Digital book reader PRS-505 from Sony
If you do like reading, the Reader Digital Book PRS-505 from Sony is just what you need! Enjoy reading a variety of your favorite books, which are stored up digitally in one compact device.
The Reader Digital Book can house 160 eBooks or even hundreds more with optionally supplied memory cards. It has a portable size, which allows you to use it while traveling. The eBook Store from Sony gives you the opportunity to download any book titles or documents in Adobe® PDF, RTF, TXT, BBeB® and Microsoft® Word. It is also supplied with long-life battery and possesses paper-like screen technology.
If you are on the go, pick up this wonder with you to carry thousands of reading material
on you wherever you are. “The Reader can handle a stack of books and other documents that people would rather not carry, yet offers a ‘book-like’ reading experience unavailable with other electronic devices,” said Steve Haber, senior vice president of Sony’s Digital Imaging and Audio Division.
“Since launching almost a year ago, we’ve confirmed that Reader owners are avid book readers and great customers of our growing selection of book titles. Publishers are responding by making more electronic titles available, and, increasingly by making them available at the same time as print versions are released.” said Lee Shirani, vice president for eBooks at Sony CONNECT.
So check out its features:
- Ultra portable
- Amazing paper-like display
- Good storage capability (160 eBooks, much more with memory cards)
- Thousands of titles at eBook Store
Specifications:
Technology
• E Ink® “Electronic Paper”
Screen Size
• Approx. 6″ Measured Diagonally
Resolution
• 170 Pixels Per Inch
Gray Scale
• 8-Level Grey Scale
Unsecured Text
• BBeB Book, TXT, RTF, Adobe® PDF, Microsoft® Word (Conversion to the Reader-requires Word installed on your PC)
DRM Text
• BBeB Book (Marlin)
Unsecured Audio
• MP3 and AAC
Image
• JPEG, GIF, PNG, BMP
Battery Type
• Rechargeable Lithium-Ion
Battery Life (Approx.)
• Up to 7,500 page turns
Recharging time
• Approx. 4 hours with USB charging from powered computer or approx. 2 hours when using optional AC wall charger
AC Power
• Optional AC Charger requires 120 Volts 60Hz
View or buy this product at Sony’s official site
Spy Bluetooth with microphone in your tooth
What strange gadgets can be possibly invented in the world of techniques, especially by the Chinese. People are getting used to all sorts of innovations as quick as the high-tech industry is developing. And sometimes it’s hard to distinguish the line between truth and lie, especially after the 1st of April. Here is the one, that can really fascinate an ordinary person - the Bluetooth Dental Insert Microphone, which was promised to be an ultimately handsfree headset.
Everyone knows how convenient it is to use mobile phone with headset, but one hand has to hold microphone to speak. This innovation offered:
- totally handsfree Bluetooth system
- A tiny microphone with solar panel and battery mounted into your tooth
- It could even produce distortion-free sound, picking up vibrations from the mouth
This products was to be available pretty soon at Chinavasion, who actually claimed no responsibility for injury caused by their product. But come on, guys, it was a joke! Perhaps in 20 years…
See her laughing? Geekalerts were also really persuasive:)
HP w2007 LCD wide-screen monitor
HP w2007 20.1-Inch Wide-Screen LCD Monitor has a stylish design, great graphics and excellent results in tests. And all this quality goes with reasonable price.
Nowadays on-line shops offer a wide range of 20” LCD monitors. But not all of them can boast high quality, good design and reasonable price at the same time. Let’s take a look at a monitor, which has already taken its place at a high position of rankings and top-estimated monitors. HP w2007 display provides common settings controls, such as brightness, contrast, and color. An easy-to-read interface provides brightness and color presets such as Text, Movie, Photo, Gaming, and Custom. Display also includes color calibration and speaker controls.
It is a really praiseworthy gadget, but has a weakness in producing dark shades against a dark background. Also the monitor’s integrated speakers are feeble while listening to multivolume music or movie sound.
HP w2007 monitor produces rich, beautiful colors with strong image quality, fashionable attractive design and it scores high on quality tests. It is recommended especially to those who appreciate really good performance mixed with affordable price, at the same time it is not for HD movie watching, but that concerns all wide-screen monitors.
Pros:
+ Downloadable monitor-settings software
+ Top-notch text and graphics performance
Cons:
- Feeble speakers
- Unsophisticated cable management
Specifications:
- Interfaces: Analog and digital
- Resolution: 1,680×1,050
- Dot pitch: .258mm
- Pixel-response rate: 5msn
- Contrast ratio: 1000:1
- Connectivity: DVI, VGA
- HDCP compliant
- Included DVI and VGA cables
- Weight (pounds): 13.33
View this product at the official HP’s site
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Top 5 Cheapest HDTVs
The latest HDTVs deliver stellar performance and unique menu features for prices that won’t break the bank. Thanks to lower production costs, higher demand, and the introduction of 2008 models, prices on many HDTVs have become much more affordable, even for buyers on a limited budget.
I’ve made a top 5 cheapest HDTV chart.
1. Sony FWD-32LX2F 32 in. LCD TV
Screen Size 32 inch
Contrast Ratio 1,300:1
Display Resolution 1366 x 768 pixels
Price Range: $945.00 - $1,515.00 at 9 stores
Sony Large Panel LCD Displays incorporate WEGA Engine™ technology to deliver remarkable resolution and image clarity. Fast video response time ensures crisp streaming video. Flexible networking options let you centrally control digital content across to hundreds of networked displays. A matte or crystal finished bezel and clean rear panel with cable management system enables simple, clutter free installations. Flat Panel Type LCD TV.
2. Westinghouse LTV-32w3 HD 32 in. HDTV LCD TV
Flat Panel Type LCD TV
Screen Size 32 inch
Contrast Ratio 1,000:1
Digital TV Standard HDTV Television
Display Resolution 1366 x 768 pixels
Price Range: $559.00 - $1,000.00 at 3 stores
Manufacturer: Westinghouse - See Site
This exciting Westinghouse 32” LCD HDTV is packed with all of the latest innovations for an amazing entertainment experience. Now your living room will have a TV that has a fully integrated HDTV tuner built-in, so you can enjoy over-the-air high definition reception with enhanced audio and video reproduction without a set-top box or an associated monthly fee. Connect all your latest gadgets; DVD player, cable, satellite, media PC and game console on to this TV.
3. Philips 32PFL7332D 32 Widescreen HDTV LCD TV with Pixel Plus 3 HD and Ambilight 2 Channel 2 in. TV/HD Combo
Flat Panel Type LCD TV
LCD Response Time 8 ms
Screen Size 32 inch
Contrast Ratio 4,000:1
Display Resolution 1366 x 768 pixels
Price Range: $806.00 - $859.00 at 3 stores
Philips 32″ LCD, Widscreen HDTV, Pixel Plus 3 HD for vivid HD resolution, Built in ATSC/Qam tuner, 1366 x 768p resolution, Virtual Dobly Surround Sound for theater like sound experience, Swivel stand, USB connect for easy multi-media playing, 2xHDMI, CVI and S-Video inputs.Turn up your viewing experience with Pixel Plus 3 HD. Experience the superior picture quality of this excellent integrated HDTV with the latest LCD technology and Pixel Plus packed into a stylish design. Share music and photos via the built-in USB.
4. Ikan Corporation V8000HD 8 in. EDTV-Ready LCD TV
Flat Panel Type LCD TV
Screen Size 8 inch
Contrast Ratio 200:1
Digital TV Standard EDTV-Ready Television
Display Resolution 800 x 480 pixels
Price Range: $749.00 Weight 1.07 lb. Manufacturer: Ikan Corporation - See Site
The Ikan V8000HD is an 8-inch diagonal High Definition video monitor with a widescreen LCD panel. It is compact enough for camera mounting or attaching to a jib-arm. It’s large enough to be seen on a desk-top even from a distance.
5. RCA L32WD26D 32 in. LCD TV TV/DVD/HD Combo
Flat Panel Type LCD TV
LCD Response Time 8 ms
Screen Size 32 inch
Contrast Ratio 1,000:1
Playable Disk Types DVD Video • DVD-R • DVD-RW • CD (Audio) • CD-R • CD-RW
Price Range: $850.00 - $912.00 at 2 stores
Set the scene for stellar, complete home entertainment. The L32WD26D Scenium HDTV/DVD combo captivates with spectacular visuals on the 32″ diagonal TFT LCD widescreen display. The picture bursts with color and clarity thanks to 1366×768 resolution, a 1000:1 contrast ratio, and EN-V picture processing technology. Pop in your favorite movie–the DVD player is built right into the TV! Or listen to a favorite CD–the sounds are just as impressive. From RCA.
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‘Plug and Play’ High Definition Video Instant Messenger is the Only Way to All Day Long Video Conference
Very often misinterpretation leads to loss of time and patience. If you happened to talk to somebody like that (see below), I’m in sympathy with your tries. You never know how to properly react to words speaking via home or mobile phone. It’s unlike ICQ (smiles give a sence) or Skype, and never replaces live personal contact!
- Call me back later, please!
- What did you say?! Would you repeat?
- Let’s meet today!
- Can’t hear you… Send me an SMS!
- It’s a must to see it right now! I’ll be waiting for your reply.
- …is not available now…
How to avoid it? How often do you hear such phrases and can’t see a real feeling of a speaker on the line? Who never thought of taking an active part in video conference or just a tete-a-tete with his/her love?
Video conference is an integral part of out life. Every business meeting is accompanied with all day long video conference. Besides, if you travel around the world, it’s the only way to see and hear your friends being far away from home, and remind you of intimate parts of your girlfriend/boyfriend.
Thus, communication with your family, friends and relatives via an instant messaging program is one of the cheapest ways to be always well-informed and online whenever and wherever you’re. It’s not a secret that there’re a lot of providers online offering the like services (but for fee).
And it should be mentioned, that Quanta and ooVoo have entered into companionship with each other to offer high-quality, real-time video communication over the Internet, as long as you have a HDTV or notebook.
The agreement between Quanta, the world’s largest laptop manufacturer, and ooVoo, one of the leading innovators of video conversation on the internet, calls for the creation of an advanced video-based chat system that brings real-time, face-to-face high definition communications to living rooms, laptops and offices. The technology promises to deliver true HDTV quality through a dedicated box or laptop that can be set up anywhere there is a common broadband internet connection and an HDTV display with the same ease as plugging in a webcam and launching a chat with a group of friends.”
According to CC Leung, vice chairman and president at Quanta Computer, “The world is just beginning to realize the promise of high definition video as more and more HDTV sets are sold and more HD programming and content becomes available.” What’s he talking about? I believe the war of Blu-ray and HDTV is over.
Owing to Quanta and ooVoo’s cooperation users will be able to experience HD delivery in a multipoint environment.
So, I visited ooVoo.com and was excited by the features it offers the users:
• video calls with up to six people at once to video messaging to chat and file transfer capabilities
• FREE calls from ooVoo to a landline or mobile phone in the USA or Canada
• send a video message to one friend or a group
• Import contacts from Office Outlook, Gmail, MSN Hotmail, Yahoo mail, AOLmail, etc.
• create instant memories by recording your ooVoo video calls
• change your appearance by the use of video effects