Asus EeeBox EB1501: Tiny, With A Loud Roar

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Most nettops are pretty anemic devices, even for their limited duties as "kitchen PCs"/web machines/entertainment hubs. Occasionally though, one comes along that packs enough weight to be noteworthy. The Asus EeeBox EB1501 (via Gizmodo) is one such machine. It's packed to the brim with 2GB of RAM, a dual-core Atom N330 processor, a 250 GB HD, and Nvidia Ion graphics.

It also has an optical drive. While only a DVD-RW, the fact that it exists means a substantial amount of convenience in-and-of itself. The EB1501 also has 802.11n WiFi, 4 USB 2.0 ports (perhaps for USB monitors and speakers), an SD reader, and 5.1 audio. All in all, this EeeBox is a very solid desktop machine, in a very compact frame.

Posted on Fri, 2 Oct 2009 10:02:53 CDT | by Robert Evans

Tiny Hercules Dualpix HD720p Webcam Unveiled

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Hercules unveiled a new mini webcam for notebooks with the Hercules Dualpix HD720p. The Hercules Dualpix HD720p webcam offers 720p of high definition video capture and 5 Megapixels photo capture (interpolated).
The new Hercules webcam measures only 28 x 55.4 x 62mm.

Other features of the Hercules Dualpix HD720p include 1MP CMOS (1,280x800px), 3x zoom, microphone and USB 2.0. Read more

Posted on Fri, 28 Aug 2009 06:00:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Tiny Windows CE Pico Projector EPOQ EPP-CEP1 Unveiled

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Pocket-sized Pico Projectors are nothing new, but the EPOQ EPP-CEP1 has something interesting inside. The EPOQ EPP-CEP1 Pico Projector runs Windows CE on a Samsung ARM 9 Core 2442 at 400MHz.
This means you can directly carry and display Microsoft Office and PDF documents on the time device. The CEP1 is making you independent from a PC or Notebook.
The EPOQ CEP1, you can project images up to 50 inches onto any surface with a VGA resolution. Read more

Posted on Thu, 27 Aug 2009 02:54:21 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Logitech Unifying Receiver is Tiny

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I think one of the best innovations that Logitech has ever offered on its wireless mice and keyboards is the tiny Nano receiver that plugs into the USB port of your computer. Before the Nano receivers, it was a huge pain to fight the long flash drive looking USB receivers when plugged into a notebook.

Logitech has now gone a step further with the tiny Nano receiver and announced the Unifying Receiver. The device uses the tiny Nano receiver form factor sticking out only 8mm from the USB port. That means you can plug the thing into a notebook or the front ports of a desktop computer and not worry that it will be hit or break off. Read more

Posted on Wed, 5 Aug 2009 11:00:00 CDT | by Shane McGlaun

Pioneer Offers Tiny External Optical Drive

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Pioneer has announced a new external DVD/CD burner called the DVR-XD09 that is one of the smallest external optical drives around. The drive weighs a mere 8 ounces and has an overall size only slightly larger than a CD case. The drive connects to the Pc via USB.

Pioneer is aiming the tiny optical drive at the users of netbooks, which typically lack an optical drive. The big downside to most external solutions is that they are very large but the XD09 gets around that easily. The drive is able to write to multiple formats of CDs and DVDs. Read more

Posted on Wed, 29 Jul 2009 08:00:00 CDT | by Shane McGlaun

Tiny UMID mbook M1 Netbook available for Pre-Order

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The UMID mbook M1 is a cool new MID that looks like a notebook washed too hot. The tiny Windows XP netbook is powered by an Intel Atom CPU and has a 4.8 inch touchscreen as well as a physical keyboard.
The 4.8 inch screen actually gives you a breathtaking 1024 x 600px like most 9 inch and 10 inch netbooks out there.
Overall the measurements of the UMID mbook M1 are 6.2 x 3.7 x 0.7 inches (157 x 94 x 17mm) and the weight is 0.69 lb (313g). Read more

Posted on Sun, 24 May 2009 08:00:39 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Samsung HMX-R10 tiny HD Camcorder available for Pre-order

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Samsung unveiled at the CES 2009 a tiny new HD camcorder with a new unique design. Today Samsung announced the HMX-R10 in Korea. Amazon.com is taking pre-orders for the HMX-R10 at a price of $499.99.
The HMX-R10 has a shipping date of May 15th.

Features of the Samsung HMX-R10 include 25 degrees skewed lens for a more ergonomic hand grip position, 9MP CMOS sensor, 1920 x 1080 Full HD recording, 5x optical zoom, 2.7 inch touchscreen and SD memory card support up to 32GB. Read more

Posted on Tue, 14 Apr 2009 05:00:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

505 Games Announces Destiny of Zorro Game for Wii

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I was a huge Zorro fan when I was a kid and thought it was hilarious when he would carve the trademark "Z" into the seat of the bad guy's pants. For the first time the sword fighting legend is coming to the Nintendo Wii with a game called The Destiny of Zorro.

As you can imagine the Wii remote will become the sword as players fight the bad guys. I really hope you get to carve the Z into things. The game is set to be available at retailers this spring. Players find themselves in early 1800s Spanish California. Read more

Posted on Tue, 7 Apr 2009 11:00:00 CDT | by Shane McGlaun

Two more tiny Pico Projectors hit the Gadget Market

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Tiny LED based Pico Projectors are set to become a commodity. Hong Kong based gadget shop Brando offers two new Pico Projectors. The Retro Cuboid Tiny Handheld Projector has a case that looks like I made it myself during my time at engineering school.
The Retro Cuboid features the usual specifications for LED projectors with VGA resolution, 200:1 contrast ratio, 15-48 inch screen size and AV In. Brando sells the Retro Cuboid projector for $219.
Read more

Posted on Wed, 25 Mar 2009 03:05:20 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Tiny Pictures Radar App Launches for iPhone

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Tiny Pictures has announced the launch of its latest iPhone App called Radar. Radar allows users to share images taken with the camera integrated into the iPhone in real-time with friends. The application also supports the sharing of videos and conversations between friends.

With Radar, users of the iPhone can make images they take immediately available to friends using the application on any mobile phone on any network through a desktop website as well as through social networking sites like Facebook and Twitter. Read more

Posted on Wed, 28 Jan 2009 11:00:00 CST | by Shane McGlaun

Buffalo Unveils Tiny 802.11n Dongle

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One thing that I hate is having a dongle that sticks out of the side of my netbook, notebook, or desktop computer. Big dongles for wireless networking or mice are especially big issues for mobile users. The further a dongle sticks out of your USB port, the more chance there is that it will get broken off.

This is one of the reasons that Logitech's Nano VX notebook mouse is so cool. If you use a notebook that doesn’t offer 802.11n Wi-Fi built-in, and you don’t want a big dongle sticking out of your computer Buffalo has a new product for you. Read more

Posted on Thu, 15 Jan 2009 14:00:00 CST | by Shane McGlaun

CES 2009: DLP showcases all tiny Projectors based on the Pico Chipset

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TI's DLP Technology will showcase most of the tiny projector's its partners built based on their ultra-tiny DLP Pico Chipset at the CES 2009. DLP needs to be careful though and move their technology forward as 3M unveiled a new tiny projection platform as well that seems to allow the building of smaller projector gadgets.
The tiny DLP Pico based projectors on display include the Samsung MBP200, Optoma Pico and also the new WowWee Cinemin. DLP Technology divides the products based on their miniature projection technology in Pico Projection media player, modular Pico Projectors, and Notebook companions. Read more

Posted on Wed, 7 Jan 2009 08:40:10 CST | by Luigi Lugmayr

Tiny Bluetooth Video Camera OptiEyes for your Mobile Device

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Singapore based Geniesys Technologies offers a tiny video camera that uses Bluetooth to transmit data to a Bluetooth mobile phone or notebook.
OptiEyes is battery powered and can be used for all kinds of fun uses like spying, pet camera, toy camera or home security.
The 1.3MP Bluetooth camera measures 69 x 21 x 13.25 mm and weighs 15g. The video captured by this tiny gadget has QVGA resolution and still pictures can be taken at VGA resolution. Read more

Posted on Wed, 17 Dec 2008 07:41:07 CST | by Luigi Lugmayr

Zepto Notus A12 Mobility Notebook is Tiny

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Zepto might not be a familiar name in the States with its European offerings, but it has one sexy little ultraportable computer called the Notus A12. The tiny little computer has a 12.1 inch LED backlit WXGA 1280 x 800 LCD. The heart of the system is an Intel Low Power CPU running 800MHz.

Graphics are via Intel integrated graphics and it has 1GB of RAM, an 80GB HSS, integrated LAN port, and Wi-Fi. The CPU is an Intel A110 and the chipset used is Intel's 945GU + ICH-7. Operating system options include windows XP or Windows Vista. Read more

Posted on Mon, 8 Dec 2008 12:00:00 CST | by Shane McGlaun

Tiny Shuttle X2700N Atom is I4U Gift Idea #99

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No space? Check out the tiny Shuttle X2700N PC that is so small that you can hide it almost anywhere. Like the Asus Eee Box the Shuttle X2700N runs on an Intel Atom CPU.
Measurements of the Shuttle Atom PC are 9.8" x 7.3" x 2.8". The Shuttle X2700N appeals to Windows avoiders as it runs Foresight Linux.

Other features of the Shuttle X2700N include 1GB RAM, 120GB HDD, Wi-Fi, Intel GMA 950 graphics, and DVD drive. Read more

Posted on Tue, 25 Nov 2008 10:00:00 CST | by Luigi Lugmayr

Tiny i-Sobot Humanoid Robot on Sale for only $99.99

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The i-Sobot humanoid robot is still the world's smallest humanoid robot in production according to the Guinness Book of World Records. i-Sobot already danced onto the scene in 2007. A year ago Amazon sold the little robot for $300. Now gadget shop Hammacher and Schlemmer is selling the i-Sobot for only $99.99.

This a pretty low price for the high tech toy you are getting with the i-Sobot. Additionally Amazon still charges $179.99 for the i-Sobot robot. Read more

Posted on Sat, 1 Nov 2008 07:57:11 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

New tiny Nokia BH-804 Bluetooth Headset unveiled

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Nokia revealed its smallest Bluetooth headset to date, the Nokia Bluetooth Headset BH-804.
The BH-804 Bluetooth headset combines an aluminum case, slim lines, and a compact size.

Features of the BH-804 include advanced digital signal processing (DSP) for background noise cancellation. The new Nokia headset comes with a desk-top charger and neck strap for convenient charging, storage and carrying. Read more

Posted on Wed, 22 Oct 2008 10:24:56 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

IMOVIO iKIT tiny Linux Notebook unveiled

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IMOVIO unveiled with the iKIT a tiny Linux computer that has the size of a cell phone.
The iKIT feature highlights include 2.8 inch color QVGA screen, Marvell PXA270 312MHz CPU, QWERTY keyboard, Wi-fi, Bluetooth, 128MB ROM, 64MB RAM (User data : 12MB, User media files : 23MB), .3MP camera and microSD slot.

Measurements of the iKIT are 95 mm (L) x 65 mm (W) x 15.5 mm (H) and the weight is 113g. Read more

Posted on Tue, 21 Oct 2008 02:00:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Tiny Toyota iQ launches in Japan

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Toyota will begin sales of its new "micro-premium" car, the Toyota iQ, in Japan starting on November 20th. Toyota introduced the iQ at the IAA 2007.
A newly designed platform enables an ultra-efficient package that seats four in a vehicle 2,985mm long by 1,680mm wide by 1,500mm high.

A 1.0-liter engine offers fuel efficiency at the highest levels for its displacement, and also meets the new 2015 Japanese fuel efficiency standards under the recently introduced JC08 test cycle. Read more

Posted on Thu, 16 Oct 2008 09:00:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Tiny Indoor Hovercrafts take over Living Room

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Indoor RC helicopters have been the big hit the last two years. Here is a new tiny indoor RC toy that could be fun. Hong Kong gadget shop Brando offers what they call the world's smallest remote controlled Hovercraft.
The tiny Hovercrafts are 105mm in length and can be controlled via an iR remote control. The little boats can go forward, left and right. Read more

Posted on Mon, 13 Oct 2008 13:15:21 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Condometric Condom measures your tiny Woody

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Condoms come in all kinds of shapes and flavors, but the Condometric Condom introduces something new I have not seen before.
It features a ruler printed on the condom to let you measure how long your pecker actually is.
I guess girls will be actually the ones buying the Condometric Condom to prove to their boyfriends that they have a wee willie. Read more

Posted on Mon, 6 Oct 2008 11:03:07 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr