Badabings: August 2009

Monday, August 31, 2009

Apple's Get a Mac ad: "Trainer"

Checkout Apple's Get a Mac ad: "Trainer" , PC got a reinforcement by hiring trainer Robert Loggia to get back in top shape, but in the end Mac still got the last laugh. Watch the clip below...

Saturday, August 29, 2009

Hand Grenade USB Flash Drive

Another USB storage for your collection, its a Hand Grenade USB Flash Drive with a 4GB of storage space. Weighs at 15 grams and measures 60mm x 30mm x 30mm. Available in White, Black, Orange and Blue. Price tag at US $20.00.

Friday, August 28, 2009

PlayStation 3 Slim - two “It Only Does Everything” commercials

Here's two new commercial "It Only Does Everything” for Sony's new slimmer and less expensive PlayStation 3 Slim. Watch the clips below....

Thursday, August 27, 2009

Samsung Blue Earth S7550

The Samsung Blue Earth S7550 is an eco-friendly mobile device in which the phone body and packaging are both made from recycled materials (plastic water bottles) and they integrated solar panels on the back.

It has 3.0-inch touchscreen, TouchWiz interface, 3.0-megapixel camera, Bluetooth, and with the eye-catchy design and the mystic blue color, it will certainly make it distinguishable.

[via phonearena]

Nokia Booklet 3G

Trying to grab a piece of the pie. Nokia has released a new netbook, the Nokia Booklet 3G. The new netbook will be working with an Intel Atom processor and will be running in Windows platform.

It features 10-inch HD display, integrated 3G/HSPA, WiFi, A-GPS and Bluetooth and 12 hours of battery life.

Nokia will release more details on the Nokia Booklet 3G Netbook on September 2nd, 2009 at Nokia World.

For other info, checkout their Press Release. Watch the clip below...

Wednesday, August 26, 2009

Apple's Get a Mac ad - "Surprise"

Checkout Apple's Get a Mac ad "Surprise", PC disguise as a Mac and tries to convince people to get a PC.

“PC tries a new way to sell Windows PCs, but, as always, fails in the end – just like a real Windows PC.”

Jessica Biel is the most dangerous celebrity on the Web

Security technology company McAfee Inc. announced that actress Jessica Biel is the most dangerous celebrity on the Web. Every time you try to search the sexy actress, the possibility of having malicious online threats, such as spyware, adware, spam, phishing, viruses and other malware are very high.

Senior vice president of McAfee Avert Labs. Jeff Green said, “Cybercriminals are star watchers too – they latch onto popular celebrities to encourage the download of malicious software in disguise. Consumers’ obsession with celebrity news and culture is harmless in theory, but one bad download can cause a lot of damage to a computer.”

Top 15 Most Dangerous Celebs Online:

Jessica Biel
Beyonce Knowles
Jennifer Aniston
Tom Brady
Jessica Simpson
Gisele Bundchen
Miley Cyrus
Megan Fox, Angelina Jolie
Ashley Tisdale
Brad Pitt
Reese Witherspoon
Britney Spears
Rihanna
Lindsay Lohan
Kim Kardashian

[photo courtesy by Stephen Lovekin/Getty Images]

Tuesday, August 25, 2009

DJ Mouse by DJ-Tech

Why not mash up and mix some music using your mouse? DJ-Tech recently unveiled their DJ Mouse which is designed to work with the company's Deckadance software.

It features a multi-function jog wheel for scratching or cuing up track. The standard mouse buttons that can be configured to control and set the software's other features like loops and samples, controlling knobs and faders or setting cue points.

It has a cool blue back-lighting effect, great for dark environment. Price tag at $79.

[via DJTech - Ohgizmo]

Monday, August 24, 2009

Terminator 4 T-600 USB memory drive

Here's SolidAlliance latest USB Flash drive, the "Terminator T-600". Measures at 27mm(W) x 45mm(D) x 12mm(H) with 2GB storage. Price tag at 15,000 Yen.

[via solidalliance]

Sunday, August 23, 2009

Duracell's myGrid charging system

Battery manufacturer Duracell unveiled their new charging system called myGrid that will charge cellphones and other devices placed on its surface.

This ultra slim charging pad is compatible with Apple’s iPods, iPod touch and the iPhone. It also work with Nokia, Motorola and BlackBerry handsets.

myGrid pad can charged up four devices at once and it can detect if the pad are being touched by hand, water or metal and it will automatically shuts off.

Duracell myGrid will be available for released on October 2009.
[Duracell]

Saturday, August 22, 2009

Datamancer: scanner disguised as a book

Here's a flatbed scanner in which Datamancer built a leather exterior cover that makes the scanner disguised like a book. It also has an interesting metal lock.

Datamancer is making a small batch of these and offering them for sale in the near future.

Friday, August 21, 2009

Kohjinsha's new EX Series

Checkout Kohjinsha's new EX Series, powered by Atom N270 (1.60GHz) with 1Gb of RAM (Max 2GB), a 945GSE Express video card, 160GB of HDD, and a widescreen 11.6” LED backlight touch panel (1366x768 resolution).

Other features include a DVD Super Multi burner, MicroSD card reader, Gigabit Ethernet (1000BASE-T/100BASE-TX/10BASE-T automatic features), Wireless LAN IEEE802.11 and bundled with Microsoft Windows ® XP Home Edition (Service Pack 3).

*EX6KX16MA model has fingerprint sensors and Bluetooth 2.0

[via Kohjinsha]

PlayStation 3 Slim Commercial - "PlayFace"

Have you seen your face while playing your game console? Sony Japan released a new PlayStation 3 Slim commercial entitled "PlayFace" which shows the reactions of people playing the new PS3. Watch the clip below...

Thursday, August 20, 2009

Metal Gear Solid Peace Walker trailer

Checkout Sony's Metal Gear Solid Peace Walker trailer - "A nine-minute excursion into Snake-on-Snake action".

Watch the clip below...

Wednesday, August 19, 2009

Sony PlayStation 3 Slim

The Sony PlayStation 3 Slim has been officially unveiled and the latest new version is 32% smaller, 36% lighter, will consume 34% less energy than its predecessor and includes a 120gb Hard Drive.

Other feature of this PS3 slim gaming console is the BRAVIA Sync, which allows you to control the PS3 XMB over HDMI through your BRAVIA TV remote.

The new Sony PlayStation 3 Slim will be released in September 2009 for 29,800 Yen ($299).

[via engadget]

Monday, August 17, 2009

U Board: work space enhancer

Keeping your work space organized, try to use U-Board. It is made for hiding your keyboard not in use and with the 5mm glass plate, it serves extra dimension to your work space. It has three USB 2.0 ports with a detachable cup holder on its side.

Price tag at Priced at 5,040 Yen ($50).

[via studio-n/techfresh]

Sunday, August 16, 2009

HP Mini 110 available now in Korean in Pink Chic, Black Swirl and White Swirl.

HP announced their 10.1-inch low-end mini notebook pc "HP Mini 110" for the Korean market. Exterior design available in Pink Chic, Black Swirl and White Swirl.

Only weighs at 1.06kg, it is powered by Intel Atom processor, 250GB HDD, 1GB of RAM, LED-backlit LCD display, Integrated Intel GMA 950 Graphics Card, Qwerty keyboard, and Syncables solution that allows you to perform 2-way synchronization between the netbook and another PC.

Price tag at 499,000(KRW).