Samsung today unveiled the Samsung M5650, a music-focused addition to its popular lineup of full touch screen handsets for young mobile users. Tailored for music lovers, the Samsung M5650 is equipped with a one-touch key for listening to your favorite tunes on top of all the diverse features of the Samsung Corby. The Samsung M5650 offers enhanced social networking features for those who are actively digitally connected through means such as e-mail, instant messaging and blogs. Additionally, the Samsung M5650 allows quick access to MySpace, Facebook and Twitter, and the ability to easily upload photos and videos.
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Panasonic 3.1 Ah – highest-capacity lithium-ion battery
Panasonic Starts Mass-Production of industry’s highest-capacity lithium-ion battery for laptops and other mobile devices.
Panasonic began the mass production of 18650-type high-capacity 3.1 Ah lithium-ion battery this month. The new Panasonic 3.1 Ah battery has a nickel positive electrode and an energy density of 675 Wh/L. The same types of batteries are widely used in laptop computers. Panasonic achieved safety and high capacity by using its unique Heat Resistance Layer (HRL) technology that forms an insulating metal oxide layer between the positive and negative electrodes. The layer prevents the battery from overheating even if a short circuit occurs.
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LaCie Rikiki – one of the smallest mobile hard drives on the market comes with capacities up to 640GB. LaCcie Rikiki is perfect for anyone who needs constant access to their music, photos, files, and entire digital world. Its brushed aluminum casing works on two levels: it helps protect your data, but also gives the Rikiki a sophisticated look. The aluminum exterior is tough, but it’s also light enough for mobility, ensuring your data will always make it to its destination. USB Boost software is included for enhanced speeds and performance up to 33% (Windows only).
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BenQ M2700HD – 27” LCD monitor
BenQ officially entered the 27” LCD monitor segment today with their Full HD 1080p M2700HD, a crossover IT/CE innovation fusing work and play into a single display. The 16:9 LCD monitor outperforms similarly-priced/-sized TVs by delivering better sight and sound via a super-high 50,000:1 DCR, 400-nit brightness, patented Senseye Human Vision Technology, and an exquisite 10-watt EmbracingSound surround sound system. A smart remote control caters to TV-style viewing, enabling the user to switch video sources, adjust audio options, and access the OSD from the couch, the bed, or other distance.
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Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrid is the first Toyota to be propelled by a lithium-ion battery.
Toyota announced the introduction of the Prius Plug-in Hybrid, a plug-in version of the third-generation Prius gasoline-electric hybrid vehicle, into key markets. Approximately 600 units will be introduced in Japan, the United States, and Europe over the first half of 2010, for use by governments and businesses. The Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrid can be charged using an external power source such as a household electric outlet, and is the first vehicle produced by Toyota to be propelled by a lithium-ion battery.
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