In spite the recession, DVD rental and internet streaming facilities offered by Netflix rose to about 18,000 customers at the end of last year’s fourth quarter. However, this report says that when it comes to DVD use or rental, the company is seeing a trend these days. Internet streaming seems to be pushing its customers to watch DVD less and less.
This solar powered device works as a charger for your iPhone and your iPod and saves on electric power. You can use this when your mobile. As long as the Solio is fully charged before you leave the house with it, it will work and take solar energy for your other devices.
I think you can even plug your Mac computers in it.
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Many photography enthusiasts will probably enjoy this one, especially those who are admirers of the Leica brand — a free download of icons and desktop displays inspired by Leica Cameras. The icons can be used for both Mac units or PCs.
The zip file download has all the instructions on how the icons may be copied and pasted to your computers. It should look really amazing.
The icons include: the Leica logo, the Leica M8 chrome, Leica M8 black, Leica Digilux 1, Leica Digilux 2, Panasonic DMC-LC1, Leica D-Lux, Leica D-Lux 3 black, Leica CM, Leica CM Zoom, Leica MP chrome, Leica MP black, Leica M7 chrome, Leica M7 black, Leica M6 Titanium, Leica M6 black and Leica M6 chrome.
Via GeekSugar
I’m sure a lot of people will wish to have PSPs like this available to them. But unfortunately this one is only exclusively available in Japan. Too bad!
The translated press release below, from Akibahara News…
So, I don’t really own an iPhone. I wasn’t one of those that bought into the hype. I think the decision not to get one was right for me since, I’ve had a few friends complaining about its performance or have given up on the unit altogether. One of the complaints they have? The sound box isn’t so desirable. If you’re one of those iPhone owners with this complaint, you have to thank SoundClip for the solution.
The SoundClip is meant to boost the speaker volume of this mobile unit to a more desirable level, particularly increasing this by 10 decibels and between 6kH and 20kHz. With it, the sound comes of crisper and clearer, thanks to its tuned conical deflection chamber.
Maximize your iPhone’s sound with this for only $7.95 USD here.
The latest Sanyo Xacti HD camcorders that launched this week come in really pretty colors. Better yet, they also come with a host of exciting features and are priced rather competitively.
Details after the cut…
Frankly, I’m not too thrilled about iPod docks that sit there on my table, in this massive shape or form and does nothing else for me but play music. Most docks I find are a waste of space, when I know that there could be more use for it. I think Gracious Home has heard my grumbling because I love their MP3 Speaker system. It is so efficient.
And by efficient, I mean, the dock is a multitasker that doubles as desk organizer tray to put pens, paperclips and other stuff in. It is also a desk lamp. Isn’t this amazing?
Features:
*Compatible with any iPod or MP3 player
*Connects to the headphone jack
*Energy-efficient 20W Halogen bulb included
*2 pencil/pen holders and 2
organizer trays
This iPod dock costs an affordable $19.99.
Alright, maybe this isn’t for the average household… but you have to commend the ingenuity to it. Electrolux has collaborated with Lukasz Mistletoe, a famed celebrity designer, for this one. They call it the ErgoRapido vacuum cleaner and this version is in Limited Edition Black and White, with 3730 Swarovski crystal studs.
You would think this one is on the heavy side, but the vacuum cleaner is actually lightweight and can perform quite well. The attractive design doesn’t inhibit any of its functionality…which also means, the design has actually no use except for aesthetics. The vacuum cleaner is the cordless type.
If there was a beauty contest for vacuum cleaners, this one should win. And well, it actually did garner two — Red Dot Design Award 2008 and IF Design Award 2008.
Nothing picks up one’s appetite more than a set meal prepared deliciously warm. I love warm meals, it makes eating more palatable. But with packed lunches, warm meals aren’t entirely possible. Except if you own the USB powered lunchbox container.
This product comes from Japan (where else?) and it can keep food warm or toast grilled sandwiches for example, at 140 °F or 60 °C. The container has insulators that heat up when plugged into the USB. So…if there are no microwaves around and all you have is your computer with the USB port, then you can have hot meals anytime, anywhere you want with this container. Even your kids at school can enjoy their warm packed lunches.
It is pretty neat huh?
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Did you ever the iPhone and the iPod also comes with their own keyboard? Some users are still not comfortable with the touchscreen technology and are looking for that all familiar keys. Here’s a concept that may just work for them.
The Apple Keyboard is inspired by the Eee Keyboard PC, which doubles as a hometheater. The Apple Keyboard isn’t only just for typing, it could also serve as an iPhone and iPod dock, making it easier for one to connect to the computer.
This gadget isn’t out in the market yet, but can you imagine this selling pretty well amongst iPhone and iPod users? Apple have released a similar accessory in the past, with the Numberkey, a wireless numberpad meant for Mac and is connected using Wi-Fi.
Troll Touch, one of the industry’s touch screen manufacturer has recently announced the released of this new slipcover mean for Apple’s LED display. Made of clear plastic, the cover is hardly noticeable when placed on the screen. But it does offer wonderful ways to alter how the computer now functions. The thin plastic is good for Apple’s 24-inch Mac computers. Called the Cinema Display, it comes with an integration kit to configure to your system, via USB. But those with iMac and MacBook will also enjoy the same, as touch screen kits are also underway.
Only, there is a catch because the slipcover doesn’t come cheap. A standard one costs about $1099 and if you wanna get a fully integrated display, it would cost you about $2199. Worth getting or is it a waste of money?
It’s easy to see that this USB hub is inspired from the 80’s game, Rubik’s cube. Quite cute because of all the colors present in it, this is of course something very useful for those who will need multiple ports and connection.
Description:
$20 at USB Geek
The iPhone, as it is, is already a very expensive looking mobile gadget. But then it’s also so generic looking now, that designers are coming up with different improvements to dress it up.
VX Fashion Covers though offers something more that will make the iPhone look a million dollar’s worth. Featuring gold, diamond and crystal crusted covers, these VX Fashion Covers are so glamorous, it’s most definitely high-end….quality to the highest level. They are handmade and carefully processed and the design is inspired from chic European themes. These precious looking covers are not yet available in the market. It doesn’t even have a price range but we’re pretty sure that it will cost by the thousands. And we are well aware someone, somewhere will long to purchase one of these, for the sake of collecting it.
This is the latest from Philips in the area of their Home Theater line — the new HSB2351 is this all in one, hi tech sound bar audiophiles will want to own. The sound bar has an integrated DVD player as well as MP3 linking for that complete audio and video experience. It is powered with subwoofer 300W strong. Speakers are Dolby classified and the gear is HDMI 1080p capable, with video upscaling.
The gear has USB flash drives, so it’s capable of reading USB media. A built in FM tuner is of course not lost on this, so you can also listen to the radio if so desired.
The design is obviously sleek. It’s a great space saver and one magnificent audio/video component in one.
Philips will have this available in the US by April 2009 and will sell for US$349.99.
Via Ces CNet
Well, aren’t these pretty!
These are flat cables from LaCie and it reminds me of a time when kids used to wear colored laces back in the 80’s. The flat cables are $10 each and you can purchase these here.
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