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USB-powered external BD-ROM for those wishing to enjoy high-definition and 3D media on the move

Plextor has launched the PX-B120U USB-powered external BD-ROM perfect for those wishing to enjoy high-definition and 3D media on the move. Key Features: * 4x Blu-ray playback * USB powered for portability * Top-loading mechanism for easy access * Cyberlink Power DVD for added performance * Trendy ripple design * Compatible with forthcoming PlexMedia media player * 2 year on-site warranty The PX-B120U external BD-ROM is USB powered, m... [more]

Urbanz new Jewel 78 DJ Style headphones with 78 Swarovski crystals

Swarovski Crystals turn up on the most unlikely places; on mobile phones, on fridges and TV’s and now, somewhere they can really make an impact – on Urbanz' brand new Jewel 78 DJ Style headphones. Each feminine ear-cup (slightly smaller than traditional headphones) features no fewer than 39 shining Swarovski crystals – 78 in total! Engineered to deliver the highest quality sound, from an iPod, MP3, laptop or mobile phone, the lightweight J... [more]

All-new Amazon Kindle is now available for pre-order in the UK

The all-new Amazon Kindle is now available for pre-order in the UK. It has an electronic-ink screen with 50% better contrast, and offers 20 percent faster page turns, up to one month of battery life, a twofold storage increase to 3,500 books, built-in Wi-Fi, a new graphite colour and more - all for only GBP 149, and still with free 3G wireless - no monthly bills or annual contracts. Amazon has also introduced a new addition to its family of po... [more]

TomTom Start 2 makes driving even more stress-free

TomTom Start 2's new features include advanced lane guidance which makes light work of complex junctions. This feature displays all of the lanes clearly on the device, showing which one drivers should take – and helping to make navigation simpler and stress-free. New drivers and first-time sat nav users will especially appreciate the new spoken street names feature. Because the name of the street they’re entering is read out loud, they can kee... [more]

Urbanz embellishes Jewel 78 DJ Style headphones with Swarvoski Crystals

Swarvoski Crystals turn up on the most unlikely places; on mobile phones, on fridges and TV's and now, on the new Jewel 78 DJ Style headphones from Urbanz. Each feminine ear-cup (slightly smaller than traditional headphones) features no fewer than 39 shining Swarvoski crystals – 78 in total. Engineered to deliver the highest quality sound, from an iPod, MP3, laptop or mobile phone, the lightweight Jewel 78 features cute, soft leather ear... [more]

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Maplin Electronics may change hands for £400m
Maplin Electronics, the high-street electrical goods retailer, could be about to change hands for an estimated £400m.

Optically Coupled Isolators meet TX, TXV, COTS standards.
Enabling military electronics design engineers to optically isolate sensitive circuit elements, 4N2x and 4N4x Series respectively consist of 935 or 890 nm wavelength IR-emitting diode and NPN silicon phototransistor mounted in hermetically sealed SMT 6-pin LCC or through-hole TO-78 metal can. Each provides up to 1 kV electrical isolation and is processed to TX and TXV MIL-PRF-19500/486 and /548 ...

Montagu hires KPMG to advise on options for Maplin
Montagu Private Equity has hired KPMG to conduct a strategic review of Maplin Electronics, which could lead to a sale of the UK electrical goods retailer, people familiar with the situation told Dow Jones Newswires on Friday.

Methode Electronics, Inc. Reports Fiscal 2011 First-Quarter Results
CHICAGO, IL--(Marketwire - 09/02/10) - Methode Electronics, Inc. (NYSE: MEI - News ), a global developer of custom engineered and application specific products and solutions, today announced operating results for the Fiscal 2011 first quarter ended July 31, 2010. First-Quarter Fiscal 2011 Methode's first-quarter Fiscal 2011 net sales increased $8.5 million, or 9.5 percent, to $98.3 million from ...

Samsung unveils iPad competitor Galaxy
Samsung Electronics Co. on Thursday unveiled a new tablet PC named Galaxy Tab as the latest device meant to rival Apple Inc.'s popular iPad. Apple - tablet - IPad - Galaxy Tab - Samsung Electronics

What to Do with Jeremy Williams?
The Chargers wide receiver isn't going quietly. Charger - Batteries - Recreation - Power Supplies - Electronics and Electrical

Federal Circuit Applies Recent High Court Case to Find Successor Liability
The Federal Circuit has ruled that a defendant's successor companies are liable for an $8 million default judgment in a patent infringement case. The panel rejected the district court's decision to apply South Korean law concerning successor liability, ruling that New Jersey law should apply because Daewoo Electronics' U.S. subsidiary has headquarters in New Jersey.

SD revamp to triple flash card speeds in 2012
The SD Association should rev its flash card specification in 2011 with faster cards arriving the year after. Also at IFA, Toshiba announces faster cards using today's SD technology. Originally posted at Deep Tech

SD revamp to triple flash card speeds in 2012
The SD Association should rev its flash card specification in 2011 with faster cards arriving the year after. Also at IFA, Toshiba announces faster cards using today's SD technology.

New Double-Printing Metallization Pastes from Ferro Electronic Materials
CLEVELAND----Ferro Electronic Materials, a leading supplier of materials for fabricating photovoltaic silicon solar cells for more than 25 years, will introduce two new print-on-print metallization pastes at the 25th European Photovoltaic Solar Energy Conference and Exhibition to be held in Valencia, Spain, September 6–9.