The SanDisk V-Mate is a small item of approximately 2cm high and 13cm wide which easily fits into a small space alongside the television. The shiny black front of the SanDisk V-Mate will do well in modern furnishing. The front of the V-mate contains the memory card compartment that can take various memory cards. The SanDisk V-Mate is standard delivered with cables to connect the device to a DVD player, video recorder or satellite and television. A small remote control is also delivered as well as a transmitter to enable operating other devices while recording.
The device records in a number of formats. Instead of having to choose the correct format, you just select the device you plan to view on (such as Sony PSP, Treo 700w, and so on) from the menu. We counted 17 supported phones from Motorola, Nokia, Palm, and Sony Ericsson, plus the T-Mobile MDA, but you can configure settings manually on other devices.
The unit maxes out at 640 x 480-pixel resolution, with video playing at up to 30 frames per second. The results look good enough for watching recorded TV shows on a notebook, but they won’t please videophiles. We noticed a slightly fuzzy cast in the footage. Other than that, we enjoyed fairly smooth and clear playback in a PC window. On the other hand, recordings were quite watchable on our Palm Treo 700wx, though we heard a few stutters in spots. Short video-playback gaps are usually easy to forgive, but audio gaps are more jarring.
Simply connect the V-Mate to your TV and any composite video source, including your cable/satellite/terrestrial set-top box, DVD player, VCR, personal video recorder (PVR), or camcorder. The V-Mate allows you to select your desired playback device “profile,” or manually set video format, resolution, and quality levels via a user-friendly graphical user interface (GUI) displayed on your television screen. The GUI makes it very easy to navigate through the menu and select recording and viewing options.
Mimoco has been releasing a number of custom Mimobots from professional artists, but they recently took the USB drive world by storm when they announced a series of Stars Wars drives. The first Stars Wars series will feature drives in 1GB, 2GB and 4GB capacities featuring four iconic characters from the movies: Chewbacca, Darth Vader, Stormtrooper, and R2-D2. The drives would not only look like a cute, cartoony version of the characters but come preloaded with bonus materials from the series, like wallpapers, avatars, icons, and trailers.
The HA202 maintains a sculpted design and functional appearance. Its compact and slim design means it is easy to use around crowded USB ports. The HA202 can be used with or without the flip-top cap, depending on user preference. The retractable USB connector offers additional protection, a smaller size and easily extends or retracts when needed. Its anti-slip design securely locks the USB connector into position. The HA202’s rounded edges, gloss black color and metallic-like finish evoke a sense of stability, mystery and uniqueness. Designed for fashion conscious people that seek both style and functionality, the HA202 comes with a built-in transparent display frame for users to insert their favorite photos, artwork, symbols or numbers. The HA202 becomes a personal accessory that matches the users style, mood and outfit while at work or play. It comes with six easy to insert pop art patterns that customize the look of the HA202. All of these design factors make the HA202 a stylish device that matches the user’s taste.The HA202 has a USB 2.0 interface for high-speed transfers and plug and play functionality. The built-in blue LED indicator clearly shows users the status while data is being transferred. The HA202’s first “limited edition” production run featured In-Mold Reprint (IMR) technology and is available in 256 MB, 512 MB, 1 GB and 2 GB sizes.