Fancy yourself a future Idol in the making? Do you enjoy belting out ballads and singing golden oldies? If you do, the next generation of Karaoke machines is calling your name. The features a multi-function plug and play microphone which allows you to plug it into your television and start singing your heart out. The lyrics to your chosen song appear on screen, while the music plays through your TV speaker.
The Groove Station also boasts controls for adjustments to tempo, pitch, and even a nifty ‘sex change’ function, allowing you to change from falsetto to bass in a matter of seconds. Another cool feature is the special effects mode – a function allowing singers to sound like they are singing in front of a packed audience. Also, a harmony button turns your voice into a perfect 3-part harmony, and a doubling effect creates a duet with yourself. You can also keep score of your singing – the more accurately you sing, the higher your score.
The Groove Station is powered by 4 AA batteries and comes with ten free songs to get you started. More cartridges are available – for an extra fee of course.
And unlike the original Idols show, you don’t have to worry about any snippy comments from high-strung judges. With the Groove Station, everyone loves your singing – except maybe your dog. Or your family. Or your neighbours. Or ….
Phillips has always been a market leader in all things digital. From cameras to televisions and more, Phillips has always tried to be one step ahead of its competitors. And now, Phillips has decided that the traditional digital camera and getting a tad boring, in a design and style aspect that is. So out comes a decidedly retro looking digital camera offering features as cool as its design. What Phillips has done is taken elements from old cameras of 10 to 20 years ago and developed it into a modern digital camera which weighs a mere 35 grams.
Although the company is not well known for its outstanding technical features, this new camera is definitely worth mentioning, seen as though, besides offering the usual perks, it offers some great extra features as well. Besides being rechargeable and coming with image management software and a USB cable, it also uses environmentally friendly materials and lead free construction.
The camera can also store over 200 pictures within its internal memory, shoot photos at QVGA resolution (320×240 pixels) and record videos in AVI format, all at the touch of a button. This digital camera also boasts the option of doubling as an ultra portable webcam simply by attaching it to a computer via a USB cable. Additionally, the USB interface is used for recharging the camera’s built-in batteries.
And although there is no definite pricing guide available as yet, the new retro cam should be affordable to us normal folk.
Intel recently launched their new i7 chip, and claims that it is the fastest chip in the world. There is quite a bit of truth to this statement, but with AMD now starting production on their brand new Phenom II, it looks like Intel may be facing some serious competition again for the first time in a few years.
Intel’s dominance in the market has been attributed to the fact that their CPUs are running on the 45nm standard, while AMD offerings are still running on the 65nm standard – something which is now changing, since the Phenom II will also be switching to the 45nm process.
The problem from AMD’s point of view would be the fact that Intel have been running with the 45nm standard for a little more than a year now – meaning that AMD is still left playing catch-up. However, given AMD CPUs’ lack of competitiveness in recent times, this move should give them a firmer foothold in the consumer market once more.
For the time being – AMD’s only advantage lies in their lower price offerings, but the margin compared to Intel’s pricing is fairly narrow.
More details on the Intel chip can be found on the , with some reviews of the AMD Phenom II and what we can expect . The anandtech article gets pretty technical – so keep your thinking hats on.
Imagine a pair of stylish sunglasses which allows you to watch and listen to various media files, while still offering protection from the sun. Sound crazy? Well Thanko, a leading Japanese gadget maker, has introduced another ingenious concept to their already original collection – the Thanko Media Player Sunglasses.
What is it? The Thanko Media Player Sunglasses is a nifty little gadget which allows you to play videos in MP4, AVI, and ASF formats, all through the lenses. These glasses are believed to be designed for viewing videos at about 50-inches in comparison, at about 423 x 240.
The material used for viewing the audio, video, or photo files is stored on a mini SD card. The sunglasses also allow you to connect to your computer via USB 2.0 for downloading more files. You will receive a lithium ion-battery, and four equalizer presents with your glasses.
The whole package includes the sunglasses, a remote control, an AC adaptor, ear phones, as well as a USB cable and carrying case. And if you don’t like the added features, at least you will look cool this summer.
This product is not available at the Online Shopping Portal, but you can find various other at their store.
With Christmas just a couple of months away, it is now time to start wondering about gifts and gadgets for the kids. Are you thinking about a Playstation 3, XBOX, MP4 player, or maybe even a funky laptop? With all these new and modern gadgets on the markets, you wouldn’t blame parents for completely loosing their minds this time of the year. Well, worry no more, because the coolest gadget has finally arrived. The Zero Gravity Micro R/C Car is an innovative and funky remote controlled car, which boasts the ability to perform gravity-defying moves along the wall.
Still not convinced? Well, the Micro features an advanced Venturi suction system, working similar to a vacuum cleaner. Special fans create a powerful down-force, allowing the car to stay glued to the wall. Flexible skirts around the chassis ensure that the vacuum remains sealed while performing its impressive stunts. You control the Micro using a stylish twin toggle infra-red transmitter. The vehicle itself is powered by a rechargeable battery. So all you have to do is recharge the battery and off you go.
Cars are available in red and black, with four frequencies to choose from. The Micro is a great product which allows you to have fun with fellow racers. Just remember, you may want to invest in a neck brace as well, because looking up at the ceiling all day long can become a bit strenuous.
Unfortunately this gadget is not sold at , but you can buy other cool straight from their website!
Fancy yourself a future Idol in the making? Do you enjoy belting out ballads and singing golden oldies? If you do, the next generation of Karaoke machines is calling your name. The features a multi-function plug and play microphone which allows you to plug it into your television and start singing your heart out. The lyrics to your chosen song appear on screen, while the music plays through your TV speaker.
Gadgets | Amber | 
April 21, 2009 9:36 am | 
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Phillips has always been a market leader in all things digital. From cameras to televisions and more, Phillips has always tried to be one step ahead of its competitors. And now, Phillips has decided that the traditional digital camera and getting a tad boring, in a design and style aspect that is. So out comes a decidedly retro looking digital camera offering features as cool as its design. What Phillips has done is taken elements from old cameras of 10 to 20 years ago and developed it into a modern digital camera which weighs a mere 35 grams.
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