MAG mini PC nettop from ZOTAC

They call it "mini all in one giant" which is the full name for MAG you read in the title. I call MAG nettop as "a big power packed in small box". ZOTAC is a Hong Kong technology company focused on PC sales and manufacturing.

The MAG mini PC (popularly called as nettop) is only 186mm x 189mm x 38mm in is real size, using GPU processor from Nvidia - the Nvidia Ion-chipset with its own internal GeForce 9400M IGO graphic accelerator driver, bundled together with Intel processor chip, either using single core or dual core Intel Atom processor as the central processing unit.

ZOTAC says they gives their user a freedom to choose whatever operating system they want to use, either Windows or otherwise and they will cover the licensing cost, which is good for user benefits. MAG mini PC has two different version, the first is MAG HD-ND01 and the second is MAG HD-NS01. The price still has not mentioned officially, i think MAG mini PC will comes cheap, affordable also for computer user in middle range income level.



READ - MAG hardware specification and other images at ZOTEC site

LaCie Starck external hard disc with intelligent touch-sensitive surface

Making this external HDD to has intelligent touch-sensitive surface makes it look like a cool gadget, yet, it is really cool coz no other external hard disc drive has the same uniqueness as it has. Ladies and gentleman, let me introduce you to the latest external USB HDD from LaCie. They combined effort with renowned designer, Philip Starck (close the name of Tony Strak - the man in IronMan suit) in making creation of Lacie Starck becomes possible.

What's unique about the touch-sensitive surface in bright silver color in the front panel? Boy, you can open any application just by touching it with your finger, either thumb or fore finger, then a list of applications of your choice will appear on the screen.

I dont know what kind of software they created to enable this unique funtion but its really comes in handy, really helpful. What about the security issue for the saved data inside the hard disc drive? I hope this gadget has its own security software or some kind of encrypting software to "lock" the data, making it safe from harmful action such as illegal copying or stealing. LaCie, you should think about that too.

Lacie Stark USB external HDD is intelligent, but does it safe enough? Does it sensitive enough to security threats? This gadget sold at $130 (1TB storage capacity) and $250 (2TB storage capacity).



[ Via Nexus404 ]

Sony PSP Go Launched Today Sold At $250

PSP Go the latest edition of Sony portable handheld game console produced after PSP-3000. You can play games anywhere and anytime you want with long battery life invented using Sony
technology. The new Sony PSP Go sold at $250, about RM875-RM900 in Malaysian Ringgit.

PSP Go has built in Bluetooth adapter which can be used to connect one PSP Go with another PSP Go which can enable 2 players function when playing similar game. PSP Go can also connects with other Bluetooth enabled device such as headset, laptop, mobile phone to send and receive any digital files - audio sounds, songs, videos and games.

PSP Go lacks UMD drive, the battery cannot be opened. But, the keypad slides in and out smoothly beneath the screen to reduce the size, making it smaller than the iPhone.

Read Associated Press review

XMI X-mini II Mini Speaker Rechargeable Via USB

This a new orb shaped mini speaker, rechargeable via USB which can be inserted to any USB port if any available around. Most of mini speakers comes only with regular AA battery which have to be replaced each time the battery runs out or connected to regular electric socket but XMI X-mini II can lost long up to 11 hours only with one time recharge via its USB cable.

When you start using it, the blue light comes up and the sound cable was tucked neatly under the round body below the speaker. Its is mobile too and dont rely on electric plug to keep its powered on, you can bring it along to the beach, to friend's house or even share a song with your lover, enjoying list of favorite songs for hours.

X-mini II comes with its own carrying case to cover its compact size speaker, to protect it from dust and heavy wind. The price is around $31.79 US Dollar about RM111.27 in Malaysian Ringgit.

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Acer Ferrari One Netbook In Red With Windows 7 OS

You've heard about Acer Aspire One, or maybe you've even start using it. Acer introduces their new laptop, the Acer Ferrari One, availabe in Red.

Its different. Ferrari One installed with AMD processor chip, to be exact it was AMD Athlon X2 Dual-Core Processor L310 while the graphic setting for the screen was managed by ATi Radeon HD 3200 graphic card. The RAM memory is 4GB, DDR2 667Mhz, using Windows 7 as the operating system. The hard disc drive (HDD) capacity is 160GB.

Other standard hardwares for Acer Ferrari one laptop is built-in webcam, wireless driver, Bluetooth driver. Sound and audio is supported by technology Dolby Lab, makes you enjoy better surround sound using Dolby Home Theater v3 speaker, suitable for light entertainment in your home or in your bedroom (or even on your reading table!). Not to forget, the 16:9 cinematic ratio Acer CineCrystal LED display for real high density (HD) viewing in standard netbook screen size just like other netbook.

[ From Pocket-Lint ]

Sony Multi-device Bluetooth Stereo Headset Receiver

Imagine how you can listen to any mobile device using just one bluetooth stereo headset receiver. Sony introduces their new Bluetooth Stereo Headset Receiver that can receive sounds from 8 different devices, complete with standard buttons (volume up and down, next and previous button, play and stop button) originally built for PSP Go. Its internal bluetooth antenna complies with normal standard which enable it to connect easily to any mobile phones, laptops or smart phones. Means, it can receive sounds and audios from Apple iPhone or iPod touch too.




[ From Electronista ]

Mickey Mouse Mp3 Player 4th Generation

Disney has produced the latest edition of Mickey Mouse mp3 player, the 4th generation. Its a simple mp3 player in shape of Mickey Mouse head. Its battery can last for 6 to 8 hours, comes with 1GB memory storage up to 2GB which enable you to save a huge list of 500 song in one tiny, cute player. Suitable for a gift, a personal momento or private gadget. In the right ear is a place for next and previous button while in the left ear, there's a volume button, to increrase or decrease sound's volume.

[ From PR-Inside ]

Cowon S9 Mp3 Player - Half The Weight Of Apple iPod Touch

Cowon S9 is not just another Mp3 player, complete with right in the middle Play button, a touch screen and Bluetooth communcation port for easy file transfer to any media player availabe on any device that also carry Bluetooth. 

PCWorld Australia labelled Cowon S9 as the main competitor for Apple iPod touch mainly because its weight is only half the weight of normal iPod touch, only aT 77 grams. Campbell Simpson from Googd Gear Guide called Cowon S9 as "We’d think the Cowon S9 is one of the best portable media players we have ever heard".

Asus Eee PC 1002HA

Asus Eee PC 1002HA is another small laptop (netbook) from AsusTEK, now availabe for purchase online from Amazon.com in white or black color. Asus put their sales motto with the sentence "go anywhere with style". Strong features in Asus Eee PC 1002HA are its stylish glossy exterior, screen with 16:9 display provides high density visuals, 11 hours battery life. Asus also equipped Eee Pc 1002HA with Eee Docking technology, functioning digitally like Acer Empowering Technology.

[ From Asus.com ]

Kingston 128GB Thumb Drive [ Pen Drive ]

We usually saw a thumb drive with storage capacity as big as 16GB. Kingston, the well known brand in computer storage peripherals has produced 128GB thumb drive in the body size of normal thumb drive.

Kingston set up new world record by becoming the first ever company who produce large amount of data storage in usual tiny shape of thumb drives, also popularly called as pen drive. Maybe someday we can bring 500GB thumb drive anywhere we go, brings important data along with us - pictures, images, favorite movies, downloaded videos, office documents, research paper of in-draft blog posts. Kingston 128GB thumb drive comes with built-in password protected security software.

[ Via Mocca ]

Adesso Wireless Slim Keyboard With Built-in Mouse Touchpad

You want to use different desktop computers with only one QWERTY keyboard and one mouse, without a need to use the mouse separately. Is it possibe? YES.

Adesso introduces new wireless slim keyboard with built-in mouse touchpad in its right side, replacing the numbers keypad on its curvy design. You can move mouse pointer with a finger tip on the touchpad just like using it on a laptop, so you can use both wireless keyboard and wireless mouse in one go. Use right finger to move the pointer, left finger to click on the mouse button, either left button or right button, if you're lefthanded.

No installation needed, only plug and play via USB wireless receiver. Adesso slim wireless keyboard works on Windows or Linux powered desktop computers or laptops.

[ Via Adesso ]