IDAPT introduced its multi-charger 'innovative adapter' during CeBIT 2008, which is designed to charge a variety of digital devices at once including handset, mp3 player, digital camera and mobile game machine. Suggested price is 49.94(EUR).
ASUS unveiled its portable navigation device 'R700t' with 3D map during CeBIT 2008. Adopting a 4.3-inch touchscreen with 480 x 272 resolution, the R700t supports mp3 playback, Bluetooth 2.0 and microSD card slot.
Samsung's statement today that it would no longer proceed with its BD-UP5500 player doesn't come as a surprise given Toshiba's withdrawal from the HD DVD format. The player was announced at the 2008 International Consumer Electronics Show in January.
The company's statement today notes that "now that Blu-ray has been chosen as the next-generation format, the consumer can move forward with confidence and enjoy the incredible experience that Blu-ray offers. Samsung believes that a multi-format player like the current BD-UP5000 Duo HD Player (Duo) offers the best and only solution for consumers that want access to all available High-Definition (HD) titles in the short term. It remains a practical solution, but the window of opportunity is smaller than it was before. In light of recent announcements, Samsung will not introduce the BD-UP5500 Duo HD Player."
The BD-UP5500 was due by late spring--which makes me all the more curious about Samsung's move with this particular announcement. Presumably, it's not just consumers who benefit knowing that Blu-ray is now the one disc format to rule them all.
Nonetheless, I find it surprising that Samsung, in announcing it was canceling the BD-UP5500, didn't also take the chance to tout a timeline for its next revised, Blu-ray-only player...you know, the one that would have support for BD Live (already announced for upcoming Sony Blu-ray players, due in summer and fall). Right now--knowing such models are on the way--it's hard to recommend any of the existing Blu-ray Disc players currently on the market, including ones like the BD-P1400, an early player that doesn’t even support Bonus View.
Other surprises: Samsung mentioned nothing about the BD-UP5000's free-falling price--it launched at the tail end of 2007 at $800, and now can be found for just $600 at retailers like B&H Photo and Vann's. Nor did Samsung mention how long it expected the BD-UP5000 to be available; the company originally planned to replace the BD-UP5000 with the BD-UP5500, which makes me wonder about the BD-UP5000's current supply in the retail channel--and how long Samsung plans to continue manufacturing it before replacing it with a new Blu-ray-only player.
A long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away, some Yoda-brained boffin created a few USB memory sticks resembling some of the greatest heroes and villains in the classic Star Wars universe. And now, thanks to our intrepid product scouts, these limited edition gadgets are here on Fireboxooine.
Star Wars Mimobots are ultra-cool, highly collectable little gizmos that make rival storage solutions look about as impressive as Hayden Christensen's acting. Standing just over 2" tall, these cutesy characters are as eye-catching as they are functional. They even come with their own mini suits to protect them from wear and tear, dangling keys and Imperial garbage compactors.
Let R2D2 upload files to your computer!
Cool Star Wars icons for your desktop!
Series one collection...pop off the tops!
L-R: Boba Fett, Han Solo, Princess Leia and Luke Skywalker
Today at CeBIT, Logitech unveiled the company’s first wireless stereo headset designed for Internet calling with a PC: the Logitech ClearChat PC Wireless headset. The Logitech ClearChat PC Wireless headset combines high-performance stereo audio with 2.4 GHz wireless technology, allowing people the freedom to move around when they make VoIP calls – no wires attached. The Logitech ClearChat PC Wireless enables people to move freely up to 33 feet (10 meters) from their computer. With the included USB transmitter, the headset effortlessly connects to a PC or Mac computer right out of the box – no software or pairing required. 
By Andrew Liszewski
Nothing makes you look like you’re ready for business than carrying an attache case. Even if you only use it to hold your lunch, people will still think you’re on your way to some important meeting with a bunch of corporate bigwigs. So imagine what carrying a carbon fiber version would do for your image? The G3 Carbon Attache from Nikola not only has a sleek design, but the carbon fiber outer finish will make you look like an international spy en-route to an assassination.
The G3 can also be customized with different feature options but the top of the line model will set you back about $3,600. It’s not cheap, but it’s not ridiculously expensive either. However if you want to look like you’re important but are on a tight budget, here’s some free advice. Just get a cheap attache case and a pair of handcuffs. If you walk around with an attache that’s handcuffed to your wrist people will think you’re important enough to carry launch codes, mountains of diamonds or even the results of the Oscar voting.
