BenQ unveils monitor for gamers

Gamers rejoice! BenQ is currently offering the FP94VW LCD monitor that offers 19" of gaming goodness at a resolution of 1440 x 900, a brightness level of 300cd/m2, and a contrast ratio of 800 to 1. Just in case you're looking out for the magical number, take note that the FP94VW boasts a 2ms response time which is more than adequate for games and movies alike. Additional features include a DVI-D HDCP port and an HDMI port for you to hook up an Xbox 360 or PS3. Interested parties will be able to pick one up for €210 in due time.

Ritek Yego USB flash drive

The Ritek Yego definitely takes a more candid approach towards the USB flash drive which we see everywhere these days. Instead of coming in the standard rectangular format, the Ritek Yego boasts a Y-shaped design that enables you to plug in an additional two USB devices for expansion options. This means you can continue to transfer your files or view photos from the USB flash drive while adding on other USB-based peripherals without changing devices. Each Ritek Yego USB flash drive comes with advanced partition and security functions to secure the information within. There is no word on pricing or availability.

Sigma USB hub

Taking a look at the Sigma 7-port USB hub just reminds me of one thing - Toblerone chocolates. What makes this prism-shaped USB hub special is the inclusion of a magnetic surface that enables you to stick this hub onto steel surfaces with ease. Just in case you're working on an expensive mahogany wooden table, you can always use the supplied gel and affix it where you please. The 7-port USB hub comes with its own AC power adaptor that comes in handy when you have plenty of power intensive devices hooked up. This unique USB hub measures 125mm × 35.6mm × 33.3mm , weighs approximately 95g, and retails for $33.

Panasonic LF-P968C now Vista-savvy

With the recent launch of Windows Vista, many hardware manufacturers have taken this opportunity to include Vista compatibility in their current line up of appliances, and Panasonic is no different with a revision of the LF-P968C which is capable of burning DL DVD +/- at 4x, DVD +/- R at 8x, and RAM at 5x. The LF-P968C portable DVD player measures 135mm x 135.6mm x 14.8mm and weighs 290g. There is no word on pricing or availability of this USB-powered portable DVD player though.

Seagate FreeAgent goes orange

Seagate has just launched the FreeAgent range of hard drives that definitely brings some much needed color to the boring backup area, featuring a chocolate surface and an orange trim that sets it apart from the other devices in the same class. Depending on your storage needs, the FreeAgent range comes in varying capacities that range anywhere between 12GB to a whooping 700GB. I'm not sure what's going on with Seagate's execs, but they are coining hard drives as "data movers". Will a name change actually shift more sales? Why can't we just call a spade a spade instead of being so politically correct these days. Anyways, the FreeAgent hard drives retail between $140 an $420, depending on the capacity.

Asus sends tablet to boot camp

Asus introduced a couple of new devices at CeBIT 2007, consisting of a tough tablet PC known as 13.3" Rugged Military NB which upholds the IP 54 standard for sand and water protection. Well, at least you know which is the perfect tablet PC to bring along the next time you head out to the beach. The other new offering is the weirdly named "Highly Integration UMPC" that features a 7" display, an integrated GPS system, and an ExpressCard slot, all running on a VIA processor. Pricing details for both devices are currently unavailable, but they ought to cost more than a mere grand. Picture courtesy of CNet.

Keyboard comes with built-in computer

Now this has got to be one of the biggest keyboards ever made for the home computer user, but there is a very good reason behind this madness. Somehow with a little faerie dust and engineering genius, the folks who created the ZPC-945SL managed to squeeze in an Intel Pentium 4 processor that runs at 3.4GHz, 2GB of RAM, a 2.5" hard drive, an optical drive, and a pair of integrated speakers. Amazing stuff, seeing all those crammed into a body that measures just 1.5" tall. I sure hope the keys don't get too hot whenever the computer is running.