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Mitsubishi Electric has announced a projector that comes with built-in Wi-Fi, eliminating the need for a direct cable connection to your PC during presentations.

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The XD530E DLP projector is a 3000 ANSI lumens projector that includes a built-in antennae to provide wireless connectivity (802.11 b/g) and comes with a 6-segment colour wheel that guarantees to produce brilliant colours.

The projector also features a 2000:1 rich contrast ratio, splash screen and wall colour support, and a centre lens design for easy symmetrical installation. It also comes with an instant shutdown feature for quick shutdown, as well as DVI connectivity, a filter free design, and a top access lamp cover for easy lamp replacement.

For added security, the XD530E has a reinforced anchor bar and password protection.

Availability and Pricing

The XD530E is now available with an RRP of $2,599.

See: www.MitsubishiElectric.com.au

Kingston released a new water-cooled DDR3 memory kit that is aimed at enthusiasts building water-cooled systems.

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Kingston’s three HyperX DDR3 products in the new H2O line are as follows: two 4GB dual-channel kits (2000MHz, 2133MHz) and a 6GB triple-channel kit running at 2000MHz.

Kingston’s DRAM Memory Sales Director, APAC Region, Ann Bai said: “Water cooling is desirable for its quiet operation and long-term reliability. We are bringing HyperX H2O to market as a solution for PC enthusiasts who want to build water-cooled systems using high quality Kingston products. HyperX H2O is a natural extension of Kingston’s offerings for performance users. Our goal is for users of all levels and interests to have a Kingston product that meets their needs.”

Kingston is also proud to announce that the original HyperX module is now called Genesis. The core of the HyperX family is the blu, Genesis and T1 series as they offer solutions in a range of densities and frequencies for enthusiasts of all levels. For system builders with specific requirements, H2O adds high performance in a water-cooling environment while LoVo is the perfect choice for an energy-efficient build.

RRP are as follows:
KHX2000C9AD3W1K2/4GX        AUD$295
KHX2133C9AD3W1K2/4GX        AUD$350
KHX2000C9AD3W1K3/6GX        AUD$448

Asus has today unveiled the NX90, a multimedia notebook co-developed with Bang and Olufsen. Unveiled at CES in January, this new notebook aims to be on par with full surround systems of audio quality.

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The new 18.4-inch multimedia notebook have benefitted from the experience of award winning designer David Lewis, who took part in developing the new multimedia notebook.

It sports a polished aluminum body, has speakers outside the chassis and alongside the screen that envelops a user, and has dual touchpads and oversized palm rests. The new SonicMaster sound standard is one of the key attractions of the NX90.

Developed by the ASUS Golden Ear team through significant cooperation with Bang & Olufsen ICEpower, SonicMaster represents a new milestone in PC audio. It guarantees the best quality audio available to users, bringing PCs to the level of dedicated high fidelity surround systems.

In terms of specification, the NX90 has an Intel Core i7-720QM Processor 1.6 GHz with Turbo Boost up to 2.8 GHz, 6GB of RAM, an Nvidia GeForce GT 335M with 1GB GDDR3, 1TB of storage, and runs on Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit.

Due to its focus on multimedia, the NX90 also ships with the Rotation Desktop interface, which makes the most of the twin touchpads mentioned earlier. This unique technology increases multimedia control, with new gesture input that’s intuitive for accessing and making the most of music and video content on the fly with two handed DJ-like controls. Photo zoom, web page and document scrolling are also a breeze with the Rotation Desktop.  

David Lewis said, “Our aim was a piece of design and art that people could place in the centre of their home and take great joy in its appearance. To me, it’s not just a machine, the objective was to create a style to challenge the way people regard notebooks.”

The NX90 will be available for $2990.

NetComm has unveiled a new modem-router that offers both an ADSL and 3G connection. This will allow the modem to automatically switch to 3G should the ADSL connection become inaccessible.

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The NetComm 3G15Wn can switch between the ADSL or 3G connection, allowing users to use the router at home or on the road. You can connect to your Internet service via your phone point and the device’s ADSL port. If there is no ADSL connection available, you can plug in a 3G USB dongle to the router and use that to connect.

Its built-in USB port not only connects to a compatible 3G USB modem, but can also be used to connect an external USB hard drive or other storage device such as a flash memory stick for instant file access on the network. Plugging in a printer to the USB instantly turns it into a networked printer.

The automatic failover function of the 3G15Wn prevents users from losing their connection to the Internet when their ADSL service fails. If a 3G dongle is in the USB port, the 3G15Wn will automatically connect to this service in the event the ADSL signal is lost.

The NetComm 3G15Wn will be available starting next week for $299.00.

I-mate has released the Jama 101 and 201, two affordable smartphones which the company claims, will ‘appeal to the savvy consumer, as well as enterprise and small business customers.’

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These new smartphones will be available in over 250 retailers including Powerhouse, Dick Smith, Officeworks, Harris Technology and Organiser World, as i-mate has teamed up with Ingram Micro to distribute its products.

i-mate’s General Manager for APAC, Michael Cavey said, “With the broader market beginning to appreciate the top quality big touch screens, mobile TV services and ease of use, native to i-mate’s latest smartphone range,  i-mate devices are appealing more and more to mainstream consumers. Ingram Micro is a perfect fit to bring the right i-mate to the right consumer. We are now able to deliver the i-mate smartphone range from the Jama’s right through to the Ultimates to all via Ingram’s full range of highly regarded retailers including Dick Smith and Office Works.”

The Jama device runs on Windows Mobile 6, sports a 2.4 or 2.5-inch TFT LCD screen, 128MB ROM, 64MB RAM, GSM/GPRS 900/1800/1900 MHz, 2.0-megapixel camera sensor, Bluetooth connectivity, and a microSD card slot.

The i-mate Jama 101 and 201 are available now from Dick Smith & Powerhouse and will have an RRP of $489.

See: www.imate.com

Optus announced that the Garmin-Asus A10 smartphone will be available to its customers from 7 June 2010. The A10 is not only a dual band smartphone, but is also a Garmin navigation device.

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The smartphone offers Garmin’s premium navigation services including access to a huge range of maps and map updates, Fuel Search, and access to over 30,000 apps now available via Android Marketplace.

The A10 comes with a powered audio windscreen mount that

magnifies the volume of the device’s voice commands and any incoming

calls. Detailed maps are also preloaded on

the A10 so that customers can receive turn-by-turn, voice-prompted

navigation. The A10 comes with a 3.2- inch HVGA touch screen,

electronic compass and 1500mAh battery. As with other

Garmin-Asus Android-powered devices, the A10’s GPS capabilities are

optimised to ensure that customers have the best location and navigation

experience.

Austin R. Bryan, Marketing Director, Optus Consumer said, “GPS devices are hugely popular in Australia but until now we haven’t seen a combined navigation and mobile phone solution that provides the detail and quality of stand alone GPS units. Partnering with Garmin allows us to deliver a first class navigation system to our customers on an awesome Android smartphone and at $0 upfront on an Optus ‘yes’ Social $29 plan (over 24 months) it’s a steal.”

Matt DeMoss, National Sales and Marketing Manager Australia, Garmin-Asus said “The new A10 navigation savvy smartphone really gets to grips with all the location based services and the thousands of applications available through the Android market. Because the A10’s navigation functionalities are deeply integrated into the device, users can, for example, navigate to an address, which is stored in an email, text message, on a web site or in the contact list. On request, the A10 will even navigate users to a location where they have previously taken a geo-tagged photograph with the integrated camera or one that has been downloaded from Panoramio.”

The Garmin-Asus A10 is available to consumers for $0 Upfront on the ‘yes’ Social $29 plan over 24 months (including 200MB of data per month) and to small business customers for $0 Upfront on the ‘yes’ Business Complete $49 plan over 24 months (including 500MB^ of data per month).

The new Nokia E63 performs just as good as its older brother, the E71, but sports a cheaper price tag. It may miss out on a couple of good features, but then, who is complaining?

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The E63 sports the same design as the E71 but is a bit chunkier. The E63 is 3mm thicker than the E71 (the E63 is 13mm thick), is 2mm wider (E63 is 59mm wide while the E71 is only 57mm wide), and is entirely made out of hard plastic. The QWERTY keypad is definitely ‘bigger’ than the E71, making it easier for users to type e-mails and SMS. The E63 also comes in different colours (our review unit came in blue), which gives it a more personalised touch.

A 2.36-inch QVGA screen (320×240), light sensor, as well as left and right selection keys, hotkeys (Menu, Calendar, Contact, E-mail), call and end keys, and five-way navigation keys are all located up front, while the unit’s 2-megapixel camera with flash, is located at the back.

The left spine hosts the microSD card slot and micro-USB connector, while a 3.5mm jack is located on top of the phone. What is missing is the volume rocker, which in our opinion, should have been present. Users would now have to press up or down the navigation key to adjust the volume when talking to a person on the other line. Finally, the E63’s charging port is located at the bottom left part of the unit.

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The E63 misses out on HSDPA and GPS (the E71 has it built-in) but still comes with Wi-Fi and Bluetooth. This 3G handset can still push content, but don’t expect downloads to be as quick as other HSDPA-enabled phones in the market. Programs are subdivided into nine different sections (Log, Communication, Connectivity, Download, Tools, Office, Media, Installations, and Web) for easy navigation.

In order to simplify downloading e-mails, Hutchison 3 users can easily download the ‘Email on 3’ program. This will allow the E63 to automatically retrieve e-mails from a Microsoft Exchange server, Gmail, Yahoo, Hotmail, and e-mail services from other ISPs. The unit can even automatically gather your contact list and save it to the device and update your calendar and to-do list.

The phone is very simple to use, with Nokia making sure that every day is a stress-free day. The interface is straightforward, the included programs can help business users to be productive while on the road, and the multimedia programs kept us busy during the long commute. The unit can play video files saved in Flash Lite 3, MP4, and 3GP files as well as music files saved in MP3, WMA, AAC, AAC+, and eAAC+. The 3.5mm jack is also a good thing as it allowed us to listen to music using our favourite headphones instead of using the stock buds.

Since the E63 is not HSDPA-enabled, web browsing was a little bit on the slow side. But if you are only going to update your Facebook profile or check the weather, then the E63’s 3G connection should suffice.

Battery life is good, with the unit lasting for three and a half days. Nokia says that the 1500mAh Li-Po battery will last up to 18 hours (on standby) and has 11 hours of talk time.

Overall, the Nokia E63 is the perfect smartphone for those who want to receive e-mail on the go. It may not HSDPA and GPS, but since it costs significantly cheaper than the E71, it is not too bad. This phone is currently on 3’s $29 Cap, with unlimited e-mail (Email on 3) being offered by the company for $5 each month. The E63 has an RRP of $509.

Credit: Hutchison 3

See page over for product specifications and final rating.

Nokia E63 Specifications

Size
* Form: Monoblock with full keyboard
* Dimensions: 113 x 59 x 13 mm
* Weight: 126 g
* Full keyboard
* High quality QVGA display

Display and 3D
* Size: 2.36″
* Resolution: 320 x 240 pixels (QVGA)
* Up to 16 million colors
* TFT active matrix (QVGA)
* Two customisable home screen modes

Security features
* Device lock
* Remote lock
* Data encryption for both phone memory an microSD content
* mobile VPN

Keys and input method
* Full keyboard
* Dedicated one-touch keys: Home, calendar, contacts, and email
* Speaker dependent and speaker independent voice dialling
* Intelligent input with auto-completion, auto-correction and learning capability
* Accelerated scrolling with Navi Key

Colours and covers
* Available in-box colours: Ultramarine Blue and Ruby Red

Connectors
* Micro-USB connector, full-speed
* 3.5 mm standard AV connector

Power
* BP-4L 1500 mAh Li-Po standard battery
* Talk time (maximum): GSM up to 11 hours; WCDMA up to 4h 40 min
* Standby time (maximum): GSM up to 18 days; WCDMA up to 20 days;WLAN idle up to 170 hours
* Music playback time (maximum): 18 h

Memory
* microSD memory card slot, hot swappable, max. 8 GB
* 110 MB internal dynamic memory

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Nokia E63 | Free on the $29 Cap; $509 |  | www.three.com.au

For: QWERTY keypad; Wi-Fi and Bluetooth; Office productivity software; Battery Life; Affordable
Against: No HSDPA and GPS
Conclusion: An affordable way of keeping in touch.

Hewlett-Packard promises to make ‘on the go’ printing easy and accessible, with the launch of its new Officejet H470b Mobile Printer. The company says that this product is aimed at mobile professionals who want a ‘rugged, high-performance’ printer.

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HP Officejet H470b: Print on the go.

HP’s Market Development Manager for Business Inkjet Printing in the South Pacific, Steve Trang said, “The HP Officejet H470b Printer can print from a variety of sources, from notebook PC’s and PDA’s to cameras and memory cards. Engineered for the rigors of everyday use and allowing wireless printing, the HP Officejet H470b Printer takes convenient mobile printing for the business user to the next level.”

HP claims that the HP Officejet H470b Mobile Printer will deliver printing speeds of up to 22 pages per minute (ppm) black and 18 pages ppm colour, can print borderless 4 x 6-inch photos in 49 seconds, weighs 2.22 kilograms, and has been drop-tested from up to 0.5 metres to ensure durability.

The Officejet H470b Printer features wireless connectivity with the optional Bluetooth printer adapter, or the optional HP 802.11b/g wireless printer adaptor, and easy 3-point Wi-Fi profile switch. It also comes with an optional 12v Auto Power Adapter, and long-lasting lithium-ion battery, which prints up to 480 pages per charge, the company says.

The H470b is compatible with Windows, Macintosh, Palm, Tablet PC, Pocket PC, and Symbian Series 80 and 90 and will have an RRP of $499

See: www.hp.com/au