Remember the last time you jotted something down on a Post-it?  Well, neither do I.  I actually have some buried in my drawers but since the day of Mac widgets I kinda found no use for them anymore.  Enter the Mintpad from Mintpass, a 3.2-ounce 3.08 x 2.51 x .60-inch digital pad packed with wi-fi.  There’s more you can do with this little gadget than just scratchpadding.  You can blog, play music, browse the internet, and even chat.  Watch the video demos on their website and if you want to grab these, they’re ~$155 a pop but you’d have to fly to Korea for it.  [Pocketables] Continue reading…

Cowon hacks prices on practically every PMP it makes

Cowon already lowered the primary barrier to entry on its PMP line once this year, but evidently that wasn’t enough. In order to entice prospective buyers to go ahead and snag that Cowon-branded player they’ve been on the fence about, the outfit has taken a sling blade to the stickers of the F2, D2, I7, Q5W, A3 and U5, leaving just the O2 as-is. The cuts aren’t exactly small beans either, with discounts ranging from $10 to $70 off of MSRP. For the full list of new and old prices, hop on past the break. Continue reading…

I simply dread the Rubik Cube; whenever I was set up for a challenge, I would end up switching the color stickers to crack the game. I know, shame on me for cheating! But puzzles get me all wicked! As far as the Samsung Yepp Cube Puzzle MP3, I know I won’t be such a goose.

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Optoma Pico Projector gets pictured, specced and priced

We’ve been hearing about Optoma’s Pico Projector for what feels like ages now, but at long last we’ve some concrete data on the minuscule beamer. Boasting Texas Instruments’ DLP technology, the 2- x 4.1- x 0.7-inch device weighs in at just 4.2-ounces and features a native resolution of 480 x 320 pixels, 9 (yes, nine) lumens of brightness and a minimum projection distance of eight inches (with a maximum of 8.5-feet). Continue reading…

Universal Speaker From Maxell

Maxell Japan has released the successor to the MXSP-1000 cradle speaker for all Apple’s DAP. Measuring 425mm x 75mm x 61mm and weighing 630grams, the latest MXSP-1100 is compatible with all version of iPods and iPhone. The universal speaker offers an output of 2 x 4.2Watts with a frequency response of 80Hz to 20kHz. No word on pricing at this time. [Akihabara via iPod and MP3 Players]

US Folks Can Grab Nokia N96 Now

As promised, the Nokia N96 super smart phone is now available at your local US cell phone channels.  To refresh your memory, this iPhone competitor has wi-fi, HSDPA, 5MP camera that’s said to be super standard, N-Gage support, and a whopping 16GB internal memory.  Prices should vary between your neighborhood distributors, but be ready to part with some $800 if you want one.  [Press Release via Upcoming Cell Phones] Continue reading…

XMp3 Radio

XMp3 is a combination of an MP3 player and an XM radio receiver. It has been claimed as the lightest portable XM radio. The device has 100 hours of storage with microSD card slot expansion, an auto-record feature that will remember to grab your favorite shows when time comes and a buffer of the last 30 minutes from multiple channels. The XMp3 is available at $280. More pictures after the break. Continue reading…

Digital Cube reveals i-Station T5 PMP with HSDPA

Another month, another i-Station. This time, though, Digital Cube has really managed to pique our interest with the T5, a fifth-generation PMP that boasts such luxuries as inbuilt HSDPA and a 4.8-inch WVGA (800 x 480 resolution) display. We’re also told that it’ll be rocking a T-DMB TV tuner, an FM module, 3D user interface, SDHC card slot, 8GB / 16GB of internal storage space and an e-dictionary, of course. Pricing and release information has yet to be revealed, though you can bet it’ll be hitting up South Korea before it ships anywhere else.

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If you are bored of your regular rectangular Remote, invest in the all-new Rosie Contemporary Remote by Savant. A relief from the usual rectangular design, this Remote is shaped like a dish and small enough to fit in your palm. Its operation is also simple as all you have to do is use your thumb to scroll past various control options just like an iPod. The Rosie On Screen home control menu is what sets this remote apart from the rest. Icons relating to a home’s lighting, audio/video, security, thermostats and more are laid out in a circular fashion. Just scroll around till you get the option of your choice or press the select button and Rosie will bring up another menu of choices. That’s not all; you can program the hard buttons on the side of the touch sensitive scroll wheel to perform a variety of functions like dimming and brightening the lights when you are in the lighting control menu. You can also custom design the outer shell of this Remote in any material or finish you want, from leather to metal, pick the material of your choice. Or if you are too lazy, just stick to the original standard high gloss black finish. This Contemporary remote is priced at $400 while the On Screen Display costs $3,800. So if you think you can handle the price tag, get rid of that rectangular remote right away.

Asus MP3 for the tweens in your life

 A new age group has been identified and they are the tweens. Aged between 6 to 14, they are a group that is fickle, pre-puberty-cranky and gullible. Designing something for them is a tricky business but looks like Nardo has made some progress with the Asus MP3 concept. Continue reading…

Hobart I-Cool chair helps burn fat without exercise

At first glance, Hobart I-Cool chair looks extremely futuristic and I almost believed that to be its USP. It looked like it was taken straight out of Wall-E. It would’ve been very useful for the humans in Wall-E anyway. What it does do is help reduce body weight while you lounge around doing nothing. The concept used for this is a proprietary system for temperature regulation, which users can set according to their comfort. Basically, it sounds like a sauna chair to me. However, I’m always for burning fat without exercise. That’s why I’m going to support the Tel-Aviv-based Padwa Design’s I-Cool seat all I can! It’s the answer to every couch potato’s prayer.

My Wind Chime is Smarter than Yours

Ah wind chimes. They can be so relaxing or excruciatingly irritating. It wouldn’t be so bad if they served a functional purpose but thanks to some innovative Korean designers, tomorrow’s wind chimes will ring for a purpose. It’s called Tinkling, an slick ultra-modern wind chime that rings whenever you receive a digital message (email, voicemail, text).

The idea is quite simple. Nobody wants to stand around their computer all day waiting for would be important messages. RELAX, kick off your shoes and go enjoy a glass of wine on your balcony or deck. Whenever you do receive a message, the Tinkling rings, its blowing tail changes color, and a message is displayed across the embedded screen.

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