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Archive for the 'Big Boys Toys' Category

For the fans of the  1984 series AirWolf a new gizmo is available for sale on eBay. A fully functional helmet replica featuring functional LED targeting bar, speed visor, electronic switches, and battery-powered electronic Power-Pack with Belt Clip. I must say, back in the days I saw the series on TV I was a big fan and I am glad that some people still remember it and create quality gadgets inspired from it. Who knows, maybe a remake of the series will make it popular again.

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And another addition to the StarWars fans : Master Replicas created a limited edition  Shadow Stormtrooper Helmet. A must have for the fan in you. The design is awesome, looks extremely cool, not like those other helmets available on the market. The producer really put it’s heart into it.  There will be produced only 500 pieces of this cool looking gizmo and if you want it you will have to cash up an astonishing 649,99 dollars and that would be a little to much for the average fan. But, hey, if you want to be on top of you game you must have it. And if you decide to star in an upcoming Starwars movie you will have your own props to do it. Really cool.

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Laser Combat Cars

The RC Laser Combat Cars are truly a big boy toy. Featuring a handheld transmitter that controls both movement of the vehicle and the car’s IR laser. The rules of engagement are simple :the first player to hit the opponent ten times is declared victorious. If you don’t have someone to play with at that time, one of the devices can be set to AI mode, so you can fight with yourself and get prepared for when you meet your human opponent.

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The cars needs six AA batteries to work and one 9V battery each forthe controllers . The set for two players, by Hammacher Schlemmer , will be available starting September 2007 and will costs about $99.95.

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The new line of HP iPAQ is here and consists of : iPAQ 900 Business Messenger smartphone, 600 Business Navigator, the 900’s QWERTY-less , two classic handhelds : 100 and 200, “classic” meaning Wi-Fi, no cellular and a jazzed-up GPS unit 300 Travel Companion.

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HP Expands iPAQ Lineup with New Devices, Services and Accessories
NEW YORK, Sept. 5, 2007 - Extending the HP iPAQ handheld lineup with the largest product launch in the brand’s history, HP today unveiled 56 iPAQ-related products. Because it takes more than a mobile device to make a business mobile, HP introduced five mobile devices, five mobile software programs, 12 mobile services and almost three
dozen handheld accessories. The new devices offer an array of mobile features tailored for business and personal use and include a pair of 3G mobile phones, a personal navigation device and two personal digital assistants (PDAs). The new services empower IT organizations with mobile device management, software customization, location-based services and HP Total Care.

The expansion of the iPAQ product line features the following:
•HP iPAQ 900 Series Business Messenger - 3G phone(1) with QWERTY keyboard
•HP iPAQ 600 Series Business Navigator - A two-in-one 3G phone(1) and navigation device
•HP iPAQ 300 Series Travel Companion - Handheld GPS device for business and personal travel featuring graphics acceleration and available 3D maps(2)
•HP iPAQ 200 Series Enterprise Handheld - Powerful, large screen PDA with Wi-Fi(3) that is well-suited to run a broad range of business applications
•HP iPAQ 100 Series Classic Handheld - Big screen, simple synchronization with personal content, and Wi-Fi(3) connectivity make this sleek, affordable PDA an ideal phone companion
•HP iPAQ Mobile Broadband Connect - Access the Internet on an HP notebook or PC through a tethered iPAQ 3G phone for high-speed mobile broadband connectivity(1,5)

Handhelds with business services
HP’s newest mobile phones offer mobile email, voice and access to critical enterprise applications, making it easy for busy professionals to stay on top of their work.(1,3,5) Users of the feature-packed HP iPAQ 900 Series Business Messenger and HP iPAQ 600 Series Business Navigator can make calls and access the Internet in places around the world via tri-band UMTS/HSDPA and quad-band GSM/EDGE wireless technology, while integrated Wi-Fi allows for hot spot connectivity and VoIP capabilities.(1,3,5,6) On-the-go professionals also will appreciate the long battery life and turn-by-turn navigation via Assisted GPS. Both devices feature HP iPAQ Device Connect software,
simplifying high-speed connection to the Internet with a notebook PC anywhere highspeed cellular data networks are available.(1,5) In addition, built-in Voice Commander features, such as HP Voice Reply, enable hands-free emailing.(7)

The HP iPAQ 900 Series Business Messenger features an alphanumeric QWERTY thumb keyboard and a predictive text tool for fast typing. The HP iPAQ 600 Series Business Navigator features a 12-key design and is optimized for single-handed use. Its unique Smart Touch navigational wheel, embedded in the keypad, uses a simple circular motion of the thumb to scroll through email, zoom in and out of maps or browse file lists. As a two-in-one phone and navigator, the HP iPAQ 600 offers available maps and car kit for travelers needing to get places fast.(2) The HP iPAQ 600 and 900 Series both run the Microsoft Windows® Mobile 6 Professional operating system and boast a 3-megapixel camera and a bright touch screen. They also feature quick upload to Snapfish, the leading online photo service. Users can upload photos taken with an iPAQ directly to their Snapfish account over-the-air.

The HP iPAQ 900 Series Business Messenger and HP iPAQ 600 Series Business Navigator also support HP’s mobile device management solution, the HP Enterprise Mobility Suite (EMS), for easy setup and over-the-air manageability. EMS 4.0 is now shipping and will shortly be fully integrated with HP Enterprise Discovery Software to provide customers with unified asset management of their iPAQ handhelds, desktops, notebooks and server devices. With HP’s new iPAQ customization service, HP can deliver iPAQ devices configured to comply with key enterprise policies right out of the box, such as network and registry settings, content and preloaded applications.(4) HP also is working with software companies to ensure essential business applications such as email, customer relationship management (CRM), supply chain management (SCM) and mobile IP telephony applications are certified and supported.(3,6,8)

Personal Navigation Tour Guide
Ideally suited for business or personal travel, the HP iPAQ 300 Series Travel Companion’s high-resolution, 3D immersive navigation experience(2) comes complete with a premium entertainment system, Bluetooth™ phone connectivity(3) and web-based trip planning services(3) to help travelers make the most of the journey and the destination. Featuring a brilliant 800- by 480-pixel, 4.3-inch widescreen display, the HP iPAQ 300 provides resolution equivalent to full DVD-quality video. HP also has created a completely new exclusive user interface that offers fast and simple navigation. An online trip planning web portal debuting later this fall assists in tailoring travel itineraries, researching destination information and uploading routes and content to the iPAQ. Customers can also connect to a Bluetooth phone and talk hands free. In addition, customers will enjoy playing MP3 music, videos and photos and pre-installed games.

PDAs for enterprise and personal productivity
The powerhouse HP iPAQ 200 Series Enterprise Handheld, with its big VGA 4-inch touch screen, sets a new standard for enterprise PDAs. The HP iPAQ 200 Series has the processing power to run a variety of enterprise applications or third-party vertical business solutions. With integrated Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, the device offers convenient mobile connectivity and can be used as a VoIP handset.(3,6)

HP extends the classic PDA tradition with the sleek and affordable HP iPAQ 100 Series Classic Handheld, just 13 mm thin. The ideal companion to a mobile phone, this elegant new PDA is designed to fit comfortably in the hand. Its large display makes content easy to see, as it shares and synchronizes Outlook Calendar, Contacts, Tasks and media.
With Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and the latest Windows Mobile 6 operating system, the HP iPAQ 100 Series provides personal productivity and wireless connectivity - all at a great value.

via [ gizmodo ]

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Remote Control your PS3

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Even if it looks like a VoIP phone , was designed to control your  movie watching on your PS3. It’s  styled like a slider cellphone with features like a  simple navigation control system on top  that slides up to reveal advanced controls underneath. It connects to the PS3 using a USB dongle that acts as a charger and IR base station for the Darklite. I must say that the design they chose is really eye catching : blue backlit keys and glossy top. The Darklite remote will be available from the 25th of September with an estimated price of $30.

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Adrian Drake from [ Brick Frenzy ] has revealed something unique : a Decepticon created from LEGOs thats no quite a transformer. His creation is a little over 2-feet tall, it is called Blackout and is created from the original toy, a MH-53 Pave Low helicopter. The problem with it trying to conquer the Earth might be the fact that it’s transformation to a full helicopter is a little bit tricky because, being made out of LEGO’s really hinders his ability to do so in a timely manner. It’s a cool thing to have around but doesn’t fit in the Decepticon World. Other than that it’s something to have for someone that’s into transformers collectibles.

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The band new Darth Vader Transformer has arrived. From the looks of it my first impression is : “Beat that if you can …”. With this new model that transforms from the Death Star to my personal ultimate villain the competition for the best transformer just god ugly. I wonder how can you compete with a planet and someone that can use a light saber ? Who would win the battle : Darth Vader VS Optimus Prime ?. My money is on Vader.

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