Recently, Logitech introduced the new Logitech Cordless Keyboard for Wii licensed by Nintendo. Sporting a compact and slim design, this new keyboard features 2.4 GHz wireless technology. It is a must have accessory for chat-oriented games and the Wii Internet Channel.

“One of the big reasons Wii has been so successful is the social element of the games and applications,” said Ruben Mookerjee, Logitech’s director of product marketing for gaming. “Our new keyboard helps families experience the Internet in the living room – and it will make chatting with online friends simple in popular games, such as Animal Crossing.”

Complimenting the clean and stylish appeal of the Wii game console and Wii remote, the new keyboard brought out by Logitech provides a comfortable typing experience with its full-size primary keys. The new Logitech Cordless Keyboard is easy to set up and can be used by simply plugging the mini-receiver into the console.

The Logitech Cordless Keyboard for Wii will be available in the U.S. and Europe from August 2008 onwards at a suggested retail price of $ 49.99.

Super Talent technology has recently introduced its latest edition PICO-C Gold, 24-carat gold plated, water proof USB drive that weighs less than a nickel. It is smaller than an SD card and you can even store more than 2,000 MP3 songs.

The super Talent utilizes chip-on-board technology to press 8GB of flash into an extraordinarily petite 31.3mm x 12.4mm x 3.4mm gold plated steel case. It is a surprise resistant, water proof and comes with up to 200X transfer speeds.

“Is it the speed, the ruggedness, the water resistance, the incredibly tiny size or the pure elegance that people like most in our Pico-C drive? Who knows? But, this combination of features and style is not offered in any other terrestrial storage device, which makes it a real craze,” commented Super Talent Marketing Director, Joe James.

The USB drives are backed with a lifetime warranty and the 8GB Pico-C gold drive will be available this week from NewBiiz and NewEgg at the cost of $40.

Microsoft might try to keep away the news of launching wireless arc mouse until its official release, but wasting all hard-bitten efforts, the word is already out in open. With its exceptional fine-tuning between portability and style, the stellar arc mouse is by now touted to be a winner amongst the rest optical jobbies. Expected to be released in September, it has already been able to grab a share of prospective buyers with its stunning looks and design. You may have hots for its deep red color, but the black and white versions too look classy and sassy. Technical information is still kept under wraps but you may get your hands on the chic mouse for just 59,95$.

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I love horror movies. So, naturally, this ghost mouse will appeal me. Offering Resolution 800dpi, the ghost mouse bears an ergonomic and unique design. It features:

• Plug and play
• Size: 100 * 80 * 30mm
• Support Windows 98SE/2000/ME/XP/VISTA
• USB interface
• Weight: 60g

Buffalo has recently released its new keyboard wireless telegraphy; the BSKBW01SB that puts lets you take benefit of the solar energy. The customers can now use their keyboard in any condition with a LAN party. It comes with amazing accessories that allows you to use it with your laptop and PC adding functionbality.

The Buffalo solar keyboard comes with solar panel adjustment feature that provides liquid and you can get rid of spare batteries. The keyboard has 17 hot keys and operates in the usual 2.4 GHz frequency. It has positions 10 off meters. It is a very cheap keyboard and you can buy it to enjoy its high tech features with ease.

The Buffalo solar keyboard will be available soon in the market and the customers can purchase it to carry it along with their laptops anywhere without any tension of battery charging.

Via: Journal Geek

D-link the famous networking solutions provider has recently announced its latest first DivX connected™ device. It is a powerful, open media platform that lets you to have a great experience and control PC based digital media on your TV with the help of a remote control.

The DivX media player is capable of being embedded within a lot of electronic devices, such as digital televisions, set-up boxes, Blu-ray DVD players and many more. The platform with SDKs allows the users to customize the look and feel of their media experience and even create plug-ins to a world of internet services including Google Maps, Last fm, faceback and a lot more.

The high-end device comes with awesome features, such as:

• Fast, initiative remote controlled TV interface
• Connects to TV using HDMI
• WEP, WPA and WPA2 wireless security supported
• Supported images formats include JPEG, Xvid and WMV9
• Connects to the home network via 802.11g, wi-fi or Ethernet cable

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D-LINK FIRST DIVX CONNECTED MEDIA PLAYER

Now keep your projector hanged anywhere you want! From now onwards your table, ceiling or wall; anything will be a perfect place for your projector to be fixed as the Orbiter Projector Mount is all set to make your task easier. It allows your projector or flat screen to stay hidden then rotate into place.

Let us trace it specifications to know something more interesting about the Orbiter Projector Mount:

• Available in two sizes, Models A and B, to fit projectors up to 26 lbs
• Can also be used for video conferencing cameras, speakers, etc
• Conceals projector and rotates it into the “show” position
• Uniquely versatile, ingenious design—fits in small cavities

So, go for an Orbiter Projector Mount now and install your projector in an angled ceiling or even into a wall or table!

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With the most compact design but yet the greatest possible extension Draper has newly launched its FlatScreen Display Lifts. You will find the FlatScreen lifts far superior than any other model currently available as it is equipped with significantly more compact “stored” dimensions. The interior dimensions of the cabinet need to exceed the height of the stored lift by two inches only. Thus, all three Draper’s FlatScreen lifts namely, FSL-F-42, FSL-F-50, FSL-F-65 offer more flexibility for the installer or furniture manufacturer.

The exclusive features offered by Draper’s New FlatScreen Lifts are:

• Vertical extension up to 148% of its stored height
• Travel Speed is 1-3/8″ per second
• Overall height: 29.75″
• Overall depth: 4″
• Optional RS232/IR control
• Lifting capacity is 210 lbs.

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Draper Unvieled New FlatScreen Lifts

Draper and Fine Art Tapestries recently joined hands to launch Fine Art for FlatScreens. Cover up your flat screen completely until you want to expose it to the world.

Customize your fine art for the flatscreen using your favorite pictures or logos. It not only integrates flawlessly into décor of your room but also brings rich design and texture to your room. Motorized roller mounts the tapestry which disappears at a single touch. The front and side faces can also be covered with vinyl wall coverings or wallpaper.

Every PictureWeave tapestry embrace eight miles of 100% cotton giving it a rich look. It complements your decorating scheme with rectilinear cornice in five laminate finishes. So cover your flatscreen with a beautiful memory.

Via: DraperInc

Electro-Voice, in the recent InfoComm 2008 demonstrated its RE97-2Tx ear style headworn microphone. This attractive microphone is designed to be quite attractive which by its omni directional polar pattern provides a clean and accurate sonic quality and uniform output. You can wear this microphone quite comfortably as it comes as a two-ear hook design with a band behind the head for complete comfort and stability in any performance. This makes the microphone boom to be placed on the left or right side of the mouth.

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Electro-Voice RE97-2Tx ear style headworn microphone at InfoComm 2008

The new GefenTV Home Theater Scaler Pro Switches can now be seen at the InfoComm 2008. Designed to offer three separate functions in a single-box solution, GefenTV Home Theater Scaler Pro Switches coverts component and composite or s video inputs to the enhanced HDMI v1.3 format.

"No matter how technology progresses, the one thing that remains constant for enthusiasts is the desire for the best picture possible. We’re thrilled that Gefen has enhanced their new scaler with the amazing processing power of Realta HQV," said Silicon Optix’s CEO and President, Jim Mannos.

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GefenTV Home Theater Scaler Pro switches

Vutec Corporation, the leader in video projection screen technology, has recently announced that it is exhibiting DecoFramea at InfoComm 2008 in booth 2019. With a new line of designer frames, DecoFrame transforms a flat panel plasma or LCD television into an elegant room accessory.

“The impressive stylish appearance inspired us to create this framing solution for flat panel displays,” stated Kevin R. Baisley, Vutec’s Vice President for Sales and Marketing. “DecoFrame preserves the integrity of room décor and the viewing experience, and is designed to accommodate a variety of interior design needs, for surface mounted video displays.”

DecoFrame comes in various sizes and elegant frame finishes. It offers you an easy and fast installation, padding for bezel protection, safety mounting, built-in IR repeater, six frame finishes and adjustability to fit most bezels. This product can be bought in different frame style, liners and images for reproduction. At present DecoFrame is available in three standard display sizes for LCD and Plasma television.

Via: Press

What would you like to do? Keep glued to your seat and stuck to your pc or would like to walk, dance and jump for typing on your PC? Even jumping over the keyboard will really be a brilliant idea as I have seen many putting on extra fat by sitting in front of their computers for the whole day. So, now here it is a giant fabric keyboard on which you can press keys by walking over.. Thanks to Maurin Donneaud who worked on this revolutionary idea!

This giant fabric keyboard has buttons in it like those of WiFi detecting backpack strap, but on a larger scale. An Arduino is used to translate each step into a button press. So friends, you will no more have to go to gym or will have to manage extra time for doing joggings and aerobics. Just jump over the keys of the keyboard, your body will be fit and so will you also finish your respective tasks in your PC! It is just a concept. Do you want it to be a reality?

Via: Hackaday

D-Link, the global leader in connectivity for small, medium and large enterprise business networking on May 14, introduced its newest product DAP-1522 Wireless Bridge. This product creates a powerful Wi-Fi bridge to the home entertainment system using the latest draft 802.11n technology. You can connect up to 4 wired devices to an existing wireless network and can see your home entertainment system lending a high performance in online games, HD transfers and much more.

A.J. Wang, Chief Technology Officer of D-Link, admits, "The DAP-1522 delivers superior wireless performance, clarity and coverage. It offers an ideal solution for creating or expanding a powerful wireless 802.11n network for virtually any networked device in the home."

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D-Link’s new DAP-1522 Wireless Bridge

Crisp cymbal crashes, wailing guitar solos, screeching tires and booming explosions; oh my God! You are in your room or jumping in a rock band show? Video games, DVDs, films, music; perhaps for you there will be nothing in this world beyond these and so, falling in love with the Sound Blaster X-If, USB 5.1 surround sound card will be just very natural.

The X-Fi CMSS-3D technology of the Sound Blaster X-If, USB 5.1 surround sound cards can make anyone throw their headphones away. The same clear and booming sound keeps on roaming in the entire room as long as the switch is on. Those using Windows Vista™, can experience a great gaming fun with the creative Alchemy.

So, go and get a Sound Blaster X-If, USB 5.1 surround sound card for your PC and watch your DVDs in cinematic surround sound with PowerDVD software. Its mind blowing DTS™ and Dolby Digital® EX decoding (free download with purchase) feature makes it more worth buying.

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Sound Blaster X-If, USB 5.1 surround sound card for your PC

Recently, VisionArt announced its new integrated audio video system. Brought out by Triad Speakers, the VisionArt Audio Solutions enhances the wide variety of décor benefits for property owners. It is a custom-made retracting fine arts canvas system that can be scaled to fit any size and shape.

Designed to conceal flat panel televisions with museum-quality, VisionArt System allows integration of a compact, high-performance front speaker system with a VisionArt unit. Offering dynamic, high fidelity sound, this system is just ideal for homes, hotels, conference rooms and office purposes.

“VisionArt fine art concealment enhances the best in room décor and now, with the option of specifying built-in high-fidelity sound, it’s even better,” said Dave Froerer, vice president of VisionArt. “From the exclusive luxury of Rosewood’s newly opened Mansions on Peachtree property in Atlanta, to the historic accuracy of the Mariemont Inn in Cincinnati, a 1920s Tudor property, VisionArt’s fine art television concealment can be tailored to any taste or to suit any style.”

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The 1T-VS-626 is the latest video scaler added to the TV One-task inventory. Capable of accepting in the incoming HDMI signal from the separate Toslink or analog stereo inputs, this new product from TV One provides maximum flexibility for systems integration.

The best thing about 1T-VS-626 is that it is compliant with both HDMI v1.1 and HDCP 1.1. It lets you enjoy a maximum resolution of 1080p and WUXGA for input as well as output. It can also accept 480i and 576i SDTV resolution. This new product also allows you to add up to 150ms of audio delay to compensate for lip sync errors.

Featuring 3D Motion Adaptive De-Interlacing, 3:2 and 2:2 Pull-Down and 50/60 Frame Rate Conversion, the 1T-VS-626 offers extremely high quality signal conversion. Its comprehensive OSD menu and buttons let you select output resolution and adjust picture quality and audio source selection.

The 1T-VS-626 is available on order at a recommended retail price of £169. With this product you get a small inline power adapter and a locking DC connector for security.

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What will you do for transforming your iPod screen into the equivalent of a large, private 44-inch home theatre and also to feel like viewing it from 9 feet? You will have to do nothing but simply to wear Vuzix IP230 iWear Virtual Theater Glasses which are made to view iPods only. You will find it just like the regular glasses but actually it delivers a high-resolution virtual display of a 44" screen. There is no need to connect it with the iPod by some extra cables, batteries, attachments or interface boxes as it draws power from the iPod’s bottom dock connector.

Let us now find out why we should consider the Vuzix IP230 iWear Virtual Theater Glasses to be the best. Its features are:

• Twin high-resolution 320×240 (230,000 pixels) LCD displays
• 24-bit true color (16 million colors)
• 3-1/2′ single cable design
• Removable, integrated speakers
• AccuTilt® viewer pivots up to 15 degrees
• 23-degree field of view
• 3/4" eye relief and 5/16" eyebox

The Vuzix IP230 iWear Virtual Theater Glasses for the iPod are thus designed in a very user friendly pattern which can be worn by anyone without any prescription for eyewear. You will not have to press any button for controlling it as it has automatic 2D/3D control. You would surely love to enjoy wearing the Vuzix IP230 iWear Virtual Theater Glasses as soon these gets available in the market.

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World’s leading manufacturer of high-end cables, AV accessories, and power conditioning products, Monster has declared that it has begun the shipping of the ScreenClean products. This new improved formula makes screen cleaning easy and safe without any scratch.

According to Jim Krueger, AEGIS COO: "Monster ScreenClean products were developed with careful consideration of the growing problem posed by disease-causing agents that are prone to exist on portable electronic devices, where the heat-rich environment and constant human handling can create optimum conditions for contamination. Monster’s research in this area has led to the incorporation of the AEGIS Microbe Shield in its ScreenClean products."

The striking features of the SCREENCLEAN are—

• Anti-microbial cleaning cloths with AEGIS Micro Shield® Technology
• Polishes touch screens and control potentially harmful bacteria and other micro-organisms
• Removes grubby fingerprints without streaking,
• Leaves screens thoroughly clean
• Comes in travel-sized bottles that are easy to carry and easily fit into a pocket or small bag

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SCREENCLEAN CLEANING CLOTH WITH ANTI-MICROBIAL

The Razer DeathAdder gaming mouse with 1800dpi 3G Infrared Sensor offers an amazing gaming experience. This is the world’s first 3G infrared sensor gaming mouse. It gives comfort while intensive gaming. With the 3G infrared sensor in the Razer DeathAdder offers movement speeds at 2.25 times faster. It bears an ergonomic right handed design. With the response time of 1ms, this mouse by Razer lets you defeat your opponents within a flick.

Its other market fetching features include 1000Hz Ultrapolling™, five independently programmable Hyperesponse™ buttons, On-The-Fly Sensitivity™ adjustment and Always-On™ mode. The Ultra-large non-slip buttons lets the users grasp the mouse conveniently.

Quick Specs:

• 16-bit ultra-wide data path
• 6400 frames per second (5.8 megapixels per second)
• 60–120 inches per second and 15g of acceleration
• Zero-acoustic Ultraslick™ Teflon feet
• Gold-plated USB connector
• Seven-foot, lightweight, non-tangle cord
• Approximate size: 128mm (length) x 70mm (width) x 42.5mm (height)

Razer DeathAdder gaming mouse requires following System Requirements:

• 35MB free hard disk space
• CD-ROM drive
• Internet connection (for driver installation)
• Mac OS X (v10.4 and above) or Windows XP/x64/Vista/Vista64
• Mac/PC with USB port

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Paradigm, the leader in speaker manufacturing has come up with its new PDR v.4 series subwoofers. Designed with added features and improved enhancements, this subwoofer series promises to deliver its best performance giving you true value or your money.

Also, known as the fourth generation of PDR subwoofers, PDR v.4 series will deliver deep bass impact and sport a remarkable improvement in its external appearance. The PDR v.4 series comprises of two models, PDR-8 and PDR-10 and they come with reinforced polymer-composite cones on the 8 ½ and 10 ½ single forward-firing drivers. This new cone material is there to ensure an excellent rigidity and superb internal damping.

“As a leader in speaker design and technology, Paradigm is committed to continuously upgrading existing product lines as our research and design team makes new breakthroughs,” said Paradigm’s Marketing Manager, Mark Aling. “Our dealers and our customers expect Paradigm to be on the cutting edge, and ‘tweaking for perfection’ has become a company mantra in this pursuit. Nowhere is this more evident than in the release of our PDR Series v.4 subwoofers.”

Both the models of the PDR v.4 series features a bypass option on the subwoofer. Moreover, they incorporate the phase alignment that allows the listeners to compensate for 180 degrees out-of-phase scenario. Its new, sleek curved edges and lifestyle-friendly design give it an ability to flex its cosmetic muscle.

The PDR-8 v.4 come in the dimension of 14 x 12 x 14-3/8 and weighs just 10.9kg. While PDR-10 v.4 measures 15-1/2 x 13-1/8 x 15-1/4 and weighs around 13.2kg. One thing common to both these models is that they consume 300 watts Dynamic Peak/ 100 watts RMS. Both PDR-8 and PDR-10 are available the market in black and silver colors.

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Panasonic Japan recently announced the launch of WZ-AV601 AV Controller priced at 312,900 Yen (tax removal 298,000 Yen). This AV controller is equipped with an audio mixer. The controller features Rating Power source AC100 V 50 Hz/60 Hz and Signal-noise ratio 80 dB or more (line /AV - voice response 1 2, 22.4 Hz audio bands - 22.4 kHz). The Controller consumes 12W of electric power.

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ASUS Taiwan has announced the launch of its latest VENTO A1 Series Chassis for excellent performance. This gaming chassis looks awesome. Built from aluminium, the ASUS VENTO A1 Chassis is handcrafted for exceptional ventilation for performance and stability. The chassis boasts a multi-way ventilation design for continuous operation. ASUS VENTO Chassis is a great work of art. It also features an LED light. Users can store upto 10 hard drives. It supports seven expansion slots and rich front I/O (four USB 2.0, one 1394 and two audio).

Specifications

• Full ATX / ATX / Micro-ATX
• Drive Bays: 4 x External 5.25″, 1 x External 3.5″, 5 x Internal 3.5″
• Front I/O Ports: USB 2.0 x 2, Audio x 2, 1394 x 1
• Expansion Slots: PCI x 7
• Ventilation Support: Front 120mm Fan x 1, Rear 120mm Fan x 1, Side 120mm Fan x 1
• PSU Support
• PS2 Form Factor

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Sony recently launched its BlueTooth Laser Mouse VGPBMS33W with a stylish design. This smooth mouse is a delight to hold. It endows you with a relaxed computing experience. Use it on any surface and don’t worry about maintaining accurate movement of pointer, thanks to the laser technology.

Sit comfortably on your couch 32ft away and enjoy low friction mouse. Compatible with Windows Vista, XP Home and Professional with integrated Bluetooth functionality, the mouse with non-stick PTFE sole ensures that the hands are not strained. The VGPBMS33W operates on power save mode, which enhances the battery life. Offering a sensor resolution of 800 dots per inch and a frequency band of 2.4GHz, the mouse is the ultimate in offering comfort.

Use the mouse continuously for 4 months as it boasts 2 AA batteries. Available in White Color, the mouse is reasonably priced at $89.99 and is surely going to make waves in Bluetooth market.

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JL Audio has brought out a TW5 subwoofer drivers to create good bass . Casted in alloy frame these subwoofer drivers have extremely shallow mounting depth (2.5 inches). JL Audio TW5 features high power handling, injection molded, Mica-Filled Polypropylene Cone with Santoprene Surround and DMA-Optimized Motor Designs. Extremely Small Sealed Enclosure Volume Requirements, High Power Handling and Long Linear Excursion Capability are some other characteristics of JL Audio TW5 that make it user’s perfect choice.

It is far more ambitious to attain splendid low frequency performance in confined space. Small subwoofer driver (6.5-inch or 8-inch models) is the solution to handle this. In case, higher output is desired, then a more powerful solution is needed. This is just where the new TW5 subwoofers are adjustable….accompanied by an innovative performance in the most crocked space applications. TW5 designs are modified for super small box.

12TW5-3 is scheduled to be available in 3rd Quarter 2008 at an MSRP $449.95 with a nominal diameter of 12 in. (300 mm) and mounting depth of 2.5 in. (63.5 mm).

Quick Specs:

• Voice Coil Diameter: 5.5-in. (140 mm)
• Rec. Sealed Enclosure: 0.625 cu.ft. (17.7 l)
• Xmax: 0.36 in. (9.1 mm) one-way, linear
• Continuous Power Handling: 500 W
• Impedance: Single 3 ohm

13TW5-3 can be in your hand in April 2008 by paying $549.95. It features impedance of Single 3 ohm, Nominal Diameter 13.5 in. (345 mm), Mounting Depth 2.5 in. (63.5 mm), Continuous Power Handling 600 W and Voice Coil Diameter 7.0-in. (178 mm).

Other technologies employed in the subwoofers include Patented “Concentric Tube” Suspension Design and Patented “Floating Cone Attach Method” Technology.

Via: Press