ASUS SBC-04D1S-U

Juli 1st, 2009

ASUS_SBC-04D1S-U

The ASUS SBC-04D1S-U is a new stylish external BD-Combo Drive, a BD-player that also burns DVDs and CDs. It features an illuminated “X” on the side, that can be controlled via the included software. The technical specifications of the ASUS SBC-04D1S-U are as follows:

Technical specifications

  • USB 2.0
  • 2MB sache
  • Writes:  DVD+/-RW,DVD+/-R,CD-R,CD-RW,DVD-RAM
  • Reads: BD-ROM,BD-R,BD-RE,DVD-ROM,DVD+/-RW,DVD+/-R,Photo CD,CD-DA,CD-Extra,CD-Text,CD-R,CD-RW,DVD-RAM
  • MTBF 60.000 hours


Measurements of the ASUS SBC-04D1S-U are 157 x 142 x 21 mm, weight is 142 gram. Aside from it’s cool design there is nothing special to report.

The ASUS SBC-04D1S-U should be available in two weeks, price is about 185 euros.

More info about the ASUS SBC-04D1S-U here at the Asus homepage…

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Pentax Optio W80

Juni 27th, 2009

Pentax Optio W80

The Pentax Optio W80 is a new “tough” camera mady by Pentax. The technical Specifications of the Pentax Optio W80 are as follows:

Technical specifications

  • 12.1MP
  • 5x optical Zoom
  • Video in 720p@30fps
  • ISO 64-6400
  • Macro mode
  • Face recognition
  • 9-point AF
  • 1/1500s up to 4s
  • SD card slot
  • USB 2.0


Aside from the technical specifications the Pentax Optio W80 can take a bit of punishment. It is water proof up to 5m, you can drop it from 1m, it’s dust proof and works fine even in temperatures down to -10°C. Measurements of the Pentax Optio W80 are 99.5 x 56 x 24.5 mm, weight is 150g.

Available in Japan starting July the Pentax Optio W80 has a price tag of about 300 euros. It’ll be available in blue, red and grey.

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The Pentax Optio W80 at the Pentax website…

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Buffalo 16GB 5mm USB memory stick

Juni 24th, 2009

Buffalo 16GB 5mm USB memory stick

Buffalo announced a new 16GB 5mm USB memory stick (RUF2-PS16G), thr product range of the 5mm memory sticks now covers 2-16GB. Available in the next day shops list if for a price of about 96 euros.

The small USB memory stick will be available in red, black and white.

Pictures: Buffalo 16GB 5mm USB memory stick

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Buffalo 16GB 5mm USB memory stickBuffalo 16GB 5mm USB memory stick

More info (Japanese) here at the Buffallo homepage…

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Eizo FlexScan SX2462W

Juni 23rd, 2009

Eizo FlexScan SX2462W

The Eizo FlexScan SX2462W is a new 24″ display made by Eizo. It covers 98% of the Adobe RGB color space, making it suitable even for professionals. The technical specifications of the Eizo FlexScan SX2462W are as follows:

Technical specifications

  • Size 24″
  • 1920×1200 pixels
  • IPS panel
  • Contrast ratio 850:1
  • Response time 5ms (grey-to-grey)
  • Response time 13ms (black-white-black)
  • Viewing angles 178 ° / 178 ° 
  • Brightness 270cd/m²
  • 2 DVI-I ports (HDPC)
  • 1 display port (HDPC)
  • 16-Bit internal processing, 12-Bit LUT
  • USB Hub with 2 ports


Power consumption is 48 watts when used and 0.7 watts in stand-by. The display has a weight of 7.1Kg, the stand an additional 3.6Kg.

Available in Japan right now (US and Europe might follow soon) the price of the Eizo FlexScan SX2462W is about 750 euros. It comes with a 5-year warranty. Casing is available in black and grey.

More information on the Eizo FlexScan SX2462W here at the  Eizo homepage…

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LG GW550 announced

Juni 19th, 2009

LG GW550

LG announced the LG GW550, a Windows Mobile smartphone. The known technical specifications of the LG GW550 are:

Technical specifications

  • 2.4″ QVGA display (240×320)
  • GSM 850/900/1800/1900
  • UMTS 850/1900/2100
  • HSUPA 2.0
  • HSDPA 7.2Mbps
  • Stereo speakers
  • 3MP camera
  • second VGA camera 


Measurements of the LG GW550 are 116,3 x 61,5 x 12mm. It is equipped with a 1.300mAh battery.

Picture: back of the LG GW550

LG GW550

No word about availability and price of the LG GW550, yet.

(via LG and Tech2.com)

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ASUS VH196D and ASUS VH192D

Juni 18th, 2009

ASUS_VH196DASUS_VH192D

The ASUS VH196D and ASUS VH192D are two new “Green IT” displays made by Asus. Aside from being “green” (Less mercury, just under 30 watts power consumption) the technical specifications of the ASUS VH196D and ASUS VH192D are as follows:

Technical specifications

Both displays:

  • Response time 5ms
  • Brightness 300cd/m²
  • Contrast ratio 10.000:1

ASUS VH196D

  • 19″ 1440×900 (16:10)
  • Viewing angles: 160° (H) / 160° (V)
  • D-SUB
  • Measurements: 445 x 387 x 205 mm
  • Weight: 4,3 Kg

ASUS VH192D

  • 18.5″ 1366×768 (16:9)
  • Viewing angles: 170° (H) / 160° (V)
  • D-SUB, mic
  • integrated speakers
  • Measurements: 442 x 387 x 210 mm
  • Weight: 4,2 Kg

ASUS VH196D picture:

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ASUS VH192D picture:

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Both displays are available now. The ASUS VH196D has a price of 139 euros, the ASUS VH192D a price of 129 euros.

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Samsung Louvre B7610 (Samsung OmniaPRO B7610)

Juni 15th, 2009

Samsung Omnia Pro (B7610)

The Samsung B7610 (Louvre B7610) seems to be the device Samsung is going to sell as Samsung OmniaPRO. The technical specifications of the Samsung B7610 / Samsung OmniaPRO B7610 are as follows:

Technical specifications

  • 3.5″ AMOLED Display (800×480)
  • 800Mhz CPU (likely S3C6410 + MSM6250 baseband)
  • 5.1MP cam with LED-flash
  • Slide Out keyboard
  • TV out
  • 3.5mm Jack
  • MicroUSB
  • Bluetooth
  • GPS
  • Divx/WMV/H.264 acceleration
  • GPS/WIFI/HSDPA/HSUPA/BT
  • FM Radio
  • DNLA support
  • 1GB internal memory
  • SDHC card slot (up to 32GB)
  • 1500mAh battery


The Samsung B7610 / Samsung OmniaPRO B7610 is well-equipped and the design looks Samsung-typical elegant. Nice that there is a real 3.5mm Jack on the device. It seems that there will be a black and a somewhat dark red version of the Omnia Pro.

More pictures of the Samsung B7610 / Samsung OmniaPRO B7610:

Samsung B7610 / Samsung Omnia ProSamsung B7610 (Omnia Pro)

Available in August there is no word about the price of the Samsung B7610 / Samsung OmniaPRO B7610.

(via B3D Forum)

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Eizo FlexScan EV2333W-H

Juni 13th, 2009

Eizo FlexScan EV2333W-H

The Eizo FlexScan EV2333W-H is a new display made by Eizo. The technical specifications of the Eizo FlexScan EV2333W-H are as follows:

Technical specifications

  • Size 23″
  • 1920×1080 Pixel (Full HD)
  • Contrast ratio 3.000:1
  • Brightness 300cd/m²
  • Response time 7ms
  • Viewing angles h/v 172°/172°
  • VGA out
  • DVI-D (HDCP)
  • Display Port


The Eizo FlexScan EV2333W-H is available in light grey and  black and will hit the stores in Japan in July. Price will be about 550 euros. Looks pretty strong and ergonomic.

Eizo FlexScan EV2333W-H

More information on the Eizo FlexScan EV2333W-H here at the Eizo website…

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Samsung WB1000

Juni 11th, 2009

Samsung WB1000

The Samsung WB1000 is a new digital camera made by Samsung featuring analogue gauges to display battery and memory capacity. The technical specifications of the Samsung WB1000 are as follows:

Technical specifications

  • 12.2MP  1/2.33-inch CCD
  • 5x Zoom (Schneider-KREUZNACH lens)
  • 3″ TFT 460.000 pixels
  • Video in 720p (H.264 format)
  • ISO 3200 (3MP resolution)
  • HDMI
  • Face recognition
  • Image stabilizer OIS + DIS

Look at the cool analogue gauges of the Samsung WB1000:

Samsung WB1000

Measurements of the Samsung WB1000 are 97 mm x 61 mm x 21 mm, weight is 160g.

Samsung WB1000

Price of the WB1000 will be around 350 euros, it’ll be available in black and silver.

More information on the Samsung WB1000 here at the Samsung website…

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iPhone 3G S

Juni 8th, 2009

iPhone 3G S

Apple introduced the new Apple iPhone 3G S (“S” for speed). Some of the specifications of the iPhone 3G S are:

  • Measurements:  115.5 x 62.1 x 12.3 mm
  • Weight: 135g 
  • Display: 3.5″ multitouch display 480×320 pixels
  • 16/32GB
  • UMTS/HSDPA (850, 1900, 2100 MHz)
  • GSM/EDGE (850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz)
  • HSDPA 7.2Mbps
  • Wi-Fi (802.11b/g)
  • Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR
  • A-GPS
  • Accelerometer
  • Voice Control Interface
  • Proximity sensor
  • Ambient light sensor
  • Cut, Copy & Paste
  • GeoTagging (photo and video)


The iPhone 3G S will be available in the US starting June, 19th. Starting August the iPhone 3G S will be introduced in over 80 countries. Prices for th US will be 199$ for th 15GB version and 299$ for the 32GB version (with contract).

More images of the Apple iPhone 3G S: (All images Courtesy of Apple)

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iPhone 3G S

iPhone 3G S

 

More information about the Apple iPhone 3G S here on the Apple website…

German? More info here and here.

(via engadget)

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