iPad with Front-Facing Camera in Advanced Testing Stage

After releasing the new iPod with dual cameras and retina screen, the new version of iPad with this built-in video camera and support for FaceTime may come by the first quarter of next year. According to source at Apple, this revised device is already in advanced testing stage.

Adding camera to the iPad will make it even more interesting to use, and more iPhone-like.

[via pcworld]

Mouse Computer Japan to Launch Its First Tegra 250 Android 2.2 Slate This Month

This is another company that most people never heard before, to launch another tablet computer.

Mouse Computer Japan offers Android Slate. The tablet they called LuvPad AD100 is Mouse Computer’s first Android 2.2 tablet to hit the Japanese market. Schedule to arrive in Japan later this month, the LuvPad comes with a Nvidia Tegra 250 Chipset, a 10” LED backlight Touchscreen with 1024×600 resolution, 512MB of DDR2 RAM, 8GB of internal memory and a Wi-Fi B/G antenna and weight 760g. The price is 48,250 Yen (around $574).

[via akihabaranews]

Computer Speakers Unit With Mini Amp from Orb Audio

 

Orb Audio has recently unveiled their new computer speaker  unit with mini amp! This package combines 2 Orb speakers with a compact amplifier. It’s the perfect way to bring home theater quality to your computer or TV without using a big receiver. You can also combine this package with the Apple Airport and and stream music wirelessly to any room in the house. Whole house audio that can be controlled from any iPod or iPhone! The price is $299.00 (Orb Direct price),Regular Price $319.00.

This package includes 2 Orb Mod1 or Mod2 speakers and a tiny, audiophile quality amplifier to provide power for your Orbs. Add optional sub-woofer for additional performance. Features 3 switchable stereo RCA inputs and will work with almost any computer, TV or other audio source. It’s the perfect way to bring home theater quality sound to your computer, iPod or TV without using a big receiver. This is a simple, easy to use solution and a great way to add Orb Audio performance to any sound source. The basic package includes 2 Orb Mod1 speakers and a tiny, audiophile quality amplifier. Upgrade your Orbs to Mod2 or add a sub-woofer for additional performance.

Amplifier Details:
Audiophile Pyle Pro amplifier. Peak output 40W (plenty for the Orbs). Includes 3 stereo RCA inputs. This means you can connect any TV, iPod, DVD player, cable box or other audio/video component to this amplifier. Works with 110V and 220/240V. The size of the amp is 2.76 inches high, 5.39 inches in depth and 7.48 inches across.

[Orb Audio]

Pentax Optio RS1000 and NB1000, the first “Lego” Like Point & Shoot

Pentax RS 1000

If you are an adult and sometimes you still like to be a kid at the same time like many of us do, Pentax has created a camera for you.

Pentax has released 2 series of Point & Shoot, the RS1000 and NB1000. Both 14.1Mpix Camera with a 4x optical Zoom, capable to record 720p video as well as offering several “Photo Mode”, our 2 camera comes in different colors and can even be “tuned” to your liking thanks to Pentax Personal Skin Designer option.

By far the most interesting model is the NB1000. Technically identical to the RS1000, this model comes with a “bloc” or “Lego” like body where you will be able to “dress-up” your camera and designed yourself thanks to a wide range of blocks, available in different colors and size name the Nanoblock, sold by the Japanese company Diablock.

This model, unique to the Japanese market will be offer later this year in Japan at a price around 20,000 Yen.

[via akihabaranews]

USB 3D Blu-Ray Player From Buffalo

Buffalo created USB Blu-Ray player for your laptop or netbook - external player. This USB Blu-Ray supports 3D format!

For the Blu-Ray player with this 3D format capability it only costs $350.  For that price, many will consider getting an all new laptop with Blu-Ray although it might not have 3D support.

The Buffalo portable player is part number BP3D-PI6U2-BK and measures 137- × 147- × 20mm.  The device is currently available in Japan, but will lander later this month in the US.

[via getusb]

Sony Created 360-Degree Display

The 3D Television can be found in most big electronic shops today. But Sony is showing off the next generation of 3-dimensional screens, providing 360-degree volumetric images that you can walk around and gesture control. 

May be the real application of this invention will not be for entertainment. Can you imagine watching movie where you to go around over and over to see the characters from different angle? maybe?

[The Awesomer]

Apple’s New iPod Nano Featuring Multi-Touch Interface

A few days ago Apple unveiled its new iPod Nano featuring Multi-Touch™ interface that allows users to access their songs, artists, albums and playlists by simply tapping or swiping a finger on the display. Nearly half the size and weight of the previous generation, the new iPod Nano comes in a polished aluminum and glass enclosure with a built-in clip, making it instantly wearable. It also features Genius Mixes, the ability to create and edit playlists, a built-in FM radio with live pause and up to 24 hours of music playback on a single battery charge. This new iPod Nano is available for a suggested price of $149 (US) for the 8GB model and $179 (US) for the 16GB model.

Sony VPL-VW90ES Full HD 3D Projector

It seems the the end of movie theatres is coming soon. Perhaps the 3D television is not enough for Sony yet. Sony now introduces Full HD 3D Projector...  It is for your home!

While their 3D HDTVs may not be taking off as well as they’d like, perhaps due to their price, that’s not going to stop them from giving consumers out there plenty of options to choose from when it comes to full 1080p HD 3D viewing.

via Slashgear

Toshiba Officially Announced its Folio 100 Tablet

Toshiba has announced the Folio 100 Tablet at IFA, a 10.1-inch Android tablet, with a 3G version due later in the year.

This tablet uses Android 2.2 (Froyo) as its operating system. It will offer full Flash support, a multi-touch screen, HDMI port and built in Wi-Fi. It also has Nvidia's Tegra chip, and boasts a full day's battery life and a built in webcam.

Toshiba Folio 100 features a wide range of connectivity options, with an SD card slot, HDMI connector, USB 2.0, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth all included as standard, while the integrated 1.3MP front-facing webcam also makes video-chat simple. A mobile broadband model with 3G support will also be launched later in the year. The Folio 100 750g - with a thickness of 14mm.

Via techradar

KeyCase iPad Folio with Integrated Bluetooth Keyboard

With an integrated Bluetooth 2.0 Keyboard which seemlessly connects with the iPad for quicker and more comfortable typing - this innovative folio case is ideal for people who regularly use their iPad for e-mailing, making notes and writing documents.

Features:

• Protective leather case designed for iPad
• Built-in Bluetooth 2.0 silicone keyboard
• Quiet keystrokes, dust-proof & spill-proof
• Durable leather style exterior.
• Magnetic fastening secures case closed
• Rechargeable battery lasts for approximately 45 hours per charge
• Bluetooth keyboard charges using standard Apple power cables
• Auto sleep mode when idle for 10 minutes
• Easy setup - automatically reconnects when turned on

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Motorola Introduces Milestone 2, and Defy is Close too

The Milestone 2

The Milestone 2 runs on Android 2.2 (Froyo). It has 720p HD video recording capability, 5MP still camera, Motoblur, Flash 10.1, 1GHz processor and 512MB RAM, 3G with mobile hotspot feature, Wi-Fi 802.11n support, DLNA, 8GB built-in memory and an 8GB microSD card in the box (support up to 32GB) and an improved QWERTY keyboard.

The other Motorola smartphone coming soon is the Motorola Defy - a smartphone with full-touch design that besides a very beautiful design, it offers a sturdy structure.

Motorola Defy resists water, dust and scratches. This is because it has a Gorilla Glass Display 3.7-inch touchscreen, still followed shortcut key touch, which helps give a clean design to it.

The Motorola Defy Specifications:

• 3G HSDPA Technology 7.2Mbp;
• 3.7-inch touchscreen display (854 x 480px)
• Android 2.1
• MOTOBLUR
• 2GB of internal memory and 512MB of RAM
• 5 Megapixel camera with autofocus and LED flash
• Wireless connectivity with A2DP Bluetooth and Wi-Fi
• A-GPS
• MicroSD card slot supporting up to 32GB - 2GB card included;
• Accelerometer, proximity sensor and ambient light

endgadget and gsmarena