Oppo Digital Launches A New Blu-ray Player

Oppo Digital has come out with a new Blu-ray player called the BDP-80. This high-performance player supports BD Profile 2.0 (BD-Live and BonusView), DVD-Video, DVD-Audio, Super Audio CD (SACD), HDCD, CD and a wide range of multimedia formats including AVCHD, MKV video files, digital photos and music. In addition, it also comes with a 1GB of internal memory for BD-Live use and offers a range of connectivity ports including HDMI 1.3, two USB 2.0, component video, S-Video and composite video. The BDP-80 retails for $289. [Product Page via HotHardware][Source]

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Planex Introduces MZK-WDPR Wireless Router And Digital Photo Frame

Planex today introduced their latest combo gadget in the form of the Planex MZK-WDPR. The gadget is a combination between an all-in-one wireless router and a 3.5-inch (320 x 240) digital photo frame. The wireless router supports WiFi 802.11 b/g/n, meanwhile the digital photo frame is compatible with most of famous multimedia formats such as MP3, WMA, JPEG, BMP, MPEG-1/4, and MPEG-4 AVC/H.264. Additional specs include a 2GB of internal memory, two 1.5W speakers, Youtube Function, an FM tuner, FrameChannel services and two USB 2.0 ports. Measuring 193mm x 130mm x 119mm and weighing 450grams, the Planex MZK-WDPR is compatible with Microsoft Windows XP, Vista, 7 and Mac OS X. You can purchase the MZK-WDPR for 24,800 Yen ($275). [Planex][Source]

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Samsung HT-BD2 Blu-ray Home Theater

Still remember the Samsung Cheapest Blu-Ray Home Theater that we mentioned several months ago? Good news for you because Samsung has recently unveiled this Blu-ray home theater during KES 2008. The system provides 7.1-channel HD receiver speaker system with high-quality audio format Dolby True HD and master DTS-HD support. Available in piano-black design and blue LED accents, the HT-BD2 utilities Anynet+ technology which uses a single HDMI cable to connect to a HDTV and allows a remote to control both devices. This home theater system also supports 24fps movies and 1100W of total output power with a subwoofer, four towers, a center channel, and two satellite rear speakers. [AVING][Source]

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FoilJet MR1 Riding a Motorcycle on Water

Designed by Matt De Bellefeuillehe, the FoilJet MR1 is a new concept vehicle on water that helps reduce water pollution. The concept vehicle is powered by a 20 hp 48 Volt electric engine that can run for three hours after a 10 minute charge. Priced at $15.000, the FoilJet MR1 utilities foils under the hull of the vehicle that reduces water and noise pollution and provides a quiet and clean ride. [Product Page][Source]

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New Fuel Cell X7 Car Experiment Kit

The Fuel Car and Experiment X7 kit provides a playful introduction to one of the most significant technologies of the 21st Century. With this kit, you can build a model car that actually runs on water. The kit comes with a 16-page manual that contains step-by-step instructions for assembling and using the car, as well as scientific explanations. $99.95 is all you need to purchase the Fuel Cell X7 Car Experiment Kit. [Product Page][Source]

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Lithium-Ion Battery To Power Up A House From Panasonic’s

Panasonic and Sanyo have partnered to create a Lithium-ion battery that would be powerful enough to store enough energy to run a household for a week. They will launch this device in 2011. This lithium-ion battery will be better than the existing fuel cells which are considered as efficient power storage for home use. The battery will be paired with a system that allows users to monitor electricity usage on their household. Stay tuned for more updates. [Greenlaunches][Source]

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