Dell Streak, Is It Getting Close to The Stores?

Since the CES 2010 in Las Vegas, many gadget enthusiasts have been waiting for the new product from Dell, The Dell Streak. Its size is in the middle between smartphone and regular tablet - vivid, 5-inch diagonal screen. so basically it is a pocket size tablet. The price in the US maybe between $500 and $600.

It is packed with a lot of features:

• Operating System: Android (multi-touch UI, maybe version 2.2)
• Processor: fast Qualcomm Snapdragon QSD8250, 1GHz
• Display: a sharp 5-inch capacitive multi-touch WVGA (800x480) display for a great full-screen experience
• 5 MP autofocus camera with dual LED flash that offers easy point & shoot capability and quick uploads toYoutube, Flickr, Facebook and more
• Memory: may have 256MB RAM or 512MB RAM
• Video capture: 720p
• Conectivity: Integrated 3G, Wi-Fi, (802.11b/g), Bluetooth 2.1, UMTS /GPRS /EDGE class 12 GSM radio with link speeds of HSDPA 7.2 Mbps /HSUPA
• A user-accessible Micro SD slot expandable up to 32GB
• VGA front-facing camera enables video chat functionality
• Google Voice support
• Integrated Google Map with voice-activated search, turn-by-turn navigation, street and satellite view 

Source: International Business Times and Direct2Dell

Kōsoku - Retractable Dog Leash from Quirqy

Walking your dog in the park or on the street has never been this comfortable (for your dog and for you), with the invention of Kōsoku dog leash from Quirqy. Your search for the perfect dog leash is over! Just for information, there is nothing electronic in it. At first glance I thought there were small cables inside the leash connected to the handle... 

The fine features of Quirqy Kōsoku:

• Fully retractable 6-foot long leash
• Reflective 3M tape surface for extra visibility
• Side pocket to hold doggy “waste” bags
• Shock-absorbent neoprene and durable nylon canvas wrapped around a semi-rigid core for strength and flexibility
• Designed for dogs up to 90 lbs.

Price $37 at Quirqy Kōsoku

New Kindle WiFi/3G - 3rd Generation

Amazon just released its new version of e-book reader Kindle that make the competition in this market is getting tough, as they come cheaper and cheaper with newest features. The new Kindle comes in two version: the Kindle WiFi costs $139, and Kindle with both WiFi and 3G costs $189 (the same price as the previous Kindle 3G only).

The features:

• New, high-contrast E-ink screen
• Read in bright sunlight
• Lighter than a paperback
• Holds 3,500 books
• Battery life of up to one month
• Free 3G wireless. No annual contracts, no monthly fees
• Global 3G coverage
• Built-in WiFi
• Connect to Wi-Fi hotspots at home or on the road.
• Quieter page turn buttons
• Share meaningful passages
• Simple to use - no setup, no software to install, no computer required
• Massive Selection, over 630,000 books
• Free, out-of-copyright books
• Low book prices
• Over 510,000 books are $9.99 or less, including 80 current New York Times Best Sellers
• Free book samples
• Read-to-Me feature
• Improved PDF Reader

[ amazon.com ]

iHolder iPad Stand (WiFi/WiFi+3G)

If you want to use your iPad for traveling it is perfect to use it as it is without any other accessories. But if you use it at home you may want to have a feel of using a desktop computer, so now there is  iHolder iPad Stand. You can easily adjust the iHolder to your desired viewing level.

iHolder features:

• Make iPads look like an iMac
• Rotating stand for convenient horizontal or vertical viewing
• Three adjustable viewing angles
• Strong and bendable polycarbonate grip pads for iPad
• Light-weight, aircraft-grade, scratch-resistant, anodized aluminum stand base

 Price: $49.99, sold by Pyramid Distribution.

[ pyramidistribution.com ]

Vuzik Wrap 920 3D Video Eyewear

If you are not satisfied watching your favorite movie on a tiny screen on the plane or on your train trip, now there is a great gadget that you can buy for $ 349.95 (USD).

The Vuzik Wrap 920 is an advanced video eyeglasses. The view on these glasses is equivalent to 63" cinema screen and allow you to watch video in 2-D or 3-D. It also work if you wear prescription glasses.

For gamers, you can play games by plugging it to your iPod, smartphone or laptop. A built in 3-D head movement tracker makes your gaming experience alive.

[ http://www.vuzix.com ]