Buffalo is introducing the first 12x Blu-ray burner on USB 3.0. You may not have 3.0 connectivity yet but you could add an add-0n PCI card to get this speed.
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Buffalo portable 12x Blu-ray burner on USB 3.0
On November - 26 - 2009
AirScript Translator by Cambridge Consultants
On November - 26 - 2009
AirScript translator is the world’s first closed caption system for theatre productions by Cambridge Consultants. The AirScript delivers subtitles from each show via personal handsets in real time, in a wide selection of languages simultaneously, allowing both non-native speaking audience members and those with hearing impairments to enjoy the production. The Wi-fi service for the script delivery is $10, and eight languages are available with translations done by professionals.
The Smartphone Heat is on for ITG xpPhone
On November - 14 - 2009
The smartphone competition is getting hot lately, which made ITG to up the ante with its new Windows XP operating system smart phone called the xpPhone. Windows XP is still alive and well. Today mobile processors are so well equipped that it could take on Windows XP as its operating system, so it makes sense to use an already stable operating system on your next mobile computer. Smartphone manufacturers are caught up with the Windows XP trend, which why ITB xpPhone is now ready for pre-order in 3G networks such as AT&T, Orange, or Vodafone. The price range of this phone is from $500 -$700, and it is not known when it will be released. It is likely these smartphones will phase out the netbook trend.
Touch Sensing Activated MH907 Headphones by Sony Ericsson
On November - 4 - 2009
Sony Ericsson just came out a motion activated headphones MH907. It uses your body heat signature to turn on and off a specific function. For example, if you put both speaker buds in your ears, it will automatically start listening to music; and if you take one off, it will pause. So how does this work?
First USB 3.0 flash drive by Super Talent
On November - 4 - 2009
Super Talent recently introduced the first USB 3.0 flash drive. As we all know, USB 3.0 format is about two times faster than USB 2.0 format. Super Talent claims transfer rates of up to 320 MB/s if you are using purely USB 3.0 hookup, but at 200 MB/s when just using stock USB 3.0.
Motorola Droid Smartphone Officially at Verizon
On October - 28 - 2009
It is official! The Motorola Droid phone is available at Verizon today for $200 with a two-year contract. The Motorola Droid equipped with 3.7-inch touchscreen and Android 2.0 operating system. This OS is powerful for fast web surfing. The screen has a resolution of 480 x 854 pixel display.
The Droid is about 0.54 inch thick, a little bit thicker than the iPhone 3GS (0.48-inch thick). It has a 40-key, slide out QWERTY keypad. The QWERTY keypad is a bit flat and shallow, which may be harder to feel the buttons when typing. Also, the “End” and “Talk” keys are missing on the keypad (design error?). With a standard battery, the Motorola Droid weights about 6 ounces (iPhone 3GS is about 5 ounces). The dimensions are about 4.56 L x 2.36 W.
