Archives for October 2006
Programmable Liquid Containers
Juniper Foo | Oct 05, 2006
Customers are about to get further spoilt for choice when Ipifini's patent, which is pending, goes commercial. The company has managed to bottle customization in a container, using its Programmable Liquid Container technology, with buttons on the surface to release additives into the liquid. So if one takes a "programmable" cola bottle with buttons for lemon, lime, vanilla and cherry flavors as well as a caffeine button, that gives the user 32 whopping combinations of soda. Say, water, anyone?
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Ultra Edition 6.9 and 9.9 get new colors
Reuben Lee | Oct 04, 2006
For those who find the black Ultra Edition handsets a tad too dull for their taste, here's a piece of good news. Samsung will be launching new color variations of its Ultra Edition 6.9 and 9.9 handsets. The new Ultra Edition 6.9 candy-bar phones will be available in hues of pink and blue by end October, while the Ultra Edition 9.9 will be offered in red later in the year.
The blue Ultra Edition 6.9, which is officially named "Ultra Edition 6.9 Blue Version", will be introduced in collaboration with clothing brand Armani. Only 1,000 units of this phone will be sold in Singapore.
The Korean electronics giant recently showcased its upcoming lineup of mobile phones to our CNET UK counterparts, among them upgrade models to some of its existing handsets as well as new Ultra Edition 3G mobiles.
ASUS PG191: Hardcore gaming LCD
Darius Chang | Oct 04, 2006
Combining its Power Bass System for superior audio quality and 2ms response time for lightning quick games, the new LCD monitor from ASUS has its integrated Webcam sights locked on fanatic gamers.
Though it comes bundled with 2.1-channel speakers, the ASUS Power Bass System and SRS TruSurround XT Technology allow you to add up to 6.1-channel sound so that you can use your eyes and your ears to target that irritating sniper. Not to mention there's that quick 2ms response time so you won't be shooting at "ghost" images because your screen can't catch up with the action.
Rarely seen on LCD displays is an integrated 1.3-megapixel Webcam, bringing a new dimension to your frag fest as you use hand signals to launch a sneak assault. Complete with hotkeys, this is one feature-rich monitor to go with your Razer Copperhead mouse and Logitech G15 gaming keyboard.
Other features include:
It will be in stores in late November in time for the holiday season. But be prepared to fork out S$669 (US$491.91) for this beauty.
Samsung refreshes its slim phone lineup
Reuben Lee | Oct 04, 2006
The Korean electronics giant recently showcased its upcoming lineup of mobile phones to our CNET UK counterparts, among them upgrade models to some of its existing handsets as well as new Ultra Edition 3G mobiles. It's also nice to see Samsung introducing new color editions (other than the usual black-and-silver combinations) for some of the latest handsets, such as the E900.
Of the new phones, several models caught our attention. There's the Z720 (also known as the Ultra Edition 13.8), which is the HSDPA-enabled version of the Ultra Edition 12.9, and the Z620 (also known as the Ultra Edition 11.8) which adds 3G to the Ultra Edition 9.9. Samsung will also be launching the Z370 (also known as the Ultra Edition 8.4), a slightly thicker version of the Ultra Edition 6.9 and which comes with expandable memory. There's also a stylish Zippo lighter-esque clamshell called the X520. But the most eye-catching of the lot has to be the tiny X830, a music-phone with 1GB of onboard memory and a scroll wheel.
Unfortunately, Samsung could not confirm if the phones will be launched in Asia. At press time, only the three new Ultra Edition models--Z720, Z620 and Z370--are slated for our region before end 2006. Stay tuned for more updates. (Click here for the images of the new phones.)
Spice up your desktop with Doraemon
Damian Koh | Oct 04, 2006
We know you Apple fans have iSight built into your latest forbidden fruits, but surely it doesn't hurt to accommodate the earless feline on your desk as an accessory?
The Doraemon is, in fact, a Webcam in disguise. According to Brando, the Webcam has an effective resolution of 640 x 480 pixels and is workable on major IM clients like Skype, ICQ and MSN. The yellow box which Doraemon is holding is actually where the camera is, so you might want to look into the box instead of that adorable face. There's a built-in microphone, too, for voice conversations. We're just not sure if it's only PC-compliant.
Don't like Doraemon? Go for Garfield!
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