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Here is the latest iPod and alarm clock from gear4. The crg-60 is able to wake you up with music from your iPod or FM radio. This iPod dock only needs 6 AA batteries to operate or you can also use a power outlet, so you can recharge your iPod while it is docked. If you are interested, you can pre-order the crg-60 right now at gear4’s online store for £34.99 ($54). The gear4 crg-60 iPod Clock Radio will be released in June this year.

The VuPoint FC-C520-VP Slide & Film Scanner allows you to scan any of your old 35 mm slides and negatives and convert them into digital images. It comes with an impressive 5 megapixel sensor, a 2.4-inch preview display, USB 1.1 interface, a 32MB of internal memory and an SD card slot (up to 8GB). The VuPoint FC-C520-VP Slide & Film Scanner is priced at $129.99.

UMID comes back with their new multimedia e-dictionaries in South Korea. Dubbed as the mbook M1D, the gadget is powered by a 1.1GHz Intel Atom processor with a 4.8-inch touchscreen display, Microsoft Windows XP OS, a 512MB RAM, a 16GB SSD, Bluetooth and Wi-Fi connectivity and a microSD memory card slot. No word on pricing at this time.

Mitsubishi today announced their brand new compact DLP Projector, the LVP-XD95ST, which is scheduled to be released on May 18th, 2009. This 1024×768 DLP data projector is perfect for use in the schools, office, or home. Priced at 100,000 Yen ($1,048), this 1024×768 DLP data projector displays a 60-inch image from only 1.1-meter (Super-Short focus lens). It also has a brightness level of 2200 lumens and a contrast ration of 2000:1.

The Muji Wall-mounted CD Player features speakers that are built into the body of the CD player. You just simply pull the cable to play a disk. Meanwhile, volume and search controls are located on the top of the CD player. Available in black or white, this easy-to-use CD player is available only in the States for $178 a piece.

The new Yashica DVC575 HD camcorder from Exemode is now available in the Japanese market. There is nothing special in this camcorder, since it only features a 5MP CMOS sensor with a 720/30p video recording capabilities, a 128MB of internal memory, a 3x Digital Zoom and a 2.5-inch LCD display. The Yashica DVC575 HD camcorder retails for 14800 Yen or around $154.

If you are a hardcore gamer, then you should have the Logitech G15 and G19 gaming keyboards that support Windows Sideshow software. The Sideshow allows users to see their latest emails, alerts and playlists while the main screen is busy displaying the latest game graphics. This software supports both monochrome and color GamePanel devices, including the G13 gameboard, G15 and G19 keyboards, as well as the Logitech Z-10 speakers and the new SpacePilot PRO from 3DConnexion.

If you are living in the UK then you will be able to buy the LG Viewty Smart when it is released next month. In case you didn’t know, the handset features a 3-inch touchscreen display, WVGA resolution, 7.2Mbps HSDPA connectivity, aGPS support, Wi-Fi and the 3D S-Class UI. You can also take high quality pictures using its 8MP digital camera. Unfortunately, the pricing info is still unavailable.

The Alhambra internet radio receiver merges both old and new styles together in a single device. Designed by Carlos Torres, the gadget features a retro design but has modern technology on the inside. It can stream in music to every corner of your home using Wi-Fi connectivity. The Alhambra internet radio also comes with two speakers that look like nuclear power plants.

Dell has recently launched three new eco-friendly monitors that have met EPEAT Gold and Energy Star standards. The 22-inch Dell P2210 provides 1,680 x 1,050 pixels with VGA, DVI-D with HDCP, DisplayPort, and four USB 2.0 ports, while the 19-inch Dell E190S has a 1,280 x 1,024 resolution with an 800:1 contrast ratio and a 250 cd/m2 brightness level. And finally, the 17-inch E170S comes with a 1,280 x 1,024 resolution and a VGA port. Dell is selling the P2210, E190S and E170S for $240, $130 and $110, respectively.

OWC has rolled out its latest enclosure namely the Express USB 2.0. This pocket-sized, USB 2.0 bus powered enclosure can hold a 2.5-inch SATA I/II hard drive with up to 9.5mm height. It works with both Mac and Windows systems and supports USB 2.0 as well as USB 1.1. The OWC Express USB 2.0 Enclosure is available in three color options including white, black and silver for $19.99 each.

Cube has just announced the successor to the Cube H100HD, the first PMP with a 1080i Video-out. However, there is no further info about the Cube H200HD PMP. Stay tuned for more updates.

BenQ today unveiled two members of its popular C series digicam with the launch of the 10MP DC C1020 and the 12MP DC C1220. Both cameras feature a 3x optical zoom, Super-Shake-Free mode with high-ISO supported, Smile Catch mode and video recording with optical zoom at a resolution of 16:9 (720×400) with 30 frames per second. The C1020 has a 2.5-inch LCD (6.3 cm diagonal), meanwhile the C1220 features a bigger 2.7-inch LCD. Pricing info is still unknown.

Super Talent has released a new firmware upgrade ‘Firmware Version 1370′ for their UltraDrive SSDs, which enables improved performance when used with Microsoft Windows 7. This new firmware increases the maximum read and write of both the UltraDrive ME and UltraDrive LE to 260 MB/sec while reading and 200 MB/sec (ME) and 210 MB/sec (LE) when writing. In addition, Super Talent has also released the UltraDrive Performance Refresh Tool, an app which can refresh SSD performance. The new firmware upgrade tool is now available at Super Talent official website.

Spanish electronics company iUnika has recently rolled out four new netbooks including several solar powered models. These solar-powered models are perfect for those who like to use eco-friendly gadgets since they feature plastic cases made of biodegradable starch and cellulose. Weighing at only 700 grams (about 1.5 pounds), iUnika netbooks feature a 400MHz MIPS processor, a 7-inch (800 x 480) pixel LCD display and run on Linux operating system. You can buy these green netbooks for around $177 to $218 each.

Back in January we reviewed about ASUS’s upcoming Eee Keyboard, now according to Engadget, ASUS is planning on releasing the Eee Keyboard by the end of next month, however, pricing info is still unknown at the moment. As a reminder, this new keyboard is equipped with an Intel Atom N270 processor, a 5-inch touchscreen display with 800 x 480 resolution, a 32GB SSD, stereo speakers, a microphone, an HDMI output and WiFi or Bluetooth connectivity. More details will be revealed at the upcoming Computex conference in Taipei.

If you’re looking for a pocket-friendly microscope, then check out Extech MC108 Digital Mini Microscope. This compact device is packed with a 1.8-inch LCD, a 300,000 pixel CMOS sensor and an impressive 7x to 27x optical zoom lens with a 4x digital zoom for a total of 108x magnification. It also integrates four bright LEDs for lighting and a sufficient internal memory to save up to 60 images in 320 x 240 resolution. This mini microscope runs on three AAA batteries and sells for $299.99.

If you plan to buy a new 10-megapixel digicam this week, then you can choose the Pentax Optio E75. The camera has a 3x optical zoom, a 2.7-inch LCD display at 230k resolution, and an automatic scene modes. This new digicam comes with an ISO range of 80 to 1600, Face Detection, Face-priority and Automatic Smile Detection modes. The Pentax Optio E75 will be powered by two AA batteries and retails for €120 ($160) in Europe.

AT&T has rolled out the new Windows Mobile-powered smartphone for its customer. Known as the Samsung a167, the cell phone is categorized under the GoPhone family, allowing you to pay-as-you-go. The handset features dual-band GSM/GPRS connectivity (850/1900 MHz), a 128 x 160 internal CSTN display, web browser, a 2MB internal memory and a VGA camera. The phone is also cheap. You can purchase the AT&T Samsung a167 for only $69.99 each, without contract agreement.

Brando has recently released a fully functional 8GB flash drive that was encased in an urethane rubber of cockroach. The drive is compatible with Mac and Windows, and includes a protective cover for the USB connector. The Cockroach USB flash drive is priced at only $33 a pop.

Samsung’s latest 55-inch Touch of Color LCD HDTV, the LN55B650, supports 100,000:1 contrast ratio, 1080p resolution, 120Hz, and Medi@2.0 that enables you to receive content over Yahoo! and Flickr directly onto the screen. The 120Hz technology eliminates motion blur and creates smooth transitions between frames. You can also remotely access your PCs’ personal media collection and download them to the TV via DLNA-certified connectivity. Its USB 2.0 multi-media center allows users to connect a flash drive or a digital camera quickly and easily. If you are interested, you can purchase the Samsung LN55B650 for $2,999.99.

The Body Check Ball is very useful, especially if you are concern about your health. The device has a backlit LCD screen that displays vital information about your bone density, body fat and muscle ratio. It is easy to use. You just need to hold the ball in the palms of both hands, and then a pair of electrodes will detect your health stats by passing signals through your palms. The Body Check Ball retails for $39 each.

Toshiba has exclusively launched the Dynabook Satellite TXW/67JW on its e-Store. The notebook is powered by an Intel Core 2 Duo P8700 2.53GHz CPU with an Intel GM45 Express chipset, a 4GB RAM, a 16-inch 1,366 x 768 resolution LCD display, a 320GB hard drive, a DVD Super Multi drive, and Wi-Fi connectivity. The Toshiba Dynabook Satellite TXW/67JW retails for approx. $1,412 in Japan.

CompuLab has released the successor to its Fit PC line up with the introduction of Fit PC2. Dubbed as the world’s smallest PC, this new system comes packed with a choice of either an Intel Atom Z530 1.6GHz or Z510 1.1GHz processor, an Intel US15W SCH chipset, an Intel GMA500 graphics, a 1GB RAM, a 2.5-inch SATA hard drive bay, a miniSD card slot, built-in WiFi, six USB 2.0 ports, HDMI out and runs on either XP or Ubuntu OS. Prices ranging from $245 to $396 depending on the configuration.

The Sonix7 Media Pro is perfect for those who want a PMP with a long lasting battery life. The gadget features a 3.2-inch touchscreen display and an impressive 20-hours of video playback on a single charge. The player also packs a camera, MP4, AVI and Xvid support, plus eBook capability. You can buy the 8GB and 16GB models for £89.99($136) and £104.99($159), respectively.

If you’re looking for a new gaming laptop, be sure to check out MSI GX723, which is designed specifically for gamers. This new gaming laptop comes packed with a 17-inch WXSGA screen, an Intel Core Duo processor, a NVIDIA GeForce GT 130M graphics, up to 4GB of RAM, a choice of either a 320GB or 500GB hard drive, a six/nine cell battery and Windows Vista Home Premium OS. Pricing and release dates are still unknown at the moment.

The Samsung B7300 touchscreen handset will be released very soon. The cell phone supports Quad-band GSM, GPRS, EDGE connectivity, a 3.2-inch (320×400px) TFT LCD touchsreen display, a 3.2MP camera, an integrated FM Radio, a built-in GPS, and Bluetooth 2.0 connectivity. However, this Windows Mobile-powered smartphone lacks of Wi-Fi and 3G connectivity. No word on pricing at this time.

If you are living in Japan, then you are lucky because you can purchase a powerful Core i7-powered desktop PC with an affordable price tag. Mouse Computer has recently launched the Lm-i460S for only 99750 Yen ($1,047). Available in either Microsoft XP Home/Pro SP3 or Vista Home Premium 64Bit (Ultimate in option), the desktop comes jam packed with a 2.66GHz Core i7-920 CPU with an Intel X58 Express, a 3GB of RAM (PC3-10600), a 1TB of HDD, a DVD Super Multi, and a 512MB nVidia GeForce 9500GT. If you need more powerful desktop PC, you can change the previous settings (for a fee) with a Core i7 945 or 965 CPU, up to 12GB of RAM, a 1.5 or 2TB of HDD, a 8x Blu-Ray burner, and an nVidia GeForce 9800GT or GT250.

If you are a fan of Sony’s DSLR, then you will be glad to hear that Sony has introduced three new Alpha DSLRs. The A380, A330 and A230 support MS and SD/SDHC cards, tilt LCD, and Sony’s new Quick AF Live View. The A380 features 14.2MP sensor, meanwhile the A230 and A330 have only a 10.2MP sensor. The A380L, A330L and A230L are priced at $850, $650 and $550, respectively.

The Wellness Cocoon by Gharieni is bringing you a perfect combination of warm vapor, aromatherapy, healing infrared light and soft relaxing vibrating massages in one complete package. Users can enjoy a variety of wellness treatments and experience concentrated relaxation in a completely new way including the infrared sauna, steam sauna, aromatherapy, Vichy shower, Vibro massage, 4 spots for colored light therapy, hydromassage, whirlpool massage, underwater hand massage, face ventilation, disinfection system, water heater and hand shower. It also comes with a built-in audio system to enhance the entire wellness solution. There are three different models available to suit your needs namely, Elegance, Dream and Mediq and sells for approximately $12,000, $16,000 and $24,000 respectively.

Here’s a closer look at Nokia’s upcoming 7020 clamshell phone, which is the reminiscent of the Supernova series. This fashion phone boasts a 2.2-inch TFT display with 240 x 320 resolution, an external display with 128 x 160 resolution, a 2MP camera, a 45MB of internal memory, a microSD card slot, an MP3/MPEG-4 player, a stereo FM radio and a standard Li-Ion 860 mAh battery. You’ll be able to get your hands on this new handset starting the fourth quarter of 2009 for 90 Euros ($121).