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Sony Mylo Com-2 has got its first update, at last! This update brings lots of improvements to the little devices taking it to the very next level. As a matter of fact, here is a short list of features which will be added to the one already available in Sony Mylo:

• Support for video recording.
• Menu option for easier photo and video uploading.
• Function to format Memory Stick Duo™ media.
• Support for 16GB Memory Stick Duo™ media.
• Flash playback of YouTube® video.
• A security patch for a SLL vulnerability.
• Support for Windows Media® video (WMV) files.
• Support for the SHOUTcast® widget

If you want to know more or you just want to download the update, click here.

Sony Ericsson has just unveiled its new tiny USB modems called MD400 and MD400g which promise to be the smallest and fastest modems of ever. “The MD400 and MD400g are high performance and stylish devices that enable you to have all your essentials at hand even when you are out of reach from broadband at home or in the office. The USBs are simple, quick to install and the multiple technologies guarantee internet access every time,” said Johan Tysklind, marketing director mobile computing at Sony Ericsson. “The combined M2 Memory Stick Micro and the microSD slot really makes these products stand out from the crowd and the MD400g even includes a GPS receiver.”

• HSPA technology - up to 7.2Mb/s download and 2.0Mb/s upload
• First USB with combined M2 Memory Stick Micro and microSD slot
• In-built antenna complemented with an additional swivel ‘Diversity’ antenna maximizes reception performance and boosts data transmission
• Innovative mechanical design allows the swivel antenna to also protect the retractable USB connector when the modem is not in use
• USB modem - can be used in any PC, laptop or desktop
• In-built GPS receiver and GPS utility (MD400g) which can link directly in to Google Maps and mark current location
• PlayNow shortcut link - just a click away from entertainment
• Auto-install
• Auto configuration

Its features include:

• MD400 Mobile Broadband USB Modem
• MD400g Mobile Broadband GPS USB Modem
• Form : USB Modem
• Size : Compact size, 70 x 28 x 15 mm (open)
• Weight : 28g
• Memory Slot : Combo M2 Memory Stick Micro and microSD slot
• GPS (MD400g) : Integrated GPS receiver (NMEA 2.0 interface)
• HSPA : Up to 7.2 Mb/s, downlink, Up to 2.0 Mb/s, uplink
• HSPA/UMTS : Triple band 850/1900/2100 MHz
• EDGE/GPRS : Quad band 850/900/1800/1900 MHz
• Operating Systems : MS Windows 2000, XP, Vista, MAC-OS X supported
• Antenna : Dual antenna solution featuring Receiver Diversity optimisation which ensures highest possible data rates. the USB connector retracts when the swivel antenna is folded. Completely closed it covers the port
• Colours : Exquisite Ebony, Lustrous White
• Availability : Globally available Q4 2008

These USB modems should be available around Q4 2008. No word on their price yet. For more info click here.

Pioneer has just unveiled its new cheap camcorder for all of those people who want to record their important videos without spend a lot of bucks. Flip Video Mino is smaller around 40% than the previous Flip Video Ultra model, and its video quality and pocket-sized features makes it an ideal companion to those geeks who want always to have a recording device in their pocket. But let’s see its features into detail Continue reading »

Iomega has just unveiled its brand new external hard drive with 1 Terabyte of capacity to stuff movies, pics and million of songs with one click! The model sports an USB 2.0 port, one-year warranty and comes in ruby red, midnight blue or jet black. Its price is set at $269.95.

Here is the full news:

SAN DIEGO, May 29, 2008 - Iomega Corporation (NYSE: IOM), a global leader in data protection and security, today announced that stylish data security has reached the 1TB* plateau with the worldwide introduction of the Iomega® eGo™ 1TB Desktop Hard Drive.

This new single-drive HDD “Super eGo” is now available worldwide in ruby red, midnight blue, and jet black. Its design is based on the popular Iomega® eGo™ Portable Hard Drive, one of Iomega’s best-selling line of hard drives. The eGo Portable is currently available in 160GB, 250GB and 320GB capacities, and in several different colors, including new camouflage and leather-wrapped models. The new eGo Desktop model houses a 1TB, 3.5-inch hard drive with USB 2.0 connectivity that holds up to 4,000,000 photos, over 18,500 hours of music or 1,500 hours of video.**

“By applying the award-winning style of the eGo design to a desktop hard drive, Iomega is giving users a one-terabyte Super eGo that’s all about form and function, a beautiful and pleasing design for even the most data-intensive applications,” said Peter Wharton, vice president marketing, Iomega Corporation. “Today’s computer users want more style, capacity, and data security out of their computer hardware; the colorful, dependable and colossal one terabyte eGo Desktop Hard Drive delivers on all counts.”

The new 1TB eGo Desktop Hard Drive is a complete storage solution out of the box, including a license for EMC® Retrospect HD software (PC-only download) for automatic backups, scheduled backups, or on-demand backups.

Compatibility
The Iomega® eGo™ Desktop Hard Drive is compatible with Mac OS X 10.1 or higher and with Microsoft® Windows 2000 Professional, Windows XP, and Windows Vista™. EMC® Retrospect HD backup software is available for free download (PC only).

Price and Availability
The Iomega® eGo™ Desktop Hard Drive, USB 2.0, 1TB is now available worldwide for $269.95 (pricing is U.S. suggested retail) from online retailers, VARs, resellers and select retailers, as well as at www.iomega.com.

Sony has recently unveiled its new USB flash drive rich of features and highly performing. First of all let me clarify what “click” means. Basically this word is referred to its innovative, retractable design which lets users uncover and retract the USB connector for quick and easy use. I like this idea, mainly because people won’t loose their USB dongle’s cap anymore. I can’t think of how many of them I have lost during my “computer-life”! But let’s see into detail the most appealing features of this new USB dongle:

• Nice design.
• Blinky light when connected to the computer.
• Windows® ReadyBoost™ compatibility.
• 32MBps read and 11MBps write speed.
• Storage capacity from 2GB up to 8GB (what about 16GB? I am really disappointed)

If you want to know more about this USB flash drive, click here.

If you have been looking for a nice e-dictionary to use abroad with some spicy in it, namely a lot of features stuffed among its circuits, well, you quest is over. In fact, Iriver has just unleashed its D5 multimedia e-dictionary to the world. But what is it exactly? First of all, let me tell you that if you think this little device has to do with ultraportable devices then you are dead wrong. As its name suggests, it is mainly an electronic dictionary with a lot of features which turn it into something really close to a PMP than anything else (portable media player). Here is a list of its features:

• Available in black and white.
• It comes in two versions: GB ($299.99) and 4GB ($349.99).
• Included in the box: pouch, earphones, USB 2.0 cable, installation CD, and guide.
• 3-inch 480 x 272 TFT display.
• QWERTY keyboard (52 keys).
• Dictionary available: Dictionaries: Korean-English, English-English, Korean-Japanese, Korean-Chinese.
• It can read the following audio-formats: WMA, ASF, OGG, MP3.
• It can read the following video-formats: AVI (MPEG-4 SP).
• It can read the following picture-formats: JPG (3600 x 2400), GIFT (1024 x 768), BMP (1024 x 768)
• Text viewer.
• FM radio.

If you want to buy one of this lovely e-dictionary, click here.

iRex has been the first company to ever launch on the market the first e-book reader. It was not what I had dreamed of, it was not nice and sexy, it was not cheap but hey, it could read e-books, some files and take notes in a breeze. Well, despite all its downsides I really loved it. A few days ago iRex launched its new e-book reader called iLiad Book Edition e-book reader. This time the guys at iRex have decided to stuff in their little baby a lot of features and, in fact, they have included:

• 8.1-inch XGA display, 16 grayscale.
• 400MHZ XScale CPU, 64MB RAM.
• 256MB flash memory, USB, MMC, and CF slots.
• It can read PDF, HTML, TXT, Mobipocket, JPG, BMP, and PNG.
• Built-in 802.11B/G wireless capability.
• Ability to update RSS feeds.
• It allows you to read and write for up to 12 hours without recharging the battery.
• Touch sensor input.

Its price is set at €499 ($770 US). No word about its release date. If you want to know more, visit iRex website.

Ironkey has just released its new IronKey 8GB USB flash drive which promises you to be so tough, that you could even throw it under a truck without being afraid to lose any data! In fact, apart from its strong, rugged, waterproof and tamper resistant case, Ironkey is provided with some of the most secure software in the world such as: encryption keys, always-on encryption, password protection and two-factor authentication. If instead you are concerned about security while surfing you can use IronKey Private Surfing with High-Speed Tor Technology which lets you avoid all those threats which could compromise your security and private data. Reading from Ironkey Website: “Our virtual desktop customers have been eagerly awaiting IronKey 8GB drives because they are deploying large Windows desktops which rapidly wear out ordinary flash drives and most importantly need to be secured,” said John Jefferies, vice president of product marketing at IronKey. “Running virtual desktops from flash drives demands high performance with superior reliability which is why customers are choosing to deliver mobile desktops and business continuity solutions on IronKey.” Its price is set at $79. If you want to buy it, click here.