HP Envy 13 and 15
HP’s rendition of the Macbook, the HP Envy 13 and 15 are the company’s fastest consumer notebook PCs. Balancing style and substance, these PC’s follow a 360-degree approach to product design. Full metal casing, HP Brightview high-resolution LED back lit display and optimized low-light VGA webcam come standard on both models. Prices are not yet specified, but both the HP Envy 13 and 15 will be available in late October.
iPod Shuffle – Special Stainless Steel Edition
Apple has unveiled a special edition version of the iPod shuffle, which will come in stainless steel. Simple and stylish, the 4GB special edition shuffle will retail for $99. You can also get the standard iPod shuffle in black, pink, blue, silver or green for $59. Available at Apple.
Polaris – Mobile Phone Robot
Tokyo-based Flower Robotics teamed up with mobile phone magnate KDDI to produce the Polaris, an automated mobile phone/robot system designed to learn a user’s behavior and communicate relevant information via television. The Polaris uses a KDDI handset and acts as a rolling docking station that charges the phone. When a user approaches the Polaris, it opens to accept the handset, then rolls toward a contactless charger connected to the television. The device records and analyzes trends in a user’s behavior including daily travel, calls and emails sent and received, and online transactions. After collecting sufficient data, the Polaris predicts a user’s behavior and offers relevant advice and information.
The Polaris is one of several products in KDDI’s “iida” line, and is being further developed to gain autonomy. A commercial version is expected next year.
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Logitech Squeezebox Radio
A modern version of your grandfather’s old-fashioned radio, the Logitech Squeezebox combines the use of internet radio and your personal music collection. The Squeezebox Radio allows you to tune into to thousands of internet radio stations (with subscription service) like Rhapsody®, Slacker®, and Pandora® as well as your own personal digital music collection. Measuring at just 5.1” x 8.7” x 5” (130 mm x 220 mm x 128 mm), Logitech’s Squeezebox Radio retails for $199.99.
Apple iPod Nano
Not only does the new iPod Nano feature an FM radio, pedometer and speaker, but it also boasts the world’s smallest camcorder. Exactly the same size as the previous Nano, 3.6 x 1.5 x 0.2 inches, it will have a video feature that allows for up to eight or sixteen hours of video and 15 different video effects. The latest Nano will also come equipped with a voice recorder and speaker and retail for $150 for the 8GB.
LaCie Little Disk by Sam Hecht
For the anal retentive person who likes to store everything on their desktop, the LaCie Little Disk is a compact and stylish way of backing up photos, videos, music and files. Designed by Sam Hecht exclusively for LaCie, the Little Disk features an elegant high-gloss black exterior and integrated, extractable USB cable. Retailing for $79.99 for 250GB, $99.99 for 320GB and $129.99 for the 500GB.
Olympus E-600 DSLR
A simple point and shoot camera for beginners who want to start taking DSLR quality photos, the Olympus E-600 is a 12.3 megapixel camera with a swiveling 2.7 inch LCD and art filters like pop art, soft focus and pinhole. The camera will also feature a 14-42 mmf3.5/5.6 and retail for $600 when it hits stores in November.
Sennheiser MM 400/450 Bluetooth headphones
For the traveler that’s addicted to their iPhone, the Sennheiser MM 400/450 Bluetooth headphones are intended to be used for music and phone calls. Both the 400 and 450 models have an invisible microphone for talking on the phone and a wired connection option for when wireless is unavailable, like when on a flight or when you want to save battery life. The headsets also fold into their molded travel cases and come with an airline friendly adaptor.
Nokia Bootklet 3G
Nokia makes their foray into the laptop market with the new Nokia Booklet 3G. Powered by an Intel Atom processor, the notebook will feature a 10.1 inch display, built in 3G/HSPA and integrated A-GPS and Wi-Fi. The notebook will weigh only 1.25 kilograms and carry an impressive 12 hours of battery life. Nokia plans to announce availability and pricing on September 2.
Sony PlayStation 3 Slim
Due out September 1st in North America and Europe, is the slimmer low-profile version of Sony’s Playstation 3. The slim PS3 will come with a 120GB hard drive, Dualschock 3 controller and HDMI port that supports 1080p high definition. Weighing in approximately four pounds less than its forerunner, it will use less power (250W vs. 280W) and feature a matte finish instead of the piano black glossy casing found on the original PS3. Like its predecessor, the slim version will also be blue-ray, DVD and CD compatible and retail for $300US.
