Posted on 06 October 2006 by admin
ASUSTeK’s W5Fe is the first laptop to feature dual-screens, with the external display boasting “its own power switch, a four-way directional pad w/central selector button, and a menu button for choosing which task you want to perform.†Pricing and availability have not yet been announced.
The system is provided by PortalPlayer Preface, and known officially as Windows SideShow..let[s] you access flight departure information, movie show times, alerts, play games, movies, images and MP3s. And the best part: it can run for “hundreds of hours without draining your notebook batteryâ€
[via NotebookReview - CNET]
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The 22-inch widescreen MW221U offers sharp 1680 x 1050 resolution, 700:1 contrast ratio, 2ms response time, HDMI port, 300 nits brightness. and a HDCP-compatible DVI port. Two 20-inch models, the VW191 and VW192, were also announced, both feature an integrated 1.3-megapixel webcam. No word yet on pricing and availability.
[via engadget]
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Nokia’s semi-rugged 5500 phone was designed to withstand the toughest of sports activities. It features a convenient bicycle holder, fitness carrying strap, 512MB SD card, sports headset, and liquid/dirt resistant casing. One drawback, the 5500 Sport Music Edition costs a whopping $444 without contract.
[via RegHardware]
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Posted on 06 October 2006 by admin
Despite its strange name, the YES! Roadster 3.2 packs quite a punch. Offering a turbochargd 3.2L V6 engine that generates an incredible 355hp, boosting the car from 0-60 in just 3.9-seconds. More pics after the jump.
Compared to its predecessor, the new YES! has grown significantly. Larger engines and a longer wheel base have resulted in more over – hang at the front as well as the rear leading to a more stretched and full of suspense appearance of the roadster
[via SeriousWheels]
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Posted on 06 October 2006 by admin
If you’re looking for a bike rack, check out Opel’s Flex-Fix. This system folds neatly back into a special compartment when not in use. Unfortunately, it’s only available on the Opel Antara and Corsa models in Europe.
How it works: the rear extends out from the bumper far enough for you to mount your ride, which afterwards neatly folds back up and into the body so no one’s the wiser
[via Gizmodo]
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This all-in-one device features a 400MHz processor, custom GUI, 1.3-megapixel camera, 1GB of built-in memory, an SD card slot, and a large 3.6-inch TFT display. Plus, the HR-2800 includes both NES and GBA emulators for gaming on-the-go. Supported media formats include MP3, FLAC, AVI, MPEG4, DivX, and XviD. Best of all, it’s priced at an affordable $127.
Boasting a built-in file manager, portable version of “Winamp,†a full-fledged picture / text viewer…this jack-of-all-trades can even export full-motion video to your television via its video output
[via engadget]
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