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Friday, May 27, 2011

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Panasonic Toughbook 31 series get upgrade
Leica V-Lux 30 offers another compact digital camera option
GroClock sleep trainer helps kid hit the sack on time
TDK Sound Cube

Panasonic Toughbook 31 series get upgrade

Posted: 26 May 2011 06:30 AM PDT

Panasonic knows that their Toughbook 31 series is tough-as-nails, but that does not mean the range does not deserve an upgrade. This fully rugged laptop will be powered by the new Intel Core i5 and i3 processors, not to mention increased RAM, hard drive capacity, and speed as well. Oh yeah, since you will be working in a rather “hellish” condition (otherwise why the need for a Toughbook, no?), why not give you up to 20 hours of battery life as well since you might not be able to find a power outlet wherever you are?

Not only that, Panasonic has decided to throw in a brighter sunlight-viewable screen to help you save your eyes in the long run. Such improvements will clearly make the MIL-STD-810G and IP65 certified Toughbook 31 all the more desirable, making it as the ideal solution for mobile professionals in mission-critical environments, including first responders, military personnel, and field workers in industries such as telecommunications, utilities and energy.

You can choose from the Intel Core i5 (2540M or 2520M depending on the model) or i3 (2310M) processor, letting you enjoy desktop-class performance on-the-go without compromising on world class reliability. Where graphics are concerned, you will be able to take advantage of discrete graphics from an ATI Radeon HD6750 card. This is the 6th generation of the flagship Toughbook clamshell laptop range, and they are more or less legendary in their reputation.

Tkae for instance, its 13.1-inch XGA LCD touchscreen that boasts optional Panasonic CircuLumin technology, delivering full-circle viewability from the brightest sunlight to pitch darkness. Panasonic has also decided to increase the level of brightness on the standard screen to 1,200 nits, giving you excellent viewability even when you are viewing data in direct sunlight. You can also drop screen brightness to a mere 2 nits for concealed nighttime use – critical when it comes to the safety of military users.

Other hardawre specifications include Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n, optional Bluetooth 2.1 and Gobi2000 3G mobile broadband connectivity from Qualcomm. Certified on the AT&T, Sprint and Verizon Wireless 3G networks, it will let you more or less remain perpetually connected – no more excuses for not replying that email from the top brass!

Pricing starts for $3,299.

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Leica V-Lux 30 offers another compact digital camera option

Posted: 26 May 2011 06:00 AM PDT

In the world of compact digital cameras, there are plenty of choices to pick from – after all, with the sheer number of players and the constant advancement in technology used within, the price has dropped to extremely affordable levels in recent years, although there is still a niche market of a high end compact digital camera that costs more than half a grand.

The Leica V-Lux 30 is one prime example – while no pricing is attached to it, we don’t see it going cheaper than its $600 plus predecessor. On to the hardware specifications then! The new V-Lux 30 will sport a Leica DC Vario-Elmar lens that boasts of an extended range of focal lengths and a new LCD touch screen display which is touted to deliver fast and simple handling. More to come in the extended post, so make that jump.

There is a wide range of automatic features and manual setting options available on the Leica V-Lux 30, truly making this a compact and universal camera for the entire family. Not only that, by including GPS function, you will be able to have a better idea of where and when you’ve been to a certain place when you look back on your gigabytes and gigabytes of photo archives down the years. Needless to say, it is possible that GPS tagging won’t work in China and neighboring regions, as satellite signal reception might be impossible so be forewarned.

Apart from that, the V-Lux 30 will also feature video recording in 1080i-AVCHD Full HD resolution, making it perfect to replace that ageing digital video camcorder of yours – and this only means you have one less gizmo to tote around with you on your travels. With its new 3″ LCD touch screen display, you are able to access many of the camera’s features with the touch of a fingertip.

The Leica V-Lux 30 arrive at various Leica dealers from June onwards, and we await for more information concerning its official price point. Stay tuned!

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GroClock sleep trainer helps kid hit the sack on time

Posted: 26 May 2011 05:30 AM PDT

Getting your kids to establish a healthy sleeping pattern can be quite challenging in this day and age, especially with so many distractions around to keep them awake such as modern toys, the iPod, handheld consoles and TV programs. You as an adult too might play a role here in influencing your child to sleep late because you have a similar pattern, but enter the GroClock to help you train your kids when it comes to sleeping.

Once you have made sure that there are no more monsters hiding around in the closet or under the bed, set the GroClock and let it work its magic. All you need to do is let your child know that when the sun shines on the GroClock, that is the time he/she is supposed to get up. And when they are about to go to bed and knock off, that is when the stars come out to play. Sort of like a Pavlovian response, don’t you think so?

Your $44.99 investment doesn’t end there when they grow up though, as they can always switch on the digital clock option when that happens, giving them a better idea by connecting the time with the appearances of the stars and sun. Neat!

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TDK Sound Cube

Posted: 26 May 2011 05:00 AM PDT

The TDK Sound Cube brings new meaning to “surround sound”, that’s for sure. It should be called “surrounded sound” instead, since the cube that you see on the right should find a happy audience regardless of where they are seated – as long as the crowd size is right, of course. Right now up for pre-order, the £299.99 TDK Sound Cube measures just 25.5cm³, making it the smallest in its range, but it is no pushover where performance levels are concerned.

Each of the Cube’s vertical sides will boast of its own speaker (two of them are active while the other two are passive), delivering 360° of party-starting audio, not to mention the nice touch of a sturdy leather handle on top that makes toting it around fun and comfortable. It can be powered by mains or a dozen D batteries (the latter is certainly going to fill up those landfills, fast!), so make sure you use rechargeables if you’re gunning for the latter.

At the back lies a quartet of separate sound ports, letting you plug in a variety of devices such as a portable media player or an electric guitar. Perfect for the day out with the rest of your family, listening to your favorite tunes all round in 20 watts RMS glory.

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