Gadgets and Technology News

Wii Fit - Play Your Way To Good Health

| Monday, August 25, 2008
A health club in Canada started the trend of incorporating the Nintendo Wii gaming console into their services. Now gamers and non-gamers alike can enjoy a few rounds of games that are designed to help them stay fit. This is achieved mainly due to the movements a gamer can execute while controlling every aspect of the game with the wireless controllers.


Segway x2 Adventure

| Wednesday, August 20, 2008
The Segway x2 Adventure


The Segway x2 Adventure takes you off the beaten path and turns you on to the powerful thrill of nature. For both casual riders and experienced explorers, it’s your all-access pass to the great outdoors.

Experience the excitement of gliding through off road environments with the x2 Adventure. Specially equipped with a handlebar bag for water bottles and tools, a Segway 5W LED headlamp, and universal cargo plates, this package has everything you need for any excursion. So whether you’re looking to enjoy a scenic outing or conquer changing terrain, the x2 Adventure will set your pace.


x2 Adventure Specs


  • Weight
    120 lbs
    54.4 kg
  • Tire
    Width*
    8in
    20cm

  • Footprint
    21x33in
    53.34x83.82cm

  • Max Speed
    12.5 mph
    20 kmh

  • Range
    Up to 12 mi
    19km
    off-pavement




Google Going for the Low-Cost PC Market

| Sunday, August 10, 2008
With the success of the ASUS EEE PC, the netbook or the ultra mobile pc (UMPC) market has grown has grown bigger than what was expected from it, Google is said to be planning to integrate its applications on Linux-based low-cost computers.

Google Docs are among the applications bundled with the first batch of the EEE PC and has shown its way on most Linux-based netbooks. Google's Gadgets is also seeing a bigger share in this market.

The upcoming Linux distribution GOS Gadgets 3 will feature Google Gadgets in its line of pre-installed applications.

SAMSUNG NV24HD

| Saturday, August 9, 2008
Personally, snappers that has 10 megapixels capability, in my opinion, is already too much for the everyday photographer. But if it's bundled with this beautiful digital camera from Samsung, I guess I'll give it a second thought.


SAMSUNG NV24HD


Full HD still image and HD movies
The elegant 10.2 megapixel NV24HD represents the latest in image processor technology with its DRIM engine. The DRIM engine allows the camera to capture HD photos and movies through a crystal clear 24mm ultra wide angle lens, providing you maximum flexibility without sacrificing style.

HDMI is a multimedia interface via which uncompressed full digital audio / video data can be transmitted. Since the NV24HD supports a HDMI-dedicated cradle, high resolution images can be enjoyed at full HD quality.




The 10.2 megapixel 1/2.5'' high resolution CCD sensor allows for a high quality picture. Clear picture quality can be achieved even for super size images larger than A2. A robust mounted image processor enables rich gradation, fast and clear high quality picture processing.


Type 1/2.3'' CCD
Effective Pixel Approx. 10.2 Megapixel
Lens
Focal Length Schneider Lens f = 4.3mm ~ 15.5mm (35mm film equivalent: 24 ~ 86.5mm)
Digital Zoom Still Image mode: 1X ~ 5X / Play mode: 1X ~ 11.4X (depends on image size)
Focusing
Type TTL auto focus (Focus Area: Multi / Centre AF, Face Recognition AF, Self Shot)
Storage
Media Internal Memory: About 20 MB, External Memory (Optional): MMC / MMC + MACH (up to 2 GB guaranteed), SD (up to 4 GB guaranteed), SDHC card (up to 8 GB guaranteed) (1)
Image Play
Type Single image, Thumbnails, Active Slide show (2)


Features and specifications are subject to change without prior notification.

CANON 10x42 L IS WP

| Thursday, August 7, 2008

The Canon 10x42 L IS WP is the first waterproof binocular to feature Canon's exclusive Image Stabilizer technology for steady, shake-free viewing. The high quality L series optics, featuring 2 Ultra-low Dispersion (UD) lens elements (on each side), deliver excellent correction for chromatic aberration.

It has a large lens diameter with a 4.2mm exit pupil diameter. This binocular provides an exceptionally bright view, even in low-light conditions. The Canon 10x42 L IS WP binocular offers both the desired brightness and excellent waterproof capabilities, making it ideal for marine use, stargazing and wildlife observation.


Binocular Specifications
Type
Prism binoculars
Magnification
10x
Objective Lens Effective Diameter
42mm
Filter Size
52mm
Real Field of View
6.5°
Apparent Field of View
65°
Objective Lens Construction
4 elements in 3 groups (including protective glass, UD Lens)
Eyepiece Lens Construction
7 elements in 5 groups
Exit Pupil Diameter
4.2mm
Eye Relief
16mm
Prism Type
Porro II
Eye Width adjustment
57-75mm
Focusing Method
Manual focusing by turning the focusing ring
Dioptric Correction
+/- 3.0 diopters
Closest Focusing Distance
8.2 ft./2.5m
Image Stabilizer
Vari-Angle Prism
Correction angle
+/- 0.8°
Tripod Socket
Provided
Power Source
AA-size batteries (x2)
Dimensions
5.4 x 6.9 x 3.4 in./137 x 175.8 x 85.4mm
Weight
2.3 lbs./1030g




Features
Canon's first waterproof IS Binocular.
High performance L Lens with 2 Ultra-low Dispersion (UD) elements on each side.
Doublet Field Flattener Lenses for sharp, distortion-free images edge-to-edge.
Bright field-of-view from a 4.2mm exit pupil diameter, the largest of any Canon IS Binocular.
Wide angle rating from an apparent angle-of-view of 65&deg.
One touch IS usage.
Body components feature metallic coating to prevent fogging.
Distinctive, easy grip design.


Nokia N96

| Wednesday, August 6, 2008
A multimedia computer optimized for video and tv. It has a large 2.8" screen, 16 gigabytes of memory, and support for high quality videos in various formats.

The Nokia N96 also features a 5-megapixel Carl Zeiss optic camera with video and flash light for making great photographs as well as home videos.


The ASUS EEE Stick

| Tuesday, August 5, 2008
The EEE craze is still hot after the success of the EEE PC, ASUS released a game controller that looks like that of the Nintendo Wii.

The ASUS EEE Stick will be bundled with some EEE PCs and EEE Box together with a set of games specifically created for the controller.

It's a wireless 3D game controller that translates the player's hand movements into onscreen movements.