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  9 SECOND STARTER
The JooJoo is a tablet device, with a 12.1-inch capacitive touchscreen that can display in both portrait and landscape mode. The device has only one button; all other controls are touch-based. It uses an on-screen keyboard that can disappear when not in use; it uses gestures (such as swipe) for navigation. It also has Wi-Fi connectivity, and a Unix-based operating system that boots directly into the browser much like Google Chrome OS does , and it's full HD video capaple. For offline use, JooJoo has a 4GB solid-state drive that is designed solely for storing cached information from the browser. As for battery life, you can go five hours without a charge, and it only takes about nine seconds to boot up.

thejoojoo.com
  120 YEARS OF
NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC

Now you can explore 120 years of amazing discoveries, fascinating maps, and the world's best photography with The Complete National Geographic. This definitive collection of every issue of National Geographic magazine, digitally reproduced in stunning high resolution, brings you the world and all that is in it. Use the advanced interface to explore a topic, search for photographs, browse the globe, or wander on your own expedition. Lightweight and travel-friendly, the hard drive is just 3" x 5" and requires only a USB connection. The collection takes 60GB, so there's 100GB to spare.

nationalgeographic.com
  DESKTOP FASHION
Rainmeter skins provide you with useful information at a glance. Through Rainmeter, you can enhance your Windows computer at home or work with skins: handy, compact applets which float freely on your desktop, much like Windows Sidebar gagdgets, or dashboard widgets for the Mac. It's easy to keep an eye on your system resources, like memory and battery power, or your online data streams, including email, RSS feeds, and weather forecasts. Many skins are even functional: they can record your notes and to-do lists, launch your favorite applications, and send your tweets to Twitter - all in a clean, unobtrusive interface that you can rearrange and customize to your liking.

rainmeter.net
  LG X300
LG’s X300 notebook uses a low power 2GHz Intel Atom Menlow chip and a 128GB solid state disk. It has a fanless design, which should make operation pretty darn quiet.It also has an integrated 3G module The most impressive thing about the LG X300, though, is its size and weight. It’s less than 0.7? thick and weighs just 2.1 pounds. Not bad for an 11.6 inch notebook On the down side, this thing won't come cheap at an equivalent of $1424 in Korea.

lg.com
  SWANKY ETHOS
Acer reworked their Aspire line under the Aspire Ethos brand which sports a minimalist, metallic look with an edge-to-edge chiclet keyboard and matching display glass. You won't find it lacking in terms of features though as it still comes with a 5.1-channel speaker system which is well hidden in a subtler, thinner shape. There will be two initial models from the line that sports Core i3, i5 or i7 processors, depending on the configuration that both you and your wallet can agree with. In terms of graphics, this won't fall short since it has ATI's Mobility Radeon HD 5000 series to provide adequate graphical muscle.

acer.com
  ADAMOS LITTLE BRO
Dell introduced the V13 laptop series for business users, these 13.3" CULV models that resemble the expensive Adamo XPS. The Dell V13 is just 0.65" thick and has a base weight of 1.6kg, it has an aluminum design and a price tag starting at $449. The cheapest model features the Intel Celeron M ULV 743 1.3GHz processor, 2GB DDR3-1066MHz, 250GB 5400RPM HDD, integrated graphics, 1366 x 768 pixel resolution, Ubuntu Linux 9.04, 802.11b/g WiFi, Gigabit Ethernet, eSATA, 5-in-1 memory card reader, 34nm ExpressCard, and a 6-cell 30WHr battery. The Windows 7 Home Premium version of the Dell Vostro V13 starts at $599, that model features the Intel Core 2 Solo ULV SU3500 1.4GHz processor and also a 320GB HDD. Add another $100 and you get the performance package with Intel Core 2 Duo ULV SU7300 1.3GHz and 802.11b/g/n WiFi. An external DVD burner or Blu-ray drive is optional.

dell.com
  SOCIAL MEDIA FRAME
Never fetch news and social updates again as they can now be sent to you live. The shear quantity of interesting online content is ever increasing but your day still only has 24 hours so how are you going to stay up to date, discover new content, get inspired, without missing anything? Mojito is your new, WIFI enabled, standalone, personal "Content Jockey", mixing up the best of the web just for you.

mymojito.com
  SURF, SHARE, PLAY TO THE MAX
Belkin decides to abandon its flashy, blue LED-glowing routers for animals of a different color. They show the potential of being the easiest routers in the world to configure. Beyond the simplistic setup, all of the 802.11n routers (except the base model) come with "apps." ranging from support for external USB hard drives or printers and Belkin's own backup and printing software.The top of the lineDual-Band, Gigabit Play Max $129.99 model let's you transfer torrents with or without PC intervention.

belkin.com
  LEAVE NO PLUG BEHIND
TruPower UCS outlet packs two USB charging ports along with two standard power outlets for your other power-hungry devices. Best of all, it only costs ten bucks.

fastmac.com
  LCD POWER SLIDE
Featuring PiixL's patented VTX chassis fits behind your 37"+ LCD TV, and it packs quite a punch. There's no atom processor here. The EdgeCenter 3770 can be equipped with dual 2.93 processors, 24GB of ram, a 2TB hard drive, and a blu-ray burner. It can also put you in the poorhouse @ nearly 20k for a fully equipped model.

piixl.com
  HACK = DESTRUCT
Secure Pro is Victorinox's first supposedly "un-hackable." The company offered a £100,000 prize to a team of "professional hackers" if they could crack the drive during the company's launch event -- they were unable to do so. The drive uses a combination of AES256 technology and fingerprint security, which is paired with a self-destruct mechanism that irrevocably burns the CPU and memory chip if there's any attempt to force the drive open. All crammed into a traditional form factor. Capacities range from 8GB to 32GB, and roughly $75 to $270.

swissarmy.com
  SHARE TIME
The Pogoplug connects your USB drive to the Internet so you can easily share and access your files from anywhere. The Pogoplug is the perfect accessory to your connected life. Imagine accessing all your files and media at home from any laptop or desktop computer, anywhere in the world, or sharing this content with friends and family without having to upload. There's even an iPhone application so you can always "phone home" to get your files!

pogoplug.com
  MEMORY KEY
It's hard to misplace your files when they're attached to your key chain. The lacie series of USB key feature a sturdy ultra-thin metal design with a fast transfer rates (up to 30 MB/s), gold SIP technology, they're water- and scratch-resistant, and they offer capacities ranging from 4-32 GB.

lacie.com
  CATCH MORE FISH WITH TWO NETBOOKS
booq's boa large laptop messenger bag comes a with removable laptop sleeve that works hard whether you're a businessman or a bike messenger. it's made from ballistic nylon with a water-repellant coating; it has an extremely durable water-resistant rubberized bottom. It also includes a protective laptop sleeve, and its layout is optimized for laptop accessories. Boa nerve S (13" MAC, 11 -13 " PC) / Boa nerve L ( 15-17" MAC & 15" PC). Prices start at $130

booqbags.com
  8-BIT HANGER
The 8-bit pointer is worthy of a true gadget . Mount to your wall, and then use to hang your non 8 bit stuff.. Available now for $19.99 a piece plus shipping.

meninos.us
  PC PLUG
The oddly-named Marvell Sheevaplug is about the size of your average gadget's power adapter, but it actually contains a complete computer (sans video output). The device has a 1.2GHz CPU, 512MB of flash memory and 512MB of RAM, which should be plenty for running a web server or other Linux applications. It's got a built-in Gigabit Ethernet port for network connectivity, and a USB port, so you might even be able to hook up a DisplayLink device without any video card. The compact PC uses very little power (just 5 watts), and (of course) doesn't require any sort of external power adapter. It looks like Marvell is going after larger distribution relationships at this point, but they are selling developer kits if you want to tinker with one for yourself. You can get your hands on a SheevaPlug developer kit (which looks a bit more clunky than the svelte production model above) over at Globalscale Technologies for just $99 (USD).

marvell.com
  1:8 SCALE TOUCHABLE DJ
The Touchtable is a pocket-sized (1:8 scale) PMP that boasts a digit-friendly surface meant for scratching, mixing and all manners of interacting. It features a large controller wheel that surrounds the screen and performs just like a turntable. Aside from playing back your favorite MP3s, this bugger can (in theory, anyway) also mix jams on the fly, cue outputs and even connect with a second Touchtable wirelessly in order to establish a more traditional DJ setup (at 1:8 scale). Plug it into a PC, and now you've got a MIDI controller.

yankodesign.com
  RELIVE NES IN STYLE
The FC Mobile II Console will let you play all of your old NES games. It improves on its predecessor can be connected to a TV screen, and now comes with 2 wireless handheld controllers, and a wireless gun for playing hours of Duck Hunt. The FC Mobile II is available in black or white.

hyperkin.com
  RUBIK'S TOUCHCUBE
the Rubik's TouchCube is gearing up to join the Rubik's 360 at the American International Toy Fair. Christened the "first completely electronic, solvable Rubik's Cube," this one maintains the shape of the original but replaces the colored stickers with actual lights. Users ready to engage their minds simply hit the scramble button on the cube, and then rearrange the blocks by swiping their finger.

rubikstouchcube.com/
  VENOM WILL MAKE YOUR SPIDEY SENSES TINGLE
This supercar combines a lightweight Lotus Elise chassis with an LS9 power plant derived from the Corvette ZR1, good for 725 horsepower, or upto 1200hp with an optional turbo treatment. Production runs will be limited to 10 cars/ year, the base Hennessey Venom GT is expected to cost approximately $600,000.

hennesseyperformance.com/
  BREAKING THE MOLD AFTER 500
The LFA, which sprints from zero to 60 mph in less than 3.7 seconds, is equipped with a 552-horsepower 4.8-liter V10 engine and a six-speed automated sequential gearbox. Lexus describes it as "the pinnacle of the Lexus 'F' premium sports car series." At 500 copies, collectors will describe it as a chance to own history. At $375,000 per copy bankers describe it as an insane investment.

lexus.com/LFA/
  458
The all-new Ferrari 458 Italia features a new direct-injected 4.5-liter V8 that ups the ante underhood, pumping out 562 horsepower and 398 lb-ft of torque. The redline? A screaming 9,000 rpm. Eighty percent of the F458 Italia's torque is now available at a low 3,250 rpm, thanks in all likelihood to the new engine's 12.5:1 compression ratio. As with last year's California, the Ferrari 458 gets a seven-speed dual clutch gearbox that directs power to the rear axle. THE Ferrari 458 Italia's gas mileage improves to a combined 17.1 mpg (US) on the EU test cycle. Like its predecessor, the Ferrari 458 Italia's aluminum structure helps keep weight under control -- it tips the scales at just 3,042 pounds dry. Based on specs at least, this new coupe does't disappoint. Acceleration to 100 km/h (62 mph) takes just 3.4 seconds, and this will be the first volume production Ferrari V8 to top the 200 mph barrier, with a top whack of 202 mph.

ferrari.com/458italia
 
  46" BeoVision
The BeoVision 10 is the slimmest flat screen TV Bang & Olufsen have ever created, designed to hang on your wall with your other artwork. A black glass square framed by a slender polished aluminium frame, which is angled and curved exactly right to give almost an optical illlusion. The transition to the taut fabric of the loudspeaker cover is almost imperceptible. On the back, a concealed wall bracket lets you swing out the screen at an angle up to 45°. The TV uses LED backlight technology, and you can be sure that all the motion on the screen is completely smooth thanks to advanced judder cancellation. The front cover can also be replaced with differenr colors to suit your room.

bang-olufsen.com/beovision10
  UNIVERSAL REMOTE FOR YOUR IPHONE/ TOUCH
With the RedEye system you can use your iPhone or iPod touch to control your TV, stereo, cable box, DVD player, and many other devices that receive standard (infrared) signals. In other words, no more hunting through your sofa cushions for all those different remotes – all the control you need is right in your pocket

thinkflood.com
  APP STATION
Download the iLuv App from iTunes store to transforms the App Station into a large digital display alarm clock. It includes customizable settings and interchangeable interfaces to match your style. It can stand in a vertical or horizontal position. You can also w atch movies & listen to music with jAura echo soundcell technology .

thinkflood.com
  APP STATION
With Desk Phone Dock, use your iPhone as your one and only integrated wired desk phone in your office or home environment. You can make and receive calls like you did with a traditional wired phone. You don’t have to look up a phone number in the other devices any more. Your iPhone is always fully charged and ready to go at any time. It is very convenient for your business and personal needs. Desk Phone Dock has built-in two stereo speakers, microphone, volume control, instant mute and USB & AC power dual sources. With these built-in features and distinctive design, Desk Phone Dock will keep your desk neat.

deskphonedock.com
  3D LG
The is LG's pilot 3D Blu-ray player slated for Asia.... for now. Besides offering 3D Blu-ray playback, the BX580 shares many similarities with the BD570 which debuted earlier this month. These include onboard 802.11n Wi-Fi, DLNA-compatibility for remote PC media streaming and Gracenote ID tag support for CD function.

lge.com
  DIRECTIONS FROM SNOOP
You know what TomTom has that Google Maps Navigation doesn't? Snoop. D. O. Double G. Voice Skins, the same company that brought Homer Simpson to the world of turn-by-turn, paid tha cost to hire da boss himself, which is now available for $12.95 and compatible with all TomTom devices. The Doggfather telling us how to get to Taco Bell? Let's face it, sharp lefts really are so fly.

tomtom.com
  W PHONEWATCH
The W PhoneWatch, which at first glance appears to be an attractive digital wristwatch, is a full-function phone supporting 850MHz, 900MHz, 1800MHz, and 1900MHz bands. It has a 1.5" touchscreen, measures a mere 57 x 45 x 18mm and weighs only 2.5 ounces. It's Bluetooth v2.0 headset compatible, incorporates a 640 x 480 still camera. It also includes a phonebook, SMS, call history, plays MP3s & videos, records video, utilities, games, and a file manager. It supports English, French, Russian, Arabic, German, and Italian, and it can be charged via USB, and it supports Micro SD cards up to 2 GB.

kemplerusa.com
  TOM TOM IPOD NAV
If you want to use the new TomTom app in a more proper setting, you'll want the official TomTom car kit. In addition to enhancing the GPS signal and charging your iPhone, it's also got hands-free dialing and a speaker that's supposed to be better than the phone solo for giving directions. Price ~ $200

iphone.tomtom.com
  15" OLED
The question many TV manufacturers are asking at CES 2009 is, "How thin is thin enough?" LG demonstrated their AMOLED technology, which is a scant .85 millimeters thin, or about .033 inches for us non-Metric heathens. This 15-inch TV is only 720p resolution, because that's all the pixels they could fit on such a tiny screen!

lge.com
  JUICY FRAME
Display your digital photos in this antiqued goldtone resin frame with ABS body, stand, and 2GB SD memory card . 6.5?H x 8?W x 1.4?D

juicycouture.com
  WEATHER GPS FOR SPORTS
The Multi-sports GPS was designed for outdoor use with a long-life battery and a bright screen. Satsports is suitable for anyone that enjoys cycling, mountain biking, running, hiking or walking.The software provides real time statistics throughout your choice of activity as well as post anaysis software for your PC. The unit not only comes with software for running, cycling, hiking, mountain biking and walking but also comes with Satski and Pocket Caddy (DIY Course mapping), all pre installed!

satsportsgps.com
  PENTAX I10
Inspired by the classic look of a film SLR, the head-turning Optio I-10 features a leatherette textured body and the classic PENTAX logo placed front and center. With a variety of advanced features such as a Wide angle 5X optical zoom, 12.1 megapixels, and a 2.7 inch 16:9 LCD, this camera proves that brains and beauty do belong together.

pentaximaging.com
  NETBOOK TO KEYBOARD
Asus' intriguing little computer stuffed inside a keyboard is becoming a reality. Besides packing a 5-inch built-in display the forthcoming device will have a 1.6GHz Atom processor , 1GB of RAM and either a 16GB or 32GB solid state drive. There will also be a version with wireless HDMI to send HD images to TVs around the house and one sans the feature. The first will reportedly run about $600 while the less capable version should cost somewhere around $400.

asus.com
  BOOK TO NOOK
Store as many as 1,500 eBooks, eNewspapers, and eMagazines on your nook’s 2 GB of internal storage, so you'll never be without your favorites. Need more space? Just add a Micro SD card. Get them delivered fast and free via 3G wireless or Wi-Fi. Choose an eBook using the beautiful color touch screen, then watch it appear instantly on the E Ink® display, where text appears as crisp as a printed page. The 16-level gray scale display offers great contrast with no glare or backlight. Choose from five font sizes so you can read with ease.Browse eBooks for free, buy them from $9.99. The nook retails $259

barnesandnoble.com/nook
  MINI HERC
Hercules> claims its new DJ Console Mk4 is "the most portable and most compact 2-deck DJ controller with built-in audio for PC and Mac," checking in at 10.4- x 7.3-inches and weighing just 3.3 pounds. , This controller boasts a pair of stereo outputs (one for mixing, one for previewing tracks), a duo of analog inputs, the ability to hum along on USB power alone and a bevy of knobs / faders for those who actually know what they're doing with a pair of platters spinning in front of them. $199

hercules.com
  DIGITAL DJ CONTROLLER
The world's most innovatively designed and fully configurable DJ controller features heavy-duty pitch sliders, large velocity pads/buttons, dual layer deck functionality and rugged chassis design

eks.fi
  PACEMAKER
The world's first pocket-sized DJ system enables anyone to DJ. The unit features: full professional DJ functionality in a handheld device, auto beat match feature mixes two tracks with the touch of a button, 120GB (30,000 songs) & 60GB (15,000 songs) hard drives, and pitch bend, cue, loop, beat detection, EQ, crossfade. It also supports MP3, WMA, WAV, AAC, VBR, OGG Vorbis and FLAK formats. The unit has an 18 hour battery life (or 5 hours of DJing), and it weighs 7 ounces.

pacemaker.net
  VINYL TO MP3
Stanton's T.92 and T.55 USB turntables each feature USB and S/PDIF outputs and come bundled with Cakewalk Pyro Audio Creator and Audacity software. On the hardware front, you'll find an S-Shaped tone arm for lower distortion and reduced record wear along with a built-in DSP with key lock for controlling tempo without affecting pitch. As for differences, the T.55 is a belt-drive turntable that features a straight tone arm, while the T.92 touts a high-torque direct drive motor. Check 'em both right now at popular music retailers across the globe for $299 (T.92) and $199 (T.55). Full release is after the break.

stantondj.com
  RAGGING BULL
The 2011 Lamborghini Gallardo LP570-4 Superleggera weighs 154lbs less, makes 10hp more, and offers the styling that would stop a ragging bull in its tracks.

lamborghini.com
  BABY FERRARI
Abarth says its new 695 Tributo Ferrari was developed in cooperation with Ferrari's engineering department and "offers Ferrari customers a small but exciting small car for all their...needs, including practical urban mobility." Abarth's definition of "practical urban mobility" apparently includes a Fiat 1.4 Turbo T-Jet four-cylinder engine tuned to spit out 180 horsepower and mated to an MTA (automated manual transmission) electromechanical gearbox with paddle shifters mounted behind the steering wheel.Other performance enhancements include oversize Brembo brakes, stiffer shocks, 17-inch alloy wheels shod with low-profile tires and a Record Monza dual-mode exhaust system with variable backpressure.

fiat.com
  MODEL S
With a 0-60 mph in 5.6 seconds, range up to 300 miles and 45-minute QuickCharge, the Model S can carry five adults and two children in quiet comfort - and you can charge it from any outlet, without ever stopping for gas. The Model S costs about $4 to fully charge - a bargain even when gasoline is $1 per gallon. You can also carry solid amounts of cargo in its two trunks or listen to Pandora Radio or consult Google Maps on the 17 inch touchscreen with in-car 3G connectivity. Base price of $49,900.

teslamotors.com
  ELECTRIC BIKE
The Brammo Enertia electric motorcycle is an eco-friendly bike 13.7hp, 31 ft/lbs torque, and a weight of 280 pounds. With a top speed of about 50 miles an hour, the bike's got a 45 mile range before needing a 3 hour recharge. It's not the most powerful of motorcycles to be sure, but it's got plenty of style, and it can be yours for about $12,000.

enertiabike.com
 
 
 

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