Full colour ASUS eReader unveiled

Manufacturer ASUS has released details of a brand new eReader that it intends to launch this year, although the specifications are not quite what some had expected. ASUS was conspicuously absent from the eReader element of the recent Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, but this announcement more than makes up for it.

The new device will feature a 6 inch screen that uses OLED display technology. To the uninitiated, this means that there is no independent backlighting, as each organic LED emits its own light, which saves energy, slims down the product and produces a much better picture.

It had originally been reported that ASUS would be producing a monochromatic eReader similar to the Amazon Kindle, but the announcement of this OLED device, which is tentatively called the DR-570, suggests that ASUS is aiming even higher.

The DR-570 will have integrated Wi-Fi and 3G networking connectivity, allowing for wireless downloads of books and magazines. Its manufacturer also claims that on a single charge the device will provide for more than 122 hours of average use.

ASUS has said that it intends to get the DR-570 out on the market before the end of 2010 and you may be concerned that the price of something so high-tech might be a little too steep for the average consumer. However, given that ASUS has a reputation for producing high quality, low cost goods and can be credited with starting the netbook phenomenon with its EEE PC, the DR-570 eReader may well enter the market at an attractive price point.

HP Microsoft Windows 7 Slate PC News From CES

 

 

 

 

 

 

The new HP Slate powered by microsofts Windows 7 got a suprisingly muted response during its launch at CES las vegas. People where impressed with the look and idea of the product but where somewhat dissapointed that it was using a standard version of windows 7. I think people where expecting a new operating system for a new device. That said I think the slate is good looking piece of kit and one that a giant like HP will have great success with.

The slate concept bridges the gap between smart phones and notebook computers. Current notebooks are great but are not as user friendly as a smart phone. They take longer to boot up and are more cumbersome to carry around, they can also be easily broken. On the other hans smart phones don’t have the capacity or screen size compared to notebook.

This is the first product of its kind and certainly paves the way for the future. Apple are set to launch their competing product at the end of the month and all eyes will be on them to raise the bar again. I think this will be a huge product for 2010.

Audiovox Zentral Turns Your Phone Into A Remote For Your TV Or Garage

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

In the past their have been apps and devices capable of turning your iphone into a remote for your TV or Hi fi. Only some of these have been successful and many have been disappointing and lack luster. Thankfully Audiovox have invented a device that will turn your iPhone, Blackberry or smart phone into a blue tooth driven remote that can operate your TV, Hi fi, DVD player or even open your garage door.

The Audiovox Zentral comes with a base station that bridges the gap between your phone and the devices that you want to control. You install the app and then you can control your household devices in all in a single place. This great gadget is set to cost around $80 when it is released and we are sure it will be a popular choice for people who want to minimize their remotes.

Forgetful Phone Owners Savior is Zomm

If you have ever found yourself in a complete blind panicsearching for your mobile phone you might appreciate this little gadget by ZOMM. This puck shaped key chain can locate your phone with its built in tracker but this is not it’s main selling point.

ZOMM have designed the device to pair with your mobile phone via bluetooth so you can take incoming calls even when you can not access your phone. It also includes a panic button that will allow users to make an emergency call even if their phone is locked in a different room (up to 10 metres), in a briefcase or locked in your car. One final quirky feature is that it will give an audible warning if you start to get out of bluetooth range.

There is speculation that this product will come to retail at around $79 and should be released in the very near future.

SMS Snoop Mobile Phone Cheat Monitor

Cheaters or secret keepers beware, there is a new app out designed to give away yours or other peoples best kept business. SMS Snoop is an app that can be discreetly installed on your mobile phone with the sole purposes of forwarding texts to another phone.

On the face of it this type of app sounds like it should be for bunny boilers and paranoid spouses who think their partner may be cheating on them. This is a valid use (I bet Tigers wife wish she had thought of this) but there are others.

For example parents could install this on their kids phones to keep tabs on them. The company that designed the software insists that the owner of the phone should be made aware but this kind of defeats the object. So be warned would be cheaters of the world and if you suspect your partner this might be the answer to your problems!

Audi R8 Spyder

The Audi R8 is one of the most desirable cars available and it is hard to think how it could be improved. But the new Spyder is due in March 2010 and it looks like it has improved on an already great design.

The Spyder ditches the side-blades for carbon fibre composite panels with a cover for the soft roof (which opens in 19 seconds whilst moving at speeds up to 31 miles per hour) . The styling is breathtaking both outside and in the interior of the car. The interior is equipped with a variety of top end gadgets including a race styled multi function steering wheel, electronically heated and adjustable seats, lap timer, driver information systems, deluxe air conditioning and a bang and olufsen sound system.

The car is full of innovative tech. The seats are coloured with pigments that actually reflect the infrared part of sunlight. This keeps the seats 20 degrees cooler than standard leather or cloth. Audi also offers lots of custom extras, such as bespoke leather and specially designed trims. A worldwide first is the optional seat belt microphone for the hands-free system, which makes it possible to talk on the phone even with the roof down on the motorway. Three tiny microphones are included on both seat belts.  There is a fourth microphone in the windscreen frame so sound is picked up from all around the car.

The power comes from a mid mounted V10 that produces 525 BHP, it will hit 62.14 MPH in 4.1 seconds and keep on going to an eye watering 194.49 Miles per hour. All of this will cost buyers £109,580 and is available in March 2010 and we can’t wait.

Mountain Hardwear Refugium Jacket

Mountain Hardwear produces some very advanced outdoor clothing with the latest weather-cheating technology. It even has a timeline charting its various innovations throughout the years. They have a wide selection of jackets on offer and it is the clever design of each that make them noteworthy. For example, the Refugium features a removable powderskirt and is coated with a special laminate called ‘Conduit’ which is resistant to scrapes, scratches and rubs that it will inevitably sustain during its lifetime. The most impressive thing about it is that it contains an actual heating element that keeps you warm, there is also a USB socket to charge your gadgets.

It is also completely waterproof, whilst managing to remain breathable. It is best to describe the Mountain Hardwear jackets as ergonomic as each facet of their construction has been engineered to be practical and unobtrusive, no matter what the conditions. As a winter gadget the jacket should really be seen as an investment in your adventurous future.

Aladdin Challenger Flask

Though most associate the name Aladdin with the classic story of a boy and a desert, the Challenger Flask from Aladdin is one of the best winter gadgets around if you want to keep your spirits up whilst you are away from the house. Two sizes are available with 1 litre and 1.8 litre capacities respectively and the outside is finished with brushed metal and sturdy black plastic for the handle and base. Its makers boast that the Challenger Flask can keep liquids hot for up to 28 hours, which is an incredible feat of insulation. This means that if you whack some tea or coffee straight in after it has just boiled, you will be able to pour it out over a day later and it will still be a piping hot 60 degrees. The lid has two cups integrated into the design, making it a perfect present for someone who likes to go trekking in pairs. You can even store items in the base of the flask and its makers suggest that you could stick a couple of tea bags and some sweetener packets in to make sure that when you do need a brew it has not been stewing for hours on end. The Aladdin Challenger Flask is a well designed, pleasingly constructed winter gadget that could always keep things frosty in the summer too, so it is not limited in its repertoire to a single season.

North Face Audio Jacket

The North Face brand is widely respected amongst outdoor types and they produce a whole range of products for the intrepid traveller to enjoy. But those who want to stay warm in the winter and still enjoy their favourite music will love the Audio Jacket from North Face. This is essentially a rugged, weather-resistant jacket with a trick up its sleeve. Literally. There are controls within the sleeve of the jacket which allow you to skip tracks and change the volume levels of your iPod without having to struggle to pull the actual device from your pocket and then attempt to get your clumsy glove-ridden fingers to make the commands directly. The iPod will stay safe, warm and dry in a ‘media pocket’ the whole time, away from the damaging elements, whilst you can use your hands to keep the tunes coming throughout your adventure. Lads and lasses will find two different versions of the jacket to suit their body types and tastes and if you are looking for something in the North Face line then these could attract your attention with their versatile use.

Heat In A Click Gadget Review

The name may be a bit of a mouthful, but the products produced by Heatinaclick could prove to be very useful if you want to stave off the chill of the cold weather this winter. The whole of the Heatinaclick Range consists of various sizes and shapes of heating pad. These are reusable and portable, with the intention being that you will carry the flexible, floppy pads with you and activate their heating properties when the temperatures dip. There are a wide variety of pads on offer with different intended applications. You can get a foot warmer, a hand warmer, a face mask, a baby bottle warmer, a back warmer and a saucily-named pleasure pad which is basically a hot water bottle with a sexed-up name tagged on. All of the Heatinaclick products use a toxin-free molecular reaction based on Sodium Acetate to activate the heating process and will hit maximum temperatures of 54 degrees. That should prove to be toasty enough for every occasion, whether it is keeping your bed warm at night or your feet feeling fiery in the day. The liquid in each pad will become solid as part of the process and as the generated heat dissipates the pad will return to its solution form. The best thing about the Heataclick products is that each gadget is reusable multiple times.

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