Monthly Archives: January 2010

Handy hands free light

Posted on January 8, 2010 by David Allen

Sometimes you find yourself working away on your laptop as the light fads and suddenly you are plunged into darkness, but you are also too busy too busy to get up and turn the lights on or maybe there are no lights if you are outside.

This is where the hands free over the ear light comes in very handy, it runs on just one AAA battery which will give you enough light for around 25 hours!

Features – The LED shines wherever you look for complete hands-free convenience in bed or on a plane. The tight beam is focused by a light guard for glare-free illumination with no spill

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Work in an office you need a CHIMP

Posted on January 7, 2010 by David Allen

This is a simple device that will warn you when someone is walking up behind you, which is essential intel when it’s your boss and you are doing something on the computer that you should not be, playing games I mean!

Features – A mirror with the word C.H.I.M.P. on it.

(H) as

(I) nvincible

(M) onkey

(P) owers

Convex mirror (3 inches diameter) fits easily on either corner of your monitor with accompanying Velcro. In stylish black (white no longer available).

Priced at $7.99 was $9.99 (save 20%)

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MSI launch the U160 and U135

Posted on January 7, 2010 by David Allen

On show at the CES 2010, is the latest additions from MSI it is the U160 & U135, these machines are directly competing with the new Asus Eee Seashell range of netbooks and to be frank the MSI range might just have a range of computers that beat Asus hands down.

Naturally there is not much information around on these machines only that they are new, have 2 Gb of RAM, a ten inch display and are ready to hit the market very soon.

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Sony go eco friendly

Posted on January 7, 2010 by David Allen

The CES 2010 is great, so many firms want to be first to launch their products and so we get plenty of good stuff to look at, such as this new Sony Vaio W Eco Edition, very good for the carbon footprint.

New VAIO W Series from Sony with special Eco Edition

Light, stylish mini notebook for on-the-go computing

Bright, clear mercury-free VAIO Display with LED backlight

Stay active for longer with up to 8.5 hours battery life

Eco Edition’ with recycled plastic parts, electronic manual and innovative carry-bag that saves 10% CO2 emissions in production

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Lenovo’s first smartbook launched

Posted on January 7, 2010 by David Allen

This is Lenovo’s first venture into a very exciting market, the smartbook market, yes we need a category! But just to recap, a smartbook is a device that combines specs of a smartphone with that of a netbook.

So this is the Lenovo Skylight, it is an ARM powered device, which makes it a smartphone, but it is comes in clam style casing and has features that you would expect to find in a netbook. It is an interesting concept, but will it catch on? At around $500 maybe not, but as part of a package then maybe.

Specs – 1GHz processor, a 10.1-inch display (1,280 x 720), a cu

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Retro style microphone

Posted on January 7, 2010 by David Allen

There is a big market in retro style gadgets and equipment, the reason for this is not completely known but although it could have something to do with the style and class of the good old days.

This USB microphone looks just the one that broadcasters used during the 1930’s expect the quality of the sound recording is so much better than some of the microphones on the market today, but one of the main selling points is just having this on your desk, it looks so cool.

Features – It has two selectable polar patterns: cardioid, allowing it to pick up sounds directly in fro

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Four port USB hub man

Posted on January 6, 2010 by David Allen

It’s that man back again and this time he has been transformed into a four port USB hub. It looks like a great little feature and as such will make you smile occasionally especially when everything is going fine.

You are able to connect four USB powered devices through this device but at the same time only take one USB port allowing a spare for the wireless mouse etc.

Features:

USB Man 4-port Hub

His hands and feet are USB ports, and his heart lights up to let you know he’s powered on.

USB 2.0

Includes: USB Man and AC adaptor

Cord len

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Dell launch new version of Mini 10

Posted on January 6, 2010 by David Allen

The Mini 10 from Dell is one of the more popular netbooks and as such the company has decided to revamped the model rather than replacing it. So it gets a slightly sharper look and one of the most important factors, longer battery life.

There are also high definition bundles that allow the user to stream high quality HD content without any problems.

It is a 10.1 inch display which users will be familiar with, but changes to the keys and the option of have custom artwork all add to the appeal of the nice little machine.

Highlights:

New Intel Atom N450 processor at

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HP expand with smart netbooks

Posted on January 6, 2010 by David Allen

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These are an extension to the already huge range of smaller computers being released by HP, they offer the consumer a deal of choice with specs and of course price as this also matters to the consumer these days.

You have the HP Mini 2101 and the 210, they have the popular rubberised covering on the lid which is easy grip etc and a chicklet style keyboard. Prices a

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