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Toshiba to show slim HD-DVD drive

post from Ubergizmo on 02 October 2006 11:48:10 PM. © Ubergizmo

Toshiba look set to lift the curtains on their new HD-DVD 1x drive for notebooks when CEATEC rolls around. Although HD-DVD drives are now available on various notebooks, this offering from Toshiba is slightly different as it comes in an extremely slim design which will bode well for notebook manufacturers. Toshiba has issued a statement that sample drives will be made available to vendors by the end of the year - that means us consumers could see notebooks carrying these spanking new drives as early as the first half of 2007. It would be interesting to see Toshiba include these new drives in its Qosmio Media Center line of notebooks.

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I just want to fly

post from Ubergizmo on 02 October 2006 11:35:34 PM. © Ubergizmo

I just want to fly Ok, it looks like there is a bunch of people out there who have nothing better to do than to endanger their lives on a daily basis. First we have the Human Skateboard, followed by the death-defying Jumping Stilts. Here's yet another gadget for you to rack up painful but fun memories - the Flybar 1200. This extreme pogo stick comes with a complex spring system comprised of a dozen independent rubber thrusters which can produce up to 1,200 pounds of power - enough to get a 170 pound rider five feet up in the air. Features include extra-wide foot pads and skateboard grip tape for greater stability and control. You can check out a video of the Flybar 1200 in action here. Pick up the Flybar 1200 from Amazon today for $284.99. Insurance policy not included.

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Largest rear projection TV from JVC

post from Ubergizmo on 02 October 2006 11:20:44 PM. © Ubergizmo

Victor Company from Japan has successfully developed the world's largest rear projection TV. This behemoth measures 110" across diagonally, with a screen size of 243.5cm x 137cm. The display device is made from JVC's proprietary reflective liquid crystal panel "D-ILA" that is capable of projecting full High Definition images at 1920 x 1080p resolution.Power consumption is rated at 220W, so you don't have to worry about it taking up more juice than your PC. The specifications of the optical system and light source used in this TV are the same ones found in those 50" or 60" commercial products. There is no word on when a commercialized version will be available, but at any angle, this prototype looks very much like a success.

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Big Screen LCD Monitor for Your iPod

post from Shiny Shiny on 02 October 2006 11:04:57 PM. © Shiny Shiny

According to gizmag, ViewSonic will be releasing the ViewDock this November; an LCD monitor with a built-in iPod dock. In addition to the iPod, the monitor can access your media library via USB 2.0 and/or its 8-in-1 card reader.

There is no pricing info available yet - which means no word on how much it will cost you to be able to watch your downloaded tv shows on a screen not unlike the those they were originally intended for.

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Wallet 2.0: A Modular, Gadget Friendly Wallet

post from Shiny Shiny on 02 October 2006 10:04:34 PM. © Shiny Shiny

Made of silicone, Wallet 2.0 is allegedly voluminous enough to carry everything one carries in their old-fashioned wallets, and even formerly wallet-verboten items such as MP3 player and memory cards. Each wallet comes with five refill sheets (these seem to be akin to letter tabs in a filing cabinet) which you can used to keep all that stuff organised.

Wallet 2.0 is pliable enough to be carried in the front or back pocket, able to be worn on a lanyard or keychain (thanks to a handy-dandy side-located strap holes) and comes in five colours: white, red, blue, green & black. Handy? Surely. But is a "fashion symbol?"

Wallet 2.0 - [via Gizmodo]

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TravRoute CoPilot Live 6 Pocket PC Software: For
those with a GPS receiver already

post from Mr.Gadget Australia on 02 October 2006 08:16:00 PM. © Mr.Gadget Australia

For those of you who already have a GPS receiver, be it in-built on yourPocket PC or a Bluetooth unit and you only need the GPS software then the TravRoute CoPilot Live 6 Pocket PC Software is the one for you. No point in buying another GPS receiver when you only need the software. Yesterday we gave a glimpse of the new features of the CoPilot Live 6. Here's some more features for you to ogle at. Point of Interest alerts, large map display, waypoints, voice guidance, lane change warnings and so much more! I know i'm ogling at them right now. Been ogling at them since yesterday. I hope my fiance is reading this. Maybe she'll buy me one for Christmas....

Features of the TravRoute CoPilot Live 6 Pocket PC Software:
* POI Alerts notify you when you're approaching gas stations, restaurants or rest areas.
* Night Mode reduces glare and eye strain to improve night time safety.
* Large Map Display combines a large map view with concise text directions.
* Route-Over Highlighting clearly defines the route ahead.
* Auto-Zoom 2D map view options include current location to Next Turn or Destination - when selected, CoPilot progressively zooms in on the map as you approach either your Next Turn or Destination.
* Driver Safety Screen toggles between an all-text display and a full-map view.
* Routing Options have been expanded to include Auto Quickest, Auto Shortest, RV Quickest, RV Shortest and Toll Avoidance.
* Customizable Display lets you decide which pieces of navigation information are displayed on CoPilot Live's screen. You can choose among Current Road, Crossroad, Current Time, Speed, Elevation, Nearest Town, Next Major Road, Time Left in Trip, Heading and Destination.
* Waypoints let you tailor your route preferences and allow you to pass through a particular area on the way to your final destination.
* Guidance Mode provides voice guided, turn-by-turn directions.
* Walking Mode enables you to make the most out of CoPilot when on foot.
* Planning Mode gives you the ability to pre-plan and optimize routes before driving.
* Lane Change Warnings alert you to upcoming left exits, ensuring that you have plenty of time to safely get to the proper side of the highway.
* Side of Street Notification tells you which side of the street your destination is on, making it easier to locate the right building when you arrive.
* Pick Stops from the map - tap and hold a road to add an address as a stop.
* Route Optimization re-orders your stops in the most efficient manner.

Order your TravRoute CoPilot Live 6 Pocket PC Software here at Mr.Gadget Australia today!

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Nokia 8800 sirocco unboxing

post from Fosfor Gadgets on 02 October 2006 06:46:50 PM. © Fosfor Gadgets

Unboxing the exclusive Nokia 8800 sirocco edition was one of the most pleasant unboxing ceremonies I’ve done so far. The packing team over at Nokia have spent some serious time with the Nokia 8800 sirocco package. Wow. Check out the full ceremony: As soon as you see the pretty black box you know that this [...]

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Nokia 5300 XpressMusic unboxing

It was only a couple of days ago we published the news about the Nokia 5300 XpressMusic. Today we received a phone and here’s the lovely unboxing ceremony. The box looks like a typical rectangular Nokia phone packaging… …and when you open it up there’s no surprise. You get instant access to the phone and a [...]

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Enough Pink Yet No

Ok, so you haven't had enough of the fabulously pink gadgets yet? Sony is coming out with a pink colored PSP for the female crowd. Divas, listen up, they are pushing pink! This looks more cotton-candy colored than some of...

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Pink laptop raising $$ for breast cancer
prevention

If you still haven't spotted the perfect pink gadget yet, here's another contender in support of Breast Cancer Awareness month, Ergo UK's Genesis Pink Laptop. This attractive (and, uh, pink) laptop is lightweight and ready for work and play. The...

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