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Highly Flexible Converters Allow On-the-Fly Output Current Correction to Enhance Photo Quality

Santa Clara, CA – Advanced Analogic Technologies Incorporated (AnalogicTech) (Nasdaq: AATI), a developer of power management semiconductors for mobile consumer electronic devices, announced today the AAT1271and AAT1272 dual-channel boost converters are the first devices of their type in AnalogicTech’s WLED driver product line to feature the company’s proprietary AS2Cwire and industry-standard I2C interface respectively. The additional addressing capability of these two buses offers designers tremendous flexibility to modify drive current, and therefore WLED brightness. At the same time, the boost converters’ high drive current and small 3x3-mm footprint delivers a highly attractive alternative to bulky xenon lamp solutions.

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A review of the Mobile Edge Dig Laptop Messenger notebook carrying case has been posted over at PC Mag. 'The Dig's main compartment is divided into two sections. The laptop bag's trademarked Superior SafetyCell computer protection compartment is designed to accommodate 15.4-inch laptops, though my 17-inch MacBook Pro was able to fit snugly. The cushion was thick enough to make my laptop feel really well protected. The second section can hold a paper notebook or a few magazines, but not much else. Underneath the flap, there's a front Velcro enclosed sleeve with a pocket for your wallet, cell phone, and various gadgets, plus another mesh zippered section for your pencils and pens.'

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Laptop Magazine have published a review of the Livescribe Pulse Smartpen which is a computer within a pen that captures handwriting and simultaneously records audio and synchronizes it to the writing. 'The Pulse is about the size and weight of a highlighter; it has a ballpoint cartridge and includes three refills of black ink and a stylus tip. About 6 inches long and half an inch in diameter, the charcoal blue, anodized aluminum pen is easy to tote in its included case and fits into a shirt pocket or pen slot. On its spine the Pulse has a 96 x 18-pixel OLED display and a power button above it. Dual embedded mics straddle the screen, and a speaker lies below. The Pulse comes with a cradle that both charges the pen and syncs it with a PC; the pen clips to the cradle magnetically.'

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The Gadgeteer have publsihed a review of the Mobile Edge Mini Messenger Bag 'This bag is made of heavy-duty 1680D Ballistic Nylon and is available in four color styles, that include Black with Orange piping, Black with Pink piping, Black with Red front and Black with Silver front. I was sent the Black with Orange. Right away I realized that the Mobile Edge Mini Messenger was not really a true messenger style bag - not that there is a definition carved in stone somewhere out there... This bag is more vertical than horizontal, with a long flap that is held closed by a pinch plastic clip.'

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CNET have published a review of the Mophie Juice Pack for iPod Touch media player. 'Constructed from matte black plastic with a green interior, the Juice Pack's unique design fits onto your iPod Touch like a case. If the iPod Touch wasn't already so thin, we'd feel the need to complain about how the Juice Pack doubles the total thickness of the player. In truth, we thought the extra bulk added by the Juice Pack made our iPod Touch feel more substantial. The Mophie Juice Pack also adds an extra inch to the bottom of the Touch, obscuring the iPod's dock connection and relocating the headphone jack to the bottom left.'

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CNET have published a review of the Penguin 4X Quad Charge Station for the Wii which recharges 4 Wii remotes simultaneously. 'The Quad Charge Station is a circular base that won't go sliding away thanks to its rubber feet. The four Wii remote docking slots are arranged in a cross-shaped pattern on the unit's topside, which is sloped upward. The bright blue LEDs under each docking slot aren't the tackiest thing we've ever come across, but in a dark room they may become distracting. Unfortunately, there's no way to turn these lights off once the charging base is plugged in, but the AC adapter cable is detachable from the base itself.

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Manufacturer Continues to “Go Green” with LED Lighting

Garden City, New York—As part of its ongoing program to “Go Green,” W.A.C. Lighting has introduced InvisiLED energy-saving display and accent lighting solutions using the latest LED technology. W.A.C. Lighting is a leading manufacturer of track, recessed, undercabinet, decorative and monorail lighting.

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The Gadgeteer have published a review of the Aerielle i2i Stream wireless digital audio device for iPod and MP3 Players. 'The i2i Stream is a small module that has both a receiver and a transmitter contained inside it, that operates on the 2.5GHz frequency. They are sold in packs of two for $119.95, or can be purchased separately at $69.95 each. I was sent one package of two for this review. The modules are approximately 2.5 x 1.25 x 075 inches in size. On the face of the i2i Stream are three buttons and two LEDs. The round center button is the channel button. It has an LED behind it, that can glow Red, Orange, Yellow, Green, Blue, Purple or Light Blue. Each color signifies a different transmit channel and changes each time you press it. The button above the channel button is the Send button and the button below it is the Receive button. If you press the Send button, it will cause the center LED to blink, which shows that you're broadcasting audio on whichever colored channel is blinking. Pressing the Receive button will cause the module to receive any audio that is being broadcast on whichever colored channel that you're set to.'

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Deerfield, Ill.,Pregis Corp. is launching Astro-Bubble® Renew™, an economy air cushioning grade that contains 25% pre-consumer recycled content. The product is an ideal alternative for economy bubble users who want environmental benefits coupled with a less volatile pricing structure.

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TabletPCReview have published a review of the CODi Phantom CT3 Checkpoint laptop bag. 'If you are familiar with CODi products, you would recognize the Phantom CT3 as a CODi design immediately. It is simple, no frills and is made of the same black ballistic nylon as many of their other bags. There is a small red CODi CT3 label on the front and the zipper hardware has CODi engraved on them. The CT3 is basically two bags hinged together at the top so it can fold out into a butterfly design when going through airport security. The two "pockets" - as CODi refers to them - are secured together for normal use with Velcro and plastic side buckles.'

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In a tight economy, packing your lunch becomes a popular habit, but just because you’re pinching pennies doesn’t mean you have to brown-bag it. Coleman’s new line of soft-sided coolers offers the perfect lunch tote for anyone’s taste. There’s the standard charcoal-colored “Classic” with rugged reinforced nylon and heavy-duty rubberized bottom, and then there’s the fashion-forward “Excursion” cooler with your choice of brightly colored stripes or flowers on the exterior fabric and two carrying options – by handle or shoulder strap. And that’s just for starters.

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The new Coleman® LED Quad Lantern is not just an area light. It is that and more. Its name comes from the four removable panels that hold 24 LEDs total. Each of the four sections can be removed and carried as a portable light to go to the shower house, tent or elsewhere. When the section or sections are returned to the lantern base, they easily reattach and immediately start to recharge as well as illuminate.

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CNET have published a review of the Yamaha Pocketrak 2G Pocket Stereo Recorder. 'The Pocketrak 2G is marketed toward recording musicians, but its lightweight, low-profile design is just dying to be used for covert spy missions and concert bootlegging. Clad in a glossy black plastic and measuring 4.75 inches by 1.25 inches by 0.25 inch (HWD), the Pocketrak 2G is easily concealed in your pocket, or tucked away in some dark corner. The Pocketrak 2G's built-in stereo microphone takes up the last half inch of the top of the device, and can be angled up on its hinge to prevent it from picking up vibrations when laid on a table.

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Popular CFLs are Also Shatter-Resistant

Salisbury, N.C. Shat-R-Shield announced the availability of shatter-resistant compact fluorescent (CFL) lamps. CFLs are currently replacing incandescent bulbs in many commercial and industrial applications. This is attributed to their remarkable performance – lower power consumption, longer life and improved color temperature benefits. Shat-R-Shield, safety-coated compact fluorescent lamps are offered in all popular models.

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Hastings, Michigan, USA – Viking, a global leader in fire protection products and services, announces the availability of a new flat plate concealed fire sprinkler for residential applications. The new VK457 pendent sprinkler, which is the latest addition to Viking’s leading Freedom® residential package, offers industry leading flow and pressure characteristics combined with several exclusive features for enhanced aesthetics and ease of installation.

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The Gadgeteer have published a review of the LiveScribe Pulse Smartpen which "is a computer within a pen that captures handwriting and simultaneously records audio and synchronizes it to the writing". 'The Pulse Smartpen is a ballpoint pen that you use to write notes during your classes, lectures, meetings, etc. As you write, the pen will record your strokes along with audio. When you are done with a note taking session, you can go back to your handwritten notes and tap on a word that you wrote to hear what was being said as you were writing that word. You can also upload your note taking sessions to your computer for archival and searching purposes.'

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Deerfield, Ill.,Pregis Corp. is launching Astro-Bubble® Green, the first-ever air-cushioning bubble to contain up to 40% recycled content, but no less than 30% (depending on post- and pre-consumer waste material supply availability).

Astro-Bubble® Green has been engineered to incorporate high levels of postconsumer recycled (PCR) content without losing product integrity (such as air retention within the bubble). The air cushioning bubble is made from up to 20% post-consumer recycled (PCR) content and up to 20% industrial scrap. Additionally, an organic green dye is used to create a transparent visual cue that the product is an environmentallyconscious alternative.

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SafetyBright.com has introduced the 4in1 Car Emergency Tool and Flashlight which is on offer for $14.95 through 8/17/08.

Features:
• Strong magnet on the bottom that attaches to any metal surface
• 9 flashing LED's on the sides
• 1 white bulb on the top use as flashlight
• Seat belt cutter
• Glass break hammer
• Water proof
• Two AA batteries included

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The Gadgeteer have published a review of the Altec Lansing T612 Digital Speaker for iPhone and iPod. 'The T612 is the first "iPhone Certified" dock and takes care of the "Interference" of speakers that the iPhone is known to cause. Since you don't have to turn the phone on Airplane mode, there is no chance that you will miss a call. If you happen to get a phone call while you are listening to your music, the dock will stop playing music so you can hear the phone ringing.

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Pocket-Lint have published a review of the Eastpak Floyd laptop bag. 'The Floyd is a backpack that comes in a variety of colours – our review unit was a black and grey pinstripe but you can choose from plain single colours to blue and even orange camouflage. The design is fairly basic with a large pocket for your personal effects and a divider for your notebook. There are three smaller pockets on the front that are ideal for small items, such as your MP3 player or wallet. It's a compact design and considering it will fit a 17-inch notebook. When Eastpak say a 17-inch notebook, they mean a MacBook Pro, as the space is far too narrow to fit most other makes inside.'

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The Washington Post have published a review of the Vita-Mix 5200, Waring Pro 3HP and Blendtec Total Blender food processors. 'After weeks of working with the Vita-Mix 5200, the Waring Pro 3HP and the Blendtec Total Blender, I think the answer is: almost, but not quite. Take out the food processor requirement, and any of these blenders could indeed be an all-in-one appliance. Granted, if you already have a fully stocked kitchen, spending $400 or more on such a workhorse might not fit into your budget, especially during tough economic times. But if you're building a kitchen from scratch or putting together a wedding registry, if you're a smoothie addict or if your diet demands lots of fruits and vegetables and perhaps some alternative flours, one of these nifty things might be worth a look.'

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TORRANCE, Calif. – June 25, 2008 –Traveling laptops of the world, rejoice…Pelican Products, Inc., a global leader in the design and manufacture of virtually indestructible cases has introduced the 1090 HardBack™ Case as watertight/ crush-resistant armor for laptops.

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Case Offers Fast Laptop Access with Maximum Protection

TORRANCE, Calif. – June 23, 2008 –The Pelican Products 1510 Laptop Overnight Case (LOC) is a legendarily tough, watertight case designed for road warriors who want to protect their laptops and not waste time at the airport luggage carrousel.

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PaulStamatiou.com have published a review of the Aerogel Extreme LapDesk. 'Hot laptops are nothing new. Even with smaller processor fabrication, laptops keep getting smaller making it hard to effectively cool them without a large heatsink or loud fan. Case in point - my MacBook Air is a heater and it doesn’t help that the exhaust vent is angled down. I end up moving it around in various awkward lap positions while in classrooms with stadium seats that offer little desk space to place a laptop.

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A review of the Kodak M1020 digital picture frame has been posted over at Computeractive. 'We had mixed feelings about the last Kodak photo frame we reviewed, which added convenience in the form of wireless access but let itself down on the performance front. We're now looking at the 10in version of the company's new frames, the M1020, which offers the same 800x480 pixel resolution but thankfully looks a bit better than the last one. It's still not perfect, and while colours were far more vibrant and accurate, there were problems with sharpness and we were a little disappointed that there wasn't at least a small increase in the resolution, considering the size of the display.'

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PC Magazine have published a review of the ESPN "The Ultimate" Universal Remote. 'A rectangular, baton-style device, with smoothly curved edges, the remote measures 7 by 2.3 by 0.8 inches (HWD) and weighs 6.4 ounces. It's a bit bulky, and not particularly comfortable to hold, and it has a lot of tightly packed buttons that aren't finger friendly. It reminds me of the older Logitech Harmony 880, which was lousy with small buttons that were difficult to use. The battery is rechargeable, and the remote ships with a charging cradle.'

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