Voya 320: a new GPS-navigator by Averatec

Averatec has released a new GPS-navigator Voya 320. Like many other compact navigation devices it combines navigation and entertainment opportunities. Voya 320 supports MP3, MP4, WMA, WMV and JPEG formats.
As for the navigation functions, there are voice and graphical guides, step by step instructions, auto rerouting and so on. The base contains 1.6 million objects. The device is equipped with a 3.5” touchscreen LCD and powered by Windows CE 4.2. The recommended price makes up $299.

TrekStor vibez

TrekStor has announced the European release of its TrekStor vibez player. This MP3-devcie was introduced at IFA 2006 show in Berlin for the first time and attracted much attention at once. The player features unusual design and an integrated 8 or 12 GB HDD. The 15 GB HDD version is scheduled for 2Q 2007.
TrekStor vibez is equipped with a 1.5” 176x132x65K color TFT LCD. The player optionally comes with an FM-tuner. It supports MP3, WMA, WMA-DRM (9 and 10), WAV, OGG and FLAC. The DJ mode automatically generates playlists arranged according to user’s mood. The built-in microphone enables the voice recorder function, and it’s possible to record music from external sources due to the line-in.
Measuring 105x50x18 mm it weighs 71 g. The player is fed by a Li-Ion battery (USB charge), which ensures up to 20 hours of playback. The recommended prices for the 8 GB and 12 GB models are €199 and €219 respectively

TABLET PC FROM FUJITSU

Tablet PC is a very comfortable means to work “while walking” due to compact size, rotating touchscreen and manuscript input. These devices are positioned between notebooks and new ultra mobile PC (UMPC). Fujitsu has offered two new models – the LifeBook T4125 and P1610. The T4125 is equipped with a 12.1” LCD, while the P1610 – with a compact 8.9” LCD.
The P1610 features a 1.2 GHz ULV Core Solo U1400 processor, a WXGA LCD, 512 MB RAM and 30 GB HDD, a fingerprints scanner, 1GB Ethernet, Wi-Fi and a battery providing 3.5 hours of continuous work (an expansion battery for 7 hours costs $45). The basic configuration is priced at $1650.

The T4215 involves more advanced CPU – Core 2 Duo 1.66 GHz to 2 ПРяб a multi-format DVD-recorder or combo-drive, 512 MB RAM, 40 GB HDD and a card-reader. However its display has XGA resolution. The basic configuration is listed for $1750. Both models are already available for order.

iPod cradle with speakers

Elecom has introduced a device designed for iPod players, it is powered by 4 AAA-type batteries.
This is a cradle equipped with integrated stereo speakers (1 Watt each). Besides there is a USB-port for PC synchronization. There are two color solutions for the cradle – white and black.

Mio C250

Mio Technology has announced the release of a car GPS-navigator Mio C250. This is a low-end model. According to the company the device comes with the simple intuitive software MioMap 3 with 7-digit zip search and a large object base. It supports the following modes: “car”, “passerby”, “bicycle” and “lorry”.
The navigator is equipped with a 3.5” touchscreen 65K color LCD and an MP3 player. Navigation opportunities are based on a GSP SiRFstarIII chipset. There is an optional TMC-module. The processor is running on 400 MHz. The battery ensures up to 4.5 hours in GPS-navigation mode. The navigator weighs some 110 g.
Mio C250 comes with one European map, optionally you can get maps of 24 European countries. The recommended price for the US makes up 169.99 pounds, i.e. $325.

HANDS-FREE PHONE FOR WEB:

Planex Communications Tokyo has released a hands-free phone for online communications, reports Nikkei Net. "Users hook it up to a personal computer with an Internet connection to hold online meetings, with no extra phone charges. The user speaks into the microphone, and the voice comes out from the speaker. To use the device, it is necessary in advance to install Skype and other communications software in the PC."

DEGENERATION

"Evolutionary theorist Oliver Curry of The London School of Economics expects a genetic upper class and a dim-witted underclass to emerge.
The human race would peak in the year 3000, he said - before a decline due to dependence on technology. Spoiled by gadgets designed to meet their every need, they could come to resemble domesticated animals.
... The descendants of the genetic upper class would be tall, slim, healthy, attractive, intelligent, and creative and a far cry from the "underclass" humans who would have evolved into dim-witted, ugly, squat goblin-like creatures.
... Social skills, such as communicating and interacting with others, could be lost, along with emotions such as love, sympathy, trust and respect. People would become less able to care for others, or perform in teams."

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