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Philips LX1000 Media Center PC

post from Ubergizmo on 04 September 2006 11:59:36 PM. © Ubergizmo

Philips LX1000 Media Center PC Philips has a killer Media Center PC that is inspired by the Little Lluon from Korea. The new LX1000 Media Center PC comes with more than decent specifications in order to cater for all your home entertainment needs. An AMD Turion 64 1.8GHz processor runs the show with some help from a 120GB hard drive, 1GB of RAM, an integrated analog/digital TV tuner, WiFi connectivity, and a dual-layer DVD writer. Graphical muscle is provided by NVIDIA's GeForce 6600 GPU. The LX1000 will make a sleek addition to any home, looking sharp no matter where you place it. It's extremely compact size, measuring just 195mm x 58mm x 212mm, dispels the notion that Media Center PCs are bulky and huge. Pick up the LX1000 today for £999. More specs are available after the jump.

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Hitachi launches hardy Endurastar drives

post from Ubergizmo on 04 September 2006 11:48:30 PM. © Ubergizmo

Cars are getting crammed with more and more technology with each passing day, with functions such as navigation, multimedia, and communications being taken over by an on-board computer. This leads to the issue of having a decent amount of storage space which can withstand the rigors of everyday driving. Hitachi Global Storage Technologies caters to the need for tough hard drives by announcing the hardy Endurastar K4K50 which functions perfectly even in temperatures as low as below 22 degrees Fahrenheit or as high as 185 degrees. You can even take your vehicle as high as 5,000 meters above sea level or 300 meters below sea level, and the hard drive will run without a hitch. The Endurastar N4K50 is less hardy, operating at temperatures ranging from minus 3 degrees to 158 degrees Fahrenheit, and at altitudes up to 3,000 meters.

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Wine for Dummies robot

post from Ubergizmo on 04 September 2006 11:44:47 PM. © Ubergizmo

You can throw the Wine for Dummies book out of the window now with this robot that can identify a wide variety of wines, cheeses, and hors d’oeuvres. This robot is a result of a collaboration between researchers at NEC System Technologies and Mie University. Wines are identified via an infrared spectrometer located on its left arm, verbalizing the name upon a successful analysis. The robot will even throw in its comments with regard to the wine's taste as well as the kinds of food that complement the wine. This robot can be programmed to recognize different wines according to the owner's preference as well as new varieties. This diminutive looking robot stands at just 2 feet tall with the sky-high price of a new car.

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TV Ears make listening easy

post from Ubergizmo on 04 September 2006 11:43:34 PM. © Ubergizmo

TV Ears make listening easy The TV Ears is a great device for those whose ears are failing them. It caters for an extremely niche market, and most grandparents can now understand what their grandkids' cartoon characters are actually saying. In most cases, they would probably prefer not to listen to the type of language used in today's cartoons and return the TV Ears for a refund, but this device comes in handy when you want to catch up on news and documentaries. It works by eliminating background sound with a built-in microchip, lowering background sound below the 100Hz level while raising speech to above 1,000Hz. Sound is transferred via infrared, and the TV Ears are compatible with nearly all entertainment devices. Pick a set up for your grandparents today for $150.

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Toshiba MEV30K portable video player

post from Ubergizmo on 04 September 2006 11:42:13 PM. © Ubergizmo

The V30T Portable Video Player from Toshiba's Gigabeat series look set to be available Stateside as you can pre-order this multimedia device from Amazon and Crutchfield for $399. The Gigabeat V30T will be known as the MEV30K in the U.S., and this 30GB Portable Video Player boasts a backlit 3.5" QVGA 65k color TFT display, an integrated speaker, support for MP3, WMA, WMA Lossless, Windows DRM 9/10, and WAV formats, and TV-out capabilities. This device has a pretty solid battery life, running up to 8 hours' worth of video and 30 hours of audio playback. It is currently available in black only, but there could be a chance for a white version to slip through.

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Packard Bell Smart TV S320

post from Ubergizmo on 04 September 2006 11:40:46 PM. © Ubergizmo

Most homes that are ready for the next generation in entertainment often come with a Windows Media Center PC sitting somewhere in the corner. Packard Bell decided to merge both the PC and a TV into the Smart TV S320. This HD-ready LCD display offers 32" of viewing real estate with the power of a Pentium D820 2.8GHz processor running behind it. Features include 1GB of RAM, a spacious 400GB hard drive, a DVD+RW drive, and a 64MB ATI X1300 graphics card. Looks like Packard Bell has a potential winner here - the only drawback would be the lack of upgradability. The Smart TV S320 currently retails for £1,999. Do our readers prefer convergence devices, or is there still any merit in purchasing individual function units?

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Mossalibra makes dancing fun

post from Ubergizmo on 04 September 2006 11:39:25 PM. © Ubergizmo

Clubbing will take on a totally new face with the Mossalibra game. It uses motion capture technology that maps the player's movements and translates them into an on-screen avatar composed entirely of pixels. Everyone around you will then be able to see how well (or bad) you pull off your dance moves. Collect points by duplicating other character's movements or cook up something original to turn the crowd on. There are no hard and fast rules with the Mossalibra which ensures a fresh playing experience every time. It is compatible with all forms of music played around, but we reckon the waltz and some polka would languish somewhere at the bottom of the playlist.

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HP announces iPAQ rx4000

The upcoming HP iPAQ rx4000 is a multimedia-centric device that does not come with any phone capabilities, although you can still download VoIP software like Skype to make PC-to-PC and fee-based calls. The rx4000 comes with a large 2.8" anti-glare touch screen that makes navigation a cinch. You can hook on the Internet via its built-in WiFi and Bluetooth connectivity. Powered by the Windows Mobile 5.0 operating system, the rx4000 makes a perfect portable productivity device as you can work on-the-go with Microsoft software such as Word, PowerPoint, and Excel. The rx4000 is expected to debut in the Asia Pacific region at the recommended retail price of $299 in October.

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Inka - Take it where life takes you.

geekBlue rarely reviews pens unless they contain some type of gadget in them. The Inka however is a unique type of product that deserves some attention. The pen is small when it is closed and can be carried along...

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Brand Spanking New L'Amour

Nokia is adding more fashion phones to their already popular L'Amour collection. Three new handsets, the 7390,7373 and 7360 have been dipped in Neopolitan ice cream colors to bring you more girlified shades, as opposed to the original L'Amour collection...

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