Archives for December 2007

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Add a port replicator via ExpressCard

Reuben Lee  |  Dec 04, 2007
Want to make better use of the ExpressCard slot in your notebook, that is if you have one? Targus has a nifty device called the ExpressCard Docking Station (ACP60AP) that that works somewhat like a port replicator. But instead of proprietary connectors, it utilizes the ExpressCard slot.

In addition to four USB 2.0, Ethernet (10/100/1000) and serial ports, the dock also comes with standard VGA and DVI connectors useful for laptop users planning to hook up to an external display. According to the specifications given, the dock supports up to 1,600 x 1,200 (UXGA) video resolution. The presence of audio jacks for front, rear and center speakers as well as microphone and S/PDIF connectors also makes the device compatible for use with external surround speaker systems.

Oddly, there is no FireWire or S-video port onboard. We were also hoping to see HDMI connectivity added to the mix.

There's also another issue, albeit a minor one. The dock is powered by an AC adapter, which means limited mobility unless you plan to use this primarily at the workstation. The upside to this is that the USB ports are "always on", meaning the dock can continue powering or charging devices even when the notebook is off. Power-hungry USB devices like external 2.5-inch hard drives typically work better with powered USB ports, too.

According to Targus, the ExpressCard Docking Station is expected to retail for S$299. The company has yet to confirm its availability in Asia, although it is already on sale in the US.

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Quik Pod now handles SLRs, no less dorky

Mike Yamamoto  |  Dec 04, 2007

As camera makers continue to produce relatively affordable SLRs for the mass market, there will be a price to pay of a different kind: Dorky accessories.

First up on the list is the Quik Pod, which now comes in a digital SLR version that looks no less humiliating than the original that apparently touched off an unfortunate trend. This one supposedly extends up to 53 inches, perhaps for those who'd prefer to avoid close-ups while suffering a particularly nasty vacation hangover.

We're not sure if we'd feel comfortable balancing a camera on the end of a stick nearly 4.5ft away. On the other hand, if you use it enough, you might not need to hit the gym as often.

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Video boombox gets a makeover

Mike Yamamoto  |  Dec 04, 2007

Even though the whole gadget galaxy sometimes seems to be going retro, every once in awhile we come across a product that actually doesn't want to stay stuck in the past. Case in point: The makers of the iMep video boombox have come up with an updated version of the portable multimedia player that has a more streamlined look and is built to withstand the rigors of today's rough-and-tumble personal entertainment world.

Like the earlier disco model, this new mobile system has a 7-inch LCD, iPod dock, DVD player, and other features, but it also has a "rugged black finish that resists water and outdoor wear", according to its product literature. Of course, this will mean a higher price--US$399 vs. the boombox's US$300. Maybe those old bellbottoms don't look so bad after all.

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Sigma DP1: Fate unknown

Edvarcl Heng  |  Dec 04, 2007

We reported on this camera when an engineering sample surfaced at PMA 2007. And that sample was a follow-up on the concept prototype at Photokina 2006.

The Sigma DP1 is exciting because it's possibly the world's first digital compact camera to feature an APS-C imaging sensor, which is the same-sized sensor used in non-full-frame dSLRs.

However, our excitement would have to keep. Sigma has announced that due to unforeseen image quality problems, the camera has required an overhaul in its imaging pipeline, thus the delay. In fact, previously announced technical specifications for the DP1 will be changed, though Sigma has made no mention on which.

Alpha testing of the new camera is currently in progress and we can hope that the final product, when it's finally launched (PMA? CES?) will be well worth the wait.
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Prepara Herb-Savor keeps herbs fresh

Juniper Foo  |  Dec 04, 2007
Can you say Prepara Herb-Savor? What was the company thinking for the home chef? Still, we like that this is a lifesaver to those in the habit of throwing leftover fresh herbs in the chiller, only to discover these weeks later looking more limp than a Limbo dancer. This US$29.95 herb saver extends your greens' shelf life for three weeks by keeping the cut stems in water in the device. Sharper Image claims it's great for asparagus, too. Though looking at the size of this thing, you'll only be able to fit in a good number of the scrawnier Thai variant rather than the robust versions.




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