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Dell has expanded its Art House offerings with the unveiling of the (Product) Red artwork for the Dell Studio laptops, supporting The Global Fund’s fight against AIDS.

The artwork exemplifies the unique visions of artists passionate about fighting AIDS in Africa. The artwork is permanently infused into the Dell Studio laptop’s display back. Dell says it is extremely durable, resists scratches and won’t fade.

Customers can personalize their Studio laptop with original artwork by three artists: Joseph Amedokpo, Siobhan Gunning and Bruce Mau.

“Dell continually innovates through offering unique ways for people to pursue their passions and express their individual style,” said Michael Tatelman, vice president, Dell global consumer sales and marketing. “By bringing these amazing artist designs together with a meaningful cause and our technology, we create new opportunities for self-expression.”

The Dell Studio 15 starts at $649 and the Dell Studio 17 starts at $799. Dell’s (Product) Red portfolio also includes the new XPS One 24 desktop, the Dell V505W all-in-one printer, XPS and XPS M1530 laptops.

For each Dell (PRODUCT)RED design purchased , Dell contributes $20 to the Global Fund, helping to save lives and eliminate AIDS in Africa

Link: Dell

Logitech has unveiled the cordless Logitech diNovo Keyboard, Mac Edition offering a comfortable typing experience with its PerfectStroke key system.

With its high-gloss, semi-translucent Plexiglas frame, sharp angles and thin profile, the new diNovo keyboard promises to be the perfect companion to your Mac desktop, with all the buttons in the familiar Mac-style layout in a slim, easy-to-use layout.

It also offers one-touch access to Mail, Safari, iTunes, Exposé, Cover Flow, Dashboard, QuickLook and Spaces. Further, Play, Pause, Mute and Volume buttons simplify media control.

The diNovo Keyboard, Mac Edition employs Logitech’s advanced 2.4 GHz wireless technology to reduces interference, effectively eliminating delays and dropouts.

Compatible with any Mac computer, including the MacBook Air, iMac, MacBook or MacBook Pro, the Logitech diNovo Keyboard, Mac Edition cordless keyboard is available in the U.S. and Europe for $99.99.

Link: Logitech

SanDisk Corporation and Veoh Networks have announced the Veoh Web Player for SanDisk, a portable video player. Available only on SanDisk Cruzer USB flash drives, it allows viewers to browse, search, and enjoy millions of videos available through Veoh.com on any computer, without installing the application..

With the Veoh Web Player’s Library and Import features, users can easily manage their personal video collection, both online and offline. Users can schedule downloads of videos to their library to watch later. Password protection on SanDisk Cruzer USB flash drives prevents any unauthorized access to personal video files in case the drive is lost or stolen.

“The Veoh Web Player is a perfect companion for SanDisk’s Cruzer USB flash drives because our customers often want to watch videos when they’re away from home and it often isn’t possible to install software on the computer itself,” said Yaniv Lavi, Director of Product Marketing for the consumer retail business unit at SanDisk.

The Veoh Web Player for SanDisk will be available as a download for SanDisk Cruzer USB flash drives with U3 smart drive technology. U3 technology allows applications to run from a SanDisk Cruzer USB flash drive, without having to be installed on a computer.

Link: Sandisk

Nokia has announced the latest addition to its Eseries range with the new Nokia E63. Nokia says it has been designed for people who need to manage their business and personal lives equally well. Build on the foundation of the successful E71, the Nokia E63 brings the QWERTY keyboard form factor to a broader audience at a great price.

"The amazing response we have seen to the Nokia E71, which has very quickly become the best selling model in its category, let us know that we are heading in the right direction. People want a rich experience when using messaging, social networks and the Internet. With the Nokia E63 you can enjoy the web, update your status and work meaningfully with multiple email accounts," says Soren Petersen, Senior Vice President, Nokia.

With a single key press, users can switch from a view of corporate mail, appointments and intranet data, to a personal mode with a picture of friends, personal email and shortcuts to favorite hobby blogs or websites.

Nokia E63 includes Wi-Fi connectivity, easy access to Mail for Exchange and dedicated key access to contacts, calendar and email. Users can record and view images and videos on bright landscape display. They can listen to music downloaded from the Nokia Music Store, or other sources, via the standard 3.5 mm audio jack.

The Nokia E63 users also get free access to 1GB of online file storage on Ovi. It allows them to get remote access to their PC files even when their computer is offline.

Available in ruby red or ultramarine blue options, the Nokia E63 is expected to start shipping in the next few weeks for EUR 199, excluding taxes and subsidies.

Link: Nokia

Pure digital now lets you capture and share HD video in an easy and affordable way with its latest introduction - the Flip MinoHD.

The world’s smallest high definition camcorder, Flip MinoHD can record up to 60 minutes of HD video at 1280 x 720 resolution onto four gigabytes of onboard memory. The on-board application installs directly when connected to any PC or Mac. Drag-and-drop interface allows for easy browsing, playback, organizing and video archiving. You can also capture still photos from any standard or high definition video.

“Consumers have embraced Flip Video because it delivers on the promise of making video simple, affordable, and fun,” said Jonathan Kaplan, Pure Digital’s chairperson and CEO. “Flip MinoHD, along with our new FlipShare software, now make it easy for anyone to capture and share their stories in stunning HD quality.”

Flip claims the MinoHD is the first and only “designable” HD camcorder. Customers can choose from thousands of professional designs or custom-design their own Flip Mino or MinoHD at TheFlip.com with no extra cost.

You can also get your MinoHD in black at Amazon, BestBuy, WalMart and other leading retailers for $230.

Link: The Flip

Honda has unveiled its second experimental walking assist device that helps support bodyweight. It helps reduce the load on the user's legs while walking, going up and down stairs, and in a semi-crouching position. Honda claims the device is designed for people who are still capable of walking on their own.

The product has a relatively simple structure consisting of seat, frame, and shoes, and the user can put it on by simply wearing the shoes and lifting the seat into position. The structure to position the device between the user's legs minimizes the required footprint, therefore making it easier for them to maneuver.

Honda says the walking assistant offers a natural walking experience, which is achieved by changing the amount of assisting force applied to the right and left legs through the control of two motors based on the information obtained though sensors in the shoes of the device.

The company has been doing research on walking-assisted devices since 1999. Honda developed the knowledge required to develop the walking assist device from its thorough study of human walking represented by the research and development of Honda's advanced humanoid robot, ASIMO. Honda will now begin testing the device in real-world conditions to evaluate its effectiveness.

Link: Honda

ViewSonic now offers you an excellent gift for anyone on your list, including yourself. It has introduced two new 8-inch digital photo frames, the DPG801BK and the DPG807BK. The digital photo frames include cutting-edge SwifTouch touch-screen technology to provide a clutter- and smudge-free display.

The digital frames sport 800x600 high resolution screen to displays your photos in beautiful color and vivid detail. 512MB of internal memory provides ample photo, video and music storage. You can enjoy your favorite MP3 music along with your photos.

Pictures can be easily uploaded to the frames through a thumb drive, memory card, USB cable or computer. You could also zoom in up to 16 times, browse thumbnails or create an image slideshow with transition effects and audio. The hidden control buttons illuminate to show your menu selections only when needed.

The DPG801BK can display Motion JPEG, while the DPG807BK can display MPEG1, MPEG4 and Motion JPEG for video.

The DPG801BK is available for $119, while you can have DPG807BK for $159.

According to the United States FBI, a notebook computer is stolen every 53 seconds and 97% are never recovered. Seagate has now announced ‘sweeping advances’ to help secure laptop information from theft or loss with self-encrypting notebook PC hard drives.

Seagate has introduced the new Momentus FDE (full-disk encryption) notebook hard drives with up to 320GB of capacity. McAfee is to provide the software for the enterprise-wide management of notebooks with Seagate Secure hard drives.

The Momentus FDE drives feature a fast Serial ATA interface and built-in AES encryption, an AES government-grade encryption used to encrypt all hard drive information transparently and automatically.

“Delivering easy-to-use notebook security that also is cost-effective requires leading partnerships and technologies,” said Tom Major, vice president of the Personal Compute Business Unit at Seagate.

“McAfee provides leading enterprise-class, powerful encryption and strong access control technologies,” said Tony Jennings, vice president Strategic Partnerships at McAfee. “By teaming with Seagate on its new encrypting Momentus drive, we are extending additional protection tools to our customers.”

The new 320GB Momentus laptop drives are now available in 5,400-rpm and 7,200-rpm models, with the 500GB model shipping early next year.

Link: Seagate

Cygnett has unveiled GrooveNeo dock, an iPod accessory that works as a speaker system and alarm clock. With GrroveNeo, you can wake up to your favourite iPod tracks, AM/FM radio or buzzer

It features large format digital time displays and touch-sensitive keys for easy programming and operation. The dual 2.75” full-range speakers bring power & energy to every track on your playlist with real-time bass response. The easy dock & play system charges your iPod while it plays.

A full-function remote is also provided to control both your iPod and GrooveNeo. The GrooveNeo dock is available now for $90.

Link: Cygnett

Cinema duo Kat Dennings and Michael Cera (though not an item in real-life) was quite the adorable odd couple at the premiere of their new/old movie Nick And Norah's Infinite Playlist. I find them to be an odd couple since one looks like a hot, ghoulish (or supernatural) bassist for a progressive metal band, while the other, an impish, Elf-like, aspiring dentist -- under Santa’s employ -- who perpetually looks like he’s about to be hit with a pie.

MSI has recently introduced its 16-inch EX623 notebook. Based on Intel Centrino 2 Processor Technology, EX623 boasts a powerful NVIDIA  Geforce 9500M GS graphic card with 512MB VRAM.

The 16:9 golden theatrical ratio display sports a 1366x768 resolution. A built-in 2.0 mega pixel webcam and an internal mic enables you to engage in real-time sharing and wireless communication.

MSI's Exclusive Cinema Pro Technology offers consumers the finest movie viewing experience. With a simple touch of the exclusive Cinema Pro button; you may immediately switch to Movie Mode. With ECO touch sensor, you can switch among the 5 different modes - Gaming mode, Movie mode, Presentation mode, Office mode, and Turbo Battery mode.

The standard 320GB hard disk drive comes pre-loaded with Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium. EX623 is also equipped with up to 4GB of DDR2 RAM, Bluetooth, WiFi b/g/n, eSATA port, stereo speakers, subwoofer, a 3-in-1 card reader, and USB 2.0 port x3.

There is no word on availability and pricing as yet.

Link: MSI

OCZ has launched its new Solid Series of solid state drives offering consumers the latest storage technology at an affordable price. Solid series SSD drives are available in capacities of 30GB, 60GB, and 120GB. The drives feature a 2.5" design, measuring 100 x 70 x 9.3mm and weighing 77g.

With 155 MB/s and 90 MB/s read/write speeds and seek times of less than 0.35ms, OCZ claims it makes Solid series up to 10x as fast on a seek-time basis than the best performing 2.5” HDDs on the market.

The new Solid Series supports RAID and are shock resistant. The addition of a mini-USB port also makes it possible for customers to update firmware when the new version becomes available. This ensures compatibility with future platforms.

All Solid Series SSD drives are backed a two year warranty. These are not recommended for use in laptops models purchased prior to 2007.

Link: Fudzilla