Bridgestone has been working on a new electronic paper display technology and it has delivered it. Besides all that color the new e-paper has one more useful feature, support for pen input. That’s right, you will be able to use a pen and play with it as much as you want.

The display itself is made from the Bridgestone QR-LPD electronic powder, the Wacom electromagnetic induction tablet and a color filter. Its refresh speed is what makes pen input possible. The refresh rate is 0.8 seconds compared to 15 seconds on the previous model. The device is not available yet and there’s no price for it yet. You know how it works…

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The CUBE B52HD PMP is real unlike the Zune HD which we’ve just taken a look at. The most important feature of the CUBE B52HD is its price. It will cost you just around $73 which is a great deal if your budget won’t let you purchase anything else from the competition.

The 8GB HD PMP will offer you the following:

• 5-inch HD screen
• resolution 480 x 272
• Video support: RM, RMVB, MPEG, AVI, FLV
• Audio: MP3, WMA, WAV, APE, FLAC, Ogg
• TV out
• memory expansion slot

Is that enough for your $73?

XDR955 digital wireless system

An industry leader in digital technology for music creation products, Line 6, announces the X2™ XDR955 handheld microphone system with rack-mountable receiver which is the latest addition its series of digital wireless systems. The XDR955 digital wireless system is ideal for presenters, singers and orators.

The system, which features a cardioid microphone with a transmitter at its base and a powerful rack-mountable receiver, has an extended frequency response of 10 Hz – 20 kHz for distinct voices at ranges of up to 300 feet. It is easy to set up and use and includes all rack-mounting hardware, batteries and antennas. Retails for around $859.99.

ViewSonic on Wednesday announced the release of its VT2230 LCD TV, which offers 16:9 resolutions up to 1080p, on a panel measuring 22 inches. The display is meant for use in locations where a larger set would not physically fit, such as kitchens, dens or small bedrooms. The TV achieves a 5ms response time, with 300cd/m2 brightness. Other specs include a 8,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio (1,000:1 static), and integrated tuners for ATSC, NTSC and QAM broadcasts. A single HDMI connection is provided, but also present are VGA, component, S-Video and composite inputs. The VT2230 is currently selling for $349.

Sony Japan has recently announced the upcoming release of a pair of Blu-ray Disc recorders, the 500GB BDZ-A950 and 320GB BDZ-A750. Both support the acTVila video delivery service for digital TVs in Japan, and have the ability to export recorded or downloaded content onto Sony’s portable multimedia devices, including the PSP gaming console and Walkman devices. As well, Sony says content recorded from analog broadcasts or other that does not contain copy protection signals can be sent to cellphones. The Internet-based acTVila service offers a Video Download service that lets users buy and keep recordings, the acTVila Video Full video streaming service for real-time viewing and acTVila Video Download Rental that lets users watch content for a limited time.

Two built-in terrestrial digital and analog tuners, BS digital and 110° CS, respectively, allow users to record one program while watching another and provide them with a number of recording options. Read the rest of this entry »

You may have heard of Amazon’s Kindle eBook reader that has amazed some people with its innovative way of reading electronic books, but has left others unimpressed because of its clunky operation and grayscale display.  Recently, Fujitsu has announced that it will release its version of an eBook reader that made some techies jump for joy.  For one, it displays color.

The Fujitsu FLEPia is an eBook reader that contains an 8-inch, 1024 x 768 XGA touchscreen that can display up to 260,000 colors.  It also features Bluetooth and WiFi connectivity, an SD card slot that can store up to 4GB of memory, and a 40-hour battery life.  The FLEPia displays PDF, TXT, HTML, Word, Excel and PowerPoint files, XMDF eBook formats, and virtually all image formats in color.  This eBook reader also has stereo speakers, a USB 2.0 port, and can even load Windows CE 5.0. Read the rest of this entry »

Snow goggles have come a long way when it comes to style and function.  Inspired by the trendy rimless fashion eyewear, Smith Optics created the I/O snow goggles that are not only sleek in design aesthetic, but also has interchangeable goggles.

The I/O snow goggles from Smith Optics features patented vaporator lens technology with a quick-release lens system, so you can put on the ignitor lens on cloudy and stormy days, then pop in the mirror lens during sunny days.  And unlike previous snow goggles with swappable lenses, the I/O lens fits perfectly and locks into place by way of the strap holders and two switches on top.

Due to a potential shock hazard, Lenovo has been forced to announce a recall on its ThinkVision Speakers AC Adaptor. The plastic shell of the AC Adaptor can crack, posing a risk of electric shock to consumers.

Lenovo sold the AC Adaptors as part of the ThinkVision Soundbar option. The FRU part number 89P8571 with date code 200810 is located on the back of the adaptor. Read the rest of this entry »