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Fitbit Surge Fitness Watch Is Now Available For Pre-Order

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Fitbit Surge Fitness Watch Is Now Available For Pre-Order

Fitbit’s Surge fitness super watch is currently available for pre-order at Brookstone. Designed for fitness enthusiasts, the Surge is equipped with built-in GPS tracker and eight-sensors that give you more accurate fitness stats such as steps taken, distance traveled and calories burned. It has a touchscreen display offering easy access to fitness stats. You can also track your overall sleep quality and monitor your trends by wirelessly syncing data to your smartphone and computer. It is compatible with over 60 leading smartphones. [Brookstone]

Archos 80 Cobalt Android Tablet

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Archos 80 Cobalt Android Tablet

Archos is back with its latest Android tablet in the form of the Archos 80 Cobalt. Measuring 12mm thick and weighing at just 470 grams, the tablet features an 8-inch display with a 1024 x 768 pixel resolution, a 1.6 GHz dual-core processor, a quad-core GPU, a 1GB RAM, an 8GB of storage space, a micro SDHC card slot (up to 64GB), a 2-megapixel rear-facing camera, a 0.3-megapixel front-facing camera, Wi-Fi and USB 2.0. The Archos 80 Cobalt runs on the Google Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich operating system. Too bad, there is no info on pricing at this time. [Ubergizmo]

Sennheiser MM70I In-Ear Headphones Now Available In Canada

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Sennheiser MM70I In-Ear Headphones Now Available In Canada

The Sennheiser MM70I in-ear headphones are currently available in Canada via Future Shop. These earphones come equipped with six ear adapters made of silicone that block unwanted noise. There is also a new smart in-line remote with built-in microphone that works seamlessly with latest generations of iPod, iPhone and the iPad. This remote allows you to end or reject a phone call, and activate Voice Control without reaching for the source device. You have instant control of the volume, and you can play or pause, and skip to the next or previous track. The Sennheiser MM70I in-ear headphones retail for $129.99. [Future Shop]

Team Group Launches Team C112 Flash Drive

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Team Group Launches Team C112 Flash Drive

Team Group has unveiled the new Team C112 flash drive. Available in a 4GB, 8GB, 16GB and 32GB of storage capacities, the Team C112 comes equipped with a hole for stringing pendants or rings. It is designed with a sliding USB connector, where users can simply push out the connector with one hand. The Team C112 supports the USB 2.0 interface, offering a maximum data transfer speed at 20MB/Sec. This portable storage device is compatible with Windows (XP, Vista, 7) and Mac operation systems. [Tweak Town]

CUBEDGE EDGE.sound Portable Speaker

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CUBEDGE EDGE.sound Portable Speaker

CUBEDGE has rolled out the new EDGE.sound portable speaker. It connects to your gadgets via Bluetooth 3.0 connectivity. The CUBEDGE EDGE.sound portable speaker features a built-in rechargeable battery, offering enough juice for up to 14-hour of music playback. The CUBEDGE EDGE.sound portable speaker is priced at $149 a pop. [Amazon]

ASUS VX238T And VX238H LCD Monitors

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ASUS VX238T And VX238H LCD Monitors

ASUS is back with its latest LCD monitors namely the 23-inch VX238T and VX238H. Both models feature LED backlighting, a native resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels, a 250 cd/m2 of brightness level, a dynamic contrast ratio of 80,000,000:1 and two built-in 1.5 W speakers. The ASUS VX238T and VX238H also adopt the Splendid Video Intelligence technology that optimizes video performance and image fidelity by enhancing color, brightness, contrast, and sharpness. The ASUS VX238T and VX238H LCD monitors are priced at €179 ($231) and €189 ($244), respectively. [techPowerUp]

GIGABYTE FORCE M7 THOR Pro-laser Gaming Mouse

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GIGABYTE FORCE M7 THOR Pro-laser Gaming Mouse

GIGABYTE has proudly introduced the FORCE M7 THOR Pro-laser gaming mouse. This high-end gaming mouse is designed with responsive buttons, reinforced USB cable, durable clicking lifespan, ideal shape and ergonomic grip. The GIGABYTE FORCE M7 THOR features a greatly improved 6000dpi advance laser sensor with 3-stage adjustment, offering lightning fast 12,000 FPS image processing capability for absolute control and precise mouse movement. Additional features include 5 programmable buttons with SIM software and a gold plated USB connector for optimum signal transfer. [GIGABYTE]

Elecom MR3-C002, MR3-C003 And MR3-C004 Multi-Format Card Readers

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Elecom Japan today introduced not one but three new multi-format card readers namely the MR3-C002, MR3-C003 and MR3-C004. These card readers support the USB 3.0 SuperSpeed interface. The Elecom MR3-C002, MR3-C003 and MR3-C004 are also compatible with CF, SD, mini-SD, micro-SD, MS, M2 and MS Pro Duo cards. If you are interested, you can buy the Elecom MR3-C002, MR3-C003 and MR3-C004 for 4,095 Yen ($51), 3,675 Yen ($46.5) and 2,900 Yen ($36.5), respectively.

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Xigmatek PRAETON LD963 CPU Cooler

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Xigmatek PRAETON LD963 CPU Cooler

Xigmatek has unveiled the new PRAETON LD963 CPU cooler. It is compatible with Intel (LGA 1366/1156/1155/775) or AMD (FM1/FM2/AM2/AM2+/AM3/AM3+) processors with a TDP of up to 115 W. Measuring 104mm x 93mm x 44mm, the PRAETON LD963 features three 6 mm heatpipes using H.D.T. (Heat-pipes Direct Touch) technology, aluminum alloy fins, and a 90 mm Hydraumatic bearing fan operating at 1200 to 2800 RPM (maximum sound output if 22 dBA). The Xigmatek PRAETON LD963 CPU cooler is priced at £49.58 ($79.59). [techPowerUp]

Sharp Releases BD-W1200, BD-W520 And BD-S520 BD Recorders In Japan

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Sharp Releases BD-W1200, BD-W520 And BD-S520 BD Recorders In Japan

Sharp is ready to release three new BD recorders in the Japanese market. Known as the BD-W1200 (1TB), BD-W520 (500GB) and BD-S520 (500GB), these BD recorders provide the same specification such as DLNA and Sharp Mobile Phone remote and App Support. The Sharp BD-W1200 and BD-W520 feature three TV tuners (two for recording and one for viewing shows), while the Sharp BD-S520 offers only one TV tuner. Unfortunately, there is no info on pricing at this time. [Akihabara]