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16 January 2007, 14:02
Consumer Electronics Show-2007: ExpressCard Slot Compatible MoGo Mouse X54.
MoGo Mouse X54: Made for ExpressCard slots
Newton Peripherals, the developer of the revolutionary MoGo Mouse™, today announced a new generation of the award-winning mouse, specifically designed to work with ExpressCard/54-equipped laptop computers.
 Frequent travelers who hate the trackpad controls on their laptops may find reprieve in the MoGo Mouse.
Natick, Mass.-based Newton Peripherals LLC is selling a wireless Bluetooth optical mouse that folds down to recharge in the laptop's PC Card or Express Card/54 slot and then pops back up with a kickstand for use.
"People who use laptops don't like carrying a big mouse with them wherever they go," spokesman Steve Friedberg said. "They can't stand using the trackpad and the little travel mice are just too small." • Built-in center scrolling capability through an integrated scroll pad; • No software drivers required; • More user-intuitive feel, with deeper finger depressions for more natural operation; and • “Auto-on” functionality when the mouse is removed from the laptop’s ExpressCard/54 slot.
In addition, the MoGo Mouse X54 also incorporates the latest in Bluetooth technology, enabling millions of laptop users to go wireless without requiring the use of adapters."One of the primary goals of the ExpressCard® standard is to open the door to innovation in the computer industry," said Brad Saunders, chairman, PCMCIA, the standards organization that developed both the PC Card and ExpressCard standards.
The newest version, the MoGo Mouse X54, was unveiled at the International Consumer Electronics Show. It comes with a touch-scroll bar that a reporter found did not function that well.
Since its introduction at last year's Consumer Electronics Show, the MoGo Mouse has gained worldwide acceptance from reviewers and end-users alike. Laptop computer manufacturers such as HP and Gateway have licensed its underlying technology or licensed the mouse for resale; experts have repeatedly praised its functionality and form factor, calling it the "ultimate in portability," "ingenious," and saying it "is incredibly easy to set up, comfortable to use, and so small that it will make even the most space-conscious road warrior happy."
"We have monitored the adoption rate of ExpressCard throughout the computer industry, and noted that consumers are buying ExpressCard-equipped laptops in increasingly significant numbers," said Matthew Westover, Newton Peripherals' President and Chief Executive Officer.
Newton plans to start selling the $80 device in the United States in the second quarter. The earlier PC Card model costs $70. "Accordingly, we saw the potential to take a leadership role for mobile mice in this market, and accelerated our roadmap to take advantage of the opportunity."
MoGo Mouse X54 will be available in the second quarter of this year from a worldwide network of authorized resellers, at an MSRP of $79.99.
What is MoGo Mouse X54™?
The company also began selling what it called the world's smallest Bluetooth adapter for users whose laptops don't already have the capabilities. The button-sized USB plug-in costs $50.
Who is MoGo Mouse X54™ meant for?
MoGo Mouse X54™ is speciically designed for road warriors who hate carrying around full-sized, bulky mice, but who also despise laptop trackpads. It is the ultimate in portability because it delivers the feel of a full-sized mouse without the cumbersome design. MoGo Mouse X54™ provides business travelers with a solution to their problem, making it easier for them to work on the road.
The MoGo is a portable mouse with a twist. It's Bluetooth compatible, so is able to connect to compatible laptops without needing an extra adapter. And once you've finished using it, you simply fold it shut and slot it into a PC Card slot, where it's both secure and receives power to charge its internal battery. Admittedly, it isn't comfortable to use for hours on end, but it's good enough for the odd job you can't manage with a trackpad. We experienced no problems with battery life, so if you're looking for an incredibly light mouse that can be used just about anywhere the MoGo is a good, if expensive, choice.
MoGo Mouse X54™ makes quantum leaps over other portable mice when it comes to mobility, comfort and usability. Its design lets business travelers use MoGo Mouse X54™ on virtually any surface they might ind in the ield. Because of its ExpressCard technology, it offers fast performance in a conveniently compact design. MoGo Mouse X54™ even stores and charges itself inside your laptop ExpressCard/54 slot. And its brilliant center scroll mechanism means you never again have to fuss with your laptop’s trackpad.
Features
• Sophisticated optical tracking lets MoGo Mouse X54™ work on numerous surfaces • Integrated “kickstand” lips out to position MoGo Mouse comfortably • Handy center scroll pad makes navigating documents a snap • Bluetooth operation delivers wireless freedom with no batteries to replace
What is MoGo Mouse BT™?
 MoGo Mouse BT™ is a business-card sized, Bluetooth-enabled mouse that stores and recharges neatly inside…that’s right, inside…your laptop computer’s PC card slot when it’s not being used. MoGo Mouse BT™ is a technologically advanced wonder, featuring patent-pending optics and a system that automatically levers the mouse up into your hand as you work. With no batteries to replace, the MoGo Mouse BT™ recharges in less than an hour in the PC card slot of your laptop.
Who’s MoGo MouseBT meant for?
MoGo Mouse BT™ is speciically designed for road warriors who hate carrying around full-sized, bulky mice, but who also despise laptop trackpads and trackpoints. MoGo Mouse BT™ provides them with a solution to their problem, making it easier for them to work on the road. What’s so special about MoGo Mouse BT™? Other mice, even those meant for road warriors, just don’t cut it. Mini-mice (the “walnut shells”) get lost in your hand and are dificult to maneuver, and the ideas of carrying a full-sized mouse defeats the entire purpose of mobility on the go, making MoGo Mouse BT™ a natural.
Features
• Patent-pending optics provide smooth, accurate performance • Integrated “kickstand” lips out to position MoGo Mouse comfortably • No batteries to replace — takes just minutes to recharge inside your laptop • Bluetooth operation delivers wireless freedom
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15 January 2007, 13:00
MoGo Dapter: World's Smallest Bluetooth Adapter.
What is MoGo Dapter™?
Now you can add Bluetooth wireless capabilities to your USB tablet or notebook computer. MoGo Dapter™ is a technologically advanced wonder, featuring patent-pending mechanics, an ultra low-proile design.
 Newton Peripherals, the developer of the revolutionary MoGo Mouse™, today announced the MoGo Dapter™, a breakthrough in Bluetooth™ adapters that makes it easier than ever for millions of laptop users to use Bluetooth-enabled wireless devices.
The MoGo Dapter is the world's smallest Bluetooth adapter, specifically designed for "road warriors" and other mobile computer users. Newton Peripherals' engineers designed the Dapter, miniaturizing and encapsulating the patent-pending technology so that the adapter simply plugs into any free USB port and virtually sits flush, without protruding like standard adapters. In doing so, the Dapter delivers "set it and forget it" Bluetooth functionality, eliminating the current requirement of unplugging and carrying a bulky adapter when traveling.
MoGo Dapter™ is speciically designed for road warriors who do not have embedded Bluetooth functionality on their laptops and hate carrying around full-sized bulky adapters, that are quite often left at home. MoGo Dapter™ provides business travelers with a solution to their problem, making it easier for them to work on the road.
 What’s so special about MoGo Dapter™?
MoGo Dapter™ makes quantum leaps over other Bluetooth adapters when it comes to mobility and usability. Its design lets business travelers use MoGo Dapter in virtually any environment. MoGo Dapter™ Ultra low-proile, only .4", supports “plug it and forget it” for the ultimate in portability. Once you install MoGo Dapter™ into your USB connector you do not need to unplug the unit during travel, as its mechanical design does not protrude.
Features
The market for such a device is tremendous. Figures from IMS Research and the Bluetooth Special Interest Group indicate that there may be as many as 250 million older laptops still in daily use worldwide, without embedded Bluetooth support. The MoGo Dapter now enables owners of those laptops to use the award-winning MoGo Mouse, recently named as one of IT Week magazine's "Products of the Year," as well as other Bluetooth-enabled devices. More importantly, the MoGo Dapter essentially becomes an integrated part of the laptop, giving users one fewer device to misplace or lose. • Ultra low-proile design allows “plug it and forget it” for mobile user. • Bluetooth 2.0 EDR supports higher transfer than v1.2
Speciications
General • Supports up to 7 slave devices
Standards • Bluetooth 2.0 EDR
Transfer Rates (Max) • 3.0Mbps Asymmetrical
RF-Wireless Frequency • 2400 - 2483.5 MHz for USA/Europe/Japan
"The MoGo Dapter is consistent with our corporate objective of producing powerful and easy-to-use products that enable mobility on the go," said Matthew Westover, Newton Peripherals' President and Chief Executive Officer. "Many laptop computer users refuse to use adapters of any kind, because they can catch, break off or become lost. As a result, they are not getting as much as they can from their mobile computing experience. The MoGo Dapter solves that challenge, and represents a significant step forward. We believe the ultra-low profile of the Dapter will become the standard design for adapters of all kinds." • 2dBi On-Board • Integrated Chip
Receiver Sensitivity • 80 dBm typical across passband under high interference environments
Range • Up to 30 feet (peer-to-peer)
RF Technology • Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum
System Requirements For Windows Computers • Windows XP/2000/Me/98se with USB Support • One Available USB Port • CD-ROM Drive For Macintosh Computers • Macintosh OS X v10.2 with USB Support • One Available USB Port
The MoGo Dapter will be available in the second quarter of this year from a worldwide network of authorized resellers, at an MSRP of $49.99. • 5VDC +/- 10%Power Consumption • Max 33mA in transmit mode • Max 38mA in receive mode • Max 259uA in sleep mode
Dimensions • L = 0.4 in. • W = .73 in. • H = 0.37 in.
Weight • 0.09 oz (39g)
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14 January 2007, 15:32
New camcorder Hitachi DZ-GX5300, Sony HDR-HC7, Sony HDR-HDR-
New 3.3M CCD Camcorder From Hitachi - "Wooo" DZ-GX5300
Adding yet another item to what's likely one of the oddest titled product lines to ever grace the consumer electronics universe, Hitachi has now introduced the Wooo DZ-GX5300 DVD camcorder.
 According to its press release, Hitachi is going to release its latest 3.3M CCD camcorder, Wooo DZ-GX5300.
Measures 66 x 143 x 92mm and weighs 470 grams, this digital video recorder offers a 2.7-inch colors widescreen display and supports for variety DVD media, including DVD-RAM, DVD-RW, and DVD-R. It can also take a series of still photo shot automatically
Sony HD Camcorder Line...
Technical Specifications Sony HDR-HC7
 General
• Imaging Device: 1/2.9" 3200K Gross Pixels ClearVid™ CMOS Sensor • Pixel Gross: 3200K • Recording Media: MiniDV Cassette, Memory Stick Duo™ Media, Memory Stick PRO Duo™ Media • Recording and Playback Times: High Definition: 60 minutes; Standard Definition: SP=60 min., LP=90 min. • Video Actual: 2280K Pixels (16:9), 1710K Pixels (4:3) • Still Actual: 2280K Pixels (16:9), 3040K Pixels (4:3)
Place the pinnacle of high definition in your hands with the HDR-HC7 camcorder. It’s never been easier to capture the highest quality, high definition video possible on a MiniDV cassette. Convenience• USB Streaming: N/A • SteadyShot® Image Stabilization: Yes (Super; Optical) • Accessory Shoe: Yes, Active Interface Shoe • White Balance: Auto/Outdoor/Indoor/One Push • Memory Stick PRO™ Media Compatibility: Tested to support up to 4GB media capacity; does not support high speed transfer function; does not support Access Control security function. • Still Image Mode(s): JPEG • Minimum Illumination: 2 Lux (0 Lux with Super NightShot® Infrared System) • Low Light Capability: Super NightShot® system
HD camcorders are the big thing for 2007, with prices for consumer models turning them into the mainstream camcorders to have. Sony's HC7 includes several next-generation technologies, including support for the xvYCC color space, which facilitates better colors for capture and display. Sony's HDR-HC series also has a proven track record of excellent MiniDV performance. Convenience Features• Easy Operation: Yes • Fader Effects: Black, Monotone, Mosaic, White • Multiple Language Display: Yes • Slide Show Mode: Yes • Titling: N/A • Light/Flash: N/A/Yes • Scene Mode(s): Beach, Candle, Fireworks, Landscape, Portrait, Sports Lesson, Spotlight, and Sunrise & Sunset • Picture Effect(s): Monotone, Mosaic, Negative Art, Pastel, Sepia, Skin Tone and Solarization • Digital Picture Effect(s): Cinematic Effect, Flash • Motion, Old Movie, Still, Trail • PictBridge Compatible: Yes
HD is more than just high resolution and huge TV screens--it's also better color. In this case, XvYCC color, a space that's able to encode a larger variety of colors that predecessors such as sRGB or YCC. Sony is first out of the gate to support XvYCC with its 2007 prosumer models, the HDR-HC5/7 and HDR-UX5/7, hard drive and DVD-based AVCHD models, respectively. Inputs and Outputs• LANC Terminal: Yes (Stereo Mini) • Analog Audio/Video Input(s): N/A • Analog Audio/Video Output(s): Yes (Multi A/V) • Digital Audio/Video Input(s): Yes (via i.LINK®) • Digital Audio/Video Output(s): Yes (via i.LINK®) • USB Port(s): Yes (1.1 compliant) • i.LINK® Interface: Yes • Component Video (Y/Pb/Pr) Output(s): Yes • Headphone Jack: Yes • Microphone Input: Yes • S-Video Input(s): N/A • S-Video Output(s): Yes (via optional accessory) • HDMI™ Connection Output(s): Yes
HDR-HC7This is an HDV-based camcorder, with a 3MP CMOS shooting stills up to 6.1MP. It has a 2.7" LCD...and is pretty standard. Its less-loved sibling, the HC5, has a downgraded 2MP CMOS allowing for 4MP stills Interestingly, the lower end camera also features more digital zoom, as if Sony believes cheaper consumers will be impressed by the pixel-screwing zoom. Hardware• LCD: 2.7" (211K Pixels) Wide (16:9) Touch Panel Clear Photo™ LCD PlusDisplay • Lens Type: Carl Zeiss® Vario-Sonnar® T* • Viewfinder: Color, 123K Pixels • Docking Station: N/A • Microphone: Yes (Built-in; Stereo)
Optics/Lens
Sony HDR-UX7
This camera has identical specs to the HC7, but records to DVD in the MPEG4 AVCHD format, allowing you to put 1080ion 3" DVD. It is also the only model in the lineup with a slightly larger, 3.5" screen.• 35mm Equivalent: 40-400mm(16:9 Camera Mode), 49- 490mm (4:3 Camera Mode), 40-400mm (16:9 Memory Mode), 37-370mm (4:3 Memory Mode) • Aperture: f1.8-2.9 • Exposure: Touch Panel (24 steps) • Filter Diameter: 37mm • Focal Distance: 5.4-54mm; 450mm; Telemacro • Focus: Full Range Auto/Manual (Dial, Touch Panel) • Progressive Shutter Mode: N/A • Shutter Speed: Auto, 1/2-1/500 (Scene Selection Mode) • Optical Zoom: 10X • Digital Zoom: 20X • Resolution: 3MP
Sony HDR-HC5/7
These models use 2- and 4-megapixel versions of Sony's ClearVid CMOS--it'll be interesting to see if it's up to the task of a broader color range--and now have an automatic slow-shutter mode for when the light starts dimming. The specs do claim a we-hope-its-true minimum illumination of 2 lux.Power• Power Consumption: HDV-4.2W/4.5W; DV-4.0W/4.3W (VF/LCD) • Battery Type: InfoLithium® with AccuPower™ Meter System (NP-FH60)
Software • Supplied Software: Picture Motion Browser ver. 2.0
Video • Analog-to-Digital Converter: N/A • Format(s) Supported: HDV 1080i and MiniDV
The HDR-HC7 and HDR-HC5 will ship in February for about $1,400 and $1,200, respectively. The HDR-UX7 and HDR-UX5 follow in March for about $1,300 and $1,100, respectively. Dimensions
Weight: 1 lb. 6 oz. (650g) with tape and supplied batteryMeasurements: 3 1/4" x 3 1/4" x 5 1/2" (82 x 82 x 138mm)
Supplied Accessories• Power Adaptor/ In Camera Charger (AC-L200) • InfoLithium® Rechargeable Battery (NP-FH60) • Wireless Remote Commander® Remote Control (RMT- 831) • A/V Cable • Component Video Cable • USB Cable • i.LINK® Cable (VMC-IL4415)
See also:
Sanyo Xacti HD1A 5.1MP MPEG4 High-Definition Camcorder with 10x Optical Zoom.
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