Sony NV-U92T is super slim

post from Ubergizmo on 29 March 2007 11:43:20 PM. © Ubergizmo

Sony's new NV-U92T portable navigation device is an extremely slim GPS navigation system, measuring a mere 2cm in depth. Features include a lovely 4.8" ultra-wide touchscreen display, gesture command support (just draw a house and it will be able to point you home), 2GB of internal memory with a Memory Stick slot for memory expansion options, a TMC receiver, and Position Plus technology that ensures accurate, uninterrupted routing despite having a temporary loss of GPS signal - definitely nifty feature to have when traveling under a bridge or between tall buildings. Pricing and availability details are still unknown.

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Kingston DataTraveler Secure announced

post from Ubergizmo on 29 March 2007 11:41:43 PM. © Ubergizmo

Kingston DataTraveler Secure announced Kingston has recently announced the availability of its DataTraveler Secure (DTS) and DataTraveler Secure - Privacy Edition (DTSP) USB 2.0 flash drives which feature a whopping 8GB worth of storage space. Both USB flash drives might look pretty ordinary, but they are waterproof and can withstand harsh operating conditions. Data security is not only offered in the physical sense as you also get hardware-based encryption to safeguard critical data in the event you lose the drive. Both models come with titanium-coated stainless steel casings and conform to the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) 60529 IPX8.

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iPod Car Mount from Kensington

post from Ubergizmo on 29 March 2007 11:30:27 PM. © Ubergizmo

iPod Car Mount from Kensington

Kensington has recently released a new Car Mount for iPod that was designed specifically to stick to car windshields via the integrated suction cup or onto the dashboard with some 3M tape. The gooseneck mount measures a foot long and is capable of being adjusted to accomodate virtually any viewing angle be it for front or back passengers. The fully adjustable iPod cradle features foam side pads and spring-loaded adjustable arms and pivoting legs to keep your iPod safe and secure no matter how hard you drive. The Kensington Car Mount for iPod retails for $30.

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Virtual Fitting Room at Philly airport

post from Ubergizmo on 29 March 2007 11:29:01 PM. © Ubergizmo

Virtual Fitting Room at Philly airport The Philadelphia Airport is now offering the Virtual Fitting Room service for free, enabling online shoppers to have a visual clue of what they'll look like in that spiffy dress without actually going through the hassle of swapping clothes in a changing room. The Virtual Fitting Room requires a clothed person to stand in the middle for 10 seconds, where up to 200,000 data points are collected and matched against the measurements of the selected clothing. This eliminates the danger of your ever-expanding girth throwing a spanner in the works. The Virtual Fitting Room technology currently supports the following brands: Nordstrom, Levi's, Lands' End, GAP, Nautica, Dockers and Jos. A. Bank.

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OCZ Trifecta fights three fronts

post from Ubergizmo on 29 March 2007 11:27:29 PM. © Ubergizmo

OCZ Trifecta fights three fronts

The OCZ Trifecta might sound like some kind of virus, but it is actually an interesting take on the standard flash drive as it can be used with three different kinds of connections. You use it as a normal SD card with digital cameras and card readers, while smaller digital audio players and cellphones can take advantage of it as a microSD card. For moments when you're missing an SD card reader, you can always plug it into any available USB port. The OCZ Trifecta comes with a 66x read speed and is available in 1GB and 2GB capacities.

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Headset Master 5.1 USB headphones

post from Ubergizmo on 29 March 2007 11:26:06 PM. © Ubergizmo

Terratec's Headset Master 5.1 USB headphones claims to offer true surround sound, something which is pretty difficult to pull off considering the fact that all the speakers are located so close to one another. Most of the time, such headphones are great for gaming purposes, but when movies are involved, what you get is basically stereo sound. This USB-powered headset does away with the need for any external power adapter or sound card which is always a good thing, but too bad the design it pretty generic. The Terratec Headset Master 5.1 USB headphones retails for £40.

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Belkin launches grommet range

post from Ubergizmo on 29 March 2007 11:24:38 PM. © Ubergizmo

Belkin launches grommet range

Belkin has developed a few hubs that cater specifically for grommet holes available on most office desks. The Front Access In-Desk USB hub offers a 3" diameter USB 2.0 hub with a power adapter while the In-Desk USB Hub shares the same 3" design, but the ports are flat in nature for easy accessibility. Finally, the In-Desk dock for iPod lets you charge and play your iPod as well as sync it to your computer. In addition, it comes with a stereo in and out jack for a more private listening session. All three will retail for $39.99 a pop.

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EM851 MP4 player

Yifang Digital recently lifted the veil on its EM851 MP4 player at CeBIT, and this tiny little device offers a plethora of functions such as an integrated microphone recorder for you to take impromptu voice notes, multiple EQ and play modes, multi-lingual capability, and the ability to play games or read from an e-book while grooving to your favorite tunes. Of course, chances are it is compatible with the most common audio and video codecs and will probably retail at dirt cheap prices. Although these cheap alternatives to an iPod come with superior functions, what peeves most people off is the clunky user interface that is downright frustrating.

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Samsung Hauzen is one mean oven

While Master Chief is busy saving the world (yet again) in the upcoming Halo 3, Samsung's Hauzen oven aims to help Master Chefs all over the world by placating hungry stomachs. This unique oven features a rapid heating system and a plethora of heating modes (count 'em - there are 32 in total) to suit virtually all kinds of food. Up to 150 additional modes can also be uploaded to the Hauzen after downloading them off the Internet. Additional details like pricing and availability are unknown, but it is interesting to see everyday home appliances requiring "firmware updates" per se, something my 1970s toaster never needed and yet functions perfectly even until today.

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Alarm Clock that thrives on water

If you're a Greenpeace activist and want to help do your part to keep the world green, there is this Water Powered Multifunction Alarm Clock that is pretty self explanatory. Instead of using batteries, this nifty timepiece uses a water battery instead to function, featuring a countdown timer and thermometer features to boot. Different functions of the clock can be accessed by simlpy rotating the clock by 90 degrees. The Water Powered Multifunction Alarm Clock retails for a few cents short of $32.