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Archive for July, 2008

Thursday
Jul 17,2008

Samson releases StudioDock 3i for iPod

Samson released its StudioDock 3i USB studio monitor speakers with a built-in iPod dock. The speakers also have a USB interface on the rear panel that allows other USB devices or computers to play their audio content. For more traditional sources, the desktop speaker system has an RCA input on the rear, as well as an 3.5mm auxiliary input jack on the front panel, right next to the a headphone output jack. The system’s output is 30W, divided between the two 3.25-inch copolymer woofers with Santoprene surrounds that is also magnetically shielded. The high frequencies are reproduced thanks to a pair of integrated one-inch silk-dome tweeters with neodymium magnets. Sound quality is further ensured by passive crossovers that use a multi-pole design. All are housed in a damped, vented cabinet made of solid Medium Density Fiberboard.

A USB cable and 6.6 feet of 18-gague speaker cable to connect the two speakers is included. The iPod dock will charge the device, but it is not known whether the StudioDock will be compatible with the iPhone and recently release iPhone 3G. The StudioDock 3i is available now, priced at $150 for the pair of speakers

Tuesday
Jul 15,2008

HP A630 4.8-inch touch LCD

HP reveal three new Photosmart printers that include an allegedly record-setting model. The A630’s  is the largest of any totable photo printer and allows upwards of 300 potential editing touches to be made to photos on the printer itself; a simpler A530 model goes with a smaller screen but is characterized as the least expensive photo printer capable of larger 5-by-7 inch prints. Both optionally support Bluetooth for cameraphones and similarly wireless devices, and will arrive in August for prices of $149 for the A630 and $99 for the A530.

The Photosmart D5460 upgrades earlier multi-function models and prints both photos as well as “laser-quality” text documents, according to HP. It also prints labels directly to supporting CDs and DVDs.

Mercedes SL65 AMG Black Series

Monday
Jul 14,2008

 SL65 AMG Black Series

 SL65 AMG Black Series

Mercedes have released their newest super car, the  which is based on the 2009 SL Series. The Mercedes SL65 AMG Black Series is meant to replace the Mercedes McLaren SLR which will be discontinued next year with a special Speedster version due out this fall. The SL65 AMG Black Series features a carbon fiber hood and trunk and forgoes the convertible roof for a more solid carbon fiber roof with a roll bar the use of carbon fiber saves two hundred and fifty . It uses a six liter V12 engine which features dual turbochargers which gives it a total horsepower of six hundred and sixty one and a top speed of three hundred and twenty kilometers an hour. Deliveries of the Mercedes SL65 AMG Black Series are expected to begin early next year.

Monday
Jul 14,2008

 Harry Winston Premier Excenter Perpetual Calendar

Harry Winston have released a limited edition model called the Premier Excenter Perpetual Calendar. The Harry Winston Excenter was amongst the first watches to feature retrograde indicators. The Harry Winston Premier Excenter Perpetual Calendar features an open dial allowing one to see the interior workings of the movement and has a platinum case. Only twenty pieces of the Harry Winston Premier Excenter Perpetual Calendar will be made and will be available exclusively from Harry Winston stores.

Waves iGTR Guitar Processor

Monday
Jul 14,2008

 Waves iGTR Guitar Processor

Guitar amp inside your pocket? Now it’s possible with this brand new processor, Waves iGTR. Featuring virtual amp sound profile such as “warm”, “normal”, and “bright”, it is also completed with AUX jack, so you can connect it to the MP3 players and enjoy the music. Tagged at $80, the iGTR is powered by AAA batteries.