ViewSonic isn’t exactly a brand name that is associated with high end AV equipment, but then again they have been in business for quite some time already for a very good reason - offering enough bang for your buck. The latest LCD TV from ViewSonic would be the N2201w, and this 22″ looker offers more than just high definition images in your living room - it also packs in two other functions for added value for money. Retailing for under the $500 price point, the N2201w also features an integrated DVD player (if only they threw in a Blu-ray drive instead) that is located on the side of the TV as well as PC capabilities.

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When the Nokia N95 was first unveiled to the world just last year, it took everyone by surprise, most notably due to the number of features and functions crammed into a reasonably sized handset. That smartphone has since received a refresh to feature 8GB of internal flash memory to help it keep up with other portable media players and music phones in terms of memory, but then again any device will still age with time, leading Nokia to work on its successor, the Nokia N96. The time is nigh, and the N96 which was first unveiled in front of the public earlier this year at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona will hit retail stores in the UK within a couple of weeks from now. It is rare for a handset to first hit Europe before it makes its way to North America, but then again for a handset as special as the Nokia N96, I suppose allowances can be made for its launch to be the exception rather than the norm.

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Sony has just released its third generation internal Blu-ray disc writer for the masses without costing too much, ensuring you get to make an affordable upgrade for a cost-effective backup solution. This new model is known as the BWU-300S, and unless you have tons of data to burn and make backup copies at home or at the office, I still think regular DVDs will suffice. After all, not every home has a Blu-ray player at this point in time, but sure as heck nearly every home with a computer is able to read DVDs, right? More on the Sony BWU-300S right after the jump.

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H2O Audio is a name synonymous with waterproof products, and their latest addition to the family would be the H2O Audio SURGE. This new pair of amplified waterproof headphones are evolved from feedback across customers, team riders, ambassadors and their R&D team, aiming to deliver nothing but the very best audio quality while underwater. Some of the H2O Audio SURGE features include :-

• Waterproof to 12ft/3.6m
• Acoustically engineered to deliver exceptional clarity and bass
• Includes 5 sets of ergonomically designed earplugs to provide an individualized fit and watertight seal
• MotionFlex strain relief connector compatible with Apple iPod, Apple iPhone and other standard 3.5mm headphone jacks

You will be able to choose from Midnight Black and Kai Blue colors, with H2O working on additional color combinations in the future. A pair will set you back by $59.99.

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So you can’t get enough of your new iPhone 3G? What about folks who are still rocking with the classic iPhone? Those two highly desirable devices do more than just cater for your chatting needs, as they also double up as a portable iPod that makes video and audio playback a snap. In addition, surfing via Wi-Fi on the iPhone whenever you’re out of the office is also another plus point for many people, and all of that can take a toll on the battery - fast. Enter Brando to save the day with the Solar Powered Charge Leather Case for iPhone/iPhone 3G - not only do you get to juice up your favorite device wherever you are (just make sure there is sufficient sunlight to do so), it also offers adequate protection against unwanted knocks and scratches to your shiny device. Pick up this 2-in-1 solution for $48.

I’ve noticed a trend in making devices that serve dual purposes. For example, iPod docks that act as alarm clocks, cell phones that act as MP3 players, and so on. I’ve even seen stereo speakers that can act as picture frames. So why not take an ordinary lamp and make it into a stereo speaker?

This is the concept design of the AmpLamp, which has speakers hidden in the lamp shade, as well as a subwoofer in the base. The AmpLamp uses NXT technology that can turn any flat surface into a speaker.

In addition to this technology, the AmpLamp also uses Airsound tech with small side-firing speakers. All these combine for a lot of sound for 80 watts of power, which could be more than the wattage of the bulb.

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Motorola is back this time round not with new cell phones, but Bluetooth headsets instead. These two new universal Bluetooth headsets are touted to offer great performance where background noise cancellation is concerned, with the Motopure H15 leading the way while the H780 follows in close pursuit. The Motopure H15 Universal Bluetooth Headset comes with a special flip design that touts to offer the best background noise cancellation according to independent testing of the top-selling dual-microphone Bluetooth headsets. As for the Motorola H780 Universal Bluetooth Headset, this model merges both style and distinct audio sound in a single device. Both headsets will feature Motorola’s CrystalTalk technology that enables users to silence the noise for clearer communications.

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Retro gadgets are always creating new twists and quirks in newer technology.  The latest design is this Nomad Traveler Speaker.  Which is made to look like an old radio.  It is actually inspired by vintage luggage and based on a design from the 1930s.  Although it is a larger design, it is supposed to be lightweight.  It also has the handle on top so you can wander into public with it hooked up to your iPod.  Although, I’d imagine it’d look best sitting in your home.  The speaker features SRS resonance enhancement and is said to offer a rich sound.

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