Archos 43 Internet Tablet with Android 2.2 Available Now

The Archos 43 internet tablet with Android 2.2 (Froyo) is now shipping. It was first announced by Archos at IFA back in August.

Specifications:

• 4.3-inch 854x480 display
• Wi-Fi (802.11 b/g/n) and Bluetooth connectivity 
• HDMI output
• 16GB of on-board storage, expandable by utilizing its microSD card slot
• ARM Cortex A8 running at 1GHz with DSP and graphics support for 3D OpenGL ES 2.0.
• Weight: 4.6 oz 
• Video of 720p through its HDMI port when connected to an HD TV
• HD video recording at 720p with its built-in 2MP rear-facing camera
• Support for FLAC lossless audio playback (making it even more flexible than an iPod touch)
• Also supports the Samba and UPnP protocols allowing users to connect to media servers and their computers to stream media wirelessly

It is compatible with Linux, Windows XP, Vista and 7, as well as Mac OS X. The Archos 43 is available through the Archos online store for $250.
[Via ipodnn]

Logitech Launches the K750 Wireless Solar Keyboard

If your room or office has great window where the sunshine is there most of the time and you are tired of changing battery every two years or more often, now Logitech has wireless solar keyboard the Logitech K750.

The K750 Wireless Solar Keyboard, complete with a whole section of solar panels dedicated to utilizing the ambient light from the sun to power it up. Coming at 1/3-inches thick, it still uses the 2.4GHz frequency connection as with the other Logitech wireless products. This will start hitting retail next month for $79.99.
[Via techgeeze]

Acer Announced Its New Android Smartphone, the Liquid Metal

Acer Liquid Metal has a stainless steel finish, capacitive touchscreen and specifications that guarantee a good performance, including the same processor as T-Mobile G2 and HTC Desire Z.
Specifications:

• 3.6 inch capacitive touchscreen display
• Processor Qualcomm MSM7230 800MHz
• Operating System Froyo Android 2.2
• Wireless Connectivity Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 2.1
• Integrated GPS
• 14.4Mbps HSDPA 3G technology
• 5 megapixel camera with autofocus and LED flash
• Recording video in HD quality (720p) at 30 fps
• Dolby Surround Technology
• Li-Ion 1500 mAh

[Via unwiredreview]

enTourage Pocket eDGe Dual-Screen Android E-book Reader for $339.99

enTourage launches the Pocket eDGe dualbook, a dual-screen e-book reader running Android OS. The Pocket eDGe, as its name tells, is a smaller version of the original eDGe, replacing the 9.7-inch e-ink display with a 6-inch 800×600 e-ink screen, and the 10.1-inch color LCD screen with a 7-inch 800×480 one.

The Wacom penabled e-ink display is for low eye strain and glare-free reading of books and newspapers in ePub and PDF format while the resistive touch color LCD display is for users to enjoy music and video, surf web, viewing photos and pictures, using the Google Android OS. The Pocket eDGe has 4GB internal memory, a 2 Megapixel camera with video recording, WiFi connectivity, Bluetooth, built-in microphone and stereo speakers and a microSD/SDHC card slot. It is available at Amazon for $339.99.

[Source itechnews]

Secure Your Door With BioAXXIS BD1- XL Fingerprint Deadbolt

BioAXXIS BD1- XL Fingerprint Deadbolt, which is a combination key/fingerprint reader door lock allows you to store up to 30 different fingerprints, and has a class 3 deadbolt. This lock is great for most homes and businesses.

If required, you can plug up the key slot and make it only accessible with a fingerprint it recognizes and it does not attach to the outside of the door, it pokes through your door, and can handle down to -30F in the winter, and 150F in the winter. Maybe the only impractical thing is the fact that it operates on 4x AA batteries (if it consumes a lot of power).

[Via eyespypro]

Next-Gen Chip Could Make Memory 10,000 Times Faster

Elpida Memory and Sharp, have co-developed a next-generation memory chip that could commercialized as early as 2013.

This chip that they call Resistive random access memory chips, or ReRAM, consume far less power than conventional NAND flash memory and are capable of writing data 10,000 times faster.

According to a report in The Nikkei business daily, a ReRAM chip incorporated device will be able to download high-definition movies literally in several seconds and cut power consumption to virtually zero when on standby mode.

[Via industryweek]

Digital Spoon Scale - a Spoon and Scale in One Utensil

This utensil has gone digital and measures up big time. With two detachable and interchangeable scoops, this handy scale measures in both weight (ounces and grams), volume, tablespoon and teaspoon units. It provides accurate measuring with both hold and tare functions. One time weight up to 10 ounces; accumulative weight up to 105 ounces. It can provide instant measurements of spices, oil, flour, tea, baking powder, butter, yeast, medicine, saffron and so much more. Easy to read LCD display with auto off. Measures 9 1/2 inches L x 1 inches H x 2 inches at widest. 2 AAA batteries included. Packaged in box for great presentation. Do not wash handle in dishwasher. This spoon is available at spoonsisters for $34.

SteelSeries Introduced SteelSeries Scope Digital Performance Eyewear for Gamers

SteelSeries, a manufacturer of gaming peripherals and accessories, introduced SteelSeries Scope digital performance eyewear for gamers in both prescription and nonprescription. The new line of co-branded pro gaming glasses powered by GUNNAR i-AMP lens technology is designed to improve visual efficiency, endurance, and recovery during gaming sessions. Expanding upon GUNNAR’s line of advanced gaming eyewear, SteelSeries collaborated with the company to customize a design with a larger, extended lens and a lightweight, comfortable frame. The eyewear provides gamers a visually enhanced experience while minimizing eyestrain and fatigue.

SteelSeries Scope Pro Gaming Glasses are $99.99/ €99.99 MSRP and can be ordered online now at both SteelSeries.com and GUNNARS.com.

[Via gamingnexus]

Oakely Offers Limited Edition Tron 3D Glasses

Oakley has 3D Glass for you to use to watch 3D movies at movie theater. This Tron:Legacy Film Edition 3D glasses and the special 3D lenses are placed into the Gascan frames that Oakley has been shilling for a long time. The black frames have blue Tron graphics on the side and come with a soft bag/polish cloth that also has Tron graphics.

The glasses will support theaters that use passive glasses and the lenses curve to give the wearer a greater field of view. The real upside is that you won’t look so dorky watching the movie and these will be more comfortable too. The glasses will cost $150 (USD) and will be offered online and at select Sunglass Hut locations in plenty of time for the movie’s December release.

[Via technabob]

Playstation Phone May Come Soon

Playstation phone may come soon. It is likely boasting Android 3.0 (aka Gingerbread), along with a custom Sony Marketplace which will allow you to purchase and download games designed for the new platform. The device is sporting a 1GHz Qualcomm MSM8655 (a chip similar to the one found in the G2, but 200MHz faster), 512MB of RAM, 1GB of ROM, and the screen is in the range of 3.7 to 4.1 inches. The handset has a long touchpad in the center which is apparently multitouch, and you can see in the photos that it's still bearing those familiar PlayStation shoulder buttons. For Sony buffs, you'll be interested to know that there's no Memory Stick slot here, but there is support for microSD cards.

[Via engadget]

Dell Venue Pro Smartphone with Windows Phone 7

Dell Venue Pro Smartphone will with T-Mobile service set to be available in the U.S. this holiday season.

Dell Venue Pro key features:

• 4.1” WVGA AMOLED capacitive, multi-touch display
• A full portrait QWERTY keyboard to provide a  better viewing & messaging experience
• Elliptical, slender form provides elegance in a pocket-friendly size
• Gorilla Glass for unprecedented durability and scratch resistance

Dell Venue Pro also equipped with wifi 802.11 b/g/n connectivity, 1GHz Snapdragon chip, bluetooth 2.1, microSD card slot, 1400mAh battery up to 5-hours talk time and 336-hours standby time, 3.5mm audio jack, AGPS, Digital Compass, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, and Light Sensor. The network using HSDPA (7.2Mbps), HSUPA (5.76 Mbps), and also quad-band 2G 850/900/1800/1900 Mhz, dual-band 3G 900/2100 MHz.

[Via communitydell.com, b4tea]