Posted on 15 August 2006 by admin
BMW today unveiled its all-new 2007 Mini Cooper (120hp @ 6000rpm; 118 ft-lb @ 4250rpm) and turbocharged Cooper S (175hp @ 5500rpm; 177 ft-lb @ 1600rpm) . These updated models both sport a 1.6L four-cylinder engine with Valvetronic technology for added performance. Few more pictures after the jump.
While the 2.76-inch-longer exterior is mostly evolutionary, BMW describes the new interior as “revolutionary.†Despite the car’s increased measurements, its weight has been reduced by 192 lbs for the Cooper S manual, 72 lbs for the Cooper S auto, 181 lbs for the Cooper manual, and 49 lbs for the Cooper auto
[via LeftlaneNews - AutomotoPortal]
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Razer’s Pro|Type is the first multimedia keyboard to offer an integrated dock for Microsoft’s upcoming “Zune†player. Pricing and availability have not yet been announced.
Calling it “the world’s most intelligent keyboard,†Razer claims it will have 32kB of memory onboard, plenty of programmable hot keys, line-out for audio peripherals and a couple of USB ports as well
[via Gizmodo]
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If you want to combine a digital watch, music player, and video player in one unit, Aigo has the answer in its F029 multimedia watch. Featuring a 160 x 128 OLED display, 512MB or 1GB of memory, and a mini-USB 2.0 port. Supported media formats include MP3, WMA (DRM), MPEG-4, XviD, and AVI. No word yet on pricing and availablity.
[via DAPReview]
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The Artemis is HTC’s latest Smartphone, and it’s definitely no slouch. Boasting trackball navigation, built-in GPS, a 2.0-megapixel camera, TI OMAP 850 CPU at 200 MHz, 128MB RAM, 64MB ROM, microSD card slot, Bluetooth connectivity, an FM tuner, and 802.11b Wi-Fi. HTC will release this phone Q3 2006, no word yet on pricing.
[via engadgetmobile]
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At 94 x 51x 15.9mm and 110g, the BenQ-Siemens EF81 is a stylish clamshell that packs plenty of performance. Sporting a 240 x 320 TFT-LCD display, external 120 x 160 TFT-LCD display, 2.0-megapixel camera, 64MB of built-in memory, MicroSD card slot, Bluetooth, USB connectivity, and a music player. Here’s the bottom line:
BenQ-Siemens’ EF81 could be an alternative for anyone considering buying Motorola’s RAZR V3x. But you shouldn’t expect a great deal from the camera when shooting stills
[Review here Trustedreviews]
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If you’re looking for a full-featured rugged notebook, check out the Itronic XR-1. It boasts a 1.83-GHz Intel Core Duo processor, 512MB of RAM, 80GB SATA HDD, GPS (optional), 802.11 a/b/g WLAN, and a 12-inch XGA touch screen display. Unlike other rugged notebooks, the XR-1 weighs in at just 6.8-pounds. Available next month, with prices starting at $4330.
…meets military standards for drop/shock and vibration, and is also watertight and dustproof. Its keyboard can withstand liquids and abrasive dust and dirt particles, too. It can even be submerged, scrubbed and bleached after it’s been exposed to toxic substances
[via engadget - Gizmodo]
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Sleek and stylish, the YP-K5 is Samsung’s latest digital audio player — the first to feature an integrated speaker. It comes in 1GB, 2GB, or 4GB capacities and sports a bright OLED display, along with touch-sensitive navigation buttons. Supported media formats includes MP3, WMA, OGG, and ASF. Its built-in DNSE DAP (Digital Natural Sound Engine) technology enhances sound quality. No word yet on pricing and availability.
[via Akihabara]
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