Asus announced the DSL-N11, a 2-in-1 Wi-Fi ADSL 2/2+ Modem Router. This modem is build upon a Wi-Fi 802.11n wireless router with integrated ADSL2/2+ modem. The 2-in-1 modem router features Asus EZ UI that will allow for easier router installation and network management for users, via a combination of features like Quick Internet Setup (QIS), Network Map, Dr. Surf and EZQoS (Quality of Service) functions. The Asus DSL-N11 has four 10/100Base-TX MDI/MDIX RJ-45 ports and supports IEEE 802.11b/g/n WiFi. WPA-PSK, WPA1, 802.1x RADIUS, WPS and 802.11e WLAN QoS encryption standards are supported.
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Garmin today announces the Forerunner 310XT and 405CX waterproof multi-sport GPS-enabled fitness devices that features wireless connectivity and capability to sync wirelessly through ANT+™ technology with Garmin heart rate monitors and foot pods. Both units track speed, distance and location, as well as show heart rate-based calorie computation. They can also be used with an optional, streamlined foot pod that can fit on laces or under certain shoes’ insoles, and also features high-sensitivity GPS receiver with HotFix™ that acquires and sustains satellite reception. The featured ANT+ technology allows both devices to send workout data to the user’s PC or Mac via automatic wireless data transfer. This will allow users to log their workouts, track their totals, set goals, share workouts with coaches, friends and family and participate in an online fitness community at Garmin ConnectSM.
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The MSI GX733 is MSI’s latest offering that is powered by the AMD Turion X2 Ultra dual-core mobile CPU, with up to 2 GB of DDR2 RAM, a WUXGA display, ATI’s Mobility Radeon HD 4670 (512MB GDDR3), 500 GB of SATA hard drive space, and an optional Blu-ray optical drive. It also features an integrated 2.0 megapixel webcam, a 4-in-1 multicard reader, gigabit Ethernet, Bluetooth 2.0+EDR, three USB 2.0 sockets, HDMI / VGA outputs and a choice of a six- or nine-cell battery. The MSI GX733’s High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) output connector enables 5Gbps data transfers and high-definition digital video and digital audio playback up to 1080p resolution. No price on price and availability dates as yet, so keep your eyes peeled.
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TomTom, manufacturer of portable navigation devices, today reveals two new versions of its portable navigation devices - TomTom ONE 140 IQ Routes™ and TomTom XL 340 IQ Routes™. These two units incorporates technologies previously only available on TomTom’s top-end TomTom GO* series, to the TomTom ONE and TomTom XL series for the first time. Both devices include text-to-speech technology for spoken street names, 3.5” touchscreen (TomTom ONE 140) or 4.3” wide touchscreen (TomTom XL 340) that features user menu with high quality icons, black EasyPort™ mount that easily folds to fit in any bag or shirt pocket, TomTom Map Share™ technology that allows users to instantly make map corrections on their device and share those with others as well as TomTom Help Me! menu which includes direct access to emergency and road-side assistance services. Both units are expected to be available in New Zealand before June 2009.
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Thecus announces the world’s smallest network-attached storage device that fit in the palm of your hand with the N0204. Little bigger than an external 3.5-inch drive enclosure, the N0204 sports room for two 2.5-inch drives, with RAID 0 or 1 configurations. It also features ability to act as an iTunes or DLNA server, print server, and webcam host AND is hot-swappable. The N0204 miniNAS is also said to feature a hyper-efficient design, which consumes only 25-30% of the power compared to a regular two-bay NAS device, which means you’ll not only save money - you’ll be saving the environment at the same time. Will it save us the money too when the price gets announced? I guess we’ll just have to wait and see
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Samsung Electronics America, Inc., today announces the prices and market availability for its new range of Flat-Panel TVs, LED HDTV Series 8000, 7000 and 6000. The new barrage of LED HDTVs uses edge-mounted LEDs as their primary light source rather than traditional Cold Cathode Fluorescent Lamps (CCFL). The ultra-thin and wall-friendly HDTVs have substantially decreased energy consumption, features Auto Motion Plus™ frame interpolation technology and fast refresh rates to reduce motion blur and image judder. It also features a 120Hz (6000 and 7000 series) / 240 Hz (8000 series) refresh rates, SRS TruSurround HD™, and InfoLink™ RSS (6000 series)/Medi@2.0™, Internet@TV for Content Service with Yahoo! Widget Engine, Content Library™ (for 7000 and 8000 series). All units will roll out between March - June 2009 and range between $3,999.99 from the 55-inch 8000 series to $1,599.99 to the 32-inch 6000 series.
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OCZ Technology’s Neutrino is a DIY netbook which will allow users to configure their own specifications to suit their needs. Weighing in at 2.86 pounds, the DIY netbook features a 10.1-inch 1,024 x 600 LED-backlit display, Intel’s 945GSE chipset, a 1.6GHz Atom N270 processor, twin stereo speakers, VGA output, Ethernet, two USB 2.0 sockets, 1.3 megapixel camera, WiFi and a 4-cell 2,200mAh battery. This unit supports up to 250 GB of HDD, with options to upgrade to a solid state drive (SSD). The Neutrino is shipping out now and it should be available to end users within a fortnight for $269.
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Asustek Computer officially announces its first Eee PC with an optical disc drive (ODD), the E1004DN. The E1004DN is built with an Intel Atom N280 CPU paired with GN40 chipset, a 120 GB hard drive, and will carry a suggested retail price of NT$18,000-20,000 (US$531-590). Somehow within its 10.2-inch measurement, the E1004DN netbook still manages to squeeze in a DVD burner, ExpressCard slot and three USB 2.0 ports, as well as WiFi b/g/n, Bluetooth and an 8-in-1 multiformat card reader. Slated to remain in Europe and China only, the netbook was spotted making its rounds at the FCC at the beginning of March.
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Iriver has put to press out for the D50N, which completes iRiver’s January announcements of its line of product launches this year. The D50N is a portable networking eDictionary with WiFi connectivity, as well as a 4.8-inch (800 x 480) WVGA touch screen. It also features a QWERTY keyboard, and allows up to 16 hours of music playback and 8 hours of video playback. The unit also features an internal memory capacity of 16GB for users to store music and video files, IEEE 802.11b/g Wi-Fi connectivity and will retail for approximately $370 MSRP.
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Philips has just recently debut its retro mini digital camera, the MIC4014SB/27 which features the ability to capture images in QVGA resolution as well as record AVI video. Not only does the MIC4014SB/27 capture stills, it can also double up as a web cam, the best thing is that you don’t have to use batteries on it, seeing that it is powered by an in-built rechargeable lithium-ion battery. There are not prices announced yet for this little unit, but we’re guessing it won’t tear too much out of your pocket with the minimal specs you see here. Get retro cool with the multi functional Philips MIC4014SB/27.
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