Gadgets Power

NEC has dropped the MultiSync LCD5220 52″ display that was developed based on a professional-grade panel. The LCD5220 is meant for use in digital signage applications and corporate boardrooms, featuring a full high-definition, wide-screen display and advanced Digital Signage Technology Suite (DSTS) with over 30 features in total. What makes the LCD5220 eye-catching is the bezel that measures a mere 0.7″. The Multisync LCd5220 supports 1080i/p, 720p, 480i/p resolution and boasts a brightness level of 700 cd/m2 and a contrast ratio of 2,000:1. April 2008 has been set as its release date, retailing for $8,149.99. (Read the full post about ‘NEC MultiSync LCD5220′…)

Asus has a brand new sound card available - the Xonar DX. This is the third iteration in the company’s Xonar series of sound cards, and prides itself in delivering up to 35 times cleaner audio quality with 116dB SNR compared to the majority of integrated audio that feature 85dB SNR. The Xonar DX has integrated the CirrusLogics CS4398 audio DAC (120dB SNR & 117dB THD+N) which can be found in a fair number of HiFi appliances. Other features include EAX and DirectSound HW support, while VocalFX voice processing technology makes it a snap for you to carry out voice communications on the PC. Heck, you can even adjust your voice pitch to disguise/brush up your actual voice while chatting up that cutie online. (Read the full post about ‘Asus Xonar DX Sound Card’…)

Everyone wants to love this cute little thing.  Chumby is a fun little alarm clock that features more things than my smartphone: touchscreen, WiFi, accelerometer, active user/developer community and lots more.  Does it live up to our wide-eyed expectations? No.  No one wants to come out and say it, but you can always trust Gadgetell to give it to you straight.  It isn’t ready.  This isn’t the model you want.  These are not the droids you are looking for Yes, it cute, cuddly, bean-bag armored and can be almost anything.  Here is what everyone agrees: the concept is awesome.  The product falls short.  If you read the reviews (and I have) here is what everyone complains about: Networking is cumbersome touchscreen is tough to use it’s powercord is not optional, no batteries no way to avoid the advertisements (some of us would pay a higher premium for that) bringing up the control panel isn’t easy, especially to quiet the thing down screen is too bright at night. (Read the full post about ‘Just how good is WiFi Chumby alarm clock?’…)

Hulu currently offers a large selection of ad-supported full length television shows that includes The Office, Prison Break, Bionic Woman, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Miami Vice and more. It looks like we can soon add content from Warner Brothers to that collection. According to Bruce Rosenblum, the president of Warner Brothers “a deal with Hulu is imminent.” Hulu, which is currently still in private beta is rumored to be opening to the public in March. Which means you can either bug your friends that may have access to Hulu for an invitation, or just wait patiently for a little while longer, being fans of Hulu, we can say it is worth the wait. Via [TV Squad] Keep up with the latest gadget goodness! (Read the full post about ‘Hulu rumored to soon add Warner Brothers content’…)

I have to admit that I am not a coffee drinker, but I know that many of my readers probably can’t live without it. Maybe you are the type who drinks the whole pot made by your coffee maker, but right now, I would like to speak to those who only just need one in the morning That’s right, for all you single people who awake in the morning with only a mild need for caffeine, there is finally a product for you. Senseo, in cooperation with Philips, has created a series of coffee makers, and I got a chance to try out the Senseo Base HD7810. The HD7810 had a very easy setup, and all that it required from the user is to fill the metal, dishwasher safe canister and add a coffee-making pod. The pods are these pre-packaged coffee-ground and filter combinations that resemble circular teabags, and they come in many flavors. (Read the full post about ‘Senseo Base HD7810 Coffee-maker for one’…)

Looks like folks living in Ireland will be able to get their hands on the iPhone starting from March 14 onwards, with the 8GB and 16GB models retailing for €399 and €499, respectively. This news from O2 will see the iphone being made available through the carrier’s retail stores and Carphone Warehouse stores. There are three call plans to choose from - the €45 option will net you 175 anytime minutes and 100 text messages, while an extra €20 monthly will include 350 anytime minutes and 150 text messages, and a cool €100 results in 700 minutes and 250 text messages. Each contract comes with an 18-month agreement minus unlimited data and Visual Voicemail. (Read the full post about ‘Irish To Get iPhone’…)

For you hardcore gamers out there, you’re in for a treat with Toshiba’s Satellite X205-SLi gaming notebook being introduced recently. This machine boast Intel’s latest processor technology, a.k.a Penryn equips NVIDIA’s SLI graphics, that work together to delivers crispiest gaming experience imaginable. Toshiba Satellite X205-SLi retails for ($1,999.993). Anyway, more specs after the jump… [Source] Tags: toys, AAC, home theater, camera (Read the full post about ‘Toshiba Satellite X205-SLi Gaming Laptop’…)

Google is increasing its footprint on mobile devices through a new partnership with Opera. The Opera browser for desktops has had Google as a default search option for the last 7 years. Google and Opera have now extended this relationship to also include Opera’s mobile browsers.

Opera Mobile and Opera Mini will now both feature Google as a default search option. The partnership extends globally except for in Russia and the Commonwealth of Independent States. Opera Mini is available as a free download from the Opera website, while Opera Mobile is available as a free trial.

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I hate messing with the lock on my door, mostly because I have only a deadbolt. This of course means that every time I walk out my door I must turn around and lock the door with my key. Wintertime is the worst, as I must fumble for my keys every time I go in or out of my house. There are days that I wish I could just use something simple like a biometric lock like this one. This door lock works like most devices with a biometric scanner. You’ll program all of the fingerprints (up to 120) directly from the keypad, eliminating the need for a PC. The handle can be positioned on either the left or right to accommodate most doors and will lock automatically. (Read the full post about ‘Biometric door lock allows key-free access to your house’…)

Rainy Sunday afternoon plus junk box equals surprisingly stylish speakers. These passive cans probably don’t sound like much, but they look a hell of a lot better than most of the tinny little pieces of junk on the market.Project page [Zaecherl via Make] Tags: robots, dap, camera, consumer technology (Read the full post about ‘DIY Tin Can Speakers’…)