Sony PSP Go leaked before E3 announcement

Some how Engadget got info about the Sony PSP Go. What they found was UMD-less PSP,16gb internal memory, slider, bluetooth and Memory Stick Micro slot. I'm sure we will get more info when it becomes official.

* 3.8-inch display (resolution is undisclosed)
* 43 percent lighter than the PSP-3000
* 16GB of Flash storage
* Bluetooth built-in; supports handset tethering and BT headsets
* No UMD drive
* Memory Stick Micro slot
* New Gran Turismo, Little Big Planet and new Metal Gear Solid (!) on the way
* Full PlayStation Network support (movie and TV rentals / purchases)
* Integration with PlayStation 3 (works the same as the PSP-3000 does)
* Sony views each of its products as "10-year lifecycle products," so the PSP "needs to live on."

via Engadget

Palm Pre in the wild

Some dude on twitter posted a pic of the Palm Pre. Check out the pic here

Portable Digital Photo Frame - Shake a Pix

Here is a small credit card size digital photo frame that can shake to change pictures. This is the first picture frame to have motion sensors to change pics. Price will be £29.99.

Product Page HERE

Sony PSP 2000 for $120 at Dell Home

Dell Home has Sony Playstation Portable (PSP) 2000 for $170 - $50 coupon NL34M60C1X3QWB = $120 ($116 with DPA) with free shipping.

Order now HERE

Dell Mini 9 discontinued

Looks like Dell's first netbook is no more. Dell will phase out the Mini 9 as early as Monday. This is according to a Dell customer service rep. So say good bye to the Dell Mini 9.

via Engadget

The R2D2 of clocks

Want R2D2 to wake you up. Well Thinkgeek has the next best thing. The Clocky Robotic Alarm is the perfect wake up call for college students. If you don't hit snooze the jumps off your desks and plays along your floor.

Order one HERE

Interead's Cool-er e-book reader is a pretender

This according to USA Today's review. The Cool-er reader is no match for the Kindle. The only thing they seemed to like was the Apple inspired color and styling. Apparently lack of wireless, higher priced ebooks, and clumsy navigation make this a pass. Throw this ebook reader into the pretender list.

via USA Today

Purchase Lenovo IdeaPad S10-2 now

Looks like the updated S10 is now available for purchase on the official Lenovo site. Coming in four colors the netbook will set you back $439. Specs have not changed from the original S10.

Order now HERE

Psystar now bankrupt

Pystar fought the good fight for a while against Apple. But eventually when you borrow(steal) other people work then your going to end up where Psytar is at. And that is filing chapter 11.

via Geardiary

iPod Nano 5G rumors

iLounge has an insider who says the new Nano 5th generation would look lilke this. It will have a camera, widened screen size and smaller click wheel. So no to touchscreen for at least the 5th generation.

via iLounge

CircuitCity.com returns

Systemax who bought the Circuit City brand for $6.5 million dollars has reopened the website. The prices and merchadise should be similar to Systemax other e-commerce business such as TigerDirect and CompUSA.

The New Circuit City HERE

HP 2133 for $280

TigerDirect has the HP 2133 for $279.99 till tuesday. A savings of $120.00.

HP 2133 Mini-Note PC KS174UT - VIA C7-M ULV processor 1.2GHz, 1GB DDR2, 120GB HDD, 8.9" WXGA, Bluetooth, Windows XP Home

Order now HERE

OQO shuts down operations

Looks like the end of OQO. Fansite OQO has posted this:

A Note from OQO Inc.

“We are sad to report that due to financial constraints, OQO is not able to offer repair and service support at this time. We are deeply sorry that despite our best intentions, we are unable to provide continued support for our faithful customers. Please accept our sincerest apologies”

via OQOTalk

Apple Tablet In 2010

Based on close sources the Apple Tablet may be released in early 2010. The source plus Piper Jaffray’s Gene Munster seem to confirm this.

Signs Pointing To A New Mobile Device. Between indications from our component contacts in Asia, recent patents (see here) relating to multi-touch sensitivity for more complex computing devices, comments from Tim Cook on the April 22nd conference call, and Apple’s acquisition of P.A. Semi along with other recent chip-related hires, it is increasingly clear that Apple is investing more in its mobile computing franchise.

Specifically, we expect this to result in a larger (7”-10”) touchscreen tablet that will launch in 1H CY10. Additionally, Apple’s consistent message that it refuses to launch a “cheap” portable netbook, and its desire to differentiate itself in a maturing market before it’s too late (similar to the timing of iPod and iPhone), plus its gradual addition of multi-touch technology to all of its core products (iPhones, iPods and Macs) leads us to conclude this product will be a touchscreen tablet (not a netbook).

No Netbook On The Horizon; Tablet A CY10 Event. We expect Apple to fill the gap between the iPod touch and the MacBook with a new tablet device (not a netbook) priced at about $500-$700. Apple will likely leverage its multi-touch patents to differentiate its product from the typical netbook. We are anticipating a new category of Apple products with an operating system more robust than the iPhone’s but optimized for multi-touch, unlike Mac OS X. The device’s OS could bear a close resemblance to Apple’s mobile OS and run App Store apps, or it could be a modified version of Mac OS X. We expect the development of such an OS to be underway currently, but its complexity, along with our conversations with a key company in the mobile space, leads us to believe it will not launch until CY10.

Apple’s Timing In Entering New Markets. Apple launched the first iPod in Oct-01, three years after the first portable MP3 player was on the market. Likewise, the iPhone debuted in Jun-07, five years after the first BlackBerry with email and mobile phone capabilities. With both products, Apple designed devices that were differentiated enough to gain significant market share despite its later entrance into the markets. We believe Apple is observing the netbook market in a similar way, and will eventually enter with a tablet, a premium mobile computing device.

via BusinessWeek

SmartQ Q7 Unboxing Video review

Chippy over at UMPCPortal has posted a video review of the SmartQ Q7. Here are some observation's he made:

One or two notes before you watch the video:

* No flash support. (It’s not available on ARM-based devices yet)
* Bluetooth is not included.
* Video playback quality and performance is very poor
* Screen brightness is reasonable (not for outdoor use though)
* OS is in English
* The device is silent and there’s not even a hint of warmth
* This is not a productivity device (relatively slow compared to X86 UMPCs)
* USB keyboard worked on first attempt.

via UMPC Portal

CableJive iStubz Review

We review the iStubz mini usb sync cable for iPods and iPhones. At $8 it's cheap and shorter than the long original stock cable. So go ahead and check out our review HERE

iBend - iPhone & iPod Touch Stand Review

Reviewed by K.C. Kim
$4.99 set of two
http://www.myibend.com/


I was looking for a small compact stand that I could use when traveling and when I want to watch a video clip on my 2nd Gen iPod Touch. I saw the iBend a low cost, super thin iPod Touch Stand and thought I review it.



The iBend comes in a regular envelope that you would send regular mail in. Made of vinyl it is pretty much paper thin. Two stands are included in white and black for $4.99. Would be perfect for the traveler since it's so small. The two stands are flat then you just bend it and put the iPod or iPhone in it.


Super cheap iPod stand that is still cool and functions perfectly as a movie stand for your iPhone or iPod touch. Best of all it takes virtually no space. Better than some cheap plastic stand that you see on ebay. This is by far the best stand for the money.

9 out of 10

Order one now HERE

Rumored Next gen iPhone to have OLED screen and glowing logo?

As we get closer to WWDC we should see more rumors about the next gen iPhone. This one states that the new iPhone will rock an OLED screen and glowing logo. Also the release date for the new phone is July 17.

Rumored specs
* 32GB and 16GB storage (up from the current 16GB and 8GB models)
* $199 and $299 price points to be maintained
* 3.2-megapixel camera (up from the current 2-megapixel camera)
* Video-recording and editing capabilities
* Ability to send a picture & video via MMS
* Discontinuation of the metal band surrounding the edge of the device
* OLED screen
* 1.5 times the battery life of the current models
* Double the RAM and processing power
* Built-in FM transmitter
* Apple logo on back will glow
* Rubber-tread backing
* Sleeker design
* Built-in compass
* The camera, GPS, compass and Google map combined will identify photo and inform about photo locations
* Turn-by-turn directions

via Engadget

Solo Tech Netbook Mini Instant-Messenger laptop bag (black) Review

We had a chance to check out the netbook specific Solo Tech Netbook Mini Instant-Messenger laptop bag. And we found one of the best netbook cases available. Perfect for the traveler with this TSA approved bag.

Read our entire review HERE

Air-Trekkers Jumping Stilts

White men can't jump unless you have a pair of Air-Trekkers on. These jumping stilts allow the user to jump up to 10 feet and run as fast as 20 miles per hour. It's like a supercharged free running. There are three versions on the site and price starts at $269.00.

Product Page HERE

3-Pack $10 ($30 total) iTunes Gift Cards $25

Bestbuy has 3-Pack $10 iTunes Gift Cards for $25 with free shipping.

Product link HERE

Different version of iPhone's based on software

The Register has exclusive news that Apple may take an Microsoft-ish approach to iPhone sales. They state iPhone models would be sold with different software bundles. So they sell an iPhone geared towards Youtube and media and another geared towards musicians. But at this points it's just a rumor and doesn't sound like Apple. Since they sell people on simplicity.

via Register via GearDiary

theGadgetSite makes top 100 - 100 Best Blogs for Gadget Lovers

We always like to be on top 100 lists, especially one's related to Gadgets and Technology. So check out who else made the list of 100 Best Blogs for Gadget Lovers by Becoming a Computer Technician.

Link

RAmos T11 uses TI DaVinci chipset

RAmos has updated it's T10 player with the new T11 with the Texas Instrument DaVinci chipset. Considering the Cowon A3 also uses the DaVinci Chipset the T11 should be a high powered PMP. The T11 will support MKV and H.264 formats and playback high resolution 800 x 480. In addition it will have TV out and a touch screen display.

via MP4nation Blog

Bookeen pocket size ebook reader

Looks like Bookeen is trying to nano-size it's Ebook Reader with it's latest Cybook Opus. It has 200 DPI and weighs a mere 5.3 ounce. Due out June 2009.

via Press Release

Netbooks is the fad over?

TechBlog has an article on the rise and soon to be fall of netbooks. When netbooks were first introduced they tore through popularity. There was a time that every other post on Engadget was about netbooks. But recently netbooks have been declining in sales. Could it be too many netbooks, tough economy, lower cost of full powered notebooks. Probably a little of everything. But is Netbooks going to die out? Personally I don't think so. They serve their niche and people will continue to buy them.

via TechBlog

SmartQ 7 get's unboxed by Engadget China

Engadget China was able to get the Chinese based SmartQ 7 MID. Check out the full unboxing HERE

New version Meizu M8 to have 3G, GPS, 5MP camera with LED flash

According to CEO Jack Wong from the bbs boards, there will be a new version of the Meizu M8 with 3G, GPS, and 5MP camera with LED flash.

Source 1 HERE

A new generation of 3G phones MEIZU m8 I intend to use the extension model, and strive to M83G (TD-SCDMA) and M8w (WCDMA) with the price.
TD-SCDMA WCDMA In addition to TD-SCDMA will be the version in the WCDMA market.

Source 2 HERE

With the original by J. Wong released on 2009-5-13 21:36

GPS 500 LED GPS, 500W, LED flash all the

via MeizuMe

GamePark Holdings The Wiz is now available

After several delays looks like The Wiz portable game console is now available for purchase. U.S. based GP2xStore and Hong Kong based Play-Asia both state it's in stock.
Orders your today.

GP2xStore HERE
Play-Asia HERE

eSlick eBook Reader for $239.99 today

Froobi.com a similar site to woot has the eSlick eBook Reader for $239.99. This is cheaper than the preorder that Foxit has on their site. So hurry along and get your ebook reader.

Deal of the Day
eSlick Ultra Thin eBook Reader w/ built in MP3 Player + Free PDF Creator (Black)
$239.99

Product Page HERE

Slim PS3 rumored for E3 debut

PS3 has been out for awhile now so the rumor about a slimmer version seems possible. The rumor with no official word is that it will set it's debut on E3.

via Playstationlife

Clarion MiND MID price drop

The Clarion MiND is one of the few true MIDs in the market. Well it seems this device keeps on dropping in price. It is at a really affordable $342.83 for red and $360.87 for white. The Black color seems to be the only one retaining it's price tag.

Buy it now at Amazon at these great prices here
Clarion MiND Mobile Internet Navigation Device (Red)


via Pocketables

PowerQ POWERHD-100 Indoor Portable Pop-Up Digital HDTV Antenna

If you got your two coupons from the government then your going to need a good antenna. This one is highly rated on Amazon.com. With a rating of 4 1/2 out of 5 it's pretty good. It costs $60 but get's alot of digital channels. When I used a regular antenna with my convertor I got a total of two channels.

Product Page HERE
PowerQ POWERHD-100 Indoor Portable Pop-Up Digital HDTV Antenna - Get FREE TV Broadcasts!

JVC debuts 8K / 4K prototype camcorders

Look out RED JVC is working on it's own 8K and 4K camcorders. They even have a prototype shown. Both boast D-ILA technology and can capture clips at a downright mind-blowing 8,912 x 4,320 or 3,840 x 2,160 resolution. There is also a 4K compact version as well.

via Akihabara

Dell's $299 Mini 10v (Inspiron 1011) on sale

At least in Denmark you can order the Dell's Mini 10v (Inspiron 1011). The big difference between the 10V and 10 is that it has the Diamondville-class Atom processor instead of the Z5xx Silverthorne-class processor. So there is a likely chance that the 10V has the ability to be hackintoshed like the Mini 9. Something that was very important to the sucess of the Mini 9.

via Engadget

The latest Google Killer is Wolfram Alpha

Here is yet another new search engine trying to detrhone the champ. Wolfram Alpha is set to launch in late May and is trying to hype itself as the next best thing. Apparently this new search engine will allow the end user to search longer keywords. So it said to be smarter than Google. But trying to better a search engine is hard to do. So we shall see if Wolfram Alpha catches on or becomes another Cuil.

via InventorSpot

OQO 02 motherboard failures

Seems like the OQO is going down fast. With the lack of support and OQO 02's now having problems, the ship is sinking quick. Board members of OQOTalk a fan site are reporting high volume of fail rate for 1.6GHZ VIA OQO 02's. My thought is it could be heat failure. The HP 2133 had a similar problem while both use metal frames and VIA chips these units get hot.

via OQOTalk

Unboxing WeraMouse V2

You've seen WeraMouse on Engadget here. Well now I go hands on with the air mouse. It features a trackball and costs $99.

Omniverse (Nylon) for 10.2-inch Netbook (Black)

Here is a netbook case for 10.2 inch models. Should work with most netbooks this size.

Universal Tote
Item No. : omny-10sq-black
Product Features:

* Interior is both shock and heat-absorbent for total protection of your laptop
* Bottom wave-shaped cushion absorbs and dissipates heat from the bottom of your computer
* Heat sink allows your laptop's fan to dissipate heat
* Full access to ports for easy recharging and data transfer

Product Page HERE

Samsung SE-S084B/RSBN External Slim USB DVD-Writer Review

Want a perfect slim line DVD/CD Writer for you netbook. Then look no further than the Samsung SE-S084B/RSBN External Slim USB DVD-Writer. We got a chance to check out this must buy accessory. Check out our review HERE

Nokia's Ovi Store has 20,000 apps ready

Nokia will try to make a splash with it's Ovi Store. With over 20,000 apps ready to go, they are looking to compete directly with Apple's App Store which has around 40,000 apps. Nokia is trying to avoid the same fate as Android who had a mere 50 apps ready at launch.

via Forbes

Psystar making Mac OS X Netbook

Even with their problems with Apple, Psystar may dip into Netbook territory as that is the rumor that MacRumors has posted.

With all the recent attention on the netbook market, one curious reader asked Psystar if they had plans to introduce a Mac OS X "netbook" in the future. Pystar's response confirmed that did have a mobile Mac computer in development.

via MacRumors

Amazon Announces Kindle DX and preorder

After all the leaks, Amazon has gone ahead and confirmed rumors of a larger Kindle due out this summer called the Kindle DX. While the Kindle2 is more for fiction and nonfiction books. The DX will be geared towards newspapers, pdf files, and text books. The DX will feature a 9.7inch screen along with auto rotation. Price will be $489.

Preorder now here
Kindle DX: Amazon's 9.7" Wireless Reading Device (Latest Generation)

via GearDiary

TrendyDigital MaxGuard eReader Jacket TM for Amazon Kindle2 Review

At TheGadgetSite HQ we got a chance to check out the TrendyDigital MaxGuard eReader Jacket for Amazon Kindle2. Check out our full review HERE

First look at the Chuwi W3000 MID

Since the chipset for MIDs were made Chinese manufacturers are jumping on board with their own flavored MID. Here is the first look at the Chuwi W3000. Only details so far is that it will run Windows CE and have a 4.3" screen.

via MP4nation Blog

Amazon Kindle DX with 9.7 inch display

Shortly after the Kindle 2 release Amazon is set to release yet another E-book reader. The DX with a 10 inch screen will be geared towards textbooks and newspapers. Their will be more details tomorrow when the press event happens. Stay tuned...

via Engadget

Goodbye Navigon

Navigon exits right and it is no more in the U.S. at least. They have decided to pull out of North America due to tough economic times. They will continue to provide some support through their Chicago office. And they state that map updates is still here to stay.

via Slashgear

Amazon press event wednesday - Bigger Kindle on the way?

The rumor mill may be correct this time. Amazon has a press event on Wednesday and it looks like we may see a larger Kindle that would be geared towards newspaper subscription and New York Times could be the first to jump on board. The event is at 10:30am ET so stay tuned.

via Engadget

MvixUSA Launches Nubbin - World's Smallest USB Wireless-N Adapter

Today Mvix(USA) announces World's Smallest USB Wireless-N Adapter called Nubbin. The Mini Wireless N adapter only protrudes 2cm from your netbook or laptop. It is is capable of delivering data at 150Mbps. It is priced at $39 and is expected to start shipping on May 7th, 2009.

Chantilly, VA. May 4, 2009: Mvix(USA), Inc., a market leader in high-definition entertainment, business signage solutions and networked accessible storage (NAS) devices, announces the launch of the Mvix Nubbin a USB2.0 Wireless-N Adapter – the world’s smallest Wireless-N adapter for portable and embedded devices.

“Mvix Nubbin is perfect accessory for high-speed Wireless networks, capable of delivering the range and capacity to support today's most bandwidth-hungry applications, like streaming HD (High Definition) video, voice and music. With its competitive price and comprehensive set of features, we expect this accessory to be well accepted by our customers” – commented Mike Mallon, the business development manager of Mvix(USA), Inc.

Mvix Nubbin has a micro-footprint with protrusion of less than 2cm and is capable of delivering data at 150Mbps. With its small 3/4th inch size, Mvix Nubbin is an attractive accessory for a wide variety of applications and devices constrained by space and size. Compliant with IEEE 802.1n draft 3.0 and IEEE 802.1b/g, Nubbin supports WMM® and WMM-PS® (IEEE 802.1e QoS Standard). Nubbin also offers advanced features like innovative WPS® (Wireless Protected Setup), auto-builds connection, and synchronizes settings. It supports all encryption standards and is compatible with all operating systems: Microsoft Windows XP / Vista, Mac OS X and Linux.

Wireless-N is the latest amalgamation of multiple technologies such as MIMO (Multiple Input, Multiple Output), which utilizes multiple radios to transmit and receive at the same time to maximize wireless networking performance. Mvix Nubbin adapts to any standard USB2.0 port and connects wirelessly to a router to stream data at high throughput in a secure environment. Mvix Nubbin is also backward compatible and interoperable with 802.11b/g devices.

“Mvix Nubbin is a tiny, yet high impact addition to our product line as we continue to provide complete solutions for a wireless HD planet.” – Mike said. “It is in tune with our other products like HD (High Definition) media players and business Digital Signage players.” Nubbin facilitates enough speed, range and reliability to support streaming HD video while simultaneously listening to your digital music collection, making Internet VoIP (Voice over IP) phone calls, or playing multiplayer online games (MMOG), making it a perfect choice for home or business. MvixUSA intends to provide support for developers intending to integrate this adapter in embedded devices running linux.

Mvix Nubbin Wireless-N Adapter (Model No: MS-811N) is competitively priced at $39 and is expected to start shipping on May 7th, 2009. The retail packaging will include the Mvix Nubbin MS-811N Adapter, CD containing Software and User Manual and a Quick Start Guide. The CD will contain software and driver for Windows Operating Systems. Drivers for Mac OSX and Linux OS will be available for download directly from MvixUSA’s Support Center.

Mvix Nubbin is expected to be available at all leading retailers like Amazon.com, Thinkgeek, Newegg.com, Microcenter etc.

For more information, please visit www.MvixUSA.com/Nubbin/WirelessN-USB-Adapter.html

via Press Release

Meizu M8 White Launch Event

Apparently Meizu knows how to draw a crowd. Meizu officially launch the Meizu M8 in white yesterday with many people at the event for the new color M8. Just as the iPhone it wants to be, the Meizu M8 White is only white on the back and black on the front.

via MeizuMe

Golfer's Doorstop

For the golfer who wants to work on their putt game comes the Golfer's Doorstop.

Overview:

The Golfer's Doorstop is the perfect gift for the lunatic golfer. This device acts like a traditional door wedge with one special enhancement: it's also a putting aid. A thin ramp will help sharpen their aim, hone their speed control, and further feed their golfing addiction. The Golfer's Doorstop is perfect for the home or office or anyplace with doors.

Includes a golf ball.

Product Page HERE

MI-SPORT MP3 waterproof Headphones

For the athlete or just someone who wants to take their music anywhere take a look at the MI-Sport MP3 Headphones which can be completely submerged in water. This waterproof headphone can be used in water sports like swimming, kayaking, etc. It has 1GB of internal memory and 8 hours of battery life.

Product Page HERE

Virgin Galactic's WhiteKnightTwo in action

Progress is being made in Virgin Galactic's space tourism with the WhiteKnightTwo. New footage of WhiteKnightTwo in action here.

Return of Palm Foleo?

Looks like Palm may release the Palm Foleo running webOS, with a Gobi 3G chipset, ARM CPU, and 8-10 hours of battery life.

Trip Chowdhry, an analyst with Global Equities Research, asserts in a note to clients today that Palm is doing exactly that: he says they intend to produce a $399 netbook that will run the Palm Web OS that debuts soon on the eagerly awaitingPre smartphone. Chowdhry says the device will use Qualcomm’s Gobi 3G wireless chip, ARM chipsets and have 8-10 hours of battery life. He says the device is being designed by three ex-Apple iPod guys. He also says the netbook will only support browser-based applications, and not “native applications.”

We shall see if the Palm Foleo rises again.

via CrunchGear

50% of Amazon Kindle owners are 50 yrs or older

The Amazon Kindle is new technology, one that you wouldn't think would appeal to older crowd. But the Kindle users are older. 50% are older than 50 while 27 percent are older than 60.

I can see where older people wouldn't like new technology but I think here older people read more in leisure. While younger people rather not spend so much on a reading device when they can buy a iPhone or cell phone instead to occassionally read.

via Times

GearDiary reviews The Goatee Saver

LOL this is one of the worst gadgets ever. A Goatee Saver of all things. Here's what GearDiary has to say.

So while you might get some strange looks from family members who spot you in front of the mirror with it on, or by friends at the gym, the Goatee Saver does its job and does it well. You might just want to use it only at home.

via GearDiary

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