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21.11.2005
Once again our monthly round-up of expensive and extravagant gadgets has something for everyone. Whether you are looking to upgrade your cell phone to something more sleek and sexy, or simply looking to replace your notebook's hard drive, you will find just the gadget here.

Transcend Ultra Speed Flash Drive 110

The Transcend flash drive comes with a capacity of 512MB, which is suitable for transferring MP3s, MPEGs, and whatever other bits of information users may deem important enough to carry around. It connects via the USB 2.0 interface, but is also compatible with USB 1.0 ports.

Logitech MX518 optical mouse

Logitech's latest mouse features a 2 000dpi laser, which is said to be able to track 45 inches per second. Furthermore, the mouse uses the USB 2.0 interface, delivering 500 reports per second, as opposed to 60 to 125 reports per second of traditional USB mice, the company says. The MX518 includes a built-in battery-level indicator. Using Logitech's SetPoint software, this battery-level indicator can be customized to alert users when there is anywhere from 30 percent to 5 percent of battery life remaining, the company adds. If the mouse is used continually, it will last for up to seven hours on one charge, Logitech says.

LG external multi DVD drive

The GSA-2164D is said to be compatible with all DVD formats, and to have the capability to read and write to the three major DVD formats -- namely DVD-R, DVD+R and DVD-RAM, LG says. The drive is also said to be equipped with double layer writing technology. For those familiar with DVD-RAM, the GSA-2164D offers the convenience of staying with this format, or using it as a bridge between the newer DVD+R or DVD-R formats.

Dell 5100MP data projector

The 5100MP projector has SXGA+ (1 400 x 1 050) resolution, boasts 3 300 ANSI lumens (max) brightness and a 2 500:1 contrast ratio. It weighs 3.72kg, and is targeted at large corporates. According to the company, the projector offers connectivity options, such as an RJ-45 port for network-based monitoring and troubleshooting. Other ports include a high definition multimedia interface (HDMI), composite, VGA, M1 and S-Video.

Acer CR 8530 digital camera

The Acer CR 8530 sports a 2.5' low temperature polysilicon (LTPS) TFT-LCD. It has an eight mega-pixel lens, and is claimed to be capable of zooming 3X optically and 5.1X digitally. The camera connects to the computer via the USB 2.0 interface, and is said to be capable of recording videos at a resolution of 640 x 480.

Acer AT3201W LCD TV

The Acer AT3201W LCD TV was designed as a slim home theatre center piece. This multimedia LCD is said to come complete with everything needed to have it up and running in no time at all.

Asus EN7800 GTX SLI

The Asus EN7800 GTX SLI uses the company's Video Enhancing Technology, which aims to detect activation and usage of video applications, as well as automatically optimize the image quality. Also included with this card are area pixel processing algorithms, which are designed to evaluate each pixel in every frame, and to adjust it without affecting the whole picture. Colors in each region are dynamically optimized, according to conditions most favorable to the human eye, the company concludes.

Mitel 3300 CX Integrated Communications Platform

Mitel's 3300 CX Integrated Communications Platform (ICP) is bundled with CXi Controllers, aiming to support advanced call control capabilities, as well as call center functionality. According to Mitel, the 3300 CX ICP allows businesses to save on system costs by connecting small offices via IP call networking. Additionally users can add IP applications as their businesses grow, it adds.

Samsung D600

The Samsung D600 is said to feature a two mega-pixel camera, complete with 4X digital zoom. Onboard, users will find 8MB memory. However, this can be upgraded via the Trans Flash memory card, Samsung says. The phone uses a 262 144-color TFT LCD, and is designed to connect to a PC via the USB interface. Connectivity features include Bluetooth, GPRS and infrared. The D600 supports the 850, 900, 1800 and 1900MHz networks.

Scorpio notebook hard drive

The Scorpio 2,5-inch hard drive for notebooks and other portable digital devices features ShockGuard technology that is designed to shield the drive mechanics and platter surface, while the DuraStep Ramp locks the heads of the data disk to provide added protection. Another feature is the minimum execution of 600 000 load/unload cycles without contamination. It spins at 5,400 rpm and is said to deliver seek times of 12 milliseconds. Furthermore, it is equipped with a standard 2MB cache with an 8MB option.