Saturday, February 28, 2009

A $100 mouse. Introducing Microsoft SideWinder X8


Ok, sure, the new Microsoft mouse features very interesting options. But the prices that are paid for some computer peripherals are far from being affordable for many people, especially in these tough times we are all facing.

Yep, the new Sidewinder X8 has an unexpected price: $100. Anyway, this new mouse has some quite interesting benefits. It is a “hybrid” mouse we can use in wireless mode. However, it comes with a cable specifically designed for charging the battery of the mouse. Of course, you don’t need to use the cable all the time.

In this mouse, Microsoft has used the improved blue-laser technology for sensors would that allow mice to work on all type of surfaces, except on refractive surfaces such as glass or mirrors. It has a 4000dpi resolution (very impressive), configurable gaming profiles, seven programmable buttons and the possibility of adjusting the weight to suit your needs.

Shortly, this mouse will have other competitors. Logitech has announced that it will update its successful mouse G9 with resolution increased to 5000dpi (the current G9 has a 3200dpi resolution). Also, the gaming peripherals maker Razer has announced its new Mamba mouse, which is expected to be released this spring. Mamba is also a hybrid mouse with a 5600dpi resolution. In the cases of Logitech and Razer, the prices have not been announced officially but none of these mice is expected to have a low price for tough economy.


Sunday, February 22, 2009

Ramos MP3 Player


This gold MP3 player is a special edition of a rebranded Tuny8. This is a limited edition available with several storage capacity: 256MB, 512MB, 1GB and 2GB.

Price is not yet available, but we think this gold mp3 player will be pricy.

Sunday, February 15, 2009

New Gadgets


BlackBerry Storm

While much has been made of the iPhone, there are still many enthusiasts dedicated to its predecessor – the BlackBerry.

The BlackBerry Storm is the first of its kind to boast a touch-screen, leading many to believe it was created as an answer to Apple’s gadget. It created so much excitement that when stores sold out on the first day of release, police were called to help control angry customers.

The device continues BlackBerry’s tradition of providing the ability to “push” email from servers, a media player and a built-in camera.

Research in Motion has always sought to showcase the BlackBerry as the choice for entrepreneurs and executives, and the Storm is no exception. The device offers extensive contact and scheduling applications, Wi-Fi access and the ability to add 16GB of storage with an SD card.


Friday, February 6, 2009

Latest Gadgets


MIMO Monitors

MIMO monitors might have been out elsewhere in the world for some time already, but they’re finally arriving on US shores. These 7″ displays are able to function as instant secondary or tertiary displays, connected via USB 2.0 to provide you with additional viewing real estate. I do think that getting a larger monitor in the first place would be a better solution since I don’t like to deal with bezels found on a multi-display setup. It is a novelty to have on your desktop though, and practical applications include dragging your instant messaging and email clients there, stock tickers, streaming media and even design tools within programs - the choice is yours. The MIMO UM-710 will feature 350 cd/m2 brightness and 400:1 contrast ratio, retailing for $129.99, while the MIMO UM-740 shares everything found in the MIMO UM-710 in addition to touchscreen capability, webcam and a microphone, retailing for a more expensive $199.99.