Geeky Doorbell

Doorbells are normally pretty ordinary but designer Li Jianye has different ideas with the ‘Enter’ doorbell. Doesn’t really words to describe it, it’s just a cool idea.

Enterbell via designzen via Home Tone.

ASUS Revealed Its Latest Bamboo-Clad Green Laptop Series

ASUS boasts Bamboo series to be truly green from its conception, production, to its eventual recycling and disposal. The notebook uses Super Hybrid Engine that can extend battery life between 35% and 70% as compared to notebooks with the same specifications but without the technology, and yet enable users to boost their systems’ performance by up to 23%. ASUS explains bamboo, which has a renewal rate that no other plant can match, is the perfect choice of material that symbolizes the company’s green policy. The ultra slim ASUS Bamboo Series notebook is currently available in two versions: a 12.1″ model that weighs 1.57kg and an 11.1″ model that weighs a mere 1.25kg. Both house Intel® Core™2 Duo processors and are fitted with DDRII RAM. The pricing and availability is yet to be disclosed, we’ll keep you posted! [ASUS VIA Laptop Notebooks News]

Wood Computer Case

Chris Cook (aka cc3d) has designed a cool wooden computer case. The cool factor for this Wood Computer Case is that it comes with unique side panels that slide up to open. The case is also constructed from different types of wood. See more pictures after the jump.[bit-tech]

Bullet USB Flash Drives

Here is a series of cool looking flash drives from the collaboration between Crooks & Castles and Hellz with branding & strategic consulting firm Mojo Laboratories. The drives offers 1GB of storage capacity and comes in a machine gun bullet design. [CrazySteezyo]

Harmon Kardon ice-cool see-through speakers perfect for the Fortress of Solitude

At the IFA 2008 Harmon Kardon has unveiled the GLA-55 see through speakers which are 'arguably the best 2.0 speaker system available today' claims the company. The speakers offer 100-watt bi-amplified digital amplifier coupled with DSP equalization along with proprietary tech such as Atlas AL drivers and woofers and a CMMD tweeter as well as optimization for digital sound. The touch sensitive controls and the uber cool looks surely make a style statement. The GLA-55 system will be available in autumn 2008 worldwide with no pricing revealed.

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LG Scarlet LG6100, its thinnest LCD

[IFA 2008] LG launches the IFA in its latest gadgets LCD TV, LG6100, its LCD thinner so far, but neither hint by the thinner the world, as reflected in LG. It has a thickness of 45 millimeters what the mete directly between this range of screens that are really thin, but so far their prices are basically decorative shelves of electronics stores.

This new version gadgets of its famous line Scarlet reaches Full HD resolution (1080p), 100Hz, a dynamic contrast ratio 50.000:1, 24p… They are basically the characteristics of a high-end screen. Includes 4 HDMI ports and speakers integrated into the screen so as not to see with the naked eye. The only size so far this screen is 43 inches

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Latest Black berry Pearl 8100 mobile phone

phone is the heart of the modern world, one thing that is different to all Electronic Item. Can you imagine a world without usage of mobile? Then life would be slow and all the newly enjoyments which we enjoy in the modern world, we never enjoy the particular features of mobile phone.

As the modern world is the world of globalization and we could never prohibit importance of the newly handset, Thus Are you the person of the modern or globalization World, welcome a best handset. The particular handset is called as Black Berry Pearl 8100. Weight of the Black Berry Pearl is about only 89 grams not so more and Black assembles several features to the handset users of the modern world.

Features that are assembled, a 1.3 mega-pixel digital camera, functions of expandable memory and multimedia. In respect of the Black Berry pearl 8100 the particular handset is something than a Moto Razor and some thing shorter than the Moto SLVR.The smart phone also contains more features that make the handset as a whole, a quad-band GSM / EDGE mobile compatible implementation of Craftwork / GPRS.

With the assist of a Micro SD card, the flash integrated 64 MB Memory of the Black Berry Pearl could be easily expanded. For recording aspects of music, pictures, video and data files is excellent.

Much more features are also assembled in the handset, a phone Speaker Independent Voice Recognition for voice activated dialling (VAD), MIDI ring tones, MP3 as well as support for polyphonic melodies. other feature that also supply greatness to the latest intuitive call management functions such as Smart Dialing, call forwarding and speed-dial, the conference call, Bluetooth 2.0, Car Kit Bluetooth and other devices as a GPS receiver and the particular Pearl Black berry offers a telephone .

But unfortunately, there is no info about the price, thus we have no words upon the value of the particular Handset.

[Via Dailydigiatls]

Greencore’s Solar Powered Air Conditioner

It’s an idea that makes perfect sense - when it’s hot, the sun is out, so why not utilize that energy to help cool down. Californian based Greencore has developed a solar-powered air conditioning system for both fixed and mobile applications which can keep a room up to 600 square feet cool using a single 170 watt solar panel or switch to using power from the grid when necessary.

The Greencore 10200 is a thermostatically controlled solar powered air conditioner that provides mechanical cooling air conditioning without the high operating costs associated with traditional A/C units. It runs on DC current to avoid the need for an AC inverter. Both mobile and fixed units are available, depending on user needs, and the mobile version comes with either two or four batteries.

One of the great features is that for days when it’s stinking hot yet overcast, the system has the option to use power from the grid to charge its batteries. It does this at off peak times to save users money and to avoid increasing demand during peak periods. The efficient design means it will automatically switch from solar to battery power when sun is unavailable. The Greencore 10200 is also available with an optional heating component for climate control on warm days with cool nights.

The costs of the GreenCore10200 Solar Powered Air Conditioner start at USD$5700, depending upon the model with solar panels and extra batteries sold separately. The mobile unit comes with one solar panel as standard and the heating component is an extra USD$400. The design also provides the flexibility to incorporate other alternative forms of power generation such as wind power.

The product is now available, but the company says that due to high-demand it is currently only selling the systems for commercial applications. Both McDonald’s and the US Navy are testing Greencore’s solar cooling systems.

Harman / Kardon MS 100

[IFA 2008] Without doubt a very strange and huge sound system with integrated ipod dock. This is the Harman / Kardon MS 100, an audio system that integrates all in one dock for the iPod and CD player gadgets.

Although not a piece of art comes very well equipped with AV output by if you have an iPod compatibility with playing videos, the CD can read MP3 cool gadgets and WMA files.

It is also an FM radio with a 2.1 audio system, so you need practically everything you need on HiFi needs on a single computer. It will be available in October for about EUR 185.

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Gun loaded with condom

This white gun is not going to shoot out any white juice. The removable magazine will store you a condom. Rubber for lover, it is a concept by Masayuki Takahashi.

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Live Shot: Sony Sountina

Remember the $11,800 Sountina speaker system from Sony? Sony has unveiled it during IFA 2008. Wow! I never thought that it’s taller than me. Yeah, it’s a cylindrical speakers emitting sound in a 360-degree circle.
[via Aving]

Nintendo Wii PC

This Nintendo Wii is powered by a Celeron core and has 512MB of RAM, a 40GB hard drive, and DVI video and USB ports. It’s a custom Nintendo Wii PC, yeah, a PC in a Wii case ~ world’s first. Celeron 1.3GhZ processor is not going to win at any speed record today but it is still twice as fast as the Power PC chipset that powers the Wii itself. Video....
[via Techeblog]

Fiona Thomson

You thought that is just a flashlight? No, it is more than just a flashlight. It is a FMG-9 concept from Magpul, yeah a foldable submachine gun that consists of a Glock 17 slide and a Glock 9mm magazine. So, don’t mess with those that carry weird shaped flashlight. Milspecmonkey got the video....
[via Techeblog]

Ode to Beethoven iPod Dock

It is designer by a UK artist named Fiona Thomson. The Ode to Beethoven Mp3 Player Speakers combines the classic artistic aesthetics with modern technology. Yeah, his face suits it, with that iPod on his head. Too bad it is just a concept, do you think that it should go for production? It will be weird if you play modern rock on that.

[via TechFresh]

Folderix flash drive

It is called the Folderix flash drive, has 4GB capacity, a design of the folder icon in Windows and read speed of 8 MB/sec and write at 7 MB/sec. The Folderix has an aluminum shell with laser engraved logo. It is available in purple, blue, and yellow colors at $55.47.
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Full-Size Star Wars X-34 Landspeeder Replica

In his own garage, Daniel Deutsch created this full-size and driveable replica of a X-34 Landspeeder - the antigravity craft used by Luke Skywalker in the Star Wars movies.

We built this fiberglass replica landspeeder from the ground up on a custom aluminum chassis. The electric drive system is capable of a top speed around 25 mph. The speeder is the same size as the original, and can travel several miles on a single battery charge.

Features:

• DLP video projector from the hologram unit projecting video from an ipod.
• Audio with over 50 R2 sounds.
• Periscope that rises.
• Lights.
• Dome rotation, Body movement.
• Utility arms that open individually.
• Front doors open individually.
• Smoke Machine.
• Moving Hologram projector.

Check out Daniel’s website for more photos of the X-34 Landspeeder Replica.

(Via Neatorama)

The Mystery Chinese iPhone worker had been Identified

Remember the mystery cute Chinese girl iPhone worker found in a new iPhone? That cute girl has been identified, I found the news in Yahoo. Some ask (me one of them) will she gets fired by her boss? The answer is no. Story goes like this.

Foxconn a Taiwan based company assembles the iPhones for Apple in Shenzhen in southern China, but Reuters did call to them but received an unanswered call at the end.

Identified, Foxconn spokesman Liu Kun told the South China Morning Post in Hong Kong that the cute girl had been identified but her details would not be released and she had also been assured by her bosses that her job was safe, yeah!

According to Liu, the photos were taken in the testing department as part of a normal procedure. So far there’s one iPhone was known to be affected.

She’s famous in the internet now I guess. Happy for her.

Retro iPod Speaker Dock Lamp

Hi-Fi Hi-Light is the name of this retro style desk lamp with a built-in 6-inch speaker. It features a docking station for iPods and a 3.5mm audio input for other MP3 players.

Description:

• Made of iron and plastic
• On/Off switch on base
• Bulb: G 40W (not included)
• Size: 6.25″sq. x 19.5-30”h
• Cord Length: 5 ft

The Hi-Fi Hi-Light MP3 speaker lamp is available from the PBteen website for $149.

(Via Geeksugar and Unplggd)

New Stylish DVD Player from LG Electronics

DVS450H is the name of this stylish upcoming DVD player from the South Korean LG Electronics company. It can be set up horizontally or vertically, or mounted on a wall.

The new LG DVD player has a HDMI connection that gives a full HD resolution of up to 1080p. An external hard drive or other devices can be connected via the USB port.

The DVS450H supports the following formats: DVD, CD, DivX, MP3, WMA and JPEG. In addition to these, it also supports the compressed DivX HD and Xvid-H formats.

The DVS450H is planned to be released in October 2008, according to the Swedish LG Electronics website. The suggested retail price is set to 1,499 SEK (about $238 USD).

(Via Prylfeber)

R/C Hovering Space Surfer

Here’s something you don’t see every day, a radio-controlled 9-inch “space surfer” that hovers in the air, spins 360 degrees, and moves left, right, backward and forward.

Capable of indoor or outdoor flights, the space surfer has dual propellers that generate enough thrust to send the device from a stationary position to 66-feet in the air without requiring a hand-launch.

The radio frequency remote control has proportional throttle and trim settings that allow it to be precisely controlled through climbs, descents, and turns.

The device is powered by a rechargeable battery that recharges via the included AC adapter. Remote has a 27 feet range and requires a 9-volt battery. Operates for 15 minutes after a 70-minute charge.

The R/C Hovering Space Surfer is available from Hammacher Schlemmer for $89.95

Sony announced World’s Thinest LCD TV in Japan

Sony is proud to introduce its sexy world’s thinnest LCD TV, called it Sony KDL-40ZX1. It is a 40-inches LCD TV that measures only at 9.9mm thick and weighs 26 pounds. Featuring LED backlighting, 3,000:1 contrast ratio, 120Hz MotionFlow tech, x.v.Color, BRAVIA Engine 2 image processing and priced only at $4,474 after conversion from ¥. This slimmy will be released in Japan on November 10th, 2008.

[via TechFresh]

Soda Can USB Humidifier

If you think an Illuminated LED Pyramid Fountain to increase the humidity in a room is a bit over the top, you could try this Japanese can-shaped USB humidifier instead.

The mini is a state of the art air anion humidifier that combines new technology, modern design, with major health enhancement benefits. Our mini air humidifier is small and portable, and it is convenient enough to be used at home, office.

The Soda Can USB Humidifier is available from sourcingmap.com for $24.99.

(Via Nerd Approved)

GE Profile Frontload Washers & Dryers

The GE Profile Frontload Washers & Dryers has an extraordinary looking compare to others. It’s the first washer pedestal system to hold up to 6 months of detergent and fabric softener; it automatically dispenses the right amount for each load with their SmartDispense Pedestal (sold separately at $600). The machine is available in several color to suit you home design. More pictures after the break.

Frontload Washer:
• Uses H2ition to sense the right amount of water and temperature for each load (ENERGY STAR® qualified)
• Communicates electronically with the dryer to preset dry cycles and help save time
• Stain Inspector ™ provides more than 40 different preprogrammed stain treatments
• Offers SmartDispense technology, which when used with the optional pedestal can store and dispense 6 months worth of detergent and fabric softener

Frontload Dryer:
• Uses a reverse tumble to offer the fastest, most even drying**
• Includes a built-in dryer rack and hanger clip for more drying options
• Has a 7.5 cubic foot capacity

The GE Profile Frontload Washers & Dryers is available starting $1200 and above.

[via Jalopnik]

Marble LED Clock

A marble version of last year’s Mysterious Wood Clock has now been released.

It looks like a regular marble block when power off but it will surely amaze you when it is on. Time illumintes through the clock as if it projects on a piece of marble block. Feel the mystery with a touch of this wood clock.

You can get the Marble Clock with red or blue LED digits. The product is available over at the Watch Brando website for $48 USD

Spam celebrates 30th birthday!

Happy Birthday to you, Happy Birthday to dear SPAM… yeah the internet Spam is celebrating their 30th birthday. Hope none of us get invited to the party, I’ve been deleting them everyday. Hope they removed me from their mail list after the birthday wishing.

Spam was an idea originated by Gary Thurek in 1978 to send an unsolicited advertisement to 393 Arpanet users. All these 393 e mail addresses were typed by hand!

Now, sent them to the junk!

[via Arxmangadgets | New Launches]

Cell Phone Charger Pen

This fully working ballpoint pen also functions as a cell phone charger. It requires only one AA battery to provide your flat battery with an extra 100 minutes worth of power.

It comes with 5 different adapters for various mobile phones, such as Nokia, Samsung, Sony Ericsson, etc.

Product Specifications:

• Charge your mobile phone by 1 piece of AA alkaline bettery or NI-MH rechargeable battery
• Useful ball pen
• Special design, modern style, compact and portable
• Charging time: approx. 100 mins
• Standby time: approx. 20 hours
• Talk time: approx. up to 2 hours
• Size: 146*20mm
• Weight: 45g

The One Battery Mobile Charger Pen is available from gadget4all.com for $19.

Nikon D90 released! First DSLR to support HD video recording

Dear photographers, Nikon has officially released the D90, the first DSLR that support HD video recording. This 12.3-megapixel camera shoots 1280×720p video at 24fps with a 16:9 aspect ratio for up to five minutes, producing around a 600MB file ouch!

Its 12.3-megapixel images sensor was developed in-house like the D3 and D700’s (the D300 uses a Sony sensor) and you can crank the ISO up to 6400.

It is priced at $999.95^*ESP. (Too cheap...... LOL)

Features:
• 12.3-megapixel DX-format CMOS imaging sensor: Coupled with Nikon’s EXPEED image processing technologies and NIKKOR optics, breathtaking image fidelity is assured.
• Continuous shooting as fast as 4.5 frames-per-second: Combined with fast 0.15ms power-up and split-second 65ms shooting lag, dramatic action and decisive moments are captured easily.
• D-Movie Mode—Cinematic 24fps HD with sound: Record cinematic-quality movie clips at up to 720p HD (1280 x 720 pixels) in Motion JPEG format, enhanced by NIKKOR interchangeable lens quality and versatility.
• Low noise ISO sensitivity from 200 to 3200: High signal-to-noise components and design deliver exceptional performance, even at high ISO setting.
• 3-inch super-density 920,000-dot color LCD monitor: High resolution, 170-degree wide-angle viewing guarantees confident image review and movie playback.
• Built-in image sensor cleaning: Effective 4-frequency, ultrasonic sensor cleaning frees image degrading dust particles from the sensor’s optical low pass filter.
• 11-point AF system with Face Priority: Consistently fast and accurate autofocus, reinforced by the Nikon Scene Recognition System, delivers razor sharpness in a wide variety of conditions.
• One-button Live View: Easy to use Live View activates access to 3 contrast detection focus modes including Face Priority AF.
• Nikon 3D Color Matrix Metering II with Scene Recognition System: Nikon’s renowned 420-pixel RGB 3D Color Matrix Metering II, teamed with the exclusive Scene Recognition System, evaluates images, referencing an on-board database of over 30,000 photographic scenes, for unmatched exposure accuracy.
• Comprehensive exposure control: Five advanced scene modes plus Program Auto, Shutter Priority, Aperture Priority and Manual.
• Auto Active D-Lighting: Selectable and Automatic, Active D-Lighting optimizes details within shadows and highlights, taming high-contrast situations in real time.
• Durable, high precision shutter: Testing to over 100,000 cycles assures shutter life and accuracy.
• In-Camera Image Editing: Creative freedom stems from exclusive in-camera image editing, featuring Fisheye effect, Straighten and Distortion Control as well as D-Lighting, Red-eye Reduction, Image Overlay, Monochrome and more.
• GPS geo-tagging: GP-1 GPS unit (optional) provides automatic real-time geo-tagging.

[via Gizmodo]

Microsoft “Say Goodbye to Laser”

Microsoft is going to release a new mouse on September 9th with there new technology to replace the laser mouse, known as the “Blue Track” technology. The tech will use blue LED in combination with a wide-angle lens. It means that the mouse will have better tracking that will work on more surfaces than laser or optical based mice. Hmm… Remember I posted the Fedex mouse the other day? It is with blue LED too. Thanks Louis!

[via guru3D]

HTC S740

HTC has announced their new smartphone, the HTC S740. This slider has both numeric keypad and the QWERTY keyboard. It features sleek and glossy design like the Touch Diamond, 7.2 Mbps download speeds, a 2.4 inch TFT-LCD with backlight LEDs and QVGA resolution, 3.2-megapixel camera with fixed focus, wifi connection, microSD slot, Bluetooth and FM radio. The phone will be available Europe starting September next month. Yeah it has the back similar to the Diamond too. Check out more pictures after the break.

HTC S740 Specifications:

- Processor: Qualcomm® MSM7225™, 528MHz

- Platform: Windows Mobile® 6.1 Standard

- Memory: ROM: 256MB / RAM: 256MB SDRAM

- Dimensions: 116.3 mm (L) X 43.4 mm (W) X 16.3 mm (T)

- Weight: 140g with battery

- Display: 2.4 inch TFT-LCD with backlight LEDs and QVGA resolution

- Network:
HSDPA/WCDMA: 900/2100 MHz for Europe
(Up to 384 kbps up-link and 7.2 Mbps download speeds)
GSM/GPRS/EDGE: Quad-band 850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz
(The device will operate on frequencies available from the cellular network.)

- GPS: Standalone GPS / AGPS

- Connectivity: Bluetooth® 2.0, Wi-Fi®: IEEE 802.11 b/g, HTC ExtUSB™ (11-pin mini-USB 2.0 and audio jack in one)

- Camera 3.2 megapixel color camera with fixed focus

- Audio: Built-in microphone and speaker, Ring tone supported formats: AAC, AAC+, eAAC+, AMR-NB, AMR-WB, QCP, MP3, WMA, and WAV.

- Battery: Rechargeable Lithium-ion polymer battery
Capacity: 1000 mAh
Standby time: Up to 400 hours for WCDMA / Up to 280 hours for GSM
Talk time: Up to 320 minutes for WCDMA / Up to 380 minutes for GSM
(The above are subject to network and phone usage.) AC Adapter AC input: 100 ~ 240V AC, 50/60 Hz

- DC output: 5V and 1A

Samsung Black Edition Q series HDD

Samsung has announced their credit card sized portable hard drive in China. Its minimum of 20GB should be enough for you to exchange porn with your friends. It is connected via USB and this Samsung Black Edition Q Series is available only at US$45 after conversion from RMB. The highest goes to 120GB which priced almost $300. This 6mm thick HDD is only available in Asia at the moment. You should get one if you got a MacBook Air. More pictures after the break.

iT168 has a gallery of it.
[via TechFresh]