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Retrode 2 Ultimate Retro Gaming PC Adapter

gadget inspector — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 14:08:51 +0000

A new gadgets that lets your old favorite games revive in your PC. The Retrode 2 Ultimate Retro Gaming PC Adapter is a little box that allows you to attach real Nintendo Super NES and Sega Genesis cartridges and controllers to your computer.

“The Retrode is the world’s most versatile (and fun!) USB adapter for vintage video games. Revive the good old 16-bit times on your computer/smartphone/tablet, using your original cartridges and controllers!” – Retrode

The Retrode 2 Ultimate Retro Gaming PC Adapter is priced $85.

Logitech reveal Joystick for iPad

gadget inspector — Fri, 26 Aug 2011 02:26:40 +0000

Logitech has recently reveal their latest Joystick for iPad that attach to the screen of iPad for gaming.

The Logitech Joystick is attaches to your iPad with suction cups that are easy to apply and easy to remove, offering a thumb-stick style game controller so you will never miss the control area anymore.

The Logitech Joystick for iPad is priced $19.99.

PlayStation Vita price at $249

gadget inspector — Wed, 08 Jun 2011 01:59:12 +0000

Sony has recently reveal their latest next generation portable entertainment PlayStation Vita (PCH-1000 series)

The PlayStation Vita features Wi-Fi model and will be available for 24,980 yen (including tax) in Japan, $249 in US and euro 249 in Europe, 3G/Wi-Fi model will be available for 29,980 yen (including tax) in Japan, $299 in US and euro 299 in Europe and successively launch in global market starting the end of 2011.

PS Vita incorporates a beautiful 5-inch multi-touch organic light emitting diode (OLED) as the front display and a unique multi-touch pad on the rear.

Also, by having both Wi-Fi and 3G network connectivity, together with various applications, PS Vita will enable infinite possibilities for users to “encounter,” “connect,” “discover,” “share” and “play” with friends wherever they are.

Sony Ericsson Xperia PLAY PlayStation phone

gadget inspector — Wed, 16 Feb 2011 04:28:16 +0000

Sony Ericsson has recently rolled-out their latest Xperia PLAY – the world’s first PlayStation certified smartphone.

The XperiaTM PLAY combines a PlayStation-quality gaming experience with the very latest Android smartphone technology. With a super fast graphics and dedicated game controls deliver the ultimate smartphone gaming experience from March 2011.

Xperia PLAY Specifications:

Camera

* 5.1 megapixel camera
* Auto focus
* Flash / Photo light
* Geo tagging
* Image stabiliser
* Send to web
* Touch focus
* Video light
* Video recording
* Video blogging

Music

* Album art
* Bluetooth™ stereo (A2DP)
* Google™ Music Player
* Music tones (MP3/AAC)
* PlayNow™ service*
* Sony Ericsson Music player
* Stereo speakers
* TrackID™ music recognition application

Internet

* Android Market™*
* Bookmarks
* Google™ search*
* Google™ Voice Search*
* Pan & zoom
* Web browser (Webkit)

Communication

* Call list
* Conference calls
* Facebook™ application (from Android Market™)
* Google™ Talk*
* Noise Shield
* Polyphonic ringtones
* Speakerphone
* Sony Ericsson Timescape™***
* Twitter™ application (from Android Market™)
* Vibrating alert

Messaging

* Android Cloud to Device messaging (C2DM)
* Conversations
* Email
* Google Mail™*
* Instant messaging
* Picture messaging (MMS)
* Predictive text input
* Sound recorder
* Text messaging (SMS)

Design

* Auto rotate
* Keyboard (onscreen, 12 key)
* Keyboard (onscreen, QWERTY)
* Picture wallpaper
* Touchscreen
* Wallpaper animation

Entertainment

* 3D games
* Dedicated gaming keys
* Flash Lite™
* Gesture gaming
* Motion gaming
* Video streaming
* YouTube™

Organiser

* Alarm clock
* Calculator
* Calendar
* Document editors
* Document readers
* E-Manual
* Flight mode
* Google Calendar™
* Google Gallery 3D™
* Infinite button
* Phone book
* Set-up Wizard
* Widget manager

Connectivity

* 3.5 mm audio jack
* aGPS
* Bluetooth™ technology
* DLNA Certified
* Google Latitude™
* Google Location Service
* Google Maps™ with Street View
* Media Transfer Protocol support
* Micro USB Connector
* Modi
* Synchronisation via Facebook™**
* Synchronisation via Google Sync™
* Synchronisation via Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync
* Synchronisation via Sony Ericsson Sync
* USB 2.0 high speed support
* Wi-Fi™
* Wi-Fi™ Hotspot functionality
* * The service is not available in all markets.
* ** Requires Facebook™ application installed on the device.

Google™ services*

* These services may not be available in every market

* Android Market™ Client
* Gmail™
* Google Calendar™
* Google Gallery 3D™
* Google Latitude™
* Google Maps™ with Street View
* Google Media Uploader
* Google Music Player™
* Google Phone-top Search
* Google Search widget
* Google Sync™
* Google Talk™
* Google Voice Search
* Set-up Wizard
* YouTube™

Screen

* 16,777,216 colour TFT
* Capacitive multi-touch
* 4 inches
* 480 x 854 pixels (FWVGA)

Accessories

* In-Box:

* Xperia™ PLAY
* Battery
* Stereo portable handsfree
* 8GB microSD™ miory card
* Charger
* Micro USB cable for charging, synchronisation and file transfer
* User documentation

Facts

* Size: 119 x 62 x 16 mm
* Weight: 175 grams
* Phone miory: up to 400 MB
* Miory card support: microSD™, up to 32 GB
* Miory card included: 8GB microSD™
* Operating systi: Google™ Android 2.3 (Gingerbread)
* Processor: 1 GHz Scorpion ARMv7

Talk time and networks

* Networks
* Talk time GSM/GPRS: Up to 8 hrs 25 min*
* Standby time GSM/GPRS: Up to 425 hrs*
* Talk time UMTS: Up to 6 hrs 25 min*
* Standby time UMTS: Up to 413 hrs*
* Talk time CDMA2000: Up to 7 hrs 40 min*
* Standby time CDMA2000: Up to 405 hrs*
* Game play time: Up to 5 hrs 35 min*
* MP3 playback: Up to 30 hrs 35 min*
* Networks
* UMTS HSPA 800, 850, 1900, 2100
* GSM GPRS/EDGE 850, 900, 1800, 1900
* UMTS HSPA 900, 2100
* GSM GPRS/EDGE 850, 900, 1800, 1900
* CDMA2000, cdmaOne, EVDO

Colour

* Black
* White

Nintendo 3DS System

gadget inspector — Mon, 24 Jan 2011 04:57:01 +0000

Nintendo 3DS system is a groundbreaking hardware release that brings 3D gaming to the handheld market for the first time. The fourth major release in the DS product line, the Nintendo 3DS utilizes 3D Slider functionality and an improved top LCD display to present a glasses-free 3D effect on compatible games, while giving players the option to moderate the effect as they see fit.

Taken together with additional features including full analog control in 3D game environments, motion and gyro sensors that transfer the movements of the handheld into the game, 3D camera functionality, an adjustable stylus and full backwards compatibility and you have not only a must-have system, but a revolution in handheld gaming.

Nintendo 3DS system is available for $249.99.

Green and Orange Nintendo DSi Bundles

gadget inspector — Wed, 24 Nov 2010 09:14:12 +0000

Nintendo is giving Black Friday a splash of color with two new bundles for its hot-selling Nintendo DSi system. For the first time, shoppers can choose an orange or green system, which will be bundled with the Mario Party DS game. The new colors go on sale on Nov. 26 and will be available while supplies last at a suggested retail price of $149.99.

New colors join Nintendo’s other great value bundles for the holidays that are being released in honor of the 25th anniversary of the Super Mario Bros. game on the NES.

These include the limited-edition red Nintendo DSi XL bundle, which features a red Nintendo DSi XL system with three iconic Super Mario Bros.-themed graphics, the Mario Kart DS game, and preloaded software titles including Brain Age Express: Arts & Letters, Brain Age Express: Math and Photo Clock at a suggested retail price of $179.99.

N-Control Avenger XBOX 360 Accessory

gadget inspector — Wed, 17 Nov 2010 07:30:12 +0000

N-Control has recently rolled-out their latest and innovative gaming accessory for Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) XBOX 360™ controller. The N-Control Avenger XBOX 360 Accessory provide users with “the ultimate gaming advantage.” The N-Control Avenger claims to be “the most sophisticated secret weapon in the gaming industry,”.

The Avenger XBOX 360 Accessory is an external adapter that houses the existing XBOX 360 controller to enhance gameplay. This accessory tightly grips the controller’s exterior surface, providing an immersive gaming experience through an intuitive user-interface. This sophisticated accessory is specially engineered for those who want to push their gaming abilities to new heights.

Kids’ R2-D2 Remote Control Watch

gadget inspector — Wed, 14 Jul 2010 06:40:56 +0000

Toy and a digital watch that’s not only tells the time, but it is also the remote control for the R2 figure.

Set includes a fully-functional watch plus the remote R2-D2 which clips to the watch strap. You can have it for $29.99 at shop.starwars.com.

Mr Jones Cyclops Special Edition Black Watch

gadget inspector — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 09:32:07 +0000

Designed by Crispin Jones, they are genuine indie products entirely conceived and executed following a singular vision. To use a cinematic analogy: most watches may be thought of as Hollywood blockbusters replete with happy ending and saccharine sentiment.

Mr Jones Watches in contrast are film noir – interested in the anti-hero and the complicated pleasures of everyday life. The Mr Jones Cyclops Special Edition Black Watch cost $184 each.

Clash of the Titans 2010 Limited-Edition

gadget inspector — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 06:37:27 +0000

Shuttle collaborate with the film “Clash of the Titans” for the launch of its 2010 collection of entertainment-oriented computers. Shuttle will release the limited-edition J series and X50 V2 that will be wrapped in a “Clash of the Titans” theme and come pre-loaded with exclusive “Clash of the Titans” content, including wallpaper and images from the film.

Press Release:

Shuttle set to kick-off the launch of its latest J Series and X50 V2 with a limited-edition PC based on Warner Bros. Pictures’ and Legendary Pictures’ high-profile epic film in 3D, “Clash of the Titans”
City of Industry, CA –FEBRUARY 16, 2010 – Shuttle, an industry leading designer and manufacturer of high-performance small form factor (SFF) PC solutions and creator of the XPC, is teaming up with the film “Clash of the Titans” for the launch of its 2010 collection of entertainment-oriented computers.

“’Clash of the Titans’ is easily one of the most high-profile films starring high-profile talent this year,” said Nicolas Villalobos, Director at Shuttle Computer Group in Los Angeles. “We’re thrilled to be rolling out our new collection of Shuttle entertainment PCs and creating a limited-edition Shuttle ‘Clash of the Titans’ PC, with touch screen and everything, alongside their film – which will now be released in 3D.”

Shuttle will kick-off the launch of its new entertainment-oriented J Series desktops and X50 V2 all-in-one PCs with a limited-edition “Clash of the Titans” PC giveaway. The limited-edition PC will be wrapped in a “Clash of the Titans” theme and come pre-loaded with exclusive “Clash of the Titans” content, including wallpaper and images from the film.

“Shuttle has come out with a collection of very distinctive and elegant lifestyle computers,” said Nicole Sedita, Warner Bros. Vice President for National Promotions. “With ‘Clash of the Titans’ being one of the premier films of the year, it’s a natural fit to work with the leader in small form factor entertainment PCs.”

“Clash of the Titans” is an epic action adventure film based on the Greek myth of Perseus. The film is directed by Louis Leterrier (“The Incredible Hulk”) and stars Sam Worthington (“Terminator Salvation,” “Avatar”) and Academy Award® nominees Liam Neeson (“Taken,” “Schindler’s List”) and Ralph Fiennes (the “Harry Potter” films, “The English Patient”). Opening April 2, 2010, the film will be released in 3D where available.

Limited-Edition “Clash of the Titans” PC Giveaway: http://us.shuttle.com/event/ClashofTheTitans/