SanDisk has taken this idea of digital music and ran with it. They have just introduced slotMusic, which plays on microSD cards. Because of the failed attempt to control or stop illegal downloading of music they decided to release a DRM free format for mp3 albums. Many big named record labels have already signed on like Sony BMG, BMI Music, Warner Music Group, and Universal Music Group.

Over forty artists are available now including Chris Brown, Coldplay, Daughtry, Katy Perry, Nickelback, and Tim McGraw. They also released some classic albums by ABBA, Elvis Presley, Jimi Hendrix, and KISS. The 1GB microSD album is priced at $15, which includes high-quality (320kbps) MP3s, artwork, videos, and other digital content. Here is a Press Release from SanDisk talking more about the artists and the slotMusic microSD cards.
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What if you could have your very own surface computer in your home? Would you buy one? How about for $1,500? These are some of the questions a marketing research survey asked about the Microsoft Surface Computer “Oahu”. Microsoft wanted to know if they were to release an affordable consumer version of their popular surface computer, would you buy it or better yet even want one?

Microsoft Surface has already popped up all over in Las Vegas, hotel chains, restaurants, and even on your nightly news. Pretty soon everyone in America will have one. The current Surface goes for around $10,000. So in order to make its consumer debut they are going to have to find a way to manufacture at a cheaper price.
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Vuzix is stepping up their personal video eyewear by coming out with the first ever widescreen video goggles. The iWear AV310 will display a true 16:9 aspect ratio of a 52in screen viewed from 9 feet away. They look amazing and can run off a single AA battery for a full 5 hours. These new glasses are equipped with adjustable ear buds and hypoallergenic nosepiece that you can set to your comfort. Also will have an independent focus adjustment. Amazingly the visor only weighs less than 4 ounces.

Vuzix CEO Paul Travers said, “We are committed to providing our customers with the latest innovation in this exciting category and are delighted to provide the world’s first and only widescreen video eyewear.” Travers went on to say, “The revolutionary iWear® AV310 Widescreen is the ideal choice for the mobile consumer who’s craving a way to significantly enhance their portable viewing experience.”
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The future for portable device chargers is called PhotonSynthese. Designed by Vivien Muller the creator of many beautiful and innovative designs, has created a universal Solar Charger for all portable devices. During the day, the tiny photovoltaic panels absorb and store the energy into a battery hidden within the stand. So you can charge your gadgets whenever you would like to.

The amazing tree consists of 95 separate parts, including the stand that can be positioned in endless ways. Come up with a new design whenever you like. All of the limbs interlock by 3.5 jacks to transmit power down to the base and out to your gadgets. Hidden under the flexible tray lid are the wires and connectors for a sleek appearance.

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Have you been watching the 2008 Olympics in Beijing? Between Micheal Phelps becoming an Olympic Legend and all the other drama unfolding, this year has been very exciting. Lenovo has now released Olympic themed USB Flash Drives in all different shapes and sizes. Lenovo is the creator and designer of the 2008 Beijing Olympic torch. They have released many special edition flash drives to promote this year’s Olympics.

The most popular and my favorite is the silver and red swirled 4GB thumb drive. Made from the same materials as this year’s torch. It looks almost exactly the same except it’s ten times smaller and is not on fire. This one will run you about $142 USD.

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The ASUS Eee PC 4G will go on sale today for £219 (including VAT).  It will be available in Pearl White and in Galaxy Black.  There will be limited stock available today in select London stores, with the unit going on sale nationwide this Wednesday.

The Eee PC is Windows XP compatible and has over 40 built-in applications. It’s not all about the software though as the 7” Eee PC is only 0.92kg with large flash-based storage capacity and built-in webcam. Snazzy!

“This delightful little computer is incredibly easy to use but at the same time is packed full of technology,” said Sean Maloney, Intel Executive VP, GM of Sales & Marketing Group, “Intel is delighted to partner with ASUS on the development on this project, and we would like to once again extend our congratulations to the ASUS team of engineers and researchers.” Read the rest

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Ever felt a little chilly when diving in the depths of the deep blue / brown giant water tank known as our oceans? Well Rip Curl have decided that no longer should we have to return to the surface for some warm rays to heat us up as they have just launched a new wet suit known as the H-Bomb.

Don’t be fooled by it’s name, it doesn’t explode or doing anything overly dramatic that would help you escape from a shark. No, this suit is self heating! Read the rest

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