1. Fall
08
COMPUTER GADGETS
BY:
Mavis Bellido- Leader
Harold Bautista
Erika S. Supremo
Lovilyn Eco
Corina Garcia
Harlyn Bautista
BEED I-!

2. PSP®go System
Go versatile. Go digital. Go anywhere.
Introducing the smallest and mightiest PSP® system yet. Download rich, immersive
digital gaming or the best movies and TV shows saved directly to the ample 16GB hard
drive. Browse the incredibly deep lineup of PSP gaming and movie content on the
PlayStation® Network. Use built-in Bluetooth support to connect a wireless headset and
utilize Skype to talk with friends. But best of all, show off your content via the ultra-crisp
3.8 inch LCD screen on the most portable PSP system yet.

3. Go Bigger
16GB flash memory
Go Smaller
The most portable PSP® ever
Go Digital
The most immersive portable games,
anytime, anywhere
Go Versatile
Games, music, movies, internet and more
Go Anywhere
Your content, fitting your lifestyle
The PSP®go System includes:
 PSP®go System (Available in Piano Black or
Pearl White)
 USB Cable
 AC Adaptor
Premium Peripherals for the PSP® go
 Composite AV Cable
 Component AV Cable
 AC Adaptor
 USB Cable
 Single Cradle (For charging and USB data
transfer)
 Protective Filter

4.  Low-end case/pouch
 Mid-range case/pouch
 High-end case/pouch
 Memory Stick Micro (M2) 2GB and 4GB
 Wired Headphones
PSP®go System, PLAYSTATION®3 system or PC, USB cable (included) and
PlayStation® Network registration are required for download. User responsible for all
applicable Internet fees.
"PlayStation", "PS" Family Logo, and "PSP" are registered trademarks of Sony
Computer Entertainment Inc. The Sony Computer Entertainment logo is a registered
trademark of Sony Corporation. Everywhere Just Got Better is a trademark of Sony
Computer Entertainment America Inc.

5. • Beautiful Images—Even in Low Light
You don't always want to use the flash. The back-illuminated "Exmor R" CMOS
sensor delivers stunning low-light performance and increases sensitivity by 2x to
reduce noise. Perfect for capturing the low-light mood of the moment.
• Breathtaking Images with Sweep Panorama
Sweep Panorama Mode reaches beyond the traditional wide angle lenses to let
you capture expansive, breathtaking shots of landscapes or skyscrapers. Just
press the shutter and shoot the scene with a sweeping motion. The camera does
the rest.

6. • Takes 10 Photos in 1 Second
Capture decisive moments—like the ball hitting the bat—with the ability to shoot
10 images in one second at up to 10.2 megapixel resolution through the
mechanical shutter. It's also fun for capturing a unique sequence of images.
• Impressive 24mm Wide Angle Lens
Most point and shoot cameras don't have a lens like this. The combination of
24mm wide angle, 5x optical zoom, and wide f/2.4 aperture allows you to take
photos that you couldn't take with a point and shoot camera in the past.
• Shoot Movies in HD
Capture more of your memories with high definition video. Your movies will look
stunning on large TV screens thanks to the 720p high-definition MPEG4
recording format. Record up to 29 min (or up to 2GB) per movie in 720p format.
Learn More About HD Viewing
• iAuto Mode Makes It Easy
Unlike traditional auto mode, iAuto mode thinks for you, recognizing scenes,
lighting conditions, and faces, and adjusts settings resulting in clear images,
faces with natural skin tone, and less blur. By incorporating advanced features
such as Intelligent Scene Recognition and Face Detection technology, Sony
makes it easy to get the best shot.

7. Forget about dealing with wires and simplify your drive with the MEX-
BT5700U Xplōd® Bluetooth® CD receiver. Enjoy hands-free calling with your
Bluetooth-enabled phone and wirelessly play back the tunes stored on your
Bluetooth-enabled audio device. And with AVRCP 1.3 profile support, this unit
can automatically detect and display contact information and music metadata
from your devices. This receiver also features USB 1-wire which allows you to
connect, control and charge your iPhone™, iPod® and Walkman® MP3
player. In addition to being satellite radio and HD Radio® ready, you can play
your CDs loaded with MP3, WMA or AAC songs. Plus, searching for songs is
a snap thanks Quick-BrowZer™ with Jump Mode and Zappin™technology.
The XA-MC10 external microphone is also included.
Bluetooth®6 hands-free with integrated microphone
The MEX-BT5700U features Bluetooth®6 hands-free with an integrated microphone or
through an included external microphone, as well as audio streaming functionality using
your compatible Bluetooth music device.
Flip-down, full-motion, fluorescent, four-line display
An enhanced display gives you and your passengers up to four lines of music and phone
call data on a bright, full-motion fluorescent display, while the flip-down faceplate keeps
your CDs and stereo secure.
MP3/WMA/AAC playback1 with DM+
Multiformat playback lets you play CDs, CD-Rs, or CD-RWs loaded with hundreds of
MP3, WMA, or AAC songs1.
4V front, rear, and subwoofer preouts with LPF/HPF
Turn up the juice with 4-volt front, rear, and subwoofer preouts for louder, clearer sound.
The 4-volt preamp outputs let you add amplifiers and other components, while improving

8. the system's dynamic range, reducing system noise, and providing powerful volume. Built-
in LPF/HPF (Low Pass Filter/High Pass Filter) functionality gives you the power to
customize the sound outputted to your external amplifiers and other custom components.
USB5 1-Wire for iPod®2 and other USB devices
USB5 1-Wire lets you directly connect, charge, and control your digital music player via
the USB jack in the front of the unit, as well as view metadata like song title and artist on
the front display
Passenger Control
Passenger Control lets your co-pilot control your iPod®2 via a connected wire as they
scan through your music, artist and album information is conveniently shown on the
receiver display.
EQ3 Stage 2 and 52W x 4 high power
The MEX-BT5700 delivers 52 watts of peak power to all four speakers for bass-pumping
sound.
Wireless Card Remote included (RM-X306)
The included Wireless Card Remote lets you control the basic functions of your Sony
Xplod® system while keeping your eyes on the road.
HFP, A2DP, PBAP, and AVRCP 1.3 profile support
The MEX-BT5700U supports a wide variety of Bluetooth®6 profiles, including PBAP
(Phone Book Access Profile), so you can get the most from your Bluetooth®-enabled
devices.
Quick-BrowZer® with Jump Mode and Zappin™ technology
Quick-BrowZer® lets you search and select songs by category, including artist, album,
genre, or playlist. Jump Mode gets you closer to the song you want by allowing you to fast
forward through a music category in 10 percent increments. With Zappin™, you can play
music in six-, nine-, or 30-second clips until you find the song you're looking for.
Satellite radio3 / HD Radio®4 Ready
The MEX-BT5700U integrates seamlessly with satellite radio Sony® Bus adaptors (sold
separately) so you can receive digital satellite radio broadcasts3. HD Radio® capability
lets you receive digital audio broadcasts when used with an optional HD Radio tuner4.

9. Mimo Mini USB Monitor
At first we considered making sarcastic comments about paying the
same for a miniature 7" monitor that you would for a monitor three
times the size. Then we took a closer look at the Mimo Mini USB
monitor and realized it is powered entirely via USB, no external AC
adaptor or video card needed. This miniature display marvel also runs
in landscape or portrait mode and also comes in a touchscreen
version. Mimo Mini, we think we love you - full specs after the jump.
• Small monitor runs completely off of USB, giving you an extra
mini display whenever and wherever you need it.
• No extra power needed. The Mimo monitor is powered by USB.
• No extra video card. The Mimo has a built in video card that runs
over any USB 2.0 connection.
• Rotating Portrait or Landscape view. Go vertical for notes and
spreadsheets, horizontal to watch a movie.
• Great for laptop use. The Mimo stores easily in your bag and is
• ready to go simply by plugging it in

10. • 740 Model offers touchscreen abilities for control with a finger or
stylus
• Mac and Windows driver support (intel Mac only). Additional
drivers required for touchscreen use of the 740 monitor on Mac
OS.
• Display size - 7"
• Display resolution - 800 x 480
• Brightness - 350 cd/m2
• Contrast ratio - 400:1
• Connections - USB 2.0

11. Asus Eee PC 1005HA (blue)
General
• Built-in Devices Stereo speakers , Bluetooth antenna , Wireless LAN antenna
• Width 10.3 in
• Depth 7 in
• Height 1.5 in
• Weight 2.8 lbs
• Color Royal blue
• Notebook type Netbook , Budget
• Screen type Widescreen
• Wireless capabilities IEEE 802.11g , Bluetooth , IEEE 802.11 n (draft) , IEEE
802.11b
Processor
• Processor Intel ATOM N280 / 1.66 GHz
• Data bus speed 667 MHz
• Chipset type Intel 945GSE Express
Cache Memory
• Type L2 cache
• Cache size 512 KB

12. RAM
• Installed Size 1024 MB
• Technology DDR II SODIMM
• RAM form factor SO DIMM 200-pin
Storage
• Floppy Drive None
• Hard Drive 160 GB - 5400 rpm
• Storage Removable None
• Hard drive type Standard
Optical Storage
• Type None
Optical Storage (2nd)
• 2nd optical storage type None
Card Reader
• Card reader type Card reader
• Supported flash memory cards Memory Stick , MultiMediaCard , SD Memory
Card , Memory Stick Pro , SDHC Memory Card
Display
• Display Type 10.1 in TFT active matrix
• Max Resolution 1024 x 600 ( WSVGA )
• Widescreen Display Yes
• Features LED-backlit
Video
• Graphics Processor / Vendor Intel GMA 950 Dynamic Video Memory
Technology 3.0
Audio
• Audio output type Sound card
• Audio output compliant standards High Definition Audio
• Audio Input Microphone

13. Notebook Camera
• Camera Type Integrated
• Notebook Camera / Sensor Resolution 1.3 Megapixel
Input Device(s)
• Input device type Keyboard , Touchpad
• Features Multi-touch technology
Networking
• Networking Network adapter - Bluetooth
• Networking / Wireless LAN Supported Yes
• Data link protocol Ethernet , IEEE 802.11b , IEEE 802.11g , Fast Ethernet ,
Bluetooth 2.1 EDR , IEEE 802.11n (draft)
• Networking standards Bluetooth 2.1
Expansion / Connectivity
• Expansion Slots Total (Free) Memory - SO DIMM 200-pin
• Interfaces 3 x Hi-Speed USB - 4 pin USB Type A , 1 x Display / video - VGA -
15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15) , 1 x Headphones - Output - Mini-phone 3.5 mm , 1 x
Microphone - Input - Mini-phone 3.5 mm , 1 x Network - Ethernet 10Base-
T/100Base-TX - RJ-45
Miscellaneous
• Features 802.11b/g/n Wireless LAN , Bluetooth 2.1 , Camera
Battery
• Technology 6-cell Lithium ion
• Installed Qty 1 / 1 (max)
• Battery capacity 63 Wh
• Mfr estimated battery life 10.5 hour(s)
Operating System / Software
• OS Provided Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition
• Software Drivers & Utilities , Microsoft Office Home & Student 2007

14. Averatec D1200
The Averatec D1200 ($999 list) is an all-in-one
desktop PC that not only looks like an HDTV, it can
also act like one. It can receive HDTV broadcasts,
record them, and play them back for you in full
1,920 by 1,200 resolution (HDTV is 1,920 by
1,080). It's powerful enough to display full HD video
from the Web or from your local TV stations. You
can also do exciting stuff like connect to your social
networks, or "serious" stuff like display PowerPoint
presentations or even set it up as a display kiosk. It
would work equally well in a conference room as it
would in the bedroom or den. While far from
perfect, it is a very good example of the convergence between TV and computing
that we've been promised since the mid 1990s.
Design
The D1200 looks like a 25.5-inch HDTV. There's the same glossy plastic, the
obvious "screen," and the clearly marked touch sensitive buttons on the front
panel. There's even an antenna hookup in the back. It isn't internally expandable
(only the memory slots are user accessible), but you can of course hook up USB
devices to the six USB ports (the system lacks FireWire or eSATA). The internal
320GB hard drive is sufficient for moderate use, but you'd want more space if
you like saving whole seasons of TV shows in HD. The D1200 is like a DVD/TV
combo: it has a DVD burner that can be used to watch movies. Also, since the
system comes with Windows Vista Home Premium, you can use the built-in
Media Center (MCE) software to watch and record TV from the ATSC/HDTV
tuner. Using a set-top box like the one from your cable provider is possible: just
make sure it has a "RF Out" or "Antenna Out." The D1200 doesn't have other A/
V inputs (like Component or HDMI) nor an IR blaster to control the set top box.
It works best as a TV hooked direct to your cable or antenna.
Features
Watching over the air (OTA) HDTV was a pretty good experience. Yes, you have
to go through the multi-step MCE setup procedure to get the TV listings and TV
tuner setup, but once you do, you can browse the listings and setup recordings
fairly easily. Surfing the channels is as easy as it is on any DVR. HD quality was
very good to excellent, depending on the channel. Our test lab is near the
Empire State Building, so the major channels came in smooth and clear. The
25.5-inch screen supported the full 1080i video from the antenna, as well as

15. 1080p HD videos from the Web. DVD movies looked fine on the screen, though I
wish that Blu-ray was an internal option. You could attach an external Blu-ray
player to the D1200, but that would spoil its clean lines.
The D1200 has touch-sensitive controls on the front panel for on/off, volume,
brightness, and LCD on/off. The last control lets you keep the system on for
recording programs, but allows the screen to rest and will make it seem like the
TV is "off." The latter function is important in the bedroom and conference room.
The D1200 comes with a wireless keyboard and mouse, and the slim IR remote
slips into a cubby hole in the keyboard: very clever! The IR remote itself is a nice
MCE one. It could be a little more robust (the battery door had a tendency to
pop open unexpectedly), but all in all it's a good TV/PC experience.
The desktop comes with a customized build of Vista Home Premium (64-bit), and
it's mostly good. Most of the bloatware offenders are omitted: no Microsoft Office
trial, AOL, or eBay for example. However there is still the spectre of Wild
Tangent Games (pay to download games), and the Norton AntiVirus subscription
is only 90 days instead of the 12-15 months we prefer. All in all it's a pretty
inoffensive setup.
Performance
At the multimedia tasks, the D1200 is a decent, if pedestrian performer. It is
able to complete the Windows Media Encoder test in 1 minute 7 seconds and the
PhotoShop CS4 test in two minutes. Of the two the WME test is more important,
thanks to the system's focus on video. Predictably, the D1200 is poor at 3D
tests, owing to its Intel integrated graphics. No worries, however, since the
D1200 is all about 2D video rather than 3D gaming.
The D1200 cements its place as the top of the line for Averatec's all in one PCs.
It's huge compared with the Averatec D1133 ($599 list), and seems much
sturdier. Also the D1133 is really a desktop/laptop replacement, while the D1200
is a HDTV with a PC built in. The D1200 compares well with the Apple iMac
(Nvidia GeForce 9400M): the D1200 is a whole lot cheaper, has a larger screen,
and has a TV tuner. True the iMac has better performance and is more business-
like, but the comparison has to be made. The Lenovo IdeaCentre A600
(3011-4BU) is closer: it also has TV capabilities and a HD screen. However the
A600 is more expensive due to better materials (particularly in the remote) and
the A600 has a Blu-ray drive for HD movies. The original A600 we looked at is
closer in price ($699), and lacks a TV tuner, but it's more powerful and holds on
to its All in One Editors' Choice. The Dell Studio One 19 and Cybernet iOne-GX31
have touchscreens, but the iOne is more of a business system, and the Studio
One 19 has a smaller screen and is more expensive. Overall, the D1200 does
well, but not well enough to unseat the Lenovo A600 nor the iMac from their
perches.

16. The Averatec D1200 is a hybrid: it's both a TV and a PC. Compared with its
predecessors, it nails the look and feel of a TV, for a lot less than the $2,500 that
Sony wanted for its LV series last year. The PC portion is no slouch; only a few
key omissions like Blu-ray and a smallish hard drive keep it from scoring higher.
If you would like to skip the Blu-ray format altogether and just view broadcast
HDTV and HD videos online, then the D1200 could be your choice for a TV/PC.

17. Bose QuietComfort 15
Bose invented the noise-canceling
headphone, so the company must
not have liked seeing companies
like Creative and Sennheiser waltz
right in and beat them at their own
game. With the QuietComfort 15,
however, Bose takes back the
category it created. At $299.95
(direct), the QC 15 replaces the
QuietComfort 2; and while the
more expensive and more compact
($349.95 direct) QuietComfort 3 is
still available, it lacks the new-and-
improved noise-canceling circuitry,
which is arguably the best feature of the QC 15. Audio is still a bit too
bright and the headphones tend to distort on deep bass at very high
volumes, they sound better than previous QuietComfort models, and
one thing is for certain: this is the most effective noise-cancellation
headphone pair you can buy, making it our latest Editors' Choice.
At first glance, the QC 15 doesn't look very different than the QC 2—
and there's no real explanation as to why the model number jumped
so significantly. The familiar black circumaural (around-the-ear)
headphone design with silver ear cups has been emulated by several
competitors, and Bose stays true to its iconic look with this pair. As
always, the headphones fold flat to save space; they fit into a
redesigned, but very similar, sturdy black carrying case. Inside the
case: an airplane adapter, a long detachable audio cable, and one AAA
battery (there's no rechargeable cell like with the QC 3). A switch on
the right ear cup activates the noise-cancellation circuitry, which needs
to be on to hear audio. Since the cable is removable, however, you can
use them to simply block noise, and there won't be a cable dangling
awkwardly from your head. Bose estimates battery life at around 35
hours, but your actual mileage will depend on your usage level and the
battery you use.

18. By far the greatest thing about the QC 15 is its improved noise
cancellation. While the QC 2 and QC 3 both offer significant noise
attenuation, the Creative Aurvana X-Fi—our previous Editors' Choice in
this category—and the Sennheiser PXC 450 NoiseGard both rival
Bose's noise-cancellation performance. By adding a second
microphone—now there's a mic inside and outside of each ear cup—
and by using more advanced materials in the padded seal around the
ear, Bose has managed to significantly improve upon its previous
technology, lowering noise levels in both higher and lower frequency
ranges. Who knows whether it's the extra mic or the ear cups' seal
passively reducing noise that's the real game-changer here, but the
results are undeniable. Not only is the overall ambient rumble of a
train or an airplane engine significantly decreased, but there's no
audible high-frequency hiss, like you'll get with some other noise-
canceling headphone pairs. In an A-to-B comparison with the QC 3 and
the Aurvana X-Fi in a loud room, there was no question; the QC 15
prevailed. The noise-cancellation circuitry is the best you'll find, and
that's reason enough to buy the QC 15.
Adding to the allure, however, is improved audio performance over
previous QC models, although the QC 15 is not for audiophiles. Noise-
canceling headphones rarely deliver flat response, and this pair is no
exception. While its frequency response offers better bass response
than the QC 2, the pair can be overly bright—at times bringing more
clarity to an orchestral recording like Jonny Greenwood's score for
There Will Be Blood, but at others adding too much sibilance and
punch to vocals and piano hits in pop songs, like Grizzly Bear's Two
Weeks. Despite the improved bass response, there's still some
distortion at high-to-maximum volumes—the deep bass of The Knife's
Silent Shout made the QC 15 rattle when listening levels were pumped
up in my tests. Normally this would be a significant knock, but at safe-
to-moderately-high listening levels, there's no distortion whatsoever;
the bass is full and articulate. And the noise cancellation is so excellent
that the QC 15 can afford to be strong-but-not-perfect in the audio
department.
If audio quality is your first priority, skip the QC 15 and check out
Creative's $300 Aurvana X-Fi, which can deliver audio when in passive
mode (that is, when the noise cancellation is not activated and the
battery is not being used). The Aurvana X-Fi has no distortion issues,
and definitely handles the high frequency range with less exaggeration
and a little more grace. That said, I suspect most people looking for
noise-canceling headphones want to block out the rumble of a 737's

19. engine or the endless drone of a subway car. In this regard, the QC15
can't be beat. That it also offers high quality, if not astounding, audio
performance is a bonus. And let's not forget one other important factor
for travelers seeking refuge from noise on long trips: True to its name,
the Bose QuietComfort 15 is incredibly comfortable.