Parrot AR Drone - The Flying Video Game

If you see this kind of game, who doesn't want to be a kid? Parrot AR Drone is a cool quadricopter that can be controlled by an iPhone or iPod Touch or iPad because it has on-board Wi-Fi system. The manufacturer's site says that this game was initially designed for the Apple platforms and will be also available on other platforms in the next few months.

Another major feature is the use of several AR.Drone on a network.
Thanks to its own generated Wi-Fi network, players can create a game party where others players can join and play against each other.

The multiplayer game, named AR.Flying Ace, makes it possible to have a battle between two AR.Drone. Hulls are available in three different colors to easily identify your AR.Drone. It is available at Amazon.com for $299.99.

Memoright Has Launched SSD with Capacities Up to 400GB

Now I can have quieter laptop with much more storage capacity. Or maybe not yet, as the price of this kind of SSD is still high.

Memoright has launched a new 2.5-inch SSD series, the FTM-25, available in capacities of 60GB, 120GB, 240GB and 400GB. The new drive is targeted at enterprise, workstation and high-end PC applications.

The Memoright FTM-25 SSD exceeds a read speed of 280MB/s and a write speed of 270MB/s in IOMeter Benchmark tests, and reaches 50,000 IOPS.

In addition, the FTM-25 series is equipped with OVP (over-voltage protection), OCP (over-current protection) and completely supports 128-bit AES (advanced encryption standard) encryption to meet low power consumption, security and reliability requirements, the company said.

[Via Digitimes]

Audi Introduces a Wireless Multi-device In-Car Charger

Audi at the SEMA Show in Las Vegas introduced the first OEM applications of wireless device charging for its vehicles which enable people to charge their smartphones in their Audi vehicles without connecting a charging cable, cord, or adapter.

The system was developed in collaboration with Electronics Research Lab, Qualcomm Incorporated, and Peiker and works similarly to the inductive charging mats that are already available on the market today. Users simply drop their smartphone onto the pad, which mounts in the center console and connects to the vehicle's power supply with a single cable, and the charging begins.

Audi claims that the system doesn't interfere with the operation of Bluetooth or Wi-Fi wireless connections.

[Via Cnet]

Gigabyte Technology Introduces Booktop T1125 3-in-1 Notebook

Gigabyte Technology has introduced its latest notebook, the Booktop T1125, featuring a 11.6-inch touchscreen panel. This 3-in-1 notebook can be instantly turned into a tablet PC and is able to act as a desktop PC with a docking station.

This Booktop T1125 uses the latest Intel Core i5 or i3 ultra-low voltage (ULV) processors and is incorporated with Nvidia's Optimus technology and USB 3.0 ports. For multimedia support, it features built-in HDMI, THX-certified, optimized sound performance and four dual-channel stereo speakers.

The Booktop T1125 is scheduled to launch later in November with a suggested retail price of US$1,299.

[Via Digitimes]

Lumix DMC-GF2, New Micro Four Thirds Camera from Panasonic

Panasonic officially introduced its Micro Four Thirds Camera.the Lumix DMC-GF2.

Specifications:

• Dimensions: 112.8 x 67.8 x 32.8 mm
• Optical sensor: LiveMOS
• Resolution: 12.1 megapixels
• Zoom range: By lens
• Light sensitivity: Automatic, ISO 100 to ISO 6400
• Shutter speed: Bulb, 60 seconds to 1/4000 second
• Creative controls: Yes
• LCD capability: Touchscreen
• Viewfinder type: Electronic
• Type of flash: Pop-up
• Tripod mount: Yes
• Storage type(s): Secure Digital, Secure Digital HC, SDXC
• Remote control: Yes
• Hotshoe: Yes
• Digital video capture: Yes
• Max video resolution (new): 1920 x 1080 @ 30 fps
• Audio capture: Yes
• Face recognition: Yes

[Via CNET Asia]

Apple Peel 520 on Sale

Apple Peel 520 is a made-in-China iPod Touch accessories that convert iPod Touch into an iPhone.

If you really want to have an iPhone and you already have an iPod Touch and don't want to spend much money, now you can get an Apple Peel 520 for US$ 88.99 at kookua.com. The original price was US$ 133.49.

I have never tried this product, so read some reviews before getting one.

G-Drive Slim - World's Thinnest Hard Drive

 

Hitachi's today unveiled what what they believe the world's thinnest external hard drive, the G-Drive Slim. The portable storage uses the already very thin Travelstar Z5K320 320GB drive to make an enclosure that's just 9.9mm (0.39in) tall and weighs just five ounces, making it easier to carry than most alternatives. G-Technology conceives of it as an ideal companion drive for a MacBook Air and gives it an aluminum shell that fits in with the look of most Macs.

Just the one capacity is available for the Slim, which costs $100. Sales start today both online and at Apple's retail stores.

[Via electronista]

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]