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Altek Leo: For a Higher-Level Camera Phone Experience

The first 14-megapixel smartphone is now here for all phone geeks out there. Yup, that’s a big 14 megapixel, friends! Next month, Altek is launching the Altek Leo at the CommunicAsia (CMMA) in Singapore.

The Leo packs all the wonders of a cam phone, and more! Other than that mind-boggling 14 figure, this new Altek innovation boasts of other features as well. One is HD video recording (720p HD), another is 3x optical zoom, and yet another is a combination of Xenon and LED flash. And, after you’ve taken all those shots, you can share and upload them instantly with the phone’s Wi-Fi and 3G connectivity with HSDPA support. The Leo can be operated via a touch screen panel. And although there’s no mention about the OS in which it is running, it’s most probably Android if we’re to based on the keys below the touch screen.

Right now, the top camera phones in the market in terms of megapixel are those with 12 megapixels. Altek has one such phone, together with Samsung and Sony. But when the Leo is officially launched next month, it will occupy the top, and the first, and will likely be a challenge to other manufacturers of cam phones.

According to Altek CEO Alex Hsia, “Leo plugs users into a wireless world of excitement and fun. Its high end digital camera and video functions means Leo users need never again let a special moment pass by unrecorded.” Watch out for the CommunicAsia next month to get further details about the Astek Leo.

Newest Iron Man Collectible: The Iron Man 2 Arc Reactor Shirt

Are you an Iron Man fan? If you are, you’ll surely love the newest Iron Man collectibles that you’ll find in the market today. If you want the world to know that Iron Man’s your hero, or if you simply want to have the feel of super hero while you’re trapped inside your human body, here’s something for you: the Iron Man 2 arc reactor shirt!

This cool T-shirt is perfect for all Iron Man fans out there. It’s a black shirt made from Gildan Ultra cotton, with the interior part of the shirt being flexible and the exterior part being made from knitted cotton. The main feature of this new Iron Man shirt is the white and blue arc reactor you’ll find printed on its chest area. It’s a very realistic imitation of the Mark IX version arc reactor. And while it’s cool enough to look at in broad daylight, it looks even catchier at night as it glows in the dark. If you’re watching the Iron Man in the cinema, there’s nothing cooler than having this T-shirt to flaunt to other moviegoers. Now, that’s what you’d call getting into the Iron Man spirit!

The Iron Man 2 arc reactor shirt is available for men and ladies. The shirts are pre-shrunk, so you know you’ll have no problem even when you wash them. They’re available in various sizes: S, M, L, XL, and XXL (with XXXL available for men). You can find this T-shirt at here, and you can get it either for personal use or as a gift to a friend who’s a die-hard Iron Man fan.

HumanWare BrailleNote Apex – Feel, Hear and Connect

If you are reading this through Braille then you have some good news coming. Otherwise, it is still good to know that there are companies such as HumanWare that continue to help people who are blind by giving them access to digital communications. HumanWare first launched their innovative BrailleNote on year 2000 to help students, professionals and consumers through a modern reading and note taking Braille system.braillenoteapex-sgNow, they took their product to the peak of digital world with the cutting edge BrailleNote Apex. This world’s thinnest and lightest Braille notetaker features ergonomic full-size Braille keyboard and 32 cell refreshable Braille display. It uses thumb keys for easy reading navigation by line, sentence or paragraph, and a scroll wheel for smooth access to menus, documents and e-mail. BrailleNote Apex has 8GB of non-volatile user storage and an SD card socket supporting SDHC cards, plus various expansion ports to store all those office files, e-books, notes, voice memos and media files. BrailleNote completes the notetaker package with its stereo speakers, internal multi directional microphone and speaker/headset/microphone audio jack for listening and recording audio files.

BrailleNote Apex will truly change the way people who are blind connect, work and interact through their user friendly application and global connectivity. This latest notetaker from HumanWare uses the new Windows CE 6 operating system and the KeySoft application suites. KeySoft consists of productivity applications from word processor to audio software and even IM services. To connect to the world, this gadget features built in Ethernet and Wi-Fi connectivity.

More good news, choose a variety of Braille keyboards here that would suit your needs.

Office with No Boundaries – PlanOn “office-in-a-pocket” with DocuPen and PrintStik

penLike John Rambo with his trusty serrated combat knife and compound bow, one must be equipped with the right tools to survive the wilds. But in the untamed business world, exploding arrows will get you nowhere except at the wrong end of the law. After all, in this kind of urban jungle, the pen is mightier than a sword. The new PlanOn “office-in-a-pocket” solution is the perfect gadget for those who are always on the go, or for those who don’t want to be caught off guard in business deal. This mobile office is comprised of the DocuPen full-page scanner and PrintStik full-page printer; both just about fourth the size of your laptop. The combination DocuPen scanner for capturing content or input and PrintStik mobile printer for output and paper - equals one flawless tag team of portable office product.

Planon DocuPen, despite its small size, produces high quality scans and accurate imaging using scanning capabilities of up to 600 dpi and Crystal Line Contact technology. It has bright OLED screen that displays most of the scanner’s functions and information. To bring out the best out of each other, the DocuPen has a photocopy like function that can send scanned images directly to the PrintStik to be printed.

Planon PrintStik is the world’s smallest full-paged mobile Bluetooth Printer with self contained 20-sheet paper cartridge. It also supports other mobile devices like the Blackberry and WinMobile smart phone by means of Bluetooth connectivity.

Click here to see more Planon DocuPen options.

Geyser Tube – Burst of Fun

Geyser TubeMint and Cola – ever since Steve Spangler decided to pop those popular mint candies into a bottle of soda, the world was amazed by the sheer joy of watching the resulting chaotic burst of bubbly froth, frizz and soda. Then the world moved on. But the science was not forgotten nor went unnoticed. Videos and performances of mint and soda experiments involving synchronized volcanic-like eruptions and geysers are now on the internet. At present, there is a gadget to take that fun simple experiment to a whole new level, 30 feet eruption like level!

The Geyser Tube was created to take advantage of the mint – soda reaction to get the perfect soda fountain every time and in a safe and dry way. To use, just stack the mints on the screw-on transparent tube and lock it in a plastic soda bottle (diet variety seems to work best). When ready, pull the pin and make a run for it if you don’t want to get soaked. When the candies hit the fizzy liquid, a familiar reaction of sudden burst of carbon dioxide and increasing pressure will erupt into a beautiful geyser that can reach up to 30 feet. Experiment with different types of soda and number of mints to get the desired effect. Multiple set up of soda bottles outfitted with the Geyser Tube launched in a synchronized and timed manner can get mesmerizing results.
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Now, are you ready to your next level bursting experiment with this fun gadget?Get the Geyser Tube here for only $8.