We know, we missed this one at the Case-Mate booth a couple of weeks ago at CES 2010. We're talking about the yet unreleased BlackBerry 8910 Curve (also known as Atlas or Dakota), where rumors concerning its specifications include a bummer EDGE-only connection, a 3.2-megapixel camera, a 480 x 360 display, 256MB RAM, A-GPS, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n connectivity and a 1,500 mAh battery. Still, Case-Mate is prepared for its relaese as it already offers a Fuel Lite battery pack/case - all you need to do is pick it up when you're good and ready.
Somehow this GL-750 netbook slipped our radar while we were covering the few million square feet of showfloor at the recently concluded CES, as this 7" netbook runs on the Google Android operating system. Taiwanese PC maker King Yung is the brains behind this netbook, where you get a rather ancient 533MHz Freescale iMX31 ARM11-based processor accompanied by 128MB RAM and up to 16GB of flash storage, depending on your needs and budgets. Apart from Google's Android operating system running on it, you can also opt to throw in Windows CE or a lightweight Linux distro built on a 2.6.x kernel if either one is your cup of tea. With the Nexus One boasting a far superior processor, we wonder whether anyone will pick it up assuming a US distributor is interested in marketing it Stateside.
[CES 2010] You might have been drooling over the Asus ROG G37Jh high-end notebook during CES, and missed the UL80JT. While this laptop is also powerful, as it boasts an Intel Core i7 CPU, Nvidia GeForce 310 graphics chip, it’s also energy efficient. This is due to it being able to re-clock its CPU on a second-by-second basis, and well as switch between the Nvidia GeForce 310 and Intel GMA. With all that in place, it boasts an amazing 12-hour battery life, which is rarely ever seen on a notebook, much less a high-powered one (albeit running at lower speeds for battery efficiency). So would you rather go for the raw power of the Asus ROG G37Jh, or the energy efficiency of the UL80JT?
[CES 2010] Lok8u has introduced its Multi-m8 GPS tracking watches for adults. It’s suitable for folks who work alone in remote areas, elderly folk with health issues such as Alzheimers’ patients, or even if you’re the kind who likes to go on outdoor adventures all the time. It features a messaging compatible LCD display, panic button to summon immediate help, and also a voice recorder. It’s touted to be accurate enough to pinpoint the location of the wearer within 10 feet. There isn’t any pricing information just yet, but Lok8u has planning to make it available in summer 2010. PDF Press release.
[CES 2010] What do you do when your devices don’t have a GPS chip built-in? The folks over at PosiMotion had a rather interesting device at CES 2010, the G-Fi. What this device does is receive a GPS signal, and shares the information to other devices via Wi-Fi. Measuring in at 3.08 inches by 2.91 inches by 0.69 inch and weighing about 2.5 ounces, it’s about the size of an iPhone, and can share GPS data with up to 254 wireless networking devices. With a 4-hour battery life, you could probably take this (along with your 1st gen iPhone) with you on a nice road trip. It might seem a tad pricey at $179, but you don’t see many devices (if any) offering similar features, right?
[CES 2010] Panasonic will be releasing its latest ultra-slim Lumix FP3 compact digital camera sometime in 2010. The FP3 will sport a 14-megapixel sensor, 4x optical zoom, image stabilization, face detection, HD video capture, and a 3-inch touchscreen (which seems to be gaining popularity with cameras nowadays). Thanks to the touchscreen, you’ll also be able to use your finger to touch and focus, before taking the picture. Hopefully this camera won’t be released too late into 2010, eh?
[CES 2010] Tired of lugging your laptop and projector together with you when you go to presentations? Well, the MSI Projector PC by MSI well certainly pique your interest. If the name didn’t give it away, it’s a projector, that can project an image up to 60-inches, but houses a fully working PC inside it. Just hook up a keyboard and a mouse, and you’re good to go. In terms of PC specs, the Project PC sports an Intel Atom processor, Nvidia ION graphics, HDMI out, LAN, 4 USB 2.0 ports, 3.5mm audio jack and can even playback video in HD. This Projector PC is still in the concept stages, but MSI are hoping to get it into stores sometime later this year, thought here isn’t any information on pricing just yet.
[CES 2010] MSI has showcased the world’s first 3D all-in-one PC that comes with 3D glasses. With it, users will be able to enjoy 3D gaming, HD movies, and it’ll be connected to wireless 3D glasses, offering a different kind of experience. One of the cooler features is that you’ll be able to store the wireless keyboard behind the sliding screen, saving desktop space. The bundled wireless mouse can also function as an IP phone, or even a remote control. Not too shabby, eh? It seems like 3D technology is going to become mainstream in 2010, which is certainly welcome news.
[CES 2010] You might have missed it, but LG announced a new Android-powered device at CES – the LG GT540. It’s dubbed by LG as a “specialized social networking smartphone”, and is aimed at first-time smartphone users, who are mainly looking for a quick and easy way to access their social networking profiles on the move. The GT540 is expected to be launched worldwide on April 2010, though there isn’t any official pricing just yet. Specifications of the GT540 include:
[CES 2010] We published about Horizon Hydrofill, when it was announced prior to CES on Jan. 4th, and we got a chance to see the device at the show. Hydrofill is a major fuel cell innovation, allowing everyone to have a personal hydrogen generator and portable hydrogen cartridges. The Hydrofill system basically extracts hydrogen from water using electrolysis, and store it in the Hydrostick solid hydrogen cartridges. 60 W DC power is enoufght to extract 10 liters of Hydrogen per hour and fill one of the Hydrostick cartrigdge.Using the cartridge, you can charge your cellphone, or laprtop or any device with USB connector. According to Horizon, the metal hydride alloys contained in the cartridge absorb hydrogen into their crystalline structure and creates the highest volumetric energy density of any form of hydrogen storage. Horrizon Hydrofill can be powered by AC power, a solar panel or a small wind turbine.
CES 2010 was a blast and here's a sample of what we think was the Best of CES. Check them out, give us your opinion, tell what what else you found was cool and worth looking at. Thanks for tuning in to our live blogging last Wednesday and thanks for following CES 2010 with us. Next month we will be at Mobile World Congress!
Parrot AR Drone
The parrot AR Drone has generated quite a buzz. Although we're not sure if it will actually be a commercial success, but it was very refreshing to watch a refreshing product from a company that is known for its Bluetooth hands-free products. Check out the video.
[CES 2010] Aigo is a leading consumer electronics brand in China, selling various devices such as MIDs, TV, mobile phone, Mp3 palyers and more in mainland China. Frank Shea, Marketing Director of Aigo, showed me the Glide Mouse and challenged me to find a smaller mouse in the world, if I do, he will offer me this one for free. You use your index and your middle finger to operate the 10 mm thick optical mouse and the roller is controlled by your thumb. Aigo aims to get a greater presence in the US market this year, I do not know when the Z1668 will be distributed in the USA.
[CES 2010] If you’ve been trying to get an additional display for your laptop, but are always on the road, you’ll probably be delighted with the Cinq, by Sideline. This device can be attached to your laptop via USB (for both data and power), giving you a 10.1-inch, 1024 x 600 secondary display, and a SD card reader. It works with both Windows and Mac, and weighs in at 15.6 ounces. The device will be going for $249 in Q3, but if you want to save a few bucks, you can always pre-order it now from Sideline’s site, at a discounted price of $199.
[CES 2010] The LG Rumor Touch was unveiled at CES and we got a quick overview. The successor of the LG Rumor gets now a large 3-inch WQVGA touch screen, a 5 line QWERTY keyboard (before it was 4 line), a 2 MP camera (before it was 1.3 MP) and 3G data capability on Sprint’s Network. The keyboard has a great touch and is very comfortable to use. The new Hello user interface allowing the user to have their favorite contacts on the home screen is cool and the graphic change according tot the season. The Facebook app is integrated and accessible directly from the main menu. Check out the video with a quick demo from the LG representative. The specifications are in the complete article. It will be available in early Spring, pricing will be announced at a later date.
Specifications
2MP camera and camcorder with 2x digital zoom
MicroSD memory card slot with 32GB card capability
Display: 1.53 x 2.55 inches TFT (240 x 400 pixels WQVGA and 262K colors)
3G , Sprint Network (EVDO 0)
Instant Messaging & SMS threaded text messaging
Full 5 line QWERTY
Easy image upload on Photobucket®, Facebook®, MySpace® & upload videos to YouTubeTM.
Dimensions: 4.2 x 2.2 x 0.6 inches; 4.7 ounces
Standard Lithium (LiIon) Polymer battery: up to 7 hours continuous talk time
