Feeling bored? Then, why not bring out that child in you with this iControl Helicopter? It’s not like the typical remote controlled chopper that you see in stores as it comes with a Smart Link Control that enables you to plug it into any iPod Touch, iPhone, iPad, or Android device. So say goodbye to going outdoors just to beat that boredom with an RC chopper. Now, even at the comfort of your couch, you can fly the iControl Helicopter with the use of your smartphone.
So, how do you make this thing work? Well, first, you need to load the free Smart Control app on your mobile device. After which, you can start feeling it rumble as you fire up the smartphone-controlled engines. Now, to operate it, all you need to do is use the simple touchscreen controls or might as well tilt your device (iPod touch, iPad, or iPhone) forwards, backwards, left, and right. And since it comes with three channel control, you and your friends can fly your iControls together. How cool is that?
Here’s the full list of the product’s features:
- IR Helicopter controlled by your smartphone
- Free downloadable Smart Control App
- Infrared technology for indoor flying only. Wind and short transmission range can lead to loss of control
- Three Channel Control
- Gyro directional stabilizer
- Choice of Joystick or Gesture modes
- Controller vibrates when the engine starts (not compatible with iPod Touch or iPad)
- Batteries included
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With so many game titles and gaming consoles today, don’t you wish that you have a one controller to rule them all, one controller to find them, one controller to bring them all and in your gaming prowess bind them? The good news is you don’t have to go to the Elven smiths of Eregion to craft you one, just recently SteelSeries introduced the Ion Wireless Controller – a multi-platform controller that would enable you to play games whenever you are, wherever you are, and whatever platform. Whether you just want a compact, wireless, and clutter-free controller for your PC games or a portable controller for your tablet and smartphone-based games, the Steel Series Ion is the controller for you.
The year is just starting and Alienware is already out for conquest. Its latest weapon is the new Alienware X51 ITX gaming desktop that’s aimed to the more space conscious yet hardcore gamers. Don’t let the small size fool you though, true to its Alienware ancestry, underneath miniature form factor lies blood curling hardware that would put any ITX systems or even full desktop systems to shame. This small gaming desktop is powered by none other than latest Intel’s Core series processors with the Core i3 outfitted for base configuration. The new X51 also comes standard with 1GB GDDR5 NVIDIA GeForce GT 545 graphics card and 4GB of DDR3 memory. Optional upgrade to the more powerful GTX 555 and up to 8GB of DDR3 memory is also available. For storage, this small profile gaming desktop uses a 1TB 7,200 RPM hard drive. Looking at the specs, the Alienware X51 might be the world’s smallest gaming desktop but, with the right configuration, it can take on even the most resource intensive games to date without so much as a hiccup.
With its small footprint and high-end specs, the Alienware X51 would also make a great entertainment hub. It features a slot loaded DVD drive that can be upgraded to a Blu-ray Disc Reader for High Definition entertainment. An internal High-Definition 7.1 Performance Audio with Waves MAXX Audio Software is also provided to guarantee exceptional surround sound performance. There’s also the plethora of ports including HDMI 1.4, USB 2.0 and 3.0, and SPDIF audio.
Turtle Beach is again ready to rock all the gaming enthusiasts with passion for sound with the new Turtle Beach Ear Force XP400 premium wireless gaming headset. The XP400 is also Turtle Beach’s offering to users who are tight on a budget but still getting the best value for their money. It features 2.4/5Ghz dual-band Wi-Fi RF wireless technology that gets rid of undersirable interferences with other devices especially when you have wireless network at home. With dual-pairing technology, the XP400 allows wireless chatting on Xbox 360 or PS3 while also letting you answer mobile phone calls. The headset uses wonderful 360 degree Dolby wireless surround sound with adjustable surround sound angles to deliver a more immersive gaming experience. It is also outfitted with multiple EQ presets to further customize the audio output in specific gaming environment. 
Last year Razer showcased the Razer Blade, the world’s first true gaming laptop that boasts switchable User Interface and powerful performance. Now, after more than a year’s worth of waiting for the elusive machine is still well – elusive. And even before you get the chance to see the Blade hit the store shelves, Razer showcased another portable gaming machine the named Project Fiona. Yes it’s sexy, green, deadly, and probably can beat Shrek seven ways to Sundays when it comes to brute power. The new Razer Fiona Gaming Tablet is in a whole new level compared to your Apples and Droids; it would slice right through common office task, general browsing, and casual gaming like an Adamantium claw through butter. Designed as a gaming PC in a tablet’s clothing, Fiona can take on the latest and most popular PC games today using innovative controls and pretty powerful hardware like the latest third generation Intel Core i7 chips. Project Fiona doesn’t need games to be ported, optimized, or specifically developed for a tablet in order to play them. Any games that can run on a PC should perfectly work on this concept gaming tablet, it offers gamers an opportunity to play the latest and hottest fames in a new portable form factor – a feat that’s never been done before. 
