Hey, take a look at the latest reviews we’ve mustard up here at SvenOnTech. Lots of goodies from watching videos from a projector that grabs the movie or show from your iPod or iPhone to making movies faster on your Mac. If you haven’t been here before, we also have some other great reviews ranging from software, accessories, to hardware. We’ve got it all.

Stop by often as we have an exclusive review coming soon that will be of great interest.

If you’re looking for a small compact Bluetooth keyboard for your iPad, tablet, or other Bluetooth pairing device, then you may be interested in the iTablet Thumb Keyboard. It’s small size isn’t what makes it unique or the backlit keys for low light conditions, but the fact that HX Global placed a touchpad on other side of where the keys are. The idea is, you can use your index finger to navigate your mouse-based tablet or notebook while using your thumbs to type. While I’ve never been a thumb typer, I know many who are and this may be your ticket. It comes in both black and white. No delay on the white shipping date.

Press Release
HX Global has announced the immediate availability of the itablet Thumb Keyboard, a new Bluetooth keyboard with patented rear-facing touchpad. It is compatible with a wide range of Bluetooth-equipped devices including iPad, iPhone, tablet computers (Android & Windows) and mobile phones.

The itablet Thumb Keyboard is also compatible with many other Bluetooth-enabled devices including the latest interactive IPTV systems providing a convenient way for users to interact with screen content from the comfort of their armchair. In addition, it can be used with commonly used gaming platforms including the Sony PS3 and Nintendo XBox 360.

According to Francis Davis of AHX Global: “The Thumb Keyboard provides a fast and intuitive way to create emails, tweets, texts and documents. It is the perfect antidote to the awkward onscreen keyboards used to enter data and text into today’s mobile devices that do not have proper keyboards.”

The itablet Thumb Keyboard is battery operated and ergonomically designed to be comfortable to hold and easy to use at the same time. The patented rear-facing touchpad provides fast and accurate cursor control using either index finger, and the keys are backlit for use in low lighting conditions. The compact size of this new keyboard (5.9 x 3.5 inches) also means that it can fit into a standard tablet carry bag.

This new keyboard is available in black or white versions with US and UK keyboard layouts. Other commonly used keyboard formats will be launched in Q3 2011.

I loved the Super NES, or SNES, when it was out in the day and I kinda miss all those games from my youth. Now if you kind find all your old cartridges, then you can once again play them. Portablely! Score. Here’s the deets.

Press Release
Hyperkin, a rapidly growing 3rd party developer of video game peripherals, has announced the upcoming launch of the SupaBoy Handheld Video Game Console designed for SNES game cartridges. Equipped with a 3.5” screen, the SupaBoy is designed to look like one of the original SNES controllers and has a port built into the top that plays original 16-bit SNES cartridges. SupaBoy is supa’ cool! 
 
The SupaBoy will play original SNES cartridges on a built-in 3.5” LCD screen and is designed to emulate an original SNES controller including a D-pad and buttons on the front as well as right and left shoulder buttons. Hyperkin has even included two front loading ports that are compatible with full-size SNES controllers and video/audio out, allowing up to two players to play the SupaBoy on a regular TV screen. How supa’ cool is that!
 
SupaBoy will be compatible with multiple SNES titles including: Super Mario™ RPG, Starfox™, Super Mario™ World, Donkey Kong™ Country, Zelda™, Noah’s Ark 3D™, Aerobiz™ and others.

 
“The SupaBoy is by far one of the coolest products we’ve developed,” stated Steven Mar, Hyperkin’s Business Director. “Not only does it look similar to an original SNES controller, it’s also compatible with original SNES cartridges. You can even run it through your TV to play it with a friend!” Mar continued: “The SupaBoy is going to blow people away.”
 
PRODUCT HIGHLIGHTS
·         Innovative lock feature holds game cartridge securely in place

·         Two seven-pin ports in front for wired controllers

·         SNES controller design

·         SNES Super Scope

·         Super Multitap

·         Mario Paint Mouse

·         Screen size (diagonal): 3.5 inches

·         5.5 Hours battery life

·         Measures: 8.5 x 4 x 1.5 inches

·         Weight: 11.5 ounces

·         Stereo sound

·         AV Out

·         Headphone jack

·         Adjustable volume control

·         Launch Date: Summer, 2011

·         SRP: $79.99

Verizon drops the bomb on its 4G hotspot today with the release of the Novatel Wireless MiFi 4510L 4G LTE Mobile Hotspot. What that all that means is mobile warriors will now be able to enjoy download speeds between 5 to 12Mbps on either their Windows, Mac, or Linux system. Oh don’t worry you AT&T-Mobile and Sprint users, if your smartphone is equipped with 802.11b/g/n, then you can join the download party, too. Speaking of smartphone, LTE’s upload speeds of 2 to 5 Mbps were made for getting some of that just taken video up to YouTube or UStream nice and quick.

The blazing MiFi will give you up to 5 hours of use from its battery and supports all the latest security from WPA2 to VPN pass-through so corporate IT will be happy to issue you one of these puppies.

Small enough to tuck into your pocket but with a screen large enough to give you enough deets as to power, signal strength, and user connectivity, the new MiFi 4510L will set you back $100 after a $50 mail-in rebate with a two-year commitment. Be sure to check out rate plans in the links below.

Press Release
Verizon Wireless and Novatel Wireless (NASDAQ: NVTL) today announced that the award winning MiFi® 4510L 4G LTE Mobile Hotspot that runs on the Verizon Wireless 4G LTE Mobile Broadband network is available online today at www.verizonwireless.com. The MiFi 4510L 4G LTE Mobile Hotspot is the next-generation of the Novatel Wireless MiFi Intelligent Mobile Hotspot, building on innovation and design, proven performance and industry-leading user experience.

The MiFi 4510L allows businesses and consumers to create a personal Wi-Fi cloud capable of sharing the high-speed Internet connectivity of the Verizon Wireless 4G LTE and 3G Mobile Broadband with up to five Wi-Fi-enabled devices simultaneously. The 4G LTE MiFi 4510L includes new features, such as an intuitive status display on the device showing signal strength, battery level, roaming and number of connected devices.

Key features:
· 4G LTE – customers can expect download speeds of 5 to 12 Mbps and upload speeds of 2 to 5 Mbps in 4G Mobile Broadband coverage areas
· Backward compatible with the Verizon Wireless 3G network
· Simple one-touch connectivity
· Intuitive eInk® display with status indicators
· Security: WEP/WPA/WPA2 and VPN pass-through support
· Supports Windows, Macintosh and Linux operating systems
· Advanced integrated antenna technology
· Battery: up to 5 hours usage
· WiFi connectivity: 802.11b/g/n
· Dimensions: 3.74”(H) x 2.36”(W) x 0.53”(D)

Pricing and availability:
· The 4G LTE MiFi 4510L is available today online at www.verizonwireless.com and will be in Verizon Wireless Communications Stores on April 21 for $99.99 after a $50 mail-in rebate with a new two-year customer agreement on a 4G Mobile Broadband plan.
· 4G LTE Mobile Broadband plans begin at $50 monthly access for 5GB. Customers will receive the rebate in the form of a debit card; upon receipt, customers may use the card as cash anywhere debit cards are accepted. Data usage can be tracked by logging on to My Verizon online at www.verizonwireless.com/myverizon.

The Verizon Wireless 4G LTE Mobile Broadband network, launched in December 2010, is the fastest, most advanced 4G network in the United States, providing speeds up to 10 times faster than Verizon Wireless’ 3G network. Verizon Wireless’ 4G LTE Mobile Broadband network currently reaches one-third of all Americans, with plans to expand the network to the company’s entire 3G coverage area over the next three years.

For more information on the MiFi 4510L 4G LTE Mobile Hotspot or other Verizon Wireless products and services, visit a Verizon Wireless Communications Store, call 1-800-2 JOIN IN or go to www.verizonwireless.com.

SuperTooth is a French maker of Bluetooth accessories and SvenOnTech already has a couple of its products in the labs for testing. Reviews are coming real soon. But today, we learn that SuperTooth pulled an HD and now has a speakerphone that goes beyond the phone! It will let you send SMS, E-mail, Facebook, and Twitter messages all from your voice. Dude, hands on the wheel the whole time. “No officer, I was not texting and driving. Seriously.” The gadget works with Blackberry and Android for the extra cool features and the iPhone and Windows Mobile for speakerphone only. (I thought there would be an App for that. Mmmm.) Deets below in the press release.

Press Release
SuperTooth, creator of the concept of a Bluetooth speakerphone that could be clipped onto a car’s sun visor, is launching the SuperTooth HD this year – the most advanced Bluetooth speakerphone on the market, with three times more power than other models and the ability to communicate on social networks all via voice commands.

“Using wireless devices in the car has been identified as the leading source of driver’s not paying attention on the road, with cell phone use increasing the likelihood of crashes fourfold,” said Yves Le Reun, Vice President of Sales & Marketing. “The SuperTooth HD gives consumers a hands-free solution to talk and text on their phones so they can abide by the law and focus on driving.”

Boasting Twin Speaker V Array Technology, the SuperTooth HD features two speakers with a 5 watt audio output and a 5.4 watt amplifier, making it three times more powerful than any other speakerphone. The built-in dual microphones pick up voices more clearly. Together, these advanced audio features produce unrivaled audio quality in both emission and reception.

State-of-the-art voice commands are designed to provide a hands-free solution for phone use to make the driving experience safer. Using just voice commands, drivers can answer incoming calls, select pre-dialed phone numbers, check battery level or retrieve voicemail. The SuperTooth Handsfree Assistant feature allows drivers to compose and send Facebook, Twitter, e-mail and SMS messages all via voice. The SuperTooth HD can also read incoming SMS and e-mail messages on Android and Blackberry phones via the specific application. The SuperTooth Handsfree Assistant is powered by Dial2Do.

The SuperTooth HD is compatible with all Bluetooth-enabled phones, including iPhones, Blackberrys and other smartphones with an Android OS or Windows Mobile operating system.

No installation is required – just clip the SuperTooth HD onto a sun visor, pair it with the phone and enjoy comfortable and safe phone calls while driving. A USB cable and in-car charger is also included.

The SuperTooth HD will be available in April 2011 for MSRP $129 at department, specialty and mobile phone stores nationwide.

Gemini, a division of GCI Technologies and a leading innovator of modern DJ technology, is excited to unveil the FirstMix USB DJ Controller for aspiring DJs. This easy to use, yet feature rich controller with two touch sensitive jog wheels that allow anyone to scratch like a pro.

A “Best in Show” winner at the 2011 Winter NAMM show, FirstMix connects via USB and allows users to DJ using their iTunes or other music library. FirstMix ships with Cross LE DJ software from MixVibes and is also compatible with Traktor, Virtual DJ and Algoriddim’s DJAY and other popular DJ software.

“We took many of the best features from our Gemini professional DJ products and integrated them into FirstMix for anyone who is interested in a fun and easy way to get started in digital DJ,” says Mark Wilder, Vice President of Marketing for GCI Technologies. “FirstMix lets you ‘scratch’ right out of the box and gives you the tools you need to put together a great party mix.”

Other key features include the ability to seamlessly mix songs together, spice up tracks with effects, play music in reverse, adjust bass and treble output and record your set. Priced at $79.95, the FirstMix is the newest addition to Gemini’s Digital DJ Controller line and will be available through musical instrument, electronics, and DJ retailers in May, 2011.

For the latest information on FirstMix and all of Gemini’s DJ gear, visit www.geminidj.com and follow us at facebook.com/TheGeminiDJ and twitter.com/gemini_dj.

Now that all the rumors of a delayed iPad 2 have been put to rest with its pending March 11th release, we can get back on track with an end of June/beginning of July iPhone 5 as it has been every year since release. We can also proclaim Apple has figured out how to make a white casing for the beloved iDevice since Steve Jobs himself told the crowd in San Francisco today at the iPad 2 event that white would be available “on day one” of release. Since the iPhone and iPad share so many parts, it’s almost a no brainer to think we will see a white iPhone 5 the same day as the black brother is pushed out to consumers across the nation.

What this also says is yo can forget any hopes of an iPhone 4 in white. Since it didn’t arrive with the Verizon iPhone, the perfect time for introduction, there will be no need at this point to even try. It’s possible Apple could seed the white version in the iPhone 4 body to get an idea of how well it will work; however, with the iPad 2 being in white just next week, this idea losses most credibility.

So now that we can put the white iPhone to rest, let’s start talking about the silver one like the iPod Classic went to a few years ago.

LaCie today announced the LaCie Little Big Disk featuring the all-new Thunderbolt™ technology, developed by Intel® and brought to market with collaboration from Apple®. Designed to store large audio and video files, the LaCie Little Big Disk will bring a new level of performance to creative workflows with ultra-fast data transfer, complete system backup in minutes, and faster content editing than ever before.

“Thunderbolt technology is a breakthrough in I/O technology and represents the future of mobile computing. Soon you will be able to carry workstation-class power and functionality in compact devices,” said Philippe Spruch, Chairman and General Manager, LaCie. “LaCie is excited to be one of the first to deliver Thunderbolt technology with the LaCie Little Big Disk.”

“Intel believes Thunderbolt technology in combination with LaCie’s unique portfolio of storage products and displays will drive new levels of performance and simplicity for consumers,” said Jason Ziller, Director, Thunderbolt Planning and Marketing, Intel Corporation.

Thunderbolt technology delivers incredible bandwidth at 10Gbps and runs two protocols (PCI Express and DisplayPort) simultaneously over a single cable for connectivity to high performance peripherals like the LaCie Little Disk and high-resolution displays. Created with mobile and media professionals in mind, Thunderbolt technology moves content with blazing speed and facilitates complete system backups in minutes. Using a single Thunderbolt cable, users can connect their notebooks to high resolution displays, cameras and storage — all at the same time — for a fast, simple, and portable computing environment.

The LaCie Little Big Disk can deliver multiple streams of HD video and offload hours of content in minutes without compromising bandwidth and performance. With the LaCie Little Big Disk, speeds that previously were only available from rack mounted storage arrays are now possible with a portable computer – including Apple’s MacBook® Pro, the first notebook to feature Thunderbolt technology. Users will be able to edit on-set during a day of filming, and then transfer all of the assets for the edit suite within seconds. The LaCie Little Big Disk can even be daisy chained for storage expansion or connecting other peripherals.

AVAILABILITY
The LaCie Little Big Disk will be the first in a range of storage and peripherals solutions from LaCie that feature Thunderbolt technology. The Little Big Disk will be available by summer 2011 from the LaCie Online Store (www.lacie.com), the Apple Store (www.apple.com) and authorized resellers. For more information please visit www.lacie.com.

IntelliScanner Corporation today
unveiled IntelliScanner SOHO Black, the all-new IntelliScanner for small
business. With a stunning industrial design, rechargeable battery, included
inventory software, and integration with the apps Mac and PC users utilize
most, the new IntelliScanner is the smart new way to organize any small
business.

IntelliScanner makes it easy for small businesses to keep track of business
inventory and assets with barcode technology. By simply scanning the
barcode, users can automatically create a comprehensive inventory of what’s
in stock, where it is, and what they have invested.

Built for Mac and PC users, IntelliScanner SOHO Black also integrates with
major third-party applications like FileMaker Pro, Xsilva LightSpeed, and
Microsoft Excel.

INTELLISCANNER’S ‘TINY MARVEL’ PACKS STUNNING INDUSTRIAL DESIGN, BUILT-IN
BATTERY, USB CHARGING, INCLUDED INVENTORY SOFTWARE

- IntelliScanner’s portable, ultra-portable barcode scanner for small business
- Integrated Class 2 integrated laser for unparalleled scanning performance
- Built-in 6000[1] barcode memory and rechargeable battery to scan anywhere
- Professional matte finish and durable construction
- Integrated scan and delete buttons for fast scanning
- Scan all major barcode types: UPC, EAN, Code 39, Code 128, and others
- Connect and download into any application: SOHO Black types barcodes as if
 entered on the keyboard with advanced, customizable keyboard emulation
- Included inventory and automatic media organization software

Pricing & Availability
IntelliScanner SOHO Black is now shipping worldwide for $299.00 MSRP,
available direct from IntelliScanner and from Amazon.com.

IntelliScanner’s trademark metal cube package includes the SOHO Black
rechargeable barcode scanner, USB cable, pre-printed asset tags, and
IntelliScanner’s advanced inventory, asset, and media management software
packages. Requires a free USB port; Mac OS X 10.5 or later, or Windows
XP/Vista/7.

  http://www.intelliscanner.com/products/soho/

NZXT, a company built on realizing the dreams of gamers worldwide, is proud to announce Bunker, an advanced USB locking device designed for USB expansion and protection of gaming accessories. Plug in gaming mice, keyboards, and headphones and lock it with a sophisticated 20 key lock system and durable door to prevent theft at LAN parties and schools. Bunker installs easily into any open 5.25” drive bay and provides 4 additional USB ports for expanded connectivity.

“We place a great deal of importance on portability and security,” said Johnny Hou, Founder and Chief Designer at NZXT. “Whether you’re transporting your rig to a LAN party or would like more peace of mind in the dorm, Bunker will ensure that your peripherals and media remain secure.”

Bunker will be available in March for the MSRP of $24.99. For more information visit www.nzxt.com/new/products/case_accessories/bunker.