Kyocera today announced that it has developed the world’s fastest high-resolution inkjet printhead — the main imaging component used in inkjet printers — for commercial applications. The company will commence global sales of the new KJ4 Series printhead in April 2008.

The KJ4 Series offers outstanding reliability and productivity, with full-color print speeds of up to 200 meters per minute at 600 x 480 dpi, or 150 meters per minute at 600 x 600 dpi (1,000 sheets of A4 paper per minute). The KJ4 Series also offers the widest print line of any printhead in its class, spanning 4.25 inches (108 millimeters).

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The SANYO PLC-XW60 introduces the industry’s smallest compact body at only 10.4 (W) x 2.17 (H) X 7.40 (D) inches (not including protrusion parts).

Contributing to the ultra-small dimensions, SANYO developed new, lighter, miniaturized optical components, reduced the lamp size by 39% by using an optimized reflector and reduced the lens weight by 44% by adopting a new aspherical plastic lens. The reduced size and weight opens up new opportunities for on-the-go projector use in business, entertainment and education markets.

The projector is capable of projecting an extremely large image from short distances. For instance, a 100-inch image is possible from only 9 to 11 feet away, enabling the PLC-XW60 to be used in very limited spaces. Additionally, the PLC-XW60 offers simple setup functions such as a built-in sensor that automatically searches for an available input signal and automatic keystone correction for use in a wide variety of locations and situations. The projector’s guidance display allows users, either novice or experts, to quickly setup and operate the PLC-XW60.

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PQI has released the Phoenix Series ~ Turbo Immortality Edition DDR3-1600 4GB dual channel kit, with a tested operating frequency of 1688MHz at 1.54V. I wonder if those memories aren’t too high for my case

Product specifications:
Chip: Elpida 128*8 with 70nm process
Working voltage: 1.54V
Latency: 8-8-8-24
Maximum working frequency: 1688 MHz (@1.54V)
Dimension: 133.35 x 30 x 4 mm
Platform Chipset: X38

SPARKLE today Introduced the Calibre P960 Graphics Card with exclusive adjustable Dual Fly Cooling System, providing exquisite craftwork and raw DX10 performance for mainstream gamers .

The Calibre P960 Graphics Card is overclocked out of box, it features 700MHz core speed, 1850MHz shader clock and 256-bit 512MB 2000MHz GDDR3 high-speed video memory, giving DirectX 10 gamers an extra boost in performance at no extra cost. So the Calibre P960 Graphics Card can get 12635 in 3DMark06 default test, 9.6% more than the 11527 score of reference designed GeForce 9600 GT Graphics Card (As tested in SPARKLE test lab on system with following specs:3DMark 2006, 1280×1024, 75Hz, 32bit,Intel QX9650 )

Specification
Model Number	Calibre P960 Graphic Card
Graphics Processing Unit	NVIDIA GeForce 9600 GT
Core Clock	700MHz
Memory Clock	2000MHz
Memory Type	512MB GDDR3
Memory Interface	256-bit
Stream Processors	64
Shader Clock	1850MHz
Bus Type	PCI-Express 2.0
RAMDAC	400 MHz
DVI-I	Dual DVI-I
HDTV	Resolution up to 1920 X 1080i
HDCP	Yes

Transcend announces its new shock-resistant high capacity portable hard drive – the StoreJet 25 mobile.

The new Transcend StoreJet 25 mobile is lightweight (206g) and easy to carry around, with compact measurements of just 134mm by 80.8mm by 18.8mm. Inside its extra-rugged shockproof silicone outer case is a high-capacity hard drive that lets you backup and store up to 250GB of data.

To protect against data loss or damage from accidental slips or falls, the StoreJet 25 mobile meets U.S.military drop-test standards (MIL-STD-810F – Transit Drop) with advanced two-stage anti-shock technology.

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AirWalk Communications EdgePoint is a femtocell for home and small office use. The compact devices serve as low-power access points, operating in licensed spectrum, to connect mobile devices to the mobile carrier’s network via the Internet.

By deploying the compact (7 by 7 by 2 inches) femtocells at customer sites, cellular carriers can reduce the customer churn typically associated with poor reception. EdgePoint’s improved coverage encourages customers to migrate their landline home and office phones to cellular while supporting all macro network features. Also, carriers can reduce their operating costs by using existing home IP backhaul technologies for the EdgePoint traffic, eliminating the pressure to build out their networks in fringe areas.

For consumers, EdgePoint is simple to use, plugging directly into a DSL or cable broadband connection. The femtocell is programmed for their existing handsets and laptop computers. Users can guarantee good reception – including smooth handoff of calls originated on EdgePoint to the macro network, and can work with their carriers to secure service plans tailored to their needs. The EdgePoint eliminates existing landline phones and supports calls on one number, on one cellular service, all on one bill.

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Given the right conditions, it can grow edible date fruit and reach heights as great as 80 feet tall!

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SANYO debuts the Xacti CG9 MPEG-4 digital camcorder with 9.1 megapixel still image capability.

Video is recorded in MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 format encoding technology. Users can record up to one hour of video per gigabyte of available memory (TV-HQ mode) on a standard SD or SDHC memory card. SDHC cards up to a capacity of 32 gigabytes are supported. 9.1-megapixel CMOS sensor allows movies to be recorded and played back at a smooth rate of 60 fps (TV-HR mode). The CG9 captures 9.1-megapixel still photos and sequential photo setting lets you take up to 10 photos in rapid succession with a shutter speed of 5 frames per second (fps).

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PENTAX Optio V20 is a compact digital camera with a 5X zoom lens, 8.0 megapixels, and 3.0 inch LCD monitor.

Three innovative features on the Optio V20 help users optimize portrait photographs.

A Face Recognition function automatically detects and focuses on faces, then sets the optimum exposure.

Smile Capture detects the key facial expression of happy people and releases the shutter automatically.

Blink Detection reports to the user whether any subjects closed their eyes in an image, so that the shot may be recaptured if necessary.

Additional features include Auto-tracking AF for continuously focusing on a moving subject, 52MB of built-in memory, and an Auto-Macro mode that allows close-up photography as near as 4 inches (10 cm) without changing the normal focusing mode.

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G.Skill announced today the new DDR3-1800 CL7, available in 2GB dual channel kits. The DDR3-1800 HZ Series is equipped with the Antazone RamMod cooler to improve module stability and performance while operating under extreme overclocking conditions. Performance should be good but also it looks cool!

Antazone RamMod cooler specifications:

Material	Transparent Plastic
Fan Speed	7500±10%RPM
Max. Fan Air Flow	0.5CFM
Max. Fan Air Pressure	1.5mmAq
Fan Bearing	Sleeve
Noise Level	20dBA
Life Expectation	70,000 hrs
Connector	3 Pin
Warranty	2 Years

DDR3-1800 CL7 HZ Series Features:* Guaranteed clock speed of 1800MHz (PC3-14400)
* Low latency settings of 7 (CL), 7 (TRCD), 7 (TRP), 18 (TRAS)
* Lifetime warranty
* Part number: F3-14400CL7D-2GBHZ - A matching pair of 2GB kit (2 x 1GB modules)

This is the best gift for Hillary.

You want to be Barack Obama? Not you Hillary!

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Military-grade noise reduction is now available to weary travelers and consumers alike thanks to Hearing Components’ Comply NR-10 High Tech Noise Reducing Earphones. Utilizing the same patented technology used by U.S. Army helicopter crews and Special Forces, the NR-10 earphones offer superior noise reduction by preventing outside noise from interfering with the audio experience.

Engineered to maximize bass response and deliver superior sound quality, the earphones are proven to deliver 48 decibels of noise reduction. This technology blocks out more noise than the leading active noise cancellation earphones. Unlike active “noise canceling” headphones, this passive noise reduction technology incorporated into the Comply NR-10 earphones does not require separate batteries.

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Pandigital is today debuting a first-of-its kind product that combines an HDTV, digital cookbook and digital photo frame for one of the most-used areas of the home – the kitchen.

The Pandigital Kitchen HDTV/Digital Cookbook/Digital Photo Frame combines several functions into one sleek, well-designed LCD that delivers tremendous space savings. This new product can be enjoyed in the following ways:

• HDTV: This High Definition TV (1280×720 HD-ready resolution). It supports ATSC/NTSC, composite, S-Video, YPbPr and HDMI.

• Digital Cookbook: Stained, tattered cookbooks are a thing of the past. Pre-loaded recipes are included to make this Pandigital Digital Cookbook ready to use. Plus, additional recipes can be copied onto the frame’s internal memory.

• Digital Photo Frame. Copy them onto the digital photo frame’s memory via the memory card reader or by a connection to Google’s Picasa photo sharing website.

The Pandigital Kitchen HDTV/Digital Cookbook/Digital Photo Frame will be available beginning in June at a manufacturer’s suggested retail price of $399.99. (more…)

Sharp’s new line of air purifiers, models KC-C100U and KC-C150U, employ a combination of three technologies to quietly and efficiently clean and refresh the air in a home. Using a triple filtration system, Sharp’s proprietary patented Plasmacluster technology and a humidification function, these air purifiers can trap dust, pollen, mold spores and pet dander, decrease odors, and freshen and humidify the air.

The Sharp air purifiers’ triple filtration system includes a permanent washable pre-filter that traps dust and other large airborne particles; a washable active carbon filter that absorbs common household odors; and a True HEPA filter with antimicrobial coating that traps 99.97 percent of particles (as small as 0.3 microns) that pass through the filter, including pollen, smoke, dust, dust mites, dander and mold spores. The active carbon and True HEPA filters need to be replaced only every five years with average use (versus yearly for many other air purifiers), making these purifiers easy and inexpensive to maintain.

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Dog shirts made by Read My Paws with fun “green messages.” “Recycle. Adopt a Dog”.

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