WeMo lets you put anything on a schedule

WeMo

Belkin's new WeMo system is a modular home automation made easy which can be controlled the you like. Put your house on a schedule—living room lights go on in the evening, kids' TV goes off at bedtime. You can check to make sure you turned the iron off, after you've already left the house. Have a fan go on before you get home. WeMo can even guard the front door.

The WeMo app allows you to turn your stuff on or off—from anywhere and can put anything on a schedule. Plug anything you want to control into the Home Control Switch, and control it with the WeMo app.

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Baumaus Mouse Concept inspired by Bauhaus architecture

Baumaus Mouse Concept

Baumaus mouse is designed by Jang Wooseok to celebrate the actual birth of “Bauhaus”. It has a unique design and style with separated steel parts surrounding its body, thus creating some spaces in between the mouse and your palm. The  designer said the objective was to keep your hands clean and off-germs when you grab the mouse.

Inspired By: Bauhaus architecture
Material: PC, Stainless steel
Colours: Black & White
Dimension: 113 x 58 x 21 mm

Designer: Jang Wooseok (Korea, South)

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Ascend D quad by Huawei -"the world's fastest smartphone"

Ascend D quad by Huawei

The smartphone runs on Android 4.0 platform powered by a K3V2 quad-core 1.2 GHz/1.5 GHz processor and benefits from a sunlight-friendly, 4.5-inch 1280 x 720 pixel resolution (at 330 ppi) touchscreen display,with 8 GB of onboard storage  and 1 GB of system memory.

The 129 x 64 x 8.9-mm (5 x 2.5 x 0.35-inch) Huawei Ascend D quad also features a generous 1800 mAh battery, Dolby 5.1 Surround Sound and Audience earSmart voice technology (a voice processor that enhances clarity in noisy environments), 8 megapixel backside-illuminated AF camera with dual LED flash at the rear capable of 1080p video capture, and a 1.3 megapixel cam at the front.

The Ascend D quad  will be made available in China, Australia, Europe, Asia-Pacific, North and South America, and the Middle East in Q2 2012.

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Sony Cyber-shot Digital Camera TX200V (OMR)

Sony Cyber-shot TX200V

$499.99

This ultra-high definition camera,  powered by 18.2MP Exmor® R CMOS sensor with a sharp Carl Zeiss® Vario-Tessar® lens can shoot Full HD 1080/60p video even in low light and view picture effects on its sharp 3.0" Xtra Fine TruBlack LCD screen (921K dots)

Cyber-shot Digital Camera TX200V comes with high speed AF (auto focus) and can shoot at up to 10 fps. Thanks to its  Clear Image Zoom,  it can capture detailed images and credits to its Optical SteadyShot™ and Active Mode for preventing camera-shake, it can  shoot blur-free movies.

The Exmor R CMOS sensor uses its rapid 240fps through 'BIONZ® processor and delivers high-quality image signals to the camera by reducing noise levels up to 6 times more than other sensors

SPECIAL FEATURES- Photo Creativity, Face Detection technology , Anti-blink function , Natural Flash mode , Backlight Correction HDR technology , GPS and compass, Intelligent Scene Recognition (iSCN) Mode , Smile Shutter™ technology , Intelligent Scene Recognition , Soft Skin mode, Motion Detection, Dustproof as well as waterproof to a depth of 16 feet.

Weights and Measurements
    Dimensions (Approx.) : 3 7/8" x 2 3/8" x 21/32" (95.5 x 58.3 x 16.0mm)
    Weight (Approx.) : 4.6 oz. (129g)

Product Specifications
Model number: DSC-TX200V
Camera Type : Touch screen
Video Format : AVCHD Ver2.0/MP4
Audio Format : AC3 (Stereo)
Flash Modes : Auto / Flash On / Slow Synchro / Flash Off
HD Output : Micro HDMI
USB Port(s) : Micro USB, Hi-Speed USB(USB2.0)
Optical Zoom : 5x
Clear Image Zoom : 10x
LCD Type : 3.0” Xtra Fine™ TruBlack™ display (921K dots)
Battery Type : LITHIUM ION NP-BN 3.6V

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Ulysse Nardin Luxury Hybrid Smart Phone

STEEL AND MAROON

Ulysse Nardin Luxury Hybrid Smart Phone , the world’s first luxury hybrid smartphone has been

developed by world-renowned watchmaker Ulysse Nardin collaborating with SCI Innovations, a pioneer in uniting leading technologies with elegant design. 

This luxury smartphone runs on  Android™ mobile software platform powered by the Freescale i.MX processor and features  a  3.2″ capacitive touch screen made from scratch resistant sapphire glass and rotor window, along with specially developed sapphire keys with ceramic inlay providing high quality tactile feel and longevity. Carbon fiber is used for the rotor cover for the main component of the phone.

DIAMOND EDITION

It comes in four versions, out of which, the Chairman Diamond Edition is the most luxurious one. Hand set with 3,000 Round Brilliant Cut Diamonds for a total of approximately 17 CT. The Chairman Diamond has been released in a limited edition of only 100 pieces. 

ROSE GOLD AND BLUE

The second version includes the gold edition series comprising of three phones Rose Gold & Black, Rose Gold & Blue and Rose Gold & Steel. This limited edition series  has been crafted in 18k rose gold along with other high quality materials. Only  1846 units of each variant are released

STEALTH WHITE

The third version includes the stealth series , the most fashionic version of Ulysse Nardin Luxury Hybrid Smart Phone and compries the Stealth White, Stealth Yellow, Stealth Red and Stealth Black. Only  1846 units of each variant are released

STEALTH BLACK

The Stealth Black Chairman also comes in 4 different variants, Black, Black & Red, Black & Yellow and Black & White. 

STEEL AND BLACK

The final version includes the sporty series of the Chairman which comprises of three variants, Steel and Brown, Steel and Maroon , Steel and Black and Steel and Blue all released to  a limited 1846 pieces. 

The later two versions have been crafted in crafted in stainless steel 316 L, and aero grade alloy, with various anodised coloring options like white, yellow, red, Ulysse Nardin blue, black, brown, maroon

ROSE GOLD AND BLACK

specifications:

• Full on-screen QWERTY keyboard
• Physical numeric keys
• Fingerprint reader for owner identification
• 8 megapixel camera
• High-definition video replay capability
• Qualcomm 3G GSM/WCDMA
• 2G Bands 850/900/1800/1900MHz
• 3G Bands 900/2100MHz
• 32 GB internal memory
• Extensive gaming ability
• Ulysse Nardin Rotor (kinetic power system)

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Olympus OM-D E-M5

Olympus OM-D E-M5

Price: $999.99

The OM-D E-M5 is light and compact camera that features a new 16-megapixel Live-MOS sensor that offers maximum sequential shooting at 9 fps, the newly developed TruePic VI Image Processor that delivers increased ISO sensitivity up to 25,600 ISO level and shoot movies at full 1080 HD resolution
The OM-D's new electronic viewfinder (EVF), with 120 fps refresh rate, features a high-resolution 1.44-million dot LCD, 100% field-of-view coverage, and 1.15x maximum magnification and supports the “FAST” contrast type AF system. 

It is finished in Magnesium-alloy and Aluminum construction coupled with advanced splash and Dust Reduction System with the Supersonic Wave Filter™ (SWF) self-cleaning ultrasonic sensor unit, and comes equipped with the world's first 5-axis image stabilization system that can compensate for vertical, horizontal, and rotational camera shake

In addition to the new electronic motorized M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 12-50mm F3.5-6.3 EZ lens with quiet, linear drive AF, the OM-D is supported by an ever-expanding range of wide-angle, macro, portrait, and telephoto Micro Four Thirds M.ZUIKO DIGITAL lenses.
 System accessories include cases, straps, filters, external flash units, and mount adapters for Four Thirds System lenses and OM System lenses.

E-M5 Specifications
Product type:     Micro Four Thirds interchangeable lens system camera
Screen size:     17.3 mm (H) x 13.0 mm (V)
Sensor Type:     4/3 Live MOS Sensor
Number of pixels / Aspect ratio:     Number of effective pixels : 16.1 million pixels
Total number of pixels : Approx. 16.9 million pixels
File format     RAW (12-bit lossless compression), JPEG, RAW+JPEG, MPO(3D still)
IS System  : Built-in (Image sensor shift type for movie & still, 5-axis* image Electronic Viewfinder     : Eye-level electronic viewfinder, approx. 1.44M
Magnification Ratio : x5, x7, x10 (Default), x14
Monitor :      3.0-inch tilting OLED monitor
Upward tilting angle : up to 80 degrees / Downward tilting angle : up to 50degrees
AF System:     High-speed imager AF
ISO sensitivity     AUTO: ISO 200 - 25600 (customizable, Default 200-1600) / Manual ISO 200 - 25600, 1/3 or 1 EV steps selectable
Shutter speed:     1/4000 - 60 sec. (1/3, 1/2, or 1EV steps selectable.)
Color Temperature:     5500±400°K
Compatible external flash:     FL-50R, FL-36R, FL-300R, FL600R

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HP ENVY SPECTRE (First Look)

HP ENVY SPECTRE

This 14-inch screen Hewlett Packard’s Envy Spectre weighs only 3.9 pounds and has a thickness of 0.78-inches .  It is powered by an Intel Core i5-2467m 1.60GHz processor that comes with 4 GB of RAM and has a 128GB mSATA solid state drive. It has a USB 2.0, USB 3.0, SD card reader, Mini Display and Ethernet ports. The keyboard is backlit and the laptop features Beats Audio™ system with 2 high-performance speakers and subwoofer which can be controlled via the dial control. Spectre’s comes with WiFi, Bluetooth and WiDi connectivity.   

Main Features:
*  Multi-touch-enabled HP Imagepad allows precise 2- and 3-finger interaction
* 128GB or 256GB mSATA solid-state drive4
* Intel® Centrino® Advanced-N 6230 + Bluetooth (2x2 Wi-Fi)6
* 1 microphone-in/headphone stereo-out jack combo
* Integrated HP Wireless Audio™
* HP TrueVision HD Webcam (Skype HD capable)3

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iBox concept by ADR STUDIO.

iBox by ADR STUDIO

iBox by ADR STUDIO is a Set-Top-Box and a touch device with a 7 ” touch screen , that can also be a personal HD TV connected to the cloud with the Wi-Fi

With this device users can change channels, record a program or find a movie directly on iTunes. Users can also connect the set-top box with an iphone or ipod and make calls  or make video calls directly from the TV controlled with the touch screen.

With the iMove app users can teach iDevice gestural commands and run them directly from the TV.
To Know More, Visit: ADR STUDIO

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Mark Levinson 40th Anniversary Collection

Mark Levinson No. 52 Reference Dual Monaural Preamplifier

($6,000-$25,000)

Created to celebrate the legendary audio brand's 40th anniversary , the Collection includes the No. 52 Reference Dual-Monaural Preamplifier, the No. 585 Integrated Amplifier, the No. 519 SACD Disc Player and the No. 560 Digital Audio Processor.

Mark Levinson 40th Anniversary Collection features premium quality internal components to produce a high-quality sound for the listener. The Mark Levinson No. 52 Reference Dual Monaural Preamplifier retails for $25,000, while the No. 585 Integrated Amplifier is priced at $10,000. The No. 519 SACD Disc Player and No. 560 Digital Audio Processor are priced at $8,000 and $6.000, respectively.

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KOSS PORTA PRO KTC headphones (One Minute Review)

KOSS PORTA PRO KTC headphones

$49.99
High quality sound set sound performance designed for those with refined musical taste, the lightweight Koss Porta Pro headphones continue to be the most requested headphone on koss.com.  Constructed from Mylar, the elements are extremely rigid, minimizing mechanical distortion and ensuring exceedingly accurate sound reproduction.

Koss Porta Pros feature dynamic elements that deliver exceptionally rich, deep bass, and a remarkably wide frequency response to capture every nuance in your favorite movie or musical performance.

Key Features:

•     The ultra portable on-ear headphones
•     Comfort Zone setting on temporal pad for comfortable secure fit
•     The ultimate active headphones with a collapsible headband design for protective storage
•     Dynamic element for extended frequency response
•     Oxygen-free copper voice coils deliver deep bass and signal clarity
•     Includes a convenient carrying case for protective storage
•     Covered under the Koss Stereophones Limited Lifetime Warranty

To find out more and visit www.koss.com.

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Fujitsu STYLISTIC M350/CA2 - Android Tablet (First Look)

STYLISTIC M350/CA2

The STYLISTIC M350/CA2 equipped with a 7-inch WSVGA (1024 x 600 pixel) display and a body weighing approximately 420g, runs on Android OS, which enables rapid booting and smooth, intuitive usability through multi-touch operations.

The tablet features rapid booting and offers different character input modes-a numeric keypad, QWERTY, and hand-writing as it features Fujitsu's unique "NX! Input powered by ATOK" character input technology, which boasts especially high speed and high accuracy in recognizing kanji characters.

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iPro Lens System by Schneider Optics

iPro Lens System

Price: $199

Schneider Optics with its new iPro Lens System designed for the iPhone 4 and iPhone 4S,  takes iPhone photography or iPhotography to the next level.
The iPro Lens System is a casing for the iPhone 4/4S and users to attach lenses over the default iPhone camera lens.

Both the Wide Angle and the Fisheye Lenses use a bayonet mount to securely fasten onto the iPhone case. The iPhone case gives you the two options of attaching the handle on the left or right side of the iPhone. The handle itself safely stores your lenses and enables you to attach your iPhone to any tripod.

The system includes:

• Fisheye Lens - Captures pictures with a spectacular 165° field of view
• Wide Angle Lens - Provides an impressive 35% wider field of view
• iPhone 4/4S Case - Uses a bayonet mount to attach lenses and integrates handle attachment points on both sides
• Handle/Lens Case - Provides steady shots as a handle, stores lenses, and is also a tripod mount adapter

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Sony Cyber-shot WX50 (First Look)

Price: $200 USD 

Sony's Cyber-shot WX50 is a point-and-shoot camera with a 2.7-inch LCD. It features a 16.2-megapixel Exmor R CMOS sensor, 1080i video recording, and Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar optics with a 5x optical zoom.
The new Sony CyberShot DSC-WX50 camera also features the new "Extra High Sensitivity" technology, which minimizes unwanted noise in low-light shooting conditions. 

Sony Cyber-shot WX50

The camera has a Dual Record function, making it possible to capture 12 megapixel photos while recording a video in Full HD 1080p resolution, at 60fps. The Sony DSC-WX50 digital camera also offers image stabilization during video and still shooting and features an  "Optical Steady Shot Active Mode" which reduces blurring caused by camera shake on the move. 

Sony DSC-WX50 features
• 16.2 MP "Exmor R" CMOS sensor, 2.7-inch LCD screen
• 25mm equivalent lens with 5x optical zoom, 10x virtual zoom via "Clear Image Zoom" technology
• "Extra High Sensitivity" technology enhances low-light shooting capabilities
• Captures 12 MP equivalent still images while shooting video via "Dual-Record"
• Full HD Movie Shooting capability (1920x1080/60i) and Optical SteadyShot Active Mode
• 9 total "Picture Effects" options, allowing for creative, custom styled photographs

 Specs

• Width  -   3.63 inches
• Height  -   2.05 inches
• Depth  -   0.75 inches
• Color   -  Copper, Blue, Pink, Black, Silver
• Sensor type   -  CMOS
• Effective pixels  16.2 megapixels
• Resolution  -  230000 dots
• Max. resolution   -  1080i
• Supported video formats   -  AVCHD
• Optical zoom   -  5 x
• Internal Storage  size    - 19 MB
• Supported cards    - SD, SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo

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