Live pics of the E-Ten glofiish X650

The GPS-enabled E-Ten glofiish X650 was first sighted on FCC and reported by blogs like Engadget Mobile and the::unwired. We actually got to spend some time with it, and here are the pictures to prove it.
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Toshiba's latest slim tablet

Convertible tablet PCs always get a lot of attention, even if we don't know anyone who actually uses one. It's not surprising--in a world of commodity products, where one gray laptop looks much like the next, having a swiveling touch screen is at least something a bit different, even if you're not one of the handful of media professionals, note-taking students, or graphic artists who actually need the dual tablet and laptop modes of one of these systems.

Toshiba unveiled a new tablet this Monday, the company's first Tablet PC to incorporate a touch-screen LED-backlit display. The Portege M700 offers a 12.1-inch screen, both fingertip and active stylus control, and an LED backlit display (which are generally thinner and lighter than traditional laptop screens) with an anti-glare coating, suitable for outdoor use.

We were very fond of Toshiba's R400 tablet, released in January of 2007, and unlike that model, this new tablet offers a swappable drive bay, which can be used for an optical drive, extra hard drive, or nothing at all, to cut down on weight.

Toshiba's default configuration includes an Intel Core 2 Duo Processor T7500 CPU, 2GB of RAM, and a 160GB hard drive for US$1,799 (or US$1,699 for a 1GB version with Windows XP). If you're itching to buy a new convertible tablet, online rumors say Dell's new tablet will also debut this week, so stay tuned.

Via CNET Crave

Asus Eee PC warranty still valid even if seal breaks

Update (December 12): We've just been informed that the warranty policy applies to all countries selling the Eee PC. Of course, the company will not be liable for any compatibility issues that arise from upgrading the RAM or if the SODIMM slot was broken by force. Moving on, Asus will also be replacing the warranty sticker with a new label.

Noticed that ugly and irritating slip of yellow sticker that reads "Warranty Void If Seal Broken Or Removed" covering the access to the single SODIMM slot on your Eee PC? Well, it turns out that you can ignore that label, tear it apart or remove it and Asus will still honor the limited warranty of your new baby, at least in the US. Go ahead, buy that additional RAM module to juice your Eee. Of course, Asus' disclaimer is that it "will not be responsible for the damage caused by improper hardware change." But who cares, really? The problem is, we're still waiting for Asus to revert if this announcement is applicable to Asia as well, so you might just want to hold back while we try to get more information.

More details here.

Via Engadget

Wireless Wii Nunchuck

For all of you out there who have been irritated by the wired Nunchuck attachment for the Nintendo Wii remote, the answer to your prayers is here. Nyko, a company that specializes in gaming peripherals, has announced the Wireless Nunchuck.

This product comes in two parts, a wireless version of the Nunchuck which looks very similar to the Nintendo original, and an attachment for the Wii remote. This allows the add-on to communicate with the remote using the 2.4GHz wireless frequency. It will be showcased at the upcoming CES tradeshow in the US.

Because it isn't standard with the Wii console, don't expect games to be designed for this new-found freedom. But if developers do take advantage of it, we can think of some possibilities that would have been impossible with the original tethered Nunchuck. Star Jump Exercise Adventures, anyone?

Via IGN

Sony Ericsson submits patent for hand-gesture control

Wave to take a picture, or pick up a call. Sounds like a scene from the sci-fi flick Minority Report? Well, a recent Sony Ericsson patent application could make all these happen. Using the image processor currently embedded in camera-phones and the help of intermediary software, the camera module can be programmed to recognize various hand gestures and interpret them as commands. For example, an outstretched thumb signals to the handset that you're ready to take a picture.

The process is pretty simple and straightforward, and we can see where Sony Ericsson is going with this patent. That's to make the interface more intuitive for everyday use. While the idea is great, we foresee tricky issues such as the drain on battery life and we're not sure if it's such a good idea to expose the image sensor constantly. That said, such kinks should have been ironed out when the feature is introduced in the handsets.

Via Unwired View

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