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Ultrasone HFI-15G Headphones

admin — Sun, 23 Nov 2008 08:35:47 +0000

Ultrasone of Germany has unveiled its smallest pair of headphones in its collection, the HFI-15G. This pair comes with an open-back supra-aural design that boasts a decentralized driver position which is touted to widen the sound-stage simply by directing the waves to the outer ear - taking a different route that most normal headphones do by directing said waves straight into the ear canal. Features of the HFI-15G include :- Frequency range of 20Hz to 20kHz Sound pressure level of 96dB 40mm Mylar drivers Impedance of 32 Ohms. 85 grams (minus cord) According to Ultrasone, their proprietary S-Logic technology is able to reduce sound pressure levels by up to 40% for a similar perceived loudness, helping reduce fatigue during long listening sessions. (Read the full post about ‘Ultrasone HFI-15G Headphones’…)

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HP TouchSmart TX2 is a nice touchscreen laptop

admin — Sun, 23 Nov 2008 08:08:29 +0000

Nothing like a touchscreen computer from HP, and the TouchSmart TX2 is one of the coolest I have seen for a while. The touchscreen can be used by two fingers, and the user can apply iphone gestures like pinch, rotate, arc, flick, press and drag, and single and double tap.

The TouchSmart TX2 is unique as it has a specially-designed hinge so a user can convert it into three modes: PC, display, and tablet. It even has a rechargeable digital ink pen that allows the user to draw on the screen. If you want to use the pen to write, it will automatically turn the handwriting into typed text.

Did I mention the HDTV feature? Well, the TouchSmart TX2 has it in spades. The software allows the user to watch Internet TV or movies in high-definition, and it is programmed for multi-touch input while making it simple to search digital content. It looks like there are plans to offer channels to HP users that include MTV, COMEDY CENTRAL, Nickelodeon, and many others.

Other features of the TouchSmart TX2 include a 12-inch screen (1200 x 800 resolution), a dual-layer DVD burner, a trio of USB ports, and a multi-card reader. As for memory, it has a 250GB, 5400-rpm hard drive. It has a 2.2 GHz AMD Turion X2 ZM-82 processor.

The TouchSmart TX2 weighs in at a very light 4.5 pounds, and costs at about $1150. It should be available for pre-order now, and should ship by the end of November.

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iPhone 2.2 Launches, Adds Podcast Downloader and Street View

admin — Sun, 23 Nov 2008 07:02:34 +0000

Apple late Thursday night released a major software update for its iPhone operating system, introducing features such as remote podcast downloading and Google Street View. Remote podcast downloading enables users to download audio and video podcasts onto their iPhones with the iTunes app over a wireless connection. In the past, to get podcasts on iPhones, users had to download them onto iTunes on their computers and then connect the handset to sync the files. Apple also made major changes to the Google Maps app, which is now capable of displaying Google Street View, a mode that provides a 360-degree view of thousands of locations taken with cameras mounted on Google’s cars. (Read the full post about ‘iPhone 2.2 Launches, Adds Podcast Downloader and Street View’…)

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LG Prada II has a matching Bluetooth Watch

admin — Sat, 22 Nov 2008 23:41:48 +0000

Well, since Prada has essentially conquered the world of fashion, I suppose it is just natural that they take on the world of cellular phones. The Prada has a full 3-inch touchscreen, with a slider QWERTY keyboard as well.

Other features include dual-band HSDPA, quad-band GSM, plus a full HTML browser. The user also has the option of listening to FM radio, and watching television with the TV out option. There is also a document viewer for whatever you want to read.

In other words, your phone has entertainment as well as being a phone. As far as memory is concerned, there is 60MB of internal memory, and the phone has a microSD slot.

All this, plus it comes with a matching watch. Did I mention it is Bluetooth? Not only will you be able to view incoming calls and texts on the watch, but it is stainless steel and genuine leather. You can also view the world time, but you have an alarm with stop and snooze.

You should be able to buy the LG Prada II in European countries like Italy, the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Spain, and the Netherlands. The price is about 600 euros, but no word on price on the matching watch.

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OLPC Mission Explained In A Video

admin — Sat, 22 Nov 2008 22:47:49 +0000

Just in case you still don’t get what the OLPC is all about, here’s a short video that sums up the Give 1 Get 1 2008 marketing effortin a mere 1 min and 38 seconds. Trust us, this is much more interesting than listening to your History teacher drone on and on.

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Solar Vertical Lamp: one more reason to close the blinds

admin — Sat, 22 Nov 2008 21:02:46 +0000

by Darren Murph, posted Nov 21st 2008 at 9:57AM Could everyone just dole out a round of golf claps for Yoon-Hui Kim and Eun-Kyung Kim? Swell, thanks. These two designers have conjured up something that any second-rate hotelier (we kid… kind of) would love, as the Solar Vertical Lamp provides an eco-friendly (and eye-catching) alternative to those drab lamps from the 1980s. With the blinds open, you’ll hardly notice anything unusual, but all the while tiny solar pads are being charged up; when time comes to shut these very blinds, a lighting instrument appears to brighten the otherwise darkened room. Brilliant, right?[Via Inhabitat]Read PermalinkEmail this27 CommentsFiled under: Household (Read the full post about ‘Solar Vertical Lamp: one more reason to close the blinds’…)

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Nike NES-Inspired Sneakers

admin — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 21:15:21 +0000

Nike has taken a page out of Nintendo’s book by designing a new pair of Nintendo-inspired sneakers known as the Air Max Terra Ninety. This hybrid shoe shares influences from two of Nike’s most popular models, merging them into one that reminds us of the Air Max 90 and Max Air. The familiar color scheme of the NES controller forms the overall sneaker color, complete with the Nintendo D-pad design into the midsole. Good thing this pair won’t cost you an arm nor a leg, retailing for $130. (Read the full post about ‘Nike NES-Inspired Sneakers’…)

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SpongeBob Speakers Roll Their Eyes

admin — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 19:27:41 +0000

We have covered SpongeBob Squarepants products before on Coolest gadgets, and I thought my favorite was the rectal thermometer until I saw the SpongeBob Speakers.

These SpongeBob Speakers from Npower is a way to play your music with the one who lives in a pineapple under the sea. The big buggy eyes that you see there are speakers, which can roll along to the music.

And when I say roll along, I don’t mean that the pupils move to the beat of the music. I mean that when you lay them on a flat surface, these globes will move to and fro. I’ve included a YouTube video so you can watch this in action after the jump. As you can see, the SpongeBob Speakers have a Sponge dock on the top in order to hold whatever mp3 player you care to plug into it.

You realize that once SpongeBob has his eyes out on the table, Plankton is going to be free to steal the Krabby Patty formula. Okay, I realize there is a whole slew of people who don’t get that joke, but you really need to watch some older seasons of SpongeBob Squarepants, and The SpongeBob Squarepants Movie is one of the funniest ever made.

You should be able to purchase the SpongeBob Speakers from stores like Toys ‘R’ Us for about $39.99.

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Microsoft Zune Price Cut

admin — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 10:25:09 +0000

Microsoft offers its famous Zune PMP with the lower price. Check the list below. * Zune 4GB $99.99 * Zune 8GB $139.99 * Zune 16GB $179.99 * Car Pack $69.99 * Home/AV Pack $59.99 * Dock Pack $39.99 From the list above, we know that the 4GB, 8GB and 16GB of Zune models have received a $30, $10 and $20 discount, respectively. [Source] (Read the full post about ‘Microsoft Zune Price Cut’…)

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Digital Recipe Reader Copies iPhone UI, Scams Grandma

admin — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 23:03:33 +0000

The Demy Digital Recipe Reader from Neiman Marcus is not modeled on the iPhone at all.

The minimalist design, the large touch-screen, and the cube-shaped glossy menu icons really do not remind us of the ubiquitous media player.

Alright, so we are kidding. But who are they kidding? Unsuspecting moms everywhere, it seems, as Neiman Marcus is taking the opportunity of the holiday season to sell these at the premium price of $300. I actually overheard an older couple in a city store talking about this as a gift possibility for their daughter a few weeks ago.

The problem is that it is $100 more than the cheapest iPhone (8GB), which could easily serve as the main kitchen helper and access thousands of recipes online. (Did anyone say Epicurious?)

The only apparent difference between the devices is that this one is 'splash resistant,' and of course, doesn't make calls, play movies, or have hundreds of interesting other online applications, like the steak cooking timer. And you can cover the iPhone with any available crappy plastic protectors.

With the recipe reader, you can upload your own recipes to the device by syncing to your computer and it holds up to 2,500 recipes. It does have a slightly bigger screen though, at 7 inches.

But really, the only way this could be a more shameless copy of the iPhone was if it had a picture of Steve Jobs serving up pie with his regular Kool-Aid at a bountiful Thanksgiving feast.

Is this the perfect gag gift for the Apple aficionado who can't wait for his third iphone Touch? We think so.