Logitec releases its own WiFi Skype phone
09-05-2006
Logitec's getting into the WiFi Skype game and releasing their own me-too WiFi Skype phone. Again, this Logitec is the Logitec of Japan, not the Logitech (with an H) of the US. Fortunately for WiFi Skype phone collectors like me, this is just an OEM of the Belkin Skype phone, but in white, like SMC's OEM version.
The WiFi Skype phone will be available in Japan and uses either 802.11b or g to place its calls. The WiFi Skype phone also supposedly has Bluetooth so you can hook this up as a handset for your computer, but we're not sure how useful that feature will be. Read up on our thoughts on this model of Skype WiFi phone here. – Jason Chen<
Updated version of TiVo Desktop supports iPod video
06-21-2006
TiVo announced plans for iPod support in the November of last year. Now TiVo released an updated version of its software - TiVo Desktop 2.3 Plus to fulfill this plan. With the help of updated TiVo desktop software users can convert recorded shows to MPEG-4 or H.264/AVC video supported by fifth-generation iPods and other portable devices such as Sony PSP, Palm Treo, and Nokia phones. The TiVo Desktop 2.3 Plus requires Windows 2000/2003/XP and can transfer from your TiVo to your PC. The pricing of this TiVo Desktop upgrade is $25.
A639 Pocket PC from Asus
06-15-2006
We have caught the rumors after glanced at the things of Windows Mobile show at Computex that there will be a new Asus A639 powerhouse Pocket PC. The new device may feature an Intel XScale 416MHz CPU, 1GB flash memory, 64MBRAM, SiRFstarIII GPS, 802.11b/g, and Bluetooth 2.0+EDR and this is ok as a handhold. Hope the voice and data are good as well. You have to wait for the further details of this device.
iPod dock i1055 from iLuv- another Sonic Impact K1
06-15-2006
Is it an interesting thing to make an iPod dock with a 7-inch screen? Here is this i1055 Video System from iLuv for the iPod users. We have just seen the first of these devices the Sonic Impact K1 several days ago, and it is still in the works. The big-sized Sonic Impact K1 didn't get room for a DVD drive, while this i1055 says to have such thing. From the showed picture the iPod is placed at the back of this device, which doesn't seem quite applied. If all these became true, with $250 you can get a device features 7-inch widescreen, S-Video out, built-in rechargeable battery, dual audio outputs and can charge your iPod while you plug the unit into its own AC adapter. Now the only thing we can do is to wait and see what will be the outcome.
Mp4converter.net released iPod Video Converter for Mac Beta Version
05-25-2006
Mp4converter.net released iPod Video Converter for Mac beta version just now. With this conversion software you can enjoy the 
visual feast with your iPod.
iPod Video Converter for Mac is useful audio and video conversion software for iPod. Its powerful functions enable you converting all popular audio and video files, such as AVI, MPEG, WMV, MOV, MP4, VOB, DivX, XviD, AAC, AC3, MP3, to the formats supported by iPod including MP4, M4A, MP3, etc. The converting process is easy to handle. You just need to push several buttons to complete the conversion. You can get further details from iPod Video Converter for Mac.
Now the iPod Video Converter for Mac beta version is free before Jun, 30. You can download and have a free trial. We are eager to know your experience with this iPod Video Converter for Mac beta version.
PSP Gets White Version
05-16-2006
Today Sony releases the "Ceramic White" PSP in the UK, several months later than its appearance in Japan.
This portable device is the very same as the black version except for the ceramic white color. The black one has been on sale since September 2005, while you can get the white version just from now on. Its price is about £180 together with matching white headphones, wrist strap, pouch and 32MB Memory Stick.
"The sophistication and elegance of the Ceramic White PSP will encourage many more people to discover the unique entertainment experience of PSP," Stephane Hareau, PSP Senior Brand Manager announced proudly today. Truly it looks cool. Don't you think so?
Discovery programming is available in iTunes Music Store
05-16-2006
Here is some good news for fans of Discovery programming released by Discovery Communications and Apple today. People can purchase programming from Discovery's family of network in iTunes Music Store. The available programming in iTunes Music Store contains shows from the Discovery Channel, Discovery Health Channel, Discovery Kids, Travel Channel, TLC and Animal Planet, such as "Extreme Engineering", "Shark Week", "Pregnancy for Dummies", "Kenny the Shark", "World's Best" travel series, and "Most Extreme", etc. "Wherever they are and whenever they want, consumers can use the iPod to learn and be entertained with Discovery's content about people, places, cultures, science, health and much more," said Discovery's Don Baer.
Cell phone and media hub will come from Apple
05-11-2006
Walt Mossberg revealed that Apple dedicates itself to produce a cell phone and a home-media hub in an article of the Wall Street Journal, which is mainly about the different methods adopted by Apple and Microsoft in their products. "In the post-PC era we're in today, where the focus is on things like music players, game consoles and cell phones, the end-to-end model is the early winner," states Mossberg. "Tightly linking hardware, software and Web services propelled Apple to a huge success with its iPod. Microsoft, meanwhile, has struggled to make its component model work on these devices and, in a telling sign, is using the Apple end-to-end model itself in its Xbox game-console business. Now, Apple is working on other projects built on the same end-to-end model as the iPod: a media-playing cell phone and a home-media hub."
Sony provides support format to Apple
05-10-2006
The new version of Sonic Stage, Sony's digital music management software will support the AAC audio format for Apple. Sony has already supported AAC format in its PSP gaming device and some mobile phones and is going to enlarge the use of this format to Walkman digital music players. Sonic Stage can play music encoded with iTunes in AAC format, but can not play copy-protected songs from the iTunes Music Store. One report on Sony's announcement claims that "Sony's latest strategy is taken as an open acknowledgment that it can no longer ignore iPod's dominant lead."
PQI U510 -- World's Thinnest Flash Card
04-26-2006
PQI Taiwan released the world's thinnest flash drive, yeh, as slim as you can't imagine. This little gadget is only 3mm thick and is no longer than an actual credit card. You might think such a tiny flsh card will have a capacity of 512MB or maximum 1GB, but you are completely wrong! U510 holds a surprising 16GB of data. It connects to the host via USB 2.0 and is compatible with Mac and Windows. It has a built in retractable cord to maintain the slim design.
The PQI U510 measures 85 x 54 x 3 mm and will be available in Iron Gray, Metallic Silver and World Cup special design with the World cup etched on the drive. Pricing and availability is not known yet.
Sony Announced PSP System Update to 2.70
04-25-2006
Sony released the 2.70 System Update for the PSP today, so if you're still using the old edition, hurry up to update for your PSP through PSP Browser over WIFI or from PSP System Update 2.70 . The updated 2.70 edition includes below four features.
1. They never use the word “podcast” in the documents, but yeah, the PSP plays nicely with them now through the RSS feature. You can choose to either stream or play new audio content on sites you’ve subscribed to, or save them onto a Memory Stick.
2. Better file compatibility with popular music file formats, including MP3, ATRAC, AAC and WMA, meaning Sony uncrippled the PSP in less time than they semi-uncrippled the MiniDisc. Good job! Now stop trying to force us to use proprietary formats already, we don’t like it and you will eventually bend anyway, so why not just give us what we want from the start?
3. The PSP is now a receiver for Sony’s LocationFree TV, which they tout as “A completely new way of seeing TV. Instead of going to the television set, the TV comes to you (via your home TV tuner) wherever you are. You can watch live TV, play back recorded programmes and even set up future recordings, all from your PSP.” LocationFree launches in May but only in Europe, even though it’s been out in Japan and in the US for a while now.
4. Macromedia Flash 6 support for the PSP browser.
Logitec Released External Blu-ray Disc Writer-- LBD-A2FU2/WM
04-24-2006
Japanese Logitec declared four Blue-ray disc writer drives, one of which, namely called LBD-A2FU2/WM, gets technology support from Apple Computer.
The Logitec LBD-A2FU2/WM external blu-ray disc writer features a Firewire and USB 2.0 interface. It supports Roxio Toast Titanium on Mac OS X. It is said that LBD-A2FU2/WM will come to the shop shelf in July.
Logitech also released two other internal Blu-ray disc writer for PCs.(Photo). The LBD-A2 series supports single and dual layer BDs. They should go on sale in June.
