Full FeedGadgetell Review: Adesso Wireless Mini Trackball Keyboard WKB-3100UB
The name pretty much explains it all: the Adesso Wireless Mini Trackball Keyboard. The keyboard is under 12-inches in width with an optical trackball. While the keyboard is small, it is very comfortable. The compact design means that this could easily be your living room computer’s keyboard. Full review after the jump.
HD video and 8MP stills from JVC’s new Picsio
JVC is getting in on the pocket camcorder game with its new Picsio GC-FM1. The Picsio shoots 1080p video as well as 8MP still shots. Since you’ll be shooting HD video, JVC put in image stabilization to reduce camera shake. The camera charges via USB, has a HDMI out, a SDHC card slot, and a 2-inch LCD.
You’ve got to give it to JVC for trying an interesting pattern on the device - they call it “a tone-on-tone geometric pattern and chrome accents for a jewel-like appearance.” You won’t confuse this with a Flip or Kodak any time soon. The controls look very iPod-like with a circular direction pad and a center button. JVC claims that operation of the Picsio can be done without menus. It costs $199.95 and is available now.
For you folks curious about shooting and still modes, here’s the rundown:
Video Recording
Mode Image Size Frame Rate
1080p 1440 x 1080p 30 fps
720p 1280 x 720p 60 fps
VGA 640 x 480p 60 fps
QVGA 320 x 240p 30 fps
Still Recording
Mode Image Size Aspect Ratio
8 M 3264 x 2448 4:3
5 M 2592 x 1944 4:3
2 M 1600 x 1200 4:3
0.3 M 640 x 480 4:3
Take a look at JVC’s video introducing the Picsio:
Product Site: [JVC Picsio]
RelatedHP’s giant 42-inch multi-touch LCD, the LD4200tm
HP just announced its new LD4200tm, a 42-inch LCD that can handle multi-touch inputs. HP has positioned this device for businesses, so you may see this in a hotel near you soon. This display has a resolution of 1920 x 1080 and uses “an array of infrared (IR) light-emitting diodes (LEDs), along with photo sensors, to determine touch by pairing to create a grid of light beams across the display. When an object (such as a finger, pen or any other pointing device) touches the screen, the light beam within the grid is interrupted and thus, touch is recognized.” In other words, this display won’t be using your usual capacitive or resistive technologies for its touch screen. There’s no information as to the pricing of this thing, but since it’s for businesses, don’t expect to be adding this to your home any time soon. The LD4200tm is also designed to run 24-hours a day, 7 days a week.
Company Site: [HP.com]
RelatedHP and Compaq’s brand new desktops
Three new Compaq desktops along with one more HP desktops were announced today. All are geared for small businesses, but they are definitely worth a look. Their starting prices range from $309 to $799. All of these machines feature some stylish designs, showing that business machines don’t need to be hidden under your desk. Plenty of details after the break.
HP’s new TouchSmart tx2 tablet PC is here with multi-touch goodness
HP is taking advantage of Windows 7’s built-in multi-touch support with its new TouchSmart tx2-1377nr tablet PC. Here’s the rundown: Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit, fingerprint reader, it has a capacitive 12.1-inch touch screen that can take inputs from fingers and the included stylus and the screen can turn up to 180 degrees or be folded flat. Inside, you’ll find an AMD Turion X2 Dual-Core Mobile Processor RM-75, 320GB hard drive, 802.11b/g, ATI Radeon HD 3200 graphics card and 4GB of RAM. Like many new HP machines, the TouchSmart tx2 comes with a fancy pattern that HP calls the “HP Reaction Imprint finish.” It weighs 4.65 pounds and starts at $799.99.
Company Site: [HP.com]
RelatedCompaq’s low-cost Windows 7 notebook, the CQ61, announced
Compaq’s got a new Windows 7 laptop called the CQ61-310US. It’s got a big 15.6-inch screen with a 1366 x 768 resolution, 2GB of RAM, 802.11b/g, an AMD Sempron Processor, ATI Radeon HD 4200 Graphics card, and, of course, Windows 7 in the Home Premium 64-bit flavor. While a major new trend in notebooks has been thin, light, and cheap - the CQ61 is a bit bulky at 5.9 pounds, but starts at only $399.99. Its styling is a bit on the conservative side with a black and silver look, but is far from ugly.
Company Site: [Compaq]
RelatedHP’s business-oriented TouchSmart 9100
Today, HP introduced a third TouchSmart, the 9100, and is calling it a “business PC.” It comes in either Windows 7 Professional 32 or 64-bit editions. Unlike the two other TouchSmart computers announced today, there won’t be any integrated web video here. However, there is a TV tuner and an optional Blu-ray drive to show off video on its 23-inch HD display. For the CPU, there is a choice of either 2.26GHz or 2.10GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processors. This TouchSmart has the option of a 64GB SSD or regular hard drives with 250GB or 500GB capacities. No word on the pricing yet.
Company Site: [HP.com]
RelatedAndroid gets more useful, adds Quick Search Box
Google’s Android OS added in a Quick Search Box (“QSB”) that searches everything on your Android phone as well as the web. When you type in a search item, results populate so you can just select the matching result. Additionally, if every time you type in “Ga” you are looking for your Gadgetell.com bookmark, Google’s QSB will learn your behavior and will make it a top result.
If you’re thinking, “Hey, this is 2009. I don’t want to do any typing!” - well, Google’s got you covered with voice search as long as you search in English. Other applications (outside of official Google apps) will be able to add their suggestions to QSB. The QSB is located on the home screen for easy access or you can use the Search button on your keyboard (if you Android phone has one). This feature is available on Android 1.6.
Gadgetell Review: VTech LS6245 Expandable Cordless Phone System
Got a cell phone but miss the comforts of landline phones? The VTech LS6245 is a DECT 6.0 cordless pone that can pair with up to 4 cell phones or headsets. It also acts as a landline phone. How did it do with Gadgetell’s tests?
Get caught up in technology with InterrupTech: October 12, 2009
Welcome back to InterrupTech. Catch up on the week’s most important tech stories in a hurry. We cover wireless power, Google Android all over CTIA, Verizon joins up with Google Voice, doubleTwist becomes a serious iTunes competitor, and Flash on every phone except the iPhone.
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Palm Pre Information & Updates
Palm just introduced their next-gen smartphone, the Palm Pre, and next-gen operating system, Palm webOS. Gadgetell's got the latest Pre and webOS information and news for you right here.
