Digital Technology for Digital Living.
April 13, 2005
iPod dock for Onkyo
Onkyo has available a special dock for the Apple iPod, which makes use of Onkyo’s RI (remote interactive) feature on many of the amps and receivers.
The dock allows basic charging of the iPod, as well as the full use of the Onkyo remote to control the iPod.
I’m personally a great fan of integrating devices, eliminating the need for a dozen remotes and increasing user-friendliness for the less geekily-inclined.
Original Onkyo Press Release
Onkyo’s Japan site with more pics.
Ken | Comments (1) | Music, Peripheralsgadgets,gadget,gadgets shop, latest gadgets, new gadgets
March 13, 2005
24″ LCD Monitor For Cheap.
It appears that a few people on the Whirlpool Forums are organising a group buy of the Dell 2405FPW 24″ Wide UltraSharp LCD Monitor, with a sweet 1920 x 1200 resolution. The list price of the item is $1788.60, but they aim to get it for around $1340 by buying over 100 at a time.
This thread is the central thread of the group buy for the 2405FPW as suggested by martino. Several other threads have come and gone in an attempt to make a solid commitment to getting this group buy happening. The list price for the 2405FPW is $1788.60, although most people who’ve ordered over the phone have got it for around $1650.
It seems that people in the US have managed to successfully orchestrate one of these, and were able to get a dramatically reduced price on the item. I’m not quite sure what would happen about payment and shipping, but it’s seemed that in the past Dell has been open to each individual in the group ordering separately, but under a group order code that has allowed them to benefit from the price reduction.
More details are available at the forum
Gadgets boy | Comments (4) | General, Peripheralsgadgets,gadget,gadgets shop, latest gadgets, new gadgets
March 08, 2005
Waking Up to the iPod Alarm Clock
The iPod?¢‚Ǩ‚Ñ¢s Alarm Clock is nestled among other features like Calendar and Notes under the iPod?¢‚Ǩ‚Ñ¢s Extras menu. While you may already be familiar with many of the iPod Extras (especially Games), the Alarm Clock is largely an under appreciated feature.
Whether you prefer to be woken by the scream of a rock star or the French horn in a classical symphony, the iPod?¢‚Ǩ‚Ñ¢s Alarm Clock can help you open your eyes every morning with style!
Tutorial: Waking Up to the iPod Alarm Clock
BeSocial: digg it | methodshop.com
methodshop | Comments (0) | Music, Peripheralsgadgets,gadget,gadgets shop, latest gadgets, new gadgets
February 26, 2005
The Mac Mini Lexus.
Not only has this guy got a Mac Mini, he’s got a Lexus. What better way to enjoy them both than to mount the Mini into the car.
For more info there is a short interview at 123Macmini.com.
What parts did you use?
A Mac mini 1.42GHz and Apple wireless keyboard and mouse. I use the mouse on my armrest for those who want to know. Its big enough for what I need. A DVI to S-Video / Composite Converter, midi to (L) and (R) audio adapter by Monster, shielded Cables for both audio and video by Monster. Also installed a hub that has 4 USB 2.0 ports and 2 Firewire ports, the another USB hub in the back for the passengers, Have 2 Firewire cams and I am able to have up to 8 more for a total of 10, not that I think I will use nor do I need 10 but I still have that option. I have plenty of ports to plug whatever I want in, including my digital video camera, and my 60GB iPod photo.”
Thanks Mario for the tip on your nice little project.
Gadgets boy | Comments (0) | General, Motorised, Peripheralsgadgets,gadget,gadgets shop, latest gadgets, new gadgets
January 28, 2005
Seagate’s External Consumer Hard Drives.
Seagate has announced the Australian release of a few of its external USB drives.
Of the three products launched, the Seagate Pocket Hard Drive (RRP$349) is the most visually distinctive, with its shell-like design winning it the Innovation Award at the recent Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. The Pocket Hard Drive has a 5GB storage capacity and a retractable USB 2.0 cord.
The 100GB Portable External Hard Drive (RRP$599) is another stylish model with a small footprint. Aimed at business travelers, the drive connects via USB 2.0 is hot swappable and requires no power cords or adaptors.
The beefiest model released by Seagate is the 400GB External Hard Drive (RRP$619), which can connect via USB or FireWire. It features one push button back-up, a 7200RPM high performance drive, and has an interlocking design so it can be stacked horizontally with other External Hard Drives.
More details at Smarthouse or Seagate’s international site.
Gadgets boy | Comments (0) | Peripherals, Portablegadgets,gadget,gadgets shop, latest gadgets, new gadgets
January 13, 2005
Making the Mac mini Into A Real Home Hub.
With the focus now off MacWorld, it gives everyone a chance to really assess the announcements made by Jobs. One thing that immediately struck us about the Mac mini was it’s instant appeal for a home hub or media centre. The only thing lacking is an internal HDTV card, but that’d only bump the price up for what is meant to be a simple cheap Mac. So, if your interested there is an option, EyeTV from Elgato.
EyeTV’s advanced portable digital terrestrial TV tuner lets you watch live TV directly on your Mac in perfect digital quality.
Using the on-screen “Remote Control” or included IR Remote you can:
- pause the program when the phone rings
- repeat a favorite section
- fast forwardRecord TV on your Mac …
EyeTV records digital television directly to your Mac’s hard drive to watch immediately or later. Collect and organize your favorite shows to watch again whenever you want.
Program EyeTV to record your favorite shows once, every day or every week….
Given the firewire interface on this and the new Mac, the setup would be very easy and elegant in any home cinema setup. It’s $AU580 at MacMall, added to the Mac mini means the whole package comes in at under $AU1400. A little pricey when compared to current digital TV receivers with built in hard drive (see DBA), but you’re getting the flexibility of a Mac including all the software, ability to connect to the net, and CD-R/DVD-ROM (upgradable of course to the SuperDrive) for archiving or playing DVDs.
Add a RadioShark from Griffin for another $AU120 (also at MacMall), and you can schedule recordings from the radio, and you’ll never miss any type of broadcast again.
Gadgets boy | Comments (1) | Digital TV, Peripherals, Videogadgets,gadget,gadgets shop, latest gadgets, new gadgets
January 10, 2005
iPod mini Human Skin.
Skin your iPod mini. No really skin it with skin. OK, maybe not real skin, but it looks the part. For just over $AU9, not including shipping, you can get this lovely little peace that’ll creep out everyone that sees it. Also available from DecalGirl are range of skins for other iPod models, Gameboys, GameCubes PS2 and Xbox systems.
Link thanks to The Gadgets Weblog.
Gadgets boy | Comments (1) | Music, Peripherals, Portablegadgets,gadget,gadgets shop, latest gadgets, new gadgets
November 11, 2004
Pokia Ealing ‘HILTON’.
Speaking of Pokias. The latest by Roope is now on ebay. The Pokia Ealing ‘HILTON’, a Diamonte encrusted handset, fit for Paris herself.
Gadgets boy | Comments (0) | Mobile Phone, Peripheralsgadgets,gadget,gadgets shop, latest gadgets, new gadgets
Bluetooth Star Trek Communicator For You Mobile.
We’ve mentioned Pokia phone accessories before (here and here). Gizmodo points to the latest Bluetooth Pokia-like device that’s up on ebay, and although this isn’t an original Pokia (not created by Nicholas Roope) it’s a must have. A Bluetooth Star Trek Classic Communicator. The concept is the same, it connects to your mobile phone wirelessly so you can use it as you speaker and microphone while your phone stays in your bag or pocket. It even has the classic Star Trek hailing signal sound.
Current bidding is up to about $AU271 ($US206.27).
Gadgets boy | Comments (6) | Mobile Phone, Peripherals, Wirelessgadgets,gadget,gadgets shop, latest gadgets, new gadgets
September 23, 2004
Nokia’s 6670, GPS Module, Remote Camera and Wireless Headset.
Nokia announced a new phone today, the 6670. It appears to be just a Nokia 7610 with a more conventional case. Series 60, GSM 900/1800/1900, 65,536 colours (176×208 pixels), and 1 megapixel camera.
They also announced a few other products including a funky GPS Module, a Remote Camera that sends images via MMS, and a new Wireless Headset (HS-11W).
The GPS Module (due next year) connects wirelessly to a compatible mobile phones (Nokia 3650, 3660, 6260, 6600, 6630, 6670, 7610, 9300, 9500, N-Gage, N-Gage QD, including other Symbian based products supporting Bluetooth specification 1.1 and Serial Port Profile and NMEA 0183 compatible software) , PDA or PC using Bluetooth wireless technology. The “compact portable GPS receiver enables the use of a range of location-based applications and services, of which some offer turn-by-turn route guidance to a selected destination.”
The Remote Camera is a great idea. Using a built in motion or temperature detector it can send a text message, image or video with sound via MMS to a phone. To do this it uses it’s own transceiver (GSM 900/1800) so it can be used anywhere there is a GSM signal.
No pricing is available yet.
Gadgets boy | Comments (0) | Digital Camera, Mobile Phone, Peripherals, Wirelessgadgets,gadget,gadgets shop, latest gadgets, new gadgets
September 02, 2004
D-Link Offers Home Networking Services.
D-Link have announced a range of new installation services for home networking in Australia and New Zealand. Some of us geeks love to tinker with these things ourselves, but others would rather have someone else do the job. So D-link have hit the crest of the wave and now offer three services. The engineer will be out within 72 hours of the order according to their web site.
ARNnet has some more details on the announcement in a recent article. “The starter pack covers the connection of up to two desktop or notebook PCs, a router and two network adapters. The technician will also connect the router to an existing broadband service, configure file sharing within the network and perform testing. The service costs $149.95.
Those with more kit to install immediately can purchase the extras pack for $49.95. It covers the connection of an additional PC, printer, multifunction device, gaming console or D-Link device such as an access point, router, or Internet video equipment.
The future pack covers the same equipment but is considerably more expensive at $129.95 because another callout fee is involved.”
Gadgets boy | Comments (0) | Broadband, Peripherals, Wirelessgadgets,gadget,gadgets shop, latest gadgets, new gadgets
September 01, 2004
Laser Guided Mouse.
Logitech today announced “the world¬¥s first mouse to use laser illumination and tracking”, the Logitech MX1000 Laser Cordless Mouse. Normally ball-less mice use a LED so it can track movement. With a laser the mouse can more accurately track movement on more surfaces. Apparently it can capture 5.8 megapixels of details per second, which makes using it on you well polished shiny desk that much easier. Unfortunately it’s an invisible laser, so playing tricks in the office, or tempting the cat are out. Expect to see it for around $AU160 in stores, or online for about $AU145.
Gadgets boy | Comments (0) | Peripheralsgadgets,gadget,gadgets shop, latest gadgets, new gadgets
