Vertu $6,600 Ascent Ti

post from Ployer on 02 October 2007 11:54:00 PM. © Ployer

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Vertu's Ascent Ti is set for release .

Priced at $6,628, the quad-band GSM Ascent Ti features a 3MP camera and 3G

Along with that is Vertu's 24-hour concierge service, automatic backups of your contacts and calendar to a network that is housed in an ex-military bunker, and three ringtones created by David Arnold.

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Sidekick LX

post from Ployer on 02 October 2007 11:50:00 PM. © Ployer

Sidekick LX

BGR has a handon with the new Sidekick LX

??the actual specs of the Sidekick LX have not drastically improved from the Sidekick 3, and a lot of naysayers have been ripping it a new you-know-what, but you really just have to use one yourself to appreciate it. It is definitely thinner and feels right when your typing, IMing, or MMSing on it. The speaker is ridiculously loud and clear, and the screen?wow. It?s just like the Sidekick Slide, except a whole lot bigger.?

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Zune 2 News & Gossip

post from Ployer on 02 October 2007 11:43:00 PM. © Ployer

Zune 2 News

Zune 2 supports Media center integration

Much like Tivo2go can push video to an iPod, the Zune will be able to tote shows you've recorded on an MCE via the TV tuner.

Zunescene reports that Microsoft three upcoming features for the new Zunes.

All the Zunes, including the old 30GB first-gen, will get wireless syncing.

Zune Marketplace will get videos, more music and podcasts.

Silicon Alley Insider says Microsoft will be adding DRM-free music into Zune Marketplace.

A black 80GB, and a pink/green/black/red 4 and 8GB flash-based.

The new "squircle" button is called Zune Pad

Prices are $149 (4gb) $199 (8gb) $249 (80gb)

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No more sore thumbs

post from Ubergizmo on 02 October 2007 11:42:49 PM. © Ubergizmo

While hammering a nail in might sound easy for some, there are others who would rather face the shooting squad instead as their shaky hands and misplaced hammer hits are a fate worse than death. This concept "nail assist" device will help the cause of those who fall in the latter group - all you need to do is place the nail within the guide tube, position it where the nail is supposed to be, and hammer away. Since the large top makes it harder to miss, you can kiss goodbye to sore thumbs as well. Brilliant concept from Michael Harris - are there any hardware manufacturers out there who are willing to take up this cause?

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HP Pavilion HDX9095EA Notebook

post from Ubergizmo on 02 October 2007 11:41:15 PM. © Ubergizmo

HP Pavilion HDX9095EA Notebook

HP piles on the features when it comes to the Pavilion HDX9095EA Entertainment Notebook. This desktop replacement concept certainly lives up to its name, as our friends at Trusted Reviews found out in their recent test run. They're very happy with the final results, although the only gripe would be the exclusion of a 1080p capable display despite the inclusion of a HD DVD drive. While that might be a deal breaker for some, most people would definitely find the HP Pavilion HDX9095EA Entertainment Notebook to be superior to many other 20" desktop replacements. It retails for £1,599, and with the dual-hinge concept, makes movie viewing on it all the more enjoyable. Might be a little bit pricey for ordinary users out there, but you get pretty much bang for your buck.

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Wattson arrives in Britain at last

post from Ubergizmo on 02 October 2007 11:40:24 PM. © Ubergizmo

Wattson arrives in Britain at last

Looks like the Wattson has finally arrived on British shores, with London-based DIY Kyoto shipping orders. It will retail for £125 (approximately $254), making it way more expensive than other visual indicators where power conservation is concerned. A Stateside unit is currently in the works, and it will be sent for testing soon for proper compliance. To get more details on what the Wattson does, read our posts here and here for more context.

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Samsung LN-T4665F makes it all clear

post from Ubergizmo on 02 October 2007 11:39:15 PM. © Ubergizmo

Samsung LN-T4665F makes it all clear

Samsung has the new LN-T4665F LCD TV that claims to provide clear images courtesy of its innovative S-PVA (Super Patterned Vertical Alignment) solution and a 178° wide-viewing angle. This means you will always get the best image possible whether you're watching the TV horizontally or vertically from most angles. Features include an 8ms response time, dynamic contrast that adjusts the backlight intensity automatically for a marked improvement in contrast, and a couple of HDMI connections which can be hooked up to your high definition DVD player and digital cable/satellite. No idea on how much it costs though, but do expect to fork out a premium compared to a vanilla LCD TV of similar size.

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Zune 2 could take DRM-free route

It is interesting to note that folks in Europe have not even picked up the first Zune, and word on the street already has it that the second Zune has already been confirmed Stateside. What's even more groundbreaking would be the news of Microsoft using DRM-free music to shift more Zunes - something that is the total opposite of the existing Zune sharing system that requires DRM. Should this news byte be true, it would definitely be nice to see this turnabout from Microsoft that will at least put it on equal footing with iTunes and Amazon's AmazonMP3 store.

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iLuv Portable Video MP3 and DVD Player

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iLuv has announced a new Portable Video MP3 and DVD Player.

Features include a 8.4-inch widescreen LCD and space for your 30GB, 60GB or 80GB iPod . It's $275 at Neiman Marcus.

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Toshiba's Vardia RD-RX7 HD DVD recorder

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At CEATEC Japan 2007, Toshiba unveiled the Vardia RD-RX7, a new HD DVD recorder which is also capable of recording HD video to regular DVD format.