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NEC has done it yet again, releasing two more DLP projectors in the forms of the NP41 and NP61. They’re both perfect for frequent travelers, tipping the scales at a mere 3.5 pounds without sacrificing on functionality such as brightness. Shared features include :- 2300 and 3000 lumens, respectively 1600:1 contrast ratio XGA 1024 x 768 resolution BrilliantColor technology AutoSense 15-pin RGB, RCA, S-Video input connectors and audio input HD compatibility ECO Mode technology Quiet operation at less than 32dB You will be able to pick up the NEC NP61 and NP41 for $1,399 and $999, respectively. (Read the full post about ‘NEC NP41 and NP61 Projectors’…)

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by Donald Melanson, posted Aug 4th 2008 at 11:57AM While it’s possible they may one day all be replaced by pico projectors, so-called “mobile projectors” are still a mainstay for a good deal of presentation-delivering users out there, and NEC has just introduced two new models for their consideration. Weighing in at a luggable 3.5 pounds apiece, the new NP41 and NP64 DLP projectors each boast a standard 1024 x 768 resolution, along with a 1,600:1 contrast ratio, automatic keystone correction, VGA, RCA, and S-video inputs, and a promised 3,500 hours of lamp life in the projector’s eco mode. The only difference between the two, it seems, is a brighter 3,000 lumens on the NP64, compared to 2,300 on the NP41. (Read the full post about ‘NEC announces NP41, NP64 mobile projectors’…)

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by Darren Murph, posted Aug 4th 2008 at 10:40AMOddly enough, we’ve seen mouth-mounted cameras before, but those have typically been used more for sport and less for serious matters. Chinavasion, of all companies, has just introduced its very own wireless dental camera, which puts a 1.3-megapixel camera on the end of a toothbrush-like apparatus in order to snap shots and transmit them wirelessly to a nearby display. Trying to find a respectable way to talk your kid out of dental school? $103.13 should provide all the necessary grossness to sway their decision.[Via CNET]Read PermalinkEmail this17 CommentsFiled under: Digital Cameras, Misc. (Read the full post about ‘Chinavasion’s wireless dental camera enables at-home grill examinations’…)

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by Darren Murph, posted Aug 4th 2008 at 9:03AM Who knows if Popcorn Hour really is still working on a couple more HD media streamers, but its latest one is definitely up for pre-order. First whispered about a few months back, the $215 A-110 is a revamped A-100 that adds 2.5- / 3.5-inch SATA HDD and USB Slave functionality, HDMI 1.3a support (for full HD audio pass-through) and an optical S/PDIF to replace the coaxial S/PDIF socket. For those of you looking for even more flexibility, you can take a look at the outfit’s new B-110 Baseline. This “Home Theater Motherboard” arrives with the media enthusiast in mind, boasting support for HDMI 1.3a, optical / coaxial S/PDIF connectors, four USB 2.0 ports and a mini-ITX form factor. (Read the full post about ‘Popcorn Hour puts A-110 HD media streamer, B-110 mobo up for pre-order’…)

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Look, I know you love listening to the tunes in your ipod, love looking cool as you saunter down the road with earbuds plugged in, and love jogging or biking while grooving to your favorite beat. But I also know none of you would want to go deaf because of your love for digital music. Purebuds Digital Earphones are a pair of earplugs which could help prevent your going deaf–hopefully. While the more “mature” might have enough sense to tune it down a little, some of the young ‘uns might have been listening to their music in full volume. Purebuds uses something called Reverse Sound Technology which channels the noise sound AWAY from your eadrums instead of towards, helping curb cases of deafness. (Read the full post about ‘Don’t Shatter Your Eardrums, Use Purebuds’…)

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Located right smack in between new tech and old-school woodworking, the new wooden bike frames from Portland dealer Renovo seem destined to embody an age-old saying (from confused ancestors): Don’t knock wood until you try it. The R2 Hardwood Monocoque Bicycle comes with a hollow wood frame structure and its shell is bonded and mechanically fastened to the frame. The creators promise aggressive performance through lightness, as well as tight handling. Even though it’s not easy to see at first, using a wooden frame might have some advantages over other frame materials (like butted metal, carbon fiber, or titanium.) According to the Renovo site, wood absorbs vibration better than steel, so when you’re going down a tough rock-filled mountain road, the ride should be smoother. (Read the full post about ‘New Renovo Bike Frame Gives Us Wood’…)

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With the advent of flat panel displays, many homes have resorted to wall mounts for the optimal viewing position. Unfortunately, that means you will need to adjust your position in the living room whenever you want to catch a show on it, but with the CM8T15U Automated Tilt Mount, the tables have turned. You can slouch whichever way you want, and the mount will be able to adjust itself automatically to the chosen position whenever the TV is turned on. Once the TV is turned off, it will return to the low-profile mode. Neat! Tags: computers, tests, AAC, cellphone (Read the full post about ‘CM8T15U Automated Tilt Mount’…)

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Just how many megapixels can your digital camera shoot? 15? 20? Well, all those numbers mean nothing to Leaf’s latest Leaf 56-megapixel AFi 10 medium-format digital camera. Yes, it is capable of capturing a whopping 56 megapixels’ worth of visual data in a single image, which means you’ve got to have some pretty decent amount of storage solutions lest it eats up an entire memory card after what, 5 shots? The AFi 10’s True Wide Frame (TWF) 56mm x 36mm sensor is also compatible with more than 80 other large format cameras. The AFi 10 will be available sometime in Q4 this year, retailing for a massive $43,675. (Read the full post about ‘Leaf 56-megapixel AFi 10 medium-format digital camera’…)

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Guess there is no escape from the clutches of Swarovski - even the iRiver Mickey Mouse mp3 player is now available in crystal studded models. Spread across seven different colors and four patterns, these MP3 players will come in limited numbers in order to raise their exclusivity. The only difference between these new models and the vanilla versions would be the addition of 133 to 210 Swarovski crystals - otherwise, everything else inside remains the same including 1GB of memory, MP3/WMA playback and ears that function as controls. Each of these limited edition MP3 players will cost an obscene $150 (definitely not worth the bang for your buck). (Read the full post about ‘Swarovski Blings Up iRiver Mickey Mouse Player’…)

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iPhone clones are as common as the iPhone itself, but to clone one of the better selling Palm devices? That’s the case with the OQO G900 that is heavily inspired by the Palm Centro, although it takes a different route from iphone clones that fail in the hardware department, falling far short of the actual iPhone specifications. With the OQO G900, this clone actually boasts better hardware specifications such as a 624MHz processor, 128MB memory, a 2 megapixel camera, Wi-Fi connectivity and quad-band GSM/GPRS/EDGE. Pretty neat, eh? (Read the full post about ‘OQO G900 Centro Clone’…)

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