BenQ Unveils M2700HDS 27-Inch Widescreen LCD Monitor

BenQ has recently unveiled their upcoming 27-inch LCD monitor ‘M2700HDS’ during a press event in Japan. This new widescreen monitor offers a resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels, 5ms response time, 1000:1 contrast ratio, 300 cd/m2 brightness and four 2.5W built-in speakers. It also comes with several connectivity ports including USB, D-Sub, DVI and two HDMI. The M2700HDS will become available later this year for unannounced price yet.

GPS Enabled Watch

Here is a GSP-enabled wristwatch from Chinavasion that allows you to walk around and then see where you walked around on Google Maps. The gadget has a built-in 8MB storage space to log all of your movements. Its battery lasts for up to 21 hours. Chinavasion’s GPS Watch retails for $77.61 each.

Sub-$300 HD Camcorder From Exemode

Exemode will launch its Yashica DV-535HD camcorder that is able to record 1080p 30fps HD video. This affordable HD video recorder boasts a 5x optical zoom, a 5-megapixel CMOS sensor and a 3-inch touch-sensitive LCD display. All video recordings are stored under the AVI file format for easy migration to other platforms. You can save all your recorded video on an SDHC memory card (up to 32GB). The Yashica DV-535HD will be launched on September 11th, 2009 for $263 a pop.

Wacom Nextbeat NXT-1000 Released In Japan and Europe

Wacom will rolled out their Nextbeat NXT-1000 professional DJ equipment on September 18th, 2009 in Japan and on September 25th, 2009 in Europe. For your info, the Nextbeat is a professional live performance with innovative features including touch-sensitive controls that can be operated intuitively with your DJ equipment. Sadly, there is no info on US release. Video after the jump.

Thinkware Introduces iNAVI K3+ 3D Navigation Device

Thinkware has introduced the successor to its iNAVI K3 3D navigation device with the all new iNAVI K3+ for the Korean market. Featuring a stylish wine color design and a translucent power key, this portable device offers a 7-inch WVGA (800 x 480 resolution) LCD display, a SIRF V6 chipset, a 900MHz processor, a 8GB SDHC memory card, a 256MB RAM, DMB support, a video player, MP3 playback, a car diary function and a USB host to expand its memory capacity. The iNAVI K3+ is now available in Korea with a starting price of 399,000 KRW (about $319).

BookArc Turns Your MacBook Into a Nettop

The BookArc helps you free up more space on your desk. It is a sexy stand designed that holds your MacBook vertically and turn it into a nettop. BookArc rests on soft, silicone footpads that keep it from leaving any unwanted surface marks or scratches on your desk. The BookArc is now available at the Apple Store and retails for $49.99 each. A BookArc “six-pack” geared towards design studios and Mac-based offices is being offered at a bundled discount price of $249.99.

Corsair Extreme Series X256 SSD

Here’s the latest member to Corsair’s Extreme Series SSD line-up, the X256. This new 2.5-inch drive is based on Samsung’s MLC NAND flash memory and features a SATA 3.0 Gbps interface, a 64MB of cache memory, an Indilinx Barefoot controller, and provides maximum read and write speeds of 240MB/s and 170MB/s, respectively. The Corsair X256 SSD should become available soon for under $700.

Acer Veriton Z280G All-In-One PC

Acer is back with their latest all-in-one PC in the form of Veriton Z280G. This new space-saving system sports an 18.5-inch wide-screen LCD with a resolution of 1366 x 768 pixels, a 1.6GHz Intel Atom N270 processor, an Intel GMA950 graphics card, a 2GB RAM, a 160GB hard drive, a multi-format DVD burner, a 4-in-1 memory card reader, Wifi and runs on Windows XP Professional OS. The Acer Veriton Z280G all-in-one PC is now available via Acer’s authorized resellers with a starting price of just $499.

Elecom Launches Multi-colored Designer Webcams

Japanese gadget manufacturer Elecom today introduced two members from its UCAM-DLC300T webcam series. These 3MP USB webcams will fit perfectly onto the top of any standard laptop screen allowing you to video chat instantly. Available in white, black, pink and sky blue, these webcams are also designed to work with the Sony Playstation 3 offering 30-frames per second picture transmission. You can purchase the Elecom UCAM-DLC300T webcam for 10,250

Upcoming Magellan RoadMate 1700

It seems that Magellan will release their super-sized navigation gadget very soon. The Magellan RoadMate 1700 comes equipped with a generous 7-inch display with 6 million points of interest, AAA Tour Book, maps of North America, text-to-speech and multiple-point routing capability. You can place your pre-order for $299 a pop, and expect the RoadMate 1700 to ship sometime this fall.

Microsoft 720p LifeCam Cinema

Microsoft has unveiled its first HD consumer web camera for PCs, the LifeCam Cinema. Unlike regular webcams, this webcam is capable of capturing HD video in 1280 x 720 resolution at 30fps. It features a glass lens, autofocus, 4x digital zoom, a USB 2.0 interface, a noise canceling microphone and a Windows Live call button. The body itself is made out of aluminum, while its stand works with both desktop PCs and notebooks. Not to worry, the device works perfectly with Windows Live Messenger, Windows Live Movie Maker as well as Windows Live Photo Gallery. In addition, it’s also compatible with Windows 7, apart from Windows Vista and Windows XP. The LifeCam Cinema is expected to hit stores on September 9th for around $80.

Polaroid PoGo Instant Mobile Printer

Polaroid comes back with their latest instant mobile printer namely the CZA10011 that provides borderless color images in under a minute. Available in pink, red, and black, the device also boasts an automatic image quality optimization along with water-resistant, tear-proof, smudge-proof and peel-off prints. The Polaroid CZA10011 supports a wireless Bluetooth hard drive and USB interface. It is also compatible with most of mobile phones and digital cameras. an AC adapter, a rechargeable Lithium-ion battery, and 10 sheets Digital Instant ZINK Photo Paper.

Leica S2 DSLR Specs And Release Date Unveiled

Leica has unveiled the specifications including release date of their upcoming DSLR system ‘S2′ which is targeted towards professional users. This medium-format camera features a 37.5 megapixel CCD sensor (45 x 30mm), a 3-inch TFT display and a weatherproof body. It also sports several advanced features including dual shutter system, high-speed autofocus, ISO up to 1250, three metering modes, four exposure modes, an integral metal shutter provides 32 to 1/4000 sec and a flash sync of 1/125 sec. The Leica S2 DSLR will start shipping in October for $22,995.

Casio Exilim Zoom EX-Z450 Camera

The Casio Exilim Zoom EX-Z450 point-and-shoot camera has been released. It is actually a 12.1MP shooter that adopts Exilim Engine 4.0, a 4x optical zoom, and is capable of recording video in 720/24p. The camera also features an ISO range of 64 to 3200, a 35.7 MB of internal memory, and a new Automatic Focus mode that automatically detects the photo subject even if it is not a human face. It should automatically adjust exposure and focus to best capture the non-human (or human) subject. The EX-Z450 is also capable of high-speed burst shooting at up to 10fps at a reduced resolution. The Casio Exilim Zoom EX-Z450 will be released in early October for $199.99.

Canon PowerShot SX20 IS Digital Camera

Canon has unveiled the successor to its PowerShot SX10 IS digital camera with the introduction of SX20 IS. Unlike its predecessor, the SX20 IS offers more advanced features including a 12.1-megapixel CCD sensor, 20x optical zoom, a 2.5-inch swivel-out LCD display, an HDMI output and records HD video at 1280 x 720 (30fps) with stereo sound. The Canon PowerShot SX20 IS will go on sale in September for $399.

Canon PowerShot SD980 Digital Camera

Canon has announced the PowerShot SD980 IS Digital ELPH 12.1MP camera that features a 3-inch touchscreen display with a 5X optical zoom. Available in silver, blue, purple and gold, the PowerShot SD980 features 720p HD video shooting capabilities plus HDMI output connector for easy playback of video and photos on HDTV. The Canon PowerShot SD980 IS Digital ELPH Camera will be launched in October 2009 for $329.

Ricoh CX2 Digital Camera

Ricoh is back with another one of its new point and shoot camera, the CX2. This compact camera sports a 10.3-megapixel CCD sensor, a high magnification 10.7x optical wide-angle zoom lens, a 3-inch LCD display, an ISO range from 80 to 1600, an 88MB of internal memory and the capability to record video in VGA quality. The Ricoh CX2 will be sold for £299.99 (about $494).

Canon Vixia HF S11 Camcorder

Canon USA has released their new VIXIA HF S11 Dual Flash Memory camcorder that features a Genuine Canon HD Video Lens, Canon designed and manufactured 8.59-megapixel Full HD CMOS Image Sensor and Canon DIGIC DV III Image Processor, all of which allow the video recorder to produce breathtaking video and stunning 8.0MP photos. It also features Genuine Canon Face Detection, Instant AutoFocus, and the ability to record in 24p Cinema Mode or 30p Progressive Mode.

Canon also released a new camcorder accessory, the RA-V1 Remote Control Adapter for professional-level functionality when shooting from a tripod. The Canon Vixia HF S11 will be launched later next month for $1,500, meanwhile the RA-V1 Remote Control Adapter is priced at $120.

Fujifilm To Launch FinePix S200EXR

Fujifilm is gearing up to launch the FinePix S200EXR for the Japanese market starting on September 5. Touted as the successor to the award winning FinePix S100FS, the S200EXR is a new super-zoom digital camera with a 14.3x (30.5-436mm) manual zoom lens, a 12MP Super CCD EXR sensor, a 2.7-inch high contrast LCD with 160-degree horizontal and vertical viewing angles, Super Intelligent Flash, an improved battery life – almost a 50% increase on the FinePix S100FS and the capability to record video in VGA quality (640 x 480) at 30fps. The FinePix S200EXR will be sold for around 60,000 Yen (about $632).

Casio EX-Z33 Entry-level Digital Camera

Casio comes back with its latest digicam namely the Casio EX-Z33. This digital camera is actually an entry-level camera that features a 10.1MP CMOS sensor with a 3x optical zoom lens, a 2.5-inch widescreen LCD display, Automatic face recognition, Best Shot function, and Auto Shutter mode. The EX-Z33 also supports YouTube Capture Mode allowing you to easily upload video without having to go through a conversion process.

Kensington Nightstand Charging Dock For iPhone

Kensington has rolled out the Nightstand Charging Dock, that is compatible with nearly all iPods but designed for the iPhone and iPod touch. The device is designed to charge the connected device while functioning to keep it in landscape mode, and works perfectly with the company’s free Rise & Shine application, which turns the charging iPhone or iPod touch into an alarm clock, displaying the time in one of three formats, along with the date and weather conditions. Kensington’s Nightstand Charging Dock for iPhone is now available for pre-order for $40. No word on the release date so far.

Boost’s Motorola i465 Clutch Getting Redone In Graphite, Available Next Tuesday

Currently available in maroon, Motorola is set to add a new color to its Clutch i465 handset. Starting next Tuesday the phone will be available in Graphite (black) color option via Boost Mobile, for $129.99 with no contract agreement.

Garmin-Asus nuvifone G60 Released in Asia

Garmin-Asus has finally and officially released its Nuvifone G60 phone. The G60 will be available in Taiwan on July 27, 2009. Meanwhile, the phone will be also released in Singapore and Malaysia in August 2009. Also in August, Garmin-Asus will launch the Windows Mobile Nuvifone M20 smartphone in Taiwan, Singapore, Hong Kong, Malaysia and Thailand. There is no info on pricing of these handsets. Both the G60 and the M20 will be launched in Europe later this year. The Nuvifone G60 will be available in the States before the end of 2009.

Palm WebOS 1.1 Launched

Palm today launched the new update for its WebOS platform. The Palm webOS 1.1 re-enables Palm media sync, so you will have seamless access to your music, photos and videos from the current version of iTunes (8.2.1). The new update also includes a few other goodies for everyone including support for emoticons in the messaging app, enhanced Exchange ActiveSync (EAS) support, the ability to set “person reminders” in the contacts app, and a new application (Sprint’s NFL Mobile Live)

Telus HTC Touch Pro2 Now Available at Best Buy

Philips has added a new member to its Xenium series with the introduction of Philips X650. This new slider phone sports a 2.4-inch TFT LCD display with 240 x 320 resolution and 262K colors, a 3.2MP autofocus camera, an FM radio, a 30MB internal memory, a microSD card slot, Bluetooth, a USB port and comes with an impressive battery lifetime that lasts up to 8 hours in talk-time, or up to one month in stand-by mode. The phone also supports Tri-band GSM (900/1800/1900MHz) connectivity with GPRS. Unfortunately, there’s no word on pricing and availability yet.

HTC Has Four Videos For The Hero

HTC has released four new videos of its third Android smartphone namely the HTC Hero, describing most of the phone’s features. Watch the videos after the jump to get more details

LG Whistle 2G Clamshell Phone

LG Electronics today released its new 2G clamshell phone in the Korean market. Known as the Whistle, the handset is powered by four different colors including white, dark navy, hot pink and sky blue. The Whistle cell phone boasts 115 LED lights on the front panel to create users’ own emoticon designs. Other features included a car diary function, and an automatic international roaming service in 18 countries. The phone is now available for 400,000 Won($319) via LG Telecom.

T-Mobile BlackBerry Curve 8520

Research In Motion (RIM) has officially released the BlackBerry Curve 8520 for T-Mobile network. Dubbed as the BlackBerry Gemini, the smartphone features a 2-megapixel camera with video recording, a 320 x 240 resolution display, a multimedia player, WiFi, and a 1150mAh battery. The Curve 8520 also supports “out of the box Mac compatibility,” which basically means users can sync contacts, notes and calendars via the BlackBerry Desktop Software on Apple’s computers. Watch a video after the jump to get more details

Philips’ First Android Smartphone V808 Leaked

Here are some leaked pictures of Philips’ upcoming first Android smartphone known as the V808. However, details remain scarce at the moment, but according to PConline the handset will feature a 3.2-inch HVGA display with 320 x 480 resolution, a 3.2-megapixel camera with video recording and GPS support. Stay tuned for more updates!

Samsung’s Latest Haptic Pop Cell Phones

Samsung Electronics today launched its new line of Haptic Pop mobile phones in the Korea market, which are designed by Korean singer Son Dambi and Kim Hyun-joong. These two handsets have been introduced at Haptic Mission, which is a Korean commercial campaign for Samsung’s Haptic phone series. The phones come with a suggested price tag of 600,000 Won.

Leaked LG BL40 Chocolate Phone Pictures

Here are two leaked pictures of the upcoming LG BL40 Chocolate phone. The LG BL40 boasts a 21:9 ratio wide touchscreen display with LG’s S-Class user interface, a 5-megapixel camera, WiFi and FM radio receiver

Samsung Solstice A887 Coming To AT&T On August 2nd

AT&T is set to launch another mid-end touchscreen phone from Samsung namely the Samsung Solstice A887, formerly known as the Infinity. Some of the specs you’ll find within this new handset include a 3.0-inch QVGA full touchscreen display, a full touch QWERTY keypad, a 2MP camera with video recording, a microSD card slot, A-GPS with AT&T navigator, IM, Bluetooth and supports both quad band GSM connectivity (850/900/1800/1900 MHz) as well as dual band UMTS/HSDPA connectivity (850/1900 MHz). The Samsung Solstice A887 will be available for purchase starting from August 2nd for just $99.99 (with a 2-year contract agreement and after a $50 mail-in rebate).

T-Mobile To Release HTC Touch Pro2 On August 12th, 2009

T-Mobile has finally and officially announced the release date of HTC Touch Pro2. The smartphone will be released on August 12th, 2009. The HTC Touch Pro2 comes with a 3.2-megapixel camera, AWS 3G, GPS, a 3.6-inch WVGA display, and WiFi. The phone also boasts the unique Straight Talk technology that delivers an integrated email, voice and speakerphone experience. Users can transition seamlessly from email to single or multi-party conference calls and turn any location into a conference room.

Blackberry Tour 9630 Case

If you are looking for a protective case for the RIM BlackBerry Tour 9630 smartphone, then check out the latest product from EverythingBerry. They have released several cases including the Experts Skin Cases, Experts Snap on cases, Experts Click cases, BlackBerry Skin cases, BlackBerry Synthetic Pocket Pouches, Otterbox Impact Series, SPE TopPouch, InvisibleSHIELD full body, and many more. The price starts at $9.99 upwards.

LG GB109 – New Cheap Candybar Phone With FM Radio

LG will soon introduce another entry-level candybar phone namely the LG GB109. Targeted towards customers who need cheap, basic handsets, the GB109 offers a 1.5-inch CSTN display with 65K colors, a stereo FM radio, an organizer and a 950 mAh battery that lasts up to 6 hours in talk-time or up to 440 hours in stand-by time. The phone will be available in Ukraine starting next month for 389 UAH (about $148).

HTC’s Touch Pro2 And Snap Hit Telus

Telus, the second largest Canadian CDMA carrier has finally released the HTC Touch Pro2 and HTC Snap on their network. They’re selling the HTC Touch Pro2 for $249.99 with a 3-year contract agreement, while HTC Snap is being offered for free with the same contract agreement.

More About LG’s 4th Black Label Series Chocolate

LG has confirmed that the 4th Black Label Series (BL40) Chocolate will come with a 4-inch HD-LCD that can support resolutions of up to 800×345 pixels and a 21:9 aspect ratio. The display can magically divide itself into two independent desktops so that you can manage multiple tasks. See more pictures after the jump to get more details.

Japanese Food Sample Collection Cell Phone Strap

You can now purchase these Japanese Food Sample Collection cell phone straps. Only professional work can reproduce food in such reality. Be careful, these sweets make you feel really hungry. Each cell phone strap is priced at 840 Yen ($8.96).

Klipsch Image S2m Earbuds

Klipsch has recently introduced the Image S2m cell phone-oriented earbuds that feature a universal in-line mic and a remote that is optimized for Apple devices and fully support all 2008 and later iPhones and iPods, including the third-generation iPod shuffle. Klipsch claims the S2m is better at picking up voice without having to speak directly at it. The new models also have oval eartips that provide more comfortably in ears than the circle-shaped in-ears offered by most earbuds. Priced at $60, the Klipsch Image S2m will be released in August 2009

First Live Photo Of The Motorola Shules Android Smartphone For Verizon

Here’s the first live photo of Motorola’s upcoming Shules Android smartphone for Verizon Wireless. According to rumors, the handset will offer a large 3.7-inch touchscreen display with 480 x 854 resolution, a 5MP camera, a full QWERTY keyboard and a 3.5mm headphone jack. Stay tuned for more updates.

First LG BL40 Chocolate Phone Commercial Video

Here is the first commercial video of the LG BL40 Chocolate phone. The company has confirmed that the new Chocolate phone will come with a 4-inch HD-LCD that can support resolutions of up to 800×345 pixels and a 21:9 aspect ratio. Watch the video after the jump.

Is That a Wii On Your Head Or...!!!

Yup, you're also happy to see me. The Nintendo Wii has done a fantastic job of infiltrating the mainstream, but there are still plenty of weirdos hanging out on the fringe. For a whole new take on the motion sensitive craze, check out the WiiHelm, an accessory for the Nintendo Wii that literally places the control on your head.

It's glossy white like the rest of the gaming console and comes with a slot where you can fit the Wii Remote. You don't have to worry about finding the buttons on top of your head either, because there is a foot pedal included that "allows easy button presses using minimal toe effort." Using this system, your hands become completely free to grab your Coke from the coffee table.

What's more, the WiiHelm makes for a more efficient gaming experience: "it was found that manipulating muscles in your neck for 10 minutes uses 64% less energy than waving your arms about like a lunatic." Right, like spinning your head around doesn't make you look like a lunatic.

Mobile Phone on Your Wrist

The latest approximation of the famous comic book detective Dick Tracy's two-way wristwatch radio is the M300, a mobile phone wristwatch out of Australia. This tri-mode GSM/GPRS phone has all the hallmarks of a fully functional mobile, including a speaker phone, Bluetooth, an MP3 player, and large-quantity phonebook. What it also has going for it is the Bluetooth data transfer and dial up networking, an internal antenna, and a USB port, so you can transfer files, tunes, and spy plans from your PC to your wrist.

Talk time is a cool 200 minutes, and standby time is an amazing 80 hours. The screen isn't exactly huge, since it's a wristwatch, but it's a color OLED one, so at least you'll be entertained a bit.

The M300 comes in a variety of colors and color combinations, with two-tone combos a possibility (baby blue and pink, for instance, for the Breathless Mahoneys among us). SMS Technology, the manufacturer, reports that M300s will begin shipping next month, with pricing expected to hover around US$500

PCs are diminishing

Nowadays, a lot of high-tech gadgets are appearing daily. Way back years ago, if you have a personal computers at home you are rich, if you have a mobile phone you are rich. But now, if you have personal computers and a mobile phone you’re just a normal being. At this time, you can now buy a PC worth P15,000 or $300 that is smaller compare to the original price of them a years ago. In mobile phones, almost everybody owns it. Almost 90% Filipinos owns a mobile phone and I think 80% of that 90% are high-tech phones wherein it acts like a personal computer.