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Dell is going to launch its new 22-inch SX2210 widescreen LCD monitor. The SX2210 comes with an integrated 2 Megapixel webcam and microphone. It features 1920×1080p Full HD resolution, 16.7 million colors, 300cd/m3 brightness, 1000:1 contrast ratio, 2ms response time and 170/160-degre viewing angle.

Other than VGA and DVI-D inputs, Dell SX2210 has an HDMI port and a USB 2.0 port.

MSI presents new G series and E series gaming notebooks at the CeBit 2009. First of all, the GX622 and GX733 of the GX line. MSI doesn’t any technical details of these two laptops but we do know that they have a brushed aluminum finish on the chassis and red accents around the edges. We can expect them to pack Core 2 Duo processor.

Next are the GT628 and GT725 of the GT line. Powered by Intel’s Core 2 Duo processor, MSI GT628 has a NVidia Geforce GTS 160M graphics card with 1GB of video RAM, while the GT725 gets an ATi Mobility Radeon HD 4850 with 512MB memory. The former has a 15.4-inch display and the latter has a 17-inch LCD screen.

This is Cool8800C, a mobile phone that can transform to be a NES gaming console. When you first look at the phone, you can see a 2.2-inch display and number keys, which can be unfolded. Once you open them, you can find dedicated gaming keys and another 2.8-inch display for you to enjoy NES games.

The phone supports also MP3 and AVI playback. It has FM tuner and supports GSM 900/1800MHz networks. It costs $140.

We have seen several luxury iPhones, but what we are seeing now is the most expensive iPhonemag-glass_10x10 iPhone : Apple iPhone 3G Kings Button - The Most Expensive iPhone created by Peter Aloisson. Named as the iPhone 3G Kings Button, the phone has a home button that carries a 6.6 carat diamond.

The casing of the Kings Button is made of solid 18 carat yellow gold, white gold and rose gold. You can find 139 small diamonds with color F on white gold border of the iPhone.

This iPhone 3G Kings Button is priced at 1,790,000 Euro (USD$ 2,253,556.6).

Olympus has two new digital cameras, the X915 and X890, that are available exclusively from UK retailer Jessops. Both cameras come in black and have a 2.7-inch LCD display.

Olympus X915 is a 10 Megapixel cameramag-glass_10x10 Digital Camera : Olympus X915 and X890 Camera are UK Exclusive with 3x optical zoom while the X890 has a 12 Megapixel image sensor and a 5x optical zoom lensmag-glass_10x10 Digital Camera : Olympus X915 and X890 Camera are UK Exclusive. They both offer Dual image stabilization, Smile Shit, ISO up to 1600, TruePic III image processor and face detection. Both cameras support xD and microSD cards.

Olympus X915 and X890 are priced at GBP259 and GBP299 respectively.

Taiwan company Forever Plus offers a portable LED projector that produces 1280×728 720p HD images. Measures just 12.5cmx15cmx5cm, the projector can deliver image in 16:9 or 4:3 aspect ratio. It’s LED light offers 30,000 hours lifetime.

Forever Plus’s portable projector has HDMI input as well as RGB and Component video inputs. It weighs just 800g.

Motorola adds the new MC55 series to its Enterprise Digital Assistants (EDA) family. Two models are available, the MC5590 and MC5574. Both of them support GSM/GPRS/EDGE networks and comes with integrated GPS receiver.

Motorola’s MC55 EDA is powerd a Marvell XScale PXA270 520 MHz processor and runs Windows Mobile 6.1. The EDA has a 3.5-inch touchscreen and a 2 Megapixel auto focus camera. MC5590 supports WiFi 802.11a/b/g and Bluetooth while the MC5574 comes equipped with Wireless WAN (WWAN), WiFi and Bluetooth. The MC5574 has a QWERTY keyboard.

Dell Japan introduces the new Studio One 19 all-in-on PC with a multi-touch LCD display. The new Studio One 19 is powered by Intel’s processor up to Core 2 Quad, up to 4GB of RAM, up to 750GB hard drive and either a NVIDIA GeForce 9200 or 9400 graphics card.
The all-in-one has a 18.5-inch 1366×768 touchscreen display. You can also find a DVD burner or Blu-ray drive. The Studio One 19 has built-in webca, 7-in-1 card reader and comes bundled with wireless keyboard and mouse. Update: The Studio One 19 is now official in the US. It will be available in Spring 2009 with a starting price of $699.

Samsung presents its new YP-Q2 portable music player which is availale in 8GB and 16GB capacities. The Q2 has a 2.4-inch QVGA LCD display, and touch-sensitive buttons. It has FM tuner, picture viewer, text viewer and supports line-in recording and voice recording.

Samsung YP-Q2 supports MP3, WMA, Ogg, FLAC audio and WMV, MPEG4 video files. It offers up to 50 hours of music playback time.

Sprint officially announced the launch of the new LG Rumor 2 QWERTY phone, which is the successor of the popular Rumor. Like the first generation, the Rumor 2 has a sliding QWERTY keyboard.

LG’s Rumor 2 has a QVGA color display, a 1.3 Megapixel camera, stereo Bluetooth, support for full-feature GPS navigation, integrated music player and a microSD card slot. It will be available in Black Titanium and Vibrant Blue. The LG Rumor 2 will be available from Sprint for $49.99 with a new two-year contract after a $50 mail-in rebate.

At the same time, Alltel has launched the LG Banter, which is basically Alltel’s version fo the Rumor 2. It is identical to the Rumor 2 except for the slightly different design.

TEAC launches the new HD-1, the company’s first HD radio product. The HD-1 is not only a HD radio receiver, it serves also as an iPod docking system. TEAC’s HD-1 can receive 2000 HD radio stations and over 1000 new FM HD2/3 channels. It supports iTunes tagging and is able to save 10AM/20FM stations.

The TEAC HD-1 HD Radio is priced at $129.99.

Australian company, Kogan introduces the Agora 10-inch netbook PC, that has the same name as the Android phone. Based on the MSI Wind, there’s othing to surprise about the netbook. It is powered by an Intel Atom N270 processor, 1GB RAM, 160GB hard drive. It has a 3-cell battery

There is also the Agora Pro with 2GB RAM and a 6-cell battery. There run the gOS and are priced at AUD$499 and AUD$549.

CyberPower announced the two new gaming desktop systems with NVIDIA GeForce 3D Vision gaming bundle, the AMD-powered Gamer Xtreme 3D 1000 and Intel-powered Gamer Xtreme 3D 2000.

Both systems include the GeForce 3D Vision that feature a NVIDIA GeForce GTS 250 graphics cardmag-glass_10x10 Desktop PC : CyberPower Gamer Xtreme 3D 1000 and 2000 Desktop PCs, 3D Vision Stereoscopic Glasses, and Samsung Syncmaster 2233RZ 22-inch true 120Hz LCD monitor.

The $1,299 Gamer Xtreme 3D 1000 is powered by an AMD Phenom II X3 720 Black Edition processor, while the $1,839 Gamer Xtreme 3D 2000 is equipped with an Intel Core i7-920 2.66GHz processor. The former has 4GB RAM, a 500GB hard drivemag-glass_10x10 Desktop PC : CyberPower Gamer Xtreme 3D 1000 and 2000 Desktop PCs, a 16x DVD SuperMulti burner and the latter gets 6GB RAM, 1TB hardd drive and a Blu-ray/HD-DVD/DVD burner. They both have a 12-in-1 card reader.

Other than the new Journe digital frames, Toshiba announced in the UK the Camileo S10 and P10 ultra compact digital camcorders that offer 1080p HD video recording, joining the Camileo S20 and P20. The S20 and P20 are identical except that the S20 is slimmer at just 18mm thick.

Camileo S10 and P10 is able to record 1080p Full HD video in H.264 HD format. They have a 5 Megapixel CMOS sensor, 4x digital zoom, a 2.5-inch LCD display, video stabilization and 128MB internal memory. Youtube upload function is available. Toshiba Camileo S10 and P10 will be available in May 2009 for GBP129.99 and GBP99.99 respectively.

Virgin Mobile is going to launch two new Kyocera phones, the Jac and the X-tc that have been mentioned before.

The Jax is candy-bar style entry-level mobile phonemag-glass_10x10 Mobile Phone : Virgin Mobile Kyocera Jax and X-tc Mobile Phones. It has a 128×160 color display, speakerphone and supports voice dialing.

The X-tc, on the other hand, is a QWERTY phone with a 240×320 QVGA display, a 1.3 Megapixel camera, Bluetooth, integrated media player and a microSD card slot. It will be available for $99 with contract.

Vivitar presents the new retro-style ViviCam 8027 digital camera. The camera has 8 .1 Megapixel image sensor and a 3x optical zom lens. You can also expect 8x digital zoom and a 2.4-inch LCD display.

The ViviCam 8027 features Anti-Shake and red-eye removal functions. It has 32MB internal memory and a SD card slot supporting up SD cards up to 8GB. Vivicam 8027 is available in Black, Yellow and Red.

Hannuri Biz made official its Nurian X40Kris electronic dictionary/PMP that we have seen few weeks ago. The X40Kris features a 4.3-inch LCD display, a QWERTY keyboard and 4GB internal memory. The electronic dictionary is also a PMP with music player and supports XviD video, Flash, PDF, JPEG and e-book files. It is priced at 379,000 Korean Won.

Trigem USA announced the Averatec D1133 18.4-inch All-in-one PC that can handle HD video playback. The 18.4-inch Averatec D1133 (model: D1133AD1E-1) is powered by an AMD Athlon X2 3250e 1.5GHz dual core processor, 2GB RAM, 250GB hard drivemag-glass_10x10 HD-Capable All-in-One PC Averatec D1133 and integrated ATI Radeon HD 3200 graphics.

Averatec’s new AIO PC has a 18.4-inch 1680×945 16:9 LCD display, a 8X DVD SuperMulti burner and a 1.3 Megapixel camera.. It supports WiF 802.11b/g wireless connectivity. The PC runs Windows Vista Home Basic. Pricing has not been announced.

Motion Computing introduces the new J3400, a lightweight rugged tablet PC. The tablet is is IP-52 rated and meets MIL-STD-810F specifications, which means it’s able to withstand a three-foot drop on plywood over concrete as well as the occasional bumps, dust and moisture.

Powered by Intel’s Core 2 Duomag-glass_10x10 Rugged Tablet PC Motion Computing J3400 ULV SU9400 1.4GHz or SU9300 1.2GHz processor, the J3400 has 2GB RAM (Max 4GB), 80/120GB hard drivemag-glass_10x10 Rugged Tablet PC Motion Computing J3400 or 64GB SSD storage. Motion Computing’s J3400 features a 12.1-inch WXGA outdoor sunlight readable LCD display with active digitizer.

The J3400 supports WiFi 802.11a/b/g/n, Bluetooth and offers optional Gobi mobile broadbandmag-glass_10x10 Rugged Tablet PC Motion Computing J3400 module. It has built-in GPS receiver, a 2 Megapixel camera, biometric sensor, multi-in-1 card reader.

The Motion Computing J3400 rugged tablet is available now starting at $2299.

GATEWAY SUPERCHARGES ITS FX SERIES GAMING PCs WITH NEW INTEL® CORE™ i7 PROCESSORS

New processing technology breaks barriers with extreme performance for intense gaming and high impact entertainment

Gateway announced two new models in its FX Series of desktop PCs featuring Intel’s fastest desktop platform technology to date, the Intel® Core™ i7 processors and the Intel® X58 Express chipset. The new Core i7 processors feature faster, intelligent multi-core technology that automatically applies processing power where it’s needed most, delivering an incredible breakthrough in PC performance.

An unrivaled value at just $1,249.99, the Gateway® FX6800-01e means the world of extreme gaming and turbo-charged fun isn’t limited to high-priced systems costing thousands of dollars. At its heart lies an Intel Core i7-920 processor, providing gamers with the critical horsepower to pwn even the most worthy opponents. Partnered with an ATI Radeon HD4850 video card, 3GB of DDR3 triple channel memory and high definition audio, it delivers the performance, graphics and audio necessary for those who want to experience their digital entertainment full throttle.

“The new Gateway FX6800-01 featuring the Intel Core i7-920 Processor is another example of our commitment to bringing high-performance PCs into the mainstream price range,” said Glenn Jystad, senior manager, desktop products for Gateway. “The screaming performance this desktop delivers is more than enough for most gamers, and leaves them with a lot more money for games, as well as the ability to play them better than ever before.”

Hard-core gamers who crave white-knuckle rushes and heart-palpitating action will find the Gateway® FX6800-05 delivers all that and more. Aggressively priced at $2.999.99, it is fueled by the even more powerful Intel Core i7-940 processor, making it the ultimate holiday gift and game crusher. Realistic heart-stopping, jaw-dropping visuals are provided by ATI Radeon HD4870 X2 graphics card and 6GB of DDR3 memory for spine-tingling fun.

And the excitement doesn’t stop there. In addition to its massive 1TB hard drive, Gateway takes it to the next level, adding a revolutionary new high-speed drive — an 80GB Intel High Performance Solid State Drive. This industry-leading drive can’t be beat for drive-intensive applications with extreme performance needs. Devoid of moving parts, it provides faster and more reliable data storage than traditional hard drives, with less heat and noise.

“Solid state hard drive technology on a gaming PC will make a huge difference in the fun factor,” continued Jystad. “Currently used in mission critical environments, users are seeing boot up times that are two to three times as fast and they are running cooler and quieter, and without data fragmentation, all of which are hugely valued by gamers as well.”

“Fueled by the best desktop processors on the planet — with Intel Hyper-Threading and Intel Turbo Boost Technology — the new Gateway FX Series desktops will transport gamers to a new level of performance and PC enjoyment,” said CJ Bruno, vice president, sales and marketing group and president, Intel Americas, Inc. “Not only can the new Intel Core i7 processor handle today’s most complex and immersive games, but it’s also powerful enough to handle tomorrow’s gaming advances, ensuring these new systems will continue to meet customers’ needs for years to come.”

In addition to their powerful engines, the FX Series desktops offer numerous user friendly features that add convenience, flexibility and value to their overall proposition.

Hidden pop-out doors keep ports tucked away, out-of-view and free from dust and debris. A pop-up on the top of the system provides convenient access to media ports and the Smart Copy button, which simplifies the storing of digital photos. A hidden pop-out on the front hides the i/o ports most often used for temporary items such as a microphone, headphone, and IEEE 1394 cables.

Touch-sensitive media control buttons make it easy to control DVDs, music play lists and TV functionality. Both the models can include Blu-ray Disc™ optical drives.

The FX6800 PCs come standard with two internal hard drive bays. Customers can also quickly and easily add a third and fourth hard drive by simply sliding out a tray located on the front lower section of the chassis. A completely tool-less process, users simply insert the hard drive into the tray and Vista will immediately recognize and configure it for use.

A backup button on the front of the system is tied to the backup feature found in Microsoft Windows Vista. Using this button, consumers can quickly and confidently copy their files to any storage location they choose.

Specifications, Pricing and Availability

Gateway® FX6800-01e: Available now at leading retailers for a MSRP of $1,249.99.

* Intel Core i7-920 Processor (2.66Gz Quad-Core w/ Intel Hyper-Threading & Turbo Speed Technology, new 8-thread CPU architecture with automatic acceleration up to 2.93GHz on a single core)
* Intel X58 Express Chipset
* ATI Radeon HD4850 w/ 512MB Discrete Video Memory
* 3GB (3072MB DDR3 1066MHz Three Channel Memory [3 x 1024MB])
* 750GB SATA II hard drive (1) (7200RPM, 16MB cache)
* 18X DVD+/-R/RW SuperMulti Drive featuring LabelFlash™ Technology(2)
* 15-in-1 High Speed Digital Media Card Reader with Smart Copy Button
* Windows Vista Home Premium 64-Bit with Service Pack 1
* (8) USB 2.0 Ports, (2) PS/2, (2) IEEE 1394a, (2) eSATA, RJ-45, RJ-11, (8) Audio Ports, (1) Serial Port
* HDMI Connector v1.3 (via DVI-HDMI dongle)
* 500W Power Supply

Gateway® FX6800-05: Available now at leading online retailers, with an MSRP of $2,999.99.

* Intel Core i7-940 Processor (2.93GHz Quad-Core w/ Intel Hyper-Threading & Turbo Speed Technology, New 8-thread CPU architecture with automatic acceleration up to 3.20GHz on a single core

* Intel X58 Express Chipset
* ATI Radeon HD 4870 X2 Graphics w/ 2048MB Discrete Video Memory
* 6GB (6144MB DDR3 1066MHz Three Channel Memory [3 x 2GB DIMM])
* 1000GB SATA II hard drive (1) (7200RPM, 16MB cache)
* 80GB SSD (Solid State Drive)
* 18X DVD+/-R/RW SuperMulti Drive featuring LabelFlash Technology(2)
* 15-in-1 High Speed Digital Media Card Reader with Smart Copy Button
* Windows Vista Home Premium 64-Bit with Service Pack 1
* (8) USB 2.0 Ports, (2) PS/2, (2) IEEE 1394a, (2) eSATA, RJ-45, (8) Audio Ports
* HDMI Connector v1.3 (via DVI-HDMI dongle)
* 1000 Watt Power Supply

After a well received pre-release in January, JVC has officially announced the details of their professional GY-HM100, and GY-HM700 camcorders. The big news on both of these models is that they record to low cost SDHC cards (avoiding the expensive proprietary memory card formats of their competitors), and that they’re capable of recording directly into Apple’s Quicktime format for instant editing with Final Cut Pro. The MPEG-2 long GOP compression runs at 35 Mb/s, compared to HDV’s 25Mb/s, it also records audio into a LPCM 16bt, 48K signal.

The GY-HM100 is a handheld model, sporting 3 1/4″ CCDs. As you would expect with JVC’s pro line, there are XLR audio connectors and manual controls galore. This model is designed for professionals who need a low-profile camcorder to get into tight spots or to take into sensitive areas where a large shoulder mount camcorder would not be welcome. It sports a 10x Fujinon lens, and can record in almost every flavor of HD out there. (1080i, 1080p: 24, 25, 30, 720p: 24, 25, 30, 50, 60. It will be available in April for about $3,9995.
The GY-HM700 is a shoulder mount model, similar in size and form to JVC’s well respected HD100/HD200 series. This camcorder has interchangeable lenses, and comes with a stock Canon 14:1 lens. The HM700 records the same base frame rates as the GY-HM100, and is equipped with 3 1/3″ CCDs, HDSDI output, and offers variable frame rate recording. It will be available in March for $7,995.

The HRP-4C robot was not programmed to please families like Asimo. Nor will she save/destroy humanity like a Terminator. Rather, she's taking the fashion world by storm as Tokyo's next top model.

Even though the HRP-4C packs 42 motors, at just over 5 feet tall and 95 pounds in weight, she's still thin enough to guilt teenage girls everywhere into puking up their lunches. And the manga-inspired face, with a tiny nose and large eyes, should keep the plastic surgery market afloat in even the most dire economic climate.

Unlike modern models, however, the HRP-4C walks down the runway with constantly bent knees and it fully capable of smiling.

In case you are looking for an HRP-4C of your own, a similar model will cost you $3 million. Otherwise, you can check her out again during the Tokyo fashion show on March 23rd.