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Lexmark recently announced six new printer models in the Home & Student department, as well as the Small Office Pro department. Each of these printers are very nice, of high quality, and provide many services.

The first printer comes in the Home & Student series, and is called the X4950 printer. It comes with built-in 802.11g Wi-Fi, a 2.4-inch OLED screen, which shows menus, previews, and available options, it also scans and copies documents at a 4800 x 1200 resolution, outputs at 30 pages per minute in black, or 27 per minute in color. This printer is set to be available sometime in September for $150.

Next up we have the X6650, which comes with a slightly smaller display screen, measuring out at 2-inches, however, it comes with the ability to fax. Similarly to the X4950, it also has Wi-Fi. However, it prints at a slower rate, 25 pages per minute in black and 18 per minute in color.

The base unit in this series is the X5650, which comes with the same features as the X6650, but it doesn’t come with Wi-Fi. The X6650 will sell for $130, and the previously mentioned X5650 will retail for $100.

The next 3 printers are in the Office Pro series, and they are similar to the aforementioned printers, except they come with a few extra features. The X7675, is similar to the X4950, except it comes with Ethernet, faxing, and prints a bit faster at 32 pages per minute. It is set to cost $200.

The next printer, the X4975 loses the Ethernet and faxing support, but it can print on both sides, and only costs $180.

Last up we have the X6675, which prints a bit slower, at 25 pages per minute in black ink, and 18 in color. However, it does come with faxing and Wi Fi. The X6675 is set to retail for $150.

As you can see, each of these printers come with something unique, so it will be easy to choose the printer that fits your needs.

Via [Electronista]

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Here’s a new twist on your earbuds or cupped headphones - Air Drives, which clip over the ears but don’t actually go in the ear canals. Using a new technique called InAir, they transmit surprisingly good sound without damaging the listener’s hearing.

Frankly, I was a little skeptical because I’m very fussy about my audio experience and inseparable from my V-Modas, Shure’s and Bose earbuds with noise-cancelling technology, but after trying these out, I’m a convert. (To read more about the science behind this technology, check out this page on the site.)

Athletes are already using the Air Drives since they allow in ambient nosie - essential for joggers - and of course the nautral audience for these are kids,who haven’t yet damaged their hearing . (Too many concerts,standing side-stage, have pretty much blown it for me but I’d be glad not to get Tinnitus at this point.)

One of the things in this year’s tour that is really making an impression on me is riders choosing to make their bike heavier.  Normally, cyclists (or any endurance athletes) strive to have nothing extra.  No cost is too big, no weight savings too small.  So when you have more and more Tour riders choosing to put a Garmin GPS and a PowerTap hub, it deserves a closer look.

I had the chance to interview Jake Jacobson, Garmin’s Senior Media Relations Specialist, who is actually in France with the Tour riders, the lucky guy.  He was gracious enough to answer my questions despite moving from town to town in the French countryside following the action.

I’ll point out here that saying Garmin’s hundreds of thousands of dollar investment in the Garmin-Chipotle team was a move into a niche market was probably not the wisest of moves for me.  Luckily, Jake didn’t hold against me and was gracious enough to answer anyway.

Gadgetell:  What does the Garmin team like most about their Edge 705?  What competitive advantage do they feel they get from this gear?

Jacobson:  The cyclists and staff of Team Garmin appreciate the options and data provided to them by the Edge 705. As David Millar and other cyclists have said on several occasions, they simply want as much information as possible and the flexibility to display it and analyze it as they see fit. And whether they’re glancing down at their power metrics during a time trial or studying their stats hours after the ride is over, Team Garmin has embraced the training and racing advantages offered by the Edge 705.

Gadgetell: Garmin’s sponsorship of a team is a pretty big move as is expanding the edge line to four units, where does Garmin see this niche headed?

Jacobson: These days, describing cycling and/or the fitness world as “niche” marketing is a bit of an understatement. During the three weeks of the Tour de France, more than 20 million roadside fans and 110 million daily television viewers are expected to watch extensive coverage of Team Garmin. Each year, cycling coverage reaches 4 billion people, a number that is sure to grow as cycling emerges as an easy and enjoyable solution to global challenges associated with the environment and health issues. Riding a bike helps you “go green” and get exercise at the same time. The benefits of GPS-based data when using the Edge and/or Forerunner products quickly become evident whether users are participating in a walk on the weekend or the world’s biggest endurance race.

Gadgetell: Historically, cycling companies and tech companies to some extent, have shunned working with other makers.  Garmin has broken this idea with the ANT+Sport wireless concept that connects the Garmin unit with other products.  Who else will be offering components that support this connectivity? 

Jacobson: Because ANT+ is an open protocol, we welcome component makers to work with us in creating compatible devices. Currently SRM, Saris and Quarq are enjoying the benefits of working with ANT+, and interest grows with each day that the Edge 705 turns heads on the Tour de France.

Big thanks go out to Jake and Garmin for taking time out of their busy Tour schedule.

Company site: [Garmin]

Photo by Jerzy Snowman

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HTC T-Mobile Shadow is not just a cell phone but also a complete entertainment device. Sporting a big and bright 2.6” color display, HTC T-Mobile Shadow comes with a built-in instant messaging. Offering you an enhanced myFavesSM experience, HTC T-Mobile Shadow incorporates a 2.0 mega pixel digital camera.

Features

• Integrated multiple e-mail accounts.
• Windows Mobile 6 Standard OS.
• Internet Explore Web Browser.
• T-Mobile Network.
• MS Pocket Office.

With its ground breaking smartphone slider design, HTC T-Mobile Shadow Cell Phone enables you to play music, video and share images. HTC T-Mobile Shadow features a power assisted vertical slider with 20 key dial and messaging input. T-Mobile Shadow comes in two beautiful colors like bronze and sage.

Price and Availability

HTC T-Mobile Shadow is available at a price of $ 149.00.

Source: HTC

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Now, enjoy printing your photos by simply following the user friendly on-screen guidance on Panasonic KX-PX20M Photo Printer. The Printer offers a simple operating mode for the people who think printing is a tough job. Offering a wide-view angle and about 230000 pixels colors, Panasonic KX-PX20M Photo Printer is one of the most advanced photo printers available in the market.

Features

• 16:9 Wide Print.
• Photo Editing.
• Digital Processing Effects.
• On-Screen Guidance.

Panasonic KX-PX20M Photo Printer offers various easy-to-use options for an excellent photo printing. Its innovative function like the Simultaneous Print and View enables you to view your images as slide show while you print. Panasonic KX-PX20M Photo Printer comes optimized for Panasonic Lumix digital cameras to deliver true-to-life photo prints.

Price and Availability

Panasonic KX-PX20M Photo Printer is available at a price of $ 199.95.

Source: Panasonic

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One of my favorite blogs ev-ah is the fabulous Mimi Smartypants. But being a laid-back, non-techie type of lady, she refuses to admit she even has a blog (she prefers the term “online diary”) so it’s not too surprising that RSS has passed her by.

Since I became obsessed with Google Reader earlier this year, I’ve found it more and more of a hassle to have to call by her website every week and check for updates, so I was delighted to find out about a free service called Page 2 Rss, which is simple, brilliant, and… simply brilliant.

You just go to the site, add the URL of a website you want to keep an eye on, and Page 2 creates an RSS feed for the site which you can add to the feed reader of your choice. It couldn’t be easier to use, and I can vouch for the fact that it works really well. I’m impressed!

Via Geekbrief TV.

Sporting a 2.5-inch lcd monitor, Pentax Optio A40 is a compact and lightweight camera launched by Pentax. Get blur-free shots with Pentax Optio A40 that features a Natural Skin Tone mode and a Half-length Portrait mode. This digital camera works efficiently using a rechargeable D-LI8 Lithium-ion battery.

Features

• 12.0 Megapixel CCD.
• Enhanced Face Recognition Auto Focus.
• Triple Shake Reduction Technology.
• Intelligent Zoom Function.

Enjoy capturing high-quality movies with anti-shake and editing functions of Pentax Optio A40. This new camera also incorporates dynamic range adjustments to highlight and shadow area properly. Its wide range of automatic and manual exposure modes includes manual exposure and shutter priority modes.

Price and Availability

Pentax Optio A40 is available at a price of $ 257.20.

Source: Pentex

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Virgin Mobile has returned with a bang through their new cell phone model Virgin Mobile Slash. This slider phone loads everything you desire to have in your cell phone. Sporting a full color screen, Virgin Mobile Slash is considered as the first Samsung handset for the MVNO carrier.

Features

• Bluetooth Wireless Technology.
• Text Messaging.
• Camera Phone.
• Web Browsing.
• Voice Dialing.

Enjoy downloading stuffs like real music ring tones, games, graphics and Chat Park using the smart and trendy Virgin Mobile Slash. With Virgin Mobile Slash you get a talk time of up to 3.5 hours and standby time of up to 170 hours. This new cell phone from Virgin Mobiles measures 3.8” x 1.8” x 0.7” inches and weighs just 3 oz.

Price and Availability

Virgin Mobile Slash is available at a price of $ 79.99.

Source: Virginmobileusa

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With the Star Wars trilogy (and yes it’s just a trilogy) being what it is, they can slap their name on pretty much anything they like.  That includes this shiny new mp3 player.  It may not have anything special about it, it is after all just a random nameless MP3 player.  However, it has Darth Vader slapped on the front giving it lots more geek appeal.  Why they couldn’t just do something cool with a normal ipod, we’ll never know.  Yet, I’m sure plenty will line up to pick up one of these slightly generic MP3 players.

Unfortunately it’s sold out on Amazon and if you’d like to try to get a hold of it, you have to jump through a couple of hoops to get it.  I’m always scared when  a site asks me to list the maximum price I’m willing to pay before they tell me the price.  It is being sold through IMC Toys and there is no date as to when these will be available again.  The MP3 speccs are pretty bland, it has 512MB and a radio function, nothing all that exciting there.  You can attempt to get one by going here.

Source: ohgizmo

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Now, get the power to flaunt your favorite photographs in an easy to carry Coby DP-151 Digital Photo Keychain. Having a 1.5-inch display screen, Coby DP-151 Digital Photo Keychain offers an excellent display resolution of 128 x 128. This digital keychain supports formats like JPG, GIF and BMP.

Features

• Photo Slideshow Mode.
• USB Port for fast file transfers.
• Displays JPEG, GIF and BMP photo files.
• Integrated Rechargeable lithium-ion battery.

Coby DP-151 Digital Photo Keychain supports various languages like English, German, French, Italian, Spanish, Portugese, Polish and Dutch. Coby DP-151 Digital Photo Keychain comes fitted with a battery having a life of 2200Mah and Photo View Time of 3 hours.

Availability

Coby DP-151 Digital Photo Keychain is available in three colors; black, red and blue.

Source: Coby

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