http://gadgetpimp.info Thu, 28 Aug 2008 11:08:55 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Filed under: GPSIn a move that we can only hope signals a trend, GPS maker Navigon has announced that real-time traffic updates will now be free for all users of its wares. For awhile now, the outfit has offered gratis traffic updates on its higher-end models, but now, it's taking ... http://gadgetpimp.info/2008/08/28/navigon-brings-gratis-real-time-traffic-updates-to-entire-product-line/ Portable USB sound cards aren't exactly popular, but then again they're pretty useful if you need something better compared to an ordinary onboard audio chip for your entertainment needs. Creative will be introducing the Sound Blaster X-Fi Go! portable USB sound card at the end of this month, featuring the ... http://gadgetpimp.info/2008/08/28/creative-sound-blaster-x-fi-go/ Filed under: Displays var digg_url = 'http://digg.com/apple/Sony_s_40_inch_ZX1_TV_is_thinner_than_iPhone_3G'; We knew Sony's new 40-inch Bravia Edge LED ZX1 was thin, 9.9-mm thin in fact (at least at the top section). But man, we didn't expect it to make the iPhone 3G slipping around the insides of our pockets look like such ... http://gadgetpimp.info/2008/08/28/iphone-3g-vs-sonys-40-inch-zx1-lcd-television-fight/ Filed under: LaptopsYou're looking at official Dell pics of its upcoming Inspiron 910 netbook nabbed from their on-line support docs. These images match the others we've seen down to the key (look, no dedicated function keys) which pretty much confirms the mini laptop's final appearance. Now if Dell could just ... http://gadgetpimp.info/2008/08/28/dells-inspirion-910-netbook-limps-a-bit-closer-to-release/ If you want thin, then Sony's the way to go wtih their KDL-40ZX1 LCD TV that measures a mere 9.9mm thin. This shaves off nearly half the depth of the previous record holder from Hitachi, and does not skimp of specifications and features either :- LED backlighting3,000:1 contrast ratio120Hz MotionFlow ... http://gadgetpimp.info/2008/08/28/sony-kdl-40zx1-is-thinnest-lcd-hdtv/ Filed under: Portable Audio, Portable VideoSony's IFA press event isn't for another couple of hours, but we managed to sneak these shots of Sony's minor refresh to its Walkman lineup. Everything is looking nice and sleek, and the screens on the S-series players we saw that were on looked sharp ... http://gadgetpimp.info/2008/08/28/new-sony-walkmans-surface-at-ifa-booth/ Filed under: Cellphones, HandheldsNothing says "I'm mad as hell about my iPhone 3G's battery life and I'm not going to take it anymore" better than blasting it out of a loudspeaker. Bonus points for that loudspeaker being integrated with a battery pack, which in turn connects to your -- you ... http://gadgetpimp.info/2008/08/28/brando-unites-external-iphone-battery-with-speaker-at-long-last/ NEC has released a couple of new all-in-one touch panel computers in the form of the 12" 12PNC-W2/B2 and the 15" 15PNC-W2/B2. Both of these will be powered by Intel's Atom Z530 1.6GHz processor, and comes with the following :- 512MB/1GB RAM80GB hard driveChoice of Windows XP Embedded or Vista ... http://gadgetpimp.info/2008/08/28/nec-all-in-one-touch-panel/ The BlackBerry Storm's packaging has been unveiled to the masses, thanks to the folks at Engadget. According to the details written on the box, the Storm will ship with an 8GB microSDHC memory card pre-installed, along with a SIM card minus Wi-Fi. Now that's a sore disappointment, since most smartphones ... http://gadgetpimp.info/2008/08/28/blackberry-storm-packaging-image/ Epson's newest projector, the EX100 is now available officially and will bring the followin features to your home/office/wherever you place it :- 2700 ANSI lumens400:1 contrast ratioNative XGA (1,024 x 768) resolutionStandard RGB, S-Video, composite and stereo connectionsWeight: 3.5 lbs 3" high form factorInterested parties can pick up the Epson ... http://gadgetpimp.info/2008/08/28/epson-ex100-projector/