Celestron Digital Microscope - Magnify

Need to have a close up inspection of a bug or some tiny queer looking insect which you found in your garden? With Celestron's Handheld Digital Microscope you can do that right on your computer.Lit with LEDs, this 30z device connects to the computer Via USB and provides crisp images at 400x magnification.Brilliant! However it only works with Microsoft Windows.Price $130

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Boeing 787 Dreamliner - Security Issues

Boeing new 787 Dreamliner which is due to enter service this december might need to sort out a few security issues first. Apparently the in-flight internet network which gives internet access to the passengers is also connected to the plane's control, navigation and communication systems thus making it open to hackers. How sweet! Hey Let's play "Who wants to fly(crash) the plane". Boeing says they are employing a combination of solutions such as seperation of networks and software firewalls to plug the security hole.With over 800 advance orders for the Dreamliner Boeing better get its cards in order......soon!.

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MSI PR200 YA Laptops - CES

Another one of MSI's products showcased at CES 2008 was the PR200 YA edition laptops. Featuring a 12.1 inch widescreen the laptops are available in three colours: Denim Blue, Coral Pink, and Lime Green. Other features include:

->Intel Core 2 Duo processor
->Intel GM 965 Express Chipset
->upto 4GB DDR2 Ram
->Fingerprint Reader
->Crystal Vision (ACV) technology screen
->HDMI output
->802.11n WLAN
->1.3MP camera
->250GB SATA HDD
-> Bluetooth.

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MSI GX600 - Over The Top

Taiwanese PC manufacturer MSI showcased its GX600 Extreme Edition laptop at CES 2008. Equipped with Turbo Drive Engine(TDE) technology it packs in a turbo button on the keyboard which allows users to increase the CPU speed by upto 20 percent and thereby shorten the boot time to less than 40 seconds! Other features include:

->Intel Core 2 Duo processor
->NVIDIA GeForce 8600M GT 3D graphic card
->MSI’s VIVID image technology
->Dolby approved Digital/Analog 5.1 Channel audio output
->built-in Sony/Philips Digital Interface Format connection
->High-Definition Multimedia Interface

Oh and it also has a mean flame graphic on its exterior which adds that extra bling to its already powerful, feature rich package

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Vuzix iWear AV920

Vuzix has announced an updated version of their AV920 called AV920-C. The new feature will let you view just a quadrant of a full screen instead of viewing all four players on the screen while playing multiplayer video games.

The AV920-C’s features include:

* Virtual 62” screen viewed from 9-feet
* Advanced Video Frame Buffers, allowing for up to four 62 inch virtual screens
* iWear 3D Enabled for automatic 2D/3D control as well as field sequential 3D video files
* Twin high-resolution 640×480 (920,000 pixels) LCD displays
* Flicker free 3D video support for most field sequential 3D video files
* 32-degree field of view
* 24-bit true color (16 million colors)
* 60 Hz progressive scan update rate
* Removable, integrated speakers
* AccuTilt™ viewer with 15 degrees of angle
* Console Video Splitter with NTSC, Component & HDMI video in and out.
* Daisy Chain Cable

Price $349.

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Logitech Z Cinema 2.1- Pricey

$300 for a 2.1 sound system? That is what Logitech's new Z Cinema speaker system will cost you. Features include:

- SRS® TruSurround HD™ delivers 360-degree surround sound without the need for rear speakers
- High-performance audio
- Laser-tuned drivers for less sound distortion
- One-inch tweeters, three-inch ventilated midwoofers and eight-inch long-throw, bass-reflex-enclosed subwoofer deliver accurate frequency response, detail and clarity
- Media Center remote for the PC-entertainment experience
- 24-bit USB Digital Audio cable transports data with minimal distortion
- Convenient headphone jack enables private listening
-3.5 mm auxiliary input can connect to MP3 players or other audio devices

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Edifer E3350 2.1 - All About Style

The Edifer E3350 2.1 speaker system was one of the more slick and snazzy item on display at this year's CES. Available in a variety of colours the4 E3350 would very well complement your swannky new LCD monitor.Here are the specs.

Power output: RMS 2 x 9W + 32W (THD=10%)
Signal to noise ratio (amplifier): >=85dBA
Distortion: <=0.5 Input Sensitivity: R/L: 550 +/- 50 mV (Line-in) 300 +/- 50 mV (AUX) SW: 200 +/- 50 mV (Line-in) 100 +/- 50 mV (AUX) Frequency response: R/L: 190Hz ~ 20kHz SW: 30Hz ~ 130Hz 5" woofer, 3" mid-range driver and 3/4" tweeter Wired controller with AUX input, headphone output and power indicator halo Separate bass adjustment available on subwoofer 100~240V wide range power adapter included

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