WinRoll to Roll Opened Windows into Title Bar

Previously we have mentioned about TrayIt! to keep running applications under system tray so that your windows taskbar will not get too crowded with many opened applications, now there is another utility that can make opened windows roll into its title bar as an alternative choice for better manageability of multiple opened windows.

WinRoll is an open source utility which is written in assembly language. It is able to turn windows into title bar immediately once you right clicking on the opened window title bar. further right clicking on the title bar again will toggle and change the rolled window back to normal condition. Once after the WinRoll is launched, it will keep running under system tray with very low memory consumption that doesn’t affect our daily operation.

WinRoll is absolutely free for download and use. If you think this is useful, just go to download at here for immediate use.

Monitoring that Opened Window to Protect our Children Against Sexual Crime

We teach our kids not to talk to talk to strangers or open the door to people they do not know. Yet, we leave a window wide open in our house. Every time, they use the Internet, they can be lured into talking to any number of strangers of diverse backgrounds, motives and moral outlook. More worryingly, these strangers can solicit our children via anonymous or deceitful identities.

Studies in US show that one in seven children receive sexual offers online when using their home PCs. Yet only 20 countries make owing or downloading child porno a crime. Child porno has also become uglier and more horrifying in recent years. Websites that portray naked children in suggestive poses are considered mild and meek. Instead online users get to view a bound and gagged two-year-old toddler being raped or sodomised, while crying out for the perpetrator to stop the abuse. In the Internet images shown, 92% expose genitalia and explicit sexual acts, 80% show penetration while 21% show rape, bondage or torture. Moreover, the abused children are getting younger: 86% of those abused are under 12 while almost 50% are between three to five. Online child porno is a lucrative business worth at least US$3 billion. 

While education and awareness are important measures to fight the crime, technology is another useful tool. Although the Internet has opened up more avenues for child pornography to proliferate and be distributed, technology, likewise, can be used by law enforcement officers to track and detain sexual criminals. Microsoft’s Child Exploitation Tracking System or CETS can piece together information in the Net to profile and track sexual offenders. It works by searching, compiling, analysing, and linking databases. Besides, parents need to instill guidance and control their children’s Internet activities with the help of suitable software. Filter programs can scan websites for keywords that expose children to harmful activities. Free filter programs include Jusprog and ICRAplus while T-Online and AOL also provide filter systems for their users. However the use of codes and secret names by sexual predators and pedophiles has managed to elude the security web provided by these filters. Moderated chat rooms also ensure that anything keyed in by a child is first checked by a moderator before being revealed on screen though children particularly teenagers will resent this type of prying and monitoring. Parents can also set time-restricted accounts, subscribe to notification of blacklisted websites, or check the browser’s history after their children have used the Internet. 

VIA VX855 Ultra Low Power Chipset

Intel Atom processor has been so successful especially in both netbook and embedded space. While some may have doubt about its performance especially when handling graphics and HD (High Definition) media video playback when pairing with its comparatively older technology companion SCH US15W chipset, VIA has actually come out with a next generation chipset, named as VX855 that is claimed to be able to handle full HD 1080p video playback without significantly increase the complexity of design for fanless application.

The new chipset is a successor of VX800 with lower TDP (Thermal Design Power) and smaller form factor. Measured at only 2.3 watt with dimension of 27mm X 27mm, it is integrated with both northbridge and southbridge functionality that allows board vendors to design with 2-chip solution optimized for space and thermal constraint applications. The chipset will be coupled with either older generation VIA’s Eden, C7 or even the latest Nano processor to ease up the whole platform migration effort. Impressively, VX855 with integrated graphics core is claimed to be able to handle intensive high bitrate 1080p Full HD media playback while also supporting Microsoft’s VMR (Video mixing renderer), Direct X 9.0 as well as hardware decode for various famous Codec such as H.264, MPEG-2/4, DivX and WMV9.

No pricing and availability yet, but the new solution from VIA Technologies is expected to able to capture some new design opportunities especially with the recent increase demand of embedded graphics and multimedia capabilities in netbook market.

Fantastic 3D Blu-ray Player From Mitsubishi

Wanna watch Blu-ray movies in glorious 3D (3-Dimensional) at home? If yes, here’s a good news for you. The leader of consumer electronics, Mitsubishi is developing an innovative Blu-ray player that allows you to watch Blu-ray movies in glorious 3D. Besides, the company also includes an amazing feature in this player, which able to convert 2D movies into simulated 3D experiences.

As what you see in the photo, you’ll still need to wear its special stereoscopic glasses in order to achieve the 3D experience. The Mitsubishi’s 3D Blu-ray players is expected to hit the market by early 2008 but no words on its pricing yet.

Enhance Home Automation System Via ELAN XP-8.4 Wireless Touch Panel

A comprehensive and elaborate home automation system will not be complete without a proper heart that functions as a key control of the whole system. $3,350 might sound a bit expensive, even more costly than most HDTVs, but if you are looking for a features-rich heart for better controlling of your sophisticated home system, ELAN’s XP-8.4 Wireless Touch Panel is something you shouldn’t ignore.

XP-8.4 Wireless Touch Panel is a powerful home automation control panel manufactured by ELAN Home System, an award winning manufacturer in multi-room audio/video and home control systems. This new user friendly and reliable wireless touchscreen control panel features fast wireless performance, a vibrant, easy-to-read 8.4″ screen, awesome graphics capabilities, extended range of use and battery life, and a built-in web browser. It made its maiden debut last month at the 2008 CEDIA Expo in Denver. This XP8.4 allows users to do real-time checking and monitoring of all data received from the compatible linked-in controllers for various home systems such as lighting, temperature, security, ventilation, pool, etc. All data will display clearly on the 8.4″ screen and the panel battery can last for six hours. 

Besides functioning as a control panel, ELAN has enhanced and added more features to make the panel become more PC-like. Users can just connect an input device such as mouse or keyboard to its USB board and they can use XP-8.4 as a PC to do web browsing. ELAN’s XP-8.4 features seamless web browsing with streaming Internet audio/video and Flash Player support. Users can browse internet, watch YouTube video clips, and so on. 

Mitsubishi 3D Touch Panel Detects Contact Without Real Touch

Mitsubishi Electric Corp recently wooed the participants at Tokyo Interaction 2009 with its 3D Touch Panel which can detect the finger contact even though the finger has not actually touch the screen. This prototype showcased by Mitsubishi features a 5.7-inch screen with a resolution of 640 x 480 pixels (VGA). This 3D touch panel works with the aid of an array of sensors that can also be used to calculate the speed at which the finger is approaching. It can detect finger movement and allow users’ finger to control a cursor proximity 20mm from the screen.

This so called “3D touch panel” as described by Mitsubishi Electric will be quite useful for mobile devices or devices with smaller screen. No details on how much this interesting touch panel will cost. However, Mitsubishi has promised not to bundle manufacturers with additional cost if they want to use it. 

Latest Sony XEL-1 OLED TV With Only 3mm Ultra-Thin Thickness

The Japanese consumer electronics giant, Sony has official announced its first ultra-thin television, named as XEL-1. It’s an 11-inch OLED (organic light-emitting diode) TV measures just 3mm (0.12-inches) thick, about the same size as a coin. Besides, this extremely high performance TV will feature an incredible contrast ratio of 1,000,000:1, 960 x 450 resolution, 2 x 1W speakers and a low 45W power consumption. 

In addition, this OLED TV also sports an Ethernet and USB port to enable the connection to a PC for streaming media and an HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) port for the connection of any other electronic devices. 

“Some people have said attractive products are slow to come at Sony despite its technological strength,” said Ryoji Chubachi, president of Sony. “I want this world’s first OLED TV to be the symbol of the revival of Sony’s technological prowess,” he said, referring to the new technology. “I want this to be the flag under which we charge forwards to turn the fortunes around.”

The new ultra-thin Sony XEL-1 OLED TV which has brighter pictures, higher contrast and better color than LCD and plasma TV is expected to be available in coming December 1, 2007 for 200,000 yen ($1,200).

Panasonic ultra-thin 54Z1 Plasma

It is always a predicament to choose between Plasma and LCD. Generally both the Plasma and LCD have inherent strengths and weaknesses. Plasma features better display quality whereas LCD is more cost effective. In view of the fact that the current consumer market is mainly driven by the cost factor, many manufacturers have substantially shied away from the Plasma market. Having said that, Panasonic is delightfully showing off its Plasma 54Z1 officially with its attractive price tag. Of course the Panasonic Plasma 54Z1 comes with some special features that encourage Panasonic to be so upbeat while everybody is pulling out of the Plasma business.
This Plasma 54Z1 model features a wireless HD receiver box which supports direct TV services. It comes with an RF remote unit which allows users to remotely control the display without having to point directly at the receiver. Users can change channels from other rooms, fast-forward through walls and adjust volume through the floor. Of course the image and sound quality are superb and satisfactory. The last thing is of course whether $6,000 is value for money to get this ultra slim device for your home.

Stand Alone Ebook Application For iPhone By Knife Music

There have many e-book reader applications available for iPhone in App Store but most of them require readers to use specific application libraries and stores to get new eBooks. Recently, there has stand-alone ebook application which called as Knife Music available in App Store. 

Knife Music is an eBook in the sense that the entire book is available in digital format for reading on iPhone. The Knife Music e-Book incorporates its own eBook reader, which is stand alone application which does not require third party eBook reader. The user can simply download the Knife Music ebook and install it into their iPhone or iPhone 3G homescreen. Tapping the application icon to opens up Knife Music directly from the home screen which contained its own eBook reader.

The standalone approach of Knife Music ebook provides users an easy and quick way to find e-books amongst thousands of books.

Knife Music ebook application is available at App store and can be downloaded with iTunes for free.

Keynamics Aviator Laptop Stand Review by NotebookReview

Keynamics Aviator Laptop Stand is stand for laptop for business travellers that designed specifically to fit in the briefcases and fit perfectly on airplane tray tables, with function to raises the laptop screen and tilt the keyboard down so laptop’s user can lean back into the chair, relax the wrists and type in a more ergonomically-correct position. The Aviator weighs nine ounces, is portable where the stand can dissemble into 3 pieces and slides easily into side pocket of laptop case, is easy to assemble, and is designed to stay sturdy even during turbulence or when the somebody next to you accidentally bumps the laptop.

NotebookReview uses the Keynamics Aviator Laptop on long-haul business class flight from Los Angeles, USA to Melbourne, Australia with Sager 9750 and concludes that “there was no alarming flex in the tray and I tried to do a side flex and motion test and the whole unit was rock solid. No movement. The little rubber feet on the risers helped keep solid contact with the 9750 and the tray surface. 

I also tried the 9750 without the Keynamics and yes, I did notice the hunching. Looks like this is a keeper when I am traveling.”

Alto Notebook Stand - for Comfortable Computing

The small size of a laptop may feel great when you have to haul it through the airport, walking up and down the staircases, etc. Anyway, hunching over that petite PC for hours may lead to neck aches – or hand cramps from the compact. It can also be a bit hard on your eyes and back if it’s not set-up properly. 

While most laptops can be connected to a docking station or bigger monitor, Logitech is now releasing another option for notebook owners, the Alto Notebook Stand ($100; Jan. 07). The Logitech Alto portable notebook stand lets you anchor a laptop at eye level and work more comfortably at a table or desk.

The Alto features a fold-out design that provides a full-size USB keyboard and a USB hub on one side, and an angled notebook stand on the other side — providing relief for your hands with the keyboard, and relief for your neck, eyes, and back with the stand. This notebook-stand also includes extra programmable keys for things like starting programs or controlling the computer’s volume. It folds up to be quite portable, making it great for travel. 


The Alto flips open for instant use on almost any flat surface, and folds down to a compact size for easy transport and storage. Also, the keyboard folds up over the notebook when in the stand to free up space.

A USB port is required to connect the Alto to the laptop, but a small hub built into the stand provides three more USB 2.0 ports for use in connecting other devices.

It works with most Windows and Mac OS X laptops weighing less than 4kg. When not propping up your portable, the Alto folds down to about 22 x 43cm and less than 4cm thick. Then, unlike a desktop computer, it can be shoved out of sight. 

Find out more from Logitech on the specification. Click here.

Macessity LowKey Stand For That Organised Work Space

Apple enthusiasts who are very particular on desktop cleanliness should check out this unique device designed specifically for Apple iMacs. The LowKey Stand, a 0.1085-inch thick and power-coated steel stand from Macessity spreads out the entire length of the slim keyboard and is 9″ deep, creating a sturdy structure to support any size of Apple Cinema Display or Apple iMac. The steel structure also features a built-in 4-port USB hub for users to hook it up with their computer.

 Priced at $60, it might sound a bit luxurious, but if working space is always limited and tidiness is something that matters to you, perhaps you should get your hands on this Macessity LowKey Stand.

Increase and Speed Up Slow FireWire 1394 Copy and Transfer in Windows XP SP2

If you’re using Microsoft Windows XP SP2 (Service Pack 2) and try to use 1394a or 1394b FireWire devices such as external hard drive, the performance of the FireWire devices are greatly decrease and not optimum.The slowness of FireWire devices especially obvious when you transfer, copy or backup your files and documents in your computer local drives to the FireWire connected external portal disk, or when you transfer and copy your photos from digital camera that uses FireWire connection.

Normally Firewire 400 and Firewire 800 devices and drives will operate in the range of 26 to 39 megabytes per second on file copy operations in which termed as S800 and S400 speed. However, if you install Windows XP SP2 or are using Windows XP SP2, the FireWire 1394b ports will be changed to S100 speed, instead of using S400 or S800 speed. So if you connect any connect a 1394a or 1394b FireWire 400 or 800 device and external hard disk to a 1394b port, the FireWire devices incorrectly run at S100 or about 100 megabits per second, which is the cause for the slow FireWire transfer rate.

The resolution to the issue is to install an update for Microsoft Windows XP SP2 KB885222. It’s a hotfix released by Microsoft and described in Knowledge Base article KB885222 that corrects this issue. After installing the patch, restart the computer for it to take effect. 
If you add a host controller for a new 1394 device to your computer after installing the KB885222 hotfix, you must add or modify the SidSpeed entry in the Windows registry for the new 1394 host controller to 1 of the following value:

0 for S100 speed
1 for S200 speed
2 for S400 speed (default value)
3 for S400/S800 speed (Windows XP Service Pack 1 [SP1] value) 
The steps and instructions to add or modify the SidSpeed registry value are listed on the KB885222 Knowledge Base article, with additional information to locate the FireWire controller information necessary to modify the registry value.

USB 3.0 Specification with 4.8Gbps Transfer Speed

You must be familiar with the USB (Universal Serial Bus) port that is easily available in any of PC platform nowadays. The usage of this interface are so common ranging from peripherals such as mouse, keyboard, thumb drive to more sophisticated devices such as Bluetooth, UWB (Ultra Wide Band) dongle, mobile phone charging and synchronization. Besides IEEE1394 FireWire, USB 2.0 host port is so far the most convenience and high speed wired port that is capable of supporting 480Mbps transfer speed. During the recent Intel Developer Forum, Intel has just announced the availability of USB 3.0 specification that will bring the transfer rate ten times faster that current USB 2.0 interface. The specification will be released in first half of year 2008.
The USB port is famous for its easy usage and common device compatibility. Its easy plug and play feature has made it a great choice for both developers and consumers. Almost all current electronics devices available in the market come with some kind of USB interfaces such as USB Series A or Mini-B interfaces. While maintaining this plug and play feature, USB 3.0 is capable to bring up the transfer bandwidth up to 4.8Gbps which is about ten times faster than current USB 2.0 standard. Even current highest speed IEEE 1394 FireWire is only able to reach maximum of 800Mbps transfer rate.

The USB 3.0 products are believed to be available in late 2009 or early 2010 for commercial use. Although not much application really needs that kind of bandwidth but some may predict that there will be new usage model that able to utilize this newly release specification in short future. The good thing is, it is backward compatible and hence there is no worry about your current USB 2.0 devices to be used in future PC platform.

Stitch On TV

TV often come in conventional shapes and look ordinary even though they convey fascinating images through their screens. A 20-incher innovative design from Runat is set to change all that. What is better than a Disney cartoon character to upset all conventions and bring some excitement back into the idiot box? 
A full-scale Stitch climbing over the back of the TV with its razor-like teeth concealing the control panel is a must-have for Lilo and Stitch fans. A collection item, the $1,015 (100,000 yen) TV comes complete with a 20-inch 1,680 x 1,050 resolution screen, HDMI input and B-CAS Japan digital TV broadcast support. The TV is only available in Japan.

HTC To Be Banned in Germany Due to Patent Infringement Issue

HTC has been very successful in launching many new smartphone series in various countries and Germany is one of the major potential countries that HTC intends to penetrate into. However, this round of time it may face some huge challenges especially after the recent patent violation suit loss to IPCom GMbH.

HTC was accused to have infringed the “100 series” patents owned by IPCom which was bought from Robert Bosch GmbH since 2006. The UMTS related patents are believed to have been used in most of the Windows Mobile smartphones developed by this Taiwanese company. If there is still no compromise and agreement being made between these two companies, HTC will have no choice but to stop selling all its UMTS capable mobile devices in Germany which include the current T-Mobile G1 and upcoming HTC Magic. 

Meanwhile, Google who has been actively collaborating with HTC in designing Google Android based handsets is said to be affected as well in the lawsuit. Hopefully this will not stop these giant companies from expanding their new powerful handsets to other regions.

SuperTalent Unveiled Project X DDR3 Memory Modules

Can you guess what the item in the picture is? It looks like a high end PC module but you may not find it in current PC architecture in the market. That is true, it is a DDR3 memory module that boost up the PC performance significantly. With current core processor’s number and speed increase, memory module could be the bottleneck that slows down the whole PC performance. And with the introduction of even faster DDR3 replacing older memory architecture of DDR2 and SDRAM modules, SuperTalent hopes to stay on top of the line among its competitors in memory products.

The module, named as Project X, is currently one of the most advance and highest speed DDR3 module available in the market. There are two modules with speed of DDR3-1800 and DDR3-1600 that give consumers better choice for platform integration. The higher speed of DDR3-1800 has a latency specification of 7-6-6-18 whereas DDR3-1600 at 7-6-6-18 specification. Besides the high end technology being deployed, the module itself also comes with impressive aluminium heat sink outlook that helps to dissipate thermal heat effectively. As compared to DDR2 memory specification of 1.8V supply voltage, DDR3 features lower supply voltage of 1.5V that reduce the thermal heat and with such a nice passive cooling mechanism in place, even cooler enviroment the PC can operate in.

Although it may not usable or compatible with all the current platforms that utilize DDR-2, those enthusiasts should be able to find their ways to utilize it in upcoming platform for higher performance applications. Both DDR3-1800 and DDR3-1600 will be available in commercial market by next week at $599 and $549 respectively.

Kingston Showcased 24GB DDR3 ValueRAM with Intel i7 During CeBIT

Kingston Technology, the world’s largest memory manufacturer has just demonstrated a 24GB total ValueRAM DDR3 memory solution running on Gigabyte GA-EX58 UD5 platform during the recent CeBIT event held in Germany. These memory configurations are made possible with six separate modules with each having 4GB DDR3 memory on board. During the demonstration, the memory manufacturer showcased a VMware workstation running with nine VM clients simultaneously while still able to have ample memory left for smooth performance.

According to Mark Tekunoff, senior technology manager of Kingston Technology, each virtual machine was allocated with 2GB of memory space and they only utilized 21GB with still around 3GB left for other running applications. Powered by Intel 920 Core i7 CPU and further supported by NVIDIA graphics solution, the impressive performance will definitely exceed what is needed by real applications in both office and home environment.

As expected, the solution is not cheap at all. At a price of $2000 for all the DDR3 memory solution, it is too high to be affordable even for enterprise users with no real life usage requirement. Anyway, it is good as a marketing tool to attract media and users to continue push its next generation products to market space.

Check Out the Latest Update on Google PageRank Value

Google PageRank has just completed its latest assessment and is updating the latest PageRank value. Webmasters or bloggers who are concerned about their page ranking results can check the latest updates of the respective page ranks for their websites or blogs via the PageRank indicator in Google Toolbar.

Google generally updates the PageRank values in Google Toolbar almost every 3 to 4 months. The last update conducted by Google was in April. Google PageRank is an essential benchmarking and measuring tool for bloggers and webmasters. Technically, it is a link analysis algorithm that assigns a numerical weighting to each element of a hyperlinked set of documents, such as the World Wide Web, with the purpose of “measuring” its relative importance within the set. In short, it measures how important and popular a website is.

Check the Library’s Latest Arrivals Via Wowbrary

If you are your local library’s frequent visitor and a book enthusiast, web service such as Wowbrary could be very useful if you want to monitor new books, movies, CDs or DVDs arrival. Wowbrary is a nonprofit and free service which provides users with updated information about their local library’s latest books or reading materials and acquisitions on a weekly basis.

To get this free service to deliver the latest news to you, users just need to enter their zip code to select the nearby libraries within their neighborhood. Wowbrary at this point of time serve mostly major US cities but the service is expanding worldwide. Once users have selected the library, a click to the Go button will enable users to receive weekly email, in a newsletter format. The email will notify users of the latest materials available in the library. Besides email, users can also subscribe to the RSS Feed to get similar information. The RSS feeds are divided into various categories and users are allowed to subscribe in accordance to categories/topics that interest them. 

Wowbrary is very useful for frequent library visitors. They can check the new arrivals via Wowbrary and snatch them before others. The shortcoming of this service is its coverage. It will be more useful if the coverage is worldwide and more libraries are included into this web service. 

HTML-PDF-Converter Online Service to Convert Webpage to PDF Files

Wonder how you can do a quick conversion to PDF format for reference when browsing and reading an interesting website’s article? There are various ways to do it but in case you don’t want to mess up your computer with unnecessary software installation, you may want to give this web service a try. The website, with the name of HTML-PDF-Converter, allows users to convert any websites’ contents to popular PDF format in simple steps.

The conversion steps are pretty straight forward. Without any software installation and registration required, users just need to key in the website URL into the main page following by a ‘Make PDF’ button press and it will help to convert all of the contents of the respective website automatically. All these can be done in less than 30 seconds time frame but it also depends on contents as well as network stability. Once completed, users can choose to open, save the converted PDF file for future reference.

If you think this is useful, just go to here to start making PDF conversion online totally free of charge.

New Logitech G13 Advanced Gameboard Giving Gamers Game-Changing Comfort And Control

One of the leading providers of computer peripherals & accessories, Logitech has announced the availability of its new hybrid gaming keyboard that designed to complement your Logitech keyboard and mouse - Logitech G13 advanced gameboard, offering up to 87 ways for gamers to control their game.

“If you’re into serious gaming, there’s no better feeling than playing with the G13 gameboard by your side,” said Ruben Mookerjee, Logitech’s director of product marketing for gaming. “Unlike other gameboards that focus only on programmability, the G13 advanced gameboard incorporates the principles of our award-winning Comfort Wave design. So whether you’re getting into World of Warcraft or walking into your next LAN party, the G13 gameboard gives you a powerful advantage over those forced to work with less.”

Impressive Highlights Of Logitech G13 Advanced Gameboard:
Naturally contoured design - Follows the natural shape of your hand and fingers for increased comfort during long sessions
Large, concave buttons - Let you locate buttons by touch on the home row
Solid, stable design - Helps assure that your gameboard will keep up when your game gets intense. Strategically placed feet. Stable weight (650g) 
25 programmable keys - Customize keys to suit your style of play
Quick macros - Assign complex actions to single keystrokes—on the fly
Programmable analog mini-joystick - Maneuver quickly and easily. The control you need is under your thumb
Backlit keys - Let gamers easily locate the right key in low-light conditions or lights-out play. Plus, you can customize the keys with any backlight color that you want
Integrated high-visibility GamePanel LCD (160 x 43 pixel) - Gather tactical information, including live stats, system info and communications from fellow players
Public software development kit (SDK) - Upload the latest enhancements developed exclusively for GamePanel by the Logitech open-source community
Portable design - Keeps the game going wherever you go

According to Logitech, “A handy solution for the laptop gamer, the G13 gameboard includes onboard memory, letting you program up to five ready-to-play profiles and take them with you to your next LAN party. The G13 gameboard also offers pre-configured settings for many popular games, including World of Warcraft: Burning Crusade, Lord of the Rings Online: Shadows of Angmar, Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare and many others.”

The new Logitech G13 advanced gameboard will be available in the U.S. and Europe later this month for about $80.

New Logitech Comfort Lapdesk For Notebooks Helping Improve Neck And Leg Comfort

The world leader in personal accessories and peripherals, Logitech has announced the newest addition to its family of notebook accessories - Logitech Comfort Lapdesk for Notebooks, which provides a stable cushioned base for comfortable laptop use, allowing users to relax their legs instead of locking the knees together to support the notebook.

Impressive highlights of Logitech Comfort Lapdesk for Notebooks:
Four-layer heat-shielding design - Protect your body from unwanted heat from your notebook so you can work or play comfortably with your notebook on your lap
12-degree angled riser - Position your notebook to a viewing angle that’s more comfortable for your neck and legs (when used in a seated position) 
Stable, lightweight design - Use your notebook comfortably just about anywhere—on your sofa, bed, or even the floor
Soft, air-mesh fabric - The underside of the Comfort Lapdesk feels great on your legs
Thin, streamlined profile - This compact solution will look good in any room in your home and can be stored neatly near your bed or couch

“While other lapdesks promise improved comfort, they often fall short because of poor design and low-quality materials,” said Denis Pavillard, Logitech’s vice president of product marketing for keyboards and desktops. “The new Logitech lapdesk has a thoughtful design that will help make your laptop experience more comfortable, wherever you use your computer.” 

The new Logitech Comfort Lapdesk for Notebooks will be available in coming February for about $40.

Ultimate Ears Launches Latest Super.Fi 5 And Super.Fi 5vi Earphones With Top-Fire Armature Speaker Design

The emerging provider of premium earpieces for the consumer market, Ultimate Ears has announced the latest additions to its family of universal-fit earphones - Ultimate Ears Super.Fi 5 and Ultimate Ears Super.Fi 5vi (integrates a high-performance microphone for hands-free phone calls) earphones, which the company claims as the first products on the market with exclusive top-fire-armature speaker design, aiming to deliver enhanced audio in a comfortable and compact shape.

“This addition to the Super.Fi family reflects the evolution Ultimate Ears is experiencing,” said Philippe Depallens, Logitech vice president and general manager of Ultimate Ears. “As we continue to grow and expand our product offering, we strive to remain on the cutting edge of the industry by developing new technologies. With the new Super.Fi 5 and Super.Fi 5vi earphones, we’ve created an exceptional listening experience in a sleeker design for our fashion-conscious customers.” 

Highlights of Ultimate Ears Super.Fi 5 and Ultimate Ears Super.Fi 5vi earphones:
Amazing top fire armature speaker producing powerful and extended high definition sound in smaller, more ergonomic form
Machined liquid-silver plastic housing providing an exceptionally comfortable fit for long listening sessions
Include 3 interchangeable soft-silicone ear tips and 2 newly introduced Comply foam ear tips aiming to deliver advanced noise reduction and increased comfort
Gold-plated 3.5 mm jack can connect to most MP3 players, stereos and laptops

According to Ultimate Ears, “The earphones’ top-fire design employs a single, wideband driver to create an exceptionally accurate sound tuned for a wide range of musical genres. With a frequency response range of 15 Hz to 15 kHz and a top sound pressure level (SPL) of 115 dB, the earphones accurately reproduce bass-thumping hip hop, the lush timbres of jazz vocals as well as the rich palette of symphonic music. The custom armature houses a proprietary tuned filter that shapes the sound for maximum effect, delivering detailed bass and crisp, clean mids and highs.”

The new Ultimate Ears Super.Fi 5 and Ultimate Ears Super.Fi 5vi earphones are now available for about $170 and $190, respectively.

Fun and Kitschy Design Candy Comfort Earphones

You would think M&Ms only tantalize the taste buds, but these surely enrapture the ears, too. The Candy Comfort Earphones are the latest funky design by DGL Group to penetrate the market. Available in 12 types of candy (Sour Apple Blow Pops, Bubble Yum, Dots, Dubble Bubble, Jolly Rancher, Razzles, Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups, Reese’s Pieces, Sugar Daddy, Tootsie Pop, Tootsie Roll, and York Peppermint Pattie), the earbuds come with matching cables. While the sound quality may not impress much, the fun design is expected to appeal to the young and funky.

The Candy Comfort Earphones is compatible with virtually every MP3 player on the market. Even though the audio quality is not superb, this kitschy design earphone feature sound isolating technology which is able to seal out external noise and the audio is general quite clear. 

Specifications Summary:
Product Type: Earphone
Connectivity Technology: Wired
Wire Distance: 1.2mm
Sound Mode: Stereo
Sensitivity: 95db
Impedance: 160 Ohm
Dimensions: 9.9mm
Maximum Frequency: 20-20,000Hz
Earpiece Design: Ear-Phone
Earpiece Type: Binaural