Mobiledia are claiming that the next generation Samsung Blackjack for AT&T will be the I617 model. The Blackjack II will offer Windows Mobile operating system and a complete package of email, voice, and entertainment solutions for the person on the go.
Samsung Blackjack II Features
GSM quad-band and HSDPA dual-band technologies for communication around the world.
Microsoft Windows Mobile 6 platform with Pocket versions of Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint, Internet Explorer Mobile, and Microsoft Office Outlook Mobile to send emails.
Bluetooth wireless technology.
Integrated MP3 Player and Video Media Player.
Support for microSD memory card.
HSDPA technology for high-speed data transmission with WAP 2.0 compliant browser
The Blackjack II should be available soon on the AT&T network
Source: Mobiledia
Wednesday, October 10, 2007
Blackjack II Coming to AT&T
Tuesday, October 9, 2007
The New KX-PX2M and the KX-PX20M Photo Printers from Panasonic
Panasonic have just recently released two new compact photo digital printers; the KX-PX2M and the KX-PX20M. These two digital photo printers give users the ability to view and manipulate images without the use of a computer. Instead, an SD card slot enables printing from a Panasonic LUMIX digital still camera and other SD-card based digital cameras.
Both printers produces prints which are light, water, UV and fingerprint-resistant and that have the ability to retain their brilliance and contrast for up to 100 years when properly stored. The printers also feature high-output speeds and uncropped 16:9 format printing when combined with optional wide-sized paper kit.
The Panasonic KX-PX2M, available for $99.95, comes with a 1.5-inch LCD viewfinder, while the KX-PX20M model, available for $199.95, features a 3.6-inch LCD viewfinder that shows a range of more than 16 million colors.
Source: Panasonic Press Release
Sony BWU-200S Blu-ray Writes Twice as Fast at 4x
Sony have just unveiled there latest Blu-ray writer; the BWU-200S. With a write speed of 4x for BD-R and 16zx for DVD+R, this new model can burn a BD-R disc with 50Gb in around 45 minutes.
The BWU-200S comes with CyberLink BD Solution (software that provides a comprehensive application for capturing, authoring, editing, burning and viewing high-definition personal content captured in the native HDV 1080i format from an HDV camcorder). It will also record on DVDs and CDs, as well as playback of DVDs recorded in the AVCHD format.
The internal drive features a Serial ATA (SATA) interface and standard 5.25-inch form-factor for easy installation inside a desktop PC with Microsoft® Windows® XP or Windows Vista® software.
The BWU-200S drive will be available directly from SonyStyle next month for about $600.
Source: Sony Press Release
The 180x180 USB Hub from Brando
If you have several USB devices to connect to your computer but are lacking enough USB ports, or maybe just have some awkwardly designed cables; then this USB Hub from Brando might work for you.
It is a 4 port hub that has the addition of a revolving upstream port and a center port that can rotate upwards to 180 degrees. It retails for around $15 and comes in either black or white.
Source: Brando
Monday, October 8, 2007
Altec Lansing iM414 Portable Speaker System for the Zune
Altec Lansing will soon be releasing their inMotion iM414 speaker system for the Zune. The iM414 comes with twin bass-enhanced neodymium speakers, built-in FM radio and a wireless remote. The system can be powered from AC or batteries.
Features
Full-range custom-designed speakers and surround effect technology combine to widen the audio image.
Bass enhancement technology delivers quality bass without a subwoofer.
Built-in dock recharges your Zune during play.
FM radio with convenient remote controls and station presets, LCD display, and telescopic antenna.
Speaker, FM radio, and select Zune functions are at your fingertips.
Input jack for second device connection, including CD, DVD, and MP3 players.
The iM414 should retail for around $99.95
Source: Altec Lansing
YPS-500 Soundbar from Yamaha
This should be Yamaha’s latest ‘Digital Sound Projector’ or Soundbar; The YSP-500 is much smaller than its larger siblings at just 24 inches wide.
With 18 individual sound drivers to reflect the sound it can decode, it can decode Dolby Digital, DTS, Dolby Pro Logic II and DTS Neo:6 sound formats. The YPS-500 also offers SRS TruBass and the IntelliBeam automated room calibration, will get you up and running with optimal sound in just a couple of minutes.
This should retail for around $650 when it hits the USA
Source: Technabob
Dell XPS M1530 Possibly
The word on the street is that Dell is about to unveil its latest XPS laptop; the XPS M1530. The XPS 1530 should be available early November with the following potential specs:
15.40-inch display (CCFL up to 1680 x 1050, LED up to 1440 x 900)
Core 2 Duo options from 1.5GHz (T5250) up to 2.6GHz (T7800)
Crestline GM/PM 965 chipset with up to 2GB of 667MHz DDR2 SDRAM
GeForce 8400M or 8600M GS options (up to 256MB)
Slot-loading Blu-ray / 8x DVD±RW
Options for 802.11a/b/g/n, WWAN, Bluetooth
HDMI, VGA, 1394, ExpressCard, (3) USB 2.0, Ethernet, fingerprint reader, media reader
2.0MP (with CCFL) or 300k (with LED) cameras
Weights about 4 pounds
Source: Techfresh
