Copyright 1970-2005 PriceComparison.Com Mon, 06 Oct 2008 17:43:15 -0500 PriceComparison Daily Shopping News http://www.pricecomparison.com/ http://www.pricecomparison.com/ http://www.pricecomparison.com/images/pricecomparison140.gif 19 140 yudie@pricecomparison.com (Yudie Gunawan) andrew@pricecomparison.com (Andrew Nurcahya) en-us 1 24 Sunday Saturday http://www.pricecomparison.com/pc_news.php?news=10439 Samsung Yepp YP-U2 MP3 player with FM tuner, voice recorder and usb driveThe new Samsung Yepp YP-U2is a flash-based player from Samsungwith storage capacity of512MB of MP3, WMA, ASF, or WAV audio files. SamsungYP-U2size is only 24.4 x 87.6 x 12.6 mm. Which is very similar to the size of a Apple iPod Shuffle.Samsung Yepp YP-U2also has a4-line FSTN inverse LCD display, 13 EQ presets, FM tuner. SamsungYP-U2has a decent 13-hour battery life. Amazonis taking preorders now for 69.99. http://www.pricecomparison.com/pc_news.php?news=10438 Buffalo Tech WZR-G300N AirStation Nfiniti Wireless Router & Access PointModel: WZR-G300NFeatures: Designed to draft IEEE802.11n standard 1.0 specifications Great for High-Speed Multimedia Streaming or Online Gaming Easy Setup with AirStation One-Touch Secure System AOSS Simple Web Browser Configuration Supports WPA-PSK AES and 128/64-bit WEP Security Smart Router feature Automatically Detects and Sets up your Cable or DSL Internet Connection Includes External Button to Switch between Router or Access Point Modes Includes NAT/SPI Firewall and Intrusion Detector Built-in DHCP Server Built-in 4-port 10/100 Auto-Sensing Switch Optimized High-Speed Routing, up to 10X faster than standard routers Works Seamlessly with Nintendo DS Wi-Fi ConnectionUltimate Range and Speed for Wireless Digital Home Networking!2-in-1 Buffalo Nfiniti Wireless Router & AP is designed to draft IEEE802.11n standard 1.0 specifications to deliver ultimate connectivity for your wireless world. With faster wireless data rates and more coverage than legacy 802.11 products, Buffalo Nfiniti Wireless solutions provide sufficient bandwidth, range and reliability to stream High-Definition HD video, voice and music. Exceed wireless limits and enjoy the freedom of high-speed media streaming - wirelessly! In addition to best range and performance, the AirStation One-Touch Secure System AOSS allows you to set up a high-speed secure wireless network within minutes. With 10/100 switch, you can add up to 4 LAN connections. The AirStation Nfiniti Wireless Router & AP is a great solution for multimedia streaming offering ultimate range at blazing fast speeds for your wireless network!270 Mbps is the maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE802.11n draft standard 1.0 specifications. Actual data throughput and range will vary depending upon network conditions and environmental factors, including volume of network traffic, building materials and construction, and network overhead. Specifications:Wireless LAN InterfaceStandard ComplianceDraft IEEE802.11n, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11b Communication ProtocolDirect Sequence Spread Spectrum DSSS,OFDMFrequency Range2,412 - 2,462 MHzAccess ModeInfrastructure modeAntenna2.4 GHz Antenna x 3 externalSecurityWPA-PSK TKIP, 128/64-bit WEP, MAC Address RegistrationSelectable Channels11 ChannelsWired LAN InterfaceStandards ComplianceIEEE802.3u100 Base-TX IEEE802.310 Base-TTransmission Rate10/100 MbpsTransmission Encoding Method100 BASE-TX 4B5B/MLT-3 10 Base-T Manchester codingAccess MethodCSMA/CDNumber of LAN Ports4WAN Port10/100 Mbps, Auto Sensing, Auto MDIXHigh-Speed Routing to Support FTTHNumber of WAN Ports1WAN/LAN Port ConnectorRJ-45SecurityDynamic Packet Filtering, Intrusion Detector, NAT/SPI Firewall OthersPower Supply100-240V AC Universal, 50/60 HzPower Consumption10WDimensions1.4 x 6.7 x 7.2 in. 35 x 170 x 183 mmWeight14.1 oz. 400 gOperating Environment0-40C, 20-80 non-condensingOS SupportWindows 2000, Windows XP, Windows Me, Windows 98SEPackage ContentsNfiniti Router & AP, Quick Setup Guide, Ethernet Cable, Setup CD-ROM, Power Supply, Base Stand, Warranty Statement http://www.pricecomparison.com/pc_news.php?news=10437 Netgear Storage Central Model SC101 - Netgear SC101 Key BenefitsStore your files, music, video, games, photos, and financial records in one central location, accessible as a letter drive Share files easily with everyone on the network, while keeping your personal files private Safeguard your valuable files by keeping real time duplicate copies automatically, effortlessly. Advanced backup software is included Setup and configuration are a breeze with Smart Wizard! Sharable, Expandable, Fail-Safe storage accessible by all PCs on your networkWith Storage Central you can add the capacity you need to store, share and back up your valuable digital content-music, games, photos, videos, and office documentsinstantly, easily, and securely, all with the simplicity of your C:drive. IDE drives sold separately.Easy Setup and InstallationStorage Central is easy to setup and install. Just slide in one or two 3.5 IDE disk drives of any capacity; connect Storage Central to any wired or wireless router or switch from any vendor, then configure with Smart Wizard install assistant. Now youre ready to access files from any PC on your network, as a simple letter drive.Secure All Your Valuable FilesStorage Central automatically stores and mirrors your important digital content such as music, games, photos, and more. Storage Central ensures that no one can access your files but you and delivers the utmost privacy of your valuable data content. With Storage Central, you can expand outgrown storage volumes, and add more capacity whenever you need itinstantly and easily. Storage Central makes real-time copies of your valuable data, ensuring maximum protection against data loss. Additionally, storage can be expanded indefinitely, keeping pace with all your future storage needs. SmartSync Pro advanced backup software is included.Advanced TechnologyStorage Central features Z-SAN Storage Area Network technology, an advanced network storage technology. Z-SANs provide IP-based, block-level data transfers that enable multiple users to make efficient use of drives within the network through the dynamic allocation of volumes across multiple hard disks. Z-SAN also enables file and volume sharing between multiple users on the network to be as seamless as accessing their local C: drive. Additionally, Z-SAN assures users that their files are protected from hard disk failure, through automatic mirroring between two hard disks within the same Storage Central unit, or within a network of multiple Storage Central devices.IDE drives sold separatelySystem Requirements:Windows 2000SP4, XP Home or Pro SP1 or SP2, Windows 2003SP4DHCP server in the networkCompatible with ATA6 or above IDE Parallel ATA hard disks http://www.pricecomparison.com/pc_news.php?news=10436 Venzero One - 8GB MP3 player FM Tuner Radio Voice recorderWhile other MP3 players battle for capacity and size, they forgot to realize that few people do not need gigantic music storing capacity. Remember the bigger space you have the more likely you can loose all your music all at the same time.If you are like me, I like this Venzero One. It looks good and packed with all the features I need. Venzero One is an MP3 player with good color LCD screen and easy to use user control interface. Venzero One is also an FM tuner radio and a voice recorder all in one.Here are the list of features for Venzero One:STORAGE// 8 GB of storage for thousands of songs, pictures and moviesMUSIC// Play MP3, WMA, WMA DRM and WAVVIDEO// Watch AVIsPLAYSFORSURE// You can be confident that the music you purchase through PlaysForSure certified music stores will always work.FM RADIO// Listen to and record your favorite radio stations while on the go.MICROPHONE// Use your Venzero ONE as a voice recorder for takingaudio notes or even mobile podcasting.PODCAST// Play your podcast and share them with friends and colleagues using SHAREPORTRSS-READER// Read your favourite blogs or other news feeds while out and about.VENZERO MULTIPASS// Access the Venzero Media Manager software to exploit the full functionality of MUSICMARKERVenzero One SpecificationsHDD// Capacity 8GBUSB// USB in/out including SHAREPORT Technology// USB 2.0 USB On-the-go functionalityAUDIO// Frequency Range 20Hz20KHz// Headphone Output 30mW at 32 Ohm Max Volume // FM Radio Frequency Range 87,5MHz108MHzFILE SUPPORT// File type MP3, WMA, WMA DRM 10, WAV, TXT, JPEG, BMP, TIFFPOWER SUPPLY// USB Charging// Rechargeable Battery Li-polymer up to 12hGENERAL // Dimensions 59 99 14 mm // TFT 2 Colour Screen 320240 64k colours // weight 99 gramsSHAREPORT TECHNOLOGY// Portable Filesharing SystemMUSICMARKER TECHNOLOGY// Music Recognition SystemOPERATING SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS// Windows 2000, ME, XP, Mac OS 9 or above http://www.pricecomparison.com/pc_news.php?news=10435 Netgear Skype VOIP Internet Phone - Netgear SPH101We are not sure if this Netgear SPH101 skype phone is real or concept. The new white look is in tune with the rest of Netgears new look. Netgears plan to provide a Skype phone that is wireless and does not require a PC is a great idea. The Netgear SPH101 looks to be a small as the popular Nokia Cellular Phone. Netgear SPH101 will be completely wireless using WiFi 802.x technology.We know the Netgear SPH101 is not in the market yet, not sure whether it is actualy even in development yet... But Amazon.com is accepting pre-orders now, with the phone going for250, but at least its marked down 50 from the 300 list price.This Netgear SPH101 Skype Phonecan also manage your contact list, and forward calls to your mobile, landline, or other Skype account. http://www.pricecomparison.com/pc_news.php?news=10434 Sony Walkman D-VE7000S DVD player with 7inch LCDSony has introduced a new portable DVD or video player called D-VE7000S DVD player. Sony D-VE7000S DVD player has a sleek and large 7inch LCD display with a simple select and power button in the front.Sony D-VE7000S DVDs compact packagehas a 7-inch display,2 headphone jacks, and a dock with integrated speakers capable of charging the unit in about 3 hours.Unfortunately theSony D-VE7000S DVD hasno DivX, no network, no USB. http://www.pricecomparison.com/pc_news.php?news=10433 Hyun Won mobilBlu DAH-1900 MP3 PlayerHyun Won has made some very small MP3 player like the cube MP3 player which was sold at Walmart about 6 months ago. This mobilBLUE DAH-1900 another strong contender with 153-hours.The style of the DAH-1900 is not very appealing, but the OLED bright multicolored display is quite attractive.Hyun Won has decided to also bring mobilBlu DAH-1900 in to the United States market, we believe Hyun Won should consider changing their company name and/or the model name of this MP3 player. http://www.pricecomparison.com/pc_news.php?news=10431 iRiver E10 MP3 Player - Apple Nano look alike?iRiver has introduced a new MP3 player E10. It is a hot new hard drive-basedE10 portable audio player.iRiver E10 doesnt have Bluetooth / A2DP, but it does have a 1.5-inch LCD color display, video playback, FM tuner, IR blaster maybe it can be used as a remote, a 2 - 3 hours battery life, and a 3.7 x 1.7 x 0.55-inch physical size.Currently iRiver E10 is only available in Korea, we are not sure how much it will be in US, but guessing probably around 240.00. http://www.pricecomparison.com/pc_news.php?news=10430 TDK doing research on 200GB Blu-Ray Disc TechnologyTDK confirmed that its working on a 200GB Blu-ray disc. To give you an idea how large 200GB is, thats four times the capacity of the largest first-generation dual-layer Blu-ray blanks that are just about to be released worldwide. TDK already showed a next-generation four-layer Blu-ray disc with 100GB of storage in May of last year.No target date was given for the release of these larger-capacity discs, but the announcement does remind us of one thing: this Blu-ray format can scale up to some mind-boggling capacities. Impressive. You could back up your entire hard drive on one of these things.We can not wait until these products hit the market, for once we are moving ahead of typical human needs well at least for movies. At 200GB we can store up to 50 movies on a single DVD, which also means you can loose 50 movies in a single instance! So becareful! http://www.pricecomparison.com/pc_news.php?news=10429 Sharp Mebius PC-AE50M with AMD 1.8Ghz Sempron 3000 and 1.5GB memoryOkay Sharp, are you back in the notebook and laptop game? Not really, realeasing only 1 or 2 notebooks every 6 months is not enough to compete against Sony, Toshiba, NEC and Fujitsu these are just the Japanese counterparts.This Sharp Mebius PC-AE50M is a nice laptop with single core processor using AMD 1.8ghz Sempron 3000, 1.5GB memory, 15inch LCD, DVD/CDRW, UV protected coating and 802.11b/g wireless. But the Mebius PC-AE50M is not a spectacular laptop to win any awards.What happened with the Actius and being different with the rest of the manufacturers? Eventhough Sharp never sold millions of Actius, but it was embraced well in the world as a thin and light notebook as what Actius was meant for. We hope Sharp could again pick a niche and provide a niche solution instead of competing with the mainstream. http://www.pricecomparison.com/pc_news.php?news=10428 Fujitsu Loox P70S, T70S, and T70S/V ultra-portable laptopsThe above picture of Fujitsu Loox P70S courtesy FMV or Engadget. The new model features the following model numbers P70S, T70S and T70S/V line-up.The Fujitsu Loox P70Sfeatures an Intel Pentium M753 1.20GHz processor it is a Windows XP Tablet PC Edition usingits8.9-inch display.Other features of the P70S includes a 30GB disk, 512MB of RAM in lightweight 990g 2.18-pound package.TheFujitsu LooxT70S, does not support the touchscreen capability but brings amore power to theusing aPentium M773 1.30GHz CPU, 512MB RAM, 10.6-inch 1280 x 768 screen, DVD-burner, 60GB disk, and Intel 915GMS video card all for slightly over half-a-pound more than the Fujitsu Loox P70S.We are not sure what the Fujitsu Loox T70S/V will bring, we know the V probably stands for video which means multimedia capabilities. But we are uncertain what kind of Media or Video capabilities the Fujitsu Loox T70S/V will have. http://www.pricecomparison.com/pc_news.php?news=10427 Fujitsu PalmSecure is a revolutionary biometric security access systemPalmSecurePalm Vein Authentication System Award-winning authentication system verifies an individuals identity by recognizing the pattern of blood veins in the palm.Next generation of PalmSecure features a smaller form factor and a significant improvement in authentication speed Vein patterns are unique to individuals and contain detailed characteristics for formulation of algorithm template1 Contactless authentication is hygienic and non-invasive, thus promoting high-level of user acceptance Advanced authentication algorithm produces high level of accuracy2 and application versatility Extremely difficult to forge, thereby enabling a high level of security http://www.pricecomparison.com/pc_news.php?news=10426 Kingston 2GB U3 DataTraveler - with mobile software applicationsKingstons U3 DataTraveler smart drive offers more than just portable storage - it conveniently carries data and U3 software programs that you can download from U3.com. Choose from a growing list of U3-compatible software categories including: communication, productivity, file synchronization, games, photo, security, and many more. These Kingston 2GB / 1GB U3 DataTraveler comes bundled with mobile versions of the Pass2Go password manager, the ACDSee image browsing application and the Zinio e-reader.We would like to see Kingstonto include mobile versions ofsoftwares like Firefox and Thunderbird. There are also more softwares that can be downloaded from Kingston U3 website. http://www.pricecomparison.com/pc_news.php?news=10425 Buffalo Terastaion capacity goes up to 2GB TerastationModel: TS-2.0TGL/R5Features: Active Directory Integration Available as a firmware download from March 2006 Four operating modes for configuring internal drives allow either data access in a massive volume or in fault tolerant RAID arrays Journaling File System to prevent loss of data during writing in the event of a power loss Robust user and group level permissions for securing network data shares Gigabit Ethernet with Jumbo Frame support ensures speedy delivery of large office files UPS compatibility to allow automatic or manual shutdowns safely when power is interrupted Serial Port Two USB ports offer countless scenarios for attaching USB storage devices External USB hard drives cost effectively expand available network storage as needed Easy setup wizard allows deployment of a Terabyte of network data in minutes without advanced networking skills Powerful backup utility allows easy setup and management of backups to or from the TeraStation when multiple TeraStations are located on the network Management via an intuitive, fully featured web interface from Windows Mail notification allows reports of basic activity, backup jobs and critical system errors via email to multiple recipients Informative status LCD on front panel displays vital information about each internal drive and network activity Sleek, aesthetic look conforms to any modern office dcor and saves space without sacrificing performance No tools are required, the drives slide out of the front behind the door on trays Oversized fan allows ultra-silent operation and minimal power consumption Design allows for maximum airflow, resulting in cooler drives for lasting performance Hard drives operate behind a lockable door allowing for maximum physical security http://www.pricecomparison.com/pc_news.php?news=10424 Canon EOS 30D high-end digital SLR to replace Canon EOS 20DIf you like only the best of best gadgets, this may be your next camera. The Canon EOS 30D only improves a bit more from their previous version it replaces, the Canon EOS 20D. It is hard to improve on something that is already very well made, but Canon was able to duplicate their success, DPReview.com is one of the most respected digital camera SLR review site, their first take on this camera was Highly Recommended.The Canon EOS 30D features 8.2 Megapixel APS-C size CMOS sensor 5 fps and 30 large JPEG frame burst 2.5, 230K pixel, 170? wide viewing angle LCD screen Picture Style image processing parameters Spot metering and High Precision 9-point AF system DIGIC II image processor with 0.15 sec start-up time Digital Photo Professional RAW processing software 100,000 cycle shutter durability and rugged magnesium alloy body Simultaneous RAW and JPEG recording Wide 100-3200 ISO range E-TTL II Flash PictBridge compatibility Complete compatibility with all Canon EF and EF-S lenses and EX-series Speedlites USB 2.0 Hi-Speed and Video Out connectivity A rapidly expanding population of serious and semi-commercial creative photographers is helping drive EOS growth, said Mogens Jensen, Head of Canon Consumer Imaging Europe. As well as putting many high-end pro features into their hands, the EOS 30D becomes a launching pad into the worlds most comprehensive interchangeable lens system and huge range of flash units and accessories. http://www.pricecomparison.com/pc_news.php?news=10423 Samsung SBH-300 2GB MP3 Player with Bluetooth supportSamsung has introduced their new 2GB SBH-300 Bluetooth MP3 Player. This Samsung SBH-300 is not a typical MP3 player, it is specificaly designed with strong Bluetooth features. Straight out of the box the A2DP stereo bluetooth profile can be paired with SBH-300 with your bluetooth enabled cellphone allowing the SBH-300 to double as a large and heavy wireless headset.Samsung SBH-300 Features:- 262k color OLED LCD- FM Tuner- Voice recorder- Photo viewer- MicroSD expansionWith the MicroSD expansion, you can expand this Samsung SBH-300 beyond its 2GB original capacity.Samsung officially announced their 2GB SBH-300 Bluetooth MP3 player. Now, hang with us here cause this is not your usual player. As youd expect, it features the A2DP stereo Bluetooth profile but ships with what appear to be wired-headphones with in-line remote. Out of the box, however, you can pair the SBH-300 with your bluetooth enabled cellphone allowing the SBH-300 to pull double-duty as a bulky wireless headset. The SBH-300 features a 262k color OLED LCD, FM Tuner, voice recorder, photo viewer, and microSD expansion if that 2GB aint enough. If this is your idea of a good time, then youll need about 236 to bring it home when it goes up for pre-order starting next month. http://www.pricecomparison.com/pc_news.php?news=10421 Microsoft XBOX 360 SATA hard drive interface externalThe new Xbox 360 Hard Drive connector from Team 360Sata allows you to connect your Xbox 360 hard drive up to your PC without voiding your warranty. You can backup your whole hard drive to make sure those long hours playing that 200 hour game isnt lost one day when you have to or you accidentally format your 360s hard drive. You can also take advantage of great software that is being developed out there, esp. at 360gamesaves.com. Xplorer, their flagship piece of software allows you to access every file on your 360s hard drive. You can trade about any game save you want, just go to the game save archive located on 360gamesaves website and upload one of yours or download somebody elses. No, you can not use this product to make unsigned content load on your 360, but once the 360 does get hacked, this product will make it easier to transfer data between your 360s hard drive and your PC. Now you can keep your hard drive in its beautiful plastic shell and transfer data back and forth between it and your PC without voiding your warranty or having to take the hard drive out of its shell every time you wanted to transfer some content. Get this product now, because only a limited amount is being made to begin with. Every adapter is hand tested to make sure it works before it is shipped to you. You will receive a tutorial on how to hook it up properly in the quick guide shipped with the product. An extended guide will be made available on our web site a little bit after the launch of this product, along with a video guide to this product. Buy now before they run out!Does not include SATA Cable, Molex cable or Xbox 360 Hard Drive. Full setup details can be found on the tutorials section of the main site. http://www.pricecomparison.com/pc_news.php?news=10420 BusLink beats all competitors with 64GB USB Drive.Buslink USB 2.0 Flash Drive PRO 2 SeriesAvailable Capacity: 512MB, 1GB, 2GB, 4GB, 8GB, 16GB, 32GB, 64GB Model Number: BDP2-512-U2, BDP2-1G-U2, BDP2-2G-U2, BDP2-4G-U2, BDP2-8G-U2, BDP2-16G-U2, BDP2-32G-U2, BDP2-64G-U2The ultimate storage on the go device in the world! Carry a HUGE amount of data with you--right in your pocket or on your key chain--with one of these USB flash drives. Each is smaller than a pack of gum and virtually weightless! BUSLink is proud to introduce the first 16GB, 32GB and 64GB flash drive anywhere. PRO 2 Series performs up to 4x faster than the original Buslink USB 2.0 Flash Drive System Requirements Pentium II 233 MHz or higher standard Windows 98SE, ME, 2000, XP 64MB RAM USB 2.0 Port recommended or USB 1.0 Port PACKAGE CONTENTS USB 2.0 Flash Drive PRO 2 USB cable Software Users guidePackage Content USB 2.0 Flash Drive PRO 2 USB cable Software Users guideCheck most recent price at PriceComparison.com: http://www.pricecomparison.com/pc_news.php?news=10419 TabletKiosk Ultra Portable eo UMPC v7110 256/30 blackTabletKiosk Introduces New UMPC Deviceeo offers exciting new opportunities for mobile computing users TabletKiosk, a leader in Tablet PC and exhibit centric computing solutions, announces the much anticipated launch of their new Ultra Mobile PC, eo which will begin shipping the last week of April 2006.eo represents the new generation of mobile computing. Measuring 9W x 5.75H x 1D and weighing just under 2 pounds, eo is the most portable and convenient Tablet PC device for taking handwritten notes, accessing the internet, instant messaging, listening to music, viewing movies and playing games. eo enables you to connect, communicate and accomplish any task anywhere, any time, and be entertained and informed wherever life takes you.eo, named for the Latin word meaning to go, advance, or progress, was developed to meet the ever-changing needs of todays highly mobile individuals by combining the power and compatibility of the full version of Microsoft Windows XP Tablet Edition with a lightweight carry-everywhere hardware design. As part of Microsofts Ultra Mobile PC initiative, eo features enhanced touch-screen capabilities with handwriting recognition and a revolutionary new, on-screen keyboard. For convenience and efficiency, eo also offers a wide range of other input options including the enhanced touch-screen via stylus, stereo microphone with voice recognition, and hardware controls that are easily adaptable for left or right handed users.eo comes equipped with Microsoft Windows XP Tablet Edition as well as with the new Microsoft Touch Pak, mobile-ready technologies that make it easy to access and use your software on the go. In addition, eo sports USB 2.0, wireless networking, and Bluetooth connectivity. In addition, a full range of custom accessories are being developed to enhance the eoexperience.We are excited to have partnered with TabletKiosk on the eo UMPC and are confident in the value it will provide to a wide range of audiences, said Bill Mitchell, Vice President of the Mobile Platforms Division at Microsoft Corp. With new touch screen functionality and the power of the Windows XP experience, as well as the small, portable design, eo will be a great choice for many consumers who rely more and more on mobile technologies to accomplish their daily tasks.TabletKiosk eo UMPC v7110 features and specifications:CPUVIA C7 NaNo CPU Speed1.0 GHzOperating SystemWindows XP Tablet PC Edition with Touch Pak System Memory1 x SO-DIMM slot 256MB Standard, Upgradable to 1.0GBHard Drive2.5 9.5mm, 30GB, 4,200rpm VGA ChipsetIntegrated on VIA VN800 Northbridge VGA Resolution 800x480 NativeZoom display 800x600, 1024x768 800x480 DisplayUltra Slim 7 Wide-Angle View TFT LCD Input DeviceFour wire resistive touch screen with at least 80 transmissity User Interface1 x Power on/off switch1 x Wireless on/off switch 1 x D-pad with enterLeft Mouse Button, Right Mouse Button 4x Function KeysPageUp, PageDown, Key Lock, Volume Up, Volume Down, Synaptics Stick Cursor Communications1 x 802.11b/g WLANBluetooth I/O Ports2 x USB 2.01 x Headphone/Stereo Mic combo1x 36-pin Cradle Connector cradle provides 2xUSB 2.0, DB-15, 10/100 RJ-45, Power, Audio In, Audio Out AudioAC97 CodecBuilt-In 1W Speaker3.5mm Headphone & Stereo Microphone Combo Jack CasePlastic CaseBatteryRe-chargeable 26w Lithium ION Battery 2200mAh, 2.5 hours battery life under mark 4.5 4 hours with optional extended battery AccessoriesIncluded: Carrying CaseAC Adapter with Cord SetHeadphone/Microphone ComboUsers ManualUtility CDs Restore & Utilities1 Year Limited WarrantyOptional: External CD-RW/DVD Combo DriveUSB Modem or GSRM ModemDocking Cradle with additional I/O Ports2 Year & 3 Year Extended Warranty Size8.98 x 5.75 x 0.98 W x H x DWeight2 lbs with Battery Pack http://www.pricecomparison.com/pc_news.php?news=10418 T-Mobile MDA packs powerful features for cell phone usersFinaly no more look good but useless phone from T-mobile. This latest MDA from T-mobile packs a punch but most importantly its design with the upward sliding screen revealing the keyboard allows better productivity or fun.Eventhough the look is not as attractive as other Cell Phone PDAs this MDA still contains the latest Microsoft Mobile OS the Microsoft Windows Mobile 5.0. Using the MDA while the keyboard is open automaticaly launch the Microsoft Windows Mobile in landscape mode which is better to use.There are not much information about the T-mobile WiFi features, T-mobiles web site said additional fee may be charged hmmm... what does that mean? We believe WiFi is very very important due to the fact many HotSpots are now free...T-Mobile MDA features4.29 x 2.28 x 0.93 inchesWeight:5.64 ouncesIncluded battery:Li-IonTalk time:Up to 5 hoursStandby time:Up to 10 daysBand frequency:850 MHz;900 MHz;1800 MHz;1900 MHzIncluded AccessoriesAC Adaptor Stereo headphones USB Cable Carry Case Top Phone FeaturesMessagingInstant messaging: Yahoo!, MSN, and AOL FunVideo playback 1.3 Megapixel camera Windows Media Player Expandable mini SD memory slot CommunicationBluetooth wireless technology Speakerphone InformationGPRS/EDGE and Wi-Fi enabled additional fees may applyHTML web browser Pocket versions of popular Office programs AssistantsOrganizer with PC synchronization http://www.pricecomparison.com/pc_news.php?news=10417 Sony Ericsson adding Cyber-Shot capabilities to their new cellular phonesAfter onlytwo weekslaunching new models at the 3GSM World Congress in Barcelona, Sony Ericsson unveiled six new models on Tuesday, including its first Cyber-shot branded phones.Speaking to BizIT at the launch event, Lennard Hoornik, corporate vice-president and head of Sony Ericssons Asia-Pacific operations, revealed that he has highoptimistic for 3G adoption in the region this year. Hoornik said, Out of the 12 models we launched this year, five are 3G phones.Sonys Lennard Hoornikbelieves that applications like mobile TV will drive 3G adoption, and also feels that technologies like Really Simple Syndication RSS feeds could also help increase 3G network usage. RSS is a format used by many websites to distribute news. Mr Hoornik noted that early 3G models were bulkier and had a shorter battery life than 2.5G models. However, with its latest models such as the 3G-enabled K800i, 3G models are now the same size as its 2.5G counterparts, and also feature much improved battery life compared to earlier models.At the event, Sony Ericsson launched the K800i and K790i, its first Cyber-shot branded phones featuring an integrated 3.2-megapixel camera. The phones also feature an image stabiliser function that helps reduce blurring in images, and a bright Xenon flash. Besides their imaging prowess, the phones also feature a host of multimedia features, including MP3 and video playback, and an integrated FM radio. Although both handsets are physically similar, the K800i is a 3G model, while the K790i is a tri-band model. Sony Ericsson also added the clamshell W300i, which also features an integrated camera, to its range of Walkman phones. Other lower-end models that were launched included the clamshell Z530i and the K310i. Rounding up the new lineup was the K510i, which features a 1.3-megapixel camera and is compatible with its optional Phone Flash MXE-60 attachment that aids photo taking in low light conditions.The K800i, K790i, Z530i and W300i also feature a Memory Stick Micro slot and are available in storage capacities of up to 1GB. The phones are expected to ship in the second quarter of this year, with local pricing to be announced later. http://www.pricecomparison.com/pc_news.php?news=10415 SureShotGPS can help you play better golfThe sureshotgps is a compact, hand-held, easy to use GPS Global Positioning System device specific to golf. With the option of attaching to your belt, golf cart or buggy, the sureshotgps means never having to look for a distance again.Wherever in the world you play golf, the sureshotgps will allow you to obtain distances from tee to green. Experience the difference with better club selection, speedier play and statistical information per round. http://www.pricecomparison.com/pc_news.php?news=10414 Canon introduced worlds first digital widescreen DVD camcorder, DC100Canon DC100 is the first consumer class entry-level digital camcorder to support both widescreen format recording and DVD quality recording at the same time. The Canon DC100 also sports a 2.7-inch LCD and 25x zoom.Widescreen format recording has been set at the typical 16:9 and DVD recording support digital playback up to 720p offering better and higher resolution output image for your widescreen HDTV. http://www.pricecomparison.com/pc_news.php?news=10413 8-Gigabyte Extreme III Cards Offer Speed, Performance and Capacities That Are Ideal For Digital SLRsSanDisk Corporation today announced the addition of new card capacities to its Extreme III line of flash cards for professional digital cameras that are double the highest capacity points currently available. The new cards include the 8-gigabyte GB1 CompactFlash, 2GB SD and 2GB Memory Stick PRO Duo digital film cards. The announcement was made at the Photo Marketing Association trade show where SanDisk is demonstrating products in booth 2741. SanDisk Extreme III CompactFlash and SD cards have minimum write and read speeds of 20 megabytes per second MB/sec. Memory Stick PRO Duo cards have minimum write and read speeds of 18 MB/sec. 2 The SanDisk Extreme III cards, which range in capacity between 1- and 8GB are among the worlds fastest working cards in many of todays leading digital single lens reflex SLR cameras. 3SanDisk Extreme III cards are targeted primarily at professional photographers who require high-speed flash memory storage cards for their high-performance digital SLRs. The cards will start shipping worldwide in March to photo retailers. Many photographers are wary of using cards that are larger than 1GB because they dont want to put all their eggs in one basket, so to speak, said Jonathan Torgovnik, contract photographer for Newsweek magazine. While thats a valid concern, I shoot RAW so using large capacity cards is a must. It also lets me concentrate on taking pictures rather than worrying about a pocket full of lower capacity cards that can easily be lost or misplaced. Tanya Chuang, SanDisk retail product marketing manager, said, The SanDisk Extreme III line offers professional photographers an ideal combination of reliability, performance and capacity to match their shooting and workflow requirements. These are the highest performance cards you can get in CompactFlash, Memory Stick PRO Duo and SD card formats. SanDisk Extreme III cards use SanDisk-developed ESP Enhanced Super-Parallel Processing technology that combines advanced NAND flash memory chips and controller designs, 32-bit RISC processing and leading edge algorithms for an architecture that streamlines every aspect of read and write data transfer operations. In addition, SanDisk works closely with major camera manufacturers to ensure speed and compatibility. The ESP architecture effectively removes the card as the bottleneck in data storage applications. SanDisk Extreme III cards are designed to withstand the industrys widest guaranteed operating temperature range from a freezing minus 13F minus 25C to a scorching 185F plus 85C. The cards also include RescuePRO software that allows photographers to easily recover accidentally deleted images, lost digital images or data. Pricing and Availability SanDisk Extreme III cards are available in CompactFlash, Memory Stick PRO Duo and SD formats. Suggested retail prices and availability are as follows: Capacities US Availability Extreme III CF 1 - 4GB 99.99 - 279.99 Now 8GB 559.99 March Extreme III Memory Stick PRO Duo 1 2GB 109.99- 209.99 Now 4GB 419.99 March Extreme III SD 1GB 99.99 Now 2GB 199.99 March SanDisk Extreme III cards carry a 10-year warranty in Europe, the Middle East and Africa but will have a lifetime limited warranty in the rest of the world. Photographers who purchase the cards also will have access to a dedicated toll-free number for technical support questions. The RescuePRO image recovery software on the cards is compatible with both Windows and Mac and requires no driver download or special card reader. http://www.pricecomparison.com/pc_news.php?news=10412 Strikingly similar style and functionality of Samsung YP-Z5 is no accidentIt looks like the Apple iPod Nano, it feels like the Apple iPod Nano, but it is not the Apple iPod Nano. Yes, it is yet another copycat. Samsung has been rumored to go as far as stealing software engineers from Apple to try to compete with the success of Apple in the portable MP3 device arena.This attractive and slim Samsung YP-Z5 is very similar in all aspects to the popular Apple iPod Nano. The size, the screen and even the touch-pad control has somewhat the same feel and features. http://www.pricecomparison.com/pc_news.php?news=10410 Sony introduced Cybershot DSC-W70 and DSC-W100 digital camerasA stylish and slick camera from Sony featuring 7.2 and 8.1 megapixels respective, along with 3X optical zoom, 2.5 inch LCD display and Carl Zeiss quality lens. These new Sony digital cameras also has ample of internal memory at 58MB and 64MB. http://www.pricecomparison.com/pc_news.php?news=10409 Sony HDPS-L1 Photo Vault Viewer with 80GB and HDTV outputThe HDPS-L1 is asmall device from Sony could fit nicely within your deck of home audio/video components. It is simple to use, just look at the controller. We are sure this device realy serves it purpose for viewing photos at its best possible quality on TV.Sony HDPS-L1features 80GB of storage but be careful about backup since this device does not have redundant hard drive. HDPS-L1 also hasa 7-in-1 card readerable to read all types of MemorySticks,CompactFlash/Microdrive, SD/MMC and xD.It hooks up to your TV using composite video, S-video or HDMI. The HDPS-L1 is capable of delivering upto 720p resolution of picture.The Sony HDPS-L1 is a bit pricey at about 300. HDMI cable is not even included in the box. For anyone interested in buying this, obviously it will only make sense to buy a HDMI cable since you will not be able to fully enjoy or utilize HD quality anyways without the HDMI cable. http://www.pricecomparison.com/pc_news.php?news=10408 Who is faster? Intel Pentium D dual versus Athlon64 X2Intel and AMD are fierce competitors. Intel has always been leading the micro-processor industry and AMD has always been the underdog. But the scene is changing. AMD has introduced many very strong processors with lower pricing. AMD has even been successful introducing first to market products when it introduced the hammer 64-bit desktop processor 2-years ago. Just 6-months ago AMD took a jab at Intel by suing them for monopolizing the industry.Despite AMDs success Intel still hold major share of the CPU market. However Intel knows AMD is gaining ground and popularity. Intel has tried to secure its position by offering the Pentium D dual-core processors. Intel has secure lead in other areas such as the mobile Centrino technology. AMDs Turion technology did not even come close to Intels success in the mobile platform.In this article I will disclose my opinions and results. Before I do so I would like to explain how I arrive at my opinions and results. This topic is half my own personal mission because I am about to upgrade my own PC. So I need to do my research I do every year to find out which technology has the best bang for the buck. This year I have spent 4 hours reading various online reviews, test and some print magazine tests.From reviews after reviews and test after test, the result is clear, AMD Athlon 64 X2 is faster and cheaper consistently on every application and test. This type of result has been consistently predictable for AMD to win, but we are quite surprise at the land slide since Intel was suppose to design processor to overcome AMDs recent successes.I believe Intel is in jeopardy if they do not provide better technology, but only to rely on their good name and reputation. AMDs value and reputation is getting stronger and stronger by the day. http://www.pricecomparison.com/pc_news.php?news=10407 Aopen MiniPC is the perfect bulky desktop replacementWhen we first looked at the Aopen miniPC a few months ago it was just a concept. Now the Aopen miniPC is a reality. Earlier in February 2006 Aopen just held a series of press releases and also introduced the Aopen miniPC in IT month Taiwan.Will this miniPC become the next generation of PC form factor for home and businesses? Maybe. Certainly Apple has good success with their Apple mini about 1.5 years ago. We believe the success of Aopen mini will depend on its adaptability towards different processors and also its cost. Unlike the Apple mini counterpart, Aopen miniPC will not have a strong push from its name and popularity, instead it has to built on it.The Aopen miniPC MP915-C model of the miniPC is powered by an Intel Celeron M 360 processor clocked at 1.4GHz. It includes a 40GB hard drive, as well as a slot-loading DVD player and CD writer.The MP915-P version powered by an Intel Pentium M 740 Dothan processor with a clocked at 1.73 GHz. This model has an 80GB drive plus DVD/- writing capability.Both miniPCs have a pair of USB 2.0 host ports, along with an IEEE 1394 FireWire port. They all include Gigabit Ethernet ports, while the Pentium-based model is pre-installed with an 802.11b/g mini-PCI card. Both models also include DVI digital video interface ports, S-Video and other features.Cho said, AOpen developed and launched the miniPC mainly because it wants to provide the numerous consumers who adopt the Wintel platform with the more powerful but much smaller desktop PCs. We have fully considered the top priorities for consumers when they choose their PCs functionality, competence, mobility, and price.AOpen also identifies the major trends in the PC market as mini, easy to use, and high mobility. AOpens miniPC completely meets the consumers computer applications needs in their daily life and business/office operations, he added. While the prices of the miniPCs may vary according to different models and configurations, they are definitely the most cost-effective among products of similar functions on all markets, said another executive of AOpen. http://www.pricecomparison.com/pc_news.php?news=10404 ColorEdge CE Monitors EIZO adds two widescreen monitors to its ColorEdge series the CE240W and CE210WEizo Nanao Technologies Inc. EIZO is further extending its range of LCD monitors for professionals engaged in all forms of graphics with the introduction of two wide-format LCD monitors, the 21 ColorEdge CE210W and the 24 ColorEdge CE240W.Both CE monitors feature increased horizontal viewing space with their widescreen format complimented by features such as an 8 ms mid-tone response time, an ergonomic design, and an industry-leading five-year warranty. In addition to their extended space, they have extended versatility and reliability with color management capabilities making the CE monitors an ideal solution for a wider range of professionals like graphic artists, printers, gamers, video editors, multimedia creators, 3-D CAD professionals and digital photographers.The ColorEdge CE offers several features for color accuracy and control. EIZOs own ASIC application specific integrated circuit features 14-bit color processing for accurate grayscale rendering, especially in the dark areas of an image. To ensure consistent color display for each ColorEdge CE240W and CE210W unit, EIZO adjusts the gamma level at the factory for every ColorEdge CE unit to a value of 2.2. This is done by using the monitors 10-bit look-up table LUT with its palette of 1,021 tones, to select the 256 most appropriate tones for red, green, and blue. Gamma is also user-adjustable from 1.8 up to 2.6.The wide format of the ColorEdge CE210W and CE240W provide a 16:10 aspect ratio 1680x1050; 1920 1200 native resolutions respectively for significantly more horizontal space than the 4:3 aspect ratios of conventional monitors. The screen is wide enough so that two A4 size pages can be opened at full size and tool palettes placed on the perimeter of the screen with no resulting overlap. This 16:10 aspect ratio of the monitor is a near match for the 16:9 aspect ratio of DVD wide format content, keeping the size of black borders across the top and bottom of the screen to a minimum.EIZOs ColorNavigator CE software comes bundled with the ColorEdge CE and is compatible with Macintosh OS X 10.2 or later and Windows 2000/XP operating systems. The interface is intuitive and simple to use; just set the values for brightness, color temperature, and gamma then calibrate with compatible devices like the GretagMacbeth Eye-One, X-Rites Monaco Optix, or ColorVisions Spyder each sold separately. ColorNavigator CE offers hardware calibration by controlling the monitors 10-bit LUT, a process that ensures no color gradations are sacrificed in the calibration process. The result is highly accurate colors with a delta-E difference of less than 0.5 for the monitors color temperature. Calibration results can be saved as a ColorSync or ICC profile.A constant brightness level is critical for the proper display of color and the ColorEdge CE monitors contain a patented brightness stabilization circuit developed in-house that stabilizes the brightness level within minutes after startup or coming out of power save mode. This circuit also Press Release detects and automatically compensates for brightness fluctuations due to ambient temperature.Most CRT and LCD monitors require a 1-2 hour warm-up period to achieve stable brightness, and the brightness level of these monitors is easily affected by changes in the surrounding temperature. The ColorEdge CE210W and CE240W have performance specifications ideal for multimedia applications such as video editing, gaming, or just watching DVDs. The brightness is an LCD TV-equivalent 450 cd/m, and the contrast ratio is 1000:1. An overdrive circuit speeds up the midtone gray-to-gray response time to 8 ms for smooth playback of moving images.The ColorEdge CE design incorporates several features for convenience and ease of use. EIZOs ArcSwing 2 stand offers an arc-shaped range of movement to allow the screen to be positioned up high near eye level or lowered at an angle akin to reading a book for a more natural viewing posture. The base swivels 172 so the screen can be shown to anyone sitting nearby, or for convenient access to the various hubs and ports located on the side or backside of the monitor without having to stand or lean over to reach them. Electrostatic control switches make for a smooth front panel and are touch sensitive for reliable operation. The cabinet color is available in black to match the color of many Windows PCs and a white/silver combination to compliment the color and design of Macintosh G5 and Mac Mini PCs.Connectivity options include dual DVI-I inputs and a USB 2.0 hub. The DVI-I inputs support both digital and analog signals from Windows and Macintosh PCs. The high speed USB hub includes two downstream ports located on the left side of the panel for quick connection to peripherals such as digital cameras, calibration sensors, storage devices, USB memory, or an iPod Shuffle.Availability The ColorEdge CE240W and CE210W will begin shipping in the U.S. in mid-March and will have an industry leading five-year warranty. Visitors to PMA 06 at Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, FL can see both on showcase from February 26 March 1 in booth 4937. http://www.pricecomparison.com/pc_news.php?news=10403 Matrox Extio F1400 is worlds first remote graphics unitFree yourself! Move away from your computer upto 820 feet away even if you are using a multi-monitor system. Matrox Extio F4100 even allow you to move your keyboard and mouse too. This is a marvelous new device which has filled the gap that we are sure has been requested by many CAD and graphic professionals.Matrox Graphics Inc., the leading manufacturer of graphics solutions for professionals, announces Extio F1400, the worlds first remote graphics unit. With this solution, the user interface of the computer the keyboard, mouse, monitors, audio peripherals, and graphics hardware are separated from the rest of the computer by up to 250 meters 820 feet of fiber-optic cable. Designed for professional applications, this product supports up to 4 digital or analog monitors at a time, and has passive fanless cooling. Matrox remote graphics technology enables a new physical layout for computers, says Alan Vandenbussche, VP Sales and Marketing, Matrox Graphics. It more effectively separates the use and administration of a system. This technology has a better combination of integration, reliability, image quality, and distance than any other extension technology.Matrox Extio is ideal for environments like audio studios, broadcast studios, dispatch centers, control rooms, and public spaces using digital signage. With this product, the critical parts of the computer like the disks, memory, and processors can be kept in a separate, safe, secure room. This saves space at the display station, removes a potentially noisy computer, and allows system administrators to access and maintain the system at a separate location.The versatile Matrox Extio F1400 remote graphics unit RGU has a Matrox-designed graphics chip, 128 MB of graphics memory, dual-LC connector for fiber-optic cable, 4 DVI-I monitor connectors, 6 USB 2.0 ports 4 in front, 2 in back, integrated audio hardware, an optical connector for digital audio output, and analog audio connectors for a microphone input, line input, and line output. To meet different slot requirements, Matrox separately offers PCI or PCI Express PCIe fiber-optic interface cards for Extio products.For more information on this product, see: www.matrox.com/graphics/extio. http://www.pricecomparison.com/pc_news.php?news=10402 Logitech NuLOOQ Navigator is the first Adobe specific input deviceLogitechand Adobe Systems Incorporatedtoday announced the results of a collaboration to provide creative professionals and design enthusiasts new levels of control when using Adobe Creative Suite 2 CS2 and standalone CS2 applications: the NuLOOQ Professional Series. The new Logitech product line comprises the NuLOOQ navigator, an innovative device used in conjunction with a mouse and a keyboard to manipulate images and documents, and the NuLOOQ tooldial, customizable on-demand interface software that provides quick access to design tools. Both are designed for use with the Mac versions of Adobe Creative Suite 2, Adobe Illustrator CS2, Adobe InDesign CS2, and Adobe Photoshop CS2. The NuLOOQ Professional Series places the frequently used tools and options in the Adobe Creative Suite right at creative professionals fingertips, saving them time and giving them the ability to shift their focus to the most important aspect of design imagery and layout. Logitechs specialty is designing intuitive interfaces between people and computers, said Guerrino De Luca, president and chief executive officer of Logitech. By collaborating with Adobe, who delivers products relied on by millions of creative professionals around the world, were able to extend our expertise and create truly innovative products specifically tailored to the creative design field.In advertising, photography, design, web development and publishing, our creative customers change the way the world looks every day, said Bruce Chizen, chief executive officer of Adobe. Logitech has delivered an exciting new way for our customers to work with Adobe software, ensuring more than ever our place at the heart of every creative workflow. Many designers today use multiple large monitors, which means the mouse cursor has to travel farther to complete basic tasks. This takes up valuable creative time and results in workspace inefficiency. The NuLOOQ Professional Series addresses these challenges and provides solutions for the time-intensive elements of design navigating images, adjusting option values, and accessing menus so that creative professionals can accomplish more.NuLOOQ navigator: Complete Creative Control The NuLOOQ navigator is a companion to the creative designers existing toolset a mouse and a tablet or keyboard. Approximately the size and shape of half a tennis ball, this stationary device sits under the non-mousing hand and has a circular touch-sensitive surface the tooltuner dial for adjusting option values in supported applications. A moveable rubber-like ring the navring controller at the base allows designers to easily navigate images and documents, while embedded buttons triggerpoint buttons call up frequently used tools. Additional features include: Scroll and zoom with ease: A minor nudge of the navring controller moves selected images, while twisting it controls the zoom feature. The navring controllers built-in sensor is based on advanced robotics technology that senses small movements for quick reaction. Touch-sensitive control: Located on top of the NuLOOQ navigator, the tooltuner dial gives creative designers the ability to adjust or tune tool-option values, such as text leading or brush size. This feature minimizes arm movement and saves valuable time by eliminating repeat trips to the option bar to adjust values. Context-sensitive and application-aware: The NuLOOQ navigator automatically detects the current Adobe CS2 application, selected object or tool, presenting applicable option values for that application when prompted. Instant access to frequently used tools: Three built-in triggerpoint buttons embedded in the tooltuner dial provide instant access to commands, modifier keys, and tooldial menus. NuLOOQ tooldial: Complete Interface Control Included with the NuLOOQ navigator or available for purchase separately, the NuLOOQ tooldial software centralizes frequently used tools, commands and files within an intuitive, on-demand circular menu that is divided into eight wedges. Each of these wedges can have up to eight associated wedges appear when the cursor lingers over the original wedge for a total of 72 available tools, commands and files per tooldial. When launched using a keystroke, mouse click or one of the NuLOOQ navigator triggerpoint buttons, the tooldial wheel appears centered under the cursor and disappears when the activity is completed, giving creative designers full control over their interface while keeping their virtual desktop clutter-free. Specific features include: Easy configuration: Tooldial menus can be configured simply by dragging and dropping commands directly into the wedges or moving files or executables from the Finder. Fully customizable: Creative professionals can build customized tooldial menus for specific workflows, tasks or workgroups. By customizing tooldials with their most-used tools and commands, they no longer have to navigate complex menus or search for palettes in applications. One-step functionality: Because designers can access up to 72 defined commands, files or folders per tooldial, they no longer have to drag the cursor across the desktop to access a menu system or remember individual shortcuts. Application-aware: NuLOOQ tooldial automatically detects the current application and brings up the associated tooldial menu so people can program just one shortcut key that works across all supported Adobe applications. For example, a tooldial configured for Photoshop appears only when Photoshop is running, and it changes automatically when another supported application is selected. Also, when the tooldial command is executed outside of Adobe CS2 applications, a universal, customizable tooldial appears for instant access to files, folders and applications. One-click tweak tools: With one easy click, users can select brush tools and set brush size in Photoshop, or select leading, tracking or point size in Adobe InDesign CS2. Real-time feedback: Feedback appears directly on screen while users tune values, allowing creative designers to receive immediate feedback while keeping the desktop clutter-free. Easy to share: Creative professionals can export their customized tooldials for use in workgroups. In addition, they can download tooldials created by expert designers from www.logitech.com/nulooq. Pricing and AvailabilityThe NuLOOQ Professional Series has a suggested retail price in the U.S. of 149.99 and will be sold beginning in March through select resellers, including CDW, Mac Warehouse, MacMall and Amazon.com, as well as through Logitechs online store. The NuLOOQ tooldial can be purchased separately online for a suggested retail price of 49.99 at www.logitech.com/nulooq. A 30-day free trial is also available for download at the NuLOOQ Web site. http://www.pricecomparison.com/pc_news.php?news=10398 Novac serial ATA SATA II to USB 2.0 converter without enclosureThis 45 Serial ATA to USB 2.0 adapter that converts any naked 3.5-inch SATA or SATA II hard drive look, Mom... no enclosure into an external storage device for your Windows or Mac computer. While its not readily apparent as to how one would use the adapter, Gizmodo states: This could be a quick solution for someone who has no spare room in their case, laptop owners, or a person who ended up with a SATA drive but no way to use it. Sure, OK works for me. http://www.pricecomparison.com/pc_news.php?news=10397 Microsoft announced Windows Vista with 6 different editionsThe much anticipated Microsoft Windows Vista is almost ready to be released finaly from Microsoft. The Vista is the latest operating system from Microsoft to replace Windows XP which most of us currently use. Due to its size and many different features it offers, Microsoft has decided to release up to 6 different version of the Vista. I am sure this is done to maximize profit and provide better pricing by providing only features users need on a particular version.Microsoft has not finalized their decision on branding and plans of marketing the Windows Vista as stated on their web site. In fact Microsoft has recently pulled the Microsoft Vista Small Business edition title out of the list of versions. Seems like Microsoft is still testing the market feedback for releasing their operating sytem in such a way which they have never done before.Microsoft recently posted a web page designed to test the Windows Vista help system that included incomplete information about the Windows Vista product line up,Also stated onMicrosoft web site,This page has since been removed as it was posted prematurely and was for testing purposes only. We will share more information about the Windows Vista line up in the coming weeks.Here are the list of product editions Microsoft plans to ship for Windows Vista:Windows Starter 2007 Previously Windows Vista Starter Edition. This version does not use the Vista branding because it will not include the Aero graphics display found in the Vista line of products, and will only ship in a 32-bit version.Windows Vista Home Basic and Home Basic N. A simple version of Windows Vista that is aimed at single PC homes. Windows Vista Home Basic is the baseline version of Windows Vista. Home Basic N istargetedforend users and willnotincludeWindows Media Player. Not sure what the N stands for probably network capable?Windows Vista Home Premium. This version provides whole home entertainment and personal productivity throughout the home and on the go.Home Premium will include Vista Home Basic, Windows Vista Home Premium Edition will include everything from Home Basic, as well as Media Center and Media Center Extender functionality which includes Cable Card support.Windows Vista Business and Business N Previously Windows Vista Professional Edition. Windows Vista Businessdesigned to be equivalent to Windows XP Pro today. This version is aimed at business, enterprise desktopsand IT managers and generalists. Windows Vista Businessis aimed at theend userand willnot includeWindows Media Player.Windows Vista Enterprise. Optimized for the enterprise and large corporation use. Vista Enterpriseversion will bebased on and include all features of Windows Vista Pro Edition. It will also include unique features such as Virtual PC, the multi-language user interface MUI, and the Secure Startup/full volume encryption security technologies Cornerstone. This is a new version or edition never before available on previous OS from Microsoft.Windows Vista Ultimate. The best choice for serious computer users who would like to have both features available in the Vista Home Premium Edition and Vista Business edition. Vista Ultimate is equivalent to Windows XP pro on steroids. Ultimately it will have all the features from Home and Business editions plus even more software and features.As stated earlier, Microsoft has not decided on the final list of version they will actualy release. The fact that the Microsoft web page about this information is still changing month by month tells us they are getting close, but still deciding. The only thing we are sure of is the fact Microsoft will be releasing many more different version than they previously have done in the past.Pros and Cons... In my opinion this is a good decision on Microsofts part as they can price the different version according to their features and affordability. I am sure Microsofts goal is to try to make sure more people will be able to buy and upgrade to this new Vista operating system. http://www.pricecomparison.com/pc_news.php?news=10395 LG V9000 cellular phone able to recieve and view TV signalsDo you like portable television? Are you a television addict? This LG V9000 may be the best cellular phone for you. This LG V9000 is amongst the first generation of cellular phone to support new TV Television signal reception and viewing.LG V9000 dedication to adapt to its TV viewing focus is visible from its form factor, design and features list. This phone most notable feature is its rotating LCD screen, capable of both potrait and landscape viewing. Of course TV viewing is best at landscape view.LG V9000 also supports the following features:- Wireless TV signal reception using the DMB-T transmission system- 256K colors LCD screen- Rotating LCD Screen for landscape widescreen or portrait view.- 1.3 Megapixel digital camera- 30MB internal memory http://www.pricecomparison.com/pc_news.php?news=10394 Mercedes Benz manages distance between cars using Distronic Plus cruise controlCruise control technology is no longer very exciting, sure it is a convenience technology meant to help drivers achieve longer distances. But our current cruise control is a dumb technology, the only thing it knows how to do is keep the same speed. It is so dumb, that it will crash into the car in front if the drive do not do something to stop it.Even though it makes sense to create a technology to control distance between your car and the car in front of you. It took car manufacturer 10 years to improve this much need distance control technology on top of the current cruise control.Mercedes Benz, a leader in automotive technology, leads the way on this technology called Distronic Plus. Just recently developed and implemented only on the new S-Class Mercedes Benz, Distronic Plus can be easily controlled from the speedometer and dashboard. http://www.pricecomparison.com/pc_news.php?news=10393 Smartvue S3 Intelligent Video with TrueTrackFor the past two years it has been somewhat boring seeing one surveillance company after another offering the same boring feature, recording longer period of time or support more camera. Not SmartVue, this company focus on cool new untapped technology. That is why SmartVue focus on wireless, smarter, easier to use, easier to deplay and even look better surveillance system.Smartvue S3 makes IP video smarter. It is a complete plug and play IP video analytics solution with fast and accurate in-camera analytics that enables people counting for business applications and for government, commercial, industrial and residential security.Applications include staged security areas one area is a warning and the next area is a threat, monitoring human and automobile traffic, product displays, cash register lines and aisles most traveled. S3 delivers data in real time which can be quickly exported to Excel or other common database formats for external data mining for both business and security applications. Smartvue S3 TrueTrack offers the following features:Detects moving, still, small, large, and occluded blocked people or automobilesin up to 3 fields of interest for each camera Counts people entering or leaving a field of interest Tracks direction of travel in a field of interest Measures time spent in a field of interest Tracks unique body ID in a scene Delivers user friendly data real-time to browser or export to XLS http://www.pricecomparison.com/pc_news.php?news=10392 VOIP Providers Price Comparison ChartVOIP is here to stay just like the internet, if you are going to use it may as well save some money and know exactly what you are getting and how much.Our main company PriceComparison.com is all about comparing prices... naturaly VOIP price comparing is right up our alley. So here is the link to our first VOIP providers, their plans and their pricing. Enjoy...http://www.PriceComparison.com/comparevoip.php http://www.pricecomparison.com/pc_news.php?news=10391 CMO Tech makes EV-DO USB Modem for wireless broadbandEV-DO is a wireless broadband technology that promises Cable or DSL like speed anywhere and anytime nationwide. Imagine being able to surf the internet anywhere at speeds up to 2.4mbps.This device we are writting about the CMO CCU-550 is the first of its kind to offer EV-DO connection with the ease of USB connection. Previously you can only buy PC Card or PCMCIA card to use EV-DO connection. But many people do not have a PCMCIA slot such as people with 12.1 or smaller notebook.I am very anxious to get and use this technology soon. I believe this will revolutionize the internet and online technology. When internet is widely and readily available anytime and anywhere.ModelCCU-550Radio FrequencyBand : 800MHz RX : 869 894MHz TX : 824 849MHz RX Sensitivity : Nominal -106dBm Dimensions943112mm24.9g Environmental Storage : -30 75 Operating : -20 50 Power ConsumptionCDMA Max 700mA CDMA Typical 250mA Sleep 2mA Operation Voltage : 5.0 VDC Data Options Packet data, Async data, Two-way SMS, QuickNet ConnectData Rate 1X : Forward Link : Up to 153Kbps, Reverse Link: Up to 153Kbps EVDO : Forward Link : Up to 2.4Mbps, ReverseLink : Up to 153Kbps Hardware InterfaceUSB Software InterfaceS-707 AT command set and CMOTechextendedAT command set IS-683A compliant over-air download/update capabilitiesO/S SUPPORT Windows 2000, Windows XP OptionR-UIM Support http://www.pricecomparison.com/pc_news.php?news=10390 Turtle Beach Roadie 5.1/7.1 laptop USB sound adapterTurtle Beach Audio Advantage RoadiePuts USB Home Theater in the Palm of Your Hand Impressive Features and Digital Signal Processing Bring Dynamic5.1 / 7.1 Surround Sound to Notebook or Desktop PCsTurtle Beach announces Roadie, the latest addition to its Audio Advantage Series of USB audio adapters designed for PC users who are serious about portable, high quality audio. Roadie transforms the built-in sound of the average laptop into a rich audio experience, packing an amazing array of features into a package that literally fits in the palm of your hand. With 8 channels of analog outputs for true 5.1/7.1 surround sound, its an ideal accessory for playing PC games, watching DVD movies, using VoIP applications, and playing or recording music.Roadie connects a laptop or desktop PC to a wide variety of audio devices with features including stereo analog and S/PDIF digital inputs and outputs, stereo and 5.1 channel headphone outputs, stereo mic inputs, built-in stereo mics, an optional remote control and a robust suite of audio management/editor software. Digital signal processing provides a stereo 10-band EQ with ambience control for full, dynamic sound, and independent 10 band EQs for each speaker in a surround sound system with adjustable delay for adjusting the surround sound field. A built-in 6-channel headphone amplifier directly drives Turtle Beachs acclaimed Ear Force surround sound headphones for an immersive surround sound experience without having to set up a surround sound speaker system. http://www.turtlebeach.com/site/products/earforce/.Most USB audio adapters are either short on features or are too bulky and inconvenient to carry along with your laptop, said Seth Dotterer, Director of Marketing of Turtle Beach. In contrast, Roadie packs more features than the competition into a package thats smaller than a deck of cards and requires no external power supplyso its easy to take anywhere. Its perfect for a wide range of users, from college kids who use laptops for study and play, to businessmen who want great sound for presentations and when traveling. http://www.pricecomparison.com/pc_news.php?news=10389 Sky WindPower developed Flying Electric GeneratorFEGIf all costs are considered, including the true costs of nuclear fission, long range this will be the worlds cheapest energy source other than the limited hydro sources and limited situations where surface based wind turbines may be the most economic in supplying relatively local needs. But, on a larger scale, our figures show that high altitude wind energy will be capable of supplying the worlds needs at the best overall economics. As applied to the United States and Canada, please see the U.S. Electric Energy Statistics and Canada section. When the United States realizes that high altitude wind energy is capable of being its most economical energy source, market forces will lead to its gradually supplanting oil and to energy independence - as well as end the debate on global warming - because its most economical energy source will produce no greenhouse gases. A FEG is a tethered device, and tethers going up to high altitudes obviously pose a problem to aircraft. But, while it is not well known, balloons tethered at up to 15,000 feet already exist along the southern border of the United States carrying radar equipment to detect drug flights. Calculations show that airspace restricted for power generation will need far less restricted airspace to supply all the nations needs than is already restricted from civil aviation use. This website discusses measurement of the velocity and consistency of high altitude winds, calculations on the capacity to capture this energy using Roberts technology at specific locations in the United States and around the world, Flying Electric Generator technology, restricted airspace use, future powering of vehicles, energy storage systems, the global wind resources and projected long range FEG economics. This is an artists Ben Shepards rendition from Professor Roberts preliminary working drawings of the next planned Flying Electric Generator rated at 240kW with rotor diameters of 35 feet. The total swept area for a 1.5 MW Flying Electric Generator with rotor diameters of 88 feet is 24,329 square feet, as compared with a ground base wind turbine 1.5 MW turbinesuch as GE Model 1.5slwith a single rotor diameter of 252.6 feet, total area of 50,115 square feet. Yet the Flying Electric Generator would produce over twice as much electricity per year at typical locations due to the much higher high altitude wind speeds and constancy. For more information visit: www.skywindpower.com http://www.pricecomparison.com/pc_news.php?news=10388 Wireless broadband will soon compete with wired DSL and CableInthe wireless world, why are we still connecting to the internet using conventional Cable and DSL lines? Wired broadband such as Cable and DSLare great but they are only available at home or at work. Even working on your laptop using the current wireless or wi-fi technology is limited to a short wireless signal range.New technologies such as EV-DO and EDGE, are coming to provide wireless internet connection nationwide. Verizon currently has the only EV-DO network in the U.S., available in 32 cities and suburban areas, but Sprint / Nextel isrolling out its own network soon. EDGE is an older technology and slower than EV-DO but it is the most available nationwide.The laptop PCcardSony Ericsson GC89you see in thepicture above is a quad EDGE/wi-fi wireless network adaptor.It a is an all-in-one device to allow connectivity over an EDGE/GPRS/GSM or Wi-Fi network. Verizonhas recently introduced their latest phone Treo 700wcapable of connecting to Verizon Wireless BroadbandAccess serviceusing its EV-DO network with download speeds averaging 400-700 kilobits per second. Today, about half the U.S. population, in more than 84 metropolitan areas and in hundreds of airports across the nation, can access download speeds comparable to Cable or DSL wired connections. http://www.pricecomparison.com/pc_news.php?news=10385 Grandstream delivers color SIP Video Camera Phone using SIP H.264Grandstream delivers GXV-3000 VOIP SIP Video Camera Phone Internet Telephony Conference Spring 2006, Ft. Lauderdale, FLJanuary 25, 2006Grandstream Networks today announced it has completed engineering interoperability tests between its new GXV-3000 H.264 based SIP video phone and the SIP products from a few partner companies.Based on completed interoperability tests conducted by engineers from Grandstream and its partners, GXV-3000 works seamlessly with SIP soft client from Counterpath, IP-PBX or softswitch products from Digium, Netcentrex, and Pingtel.With the exciting release of GXV-3000, Grandstream solved 2 critical issues that prevent video communications over public Internet from becoming a mass phenomenon: high cost of hardware terminal and delivery of high quality 2-way real-time video over modest bandwidth, said David Li, Grandstreams CEO.GXV-3000s DSP optimized implementation of the latest H.264 video codec ensures high fidelity video quality at bandwidth between 64kbps and 1Mbps. Its attractive price point MSRP 295 and broad interoperability with various 3rd party SIP products further makes this product stand out from the rest of the crowd. The Grandstream product is one of the sleekest and coolest video phone products out there today, said David Michaud, CEO of Netcentrex, Inc. It combines sound design with features that are fully supported by our market leading video calling VoIP application servers and frequently requested by our growing base of joint customers.Digium, the original creator and primary developer of Asterisk, the industrys first open source PBX, is currently offering technical demonstrations of video conferencing with the GXV-3000 and its upcoming version of Business Edition, the professional grade version of Asterisk.The launch of the GXV-3000 video phone underscores the reality that video and VoIP are here, said Mark Spencer, president of Digium and creator of Asterisk. We see open source playing an integral role in making VoIP video conferencing an easy and cost-effective method of communicating face-to-face over distances.Pingtels SIPxchange ECS is designed to handle enterprise real time communications and the new Grandstream GXV-3000 just worked out of the box, said Al Brisard, VP of Marketing. Standards based SIP is the enabler of interoperability but the real value to the enterprise is ease of use, ease of deployment, and unprecedented choice of end points and capabilities.We are excited to provide H.264 communication ability between Grandstream GXV-3000 and CounterPath eyeBeam softphone users. Carriers and businesses now have access to the latest technologies and optimal performance when selecting video communication solutions, said Donovan Jones, Vice President, Sales and Marketing, CounterPath Solutions Inc.The new GXV-3000 features an adjustable advanced VGA resolution camera sensor with 1-touch ON/OFF switch for privacy control, a razor-thin 56-inch TFT color LCD with stunning picture quality 2-dimensionally rotatable to allow nearly all viewing angles, 5 navigation keys, 3 line indicators each of which supports independent SIP account, visual voice/video message indicator, hands-free speakerphone with advanced acoustic echo cancellation, dual 10M/100M Ethernet ports switch or router mode configurable, 2 USB ports, 2.5mm headset jack, and RCA style audio/video output jack to allow simultaneous video output to TV. In addition, it also supports video call Hold/Transfer/Forward, 3-way conference, audio mute and camera block, video phone book, mirror camera, picture-in-picture, 4xzoom 2xoptical plus 2xdigital, on-screen-display, auto focus and auto exposure, anti-flickering, video capture & save, configurable screen-saver pictures, downloadable music ring tones, and intuitive graphic user interface.Grandstream is in the process of completing its interoperability & compatibility tests with other major soft switch vendors. Notification of completion will be given on the appropriate vendors web sites or through their Partner Programs. http://www.pricecomparison.com/pc_news.php?news=10384 H&R Block joins with Kingston to deliver Tax Software on USB DriveTaxpayers will find the process of compiling, filing and getting their refunds much easier this tax season, thanks to an innovative partnership between H&R Block NYSE: HRB and Kingston Technology Company, Inc. that loads H&R Block TaxCut software on a Kingston DataTraveler USB Flash drive. H&R Block, the worlds largest tax services provider and Kingston, the worlds largest independent manufacturer of memory products, announced today that H&R Block will deliver TaxCut Deluxe tax software on a custom Kingston 256-MB DataTraveler USB Flash Drive. This innovative concept of delivering tax software on a USB drive is convenient, portable, and a true value to taxpayers. We were looking for a new way to deliver our software said Derek Swords, product director, software, H&R Block. We feel that Kingstons DataTraveler USB drive gives our customers an easy, secure and portable way to access and install TaxCut, and helps our customers prepare their taxes easily so they receive the best possible outcome from their tax experience. Combining our TaxCut Deluxe software with the ease-of-use, reliability and portability of the Kingston DataTraveler is a unique way for us to meet our customers needs and provide value beyond the tax season. Users can plug their ultra-reliable H&R Block DataTraveler into their personal computer and install TaxCut Deluxe instantly then use the convenient storage capabilities of Kingston DataTraveler all year-long for their mobile data needs. This partnership signals H&R Blocks readiness to embrace innovative delivery mechanisms; we feel certain that H&R Blocks many customers will be both relieved and delighted by how convenient tax preparation can be with a TaxCut DataTraveler, said Mark Leathem, director, digital media business development, Kingston. The USB drive is simply too easy to use and convenient to stay in the shadows any longer. Customized with the H&R Block logo, the 256-MB H&R Block DataTraveler USB Flash drive is ideal for home office, small business, school, and promotional use. The drive is affordable at a suggested 39.95 retail price after a 10 mail-in rebate, and its mobile storage capabilities can work for anyone. http://www.pricecomparison.com/pc_news.php?news=10383 X9-F3 micro super small MP3 / Video playerWe do not know much about this MP3 player from Korea except that it is manufactured by a company named, X9. This very small MP3 player is called the X9-F3. As you can see its size is the remarkable feature, it even has color LCD and capable of player both Music MP3 and Videos! http://www.pricecomparison.com/pc_news.php?news=10382 Trendnet combines Wireless Bluetooth / Wireless Storage into one USB deviceBeing unique is key to be competitive. In the super competitive computer hardware industry, having a unique product is imperative. Trendnet is the first manufacturer to take this approach to create two new products. The TBW-103UB is a 802.11g Wireless & Bluetooth Combo USB Adapter. And the TEW-429UF is a HotFlash 802.11g Wireless & 512MB Flash Memory Combo USB Adapter with HotSpot Detector.The TEW-429UF is actualy 3-devices-in-one which makes it extremely useful while keeping the same size and weight.Two thumbs up for Trendnet for their innovative and open minded approach. http://www.pricecomparison.com/pc_news.php?news=10381 Pantech / Curitel makes the first full amp / sound chipset cellular phone - PT-L1900Pantech / Curitel seems to understand there is a demand and niche to provide a good sounding cellular phone. Of course there are many cellular phones on the market that has MP3 playing capability such as the Motorola Rokr, but none has full hi-fidelity audio playback capability like the Pantech / Curitel PT-L1900.This Pantech / Curitel is the first to provide a cellular phone which has full digital Amp chipset with11 acoustic modes, a 7 band equalizer and 3D stereo sound. This Pantech / Curitel PT-L1900 also has 128MB of memory too for your MP3 files. http://www.pricecomparison.com/pc_news.php?news=10380 Thecus N2100 stores up to 1GB of musics, photos and filesAvailable in Black, Silver and Pearl, the clean lines and sleek styling of the YES Box N2100 makes it a welcome addition to virtually any home or office environment. Under the hood, the YES Box N2100 houses the Intel 80219 Processor, featuring a high-performance, low-power core based on Intel XScale Technology. Loaded with integrated features, this single chip solution provides more than enough muscle to process your digital data.For media buffs, the YES Box N2100 offers 2 internal 3.5 bays that accommodate two SATA hard disks for up to 800GB of storage! The YES Box N2100 also offers users several disk storage options, including RAID 0 to optimize hard disks to deliver more throughput, RAID 1 and its disk mirroring functionality to keep data extra secure, and JBOD to simply give users more capacity to store their videos, movies, and photos. Accessible 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, the YES Box N2100 is built to be always on, allowing users unlimited access to their digital media. And with advanced power saving management, the YES Box N2100 consumes 30 less power compared to a similarly configured PC. The YES Box N2100 comes fully equipped with dual Gigabit Ethernet ports to enable lightning-fast file transfers, your digital media can be made available throughout your entire home or office network quickly and easily. Three high-speed USB 2.0 ports enable the YES Box N2100 to connect to your favorite high-speed flash storage devices, while one-button copy functionality allows the YES Box N2100 to copy and store your data at a touch of a button. With Intel XScale Technology, large storage capacity, advanced networking capabilities, and multiple storage options, the YES Box N2100 keeps your data safe, secure, and accessible. Designed for hassle-free installation, the YES Box N2100 can be setup and running in a matter of minutes. With its intuitive web-based interface, users can manage their personal storage server from anywhere on the network with their favorite browser. Along with network neighborhood connectivity, the YES Box N2100 is compatible with todays most widely-used operating systems, including Windows, Apple OS X, and Linux, making file sharing between networked PCs more convenient than ever. The YES Box N2100 offers robust protocol support for enhanced connectivity. Use the YES Box N2100 as an FTP server to allow your friends or customers to access your digital assets via their preferred FTP software suite. Looking for the ultimate digital jukebox? The YES Box N2100 can also be configured to be an iTunes server, making your music accessible by networked PCs with iTunes installed. Whats more, the YES Box N2100 comes equipped with the YES Community Photo Web Server. This handy application turns your YES Box into a fully-fledged photo bank, enabling users to create their very own digital photo albums that can be shared with every PC on the network! With the YES Box N2100, sharing your digital data has never been easier or more convenient. Weve designed the YES Box N2100 to be not only powerful but easy to use a great way for users to experience the advantages of a dedicated network file server, noted Thecus CEO Edwin Lin. By making the technology as transparent as possible, the YES Box N2100 reinforces our commitment to enhancing the digital lifestyle.The Intel 80219 processor provides both the performance and bandwidth necessary for applications such as sharing digital media throughout a home or office network as demonstrated by the YES Box N2100, said Mike Wall, General Manager, Intel, Storage Components Division.For media buffs, the YES Box N2100 offers 2 internal 3.5 bays that accommodate two SATA hard disks for up to 800GB of storage! The YES Box N2100 also offers users several disk storage options, including RAID 0 to optimize hard disks to deliver more throughput, RAID 1 and its disk mirroring functionality to keep data extra secure, and JBOD to simply give users more capacity to store their videos, movies, and photos. Accessible 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, the YES Box N2100 is built to be always on, allowing users unlimited access to their digital media. And with advanced power saving management, the YES Box N2100 consumes 30 less power compared to a similarly configured PC. The YES Box N2100 comes fully equipped with dual Gigabit Ethernet ports to enable lightning-fast file transfers, your digital media can be made available throughout your entire home or office network quickly and easily. Three high-speed USB 2.0 ports enable the YES Box N2100 to connect to your favorite high-speed flash storage devices, while one-button copy functionality allows the YES Box N2100 to copy and store your data at a touch of a button. With Intel XScale Technology, large storage capacity, advanced networking capabilities, and multiple storage options, the YES Box N2100 keeps your data safe, secure, and accessible. Designed for hassle-free installation, the YES Box N2100 can be setup and running in a matter of minutes. With its intuitive web-based interface, users can manage their personal storage server from anywhere on the network with their favorite browser. Along with network neighborhood connectivity, the YES Box N2100 is compatible with today??s most widely-used operating systems, including Windows, Apple OS X, and Linux, making file sharing between networked PCs more convenient than ever. The YES Box N2100 offers robust protocol support for enhanced connectivity. Use the YES Box N2100 as an FTP server to allow your friends or customers to access your digital assets via their preferred FTP software suite. Looking for the ultimate digital jukebox? The YES Box N2100 can also be configured to be an iTunes server, making your music accessible by networked PCs with iTunes installed. What??s more, the YES Box N2100 comes equipped with the YES Community Photo Web Server. This handy application turns your YES Box into a fully-fledged photo bank, enabling users to create their very own digital photo albums that can be shared with every PC on the network! With the YES Box N2100, sharing your digital data has never been easier or more convenient. Weve designed the YES Box N2100 to be not only powerful but easy to use a great way for users to experience the advantages of a dedicated network file server, noted Thecus CEO Edwin Lin. By making the technology as transparent as possible, the YES Box N2100 reinforces our commitment to enhancing the digital lifestyle.The Intel 80219 processor provides both the performance and bandwidth necessary for applications such as sharing digital media throughout a home or office network as demonstrated by the YES Box N2100, said Mike Wall, General Manager, Intel, Storage Components Division. http://www.pricecomparison.com/pc_news.php?news=10379 Samsung pushes the limit on Camera Phone to 7.7 MegapixelsThere is no such thing as too much memory or storage capacity for computers. The same for more gigabytes on your iPod. But does this apply to camera phone? 7.7 Megapixel is great to have on my digital camera, but obviously if the same feature could exists on a camera phone maybe digital cameras could be obsolete in the future?This Samsung SCH-B500 has such high resolution and capacity that it should probably be considered as a camera rather for a cellular phone. The Samsung SCH-B500 even has a real optical zoom lens when retracted it extends to nearly 2 inches thick. Just like many high resolution digital camera, SCH-B500 has a large LCD screen and uses removable trans flash memory media.Furthermore the Samsung SCH-B500 allows users to watch satellite TV on the phone or porting it out to your TV. This is truly getting crazy with technologies and electronic devices crossing each others functions and features. http://www.pricecomparison.com/pc_news.php?news=10378 Your celluar phone ring tones could be used to attract womenModern science has only begun to unlock the secrets of the human brain. While making great strides in mapping the neural pathways and chemical triggers that incite various moods and behaviors, mainstream scientists have yet to grasp exactly what makes human beings, and their brains, tick.Therefore, Pherotonal research is somewhat controversial. At the vanguard of this important work is intimacy expert Dr. Myra Vanderhood. Dr. Vanderhood and her colleagues at the Auditory Institute, RTP are seeking to connect the dots, gathering anecdotal evidence from around the globe, and looking for the cause-and-effect relationships that will gain traction with established scientists the world over. Research like this always begins slowly, but the more evidence researchers gather, the closer we come to understanding Pherotones and their impact on the attraction and arousal centers of the brain.Check it out at http://www.pherotones.com