[CEATEC 2012] Toshiba renames its Satellite U925t in Japan as a Dynabook

Announced early September, the Satellite U925t, a Sony Vaio Duo like ultrabook powered by a Core i5 Ivy Bridge is now making its debut in Japan under the Dynabook series. While Toshiba did not gave any specific price and specification details on this Japanese version of the Satellite U925t is schedule to hit Japanese stores within a few month with identical specs as its North American cousin.

[CEATEC 2012] Docomo demos hands-free video-conferencing prototype and share to the world your digitized avatar.

Improving something that works just fine is a difficult task and I must say that Docomo did a pretty descent job this year at CEATEC with their new hands-free video-conferencing prototype. The concept is simple, create an digitized avatar of yourself that will not only mimic your facial expression but also reproduce your surrounding environment without the needs for you to face a camera. Simple isn’t it? Well actually not really but Docomo came with something rather interesting in the …

[CEATEC 2012] Toshiba Canvio new external HDD hands-on

Announced a few weeks ago here you are in the “Flesh” Toshiba’s new Canvio external USB 3.0 HDD line-up. Not much to say here really with the exception maybe of Canvio Slim that is indeed slick and elegant!

PQI announces USB3.0 U822V Speedy

The Foxlink Group’s Power Quotient International (PQI), the world leader in wireless storage devices, initiated a race for speed today by officially announcing the launch of the Intelligent Drive U822V Speedy portable USB flash drive. PQI USB3.0 U822V Speedy offers exceptional speed. Compared to the traditional USB2.0 interface, a read speed of 88MB/Sec translates to an increase of 293%, while a write speed of 66MB/Sec is a 330% increase. It is akin to the incredible speed one experiences …

[CEATEC 2012] Vaio DUO, Sony finally has its mojo back!

Announced last august, Sony new Windows 8 Ultrabook is in the flesh a great little device! Sure we did not have much time to play with this little convertible but first impressions are just great. The Vaio DUO is indeed light, comes with a stunning 11.6” screen with a mate finish making it ideal both in and outside packed in a sturdy body… Yep I can’t wait to get this little baby in hands to try!

Model
VAIOTM Duo

Processor
Intel® Core™ i7-3517U, Intel® Core™ i5-3317U or Intel® …

[CEATEC 2012] Fujitsu unveils Lifebook UH75 and Arrows TAB running Windows 8

Nothing really breathtaking happened on Fujitsu’s booth this year but Fujitsu was still kind enough to unveil its latest Windows 8 wonders including the Lifebook UH75 a 14.4” super thin ultrabook with a thickness of just 15.6mm and a weight of 1.44kg and a new Arrows Tab that was just until recently being only made available in Japan running on Android 4.0.
No specs details, price information or launch date was made available to us at today’s CEATEC launch.

[CEATEC 2012] Sharp outs first 4K IGZO Display prototypes

Sharp unveiled at IFA 2012 a new series of high-resolution and low power display technology named IGZO, and today at CEATEC, Sharp went one step further by introducing two new 32” IGZO screens with one featuring a touchscreen and another more conventional one designed home entertainment.
For those who where under a rock the past few month, Sharp IGZO technology employed advanced IGZO oxide semiconductors enables Sharp to produce LCDs with smaller thin-film transistors and increased pixel …

[CEATEC 2012] Sharp ICC-LED 4K TV is what we have all been waiting for!

My dear readers, we have been lied to! Full HD Movies can be AMAZING at least thanks to Sharp and its ICC Technology!
When the first full HD Movie arrived we were all amazed by the sharpness of these videos on our 37 or 42″ TVs, but since a few years 60 and 80″ TVs start to become more common, at least for those who can afford them, but truth to be told 1080p movies on these display look just plain horrible.
Now add to this a layer of “4K’ and you have the prefect …

[CEATEC 2012] Docomo introduces Grip UI, a new way to “hold” your phone

Here you an interesting concept that once turn real becomes almost a complete, behold the Grip UI from Docomo. The theory, and reality, is that it is rather difficult to use your smartphone in a confined environment like a train for example. It is indeed at pick-hours almost impossible to use both hands with your smartphone without a) Disturbing your neighbors and b) Standing still without disturbing anyone when the train is moving. Strong from this two very basic points the R&D section of …

[CEATEC 2012] Hands-on with Sharp stunning CG-Silicon Full HD 5″ Display!

Sharp announced yesterday the mass production of a new IGZO based SC-Silicon full HD 5″ display in Japan, and today we finally had the chance to see this wonder in the flesh, and oh my! This gonna make some cry! I always had the utmost respect for Sharp when it comes to Display and its imaging technology and this new 5″ screen is no excpetion! Colors are stunning, confortable view angle and will fit perfectly in most Tablet or Smartphone with touch capacity! Yep I am in love and I …