by Matthew on February 10, 2007
USB hubs are seriously handy devices, but yet the majorty need to stay hidden as they are usually just a box with a number of connectors in. The Dr Who USB Tardis is different in the way that it’s just that… a Tardis. For those of you who are not familier with what a Tardis then it is a Time and Relative Dimension in Space which is in the form of a 1950s London police box. On a technical side it is a 4 port hub, features a blue flashing light and also makes the well known tardis noise each time you connect a USB device to it. As an added bonus it also features a demo button just incase you get bored of connecting and reconnecting all your USB devices.
The USB Tardis is available from Firebox for 19.95 pounds and unfortunatly does not allow you to travel in time although I have been told from a secret source that time travel will be available in version 2 when it comes out later this year 
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by Matthew on February 10, 2007
I have had a projector now for a few years and the biggest problem with it is the quality of screen. Good ones cost a bomb and cheap ones just distort the picture because they are not flat and have creases in them or even just fall down. This is where the screen paint can be handy. If you have a spare wall handy then get your self some Mighty Brighty. All you need to do is measure out the screen dimensions and paint with the set of paints on to the wall. A number of kits are available starting at $190 all the way up to $580. For the lower version you get a base and top coat. The middle version ads some gray tinting and also provides borders that can be attached to change the size of the screen. The most expensive version is basically paint for the whole wall so that it is the same colour of the screen and doesnt stand out when not used.
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by Matthew on February 9, 2007
The Panasonic HDTV photo player DMW-SDP1 can send pictures from your SD or SDHC card on to a high def TV to display them in full HD resolution. Of course you need to make sure that the quality of the photos matches that of a HD TV, but all digital cameras these days do unless they are VGA type in your mobile phone. I still prefer the prints my self to browse through, but no doubt the HDTV photo player is excellent for flicking through family shots and videos of your holidays before you get them printed.
The player costs $130.
Via: Gadgets-Weblog
by Matthew on February 9, 2007
With storage on the increase in USB flash drives, we tend to carry more and more sensative information around with us and often without thinking about the greater risk of a device being stolen. More often then not your data is worth far more then the actual USB flashdrive it’s self. There is no doubt that encryption is needed. Most people tend not to be security types though and wouldnt know what encryption is. The Privacy Drive helps with this by including encryption software right on the flash drive it’s self. When you plug in the drive it prompts you to enter a password. No password = no data. The model shown has 1Gb of storage capacity which is not huge, but at the same time, enough to hold sensative information that you really do not want others to get a hold of. Protection is provided by 256bit AES (Advanced Encryption Standard). The flash drive runs at USB 2.0 speeds and ensures fast file transfers.
Via: Buy.com
by Matthew on February 9, 2007
If you are a heavy sleeper then the Sonic Bomb Alarm clock is for you. The clock features an adjustable volume alarm which can shout out at 113 decibels. Like me, you are now wondering what that means. Basically a jackhammer is about 100 decibels. I hope that puts it in to perspective for you. Not only is the sonic bomb a noisy clock, it is actually a shaking clock by the way of a bed shaker which you put under your matress. Having this ultra mean combination of noises and vibrations there is no doubt that this would wake up the heaviest of sleepers.
The Sonic Bomb is available from ThinkGeek for $39.99
by Matthew on February 9, 2007
Rumours are spreading over the internet about a new Wii Phone that could be hitting the market. It appears that a microphone has been included in the new patents for the wiimote which could allow for VoIP in games, and maybe out of games also. Another option is the chance to sing along to games too although that doesnt sound like the most interesting use for the mic.
And if you are wondering what the picture above is then do not get too excited as it’s just a photoshopped image to show what it “might” look like
Via: T3
by Matthew on February 9, 2007
The DataTraveler Mini with Migo is the latest Kingston USB flash drive to hit the market. The Migo software allows you to transform any PC in to a powerful personalised workspace. This makes the minuature drive very convenient to the market. The DataTraveler is 0.7 x 1.42 x 0.4 inches in size and is available in 3 colours which work according to size. For the 512Mb version it comes in Red, light blue is for the 1Gb version and then purple for the 2Gb version. The device features a sliding USB connector which eliminates the possibility of loosing the cap from the end of the device.
Via: Lowya
by Matthew on February 9, 2007
RC flying toys are great. The FlyTech RC DragonFly ads a unique twist to the range of flying planes and helicopters by actually having wings. To make this actually work the DragonFly is constructed with light weight material. This allows the flapping wings to give enough uplift for this to fly. As seen in the video after the jump, the dragonfly can be kept in control, be used indoors and be a lot of fun to fly.
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by Matthew on February 9, 2007
The Zero-G is the next cool watch to hit Tokyo Flash. The watch is super slim, unique and as can be expected, it tells the time in a weird way. The watch comes in either black or silver and has a mirrored LCD display. Unlike some other watches from Tokyo Flash, this one is always on and requires no button press to display the time.
The watch is a svelte 1.5mm thick and the watch weighs just 60 grams. It is available from TokyoFlash for 9800 yen.
Via: TokyoFlash
by Matthew on February 8, 2007
According to BusinessWeek, social networking sites such as MySpace are going to be heading towards your mobile phone soon. Vodafone have announced that they will be deploying a service to allow mobile phones to connect to various social networking sites. This will help boost data usage of it’s service from a target audience where the majority of them have a mobile phone and also are keen users of social networking sites. Mobile access tends to struggle a bit because of small screens and costs of accessing services. However, no doubt one day the right balance will be found and mobiles will be useful for a lot more then MP3 and watching news clips on planet 3.
Via: Coolest-Gadgets
by Matthew on February 8, 2007
The Sony UX90 is capable of running Windows Vista as well as it’s Aero interface. The video below shows Stob2000 demonstrating this feature on a UX90 with 1Gb RAM and an 80Gb harddisk. The UX90 has an Intel Core Solo processor running at either 1.06 Ghz or 1.2Ghz. The screen is a 4.5 inch widescreen touchscreen display. It also features a 1.3 megapixel camera. Video after the jump.
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by Matthew on February 8, 2007
Aipotek have introduced a new VoIP phone to the market which is just 7.5mm thick and less then 1.5 inches wide. The phone is a shiny glossy type cover which is becoming more popular, and brushed metal on the back of it. The VoIP phone supports popular VoIP services such as Skype, MSN and Yahoo Messenger. The phone is not wireless and uses a USB cable to connect via your PC. We assume that bundled software will sort out connecting it to your PC and give the volume controls and microphone sensitivity etc… Overall it does look like a nice option. As call quality increases with services such as Skype and popularity increases, we are now finding that using a computer to make a phone call is not so foreign anymore and becoming a regular way of communicating with people at a fraction of the cost.
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by Matthew on February 8, 2007
The Sigma 10-20mm f/4-5.6 EX DC HSM is a wide angle zoom lens for NIKON DSLR cameras. If you ever find your self in a tight spot and unable to capture the picture you wanted due to a lack of space to step back, then this lens could be for you. Stephenfung.net recently put up a comparison picture with a regular lens compared to this wide angle lens. I was amazed at how much extra was caught in the shot. Check out the pictures over at Stephen’s blog to see what the difference is.
by Matthew on February 8, 2007
Samsung have introduced the F700 which is dubbed by some as the iPhone killer. If you think back a few weeks to just after the iPhone was released, Steve Ballmer from MS said that the iPhone wouldn’t appeal to some due to it having a huge price tag (subsidised) and no keyboard, meaning that business users would not want to use this because they would struggle with email and note taking. The F700 is named the Ultra Smart F700 and has a smaller screen then the iPhone at 2.78 inch supporting up to 262k colours, it also does not support multi touch like the iPhone. However, what it does have is a keyboard which slides out from the left of the phone and allows you to work in landscape mode with a full QWERTY keyboard. This feature is ideal for those who cannot part with their mobile email solutions.
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by Matthew on February 7, 2007
The W880 from Sony Ericsson is the latest in their walkman range of mobile phones. It has lost some weight it seems and measures just 9.4mm thick. GSM Arena have given the phone a full review and it looks promising. Built in are 2 cameras with one being a 2 Megapixel camera and the other used for video calls, Memory Stick support, bluetooth, 3G support, Multi tasking and a lot of music capabilities. On the downside, there is no EDGE and video quality isnt the greatest. However, it is one sleek looking phone.
For a great eye catching phone with plenty of features it is well worth looking in to. Check out the full review at GSM arena.
Via: GSMArena
