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Monday, April 4, 2011

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Low Profile Window Fan
Otamatone Black is an alternative musical instrument
TomTom unveils VIA Series in North America
Gadget Thumbnails for 02-Apr-2011
Hercules flexes muscles with eCAFE netbooks

Posted: 03 Apr 2011 06:30 AM PDT

Once in a while, along comes a gizmo that will work much better than everything else on the market. For now, Hammacher is offering the Low Profile Window Fan which is touted to deliver superior airflow without being complicated to use – on the contrary, it has been tested and rated to be more or less dummy-proof even in the hands of luddites. Dubbed “The Best Low Profile Window Fan” by our friends over at Hammacher, it is capable of moving a greater volume of air (we’re talking about 58% more compared to the second-ranked model), where analysts’ anemometer readings showed that its dual motors are capable of rolling out 608 feet-per-second air streams from 5′ away, which is far better than the second place model that mustered a mere 560 fps.

This is one highly efficient unit that works great without disturbing the peace around you, since it produces low noise at all three speed settings despite resting a mere 12″ high in a window to minimize view obstruction. Its side panels will easily slide out to fit 40″ wide double-hung or slider window frames. As for the dual fans, they’re reversible and are able to operate independently, so that one fan can draw air inside while the other pushes air outside for optimal circulation. At $59.95 a pop, it certainly won’t burn a huge hole in your pocket, either. Makes the perfect gift for this coming sweltering summer, don’t you think so?

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Otamatone Black is an alternative musical instrument

Posted: 03 Apr 2011 06:00 AM PDT

If you’re a musician, chances are pretty good that you would want to try something different in order to expand your musical horizons. After going through the different range of musical instruments such as the guitar and saxophone, here is something else that might just pique your interest – the Otamatone Black. Yes, cheekily shaped like a musical note, it lets you create new sounds simply by running your fingers along its neck and squeezing its “head”.

At £27.99 a pop, this means it is highly affordable for just about anyone – especially little ones who do not have the patience and skill to handle a “true blue” musical instrument. Interestingly enough, this puppy will be powered by a trio of AAA batteries. Best to get rechargeables then, if you love all things that are connected to saving the environment.

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TomTom unveils VIA Series in North America

Posted: 03 Apr 2011 05:30 AM PDT

TomTom, one of the more trusted names when it comes to GPS navigation systems, has recently announced that they will be making available their new VIA Series in the US as well as the Great White North. These new TomTom VIA navigation devices was originally announced at CES 2011, where they are meant to deliver a powerful navigation experience in a sleek new design, accompanied by an enhanced software platform and premium safety-enhancing features such as Intuitive Voice Recognition and Bluetooth Hands-Free Calling.

In addition to deliver even more choices for drivers, the new VIA Series will feature a range of models that include the 4.3" VIA 1405 and 1435, alongside the 5" VIA 1505 and 1535. If you intend to purchase those, you can also opt for Lifetime Maps and/or Lifetime Traffic if you have additional dough to spare.

With TomTom VIA's super-slim design and their new, integrated and innovative fold-and-go EasyPort mount, you will find it a snap to position your spanking new GPS navigation device on the windshield or the dash, where the display of the device will orient itself courtesy of a handy flip-screen feature. Since life is all about choices, you are limited to just two finishes (to prevent the paradox of having too many options) – where the VIA 1435 and 1535 comes with a contemporary brushed-aluminum finish, while the VIA 1405 and 1505 range will be more stately with their classic, black finish.

Among the features that will ship with these new devices include :-

Intuitive Voice Recognition (optional)
Bluetooth Hands-Free Calling (optional)
Integrated Mount with flip-screen
Crisp, sharp graphics and intuitive user menus
Expanded driving view on 4.3" or 5" touch screens
Lifetime Traffic & Map Updates (optional)
Spoken Street Names
Advanced Lane Guidance

Available now, pricing for these will start from $169 upwards, depending on what else you decide to throw into the ring.

Press Release

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Gadget Thumbnails for 02-Apr-2011

Posted: 02 Apr 2011 10:01 PM PDT

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Hercules flexes muscles with eCAFE netbooks

Posted: 03 Apr 2011 05:00 AM PDT

Just when you thought that the netbook scene is dying out because of the onslaught of tablets, along comes Hercules to save the day. We’re talking about the eCAFE netbooks that come in 10″ designs, where the two will be known as the eCAFÉ Slim HD and the eCAFÉ EX HD, with the former being one of the smallest in its class while the latter is touted to offer one of the best battery life on the market.

The new eCAFÉ netbooks are pretty happy to be different from the rest of the crowd, and we will explain to you why. For example, the Slim HD model will come with a 10-inch display as well as all the relevant connectivity options (a trio of USB ports, an Ethernet port, headphone and microphone connectors and a card reader), all crammed into a 0.8″ thin form factor that tips the scales at a mere 1.9 lbs.

As for the EX HD model, it will come with a whopping 13 hours of battery life in real use conditions, although that remains to be seen as the figure will surely differ from one user to another, since each of us have different usage patterns. Apart from that, you can also view your videos on a flat screen TV in your living room courtesy of an HDMI port as well as multimedia touch controls. Not only that, it will measure at 1.1" thin while weighing 2.4 lbs. to make it one of the slimmest models on the market.

These netbooks won’t be gimped the moment they are pulled out from the box – no sir, you will find them bundled with essential applications such as a full office suite (compatible with Microsoft Office), an audio player and music management, a video player compatible with most formats and even an instant messaging system that plays nice with Windows Live, Yahoo, AIM and Google Talk, among others.

The eCAFÉ Slim HD and eCAFÉ EX HD will retail for $229 and $269, respectively.

Press Release

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