Nakamichi Kimono 52-inch LCD TV
Nakamichi gets inspired by the traditional Japanese dress known as kimonos and has released a 52″ LCD TV that shares the same name, taking on the concept of kimono. Other than the aesthetically pleasing design that seems to flow so easily, the Kimono LCD TV supports a resolution of 1,920 x 1,080 pixels (full HD in all probability), a 178-degree viewing angle, and a contrast ratio of 5,000 to 1. The price has yet to be disclosed, but expensive would probably be a very apt description.
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SoftBank in Japan has put up a special edition of the Fullface 913SH cellphone for sale, boasting a lovely 3″ display with ASV and Aquos technology that will complement the integrated 1Seg TV tuner as you enjoy. This version of the Fullface 913SH is very different from the vanilla version as it boasts Zaku II colors and 1GB of internal memory, coming in a delectable (and highly desirable) storage case. Take note that the screen size on this model is larger than the standard 2.8″ handset.
Connecty has just released a cellphone that comes covered in diamonds, and I suppose this is one handset that you could pawn off should you run into some financial trouble. On showcase at the Hong Kong Electronics Fair, this candybar cellphone looks as though it was designed after the Vertu Signature Cobra handset. No idea on how much it costs nor when will it be available, but this is definitely one way you could soothe the anger of a woman scorned.
Now here’s an interesting ECG system - the Sleuth ECG Monitoring System that uses wireless technology to monitor a patient’s ECG to detect possible diagnosis of arrhythmias and prevention of syncopal episodes. The entire system consists of a High Definition Implantable Loop Recorder (HD-ILR), a Personal Diagnostic Manager, a Base Station and a Monitoring Center that is staffed round the clock. The High Definition Implantable Loop Recorder is a small, thin device that constantly monitors the electrical activity of the heart, while the Personal Diagnostic Manager is a hand-held, multipurpose device that automatically retrieves and stores relevant ECG data from the HD-ILR. Not only that, it relays relevant information to the monitoring center in a secure manner. This makes healthcare all the more easy for everyone, including the patient and doctor.
Samsung has introduced a handful of TFT LCD displays that are on the cutting edge of technology, with a 40″ full HD LCD TV panel that measures a mere 10mm thin. An LCD TV that size which shares the same profile as 10″ to 20″ LCD desktop monitors was unheard of just last year, but the engineers at Samsung have managed to do the impossible. The bezel has also been reduced from 30mm to 14.6mm, while the panel utilizes LED backlight that reproduces 92% of the NTSC standard for color saturation while boasting low power consumption of less than 90 watts. Notebook users are not left out by Samsung either, with premium LCD panels with a 16:9 aspect ratio that will come in 16″ and 18.4″ screen sizes. Image courtesy of Engadget.
The Samsung SGH-i550 that was announced at the Symbian Smartphone Show in London holds the distinction of being the first GPS navigator-equipped smartphone from Samsung. This candybar handset will run on Symbian OS v9.2 and S60 3rd Edition, Feature Pack 1, giving users the choice to run thousands upon thousands of S60 applications while providing quick and easy access to their favorites courtesy of dedicated hot keys. GPS navigation is made easy thanks to voice activated turn-by-turn guidance for car drivers to keep their eyes on the road, while pedestrian mode makes it a cinch for tourists to find their way around in unfamiliar territory. Other features include HSDPA 3.6Mbps, 128MB RAM, a 2.6″ LCD display, a 3.2 megapixel camera with video recording, 150MB of internal memory, and an integrated FM radio. The Samsung SGH-i550 will hit Europe this November with other continents to follow in all probability.
SanDisk has a new way for you to obtain content from your computer to the TV, courtesy of TakeTV. TakeTV will come in both 4GB and 8GB flavors, plugging into a docking station that is hooked to your TV and supports up to 30fps DVD resolution at 720 x 576 pixels. It will be compatible with MPEG4, DivX, and XviD formats, including DivX’s DRM scheme. This special scheme will support SanDisk’s Fanfare downloading service (that has yet to be released, mind you) that caters to those who want to download TV shows as well as movies. The SanDisk TakeTV currently works with Windows XP and Vista platforms. No idea on the availability of either, but the 4GB model will retail for $100 while the 8GB model costs an additional $50.
Don’t think that Hello Kitty is all cute and harmless as she packs more than a punch whenever she chooses to bear her claws, and this time round we have a Hello Kitty-endorsed AK47. I wonder which underfunded terrorist would want to use this as their weapon of choice, since it bears none of the hallmarks of a tough, manly warrior. Best to place this in a museum instead of in the hands of a looney.
Long haul flights are a bore, and your PSP can only go so far before it runs out of juice while you’re in the air. Why not give Thanko’s Charger Bracelet a go? This unique peripheral can provide up to another 4.5 hours’ of gaming time on your PSP, or contribute 28 hours for the DS Lite. Unfortunately, you’ll need to wear it around your wrist like a bracelet. It will come with special adapter tips, so you can always juice up whatever compatible device you have while on the go.
