Gigabyte Aivia M8600 Wireless Macro Gaming Mouse
Posted by Mubashir on 6:17 AM
Hardcore gamers tend to take the outcome of their digital battles seriously, and most of them will have a favorite kind of gaming hardware to complement their skills. While Razer is an extremely popular name when it comes to gaming devices, how many people have Gigabyte off the top of their heads? Most of us would think of this to be a motherboard manufacturer first and foremost, but they have rolled out the Gigabyte Aivia M8600 Wireless Macro Gaming Mouse this time around to compete in such a niche market.
The Aivia M8600 might seem to have an “inspired” design from its rivals such as the Razer Lachesis and the Logitech G700, but it is mature enough to hold out on its own, offering dual “quick change” batteries that makes sure it has juice all the time, letting you charge and swap a dead one in just a couple of seconds – depending on how fast your hand can move, of course.
There is no word on a release date or pricing at press time, but hopefully it will keep in line with its motherboard roots by offering plenty of bang for your buck.
Source: EverythingUSB
Hardcore gamers tend to take the outcome of their digital battles seriously, and most of them will have a favorite kind of gaming hardware to complement their skills. While Razer is an extremely popular name when it comes to gaming devices, how many people have Gigabyte off the top of their heads? Most of us would think of this to be a motherboard manufacturer first and foremost, but they have rolled out the Gigabyte Aivia M8600 Wireless Macro Gaming Mouse this time around to compete in such a niche market.
The Aivia M8600 might seem to have an “inspired” design from its rivals such as the Razer Lachesis and the Logitech G700, but it is mature enough to hold out on its own, offering dual “quick change” batteries that makes sure it has juice all the time, letting you charge and swap a dead one in just a couple of seconds – depending on how fast your hand can move, of course.
There is no word on a release date or pricing at press time, but hopefully it will keep in line with its motherboard roots by offering plenty of bang for your buck.
Source: EverythingUSB
Oceanographer’s Video Camera
Posted by Mubashir on 6:16 AM
Professional dive videographers used to be the only ones who had access to some serious underwater cameras, but with the Oceanographer’s Video Camera, you too, will be able to snap underwater activity in high definition at depths of up to 300 feet. That’s some serious depth for casual folks, and here’s more information about it.
Encased in a marine-grade ABS and aluminum housing which delivers a watertight seal that protects the included 1080i HD video camera, the housing comes with a couple of handles which also boast zoom, record, manual white balance, auto/manual focus, exposure, and photo camera buttons that are easily accessible at your fingertips.
There will be two 14″ long flexible LED lights which will adjust themselves to illuminate undersea features with 2,200 lumens, where each of them provide adjustable light intensity. The camera itself can capture up to half a dozen hours of 1920 x 1080 high definition resolution video courtesy of its 10X optical zoom, autofocus, and advanced image stabilization which will narrow in on an underwater subject while doing away with camera shake.
All video footage is a snap to monitor, thanks to the housing’s external 2.7″ color display. As for storage, you need not fret as the Oceanographer’s Video Camera already comes with 64GB of internal memory to get you started right out of the box, and to make things even easier for editing purposes, all video will be stored as an MPEG-4-AVC/H.264 file format. Just in case – you never know when Murphy might strike – that you run out of the 64GB of alloted space, fret not, as there will be not one but TWO SD memory card slots to further expand its storage capability.
If video isn’t the only thing you’re looking for, there is always the option to use the Oceanographer’s Video Camera to shoot 8.59-megapixel stills. The camera itself can be mounted easily within the housing securely, where it remains sealed thanks to a redundant double O-ring. It comes with all the relevant cables required for connecting to a TV or computer. This doesn’t come cheap though at a whopping $7,000 a pop, where your order is expected to ship on the 25th of March 2011.
Professional dive videographers used to be the only ones who had access to some serious underwater cameras, but with the Oceanographer’s Video Camera, you too, will be able to snap underwater activity in high definition at depths of up to 300 feet. That’s some serious depth for casual folks, and here’s more information about it.Encased in a marine-grade ABS and aluminum housing which delivers a watertight seal that protects the included 1080i HD video camera, the housing comes with a couple of handles which also boast zoom, record, manual white balance, auto/manual focus, exposure, and photo camera buttons that are easily accessible at your fingertips.There will be two 14″ long flexible LED lights which will adjust themselves to illuminate undersea features with 2,200 lumens, where each of them provide adjustable light intensity. The camera itself can capture up to half a dozen hours of 1920 x 1080 high definition resolution video courtesy of its 10X optical zoom, autofocus, and advanced image stabilization which will narrow in on an underwater subject while doing away with camera shake.
All video footage is a snap to monitor, thanks to the housing’s external 2.7″ color display. As for storage, you need not fret as the Oceanographer’s Video Camera already comes with 64GB of internal memory to get you started right out of the box, and to make things even easier for editing purposes, all video will be stored as an MPEG-4-AVC/H.264 file format. Just in case – you never know when Murphy might strike – that you run out of the 64GB of alloted space, fret not, as there will be not one but TWO SD memory card slots to further expand its storage capability.
If video isn’t the only thing you’re looking for, there is always the option to use the Oceanographer’s Video Camera to shoot 8.59-megapixel stills. The camera itself can be mounted easily within the housing securely, where it remains sealed thanks to a redundant double O-ring. It comes with all the relevant cables required for connecting to a TV or computer. This doesn’t come cheap though at a whopping $7,000 a pop, where your order is expected to ship on the 25th of March 2011.
Verbatim Wireless Bluetooth Mobile Keyboard for iPad and iPhone
Posted by Mubashir on 6:15 AM
The iPhone and iPad are pretty darn fine devices in their own right, otherwise how else are you able to explain the phenomenal sales figures of both, alongside frenzied lines that form with the release of each device, what more the iPad 2? This just goes to show how popular Apple products are throughout the world, and that is certainly an opportunity for other third party accessory manufacturers to churn out accessories to go with your iOS-powered devices.Verbatim, being a name that is more often than not associated with storage devices, are now back with their Wireless Bluetooth Mobile Keyboard for both the iPad and iPhone. Makes perfect sense, and chances are business oriented folks will be picking this up since they would most probably find it to be rather challenging to churn out a business document in record time using nothing but a touchscreen display interface and virtual keyboard.Shipping to retailers nationwide, the Wireless Bluetooth Mobile Keyboard for iPad and iPhone was specially designed to work with Bluetooth-enabled iPads and iPhones. Coming in an extremely slim form factor, this foldable keyboard will be able to deliver a far more familiar typing method to both iPad and iPhone users, as it makes it a whole lot easier to compose e-mails and other important documents using their touchscreen devices.Apart from that, the keyboard’s media console can also play, pause and control iTunes music directly without missing a beat. As mentioned earlier, its form factor makes it a snap to tote around, and when folded, you can stuff it in just about any pants pocket. Each $79.99 purchase will be accompanied by a premium carrying case and iPhone stand, where the latter is a snap to slide away and stored into the keyboard body itself, doubling up as a convenient way of doing things while offering protection simultaneously.Just make sure you have enough AAA batteries to go along with the Wireless Bluetooth Mobile Keyboard.
The iPhone and iPad are pretty darn fine devices in their own right, otherwise how else are you able to explain the phenomenal sales figures of both, alongside frenzied lines that form with the release of each device, what more the iPad 2? This just goes to show how popular Apple products are throughout the world, and that is certainly an opportunity for other third party accessory manufacturers to churn out accessories to go with your iOS-powered devices.Verbatim, being a name that is more often than not associated with storage devices, are now back with their Wireless Bluetooth Mobile Keyboard for both the iPad and iPhone. Makes perfect sense, and chances are business oriented folks will be picking this up since they would most probably find it to be rather challenging to churn out a business document in record time using nothing but a touchscreen display interface and virtual keyboard.Shipping to retailers nationwide, the Wireless Bluetooth Mobile Keyboard for iPad and iPhone was specially designed to work with Bluetooth-enabled iPads and iPhones. Coming in an extremely slim form factor, this foldable keyboard will be able to deliver a far more familiar typing method to both iPad and iPhone users, as it makes it a whole lot easier to compose e-mails and other important documents using their touchscreen devices.Apart from that, the keyboard’s media console can also play, pause and control iTunes music directly without missing a beat. As mentioned earlier, its form factor makes it a snap to tote around, and when folded, you can stuff it in just about any pants pocket. Each $79.99 purchase will be accompanied by a premium carrying case and iPhone stand, where the latter is a snap to slide away and stored into the keyboard body itself, doubling up as a convenient way of doing things while offering protection simultaneously.Just make sure you have enough AAA batteries to go along with the Wireless Bluetooth Mobile Keyboard.
ZAGG sportLEATHER availability announced
Posted by Mubashir on 6:12 AM
ZAGG, a name that has long been associated with quality mobile device accessories, has something special for the iPhone 4 this time around with their sportLEATHER case. Available via AT&T company owned retail stores nationwide, this case is made from genuine leather with sports equipment styling, where the patent-pending ZAGG sportLEATHER for Apple’s iPhone 4 is definitely an exciting and eye-catching way for one to protect one’s phone.
ZAGG sportLEATHERs will come in a thin, pliable cover which is applied directly to personal electronics similar to a film, albeit being made up of genuine leather. ZAGG sportLEATHER relies on a patent-pending adhesive process to get that job done, as it holds the skin firmly in place on the device while boasting the ability of being removable. This not only offers your gadget some much needed protection, but doing so in style as well.
You can choose from basketball, football and baseball designs (very American, I say) at$29.99 a pop, although the price goes up to $44.98 if you decide to add that to invisibleSHIELD screen coverage.
ZAGG, a name that has long been associated with quality mobile device accessories, has something special for the iPhone 4 this time around with their sportLEATHER case. Available via AT&T company owned retail stores nationwide, this case is made from genuine leather with sports equipment styling, where the patent-pending ZAGG sportLEATHER for Apple’s iPhone 4 is definitely an exciting and eye-catching way for one to protect one’s phone.
ZAGG sportLEATHERs will come in a thin, pliable cover which is applied directly to personal electronics similar to a film, albeit being made up of genuine leather. ZAGG sportLEATHER relies on a patent-pending adhesive process to get that job done, as it holds the skin firmly in place on the device while boasting the ability of being removable. This not only offers your gadget some much needed protection, but doing so in style as well.
You can choose from basketball, football and baseball designs (very American, I say) at$29.99 a pop, although the price goes up to $44.98 if you decide to add that to invisibleSHIELD screen coverage.
Bracketron announces Twist360 for iPad
Posted by Mubashir on 6:10 AM
We’re starting to think about ditching Coolest Gadgets and opening up an iDevice accessory factory – the big money seems to be in that segment of the market, although one cannot deny that competition gets pretty stiff after a while. Today, there is yet another iPad accessory to tempt you to part with your hard-earned money, as we’re talking about Bracketron’s Twist360 for the iPad.
This unique accessory will come with a protective hard case complete with a handgrip which allows you to rotate it 360 degrees or flip it into infinite positions for use as a desktop or lap stand. Thanks to the Twist360, you are able to move between work and play effortlessly, regardless of whether you are at home or when you’re on the go.
No idea on pricing at press time, but we do know that the Twist360 will soon be available at many leading consumer electronics retailers and on the Bracketron website.
We’re starting to think about ditching Coolest Gadgets and opening up an iDevice accessory factory – the big money seems to be in that segment of the market, although one cannot deny that competition gets pretty stiff after a while. Today, there is yet another iPad accessory to tempt you to part with your hard-earned money, as we’re talking about Bracketron’s Twist360 for the iPad.
This unique accessory will come with a protective hard case complete with a handgrip which allows you to rotate it 360 degrees or flip it into infinite positions for use as a desktop or lap stand. Thanks to the Twist360, you are able to move between work and play effortlessly, regardless of whether you are at home or when you’re on the go.
No idea on pricing at press time, but we do know that the Twist360 will soon be available at many leading consumer electronics retailers and on the Bracketron website.
Booq Ipad for iPad 2 announced
Posted by Mubashir on 6:09 AM
It isn’t too long ago that the iPad 2 was announced, and to see more and more accessories roll out for it is definitely something which was on the cards a long, long time ago ever since rumors of that magical tablet started to make its rounds. Well, the latest accessory to get featured here would be the Booqpad for iPad 2, where it intends to merge both the old and new tablets – we’re talking about the iPad 2 and the good ol’ notepad.
Booq has combined these creative tools together perfectly in a simple yet elegant folio. Coming with eco-friendly and weatherproof versions that will retail for $49.95 a pop, not to mention a higher-end luxury option if you’re feeling flush an want to fork out $99.95, the Booqpad is the perfect tool for designers, writers, engineers, and creative professionals everywhere.
It doesn’t matter if you’re working on your next app or busy sketching your latest product design – the Booqpad is perfect as it fuses the functionality of an old school notebook alongside the revolutionary iPad 2, where it becomes a snap – nay, an inspiration to create, store, review, and present your latest ideas all from one case.With a highly functional interior layout that comprises of designated areas for a pen, stylus, cash, paper notepad, and the iPad 2, folks who tend to love organizing things in their proper places would find the Booqpad to be heaven sent. Heck, there is even a pair of business card slots that lets you access them in a jiffy during an impromptu conversation, while a holder is there for all the important contacts required throughout the business day.It will play nice with both right handers and southpaws, having been designed symmetrically. Each Booqpad will ship with a 50-sheet A5 notepad made from at least 30% post-consumer materials and printed with soy ink, and you can opt to obtain paper refills in multiple options, where all of them are tailored for creative professionals on the go.
Booq has combined these creative tools together perfectly in a simple yet elegant folio. Coming with eco-friendly and weatherproof versions that will retail for $49.95 a pop, not to mention a higher-end luxury option if you’re feeling flush an want to fork out $99.95, the Booqpad is the perfect tool for designers, writers, engineers, and creative professionals everywhere.
It doesn’t matter if you’re working on your next app or busy sketching your latest product design – the Booqpad is perfect as it fuses the functionality of an old school notebook alongside the revolutionary iPad 2, where it becomes a snap – nay, an inspiration to create, store, review, and present your latest ideas all from one case.
With a highly functional interior layout that comprises of designated areas for a pen, stylus, cash, paper notepad, and the iPad 2, folks who tend to love organizing things in their proper places would find the Booqpad to be heaven sent. Heck, there is even a pair of business card slots that lets you access them in a jiffy during an impromptu conversation, while a holder is there for all the important contacts required throughout the business day.
It will play nice with both right handers and southpaws, having been designed symmetrically. Each Booqpad will ship with a 50-sheet A5 notepad made from at least 30% post-consumer materials and printed with soy ink, and you can opt to obtain paper refills in multiple options, where all of them are tailored for creative professionals on the go.
It isn’t too long ago that the iPad 2 was announced, and to see more and more accessories roll out for it is definitely something which was on the cards a long, long time ago ever since rumors of that magical tablet started to make its rounds. Well, the latest accessory to get featured here would be the Booqpad for iPad 2, where it intends to merge both the old and new tablets – we’re talking about the iPad 2 and the good ol’ notepad.
Booq has combined these creative tools together perfectly in a simple yet elegant folio. Coming with eco-friendly and weatherproof versions that will retail for $49.95 a pop, not to mention a higher-end luxury option if you’re feeling flush an want to fork out $99.95, the Booqpad is the perfect tool for designers, writers, engineers, and creative professionals everywhere.
It doesn’t matter if you’re working on your next app or busy sketching your latest product design – the Booqpad is perfect as it fuses the functionality of an old school notebook alongside the revolutionary iPad 2, where it becomes a snap – nay, an inspiration to create, store, review, and present your latest ideas all from one case.With a highly functional interior layout that comprises of designated areas for a pen, stylus, cash, paper notepad, and the iPad 2, folks who tend to love organizing things in their proper places would find the Booqpad to be heaven sent. Heck, there is even a pair of business card slots that lets you access them in a jiffy during an impromptu conversation, while a holder is there for all the important contacts required throughout the business day.It will play nice with both right handers and southpaws, having been designed symmetrically. Each Booqpad will ship with a 50-sheet A5 notepad made from at least 30% post-consumer materials and printed with soy ink, and you can opt to obtain paper refills in multiple options, where all of them are tailored for creative professionals on the go.
Booq has combined these creative tools together perfectly in a simple yet elegant folio. Coming with eco-friendly and weatherproof versions that will retail for $49.95 a pop, not to mention a higher-end luxury option if you’re feeling flush an want to fork out $99.95, the Booqpad is the perfect tool for designers, writers, engineers, and creative professionals everywhere.
It doesn’t matter if you’re working on your next app or busy sketching your latest product design – the Booqpad is perfect as it fuses the functionality of an old school notebook alongside the revolutionary iPad 2, where it becomes a snap – nay, an inspiration to create, store, review, and present your latest ideas all from one case.
With a highly functional interior layout that comprises of designated areas for a pen, stylus, cash, paper notepad, and the iPad 2, folks who tend to love organizing things in their proper places would find the Booqpad to be heaven sent. Heck, there is even a pair of business card slots that lets you access them in a jiffy during an impromptu conversation, while a holder is there for all the important contacts required throughout the business day.
It will play nice with both right handers and southpaws, having been designed symmetrically. Each Booqpad will ship with a 50-sheet A5 notepad made from at least 30% post-consumer materials and printed with soy ink, and you can opt to obtain paper refills in multiple options, where all of them are tailored for creative professionals on the go.
VAIO S Series Laptop | Sony announces spanking new VAIO S Series laptop
Posted by Mubashir on 6:06 AM
Sony’s range of VAIO laptops are further expanded with yet another model – this time around through the VAIO S which will cater for folks who want more power in their everyday, portable computing. It might be a laptop, but don’t be fooled by it’s size – similar to how we shouldn’t judge a book by its cover.
Offering the far more powerful performance of a larger full-sized PC despite being crammed into a thin one-inch profile design alongside a 13.3-inch screen form factor, the VAIO S laptop will incorporate all the mobility of VAIO laptops, boasting the second generation Intel Core i5 and Core i7 processors (you can choose according to your needs, of course) coupled with Hybrid Graphics and dual channel solid state drive options for select models.
Different S Series models will come with a premium and elegant design in either black or white colors, alongside magnesium and aluminum materials for that added touch of class. All of them do sport a built-in lithium polymer battery that will work even better in tandem with the all new and advanced large-capacity optional sheet battery, letting you work away from a power outlet for up to 15 hours.
With intelligent charging enables, you are able to juice up the optional sheet battery separately and hook it to the system without having to shut it down for maximum flexibility.
The use of AMD Radeon HD 6630 1GB Hybrid Graphics card on some models are able to offer a performance boost to your day-to-day processor functions, making the overall computing experience a faster and more optimized one without sipping additional juice – in fact, it will lower overall power consumption. Other models for those who want top performance in a mobile package can look forward to dual channel solid state drive with RAID 0 technology.
You can already place a pre-order for the VAIO S Series laptops from today onwards with prices starting from around $970 and above, depending on the type of components as well as innards that you would like to see. If the optional sheet battery is your cup of tea, you will need to top up another additional $150 thereabouts.
Sony’s range of VAIO laptops are further expanded with yet another model – this time around through the VAIO S which will cater for folks who want more power in their everyday, portable computing. It might be a laptop, but don’t be fooled by it’s size – similar to how we shouldn’t judge a book by its cover.
Offering the far more powerful performance of a larger full-sized PC despite being crammed into a thin one-inch profile design alongside a 13.3-inch screen form factor, the VAIO S laptop will incorporate all the mobility of VAIO laptops, boasting the second generation Intel Core i5 and Core i7 processors (you can choose according to your needs, of course) coupled with Hybrid Graphics and dual channel solid state drive options for select models.
Different S Series models will come with a premium and elegant design in either black or white colors, alongside magnesium and aluminum materials for that added touch of class. All of them do sport a built-in lithium polymer battery that will work even better in tandem with the all new and advanced large-capacity optional sheet battery, letting you work away from a power outlet for up to 15 hours.
With intelligent charging enables, you are able to juice up the optional sheet battery separately and hook it to the system without having to shut it down for maximum flexibility.
The use of AMD Radeon HD 6630 1GB Hybrid Graphics card on some models are able to offer a performance boost to your day-to-day processor functions, making the overall computing experience a faster and more optimized one without sipping additional juice – in fact, it will lower overall power consumption. Other models for those who want top performance in a mobile package can look forward to dual channel solid state drive with RAID 0 technology.
You can already place a pre-order for the VAIO S Series laptops from today onwards with prices starting from around $970 and above, depending on the type of components as well as innards that you would like to see. If the optional sheet battery is your cup of tea, you will need to top up another additional $150 thereabouts.
National Geographic show makes the “UP” flying balloon house a reality
Posted by Mubashir on 6:01 AM
One of the problems I had with the movie Up from Disney/Pixar was that I had to completely suspend my disbelief for the basic premise. Don’t get me wrong, I think it is one of the best films the studio has put out, but I’ve heard that it takes significantly more balloons to lift a house than the ones that Pixar’s animators put in.
Still, it is rather neat, isn’t it? A show produced by National Geographic known as How Hard Can It Be? shows how hard it is to make a house fly.
You can watch the Good Morning America video after the jump to see the house, and it is definitely modeled to look like the house from the film. As for the balloons, it uses weather balloons instead of carnival ones. These balloons are about the size of a person and take an entire helium tank just to fill.
The entire structure with the balloons is about 10 stories high, and it manged to reach a level of 10,000 feet for about one hour. I don’t have any word of how they got the house to come down. Maybe they had some guy with a key inside who slowly cut away some balloons.
The National Geographic show that will feature this floating house will premiere some time in the Fall of 2011. In all honesty, I’m surprised the boys at Mythbusters didn’t do this first.
One of the problems I had with the movie Up from Disney/Pixar was that I had to completely suspend my disbelief for the basic premise. Don’t get me wrong, I think it is one of the best films the studio has put out, but I’ve heard that it takes significantly more balloons to lift a house than the ones that Pixar’s animators put in.
Still, it is rather neat, isn’t it? A show produced by National Geographic known as How Hard Can It Be? shows how hard it is to make a house fly.
You can watch the Good Morning America video after the jump to see the house, and it is definitely modeled to look like the house from the film. As for the balloons, it uses weather balloons instead of carnival ones. These balloons are about the size of a person and take an entire helium tank just to fill.
The entire structure with the balloons is about 10 stories high, and it manged to reach a level of 10,000 feet for about one hour. I don’t have any word of how they got the house to come down. Maybe they had some guy with a key inside who slowly cut away some balloons.
The National Geographic show that will feature this floating house will premiere some time in the Fall of 2011. In all honesty, I’m surprised the boys at Mythbusters didn’t do this first.
Look out Apple iPad, here comes Iris by Asus
Posted by Mubashir on 5:57 AM
Apple figured out a long time ago that they could make a single gadget that supposedly does everything with the iPhone and the iPad. Asus takes that idea and gives it a quantum leap forward with the Isis.
The Isis depends on a lot of technology that either needs to be seriously improved or hasn’t been invented yet. Clearly, it believes that holography is just going to get better and better as this thing can project a sky on your ceiling with twittering birds to wake you up.
Of course, holographic tech will probably be like that in a few, I don’t know, decades? The tech that I found most fascinating is the Isis is able to somehow grow and shrink by simply stretching it. This technology can make the Isis become a watch, phone, e-reader, or PC screen all-in-one. Watch the video of this that was displayed by ElectricPig at CeBIT.I don’t know if we are looking at the near or far future when we would see an Iris kit with all the accessories like the alarm clock stand and wristband. I’m sure it would cost quite a lot, at first.
Apple, are you listening? Asus is trying to do some serious moving in on your “app for everything” business model. Seriously, this could turn Steve Jobs into Steve Jobless.
Apple figured out a long time ago that they could make a single gadget that supposedly does everything with the iPhone and the iPad. Asus takes that idea and gives it a quantum leap forward with the Isis.
The Isis depends on a lot of technology that either needs to be seriously improved or hasn’t been invented yet. Clearly, it believes that holography is just going to get better and better as this thing can project a sky on your ceiling with twittering birds to wake you up.
Of course, holographic tech will probably be like that in a few, I don’t know, decades? The tech that I found most fascinating is the Isis is able to somehow grow and shrink by simply stretching it. This technology can make the Isis become a watch, phone, e-reader, or PC screen all-in-one. Watch the video of this that was displayed by ElectricPig at CeBIT.I don’t know if we are looking at the near or far future when we would see an Iris kit with all the accessories like the alarm clock stand and wristband. I’m sure it would cost quite a lot, at first.
Apple, are you listening? Asus is trying to do some serious moving in on your “app for everything” business model. Seriously, this could turn Steve Jobs into Steve Jobless.
