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VIDEO: Samsung's ultra-slim TVs
All 29mm of 'em 15 September 2008 12:21 GMT
Samsung's ultra-slim range of televisions are not due to hit shops until early 2009, but can be seen in their skinny glory at IFA in this quick Megawhat video.
VIDEO: Sharp Aquos XS1
Quick peek at Sharp's thin television 12 September 2008 12:13 GMT
The new XS1 AQUOS series will be just 23mm thick and come in two sizes: 52 and 65 inches and we've managed to bag some video of the new television in action.

Is it really that thin? Check out the video to find out.
VIDEO: Megawhat IFA roundup
All the hot products from the show in video 9 September 2008 12:30 GMT
Megawhat braved the high seas (well airports) to bring you a roundup of the IFA trade show in Berlin.

This year's show featured plenty of new televisions, as well as a host of other gadgets and gizmos.

Here Stuart and Katie bring you the best...
VIDEO: Pure i10 iPod dock
IFA 2008: Tasty video of the new docking station announced at IFA 4 September 2008 9:00 GMT
Pure has announced a new £30 iPod dock and here is a quick hands-on video of the new gadget.

Announced at IFA in Berlin, the i10 will allow you to connect your iPod to your Pure DAB radio.

Check out the video to find out more.
Samsung slams Sony, Philips and Sharp
Engineers not good enough to create one piece TVs says CE boss 3 September 2008 14:08 GMT
Samsung has slammed Sony, Philips and Sharp claiming their engineers aren't up to scratch.

The comment, referring to the need for a separate box for the picture processing electronics, come as all three companies launch ultra-slim televisions - but with a separate...
VIDEO: LG X110
A quick video of the new netbook from LG 3 September 2008 9:00 GMT
LG is yet another manufacturer to release a netbook.

The model, released at this year's IFA in Berlin sports a number of features including GPS and 3G embedded.

We strolled down to the stand to check out what all the fuss was about.
VIDEO: TomTom GO x40 Live
Quick look at the new unit fresh from IFA 2 September 2008 17:15 GMT
Katie Scott hits the show floor at IFA for a eyeballs-on with TomTom's new GO x40 Live that promises some swanky route finding features...
Apple iPod nano 4G case spotted
Could Rose be right? 2 September 2008 15:40 GMT
Spotted by the Engadget Spain hombres, buried amongst the thin TVs and netbooks at IFA, this case - clearly marked as for the nano 4G - appears to give weight to Kevin Rose's longer, thinner new nano incoming theory. Hmmm.
VIDEO: Samsung OLED TV
Video of the new TVs in action 2 September 2008 9:00 GMT
Samsung showed off two OLED televisions at this year's IFA in Berlin and Megawhat was there to film them in all their glory.

Coming in 31- and 14-inch models the technology looks amazing.

Unfortunately Samsung say that the cost of making them...
VIDEO: Philips Essence television
Skinny LCD caught on camera 1 September 2008 17:13 GMT
In the latest Megawhat video, Katie Scott hits the Philips' stand at IFA to get the skinny on Philips' new super-slim TV.

Spot the deliberate mistake with the measurements (Ms Scott means 38mm, rather than 380) and rather than the 3900 euro price tag quoted,...
VIDEO: Samsung X360
Quick hands on with the MacBook Air challenger 1 September 2008 15:18 GMT
Samsung has launched a new ultra-thin laptop that it hopes will take on the MacBook Air and win.

We managed to get some hands-on video time with the new laptop at this year's IFA in Berlin.

It is light and thin? Check out the video to find out.
PC case modders get creative at IFA
IFA 2008: Part time designers have fun with humble PC 1 September 2008 9:30 GMT
PCs are renowned for being a beige box under your desk. It seems then, these part time designers didn't get the memo.

Held as a competition within IFA in Berlin, this collection of PC cases aren’t your average box to hide out of sight.

Whether...
TrekStor present USB drive and bottle opener in one
IFA 2008: It's got to be 5 o'clock somewhere 1 September 2008 9:00 GMT
TrekStor, the German MP3 manufacturer, has come up with what could be seen as the ultimate gadget for people that like to transfer files around and have a beer.

Following bottle openers in belts and flip-flops, TrekStor has put a bottle opener on a USB memory...
OneForAll Xsight universal remote announced
IFA 2008: LCD touchscreen to get you Xsighted 1 September 2008 8:30 GMT
OneForAll, widely known for their range of universal and replacements remotes, has announced the launch of a new model, the "revolutionary" Xsight.

As suggested by the name, the new remote features an LCD screen, which is touch-enabled, allowing you to set-up...
TrekStor Wireless SoundBox delivers music around the house
IFA 2008: 20 wireless speaker system for £500 1 September 2008 8:30 GMT
TrekStor, the maker of a £10,000 MP3 player, has ventured beyond portable devices to create a new wireless speaker system for the home.

Announcing the new product at IFA in Berlin, the Wireless SoundBox as it will be known, promises to let you listen to your...
Commodore UMMD 8010/F netbook announced
IFA 2008: More than just a C64 1 September 2008 8:23 GMT
Commodore has joined the netbook market with the announcement of a new Via C7-M processor-sporting netbook at IFA in Berlin for those keen to rekindle the C64 days.

The rather bland looking netbook, called the UMMD 8010/F will offer an 80GB hard drive, 1GB of...
Sansa Fuze gets colourful remake in UK
IFA 2008: Brits get four more colours to choose from 1 September 2008 8:00 GMT
Following its announcement earlier in the year in the US, SanDisk has announced that UK customers will be able to get the Sansa Fuze in a range of colours other than black.

Making the announcement at IFA in Berlin, a spokesperson for the company said that us...
Mio C728 turns GPS into 7-inch TV when you're not lost
IFA 2008: Promises to dominate your dashboard 30 August 2008 14:48 GMT
Mio has launched a new satnav device at IFA in Berlin that features a 7-inch screen and TV playback options and DivX support.

The new C728 will come with an 800 x 480 resolution (WVGA) screen making sure you'll never have issues about seeing where on the map...
Mio Leap G50 offers yet another "Phone with GPS"
IFA 2008: Windows 6.1 and Mio software. Oooh exciting 30 August 2008 14:46 GMT
Mio has launched a new mobile phone with GPS as it tries to hold on to its one time lead in the "Mobile phone with GPS" market.

The Mio Leap G50, which arrives in a phone market bustling with GPS chips included will sport the Windows Mobile 6.1 operating system...
MiTAC MiSTATION netbooks brings GPS to workers on the go
GPS sold as differentiating feature 30 August 2008 14:45 GMT
MiTAC the company that owns Mio and Navman has become the latest company to launch a netbook computer.

Following hot on the heels of other manufacturers launching netbooks at IFA in Berlin, the new model, called the MiStation, will sport a 8.9-inch screen and...
Lego USB drive lets you build memory
IFA 2008: Works with real Lego bricks, shame its 100% unofficial 30 August 2008 14:42 GMT
Lego fans looking to transfer their files around have been given yet another unofficial Lego inspired USB drive at IFA in Berlin.

The Zip Zip memory brick is a USB 2.0 flash memory drive housed within a replica Lego brick.

Although not indorsed...
iRiver P20 debuts at IFA
IFA 2008: AMOLED screen and 120GB hard drive 30 August 2008 14:40 GMT
Not content with debuting the SPINN, iRiver has announced a second AMOLED screened PMP device at IFA in Berlin.

The P20 will sport a 4.1-inch, an 80GB or 120GB hard drive as well as an FM Tuner, voice recording functions, and flash game for when you are bored....
iRiver SPINN heads to Europe
IFA 2008: Touchscreen and spinny dial 30 August 2008 14:39 GMT
iRiver has debuted its SPINN MP4 player at IFA in Berlin.

The new multimedia player, that's capable of playing music, video and images is due to hit Europe in the next couple of months.

The SPINN, will feature a 3.3-inch AMOLED touchscreen (WQVGA:...
Revo Blok launches
IFA 2008: Wooden iPod dock in walnut or oak 30 August 2008 9:45 GMT
Revo Technologies has announced the launch of "Blok", its first dedicated product for iPods.

Debuting at IFA, the company says that in a category "dominated by black and white plastic rivals" the wooden Blok, made of American walnut or black oak, will "redefine...
Harman Kardon GLA-55 speakers launch
IFA 2008: Ice cool? 30 August 2008 9:21 GMT
Harman Kardon has announced the launch of the "GLA-55" two-piece computer speaker system.

The company says it's "arguably the best 2.0 speaker system available today" and describes it as a "stylised multimedia focal point, boasting breathtaking beauty, functionality...