• Multimedia Remote Control for Your HTPC

    Multimedia

    HTPC — or Home Theater Personal Computer — is getting more and more popular. With additional devices and large LCD TVs now have streaming features, the use of HTPC can be quite vital. It is basically a personal computer, just like an ordinary desktop PC, but created in smaller form and nicer case design to fit your living room perfectly. The one thing that has always been a problem with HTPCs is the lack of reliable multimedia remote controls. The price of quality remote control is too expensive, while cheaper ones don’t really offer all the needed features.

    Understanding this particular problem, Lenovo releases their latest multimedia remote control. The Lenovo Multimedia Remote with Keyboard is definitely the gadget you need to control HTPC and make Windows-based living room entertainment so much better. The remote control is becoming everyone’s favorite real fast, with a lot of amazing features built into the small device.

    This palm-sized device can be used to control the operations of your HTPC. It uses AA batteries to power its operations, so you wouldn’t have to worry about power source at all. The track ball on the lower part of the remote control can be used to control mouse-based operations, while the keypad on the upper side can be used easily to type things or control multimedia operations. You can find a USB Nano dongle inside the package, allowing the device to operate using 2.4GHz radio frequency smoothly. Amazing features and only $59.99 on its price tag? Definitely the gadget you should get.

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  • Transform Your IPhone into a Universal Remote

    Mobile Phones

    IPhone is definitely more than just a phone. It has been used as portable music player, Internet device, GPS system, eBook reader, credit card terminal, and many more. The fact that iPhone, both hardware and software wise, is a very flexible device is making developers and manufacturers more eager to develop different added solutions for the gadget.

    If you think you cannot use your iPhone as a universal remote control, this article will prove you otherwise. Meet Re Remote Control Accessory, an optional accessory created by New Kinetix for iPhone — and of course iPod Touch — users. This particular accessory screams coolness and great features for sure.

    The Re Remote Control can be attached to the base of the iPhone. Once you plugged the device, your screen will show buttons similar to those of universal remote controls. You can now use your iPhone to control other devices such as your BluRay player or LCD TV instantly.

    You can use the available extensive built-in IR Code database or use the device to learn new IR codes of existing remote controls. Since Re Remote Control can learn new codes, the possibilities are endless. As long as the hardware you want to control with Re Remote Control use IR-based remote control, you can easily make your iPhone learn the code in an instant.

    Re Remote Control is probably the ultimate universal remote control solution. New Kinetix will be releasing this device at the upcoming CES 2010, so be prepared for future updates.

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  • Powermat Portable Wireless Battery Charger

    Accessories

    The concept of portable charging has always amazed me; it is truly a great invention, allowing users of different gadgets to charge their devices without carrying separate charger for each gadget they own. This is why product development for wireless battery charger is getting faster, with new products and additional features being added. One of the best portable wireless battery chargers is manufactured by Powermat.

    The Powermat Portable Wireless Battery Charger looks very simple from the outside, but you shouldn’t underestimate its features. All you have to do to charge your gadgets is open the charger up and place your gadgets on top of it. It cleverly uses magnetic induction technology to charge up batteries of your gadgets by simply putting them on top of the charging pad.

    Since this is a portable wireless battery charger, the overall size of Powermat is relatively small. The foldable design is brilliant, allowing you to fold the charger when you need to carry it with you. No need to carry separate chargers, cables, or other additional accessories, since Powermat Portable Wireless Battery Charger is all you need.

    The Powermat has the ability to charge four of your portable gadgets and devices simultaneously; the charging is limited to three devices wirelessly charged while another one is charged using the built-in USB port. Since most of today’s gadgets support USB connection, the extra USB port available is useful for sure. Get Powermat Portable Wireless Battery Charger to solve all your charging problems once and for all.

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  • Sony Alpha A450: The New DSLR on the Block

    DSLR

    Sony is really serious about plunging into the market of DSLRs. After several Alpha series DSLRs and accompanying lenses being released, Sony is not showing any sign of stopping just yet. The latest Sony Alpha A450 is the new DSLR on the block, ready to rock this particular market segment with a lot of great features.

    The A450 has a 14.2-megapixel sensor with BIONZ processor. It is definitely one of the best sensor and image processor offered by Sony so far, with superb capabilities in processing vivid and crisp images and lowering noise levels. You can use ISO 12800 and still get amazing pictures easily with this new sensor and image processor.

    The 2.7-inch LCD screen may not be special in terms of size, but the quality of LCD used in Sony Alpha A450 is breathtaking for sure. You can also use the viewfinder, capable of covering 95% field of view, to compose and make the shots when it counts. Sony is increasing the development pace, since a lot of new features are also introduced in the A450 including the latest Auto HDR mode.

    To make this product complete, Sony adds other features such as an anti-shake corrector, Memory Stick and SD card slots for storage options, and a battery life of up to 1,050 shots between charges. Thinking to buy your next DSLR? The A450 is one great option you should really consider. You will have to be a bit patient though, since this camera is expected to be available on February 2010.

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