It’s time to enter a new epoch of Repoch! Sanyo doesn’t use that slogan to sell their new DVR, but they really should. All right, they probably shouldn’t, but you have to admit, it is a cool rhyme.

Actually, the Sanyo Repoch is not only a DVR that has both an analog and digital TV tuner, but it is also an iVR (Information Versatile Disk). The iVR slot has a place for 320 gigabyte HDD cartridges, and comes with one 160 gigabyte iVDR cartridge.

There are connectivity options that include an Ethernet connection, HDMI output, component audio, plus video inputs with a couple of antenna posts. I’m not certain if the antenna ports are good for the digital era of TV.

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Sure, we have seen USB memory devices on objects that probably shouldn’t have USB memory devices, and so why not put one on a pair of sunglasses? And if you are going to put it on sunglasses, then put it on Calvin Klein sunglasses.

As you can see, the sunglasses come with a detachable right arm that houses the memory device itself. What you don’t see is that it has a 4GB capacity.

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For the price this is a very sweet piece of kit. A standard cordless telephone (with base) and also a wireless digital picture frame which can be used as a speaker phone, very cool and very cheap.

• Handsfree speakerphone.
• 25 name and number memories for handset, 40 for photo frame.
• Last number redial for handset only.
• Outgoing call log handset 20, photo frame 30.
• Secrecy button.
• 10 ringtones at handset, 10 ringtones at photo frame, 5 ringtones at base.
• Call transfer for handset, photo frame receive only.
• Call timer.
• Caller ID.
• Clock.
• Separate volume control in base, handset and photo frame.
• DECT cordless.
• Requires AAA rechargeable batteries for handset (supplied).

From Argos for £24.47 (reduced from £97.89) (while stocks last).

Netflix has made the migration as the world’s largest online movie rental service to your living room by partnering with Sony Electronics to enable Netflix subscribers to instantly watch movies streamed from Netflix on Sony’s BRAVIA Internet Video-capable HDTVs. Those who own older BRAVIA models can also use it with Sony’s BRAVIA Internet video link module. Starting from the fall, Netflix members who are on an unlimited plan will be able to use the Sony BRAVIA Internet Video-capable HDTVs, letting them watch over 12,000 movies and TV episodes streamed from Netflix. Netflix members will need to fork out a minimum of $8.99 monthly for unlimited streaming from their library.

Press Release

Samsung has come together with T-Mobile Europe and the Elite Model Management agency by bringing a couple more special edition phones to the masses – the Samsung Elite Preston S5600 and Samsung Elite C3050. These two phones will be available in the Netherlands, and will come in exclusive white versions. The first of the two would be the Samsung Elite Preston S5600 that will come together with a Charming by Ti Sento bracelet, while the other Samsung Elite C3050 is accompanied by Ti Sento phone strap. Do you think these colors will appeal more to men or women? There is no word on whether these two phones will be available exclusively in the Netherlands or will it make an appearance in other European countries.

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Nokia might be holding on to the largest market share for cellphones at time of publishing, but that doesn’t mean that their competitors are resting and remaining idle. In fact, with the iPhone’s release, Nokia’s market share has been declining steadily while other phones from HTC and now with the Palm Pre are slowly but surely catching up. Then again, Nokia does control most of the entry and mid-level handsets worldwide especially in emerging markets, but when it comes to rugged phones, Nokia has hardly played serious ball in this area to date. The Nokia 3720 Classic is the latest handset from the Finnish manufacturer, where it will be an IP-54 certified cellphone that was specially designed to resist water, dust and shock throughout its lifespan.

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With more and more people purchasing notebooks as well as netbooks these days, it is only logical that the number of accidents involving a notebook/netbook cracking or breaking increases due to simple statistics, but then again most of us are pretty careful with how we handle our precious working equipment, right? For those who are more clumsy than others, the risk is definitely higher – in fact, I’ve dropped my Dell Inspiron from my bag onto the asphalt before due to some careless handling, and the moment it hit the road, my heart cracked. In fact, emotional damage wasn’t the only one, as my poor Dell’s rear USB ports were damaged too, with the plastic surrounding it cracked beyond repair. Getac has come up with their latest rugged notebook, the 9213 which we’ll look at later today.

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It’s time for another splattering of entries in coolest gadget of the week. Simply vote for your favourite and leave a comment saying why for a chance to win $50. Good luck and have a great weekend.

World’s Fastest Remote Control Race Car

Designed by 46 year old Nic Case, this RC vehicle is currently the world’s fastest remote control car, capable of achieving speeds of up to 161 miles per hour. The RC car has an 11 horsepower engine and uses a 12 cell battery pack as a fuel supply. Nic is already drawing up plans to improve the top speed to break the 200 mile per hour speed barrier.

The full post can be found on Coated.

iPod Mini Rebuilt in Australian Red Cedar

Australian graphics designer Josh Darrah is the man responsible for this rather stunning case mod, which saw him gut his iPod Mini and reassemble it in an Australian red cedar case with brass finishings.
Perhaps the most stunning feature, considering the fact that it is made from wood, is the perfectly carved wooden click wheel. The case was carved by hand with a little help from Darrah’s trusty Dremel, and he added an improvement to the mix in the form of an on-board iTrip FM transmitter.

The full post can be found on We Interrupt.

Sony DVDirect VCD-MC6 lets you record HD video without a PC

In terms of form factor, the VRD-MC6 is roughly 60% smaller than the MC5, but has a 2.7-inch display as opposed to the old 2.5-inch version. The display can be used to preview videos and up to 6 JPEG files at a time. Carrying on with JPEG files, those stored on Memory Sticks, SDHC, xD, USB drives, Sony camcorders and digital photos, can all be written to DVD with the MC6 regularly or in slideshow format. Photos can also be used to create menu screens for video discs or users can choose from four preset backgrounds.

The full post can be found on TV Snob.

WiFi Hotspot Finder

Want to find a WiFi signal quickly and simply? Grab a WiFi Hotspot Finder Keyring. With a range of 60 meters and the ability to detect 802.11b, 802.11b and 802.11g at a press of a button, there’d be no need to either sign spot or pull out your laptop and wander the streets aimlessly (lets face it, that’ll get you mugged). Four green LEDs indicate the strength of the signal, and there’s also a red LED to indicate no signal (I bet no lights would make you think the batteries had run out). The whole search apparently takes just two seconds of your time, which is much faster than booting up your laptop and praying.

The full post can be found on gaj-it.

Springer Bike Leash

Keep Both Hands on the Handlebars and Let Your Dog Set the Pace on Your Bike Rides — Springer Bike Leash

Dogs love the Springer Bike Leash which lets them set the pace on your bike rides. And you can keep both hands on the handlebars.

This leash keeps your dog by your side. S/he is protected from traffic and from getting tangled up in the bike pedals and wheels. The leash should reduce your dog’s tugs by up to 90%.

The full post can be found on Super Cool Pets.

Bike-Car looks pretty zoned out

this strange looking Bike-Car from Italy that looks as though it was conjured from the very same mind that thought up of the fictional Frankenstein? Clearly the designer was confused enough that he could not make up his mind as to design a motorbike or a car, ending up with this weird amalgamation. Hopefully there will be a detached version of this in the future, letting the bike disconnect from the car segment whenever one is faced with a traffic jam.

The full post can be found on CG.

Randy the Rude Gnome

Garden gnomes are supposed to be nice, gentle and sweet, but here’s Randy the Rude Gnome who turns things upside down. He is motion-activated, while greeting you with the finger at first glance, will also speak a rude phrase.

The full post can be found on Foolish Gadgets.

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