Archives for August 2007
eGear portable power saves lives
Damian Koh | Aug 29, 2007
Okay, we're kidding. We haven't heard of actual cases although it may be fully capable of saving lives in distress. Think about it, a hapless chap trapped in the wilderness with a lifeless phone and, strangely, a portable charger as well. You never know, shit happens and times like these you'll appreciate having a portable battery pack to juice up your mobile. And if carrying a USB-powered rechargeable isn't your cup of tea, the S-220 solar battery pack might. Now all you need is the sky to clear.
Three models are available: The UB-180, UB-181 and S-220. The UB-series cost S$89 each, while the S-220 goes for a hefty S$199. For that price, you get a USB/DC cable, camera connectors and mobile phone connectors compatible with most of the major phone brands.
Creative's palm-sized entertainer 
Juniper Foo | Aug 28, 2007
Just when Creative appears to have lapsed into MP3 ho-hum with two basic Zen Stone offerings to date, it's added back some hurrah to homegrown creativity with its latest portable media player outing.
Having teased the press for close to a week with an e-invite to "experience the Pure Magic of digital entertainment", the Singapore-based company finally announced what appears to be an update to its Zen Vision:M, and then some.
Never mind that the PMP resembles the Meizu Mini 4GB, the design faux pas is forgivable for the big features that come bundled in this little package. About the only thing that felt like a handful (or, more aptly, mouthful) is its rather literal name: The Creative Zen Digital Media Player.
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Darklite DVD Remote
Juniper Foo | Aug 28, 2007
If we didn't know better, we'd have mistakened this for a Samsung Bordeaux plus, thanks to its piano black finish, sleek lines and blue glow light. That said, Messiah Entertainment's Darklite DVD Remote is one cool stick. Primary DVD functions are accessed on the top of the remote, while secondary functions are on the slide-out. The receiver connects to the USB port on your PS3 as a charging dock. We dig the Darklite name, since it evokes a very Darth Vaderish feel. And apart from the fact that it's intended to complement the Sony PlayStation 3's glossy black looks, the glow ring adds eerie illumination and ambience to a darkened game room. Can't get cooler than this. See all images below
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Price: US$29.99
Availability: Due out September 25, 2007
Device: DVD remote control
Specs: Blu-ray and DVD-compatible, rechargeable Lithium-ion battery
Two new Casio cameras enters the fray
Edvarcl Heng | Aug 28, 2007
The early announcement of the EX-S880 and the EX-Z77 in July struck us as a little lacking. Just two? For the rest of the year? That's a little unbelievable.
So it's good to know that the Japanese firm is not satisfied with its meager offering. The appearance of the two new Exilims--the EX-Z1080 and EX-V8--comes near the tail end of the camera launch rush the past two weeks. Perhaps Casio is hoping to create more of an impact at a time when most camera brands are running out of steam?
The EX-Z1080 and the EX-V8 are the successors to the EX-Z1050 and the EX-V7, respectively. However, in terms of new features, the cameras bring precious little to the table. The EX-V8 adds a mere megapixel bump up (7.2 to 8.1 megapixels), while the EX-Z1080 gets an increased light sensitivity of up to ISO 6,400.
Last gasp: New Casio camera?
Edvarcl Heng | Aug 28, 2007
Like the unintentional leak of the Sony Cyber-shot H3 just days before its announcement, Casio may be facing the same with possibly a new camera--the Casio Exilim EX-Z1080.
Based on its technical specs, it is clearly the successor to the Casio Exilim EX-Z1050. And like the two cameras announced earlier, the EX-Z1080 will pack the same YouTube video capture mode. Key differences between the two cameras include a marginally larger LCD (2.6-inch vs 2.5-inch) and the inclusion of Face Detection technology.
The Walmart Web site lists three colors for the EX-Z1080: Black, pink and purple.
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