
ASUS today rolled out the G73JH-X1 17.3-inch gaming laptop in the US market via Newegg. The laptop is powered by an Intel Core i7 720QM quad core processor with a 1GB ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5870 graphics, an 8GB of DDR3 memory, a 500GB hard drive, a DVD burner, an 8-cell battery and Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium OS. The G73JH-X1 features a 17.3-inch (1920 x 1080) LED backlight display. Read the rest of this entry »
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ASUS Launches New 17-inch Gaming Laptop In The States
Olympus’ New Prosumer Camera With 30x Wide Optical Zoom

Olympus has unveiled their latest prosumer camera with mega zoom. Known as the Olympus SP-800UZ, the digicam aims to bring dSLR performance in a consumer level digital camera, where this 14-megapixel shooter features a superb 30x wide optical zoom with a 28-840mm focal length. Using this camera, you can also record HD videos. Read the rest of this entry »
Logitech Loud Enough Noise-Isolating Earphones
Specially designed for kids, the Logitech Loud Enough earphones comes with an integrated volume control which is capable of reducing the maximum volume of the original source by at least 30% when you compare it to ordinary ear buds. These earphones also feature Read the rest of this entry »
Colorful KDDI Lotta Handsets

KDDI and Okinawa cellular have collaborated to launch three new colorful clamshell handsets. Dubbed as the Lotta (Produced by Kyocera), these cell phones will be available in White, Green, and Yellow and each one is represented with an embedded number 3, 7 and 5, respectively. For your info, the name “Lotta” means “a lot of fun”. The handset boasts a large 2.8-inch LCD display, a 2MP camera with an LED flash, a microSD card slot for expanding memory and GPS.
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Samsung Galaxy 2 Uses Android

Samsung’s upcoming Galaxy 2 will be powered by Google’s Android OS, possibly Android 2.1. The smartphone is powered by a 1GHz Snapdragon CPU, a 3.7-inch AMOLED touchscreen, a 5-megapixel camera, a 32GB internal memory, GPS and WiFi. This handset is a good competitor for the Nexus One and Sony Ericsson Xperia X10. Expected release date is Q2 2010 but we are sure Samsung will make the official announcement at MWC in Barcelona next month.
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Tengu Black ready to rock your world

Did you know that some pseudo-scientists pinpointed January 18 as this year’s most depressing day? As we gaze out from the Engadget mansions at the leafless trees and listless mood outside, we can’t help but agree that January’s a bit of a downer. So to pep yourself up geeky style, why not grab an all-new Tengu Black? It seems a faithful reproduction (i.e. identical but for the color) of the white Tengu, a USB plug-in device that listens to your music and tries to lip sync to it with its LED array contorting into “over 14 different facial expressions.” Let’s face it, with the Robot Apocalypse all but assured, we should be practicing our love of inanimate objects as much as possible. A video reminder of how the older Tengu does its thing awaits after the break.
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DACport USB Headphone Amplifier

The DACport USB headphone amplifier from CEntrance is a 24-bit digital-to-analog converter, which promises to bring increased music fidelity to your computer and more volume. The device combines an amplifier with the company’s AdaptiWave USB technology and JutterGuard clock-management system. For connecting headphones, the amplifier provides a 1/4-inch output and an adapter for 1/8-inch plugs. Meanwhile, the DACport draws its power from USB port. Other specs include analog volume controls and plug-and-play functionality with most laptops or music servers. You can order the DACport directly from the company’s website for $500 a pop. Each purchase comes with a belt clip, six-foot USB cable and velvet carrying pouch.
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80-port ‘USB Hub’ From Thanko

Thanko just introduced an 80-port USB hub to charge all of your gadgets from a single location at once. Priced at 14,800 Yen or about $165, the device seems to charge your devices only. You can’t transfer data using this USB hub. Measuring 200mm x 200mm x 19mm, the Thanko 80-port USB hub needs to be plugged into a wall socket to work (100V).
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Pentax Optio I-10 Digital Camera
The Pentax Optio I-10 is the eye-catching in the form of SLR digital compact cameras. Flash and loudspeaker are placed in the upper middle part of the body, I10, the central part of the camera’s front panel is textured and close around the lens and Pentax just above the logo all are carefully designed to reinforce the image of the SLR. Pentax I-10 also offers a 5x zoom (28-140mm), 12 megapixels, three anti-shake protection, HD movie recording and wireless remote shooting. Pentax Optio I-10 will be available in mid-February for £ 199.99.
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Sanyo Xacti VPC SH1 HD Camcorder

Panasonic subsidiary Sanyo showed off lots of new cameras at CES this month (in the Xacti CS1), but one of the cameras, the Xacti VPC-sh1, is equipped with a narrow body, but the 35mm wide angle lens. In addition to a wide-angle lens, Sanyo pulled out all the stops and the camera can take pictures “HD (1080p).
Sanyo entered 2-megapixel sensor to capture videos, sports equipment, and 30x optical zoom. Zoom is due to SANYO’s exclusive Advanced Zoom technology. The 35mm wide angle lens, you can shoot your own film studio, widescreen HD-style movie, like 35mm lens (depending on Sayno) is equivalent to a 35mm film reels used by film studios
SH1 is what Sanyo claims’ smallest industries, thinnest and lightest body “and comes in just 7.2 ounces. It’s definitely a fine camera that wide-angle lens and Full HD. The camera includes the “Double Sub” mode, where you can take digital photos while recording video. More tech Savy you probably can just take screenshots of the video he recorded, but can be time consuming and not everyone knows how to do something like this.
In any event, sh1 saves H.264, which is compatible with Mac and Windows. Sanyo also applies to sh1 support Apple’s new format for video iFrame, which is a variation of the original H.264 format. To other functions, will have a SD card slot, HDMI port for viewing HD content on a large screen and image stabilization for shaky hands. SH1 will begin shipping next month and will cost $ 400.
