Join Sanyo is on a roll with new Xacti cameras
Mention Sanyo when you talk about camcorders with the rest of your mates, and chances are the Xacti line will be a name that pops up often. The Japanese company is back again, this time round releasing a new range of Dual Camera Xacti cameras which ought to cater for just about any and every active lifestyle, offering options for those looking for high-definition video and photo capability in a single, easy-to-use compact camera. The mixed form factor involves both horizontal and vertical designs, and we are privy to half a dozen Sanyo Dual Camera Xactis. Without much further ado, they consist of the new Full HD 60fps units (VPC-FH1, VPC-HD2000), waterproof HD models (VPC-WH1, VPC-CA9) and Compact HD cameras (VPC-TH1, VPC-CG10), where all six will target a March 2009 release date.
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Truphone Anywhere arrives on Android platform
Truphone has just let the cat out of the bag – proud owners of Android-powered cell phones will be able to take advantage of the TruPhone Anywhere application for free. Yes, free – something which is pretty scarce to come by these days considering the current economic outlook that shows no sign of good news in the forseeable future. This generous move by Truphone is now available on the Android Market in the UK and the US. The release of Truphone Anywhere for Android also marks another watershed moment – T-Mobile will be making available the G1 cell phone in March this year. Just to get the ball running, Truphone Anywhere for Android will be the first native language multi-communications application in the Android Market in Germany and Austria as it is launched at CeBIT 2009.
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Buffalo USB Speaker
Just in time to usher in the Year of the Ox, eh? After all, Gadget4All is based in Hong Kong, which means they will be having a ball of a time celebrating Chinese New Year in a few days’ time. The Buffalo USB Speaker is pretty much self-explanatory – it is compatible with just about any device as long as they conform to the 3.5mm audio jack format. Powered by a rechargeable li-ion battery (which can be charged via USB), you get a blue LED indicator on its horns and eyes to let you know of its current status. The Buffalo USB speaker retails for $14, and what happens if I want stereo sound? Do I have to get a couple of these?
MSI BK100 Foldable Universal Bluetooth Keyboard
If you’re one who travels a whole lot and do not want to tote around a large notebook, chances are the netbook’s keyboard will take some getting used to. Brando is more than eager to help you out here with the MSI BK100 Foldable Universal Bluetooth Keyboard. This low keycap notebook keyboard comes with just 65 keys which doesn’t sound like much, but it’ll do the job pretty well. It operates on the 2.40GHz and 2.4835GHz frequencies across 79 channels, ensuring you’ll be able to use it no matter how many people there are in the room who’re Bluetoothing at the same time. Powered by a couple of AAA batteries, the MSI BK100 Foldable Universal Bluetooth Keyboard’s greatest strength is its ability to fold up into something that’s super compact. Not too sure if some people are willing to pay 10% of a netbook’s price to bring this one home though at $54 a pop.
The Diana Cult Camera proudly shows outdated technology
The great thing about digital cameras is that you get the joy of playing with the pictures and have a strong element of control when it comes to taking pictures. Which in some ways does take the fun out of photography. Many have argued that digital cameras have killed the art of photography, a subject I often find myself torn on. Well if you’re looking to revert back to old technology to capture the classic art, you should check out the Diana Cult Camera. It’s a recreation of a “cult legend” that was famous for its dreamy and radiant photographs.
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SoundBulb makes a speaker out of a lightbulb
In the technological world, designers are always striving to make devices that can do two or more things at the same time. For example, it’s not enough to have just a cellular phone, but it’s got to have an MP3 Player and a camera.
Now there is a new multi-functional device on the tech block with the SoundBulb, a lightbulb that has an 8 ohm speaker inside. These Soundbulbs also have a Bluetooth receiver that allows for wireless streaming of audio from a computer or cellular phone. There is an on/off switch on the outside that helps to ping to a Bluetooth or Wi-Fi device.
Inside the SoundBulb is an LED light bulb, and the outer edge functions as a volume control. Hopefully you won’t burn yourself on the hot glass when you are turning your music up or down. As for power, it runs off of whatever is powering the bulb, be it a battery or AC cord.
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The iShelf takes design cues from Cover Flow
There really isn’t much to do with CD cases. In reality, very few people even bother to buy CDs in the first place, but there are some that will buy the CD of a band or singer that they respect a great deal. That way they can check out the cover art and have a physical CD to hang onto. Well if that is your habit, here’s an interesting way of displaying the CD case. After all, even if you respect the artist a great deal and wanted the CD, the case is still bulky and in the way.
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