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LG has plan to release its LG-GD900 Crystal in 40 countries across the world. The cell phone is claimed to be the first mobile phone with transparent keyboard in the world. The cell phone comes with a “Gesture Shortcut” on its keyboard that allows you to access different functions. The LG-GD900 Crystal has an 8MP shooter, a 3-inch WVGA LCD, a 32GB of internal memory, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and LG latest S-Class next generation 3D User Interface.

The DVP-FX930 is Sony’s latest portable DVD player that comes with a 9-inch LCD with a 800×480 resolution. Its battery provides up to 6-hours of DVD playback time. The player also supports MP3 or JPEG files stored on a USB thumb drive. The Sony DVP-FX930 will be released next month in Japan for around 35000 Yen ($361).

GeekStuff4U starts selling the new Shuriken-shaped USB thumb drive that will allow you to get all data through the USB memory hidden in the Shuriken. The drives comes with a 2GB of storage capacity. You can buy it via online for 10500 Yen ().

If you are bored with your old LCD TV, then you can now purchase the latest 42-inch 120Hz 1080p LCD TV from JVC, which is dubbed as the Xiview LT-42WX70. It has the ability to display expanded color space capacity encompassing 100 percent of HDTV broadcasting’s color space alongside a coverage rate of 96% for Adobe RGB. The LT-42WX70 also features 52 picture-quality adjustment properties that allows for tweaking of both still and video images source-by-source to the exact colors and tones, according to your preference. The JVC LT-42WX70 is now available for around $2,399.95 each.

The Jobo Plano 8 digital picture frame has an 8-inch (800 x 600) LCD screen with a 400:1 contrast ratio, a multi-card reader, and a USB port for data transfer. Unfortunately, this gadget only supports JPEG files. The Jobo Plano 8 will be available later in June with an AC adapter, remote control, and manual at an MSRP of $129. The 7- and 10.4-inch models will be available for $99 and $179, respectively.

Microsoft has officially announced that the Zune HD will be released this Fall 2009. Microsoft will officially unveil more details of the Zune HD at the upcoming E3 next week. Chris Stephenson, general manager of global marketing for Microsoft Zune, has also confirmed the Zune HD will be a straight rival to the iPod Touch. The Zune HD comes with a 3.3-inch (480 x 272) OLED capacitive touchscreen display, a built-in HD Radio receiver, and an HD output. We will keep you posted.

Human-RH has rolled out two new digital photo frames in the form of the HDPF-760D and the HDPF-800D for the Korean market. Both devices come in slim & simple design with high-gloss black body and feature 12 blue touch keys, a text viewer, a 2GB of internal memory, WiFi and supports 1-SEG, DVB-T, CMMB as well as DMB function. The main difference between the two devices is that the HDPF-760D only comes with a 7.6-inch AMOLED display, meanwhile, the HDPF-800D offers an 8-inch LCD display. Sadly, there’s no word on pricing yet.

Samsung’s latest clamshell phone ‘Gloss U440′ or also known as the Samsung Cleo in the Canada is now available for purchase in the US via U.S. Cellular. This fashionable handset offers a 2.2-inch TFT internal display, an external display, a 1.3MP camera, a full QWERTY keyboard, a music player, easyedge Service, a microSDHC card slot and Stereo Bluetooth connectivity. The phone is available in two color versions: charcoal and pink for unannounced price yet.

The unlocked version of HTC Touch Pro2 is now available in the States. The phone comes with a sliding QWERTY keyboard, a 3.2MP digicam with auto-focus, GPS, WiFi, Bluetooth, a microSD (HC) card slot, an FM radio with RDS and a 528Mhz Qualcomm CPU. You can also get the speakerphone system called “HTC Straight Talk” for conference calls.

Still remember the Scope Node Mouse from Elecom? The company has released the USB cable for this wireless USB dongle. As a reminder, the mouse has a 1600dpi resolution and is compatible with PC and Mac. Elecom’s Scope Node will be available in Japan in the middle of June. You can also pre-order this mouse via online for 13,100 Yen ($).

Here is the second generation of the Thanko Classical MP3 Clock, the DX version. The alarm clock allows you to select different alarms, or alternatively you can add your favorite MP3 tunes or even a sounds that you have recorded yourself. The MP3 Clock DX is currently available at GeekStuff4U for 3,850Yen or equal to $40.

The specs of the upcoming Nokia N900 internet tablet have been unveiled. Measuring 59.7mm x 111mm x 18.2mm and weighing at 180grams, the successor to the current N810 will be featured by a 3.5-inch 800×480 (WVGA) touchscreen, OMAP3430 500/600 Mhz processor, a 1GB total virtual runtime memory, a 32GB internal storage (expandable up to 48GB via external memory), a 5.0MP Carl Zeiss camera with dual-LED flash, auto-focus and sliding cover. Other features include Wi-Fi, HSPA, GPS, and accelerometer. However, there is no confirmation from Nokia so far. Stay tuned for more updates.

Samsung bullishness on AMOLED display technology is no surprise. Now they’re showing a 6.5-inch AMOLED prototype that will find its way into almost every sort of gadget in the near future. Samsung’s Mobile Display division showed this at the SID 2009 expo and is touted to be the most flexible OLED panel till now. The panel’s curvature radius is around five times more and has a 1,000 times faster response time than conventional flexible LCDs.

Asus has announced a motherboard specifically designed for Home Theater Personal Computers (HTPCs). The M4A78-HTPC mobos are based on AMD 780G chipset and allows full HD playback at an affordable price. The motherboard is Phenom II compatible, supports RAM up to 16GB, integrates HDMI/DVI support, CrossFireX and Asus’ Absolute Pitch Hi-Fi and DTS Surround Sensation UltraPC tech for crisp audio quality.

The two variants - one with remote control will sell for Rs. 7,100 while the RC less version will go for Rs. 6,300. The prices are excluding taxes.

NEC Japan unveiled the ultra-light VersaPro UltraLite VS netbook. Its slimmest part is just 15.8mm thick while it weighs 725 grams, making it the world’s lightest mini-notebook. The specifications include a 10.6-inch screen with 1280×768 resolution, Atom Z540 (1.86GHz) processor, 1GB RAM, 64GB SSD, Wi-Fi, USB 2.0 ports, Ethernet, memory card reader, 4+ hours battery life and Windows Vista OS.

The VersaPro UltraLite VS is available for 99,750 Yen ($1034) till July 27 after which the price will be jacked to 105,000 Yen ($1088).