Here’s the press release for Toshiba’s Canvio portable drive in one sentence: it’s a compact,2.5-inch portable drive that tops out at 1 Terabyte. The long version? Toshiba is marketing it as a portable backup solution, and fits the drive with auto-backup software that can be set to do automated backups and easy restore functions through NTI BackupNow EZ software. But here’s what you need to know: this 1TB drive—which is rare for a 2.5-inch portable drive, compared to standard drives that usually max out at 500-640GBs—can hold up to 285,000 digital photos, 263,000 songs, or up to 820 movies. The Canvio is available in five colors and four capacities from the $120 500GB Canvio to the 1TB Canvio Plus that costs $200.
The SMX-C20UN isn’t Samsung’s first camcorder built with a lens that’s pointed upwards (this feature, called “Active Angle Lens,” was first used on Samsung’s SMX-C10 and HMX-R10 released last year), but we have to admit that this little design feature works. What’s it for? Pointed 25 degrees up, the lens position allows you to hold this small, palm-sized camcorder in a more natural position—presumably 25 degrees pointed down if you’re recording something right in front of you—to spare your wrists from aching after holding it up for long stretches.
Asus has officially launched the Eee PC 1001PX Seashell, a 10-inch netbook that, well, isn’t necessarily “unique” in terms of spec. Although the “Seashell” after the product name does give a fresh, stylish look with curved edges and a slim profile, the system is pretty standard. That’s not to say that it’s worse than anything else out there at the moment, but the list—made up of an Intel Atom N450 processor, up to 2GBs of memory, up to 250GBs of hard drive space, plus Wi-fi and Bluetooth—makes up for a notebook that runs on a very standard spec. One thing that makes this notebook stand out is its LED-backlit screen, which comes in a matte, non-glare panel that should work better outdoors than the usual reflective glass screens on most other netbooks.
Evidently, iPad clones are being released in China even before Apple launches the real deal. This latest clone is a dead ringer, with a front panel design that matches Apple’s slate, although the 10-inch screen’s dimensions look a bit skewed compared to the actual iPad. The photos also show what looks like the iPad’s iPhone interface, but it’s actually loaded with an Android-based operating system that’s been tweaked to match the iPad’s UI.
If you don’t want to lose your dog but you can’t afford to “upgrade” your pet with a GPS tracker, there’s a simpler digital solution: the Flexi PC Pet ID Tag. It’s a simple waterproof/shockproof USB drive that clips onto your pet’s collar that you can use to store your pet’s info.
