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Garmin Nuvi 360 GPS Super Unit
Posted by Andru Edwards Categories: GPS, Portable Audio / Video, Transportation, Wireless / WiFi,
For those out there that have to push it to the extreme just a bit, the Garmin Nuvi 360 GPS device is right up your alley. Rather than opting to be a great GPS unit, the Nuvi 360 also plays MP3s and audio books, and also includes a language converter, picture viewer, world clock, currency converter, anti-theft lock, and has built-in Bluetooth. Oh, and of course, it has maps that will guide you all through the USA, Canada, Puerto Rico, as well as a couple other places in North America. Add to that a super thin form factor, coming in at 3.8 by 2.0 by 0.8 inches and weighing just 5.1 ounces, and it seems we have a winner here. I mean, the touch screen is cool, and SD card support is great for a couple of the add-on features too…but the price - ouch. The Garmin Nuvi 360 sells for a staggering $965 USD, although you can find it cheaper, but not by much. If you have nine hundred bucks laying around, or are looking for what may be the ultimate in portable gear, check out the Nuvi 360.
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| Nuvi 360 Product page
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Mustek Ships New Bluetooth Dongle
Posted by Nino Marchetti Categories: PC / Laptop, Wireless / WiFi, USB,
There’s a new Bluetooth dongle out today from Mustek for providing wireless connectivity between PCs and Bluetooth enabled devices. The MBT-D120 Bluetooth Wireless Dongle is priced at $24.95.
The MBT-D120 allows one to create a wireless network of up to seven Bluetooth devices with a PC via a USB interface and offers a reported data transmission rate of 723kb/sec. It has a lightweight and modern design and offers a range of up to 330 feet. The dongle also comes with Windows compatible Bluetooth management software.
Read More | Mustek MBT-D120 Product Page
Samsung’s HelmetCam Goes Wireless
Posted by James DeRuvo Categories: Cameras, Portable Audio / Video, Wireless / WiFi,
All those Shaun White wannabees who went out and bought the Samsung HelmetCam to record their radical moves on the half pipe seem to have jumped the gun a bit too soon. Even though it’s remote camera lens could be mounted anywhere, it was handicapped by the USB cable connection it required.
Well, no more. The upgraded version, the HelmetCam SC-X210WL, goes wireless, has a fifteen foot range, and uses RF technology for high bandwidth without sacrificing battery life. That means that thrashers can cut a 720 and not get tangled up in the video cable running to a camera in their pocket.
The 1-GB model costs $679 and will be available in September. Not in time for the XGames, sadly.
Read More | HelmetCam Product Page via Sci-Fi Tech
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Bleeding Edge Byte 023: Linksys 802.11n Router, Other Linksys Products
Posted by Andru Edwards Categories: Features, Internet, PC / Laptop, Videocasts, Wireless / WiFi,
If you are looking to speed up your network, 802.11n is the future. The question is, has the future already arrived, or should we wait until it is officially accepted and announced? We talk with Linksys about their new pre-N router, as well as a few of their other new networking prodcuts, and get their take on the whole 802.11n debacle in this episode.
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Sony Adds New Home Entertainment Products
Posted by Nino Marchetti Categories: Corporate News, Home Entertainment, Wireless / WiFi,
Sony yesterday announced a new wireless streaming music player and 2.1 channel home theater system. The new wireless CPF-IX001 is priced at around $300 and will be available in August, while the DAV-X1V home theater system will be out at the same time for around $1,000.
The CPF-IX001 is a compact, wireless streaming music player which micro speakers and a subwoofer. It can be networked to PC and 802.11 b/g access point for direct playback of music stored on a computer’s hard drive as well as being compatible with a variety of music download services. The CPF-IX001 does a variety of network related functions once connected, including creating its own IP address, streaming to other players around the home and searching for music files so they can be accessed by options like artist or genre. The device also makes use of a power line transmission technology to provide power to both the main unit and its subwoofer while transmitting audio signals to the subwoofer, creating a smaller footprint.
The DAV-X1V, meanwhile, is a 2.1 channel home theater system offering a five-disc DVD/CD/SA-CD changer, video upscaling to 720p/1080i, a HDMI interface, virtual surround sound, connectivity for a portable audio player, automatic speaker configuration, coaxial and optical digital inputs, component output, two composite A/V inputs and single composite and S-Video outputs.
Read More | Sony Press Release
Bleeding Edge Byte 020: Sonos ZP80 Bundle Review
Posted by Andru Edwards Categories: Features, Home Entertainment, Portable Audio / Video, Product Reviews, Videocasts, Wireless / WiFi,
The Sonos ZonePlayer P80 Bundle is the first sub-$1000 Sonos package available, although it technically retails for $999 USD. If you haven’t heard, Sonos allows you to stream music throughout your household by placing ZonePlayers wherever you want to hear your tunes. Using a proprietary networking spec, ZonePlayers connect to your audio library, and can be mixed and matched. You control everything using your PC or the Sonos remote. How does it perform? We take a look in this episode.
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D-Link Introduces 3G Wireless Webcam
Posted by John Goulden Categories: Broadband, Internet, Wireless / WiFi,
D-Link’s newest webcam is fairly typical is many regards. It supports 802.11b/g and 10/100 Ethernet, has low light sensitivity down to 0.5 lux, and offers up to 640x480 resolution at 30fps. What does set it apart is its built in web server that allows you to directly connect and view streaming video from your 3G enabled cell phone or handheld device. Since the camera connects to the Internet through your home/work network, it’s only limited by your 3G service area.
The DCS-2120 is equipped with a 1/4-inch CMOS sensor, and while that isn’t as good as other webcams that may have CCD’s, it should be more than adequate for the task at hand. Other features include software which allows you to monitor up to sixteen webcams, 4x digital zoom, a motion-sensor mode that only records when movement is sensed, and a snapshot feature.
Full specifications after the jump.
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Read More | D-Link
Dell Latitude D420 Offers 7 Hours Of Battery Life
Posted by John Goulden Categories: Broadband, Corporate News, PC / Laptop, Wireless / WiFi,
Today Dell introduced the Latitude D420, designed to succeed their Latitude X1 as the company’s premier ultraportable notebook. While slightly heaver and larger than the X1, the D420 offers more features and options like a D-family docking port, optional integrated broadband (HSDPA or EVDO), an optional biometric fingerprint reader, greater memory capacity (1.5GB), a PC Card slot (Type I and II), and dual-core processors which will be available later this summer.
Dell claims over seven hours of battery life on the D420, but be aware that their testing was performed not with the base 4-cell battery, but the optional 9-cell battery which adds almost one-half pound to the total weight. Still, a 3.5 pound notebook that can operate for around seven hours is nothing to be ashamed of.
The most notable absence on the D420 is the lack of an optical drive, a trait shared with the X1. However, as if to reward us for good behavior, the new model comes with a much needed PC Card slot which was sorely lacking on the X1.
The Latitude D420 is available now and pricing starts at $1,149 USD.
Latitude D420 Specifications
SYSTEM
Processor:
Intel Core Solo U1300 Processor (1.06GHz)
Memory:
One Memory slot offering up to 1.5GB
Memory Bandwidth:
533MHz
Graphics:
Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 950 (Up to 224MB shared memory)
Display:
UltraSharp WXGA (1280 x 800 resolution)
Additional specifications after the jump.
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Read More | Dell
The Philips Streamium Networked Alarm Clock
Posted by John Goulden Categories: Home Entertainment, Smart Home, Music, Wireless / WiFi,
With a sleek, sophisticated looking exterior the new Philips Streamium WAK3300 is an alarm clock with 802.11g wireless networking built in. The wireless networking provides the connection to Philips’ Wireless Music System, which includes their WACS700 Media Center that was announced during CES 2005. Using the WACS700 as a source, the WAK3300 can stream music for your listening pleasure, or merely provide variety for your morning wake-up call. Unfortunately, it seems that this also precludes the use of any other media server as a source for the Streamium WAK3300.
Additional details are a bit scare and no pricing or availability is known at this time.
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| Philips via Pocket-lint
Unlock The Voyeur Inside With The Wireless Camera Hunter
Posted by John Goulden Categories: Cameras, Portable Audio / Video, Wireless / WiFi,
With so many wireless devices in use, it’s a safe assumption that your daily travels take you within range of more than a few wireless surveillance cameras. Even without spending a bundle, companies like D-Link, Linksys and Hawking Tech offer wireless cameras for the masses, so you know they’re out there. . . watching . . . you. To take advantage of all of those cameras and help satisfy the voyeur among us comes the Wireless Camera Hunter.
The Wireless Camera Hunter is pocket sized at 2.75” x 4.75” x 1.5” and can scan wireless video frequencies in less than five seconds. Dual antennas help the device to lock on to wireless signals up to 500 feet away, and the 2.5” LCD is large enough to get your Peeping Tom fix.
Camera specifications are as follows:
* Full Range Frequency Scanning from 900 MHz 2.52 GHz
* 2.5 High Resolution Monitor
* LCD Display Shows Frequency and User Setting Details
* Full Range Video Protocol auto-switching for PAL/ NTSC, CCIR/EIA
* Power 4 AA Batteries (not included) or External AC Adapter
* Auto and Manual Scanning Modes
* Fine Tuning Rocker Switch for use after alert
* Battery life indicator on LCD
* Antenna Sensitivity Indicator on LCD
* Audible Alarm On/Off Indicator on LCD
All of this countersurveillance luvin’ comes at a price though. A painful $499.95 price to be exact.
Read More | BrickHouse Security via Engadget
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