Sony Ericsson Walkman Xmini for Japanese operator KDDI

The company introduced the Sony Ericsson music phone, for the second-largest operator of Japan's KDDI, provider of services to a standard CDMA in the country rising sun.

The small size and a bright-colored shell suggests that this model focuses on the youth audience. Musical apparatus made in the form-factor Slider has a 4GB embedded memory that supports Bluetooth profile A2DP, do the same in the kit includes high-quality headphones. A distinctive feature of the phone is its small size, as well as the existence of touch control keys under the screen, which do not need to disclose the phone.



Specifications:

• Network: CDMA
• Display: 1,8 ", TFT, c resolution 240h320 points
• Embedded memory: 4 GB (available approximately 3.5 GB)
• Communication: Bluetooth, infrared
• Description: Work with e-mail, support for music services
• Dimensions: 44h75h18 mm
• Weight: 75 g

The unit will be sold only in Japan, put the information on to other countries not. In the retail chain operator apparatus appears at the end of this month.

Verizon Releases BlackBerry Storm Firmware Upgrade

Verizon Wireless has released a firmware update for its Research in Motion BlackBerry Storm device. The 4.7.0.75 update is now available via the phone's Desktop Software Manager -- accessible by connecting your phone to your PC and running BlackBerry Desktop -- and is expected to go out over-the-air by late Friday evening.

The upgrade comes amidst a storm of emotion as BlackBerry fans clash with the numerous reviewers delivering overwhelmingly negative impressions of the device. Perhaps the most attention-grabbing report has been writer David Pogue's piece in The New York Times , in which Pogue stated he hadn't "found a soul who tried this machine who wasn't appalled, baffled or both."

So can tweaked software turn the numerous naysayers around? It seems much of the critical lashing is geared more at the Storm's design and hardware, including its notably absent physical keyboard. Software issues have arisen as well, however, including Pogue's claim of constant "freezes, abrupt reboots, [and] nonresponsive controls."

The firmware update is supposed to correct some of those, including issues in switching between landscape and portrait modes as well as subpar multimedia application performance.

Some blog reports indicate Bell Canada is already one step ahead, distributing version 4.7.0.76 of the operating system.

Source : PC World

Google USB Flash Drive

Google USB Flash Drive for Christmas this year.

Detailed Product Description

• Material: PVC
• Product size: 6.34 x 3.3 x 0.84cm
• Product weight: 28g
• Flash memory: 64MB to 8GB
• USB 2.0 data transfer rate:

Read: 8Mbps
Write: 7Mbps

• 10 year data retention
• Supports Microsoft Windows98/SE、WindowsMe/2000/XP ,Linux2.4.x,Mac OS9.1/Mac OS X, Linux 2.4.X which support USB mass storage protocol

Acer and DisplayLink launched 22" USB Connected Monitor

DisplayLink and Acer today announced the availability of a new Windows Vista Aero-compatible USB computer monitor, with integrated DisplayLink technology. The 22-inch B223 screen, part of Acer's ergonomic B series family of monitors, is now shipping in Europe.

With 1680x1050 widescreen resolution monitors, Acer's new display has integrated USB ports to facilitate multiple displays easily. Using DisplayLink's DL-160 network display chip, up to six Acer B223 monitors can be connected to a single PC or laptop, via a standard USB 2.0 connection. DisplayLink's plug-and-play technology enables quick and simple one step set-up, and a five millisecond response time eliminates latency and ensures exceptional performance across multiple screens.

"At Acer, we're committed to enhancing our customers' viewing experience and mobility, and we realise that different types of users want different features and functionality from their monitors," said Oliver Ahrens, Product Business Director at Acer. "By adding DisplayLink's USB technology to our popular 22-inch displays, we're making it easy and cost-effective for computer users to add extra screens. Building on our expertise with the B series, this new addition is ideal for businesses that need to carry out document comparison activities, or put together complicated presentations, or indeed any other image- or text-intensive computer task."

The DisplayLink DL-160 network display chip embedded in Acer's new range of monitors, powers high-quality, fully-interactive 32-bit true-colour graphics, with smooth DVD video playback across a USB 2.0 connection. DisplayLink is the first company to enable the 3D capabilities of the Windows Vista Aero interface for USB-connected displays with an unparalleled user experience.





Furthermore, given Acer's success in the notebook market, the ability to easily add a larger screen is ideal for customers that require the mobility offered by a laptop, but also want the added benefits of more display space while at their desks. With the B223 monitor, it is possible to connect a laptop, wireless keyboard and mouse via a single USB 2.0 port, enabling users to simply create a mobile workstation. In addition, the height adjustment, rotation and swivel functions of the Acer B223 display make it ergonomically sound and suitable for all users.

"Since establishing our operation in Taiwan, the growth and interest in multi-monitor computing has been incredible," said Taiwan-based Andy Davis, director of worldwide strategic accounts at DisplayLink. "To have ground-breaking industry leaders, such as Acer, add DisplayLink's technology to their portfolios is a fantastic position to be in and endorses the increased demand we expect to see for these solutions."

The Acer B223 is available immediately in Europe with a recommended street price of EUR 339.