Check out this newly launched USB 3.0 card reader from Lexar, the Multi-Card 25-in-1 USB 3.0 Reader. Featuring a pop-up design, this compact card reader is equipped with a USB 3.0 connection interface and provides five card slots corresponding to 25 different memory card formats. The Lexar Multi-Card 25-in-1 USB 3.0 Reader is available now for $44.99. [Product Page]
Dell will release OptiPlex 9010 Windows 8 all-in-one PC in the near future. Designed for business users, the OptiPlex 9010 features a 23-inch touchscreen display with a full HD resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels, a vPro-equipped Ivy Bridge processor and an integrated webcam that can be used for video conferencing. Unfortunately, Dell didn’t release the full specifications for the Dell OptiPlex 9010. Stay tuned for more updates. [Geeky-gadgets]
Here comes a new line of professional CF cards from Silicon Power, the Superior CF 1000X. Available in two different storage capacities: 64GB and 128GB, these high performance CF cards support VPG-20 (Video Performance Guarantee) specification, have a built-in ECC function and can deliver read and write speeds of up to 150MB/s and 80MB/s, respectively. Unfortunately, there’s no word on pricing yet. [Silicon Power]
Just yesterday we reported that a group by the name of Izz ad-din Al qassam had claimed responsibility for a hack that brought down the website for Bank of America and obliterated its Twitter feed in addition to messing with the NYSE. More »
The new BIOSTAR Hi-Fi A85X FM2 motherboard supports any AMD E2, A4, A6, A8 and 10 processor with an FM2 pin-out. It is also compatible with Athlon II X4 CPUs that are based on the new APUs with a maximum TDP of 100 Watts. This new ATX form factor motherboard provides native support for SuperSpeed USB 3.0 and dual-channel memory up to DDR3 – 2400 in over-clocking mode. It is equipped with BIOSTAR Hi-Fi Power technology, THX truStudio PRO and BIOSTAR Hi-Fi Ground. In addition, the BIOSTAR Hi-Fi A85X FM2 motherboard has also received the official Windows 8 hardware certification from Microsoft. [Product Page]
Boost Mobile has a history of recycling Sprint’s smartphones, but every now and then it releases a first-run phone of its own. This time around we’re looking at the ZTE Warp Sequent, a fitting follow-up to last year’s ZTE Warp. Packed to capacity with entry-level goodness, the Warp Sequent features a 4.3-inch qHD display, a 1.4GHz processor, a 5-megapixel rear-facing camera, a 1.3-megapixel front shooter, 768MB of RAM, 4GB of internal storage and Android 4.0. So, if you’ve got a serious hankering for an off-contract Android running last year’s operating system, the ZTE Warp Sequent can be yours for $200.
Filed under: Cellphones, Wireless, Mobile
ZTE Warp Sequent now available on Boost Mobile for $200 originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 19 Sep 2012 21:06:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Permalink 
Phone Scoop | 
Boost Mobile | Email this | Comments
Here’s a great tip for those who obsess over the odd routes that shipments take and/or salivate at the thought of your iPhone 5 shipping a little early. You can track your iPhone 5 order without a tracking number. And since Apple hasn’t given tracking numbers out for iPhone 5 orders yet, this is the only way to track its status. More »
Back in July, Microsoft unveiled a number of new keyboards for use with both Windows 8/RT tablets and Windows 8 desktops, but it looks like the company wasn’t quite finished revealing new peripherals. Today Microsoft announced the Sculpt Comfort keyboard, big brother to the Sculpt Mobile keyboard. The two do look quite similar, but there are few key differences between them that are worth pointing out.
For starters, the Sculpt Comfort keyboard is quite a bit bigger than it’s more mobile sibling, but you’ve probably already figured that out. As you can see from the images, the Sculpt Comfort keyboard features an ergonomic design that promotes a neutral positions for your wrists and makes the keys easier to reach. The wrist pad you see there is detachable, so if it ends up getting in the way or it turns out you don’t have enough space with it attached, those problems are easily solved.
One of the more interesting features of the Sculpt is that it sports a split space bar. A Microsoft study shows that “90% of people use only their right thumb to hit the space bar,” which means that more often than not, the left side of the space bar remains untouched. While that won’t exactly be viewed as a problem by most, Microsoft has come up with a use for the left side of the space bar, turning it into a spare backspace key. Using it in that way means that you no longer have to reach for the backspace key when you make a mistake. The space bar is also noticeably larger than the space bars found on other keyboards, making it easier to hit when you’re typing up a storm.
Like some of the other peripherals we’ve seen Microsoft touting lately, this keyboard comes with a set of Windows 8 hotkeys, and boasts wireless USB connectivity to boot. The keyboard runs on two AA batteries, and is compatible with Windows 8, Windows RT, Windows 7, and Windows Vista (sorry Windows XP users, you’re out of luck with this one). Microsoft has given the Sculpt Comfort keyboard a price tag of $59.99, with a release date of “soon.” We’ll have more details for you once Microsoft unleashes them, so keep it tuned here to SlashGear!
Microsoft unveils Sculpt Comfort Keyboard for Windows 8 is written by Eric Abent & originally posted on SlashGear.
© 2005 – 2012, SlashGear. All right reserved.
Tobii has collaborated with NTT DoCoMo to create the world’s first eye-tracking tablet. Dubbed as the “ibeam”, the gadget uses the eye-tracking technology that enables users to interact with the User Interface (UI) of the ibeam tablet simply through the movement of their eyes. Both companies will introduce the ibeam prototype in Tokyo during the first week of October 2012. [Ubergizmo]
Genius today introduced the Traveler 9010LS portable mouse. What makes this wireless mouse special is that it works in just about any surface. The Genius Traveler 9010LS adopts the company’s patented DarkEye technology that allows the mouse to work on clear glass surfaces and other shiny, highly reflective surfaces. The mouse connects to your computer using the bi-directional 2.4GHz anti-interference technology that ensures a reliable working distance of up to 10 meters. Other features include adjustable sensitivity from 800/1200/1600 dpi. If you are interested, you can purchase the Genius Traveler 9010LS portable mouse for $39.99 a pop. [Genius]
This is site is run by Sascha Endlicher, M.A., during ungodly late night hours. Wanna know more about him? Connect via Social Media by jumping to about.me/sascha.endlicher.
