Maxian M1 EDU Portable Media Player

The Korean based company; Maxian has released its latest Portable Media Player (PMP) called the Maxian M1 EDU. Maxian’s portable media player comes with a Dual Core CPU, 3.5″ touch screen LCD, FM Radio, digital TV and powered by Windows CE 5.0 operating system. The portable media player whic comes in black is compatible with video codecs (Mpeg-1, Mpeg-2, Mpeg-3, Mpeg-4, WMV, and AVI) or WMA/MP3 files. The Maxian M1 EDU comes with either 8GB or 16GB storage capacity.





Features

- 3.5″ touch screen LCD display
- Digital TV support
- Integrated FM radio
- Compatible with MPEG1 to 4, WMV, AVI, MP3 and WMA files
- SD memory card slot
- Built-in dictionaries

Available: Maxian
Price: Unknown

Motorola MOTO VE240

Take a look at Motorola’s latest cell phone, the MOTO VE240. Expected to be released in the US soon, the MOTO VE240 handset has the following features:

- 1.5″ CSTN display with 128 x 128 pixels and 65k colors
- MP3 playback
- Bluetooth connectivity
- Speakerphone functionality
- 2.5mm stereo headset jack (why, Motorola, why?)
- USB 2.0 port
- Picture messaging
- microSD/SDHC memory card slot

As you may have noticed, there is nothing spectacular in that feature list which indicates this phone caters for users who want a no frills communication device. The Motorola MOTO VE240 will be available for $89.99 after a $30 instant rebate.

MOTO VE240 will help consumers further enjoy the benefits offered by two of the nations top providers of unlimited wireless communications with its many features and great looks. We are delighted to offer the features most important to consumers with impressive quality at an unbelievable value.” (Kathleen Finato, vice president of sales, Motorola)

Available: Cricket Communications in the Tulsa market tomorrow
Price: $89.99

Aleratec CD/DVD Shredder

We blogged about the Disc Eraser back in August, and now we bring to you another simple but effective data destroying gadget called the Aleratec CD/DVD Shredder. What makes this different from the Disk Eraser? Well, the Aleratec Shredder makes short work of CDs and DVDs producing 4 strips out of the disk.








Specifications

- Functions: Auto Start/Auto Stop
- Dimensions (wxDxH): 7.5″ x 5″ x 5″
- Feed Opening: 126mm
- Capacity: 1 disc
- Speed: 20 discs/min
- Shred Type: Strip Cut
- Shred Size: 34mm

With identity theft on the increase (over 10 million in US alone) do you really want to run the risk of fallen victim?

Available: Aleratec
Price: $44.95

CallPod Drone Bluetooth Adapter

The CallPod Drone is a high powered Bluetooth Adapter (for PCs and Macs) which connects to your computer via a USB port and will connect to Bluetooth devices such as Bluetooth headset or headphones from up to 100 meters away.  The Callpod Drone does not come with any software (plug and play); rather it comes pre-loaded with on-board firmware which allows it to communicate with devices.

Performance
- 100-meter (Class-1) range
- VoIP and music streaming to any Bluetooth headset or stereo headphones
- Automatically pairs with your headset or headphones
- Seamlessly switch between music and VoIP calls
- No software installation – Plug and Play
- Optional software install for advanced functions such as data transfer
- Upgradeable firmware

Compatibility
- Works with all Bluetooth headsets and headphones
- Supports all major VoIP platforms (i.e. Skype)
- Controls all PC music players (iTunes, Windows Media Player)
- A2DP / AVRCP
- Mac and PC compatible

Available: CallPod
Price: $49.95

New Samsung T929 Leica

T-Mobile has added another mobile phone to their range of products called the Samsung T929 Leica (or some may know it as the Samsung Pixon). Featuring touch screen technology the Leica is designed more as a camera than a mobile phone. What makes me say that? Well how about the 8MP camera with features such as auto focus, anti-shake technology, face and smile detection recognition technology.

Video recording is also possible with the Samsung T929 Leica with its 30 frames per second recording speed and 720 x 480 pixels.

Specifications and Features:

- Touch Screen Keyboard
- TouchWiz
- 8MP camera
- 3G
- GPS
- Stereo Bluetooth
- 8MP Camera with video record
- Full HTML browser

Available: No release date
Price: Unknown