We've already seen BenQ's 16:9 E-series monitors, but the above pictured image is of BenQ's M-series monitor (M2400HD), also with 16:9 aspect ratio. Reportedly, BenQ will release its 16:9 format M-Series with full HD resolution (1920x1080) in 3Q of 2008. The M-series include M2200HD and M2400HD widescreen displays. Both of them sports sophisticated white glossy bezel, 2.0 mega pixel webcam, integrated microphone, and speakers.

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Roberts debuts its solarDAB radio, which boasts of being the world's first solar-powered DAB radio. The radio features a solar panel integrated into the top of the unit, which absorbs direct sunlight in order to power the radio. If the level indicator on the display screen shows the strength of the solar level as over half, the unit is being powered directly by the sun. Once fully charged, the batteries will last up to 27 hours, even in the dark. The radio can also be used and charged via the mains.

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Singapore-based Creative will be out with their ZEN X-Fi soon. The DAP is set to feature built in WiFi so that you can chat with your friends from Yahoo! and Windows Live messenger. There is a 9 button control scheme to input text the same way you would using most cell phones. WiFi will also be used to stream content from your home server directly to the player.

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New details have been leaked about Creative's answer to the iPod touch and Zune, a wireless music player with Wi-Fi media sharing capabilities called the Zen X-Fi. Pictures show the device sporting a chrome-and-black plastic look that's vaguely reminiscent of the iPhone, along with a nine-point directional pad. Besides certain Internet features, X-Fi will also come with an SD card slot and a built-in speaker.

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Memorex has a crazy (and expensive) new DVD-R line called SimpleSave, which automatically scans your computer for photos and videos and burns them to disc. From the description, these $14.99 for 5 discs sound like they're perfect for your parents or grandparents who don't really know how to use a burner and have photos scattered all over their machines. If they've got more pics and vids than can fit on one disc, the software will tell them how many more they need to buy and will parse and burn accordingly.

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This Bluetooth speakerphone will take your phone's address book and read out callerID names on ring. It also can pair with 8 devices and connect to the one ringing. [Gizmag].

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We have seen diamond studded iPhones and solid gold iPods so why not diamond studded earphones. From designer Thomas Heyerdahl comes the iDiamond a first of its kind earphones made from white gold and studded with a whopping 204 diamonds. Only 1000 of these super blinged earphones will be manufactured with each one selling for $6400.

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MP3 players come in all shapes and sizes. Some are loaded with every possible feature except the kitchen sink, while others contain large-capacity hard drives seemingly capable of holding more music than is stored in the vaults of the Library of Congress. Diversity is the spice of life, but it also means that no two models of MP3 players are the same.

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Oh boy. Another format war? If Kaleidoscape has it’s way, you bet. Believing it’s line of overpriced 1080p DVD players have far superior resolution than the current king of the next generation hill (Blue-Ray), Kaleidoscape is willing to step over the bodies of one HDDVD player after another and challenge BlueRay for the DVD prize.

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Are you sick and tired of in-flight movies on offer that are pretty stale, and often there is nothing being shown that you’d like to watch? Well, United Airlines has changed all that by being the first U.S. carrier to offer both iPod and iPhone connectivity to its in-flight entertainment system, letting passengers enjoy the movies they want to watch on a personal 15.4″ display, and best of all is, your iPod/iPhone will remain charged as long as it is plugged in.

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ClearOne has just announced two new professional audio amplifiers - the Converge PA 2250 and Converge PA 4160. The former is a two channel amplifier that provides 250 watts per channel while the latter is a four channel amplifier, offering up to 160 watts per channel. Both models feature ample power and exceptional audio performance in order to satisfy the demand for high definition, multi-channel audio for conferencing, rich media presentations, and sound reinforcement applications.

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Summer is here! And that means hours, if not days lazily lounging poolside enjoying the summer sun, the music, and a refreshing beverage. Too bad you have to get out for a refill. Or do you? A remote controlled floating tray that can hold up to five drinks and a snack in the middle compartment. So, guests can simply lounge away on their floating air bed, and when the Radio Controlled Beverage and Snack Float sputters by, they simply place their empty aboard and await a refill.

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Now here’s a webcam that does more than transmit your immediate surroundings to people on the other end of the Internet. This webcam features three PC video interactive games - Kungfu, Super Knight and Funny Stair. It is capable of capturing your real-time moves and translating them into action on the screen. Sounds as though this is something you would play in your own room as you certainly don’t want to be caught in an embarrassing position at the office while busting out some Bruce Lee moves, do you?

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SMK a leading remote control manufacturer, prototyped a TV remote control shaped like a water gun that eliminates the need for a battery. The channels, volume control and On/Off power switch is controlled by operating the trigger. The remote control incorporates an electromagnetic induction coil, high speed rotation gears, a power circuit, an infrared light emitting unit, etc. When the user pulls the trigger on the remote control, the coil rotates at a high speed by means of the built-in gears.

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Panasonic Japan has introduced the SC-NS570SD a compact yet stylish dock which has a SD card slot, CD player, AM / FM radio and an amplifier. The center unit has a metallic finish which gives it a rich and classy look. You can record your favorite CD's to the SD card unfortunately it is done in AAC and not the regular MP3 format. The amplifier delivers an output of 15W x 2 Ch, the unit comes complete with a fully functional remote control. The Panasonic D-Snap SC-NS570SD goes on sale in Japan on June 20 for 30,000 Yen ($ 300).

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