Samsung’s saucy new 120GB credit card sized USB HDD has made an appearance in China. This 1.8″ 4,200-rpm USB drive may be an attractive buy considering most popular drives use the 2.5″ size format. This credit card usb drive is incredible power saver with impressive performance. The 4200-rpm USB drive only draws less than 1.4W and needs just 300mA from a 500mA USB port. Its power consumption is only one-fourth that of a 2.5″ drive. Disk benchmark shows the 4,200-rpm read speed is rated at 27MB/s and write at 23MB/s, which are on par with high-end flash drives.  Expect the Samsung 1.8″ 40GB version to be priced for approx $161; 60GB for $191; and 80GB for $235. The 120GB will be available at $293. (more…)

Samsung Electronics, the number one worldwide brand of professional LCD display products, announced the addition of four new digital photo frames to its existing line of award-winning display products. The new Samsung SPF-85H, SPF-85V, SPF-105P and SPF-105V Digital Photo Frames Offer Great Image Quality and Style; Fits Any Spot in Your Home or Office. These Samsung digital photo frames are wrapped in a glossy black bezel with rounded edges for an elegant look. Designed to blend seamlessly into a variety of environments, the Samsung digital photo frames are able to bring digital images to life. Each model features Samsung’s exclusive Starlight Touch Controls which integrate the On Screen Display (OSD) buttons into the bezel. Starlight Touch features capacitive touch buttons, which disappear from the bezel after 10 seconds of inactivity. These digital photo frames can also be used as a secondary monitor for your laptop or desktop, using Samsung’s exclusive UbiSync technology. Along with great design and image quality, the SPF-85V and SPF-105V are Internet Photo Frames, which allow for wireless connectivity via 802.11b/g.

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From the China Manufacturer comes another unique device, this time they come up with a tri-band multimedia cellphone with bright projector, interactive touchscreen, WAP, bluetooth, and big 1800mAh battery for extra long talk time and phone usage between charges. This is a truly easy to use Among the multimedia features included in this phone are MP3 and MP4 players, 1.3mp Digital Camera, Image Viewer, Video Recorder, and rich media environment messaging options. With the internal micro SD card slot already containing a 1GB card, the phone comes out of the box ready to start talking, listening to music, taking pictures, and watching videos. (more…)

Space Cube is the smallest computer in the world, it measures two square inches on each side, and has been made by the Shimafuji Corporation. It has been designed for use in space. Inside the cute little cube is a processor with a top clock speed of 300Mhz and 16GB of on-board flash system. It runs on a Linux OS from a 1GB CompactFlash card. There’s a number of different ports, but most interestingly is the socket called the Space Wire port that links up to the proprietary systems NASA, RSA and JAXA (space agencies of the US, Europe and Japan) use. It is reportedly going to cost around £1,500 pounds and it is only available in Japan. (more…)

Nokia has unveiled the Nokia N79, the latest addition to the Nokia Nseries range that combines intelligent and customizable design with a fully-loaded multimedia computer. Behind its sleek exterior, the Nokia N79 is a technology powerhouse. It offers a full range of multimedia experiences including integrated navigation, music with FM transmitter, high-speed connectivity, superior web browsing, at least 10 pre-loaded N-Gage games and an advanced 5 megapixel camera with Carl Zeiss optics. The Nokia N79 is expected to begin shipping in October 2008, with an estimated retail price of EUR 350, before taxes and subsidies. (more…)

Nokia has unveiled the Nokia N85, the latest Nokia Nseries multimedia computer made to set new standards for mobile entertainment, gaming and sharing. Along with an eye-catching 2.6″ OLED screen and smooth, sleek finish, the Nokia N85 redefines the mobile experience. It boasts N-Gage gaming, music with in-built FM transmitter, 5 megapixel camera with Carl Zeiss optics and bright dual LED flash captures clear, sharp images as well as DVD-quality videos at 30 frames per second and geotagging capabilities, three month integrated license for turn-by-turn voice navigation and high-speed connectivity, all in one device. The Nokia N85 is expected to begin shipping in October 2008 with an estimated retail price of EUR 450, before taxes and subsidies. (more…)

Canon, a leader in digital imaging, is expanding its PowerShot line of digital cameras with the announcement of two new additions to its affordable A-series line, and one new ultra-zoom digital camera to its SX-series of ultra-zoom cameras. The PowerShot A1000 IS and PowerShot A2000 IS digital cameras combine the robust feature-set consumers have come to expect from Canon’s point-and-shoot digital cameras, coupled with a sleek design, giving a slimmer, lighter and more compact body to this camera line. The new PowerShot SX110 IS digital camera offers users all the benefits of a point-and-shoot camera, but with the ultra-zoom optical range needed to capture shots from the orchestra when seated in the balcony. Scheduled to be available in September, the PowerShot A1000 IS and the PowerShot A2000 IS digital cameras will have suggested selling prices of $199.99* and $249.99*, respectively. Also, available at the end of August, the PowerShot SX110 IS digital camera will have a suggested selling price of $299.99*. All cameras include two AA batteries, 32MB SD memory card, USB interface cable, AV cable, wrist strap and Canon’s software suite. (more…)