Gadgets

WiJET.e gadget streams DVD video over WiFi

July 20, 2006

The new WiJET.e from Pegasus Wireless Corporation is a cool new wireless video streaming gadget that can connect to your home entertainment system and stream 5.1 surround sound audio and high definition video (up to 2048 x 1536) in real time to any display in the home. Think of it like a Slingbox, except it was specifically designed for high-quality video on your LAN where as Slingbox was designed for streaming over the Internet.

Not only can the WiJET.e be used to make wireless presentations and play movies wirelessly, it is also a feature rich media gateway, wireless access point as well as an Internet appliance.

The WiJET.e is 802.11a/b/g compliant and features all of the existing functions now supported by our existing WiJET products, but it is also capable of playing any DVD movie (MPEG 2), VCD, plus many of today's popular media formats including MP3 music, DivX, and MPEG 4.

FEATURES

Wirelessly replicates PC screen to multiple remote displays.
Wirelessly streams video and audio from PC to remote displays and receivers/speakers
Supports wireless direct DVD playback (>10Mbps) with full navigation control feature
Supports Dolby 5.1 Surround Sound
Resolution support up to 2048 x 1536
Supports 802.11 a/b/g
Configurable as wireless AP or Infrastructure Station
Supports WEP, WPA and WPA2 wireless security in both AP and Station mode
Supports Dual Monitor function
Supports Moderator function
Supports Automatic Script function
Local mode supports: Internet access, web browsing
Local video and audio playback from USB storage devices
Supports lR remote control, controllable from PC or directly through WiJET.e

Audio-Visual formats supported:
DVD
VCD
Audio CD
AVI
MOV
ASF
WAV

Video Codecs supported:
MPEG 1/2
MPEG 4
DivX
WMV
Sorensen

Audio Codecs supported:
WMA
PCM
ADPCM
AC3
MP3

Posted in Gadgets, Home Entertainment, Wireless

Kids Using Gadgets at Earlier Ages: Any Surprises Here?

July 19, 2006

Not too surprised to see the recent CEA SmartBrief noting an article that appeared earlier this week in The Atlanta Journal-Constitution (a fine newspaper).

Seems that according to a recent online study of parents, U.S. children start using such gadgets as video games, cellphones and portable music players by age 7 -- which is six months earlier than just a year ago.

While experts wonder if that is good in the long run, seems to me that kids are at gadgets at a much earlier age.

Posted in Gadgets

Roadpost Grab and Go Emergency Satellite Phone

July 18, 2006

Roadpost today announced their Grab and Go Emergency Satellite phone. Roadpost has made emergency portable satellite communications easier with the launch of this “Grab & Go” Emergency kit. The kit includes an Iridium satellite handset, extra batteries and a solar charger bundled in a rugged, waterproof and shockproof carrying case. It was developed in response to growing demand for easy to deploy communications solutions during crisis situations.

Posted in Gadgets, Mobile Phones, Wireless

Gadgetless in Seattle

July 17, 2006

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BMW car that parks itself

July 12, 2006

Posted in Gadgets, Technology and Science

2006 Best Design Awards: Business Week Has Them All

July 10, 2006

You know, gadgets don't have to look cool to be cool, but it certainly helps. (Exhibit #1 please: the iPod).

Well, if you love design and all things gadgets (and Beyond -- remember that from seeing Click! recently?), then the recent issue of Business Week that featured "The Best Product Design of 2006" is must reading.

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Sandisk offers Skype on a USB stick

July 10, 2006

Just last week Vonage launched their "VoIP-on-a-stick" V-Phone (see review) and now it appears that Sandisk is going to all offer "VoIP-on-a-stick" by bundling the Skype application pre-loaded on the SanDisk Cruzer Micro and Cruzer Titanium lines of Skype-certified U3 smart drives. The nice thing about this USB-based VoIP sticks is that you can make and receive VoIP calls from almost any PC without leaving any information behind on the host computer, but it's still a very "niche" feature.

The SanDisk Cruzer Micro with Skype preloaded is available at retail outlets in U.S. and Europe, including Skype’s online store, for suggested retail prices ranging from $39.99 to $199.99. Capacities are 512 megabytes (MB), 1 gigabyte (GB), 2GB and 4GB.

Posted in Gadgets, Skype, Vonage

Intel sells XScale processor to Maxell

June 27, 2006

Marvell Technology Group has acquired Intel's XScale processor division. As a gadget-lover this is absolutely shocking since the Intel XScale chips are used in PocketPCs, handhelds, mobile phones and other embedded devices and gadgets. The popular Treo and Blackberry devices also use the XScale chipset.

Intel has been one of the leading innovators of providing low-power consumption chipsets, continually pushing the edge of battery life and performance in small embedded devices. Intel has one of the largest R&D budgets in the IT world and some of the most sophisticated labs.

Posted in Gadgets, Mobile Phones, PDAs & Handhelds

IPEVO Xing Skype Conferencing unit

June 26, 2006

IPEVO plans to soon launch a conference system for Skype called IPEVO Xing. IPEVO Xing is a USB conference phone that is designed to work exclusively with Skype. Xing will be launched with a free trial of Skype-certified Convenos Meeting Center, a fee-based collaboration/sharing software solution, which will enhance the meeting experience.

Posted in Gadgets, Skype, VoIP

Gadgets Go Bye-Bye: Trade Them In!

June 16, 2006

Gadgets are hold to let go of -- even when they're just gathering dust.

Now it's possible to trade in your old electronics gear and gadgets in exchange for a Circuit City gift card.

EZTradeIn.com provides Circuit City customers with a way to trade in used (working) technology products in four easy steps:

Select a category to use the trade-in estimator and receive an instant estimate
Register for a Trade-In account and log in to the Trade-In Program
Print a prepaid shipping label and ship your items to the trade-in warehouse
After receipt and verification, a gift card will be issued per the outlined terms and conditions

Trade-in categories include:

PC Desktop
Apple Desktop
PC Notebook
Apple Notebook
SLR & Professional Cameras
Point & Shoot Cameras
Servers
MultiMedia Projectors
Home Audio Receivers
Mobile Phones
Car Audio Receivers
Computer Monitors
Camcorders
Game Systems
PDAs or Hand Held Computers
Apple iPod

www.circuitcity.com

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