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If the Sanyo Xacti CG9 was just not right for you, check out the Vivitar DVR565HD—the company’s first camcorder to venture into the HD realm. Rocking a rather slim and compact form factor, the DVR565HD uses SD cards as its recording medium, capable of recording video in H.264/MPEG-4 in full 720p glory at 30 fps. Interestingly, the camera can “upscale” the video playback to 1080i if connected to a TV via an HDMI cable. Little else is known, but the camcorder will feature a 3-inch flip-out LCD display, digital still functionality, and a maximum SD card capacity of 4GB.
The Vivitar DVR565HD will be available in black and silver, hitting the masses sometime in April. Pricing information has not yet been revealed; however, Vivitar is known for its budget friendly devices, so don’t expect a bank-breaking price tag on this one.
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We first heard the news that Asus was planning a desktop model for their Eee series lineup a while back, and while details still remain a mystery, we now have what are claimed to be a leaked picture showing what the upcoming Eee Box could look like. According to Hot Hardware, the above pics are in fact the upcoming Eee Box from Asus, although they make it clear that these are not official pictures and cannot comment on the source.
Overall, at least since the introduction of the Wii, theses images look to be more like a game console than a desktop computer. Either way they are sharp looking, be certain that we will keep you updated as soon as we can find out some more details.
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Rumors are around that Microsoft will be releasing their latest update to Windows Mobile on April 1, 2008, which is also know as April Fools Day, so this may or may not be a lead-in to a huge disappointment. While the version 6.1 release is not a full new version, it is said to offer a lot of usability improvements over the current version 6.0.
Microsoft’s rumored Windows Mobile version 6.1 is expected to feature an improved web browser, copy and paste from IE, a Vista-like user interface, new fonts, a better task manager, Wi-Fi indicator and an some improvements to ActiveSync that will allow it to be auto-configured.
While this may be a big lead up for an April Fools joke, it does have good timing with CTIA, which will take place in Las Vegas beginning on none other than April 1. Luckily its only a short wait to see just how accurate this rumor is.
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Today Google.co.uk has “turned the lights out” in an effort to help save energy. While making the background black doesn’t really save energy since modern displays, regardless of the display, also use the same amount of power, Google did this to openly participate in the Earth Hour campaign.
The Earth Hour invites people from all over the world to turn their lights off today, March 29, at least for an hour, between 8:00 pm to 9:00 pm. Energy conservation is what the Earth Hour organization wants to happen. To help spread the awareness, Google UK decided to go “black” for a greener environment. Special Earth Hour events will be held today at Tel Aviv, Melbourne, Dubai, Chicago, and Copenhagen, and in other countries around the world.
As of this writing, few countries in Australia and Asia have already participated in the campaign. For an hour, the famous Harbour Bridge and Sydney Opera House went dark. Even Bangkok’s Wat Arun Buddhist temple also participated as well as homes in Christchurch, New Zealand.
Only Google.co.uk’s homepage is changed to black. Other Google search pages are in usual white.
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Posted Mar 29th 2008 1:18PM by Paul Miller
Filed under: cellphones
Having some blackberry troubles? You’re not alone, we’ve been receiving some sporadic tips on the subject, and some forum users have reported outage trouble as well, though for other users it seems just fine. Let us know how your service is doing. Or don’t — this might be just the chance you were looking for to ditch work email and get a start on that spring tan. We won’t tell a soul.
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Canadians are getting antsy about not having an iPhone yet. It’s a question with some history, wrapped up in local trademark concerns and Apple’s easy-does-it approach to internationalizing its iPodification of phones. What can you do about it, Canadians?
"PhoneWorld.ca and our friends from iPhoneInCanada.ca, the two largest Canadian iphone news and information portals … bring you The Great Canadian iPhone Petition."
It’s a lovely thought, but the Fakesteve post kind of writes itself in your head the millisecond your "fan petition" neuron and your "Steve Jobs" neuron link up.
The Petition [Petitionsite]
The Great Canadian iPhone Petition [iPhone World]
Original Photo: AP/Paul Akuma
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Hawking Technologies has released its Wireless-300N USB Adapter with Upgradeable Antennas, targeting Mac users specifically in order to provide significant range extension options. Suitable for small office/home office (SOHO) and small-to-medium business (SMB) users, the new compact 802.11n 300Mbps USB Adapter known as the HWUN1A has the distinction of being the first such adapter designed for Apple Mac users that features a couple of two removable antennas. The included external antennas are easily removed and can receive an upgrade in the form of a Hawking Hi-Gain antenna for superior improvement when it comes to its wireless range.
According to Daniel Chan, Associate Product Manager at Hawking Technologies, “The problem with wireless networks these days isn’t the speed, but the distance. If your wireless adapter does not have the wireless strength to go the distance, your network speed won’t make any difference. You’ll either end up with a weak signal or get dropped from your network entirely, and that results in slow file transfers and a lack of mobility. Like its sister product, the HWUN1 for PC users, the HWUN1A provides Mac users with the extended wireless range they need by utilizing new Wireless-N technology. The removable antennas give Mac users the ability to customize their wireless networks for their specific applications. Most importantly, the HWUN1A can resolve most WiFi trouble spot scenarios by allowing users to choose from our full line of Hi-Gain WiFi Range Extending solutions. And the best part: installing the HWUN1A is easy – just pop in the CD to install the software, plug in the adapter, and you’re connected.”
Some of the key features of the HWUN1A include :-
- Wireless networking compatibility with any Mac OS X 10.3 and up (Intel or Power PC) system
- 2 Upgradable Antennas allow for better wireless range and performance options
- Installs in seconds with intuitive, easy-to-follow Setup Wizard
- Supports WPA2, WPA, and WEP wireless security
- Plug-and-Play compatibility with all Hawking Hi-Gain WiFi Range Extending Antennas
- Latest 802.11n technology delivers wireless data transfer speeds of up to 300Mbps
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XtremeMac AirPlay2 FM Transmitter For iPod
Cut The Cord.Upgrade to the wireless convenience of the AirPlay? FM Transmitter and never mess with the clutter of cords again! Simply plug AirPlay? into any Dock Connector ipod, excluding 3rd generation, tune to the same frequency as your FM radio, and push play to hear your tunes through your stereo. AirPlay? has sleek looks to match its superior performance. It’s as thin and narrow as the iPod nano and features three programmable station presets that allow you to conveniently recall your clearest transmission frequencies. AirPlay? also has a mono mode for better reception in crowded radio markets, and a large, bright display for easy viewing, day or night. AirPlay? draws its energy from the iPod and uses a minimal amount of power, which allows for hours of playback time. It connects to the iPod through its Dock Connector and features an additional pass-though female Dock Connector for connecting chargers-enabling you to operate and charge the iPod at the same time! Also includes an adhesive-backed dash mount. AirPlay?’s ease of use, quality transmission, and sleek design make it truly unbeatable. Available in both black and white models. High quality, wireless FM transmission Brilliant blue LCD with easy-to-read white characters Three programmable station presets for convenient recall of clearest frequencies iPod powered, uses minimal amount of energy Pass-through Dock Connector functionality Compatible with all 30-pin car chargers Stereo/mono control Includes Dash mount Tuning range: 88.1 - 107.9
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USB devices are dime a dozen these days, and it can get pretty tricky trying to get all of them hooked up to your computer or notebook which has extremely limited USB ports. If you happen to want a USB port of sorts, why not consider the USB Star Hub II? Here’s the product description, in completely broken English (I’ve left it unedited to contribute to the quirkiness of the entire device).
USB Star Hub II allows you to connect 4 different USB devices at the same time. Each port can turn 180° that make you more convenience to use and the colourful design can help to decorate your desk.
The USB Star Hub II retails for $12 a pop.
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Posted Mar 29th 2008 5:42AM by Nilay Patel
Filed under: Gaming
No matter how we might try and stop it, Nyko’s wireless Wii nunchuk adapter / abomination ceaselessly advances upon the unsuspecting American consumer, stopping at nothing to ruin the delicate aesthetics of the Wii controllers and pump us full of even more unnecessary RF. The adapter and its receiver have just hit the FCC, and our nation’s government has managed to use every ounce of photographic skill at its disposal to render these mutant hunks of plastic in as flattering a light as possible — just look at that stained blue backdrop. Seriously, is anyone going to drop $20 on this thing? Isn’t that money better spent on games? Explain yourself in comments, in ten words or less.
[Thanks, Mickel]
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