Wowee Roboquad ($TBA)

Features

• Identifies motion within a range of approximately 10 feet. Once identified Roboquad can pursue the moving object
• Four purpose-designed legs and chassis enable Roboquad to move in any direction and on any surface
• The Roboquad's main theme is fast movement in nearly any ground based direction and it is capable of 3 speeds of movement
• Reacts quickly to its environment
• Head sweeps the room with a tightly focused infrared beam
• The Roboquad can even identify the sizes of objects
• It is sensitive enough to detect the fine details in its environment like the edges of doorways
• Eyes light up in dark
• Long battery life

ASUS W5fe (£1,300)

Specifications

Intel® Centrino® Duo Mobile Technology

- Intel® Core™2 Duo Processors T7600/T7400/T7200/T5600/T5500

- Mobile Intel® 945GM Express Chipset

- Intel® PRO/Wireless 3945ABG Network Connection

Genuine Windows® Vista

- Genuine Windows® Vista Home Premium

DDR2 533/667 MHz, up to 1536 MB

12.1" WXGA Color Shine & Crystal Shine LCD, ASUS Splendid Video Intelligence Technology

SATA 80/120/160 GB

1.3M pixel web-camera

802.11a/b/g, Bluetooth®V2.0+EDR

3x USB, 1x TV-Out, 1x Card-Reader, 1x Express Card, 1x VGA

30.5 x 22 x 3.1cm, 1.7kg (3-cell battery pack)

Samsung SLIQ Phone Concept

Wow, it seems like everyone wants a piece of the touch-sensitive pie. The Samsung SLIQ bears a striking resemblance to the LG Prada Phone, which we all know competes directly against the upcoming Apple iPhone. In all fairness, the glossy black handset was not created by Samsung themselves, but is rather the fruits of designer Mike Serafin's labor.

Like so many Samsung products before it, you get a glossy black exterior and a fairly minimalist approach in terms of number of buttons and switches. Instead, you get a 2.0 megapixel camera with Schneider-Kreuznach lens, an ultra thin profile of just 10mm, and a "sexy disappearing LCD screen." Perhaps even more interestingly, the Samsung SLIQ is taking a page out of the OLPC by adding in a hand crank "for when the battery runs out."

The SLIQ is just a concept and one that has not been officially endorsed by Samsung, so don't expect to find this in stores anytime soon.

Proclaim Audio’s DMT-100 Audiophile Stereo Speakers ($26,000)

A few days back, we were talking about some heftily priced luxury speakers and now, we have another one that makes a smashing entry to the list. Proclaim Audio’s DMT-100 speakers have been designed for those true audiophiles who want the best from their speakers.

The patent pending speakers are balanced on high-grade aluminum and stainless steel stand. The integrated technology called driver manipulation allows the users to move the arms and adjust the height of the speakers accordingly to listen to the crisp quality sound. The audiophile stereo speakers feature external crossover instead of internal ones as to deliver the just right acoustic environment in the room. The alien-styled DMT-100 speakers are available in an array of color options, including white with black hardware and the tempting royal purple with satin aluminum hardware.

Wacom Bamboo Graphics Tablet (£69.99)

With pen support built in to Windows Vista, you don't need to splash out on a Tablet PC to take advantage - a graphics tablet like Wacom's new Bamboo will suffice.

Designed for home use, you can use it to annotate images, sign emails or do the odd bit of photo retouching here and there. It's an A6 wide tablet, with an active area measuring 148x92mm. The pen is cordless and doesn't require batteries, so it won't run out of juice just when you need it most.

The tablet can detect 512 pressure levels and the built-in touch ring makes it easy to zoom or scroll within documents. There are also four programmable ExpressKeys, so you've got quick access to commonly used commands - like cut and paste.

MacTablet Concept

Designed by Yann Le Coroller, the MacTablet concept comes jam packed with a detachable keyboard that doubles as a protective cover. There is no word yet on the release date.

Pacemaker Pocket DJ ($TBA)

Being a DJ is a blast — you get to add your own touch to music you love. Now you don’t need a huge mixer to do it. The Pacemaker ($TBA; Fall 2007) is a pocket-size DJ system featuring a line out crossfader, headphone crossfader, bend and pitch, and more DJ-specific controls. From a technical standpoint, the device rocks a 120GB hard drive, a signal to noise ratio of more than 100dB, 18 hours of music playback, 5 hours of DJ operating time, and support for MP3, AAC, WMA, OGG Vorbis, WAV, as well as for Mac and PC.

Mini iRiver Clix Cradle ($30)

iRiver has announced the Clix Cradle for the iRiver Clix mini Portable Media Player. Using this cradle, you easily connect the iRiver Clix to your PC or use it as a speaker.

USB AM/FM Radio From Thanko ($TBA)

The USB AM/FM Radio from Thanko features a big external antenna and can even record the radio in WAV or WMA file formats. The device is not compatible with Mac, it is only compatible with Windws 2000, XP, and Vista.

iBlueTube iPod Tube Amplifier

Thanko Japan unveiled their new product, the vacuum tube amplifier for iPod, the iBlueTube which will be available in August with the price of 42,800Yen. iBlueTube comes with a remote control so each time you want to change your songs, you won't need to walk over to your iPod. The best part is, it is compatible with all generations of iPods. Just plug in your iPod to the dock connector and get it charged at the same time. When the power is on, the blue tube will light up to indicate power usage. iBlueTube has an output of 12Wx2ch and SN ratio of 80dB. for use with iPod Video, iBlueTube comes with a connection for TV-output which is located at the back of iBlueTube as well as USB connection for PC. iBlueTube weighs 650 grams with the size of 295 x 130 x 68 mm. You are given the choice of adding a JBL Control 1X speakers making the price top at 64,800Yen.

Acer Aspire Gemstone Notebook ($TBA)

The new Acer Gemstone has been unveiled, and the looks have been described as one that has a distinctly rounded fuller shape, quite a departure from the traditional squarish designs.

The “opalesque” curves complement the design. It features “neon blue light that streams in from the DC-in port on the side to the power button just beneath the keyboard.” Of course the main attraction is the speakers that are Dolby Surround certified. Street noise suggests that the specs may include high-definition optical drives; Blu-ray or HD DVD. Seven new touch-sensitive media keys are also integrated into the laptop.

Bang & Olufsen EarSet 2 Bluetooth headset ($TBC)

Bang & Olufsen, known for their quality (if expensive) audio equipment, has put their expertise into a Bluetooth headset that promises to cut out background noise so your conversation is easier to hear.

The EarSet 2 headset features audio technology able to filter out environmental noise. Two omni-directional microphones filter and suppress wind noise, giving the best voice transmission possible.

Added to this, the loudspeaker in the EarSet 2 is a miniature closed cabinet loudspeaker unit, supported by air vents and a bass port together with an ergonomic design. Its frequency response gives a high degree of tonal clarity.

Each call is optimised with B&O’s Digital Signal Processing (DSP), which monitors both the dynamic technical and tonal qualities of the signal in order to accurately reproduce the human voice. This means that not all transmission noise is eliminated, as this would create dead sound in natural pauses.

The headset features a short fold-old microphone arm, which also switches the unit on. The ear piece is three-way adjustable, and the whole unit is made from aluminium and soft-touch plastic.

B&O’s attention to detail even extends to a specially composed ring tone, the melody of which has been adapted for placement close to the ear.

The headset has a transmission range of up to 10 metres, with a battery life offering up to four hours of talk and 100 hours standby. It weighs 22g.

Motion Computing LE1700 WT ($2,199)

Features

• Type
  Durable Tablet PC slate
• Processor
  Intel Core 2 Duo L7400 1.5GHz, 667MHz FSB
• OS
  Windows Vista Business or XP Professional Tablet PC Edition 2005
• Memory
  1GB 667MHz DDR2 expandable to 4GB
• Display
  12.1" SXGA+ (1400 x 1050) TFT with 120 degree viewing angle; optional View Anywhere display
• Digitizer/Pens
  WriteTouch N-trig/1
• Keyboard
  external option
• Storage
  30 or 60 GB 1.8" hard disk
• Slots
  1 SD Card, 1 PC Card Type II, SIM card
• Housing
  Polycarbonate upper bezel; magnesium alloy lower bezel
• Temperature
  5-35 degrees Celsius
• Enclosure Class
  unknown
• Size
  11.65" x 9.65" x 0.74"
• Weight
  3.3 pounds with standard battery pack; 4.3 lbs. with extended battery
• Power
  38.5 WHr primary Lithium-Ion; 40 WHr Li-Polymer optional extended snap-on battery
• Communication
  802.11a/b/g, Bluetooth
• Interface
  Gigabit LAN, audio in/out, IrDA, VGA, dock, DVI-D, 2 USB 2.0, Motion accessory port
• Price
  starting at US$2,199 (Core Solo model with standard Wacom digitizer starts at $1,999

eo TufTab v7112XT ($1,699)

Tough, lightweight and designed for business on the go, the eo TufTab™ v7112XT is the ultra-mobile computing solution built for hard working professionals who are constantly on the road or in non-traditional working environments.

Powered by an energy efficient VIA C7-M ULV processor and running your choice of Windows Vista™ Business, Windowฎ XP Tablet Edition or openSUSE Linux, the rugged yet lightweight eo TufTab™ v7112XT, equipped with a biometric fingerprint reader, provides the perfect combination of mobile performance, security and durability.

Available in either black or white, the reinforced, tough plastic and rubberized casing provides a sturdy and balanced feel for engaging in fieldwork, warehousing, mobile point of sale, data collection and other professions that demand a tougher-than-usual working environment.

Designed to withstand more extreme environmental conditions than a standard PC, the IP53 rated eo TufTab™ v7112XT includes protection from rain, dust, humidity, extreme temperatures and vibration. Where ever your work takes you, a rugged eo TufTab™ is the best mobile solution for your demanding ultra-mobile computing needs.

• Rugged UMPC rated IP53
• 1.2 GHz VIA C7-M ULV Processor
• 1.0 GB DDR2 SDRAM
• 40GB HDD
• Ultra Slim 7 " TFT-LCD Resistive Touch
• 802.11b/g and Bluetooth 2.0+EDR
• Microsoft Windows Vista Business, Windows XP Tablet PC Edition 2005, or openSUSE Linux