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The USB Battery Charger is a truly handy gadget

Written by IT News on 2:40 AM

It looks more and more as we are on the way to the situation where rechargeable something can be energized by virtually everything else, and USB Battery is a perfect example to support such a claim. There is no reason to once again say how useful the AA cells and how many gadgets and devices we use them for. But all batteries are plagued by the same question, namely the fact that they run out of power sooner or later, and either prosecute or replacing them, there are only two solutions that use.

Naturally, the easiest way to solve your problems by buying some new, but that will not help our environment. So, rechargeable batteries are a greener way to get the job done.

Despite this, carrying a bulky charger during a business trip may not be an idea that everyone is comfortable with. You may still need a bit of AA cells in the state, so what is the best option to consider? USB Battery is a small and very handy device, which can connect to absolutely all live USB port, whether you are considering a laptop or a desktop system. It will accommodate 2 AA batteries, and will get them out as you tend to your joint ventures

USB Battery comes with two rechargeable Ni-MH AA cells, and ready to use right out of the box. Of course, you can still have an extra pair with you, if you are part gadget-a-natural, cannot or will not accept to be separated from their gadgets. The overall cool and functional idea, small errors, which you can see, namely the two AA cells is quite heavy for the small dimensions of the USB port.

Now, if you have a USB hub, it is just OK, because the charger will lie flat on something, but it is uncertain how much time USB Battery will run simultaneously set in mid-air on the back of the computer. But for the price of $ 22, one cannot have but good words for USB Battery

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The new JavaFX from Sun Microsystems

Written by IT News on 2:26 AM

With the launch of JavaFX 1.0, Sun Microsystems is trying to bridge the functionality required to build rich Internet applications (Rias) with immersive media and content designed to play nice with both browser and desktop computers. Claiming that Java already accounts for an installed base of over 800 million computers in the world, Sun Microsystems is applauding JavaFX 1.0 as one of the most important aspects of the Java platform development.

"The Internet market has evolved within and far beyond the traditional browser, fueled by an explosion of Java-powered smart phones and consumer electronics products, from RIM's Blackberry to the Amazon ignite," showed Jonathan Schwartz, CEO and President and CEO of Sun Microsystems. "Sun's newest JavaFX platform combines Java technology throughout billion devices, with an easy to use open source platform now made it possible with high quality and sound, focusing on consumers and content owners around the world - and over the Internet."

According to Sun Microsystems, JavaFX 1.0 ultimately aims to simplify building content beyond interactive Rich Internet Applications, also streamline the integration of High Fidelity audio and video, but also rich text, vector graphics, animations and cloud services. Already there are over 90% of the world's computers, Java technology is now ready to move to the next level with JavaFX 1.0.

Runtime provides three major components: JavaFX development environment, the JavaFX Production Suite and JavaFX Desktop. Via the new implementation of Java Plug-in, as well as functions for the Java Platform Standard Edition (Java SE) 6 Update 10, JavaFX 1.0 to allows users to install applets from the browser to the desktop using a simple drag and drop to move.

The collection of tools and plug-ins that can be combined to deliver JavaFX Production Suite set up to make it easy for developers to build content. But when it comes to development, runtime tools, graphics, media, Web Services and rich text libraries are increasingly being offered via JavaFX development environment.

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Walton Chaintech APOGEE Triple-Channel DDR3

Written by IT News on 1:51 AM

Walton Chain Tech Corporation, the leading of overclocking memory module specialist, has announced the introduction of the new APOGEE GT Triple-Channel DDR3 Memory Module Kits, specifically designed to allow users to pair them with Intel Core i7 processor and the Intel X58 Express Chipset; Mounting in recent high-end systems to date.

It is a common fact that next-generation Intel Core i7 platform can deliver a lot of performance when combined with DDR3 memory. Intel X58 chip memory controller can to increase performance and to offer greater bandwidth for the tri-channel DDR3 modules, which drove Chain Tech in the development of DDR3-1333, DDR3-1600 and DDR3-1866 triple-channel kit. According to the company, the new memory modules will be available in 3GB Kit and high capacity 6GB Kit.

Chain Tech have announced the fresh APOGEE GT Triple-Channel DDR3 Memory Module kits are developed using 8-layer PCB and memory chips by famous manufacturers, which are intended to serve as the parts with outstanding overclocking capabilities. Each of the chips have been handpicked to meet strict quality requirements, while all those manufactured using Fine-Pitch Ball Grid Array (FBGA) package is to provide better heat dissipation capability, and increased power efficiency. The memory modules can ensure the optimal performance, which combines the lower voltage requirements, higher speed, and instantaneous overclocking ability.

Walton Chain Tech has always focused on the game and overclicking market and the new APOGEE GT Triple-Channel DDR3 Memory Module kit is designed to show the long-term commitment and continuous efforts to offer the best solutions for gaming enthusiasts. The products can satisfy the needs of all users, regardless of whether the player or enthusiast, because they offer high performance and stability, which is complemented by the best possible cost.

[source softpedia.com]

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Simple operation for the Yorozu

Written by IT News on 12:50 AM

Yorozu is a clever gadget that shows that there may be more to portable audio than you can think of in the first place. Being able to enjoy audio in pretty much every place you can find yourself every day is one thing that really does not need a real speaker, as most of you might think. And if you still think it is baloney, you can take a closer look at the Yorozu, a surprising toy for people who like good alternative solutions.

We still do not know what Yorozu means in Japanese (if it actually means something), but the gadget is pretty cool, it uses vibrations to make things resonator and audio production.

First of all, the Yorozu can be used with any kind of portable music source, as long as it sports a 3.5 mm jack. All you need to do is plug your MP3 player, CD / DVD player, iPod or similar to Yorozu with the help of a Jack-Jack Cable, stick to the vibrating end of this toy to something you want to convert a temporary speaker, and press "Play". The Yorozu will convert the audio signal received from your player, and will convert it into impulses transmitted through the cable to the vibrating bit.

To enjoy the sound comes from a bottle, your cabinets, doors and other objects, you must attach the vibrating part of Yorozu to them, using pillows provided in the box. The Yorozu can deliver a power of 1 W, with a 2 V peak, and can be used with almost anything. The fact is that the package contains an empty milk carton, so you experiment with Yorozu as soon as you get your hands on it.
It works with three AAA batteries and weighs about 26 grams, while its small dimensions will not burden you. From now on you will just keep the vibrating end to what you think would be better resonator and enjoy your music. AC resistance is 8 ohms, and the reproduced frequency range between 425 Hz to 9 kHz. Not a good base and no audiophile-class peaks from Yorozu, but we assume that nobody really expected otherwise.

Now, if you cannot find a better use for $ 89 and feels like being in an experimental mood, the Yorozu is your best business. Moreover, think of pranks you can set by Yorozu - how cool would a kitchen table or chair that when a strange voice coming from nowhere would say that it is the Archangel Michael to speak?

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The NVIDIA ION nettop platform

Written by IT News on 10:53 PM

The end of 2008 is in front, it looks like NVIDIA is really having a busy end of the year. The chip maker is getting ready to launch some much anticipated products, GTX 285 and GTX 295 to be more specific, which is to become the company's highest-performance desktop PC graphics cards available. But the aforementioned card is still weeks away from their official launch, but that has not stopped NVIDIA from announcing a product that will probably take the market by storm. Trapped in a 0.6L cases NVIDIA ION is the first nettop which will provide users with moderate performance in order to use it for things such as video encoding, games, or things you do not normally think about core Intel-based nettop.

NVIDIA has been to introduce the new system in various parts of the world, and we had the good fortune to be, as they say, at the right time in the right place. It was quite difficult to notice the ION, mainly because of its small form factor and comes from the place where it was done was full of systems that boasted high-performance NVIDIA GeForce graphics card. Still, when you see a small device that the ION, next to a Full HD Sony Bravia LCD, run 'The Dark Knight "as a true high-performance desktop, you immediately shift your attention to the little" thing ".
What NVIDIA has done with ION is to create a platform that combines a GeForce 9400M chipset with an Intel Atom processor, all located on a Pico-ITX PCBs. Sure, if you are not familiar with the form factor, which does not say much, but remember that you can actually fit inside a computer of your pockets.

And this is all the more impressive when you will read the technical specifications for this thing. The small ION is just large enough to provide you with six USB 2.0 ports, two eSATA ports, an Optical SPDIF and a 7.1-channel LPCM audio. Thanks to the integration of the GeForce 9400M, the Pico-ITX platform can provide a 5x faster transcoding than Atom processor alone (according to NVIDIA). The chip maker has also mentioned that ION is not so high on energy consumption, since it has proven power of 22W when in full load, according to internal benchmarks that have already been implemented.

You must already be wondering about the price - so guess we thought that the moment we got up close and personal with ION. Unfortunately, NVIDIA has not put a price on it yet, but it would be a $ 50 premium over the price tag of most Netbook out. Given the capacity of this small computer, pay $ 50 more can be considered a real bargain.

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MSI to showcase Wind NetBOX at CES 2009

Written by IT News on 2:40 AM

Micro Star International reported to plan a demonstration of its upcoming Wind NetBOX at CES in January 2009. According to the news on the Web, the machine will come as a choice for the well-known ASUS Eee Box series, and although it was initially reported to be named Windbox, we learn that the wind NetBOX is the official name of the series.

The upcoming MSI Wind NetBOX is, as expected, quite small. It measures only 180 x 255 x 19 mm (0.87L), but the company seems to have packed a lot of features. The machine is powered by an Intel Atom N270 1.6GHz processor and comes with GMA950 integrated graphics solution, can give a maximum resolution up to 2048x1536.

Motherboard on the Wind NetBOX can support 2GB of DDR2 memory, because it comes packed with 1GB on board DDR2 and an extra SO-DIMM slot for 1GB more. For storage, the machine sports a 2.5-inch 5400rpm hard disk, which offers a capacity of 160 GB. A mini-PCIe sockets, Realtek Audio sound diet and 3-in-1 card reader can also be spotted. Connections are available via 10/100M Ethernet support. Power consumption of fresh MSI Wind NetBOX is only 40W.

According to the news on the Web, the machine allows users to mount it on the back of the LCD screen through a VESA mount. The supported operating systems are said to be Windows XP and Suse Linux. The news also says that the wind NetBOX will be available in a variety of colors, but it seems that the company does not unveil any price information on the machine.

The fresh MSI Wind NetBOX looks pretty fancy, while also come with attractive features and capabilities. Until the machine is displayed at CES, you can take a look at the images the guys from the news site VR-Zone managed to lay their hands on.

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Nifty craftsmanship for the Hacoa Monaca Wood USB

Written by IT News on 9:27 PM

Christmas is coming and closer and, unfortunately, our time to determine which ideas are the best gift that follows are also running out. Instead of giving in to panic and to all the negative thoughts, we must remember that online stores are full of cool gadgets specially designed to offer as gifts, and USB Haco Monaca Wood is one of them.

These USB devices are designed more for the feel and look than the pure functionality, 1 GB of storage space is more than a common thing these days, and it is only the size of one of your nails.
However, it is all in the way you show up this 1GB, as a traditional USB device does not have anything to offer, on the way side, and it may simply not attractive. Now, this device has been charged in a fine crafts part of polished wood, with carefully carved details and accents, and you will be surprised by the change. Small wooden gadgets have always looked much because of their natural sense and rarity.

Now, the Haco Monaca Wood USB is certainly not unusual but it will still give you a better gift assessment "because it looks cute and can be a very stylish accessory. Even more, it is most likely that the person who receives such a gift from those that have many times more in GB USB sticks and a 1GB thumb drive is one of the last things he needs. Yet you will see how they are surprised when they tear up the gift and move Haco Monaca Wood USB for the first time.

Finally, wood-USB also has a small hole for a lanyard to be connected to it for better security, and it comes in three shades of brown: the standard brown, dark brown and light brown. Remember what we told you about the changes induced in wood techno gear? Good! For about a single 1GB drive sells for around $ 15 or so, the Haco Monaca Wood USB is $ 89.