http://www.centaz.com/ ru Mobility News DataLife Engine http://www.centaz.com/2008/08/06/benq-aries2-mid-to-be-available-in.html http://www.centaz.com/2008/08/06/benq-aries2-mid-to-be-available-in.html BenQ announced it will soon release its new Aries2 mobile Internet device in Europe. Features of the gadget include:

- Intel Atom 800 MHz CPU
- 512MB of RAM
- 4GB of SSD
- 4.8" WXGA (800x480) touchscreen
- HSDPA connectivity
- Wi-Fi b/g
- Bluetooth 2.0

The price is yet unknown.
]]> zeusman Wed, 06 Aug 2008 19:44:49 -0400 http://www.centaz.com/2008/07/24/ripple-mini-mac-mini-clone-from-korea.html http://www.centaz.com/2008/07/24/ripple-mini-mac-mini-clone-from-korea.html Korean OEM manufacturer Ripple has released an updated version of its Mac Mini clone. It is currently available only in Korea for approximately $200.
Remember, they don't include HDD's and ODD's in these.

- Mini-ITX form factor
- Atom 1.6GHz processor
- 45nm i945GC-Northbridge chipset
- ICH7 Southbridge chipsets
- Supports up to 2GB RAM
- 2 x USB 2.0 ports
- 2 x 3.0GBs SATA connectors
- Single IDE socket
- 5 x 210 x 80mm in size
- Colors: Black, Red and White]]> zeusman Thu, 24 Jul 2008 20:28:56 -0400 http://www.centaz.com/2008/07/09/isonic-myvu-crystal-701-shade-301-video.html http://www.centaz.com/2008/07/09/isonic-myvu-crystal-701-shade-301-video.html Though these may look like glasses, they are actually wearable video displays from iSonic designed for viewing videos on the iPod classic/Touch/Nano/ iPhone.
There are two models available now in Japan:
- Myvu Crystal 701 displays a 37" image in 640 x 480 resolution, and includes an RC unit, USB port, and a detachable dock connector cable. Available in Black or Umber color for €280.
- Myvu Shade 301 (in pic) has the same features as the former, but offers a smaller 27" image in 320x240 resolution. The price is €200.]]> zeusman Wed, 09 Jul 2008 17:19:10 -0400 http://www.centaz.com/2008/07/02/oczs-new-truly-affordable-sata-ii-2.5.html http://www.centaz.com/2008/07/02/oczs-new-truly-affordable-sata-ii-2.5.html OCZ Technology presented its new SATA II 2.5" SSD, which as they claim is "the world’s first truly affordable" high-performance Solid State Drive. Its reading speed is 120-143 MB/s, writing speed - 80-93MB/s, and lifetime is around 1.5 million hours.
There are three capacity versions available (32GB, 64GB, and 128GB) with prices ranging from 100 to 300 Euros.]]> zeusman Wed, 02 Jul 2008 18:37:58 -0400 http://www.centaz.com/2008/06/26/panasonic-toughbook-cf-u1-umpc.html http://www.centaz.com/2008/06/26/panasonic-toughbook-cf-u1-umpc.html Panasonic Toughbook CF-U1 is clearly an EeePC antipod with its unprecedently rugged and durable design, something which EeePC can only dream of. This thing was especially "engineered for the walking worker" and is available for $2,499.

Features include:

- Genuine Windows Vista Business with Service Pack 1 (with XP downgrade option)
- Intel Atom Z520 1.33GHz CPU with 533MHz FSB, 512KB L2 cache
- Removable 16GB SSD (32GB optional)
- 1GB RAM
- 5.6" WSVGA sunlight viewable touchscreen (1024 x 600 resolution)
...]]> zeusman Thu, 26 Jun 2008 19:02:23 -0400 http://www.centaz.com/2008/06/02/asus-ufoto-uf735-digital-photo-viewer.html http://www.centaz.com/2008/06/02/asus-ufoto-uf735-digital-photo-viewer.html This is the new UFOTO UF735 digital photo viewer from ASUS. The cool thing about it is that it can be used as a second monitor connected via USB. You can eather duplicate your main desktop screen, or sretch the screen on two monitors - it's your choice.The not so cool thing is that it completely lacks wireless connectivity, even Bluetooth. Anyway, here are UF735's key specifications:

- 7" 800 x 480 display
- 128MB of internal storage
- CF/SD/MMC/MS/xD card readers
- USB flash drive compatibility
...]]> zeusman Mon, 02 Jun 2008 20:20:49 -0400 http://www.centaz.com/2008/04/11/buffalo-usb-flash-drive-with-tv-tuner.html http://www.centaz.com/2008/04/11/buffalo-usb-flash-drive-with-tv-tuner.html Here's something new: a USB drive with an integrated TV tuner from Buffalo. With this cool gadget you can also capture and store up to 4Gb of video (must be low quality) from the TV broadcast. A great example of semi-conductor integration and a nice addition for your laptop. :)]]> zeusman Fri, 11 Apr 2008 11:37:08 -0400 http://www.centaz.com/2008/04/01/nokia-n810-wimax-edition-now-official.html http://www.centaz.com/2008/04/01/nokia-n810-wimax-edition-now-official.html Nokia has officially announced its N810 WiMax Edition Internet Tablet. Finally... Ok, we all knew it was coming, so all I can tell you now is that the U.S. customers will be able to get it this Summer for $449.

Nokia N810 WiMax features:

WiMax support;
GPS receiver;
Wi-Fi connectivity;
4.13" touch-screen;
Slide out QWERTY keyboard;
Webcam;
2GB of internal memory;
OS2008;
Mozilla Web browser.]]> zeusman Tue, 01 Apr 2008 19:46:51 -0400 http://www.centaz.com/2008/04/01/radioactive-tritium-keychain-light.html http://www.centaz.com/2008/04/01/radioactive-tritium-keychain-light.html Cool, I would like to have one of these! This is a keychain light with radioactive tritium. It doesn't need batteries, and will continue to glow for 10 full years. If you're afraid to mess with radioactive stuff, don't worry, in this case the particles emitted are too weak to even penetrate your skin. Atleast that's what they say...]]> zeusman Tue, 01 Apr 2008 05:59:21 -0400 http://www.centaz.com/2008/03/28/new-twinhead-c8-umpc.html http://www.centaz.com/2008/03/28/new-twinhead-c8-umpc.html Twinhead, also known as GammaTech in the U.S., presents a decent alternative to giants like the Asus EeePc and the Everex Cloudbook. The new UMPC is called C8 and has the follownng specifications:

8" 1024 x 600 resolution display;
AMD LC-800 processor;
1GB of RAM;
1.8" 20GB hard drive;
Wi-Fi 802.11b/g, Ethernet;
two USB ports;
VGA out;
4-in1 card reader.

As expected, this one won't be available stateside, nevertheless we hope to see a similar device to appear in the U.S. under a different name and GammaTech branding in the near future. Currently you can get the C8 model in the South East Asia, namely in Malaysia for about $560 and in Singapore (soon) for approximately $507.

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