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iPhone 3G Protection from Sena Cases

Sena Cases has announced some new protective cases for Apple's iPhone 3G. Whether you'll be needing a nice pouch, case, or wallet styled cover for your iPhone 3G, a variety of styles and colors are already available. The new cases are said to be precisely handcrafted by leather artisans in Europe, and are made of quality, full-grain, soft Italian Napa Leather.

VIZIO 42" VP422 and 32" VP322 Plasma HDTVs

If you're looking to buy a new HDTV, you should know that VIZIO has some of the best deals around. The company has done it again with the new 42" VP422 ($799) and the 32" VP322 ($599) Plasma HDTVs which are available now.  Combining high-performance and high-value, these HDTV models offer 30,000:1 contrast ratio, 720p native resolution with enhanced picture controls, multiple color temperature settings and independent Red/Green/Blue adjustment. Inputs include component video, RGB PC and 3 HDMI.

Dell Studio 15 and Dell Studio 17 Laptops Video Presentation

Dell has officially introduced its new sleek Studio Brand of laptops with the $799 Studio 15, and $999 Studio 17 laptops presented in the video below. Sporting a 15 and 17-inch high-definition display respectively, each model is available in six color choices: Plum Purple, Tangerine Orange, Flamingo Pink, Midnight Blue, Ruby Red, Spring Green and standard Jet Black. An optional high gloss Graphite Grey version can be customized with contrasting Black, or more vivid Blue, Pink or Red edge trim around the display back. Color-coordinated accessories and peripherals including backpacks and slip covers, mice, and ear buds will let owners style these Dell Studio laptops even more.

Dell Studio 15 and Dell Studio 17 laptops have a built-in webcam, capacitive touch media control buttons, slot load drives, and are available with optional mercury-free LED displays, fingerprint reader, built-in mobile broadband, Blu-ray disc drives.

Sony Introduces New “Elevated Standard” Audio/video Receivers for High-end Home Theaters

Sony's “Elevated Standard” (ES) product line welcomes three new receivers engineered for high-end home theaters. The new Sony STR-DA4400ES, STR-DA3400ES and STR-DA2400ES receivers support 1080/24p video signals, and the latest audio codecs including Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, dts High Resolution Audio and dts HD Master Audio. Sony ES receivers also support Faroudja DCDi Cinema technology for upscaling all video sources to 1080p when connected via HDMI to a compatible high-definition television.

MOTOROKR E8 Music Phone Coming to T-Mobile USA

T-Mobile is set to release Motorola's ROKR E8 phone in the U.S. beginning July 7, 2008.  Made for mobile music, this cellphone includes an MP3 player and Motorola's ModeShift technology which transforms the device from phone to music player with the touch of a button. The device is pre-loaded with music tracks and album art from the groups Interpol, The Starting Line, and The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus.

Using vibrating haptics technology, the MOTOROKR E8 offers tactile response when a virtual key is pressed and a "FastScroll" navigation wheel for scrolling through songs with your thumb. The ROKR E8 also includes a built-in FM radio, 2GB internal memory, and up to 4GB of additional memory via microSD card slot.

Toughbook CF-U1 Rugged Ultra Mobile PC Now Available

Panasonic's Toughbook CF-U1 rugged ultra mobile PC, designed for field workers and those who work in extreme environments, will be available in August for about $2,499.

Panasonic spent about two years collecting feedback from government and commercial organizations about their mobile computing needs, and have delivered a Toughbook capable of withstanding shocks, vibration, humidity, altitude, temperature extremes and thermal shock, while also being rain and dust resistant.

The portable and durable Toughbook U1 also features a "sunlight viewable" LCD touchscreen, a thumb-friendly backlit QWERTY keyboard, a solid state drive, fingerprint scanner, 1D and 2D barcode and RFID readers for data capture, and a 2-megapixel digital camera. The device supports Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, next generation (SiRFstarIII based) GPS technology, and 3G mobile broadband Internet connectivity. It's also the first rugged handheld UMPC equipped with the new Intel Atom processor, and operates on Windows XP and Windows Vista operating systems.

EA SPORTS "All-Play'' Games for Nintendo Wii

Electronic Arts has a new selection of games for the Nintendo Wii console that go under the "EA SPORTS All-Play” banner.  Five games for Wii will ship in 2008 beginning with next month’s release of NCAA Football 09 All-Play. Later this summer and into Fall, other EA SPORTS "All-Play'' games for Nintendo Wii including Madden NFL 09, Tiger Woods PGA TOUR 09, NBA LIVE 09, and FIFA Soccer 09 will be available for $49.99.

DXG-567V HD Camcorder

Going up against Creative's Vado and Pure Digital's Flip Mino pocket video recorders, DXG USA has introduced its new DXG-567V high-definition camcorder.  This small camcorder  captures HD video up to 1280 x 720 resolution at 30 frames-per-second, and can be connected to any plasma or HDTV with the included cables. You can also easily share and upload standard video directly to YouTube or other sites after connecting the DXG-567V's retractable USB connector to a computer. Available in black, red, pink and sky blue colors, the DXG-567V HD camcorder  also includes ArcSoft TotalMedia Extreme software to help you create, edit and watch videos. This handy HD video recorder us available now for $179.

Nokia Supernova 7610, 7510, 7310, and 7210 Phones

Nokia has introduced the first four cellphones in its Nokia Supernova range. The Suupernova 7610, 7510, 7310, and 7210 phones are aimed at style conscious men and women who also want exceptional mobile functionality, music, and internet experiences. Hmmm, that sounds like me. Nokia's flashy new Supernova phones already look pretty slick, but you will also be able to personalize the style of these cellphones exchangeable covers if you'd like. You can "Xpress" yourself with a choice of exchangeable Xpress-On covers in "striking colors and glamorous surfaces."

"As we rely more heavily on mobile phones to stay connected, they increasingly know everything about us and have become a window into our worlds," said Jo Harlow, vice president, LIVE category, Nokia. "With the Supernova range, we set out to give people the ability to set themselves apart in the same way that they would with a traditional statement accessory."

Garmin DC 30, Astro GPS Dog Tracking Collar

Got a hunting dog? Garmin has a great way for you keep track of your dog's whereabouts out in the wild woods, with the newly redesigned DC 30 GPS dog tracking collar that's used with the Astro GPS Dog Tracking System and Astro 220 receiver to pinpoint your dog's exact location and movements up to seven miles away.  Even better, Astro can track up to ten dogs per receiver at once, and there are no subscriptions or setup fees required to use the device.    

The DC 30 collar's main housing is weighted to sit below the dog's neck, while a small, low-profile GPS antenna is integrated into the collar strap and positioned on top of the dog's neck, providing a clear view of satellites with minimal rotation. The transmitter antenna originates from the lower housing, and has been redesigned for more flexibility and ruggedness. No counterbalance or harness is needed. The weight for the transmitter plus antenna is 4.1 ounces, and the entire DC 30 weighs just 8.7 ounces.