Acer Aspire Predator desktop PC makes good...

Acer from Taiwan is already the third largest vendor in the PC market, and has announced its Acer Aspire Predator desktop PC as well as the Acer G24 widescreen LCD display to accompany that gaming beast. Both models will be available to customers in the US, packing in top notch gaming specifications into a case that looks way too cool to be an ordinary PC, and chances are anyone who lays their eyes on it might be forgiven if they’re fooled into thinking the case might actually transform into a robot suddenly when nobody’s looking. Gotta love the deep metallic copper color it comes in, where the top of the chassis features USB and audio ports that are easy to reach, while a multi-memory card reader is located on the front.

What lies within the belly of the Acer Aspire Predator? Well, for starters, you have the powerful Intel Core 2 Quad processor to help you out when it comes to processing crunch, while NVIDIA’s GeForce 9 Series graphics cards will be able to let you enjoy even the most demanding games without dropping enough frames to render the title unplayable. In addition, it won’t rely on regular air to keep everything inside running cool - instead, the Aspire Predator will use an advanced state-of-the-art liquid cooling system that ensures all parts run at an optimal level without overheating no matter the processor-intensive tasks thrown its way. The Acer Aspire Predator is also accompanied by the Acer G24 LCD display, a 24″ widescreen LCD display to go along with the Predator’s stunning looks. You will find a 2ms response time, a brightness of 400cd/m2, a contrast ratio of 50,000:1 and a maximum resolution of 1,920 x 1,200. You will be able to pick up the Aspire Predator from $1,649 upwards while the Acer G24 LCD display will retail for $399.99.

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Rumor of new Apple laptop !!

Word on the street has it that Apple will be rolling out a new line of laptop computers sometime next week, including an entry level device that won’t break the bank while jumping on the coveted Apple bandwagon. Word on the street has it that this new Apple laptop will finally break the sub-$1,000 price point - a level somewhat like the Dow Jones, plunging to depths never seen before. Some of the analysts are so bold as to predict a $800 pricing, but I’ll leave that up to the Apple accounting department to decide just how much profit they want to make. Will this help bolster Apple’s stock?

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ZumReed’s Turntable Speaker

I’ve seen a couple different speakers from ZumReed, but I think this new one is my new favorite. The tiny little turntable would be ultra-portable and look good while doing it. It’s one of the few that would make a cool keychain. With the little strap you could attach it to your purse or any other bags you might carry on a regular basis. It’d also be small enough to slip into your pocket, especially with its slim shape. Although you probably should be careful not to sit down with it in your back pocket, otherwise you’ll probably have to pick up a new one.

It comes in the three different colors shown here, black white and orange. You can easily see where the sound itself will come out of from the picture. If you spin that spot, that is also how you control the volume. The speakers come with a built-in rechargeable battery. If you hook it up to your USB port, for every hour you charge it you’ll get three hours of music.

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Philips Luxe MP3 player

Philips is entering the MP3 player market with something vastly different from what they used to do in the past, and this time round the Luxe might not come with a whole lot of internal memory (just a paltry 2GB), but it is interesting as it can also function as a Bluetooth headset, allowing you to interrupt your music session with incoming calls seamlessly. The one line LCD display lets you know who is calling while your cell phone remains tucked away in your pocket. Sounds pretty redundant though, since cell phones are pretty capable MP3 players in their own right these days, so separating that function onto a Bluetooth headset is more of a novelty. Gotta love the design though as it would go down well with a Nokia Prism in tow. The Philips Luxe MP3 player cum Bluetooth headset will be released in Singapore next month for approximately $94.

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Sonic Vox has no flame to play with

We have covered iPhone applications from Smule before, like the Sonic Lighter, which gives you a flame for your portable touchscreen. While there might not be a practical use for a virtual flame, Smule has released the Sonic Vox, something that will bring even more fun.

Sonic Vox has no flame to play with, but you can have some fun playing with your voice. This isn’t some application where you record your voice, and the Sonic Vox distorts it on the playback. The Sonic Vox will distort it in real-time.

All you need to do is set the pitch and the level of echo effect on the touchscreen. You can then make yourself sound like someone like Gollum. It reminds me of the Optimus Prime voice changer toy, but without the blue mask.

According to Smule, they say the Sonic Vox can work from phone to phone, but my source says that it does not work that way. However, if a Sonic Vox iPhone is hooked up to a speaker, MacBook, or boom box, then you can still have lots of fun channeling your inner James Earl Jones.

So if you want to have fun playing with your voice, then you can shell out 99 cents to the App store for the Sonic Vox.

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Lemur Autovision to help increase road safety

If used correctly, that is. The Lemur Autovision is a device that is a snap to install in just about any vehicle, and it helps you get a clearer picture on your driving, recording important information like speed, distance and brakes while you tear up asphalt in your vehicle. Parents who review such data after their kids have taken out the family car for a spin will be able to better advise the younger ones on picking up life-saving pointers when driving.

Some of the features available on the Lemur Autovision include :-

• Real-time feedback
• Reports speed, distance, brakes
• Convenient keychain LCD
• Easy to install
• Affordable - no monthly fees
• Tamper Proof and PIN protected

You can pick up the Lemur Autovision for $99.95 a pop, and unless used responsibly, it will remain pretty much useless when it comes to cutting down the number of road accidents and fatalities. Still, a tool like this should not go unnoticed as any bit could go a long way in helping us make our roads safer for everyone.

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