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Posted Jan 30th 2008 6:07PM by Nilay Patel
Filed under: Digital Cameras We’re not certain why Sony didn’t include the Cyber-shot DSC-W110 with all the other pre-PMA camera updates it hit us with the other day, but here it is, in titillating shady scan form. The shooter boasts 7.2 “effective” megapixel resolution, 4x optical zoom, a 2.5-inch LCD, a Carl Zeiss lens, ISO3200 sensitivity, and face detection software that distinguishes between kids and adults. No word on price (probably lower than the W120’s $200), but it’ll hit in the May with the rest of its Cyber-shot bretheren.

The Helio Mysto by Samsung is a slim slider phone offering a 2 megapixel camera as well as the following features:

* CDMA 800/1900MHz
* EV-DO
* 2.2″ 262k color TFT, 240×320 pixel resolution
* Video Record/Playback
* MMS/SMS/IM
* POP/IMAP/SMTP
* Bluetooth 2.0
* 100MB Memory
* microSD card slot
* Speakerphone
* built-in GPS receiver
* HTML web browser

Via MobileBurn.

Sharp has presented a lightweight (132g) handset for the Asian market, it is full of good features but sadly it can only be purchased in that part of the world.

The 922SH has two options for wireless connections - bluetooth to transfer files from one device to the other, and HDSPA so you can get connected to the internet. The 1-Seg service is good enough to receive audio and video signals, which means that you can either listen to radio or watch TV.

Since the Sharp 922SH can receive plenty of video content, it must have a good screen, and that is when the 3.5-inch display (with 480 x 854 resolution) joins the party.

It comes with four different colors including pearl white, metallic black, bronze gold and pearl pink.

PS - a QWERTY keyboard is also part of the handset that is suppose to be launched on March.

Via AVING

I remember when I was in Jr. High. My PE teacher needed me to take something to the office. He didn’t have a hall pass handy, so he wrote it on the palm of my hand. How many of us have written down brief notes on our hands so as not to forget them? Now there’s a clever To-Do Tatoo which puts a to-do list where you’ll never lose it.

From a fun company called FRED, the dozen or so To-Do forms can be applied to your body anywhere you want it, and it also includes a skin-safe, washable-ink gel pen. Other cool items they sell include the “Cool Shooters Shot Glass Mold,” “Ice Kabob Swizzle Sticks,” “Chopstick Kids” (chopsticks for kids), a hub cap shaped flying disc called the Studebarker, and the “Batter Finger,” which is a handy silicone spatula in the shape of a finger so testing of the cake batter can ensue without sticking a dirty finger in the mix.

But my favorite? A watch with the face of the Almighty called “Jesus, look at the time!” Most of Fred products seem to be very kid friendly and run under $20. Many are also available at online retailers including Amazon.com

Just because pet lovers travel a lot, doesn’t mean they have to inconvience neighbors or put their pets in a kennel so they don’t die of starvation. With iSeePet360, travelers who have pets can now feed and water their canine or feline loved ones with the power of the internet through remote desktop or some other remote internet application.

The USB powered Remote Pet feeder comes with a built in webcam so you can keep an eye on Fido while the feeder can be programmed to dispense food up to eight times a day, seven days a week. Setup is fairly straight forward as it plugs directly into a computer’s USB port. The Pet Feeder can be accessed via the Internet through the USB connection. The feed hopper is fairly large as well, being ideal for dogs over 15 pounds. And the feeder doesn’t just dump the food either, it parcels it out, slowly, over the course of several minutes with a slow-moving auger.

And the software will also email users periodical photos from the feeder at scheduled times so that users can check up on their pets eating habits.

Cost is a hefty $298 ($300 in disguise) and is available through Smart Home.

Hat tip: Oh Gizmo!

Posted Jan 30th 2008 3:32PM by Donald Melanson
Filed under: Tablet PCs General Dynamics Itronix sure took their time producing a follow-up to its original Duo-Touch tablet pc, but it has finally come though, with its new Duo-Touch II offering a fairly sizable leap after that nearly three year dry spell. It’s still far from a powerhouse, however, with it boasting a 1.2 GHz Core Duo U2500 processor and a max 2GB of RAM, although that’s somewhat made up for by its extensive connectivity options, including 3G support and GPS in addition to the usual WiFi and Bluetooth. Most importantly, the die-case magnesium unit should also be more than rugged enough for all but the most demanding users, with it meeting or exceeding MIL-STD 810F durability standards and thoroughly sealed to keep water and dust out. Just be prepared to shell out for all that durability, with the tablet set to demand a full $3,595 when it becomes available in March.

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Posted Jan 30th 2008 5:57PM by Nilay Patel
Filed under: Portable Audio
You’ll be needing some appropriately shady headphones to plug into all that leaked Sony audio gear we just showed you, and we’ve got you covered with info on a whole host of new headphones that’ll hit in April. The MDR-AS20J, MDR-AS40EX, and MDR-AS50G all loop buds around your ears, while the MDR-AS30G drapes you down with some big ol’ cans. Also leaked are the MS-AS100W buds, which look like a cross between classic Walkman headphones and in-ear monitors, while the MDR-EX700 does it straight-up in-ear style with seven different silicon sleeves for proper fitting. No pricing yet, but it looks like a strong lineup — but we’ll wait to see how these all sound before giving up our Ultimate Ears. Check ‘em all out in the gallery below.

Gallery: The hits keep coming with leaked Sony headphones

Posted Jan 30th 2008 4:13PM by Donald Melanson
Filed under: Peripherals While it won’t reduce your carbon footprint as much as something like, say, the HumanCar, the folks behind the Ecobutton seem to think their new device will do its small part nonetheless, even if it’s actual necessity may be somewhat in question. Apparently, the device will let you switch your PC to “ecomode” at the press of a button, although exactly what that is and how it differs from your usual sleep or hibernation mode is a bit of a mystery. The button seemingly does something to your PC, however, as the FAQ warns that some older computers and certain HP PCs may have trouble reactivating due to BIOS issues. No word as to when they’ll be available directly to consumer just yet, but those looking to turn ‘em into a business opportunity can order some now from “recognized promotional gift distributors” for between $12 and $18 apiece depending on the quantity.

[Via OhGizmo]