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PHOTOS: Samsung N130, N140 and N510 netbooks
Affordable, solid with no Windows 7 but just enough to keep you exicted 30 September 2009 18:03 GMT
There's nothing wildly spectacular about the looks of the refresh to the Samsung N-series netbooks but then there isn't supposed to be. The tech giant has affordability in mind with the N130 and N140 which are designed to take over from the popular NC10.

On...
Vodafone leaks LG Etna Android phone
Unconfirmed handset shown off at tech show 8 September 2009 14:39 GMT
LG's first Android phone - apparently called the "Etna" - has been leaked by mobile phone operator Vodafone.

German website "Chip Online" spotted the QWERTY keyboard-equipped Etna at the Vodafone booth at the recent IFA 2009 show.

Sadly, they...
PHOTOS: Krator Orpheus WG-07 guitar controller
IFA 2009: Normal Guitar Hero guitars not metal enough for you? 7 September 2009 15:55 GMT
Wandering the halls of Berlin's IFA trade show, we came across a company called Krator, whose website claims it just sells speakers. It was exhibiting a lot more, though, including this awesome guitar controller for PC and PS3.

It's called the Krator Orpheus...
Frog-shaped bug-zapper produced
IFA 2009: The best thing we've ever seen 7 September 2009 14:31 GMT
In dark corners of the IFA trade show floor lie stalls from obscure Chinese companies that make the weirdest stuff. We've seen self-cleaning toilet seats, all the odd-shaped thumb drives you could imagine, and more circuitboards and cables than at a robotics convention.
PHOTOS: Logitech's Darkfield Mice
IFA 2009: Snaps of the Performance MX and Anywhere MX 7 September 2009 13:03 GMT
Although we've seen press shots of Logitech's Darkfield mice, which claim to be able to track even on glass surfaces. Here's a few photos of what they look like outside of studio lighting. They're rather pretty, we think.

The larger, weird-shaped one is the...
PHOTOS: Korean self-cleaning toilet seat
IFA 2009: Happy Bidet 7 September 2009 12:44 GMT
A Korean company called Moolsarang was getting a lot of attention at IFA 2009, so we took a closer look at its stand to see what the fuss was about. Turns out that Moolsarang makes all manner of toilet seats.

Its flagship product is the MS-3100, which is pictured...
Hoshino launches biodegradable USB drive
IFA 2009: Crumbles in 140 days 7 September 2009 12:19 GMT
Prowling around the quieter corners of the floor of the IFA tradeshow, we discovered a company from Shenzhen in China called Hoshino that's selling what it claims is the world's first biodegradable USB flash drive.

We were told by the company that once you've...
PHOTOS: HANNSpree's cuddly TVs
IFA 2009: Polar bears, Giraffes, Camels, Pandas, Elephants and Zebra 7 September 2009 11:48 GMT
We showed you press pictures of HANNSpree's cuddly animal televisions back in July, but here's a few pictures from the IFA show floor of what the cute little tellies look like in the flesh. Or in the fur, perhaps.

The Polar Bear, Giraffe, Camel and Zebra have...
XSKN shows iPhone keyboard prototype
IFA 2009: Needs Apple to provide driver support 7 September 2009 10:49 GMT
Chinese case manufacturer XSKN, which is infamous for correctly revealing the shape of the iPhone 3G, as well as offering a case for the "iPhone nano", also produces a range of keyboard skins for Apple software, like Final Cut Pro, and Logic.

However, in Berlin...
Philips offers "Robust Collection" for kitchens
IFA 2009: "Culinary tools for life" 7 September 2009 10:23 GMT
Philips has unveiled a new range of kitchen appliances for hard-working kitchens, the "Robust Collection".

Described as "advanced, durable and stylish", Philips promises the the new line "delivers professional results and long-lasting performance, and uses...
Logitech creates Harmony 700 universal remote
IFA 2009: Includes colour screen and UI improvements 7 September 2009 9:49 GMT
In Berlin over the weekend, Logitech unveiled a new universal remote aimed slightly below its existing range - the Harmony 700. Unlike its older brother, the Harmony 900, which can handle 15 devices at once, the 700 can only be used to control upto six.

One...
Samsung LED Couple TV Internet Tablet announced
IFA 2009: Pips Apple, Toshiba and Archos to the punch 5 September 2009 18:39 GMT
Samsung has pipped Apple, Toshiba and Archos to the punch and demoed an internet tablet designed to be connected to its range of televisions in the home.

The remote portable LED TV Couple device, as it is called, features a 7-inch screen and integrated high-speed...
Medion Touch: The 24-inch Blu-ray packing touchscreen All-in-one
IFA 2009: Not a tablet, but still touchable powerhouse 5 September 2009 16:53 GMT
Budget PC maker Medion has launched The Touch, an all in one PC that boasts it is a PC, television, audio system, Blu-ray and DVD player all in one.

Going under the moniker of The MEDION THE TOUCH X9613, the 24-inch multi-touch display that will go up against...
Pure Elan II shows up at IFA
IFA 2009: Old model updated 5 September 2009 16:27 GMT
Pure, the DAB radio company, has announced that it is updating its Elan DAB radio with the launch of a new version; the Elan II.

The new model, which gets a serious style overhaul, will cost £99.99 and come with DAB and FM tuners as well as sporting the company's...
PHOTOS: TomTom Go 950 LIVE, Go 750 GPS Satnav
IFA 2009: Hands on gallery with the new models 5 September 2009 16:03 GMT
The TomTom GO x50 LIVE series has launched with a range of three satnav devices housing more maps, more options and more services to spend £7.99 per month on than the last time at IFA in Berlin, Germany.

The GO 950, 750 and 550 offer fully customisable interfaces...
Samsung N510, N130 N140 netbooks debut at IFA
IFA 2009: ION powered netbook breaks cover 5 September 2009 15:38 GMT
Samsung has announced three new N series laptops at IFA in Berlin, Germany as it continues to push to dominate the netbook market.

The new models, all due to ship in the next couple of weeks will be the Ion powered N510, as well as the N130 and N140.
Panasonic PT-AE4000 projector debuts
IFA 2009: contrast ratio increased 5 September 2009 15:22 GMT
Panasonic has announced a new projector aimed at the "High end home cinema market" at this year's IFA in Berlin, Germany.

The PT-AE4000 according to Panasonic will deliver a "powerful home cinema experience with new red rich lamp, crisp detail reproduction,...
Volkswagen Minivan gets Home Cinema treatment
IFA 2009: Two 42-inch TVs, games consoles and more 5 September 2009 15:14 GMT
When you think of camping in a Volkswagen minivan you don't expect it to come kitted out with two 42-inch LCD televisions, a Nintendo Wii, PS3 and enough bass to rock the campsite, do you?

Well that's the goal of this bad boy courtesy of accessories maker Hama...
Samsung OLED laptops coming 2010
IFA 2009: Will you finally be able to work outside? 5 September 2009 15:11 GMT
Samsung has said that it will be bringing OLED technology to its laptop range in 2010.

"Samsung is the largest OLED screen manufacturer. And as soon as it's available commercially for laptops we will adopt it," said Kyu Uhm, Head of Worldwide Sales and Marketing...
SpongeBob SquarePants gadgets that are too cute to be just for kids
IFA 2009: Range of gadgets for the fan in you 5 September 2009 14:50 GMT
Loveable cartoon character Spongebob Squarepants has spawned a range of character inspired consumer electronics devices including a DVD player, digital picture frame and boombox.

Rather than just opt for a sticker or colour change to what are normally boringly...
Krups Nespresso coffee maker gets "Blinged"
IFA 2009: Sparkly 5 September 2009 14:24 GMT
A Krups Nespresso coffee maker is the latest gadget to receive the Bling My Thing treatment giving you not just a coffee maker, but a sparkly one at that.

Costing £1000 Krups commissioned crystal and gold coating company Bling My Thing to "crystallize" 1000...
PHOTOS: Medion Life S47000 camcorder
IFA 2009: Hands on with the new rough and tough model 5 September 2009 13:24 GMT
Medion's approach to the pocket camcorder market is to go rough and tough with the launch of the Medion Life S47000 at IFA in Berlin, Germany.

The new model will come weight 85grams, come with a 2-inch screen and able to take a beating thanks to its rubberized...
PHOTOS: LG BL20 mobile phone
IFA 2009: Hands on with the new handset 5 September 2009 13:13 GMT
LG might have the BL40 as its new flagship Chocolate handset, but that hasn't stopped the company launching the BL20, a slider designed offering with some of the same iconic molding.

The new model, which will offer a number pad will come with a 2.4-inch screen,...
PHOTOS: TomTom Car Kit for iPhone
IFA 2009: Up close and personal in the flesh 5 September 2009 13:00 GMT
TomTom might have pushed back the launch of the TomTom Car Kit until October but that didn't stop Pocket-lint grabbing some snaps of the new docking station for your car and iPhone at IFA 2009 in Berlin, Germany.

As you can see from the shots we took the...
Toshiba unveils Ducati laptop and camcorder
IFA 2009: Consumer electronics for bikers 4 September 2009 17:35 GMT
Toshiba has unveiled some Ducati-themed devices out at IFA and we were there to grab some live pics.

A Satellite U500, one of Toshiba's consumer-aimed 13-inch notebooks has been given a Ducati makeover, with logos plastered over it.

In addition,...