest. But that’s not even the exciting part. The Archos 5g adds in that 3.5 HSDPA data we were hearing about, providing true on-the-go surfing, and all three players sport WiFi as well. Sizes start off at 30GB for the Archos 5g, which runs a 800 x 480 4.8-inch touchscreen. The Archos 5 bumps that up to 60-250GB, while the Archos 7 does up 160GB and 320GB, with a 7-inch touchscreen that sadly matches the 5 series’ resolution exactly. All three players can record VGA video through an optional DVR Station dock or the DVR snap-on accessory, and Archos will have plenty of other accessories in the offing as well. As for player design, Archos has made considerable strides in thinness, with the Archos 7 at 0.63-inches thick, and the Archos 5 as slim as 0.5-inches, depending on drive size, but we’re not crazy about the new look — though we’re sure opinions will vary. No word on price or availability just yet, but stay tuned.
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]]> http://gadgetsfuture.com/2008/08/20/archos-5-5g-and-7-internet-media-tablets-are-here-to-slap-your-puny-pmp-upside-the-head/feed/ Leaked: Palm Treo Pro Photos, Videos http://gadgetsfuture.com/2008/08/20/leaked-palm-treo-pro-photos-videos/ http://gadgetsfuture.com/2008/08/20/leaked-palm-treo-pro-photos-videos/#comments Wed, 20 Aug 2008 01:57:02 +0000 admin http://gadgetsfuture.com/2008/08/20/leaked-palm-treo-pro-photos-videos/ The blogosphere is aflutter with chit chat about the Palm Treo Pro handset, whose details have been leaking in a less-discreet-than-Apple way.

High-resolution photos and a video reveal that the handset will feature a 320-by-320 touchscreen, the Windows Mobile 6.1 operating system, Wi-Fi connectivity, a microSD memory slot, a microUSB port and a QWERTY keyboard similar to that of the very popular Palm Centro. 

You can't help but assume that Palm is calculatively leaking these details in an attempt to generate a buzz similar to that created by Apple's secret-product campaign. It's somewhat working, but a hidden flash video on Palm's web site and high-resolution photos kind of take away from the "surprise" factor, don't they? 

Treo Pro [TreoPro.net via Engadget]


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High-resolution photos and a video reveal that the handset will feature a 320-by-320 touchscreen, the Windows Mobile 6.1 operating system, Wi-Fi connectivity, a microSD memory slot, a microUSB port and a QWERTY keyboard similar to that of the very popular Palm Centro. 

You can’t help but assume that Palm is calculatively leaking these details in an attempt to generate a buzz similar to that created by Apple’s secret-product campaign. It’s somewhat working, but a hidden flash video on Palm’s web site and high-resolution photos kind of take away from the "surprise" factor, don’t they? 

Treo Pro [TreoPro.net via Engadget]

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]]> http://gadgetsfuture.com/2008/08/20/leaked-palm-treo-pro-photos-videos/feed/ TUKAANI makes eating Asian food a snap http://gadgetsfuture.com/2008/08/20/tukaani-makes-eating-asian-food-a-snap/ http://gadgetsfuture.com/2008/08/20/tukaani-makes-eating-asian-food-a-snap/#comments Wed, 20 Aug 2008 01:21:41 +0000 admin http://gadgetsfuture.com/2008/08/20/tukaani-makes-eating-asian-food-a-snap/

Those who were brought up in the West and have trouble with chopsticks even until today will definitely appreciate the TUKAANI eating device.

The sterling silver TUKAANI is a hand made eating device for Asian food consumers in the West. It may be held as traditional chopsticks. But unlike the disposable wooden chopsticks, TUKAANI is hand washable and much easier to set on – and use at table. The matt surface and taut movement allow steady grip in the hand. The curl at the end of the TUKAANI provides eased food picking and delivery to the mouth. The loop also allows easier hanging, storage and display.

Well, why not take this as a baby step before you master the chopsticks? After all, there is nothing quite like slurping down a bowl of steaming hot noodles with the help of chopsticks instead of using a fork…


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Those who were brought up in the West and have trouble with chopsticks even until today will definitely appreciate the TUKAANI eating device.

The sterling silver TUKAANI is a hand made eating device for Asian food consumers in the West. It may be held as traditional chopsticks. But unlike the disposable wooden chopsticks, TUKAANI is hand washable and much easier to set on – and use at table. The matt surface and taut movement allow steady grip in the hand. The curl at the end of the TUKAANI provides eased food picking and delivery to the mouth. The loop also allows easier hanging, storage and display.

Well, why not take this as a baby step before you master the chopsticks? After all, there is nothing quite like slurping down a bowl of steaming hot noodles with the help of chopsticks instead of using a fork…

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