Compact Size Archive

  • Sprint launches new 3G/4G USB modem

    Sprint launches new 3G/4G USB modem

    Are you looking for a speedy wireless connection? Do you like big, round dongles? Do you live in one of the 33 locations that have a Sprint 4G network? Do you get where I'm heading? That's right, Sprint today announced their first 4G-capable USB modem for all those folk that feel the need. An added bonus, if you're of the travellin' type, is that the modem will connect to Sprint's 3G network when a 4G network isn't available.

    Full Story

  • MiLi Power Skin claims to be smallest iPhone external battery yet

    MiLi Power Skin claims to be smallest iPhone external battery yet

    The trade-off between compact size and prolonged battery life has plagued iPhone owners pretty much since the product was released. There’s only so much space to cram battery cells in that sleek form factor, so the operating time of the phone is restricted. A variety of products have entered the market to extend the life [...]

    Full Story

  • Panasonic’s portable neck and leg massagers

    Panasonic’s portable neck and leg massagers

    Panasonic Japan has announced [JP] two devices of a very different kind today: A massage device for your neck and one for your legs. Both massagers are primarily targeted at women and marketed by Panasonic as "compact and portable".

    Full Story

  • VIA launches their wee server, the M’SERV

    VIA launches their wee server, the M’SERV

    VIA just launched their latest little computer, the M'SERV S2100. Designed for the small business and home user, the M'SERV uses a VIA 64-bit processor with support for DDR2 and SATA.

    Full Story

  • ZVOX outs the Z-Base 525 audio system for flat panel owners, neat freaks

    ZVOX outs the Z-Base 525 audio system for flat panel owners, neat freaks

    Do you know the one crappy thing about small flat panel TVs? The sound sucks. Really, it does, but generally you don't want extra speakers and whatnots cluttering up your space. There are a few options like a Bose Wave Radio or even self-powered computer speakers, but ZVOX has something now too. The Z-Base 525 is 24"w x 12.5"d x 3.5"h box that house all the goods needed to enrich the audio. Just put your TV on top, says the presser.

    Full Story

  • New micro four-thirds Panasonic causes drool, consternation

    New micro four-thirds Panasonic causes drool, consternation

    We saw this thing a little while ago and now it is real. The Panasonic DMC-GF1 is a micro four-thirds camera with 12-megapixel sensor, 1080p video recording, and nice image quality. After seeing the lackluster EP1 I am worried the M4/3 world might be too hard to handle, even for DSLR lovers. However, I'm willing to give this old girl a try.

    Full Story