New iPod Shuffles in Colour!
These 2nd Generation iPod Shuffles mimic the vibrant colours of the 2nd Generation iPod Nanos.
Besides adding the new colours of pink, green, blue, and orange, Apple also now includes the cool new iPod headphones with an iPod shuffle purchase. The iPod Shuffles are available from Apple for $79, and can be engraved in time for Valentine’s Day.
Olympus SP-550 UZ with 18x Optical Zoom!
The Olympus SP-550 UZ is the world’s first digital camera with 18x optical zoom!
The Olympus SP-550 UZ also has a 7.1 megapixel sensor, CCD-shift images stabilization, a 15 fps burst mode, a 2.5 inch LCD, super macro mode, Bright Capture technology for low light image captures, 23 different scene modes, and a xD memory card slot. From the press release, “Get up close and personal in a whole new way. With the world’s first wide 18x optical zoom, the Olympus SP-550 UZ accepts no limits, bringing photographers closer to distant subjects than ever before. Capture candid street scenes from a discreet distance, grab the detail of your favourite sport from way up in the stands – then even use the wide angle lens to take in the whole game – as this model’s focal length spans an amazing 28mm-504mm (in 35mm camera equivalent terms)! Enjoy double protection against camera shake with Dual Image Stabilization. Even at high magnifications or when capturing fast-moving objects, this technology ensures results are significantly sharper. Packing 7.1 Megapixels of detail-capturing power, the SP-550 UZ opens up a new realm of creative possibility.”
There’s no word yet on the launch date or the price of the SP550 UZ, yet. We’ll keep you posted!
The Wowwee Spidersapien
Wowwee’s Spidersapien, essentially a spray painted Robosapien with new sounds, was showcased at CES this year.
Expect the Spidersapien to be available by August, but the price is currently unknown.
MyBlu adds Bluetooth Capabilities to Your iPod
This is one of the most interesting (and useful) gadgets I’ve seen for the iPod in a long time.
It’s called MyBlu, and it adds Bluetooth capabilities to your iPod. While looking like a 2nd Gen ipod shuffle, MyBlu attaches to your bag or pocket, and then plugs into your iPod: connecting your iPod to your mobile phone. With MyBlu attached, you can send music to your phone, and also can send your phone’s data to your iPod, thus making your iPod function like a hands-free kit. When you receive a call, the iPod can display the caller’s information, and you can choose to accept or reject the call. This means you can just leave your phone in your purse, and use your iPod and a headset. Oh, and MyBlu also enables your iPod to have FM Radio– an added bonus. MyBlu is available from Mavizen for $77.
Alienware m5790 “Special Edition” Laptop
Alienware announced a more powerful laptop, recently, the m5790 “Special Edition.”
The m5790 comes with a 17 inch display, 512 mb of RAM, a 60 GB hard drive, NVIDIA GeForce Go 7600, gigabit Ethernet, Bluetooth, WiFi, a 56k modem, and combo drive. Plus, if you add $800 to the base price (of a reasonable $1300), you can beef up the m5790 with an overclocked 2.66 GHz Intel T7600G Core Duo Processor. Other possible upgrades include a $430 for 2 GB of RAM, $270 for 200 GB of hard drive, $600 for a built in Blue-Ray drive, and $350 for ATI’s X1900 Graphics Card.