Archives for August 2006

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Full-HD with five 1080i/p inputs to go

Philip Wong  |  Aug 02, 2006

Sony is staging a comeback for its rear-projection TVs with the recent launch of its Bravia SXRD lineup in 50- and 60-inch flavors. Each of these flat-panel lookalikes is powered by three third-generation Silicon X-tal Reflective Display panels and its Bravia picture-processing engine, delivering a stunning 1,920 x 1,080-pixel resolution matched with an equally competent 10,000:1 contrast performance.

For future-proofed video format compatibilities, the Japanese company has also equipped the TVs with a pair of 1080p-ready HDMI terminals. That's besides three sets of progressive scan-enabled component-video sockets to go with your existing collection of Xbox 360, DVD players and settop boxes.

The KS-50R200A and KS-60R200A will be available at estimated retail prices of S$6,350 (US$4,177.63) and S$6,840 (US$4,500), respectively.
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Apple MacBook Pro battery recall

Darius Chang  |  Aug 02, 2006

Seems like there have been quite a number of notebook battery recalls recently, with Apple's newest MacBook Pro joining the fray. According to the Cupertino company, some units of its MacBook Pro batteries do not meet its performance standards.

Fortunately, the defect is not a safety hazard. Hence, users can continue to utilize their recalled batteries till replacements arrive. The affected batteries apply to model number A1175 and have a 12-digit serial number ending in U7SA, U7SB or U7SC.

Though Apple Asia Pacific was unable to confirm if this was a worldwide recall or localized to the US market, we suggest that MacBook Pro users follow instructions in the Apple's advisory to determine if their units are eligible for the exchange.

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Cyber-shot, now in four colors

Damian Koh  |  Aug 02, 2006

Hey, apparently Sony didn't forget its math. The company has announced the "real" successor to the Cyber-shot T9--the Cyber-shot, er, T10. Except for an increase in resolution to 7.2 megapixels and a maximum sensitivity of ISO 1,000, everything else remains. That aside, this Cyber-shot will also be available in pink and white shades, a good eye relief from the usual black and silver.

In addition to the T10, Sony also unveiled the company's latest GPS unit (GPS-CS1) which is capable of recording the location and time of a picture from a satellite onto its internal memory. The GPS-CS1 weighs 55g (without battery) and is rated for 14 hours of battery life when used with Ni-MH rechargeable cells.

Good news is the GPS unit is compatible with the latest Cyber-shots, Handycam camcorders and the Alpha 100. According to Sony, the Cyber-shot T10 is slated to hit local stores end August, while the GPS-CS1 will be available from this month onwards.

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Hoverstop Mouse

Juniper Foo  |  Aug 02, 2006

Looks like a mouse. Works like one. So what gives? Apparently, it's designed to give your mouse (oh, and your overworked wrists) a break. Built into this ergonomically correct rodent is a Hoverstop Sym 8-3 sensor, which can tell if you have your hand on the mouse and if you're clicking, scrolling, etc. Stop for 10 secs, and the mouse vibrates, alerting you to remove your hand and rest. In total, that works out to 25 breaks in a work hour. On the other hand, reaching out for a Kit Kat bar every 10 seconds might prove just as effective, and far more rewarding.

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Price: US$69.99
Availability: At ThinkGeek
Device: Mouse
Basic specs: Symmetrical three-button mouse with scroll wheel, built-in sensor and vibration help, 800-dpi optical sensor, plug-and-play, USB and PS/2, compatible with Mac OS X and Windows 98/Me/2000/XP

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Sentavi Solarium

Juniper Foo  |  Aug 01, 2006

This is one gizmo that just recalls a Chandler-Joey moment in Friends. "Way! No way! Way! No way!" Dutch company Sentavi has created a 2-in-1 product that can only leave you gasping in surprise--it lets you have an all body tan while you shower. Which, of course, also gives Sentavi's Web master plenty of leeway to demo models in the buff, both in still and moving images. Bet the guys will need a cold shower right after.

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Price: N.A.
Availability: More info here
Device: Solarium with shower
Basic specs: Can be built into any bathroom, frame wall of 20cm deep, 10-step installation which may require professional help

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