Freeze-Proof 65-inch Sony TV Available Soon. For $20,000.

Sony's TV division has apparently decided that the next great feature in televisions has nothing to do with image contrast, brightness, or green efficiency standards. Instead, they’re going to make rain- and freeze-proof TVs.

Clearly, this TV will be for people who, having survived the global apocalypse led by tidal waves, torrential rains, and freezing temperatures, will still feel like pulling up a chair to catch some game highlights.

Alright, so the new 65-inch GXD-L65H1 LCD probably won't survive something that crazy, and Sony is still placing inside some of the important picture quality features. According to its product page, it will also be completely dust-proof, using aluminum frames on the front and back. And it would not be a bad thing at all if the tough engineering principles here are eventually passed down to future TVs.

But it's hard to see the purpose of a 'tough' TV in this economy at this time, especially one that will cost nearly $20,000 for the privilege.That's almost the same price as a Dumas/Chen haircut!

Public parks like stadiums could probably use durable TVs, if bought in bulk, but I wouldn't be surprised if it was also marketed as a private stand-alone unit. Because, really, there's nothing like preying upon people's fearful need to buy durable, long-lasting products.

So unless I happen to live in the North Pole or an outdoor park in Seattle, I'd skip this one. It will be available soon in Japan and likely later this year in the US.

Toyota Wants to Build Car From Seaweed

Toyota is looking to a greener future — literally — with dreams of an ultralight, superefficient plug-in hybrid with a bioplastic body made of seaweed that could be in showrooms within 15 years.

The kelp car would build upon the already hypergreen 1/X plug-in hybrid concept, which weighs 926 pounds, by replacing its carbon-fiber body with plastic derived from seaweed. As wild as it might sound, bioplastics are becoming increasingly common and Toyota thinks it's only a matter of time before automakers use them to build cars.

"We used lightweight carbon-fiber reinforced plastic throughout the body and frame for its superior collision safety," project manager Tetsuya Kaida said of the 1/X, which is pronounced "one-xth." "But that material is made from oil. In the future, I'm sure we will have access to new and better materials, such as those made from plants, something natural, maybe something like paper. In fact, I want to create such a vehicle from seaweed because Japan is surrounded by the sea."

A kelp car is not as far-fetched as it might sound. Bioplastics are being used for everything from gift cards to cellphone cases. Demand for the stuff is expected to hit 50 billion pounds annually within five years, a figure that would account for 10 percent of the world market for plastic, according to USA Today. A company called NatureWorks claims the production of its bioplastic Inego produces 60 percent less carbon dioxide than petroleum-based plastic and requires 30 percent less energy. And Oakridge National Laboratory has explored the possibility of producing carbon fiber from wood pulp.

Toyota is laying out its green vision of the future ahead of the Melbourne Motor Show, where it will highlight three sweet hybrids — the next-gen Prius, a cool Camry concept designed in Australia and the 1/X, so named because its carbon footprint is a fraction of that of other cars.

"The 1/X concept is a vehicle that completely redefines what it means to be environmentally considerate," David Buttner, senior executive director of sales and marketing, said in a statement. "The name says it all: a car that weighs a fraction of the others in its class today and uses a fraction of the fuel."

The 1/X has been kicking around the show circuit for more than a year, and the photo is from its North American debut at the 2008 Chicago auto show. It features a tiny 500cc engine and weighs about one-third as much as the Prius while offering about as much interior space. It's got a flex-fuel engine and electric motor powered by lithium-ion batteries.

But don't expect to drive a Toyota Sea-Class anytime soon.

"In reality, the seaweed car is another decade away," Buttner told the Sydney Herald-Sun. "However, it shows where we're going.... Our thinking is that post-2020, cars like the 1/X will be made of plant-based plastic."

Nikon D5000 Cheap DSLR With HD Video and Swivel Display Outed Next Week?

Maybe the photo show next week won't be lacking DSLRs—Nikon Rumors claims a "90% chance" that Nikon will be revealing the D5000, a 12.3MP entry-level DSLR with Live View, video and a swivel display.

Earlier, Nikon Rumors had reported that the D5000 would be a lot like their mid-level D90—with a 12.3-megapixel sensor, Live View and video recording—but with no built-in autofocus motor or top-level LCD like the current D60. What'd you get instead is a new kind of flash and tilt-y swivel display like you see on some super zoom cameras.

If this this thing is cheap and small enough, what do you need a super-zoom camera for? And if HD video recording is now in the lowest level DSLR, it's only a matter of one generation of turnover before all DSLRs shoot HD video.

Here's hoping, though, since most everybody has already pooped their new camera offerings, and I'd like at least a couple surprises next week at PMA.

Samsung CL5: digital camera as well as music and video player Compact Camera

Samsung will make the time you are confused which is called a digital camera which PMP (Personal Multimedia Player). Through the latest digital camera product CL5 (to Europe known as PL10), samsung combines a digital camera with PMP.
Through this digital camera, you not only can take pictures or video but can also be used as an MP3 music player or even watch videos on the 2.7 inch screen size.

Kameranya own specifications such as 9 megapixels, 3x optical zoom, face detection, the memory card SD / SDHC / MMC / MMCplus and can record video in HD format.

Other features that are not less interesting is the "Smart Album" where this feature can organize the images have to start in some of the criteria based on date, content, and other colors.

Samsung CL5 sale will start in April with a price of U.S. $ 260.

The Coral-200: A Solar Powered Phone for the Masses

Just last week we brought you news of the Blue-Earth, Samsung’s new solar powered touch phone. Well, it turns out that they are not the only company with solar dreams. Chinese mobile manufacturer ZTE recently revealed the Coral-200, a solar-powered handset with one very unique characteristic that sets it apart from its competitor: it will only cost 40 dollars!

Using technology from Dutch-based innovation, ZTE have created a relatively basic solar phone that promises to bring mobile phones to all those that do not have access to regular power. The slick solar phone provides about 15 minutes of talk time for every hour of sunlight, and will be available at a pretty incredible price point.

ZTE is hoping to leverage the Coral-200’s low cost to distribute this phone to the 2 billion people that do not have regular access to the grid. To do so, they have partnered with Digicel, a network provider that works in emerging markets and already provides solar powered chargers in some countries. The phone officialy launches in June.

iDuck Wireless Speaker

Easy way to do smth berendam in the bathtub while listening to the songs favored.

iDuck Wireless Speakers wireless speaker is shaped yellow duck that can connect to the iPod or other MP3 player. In it, there are lights that can change color to give the atmosphere more peaceful bath. :-)

iDuck Wireless Speaker is also equipped with FM Transmitter is located at the base of which an egg-shaped.

Yes, this is probably more suitable for children but you do not have shame I also accompanied bath duck this. : D

Wireless Speaker iDuck price is U.S. $ 40.00

Easy way to do smth berendam in the bathtub while listening to the songs favored.

iDuck Wireless Speakers wireless speaker is shaped yellow duck that can connect to the iPod or other MP3 player. In it, there are lights that can change color to give the atmosphere more peaceful bath. :-)

iDuck Wireless Speaker is also equipped with FM Transmitter is located at the base of which an egg-shaped.

Yes, this is probably more suitable for children but you do not have shame I also accompanied bath duck this. : D

Wireless Speaker iDuck price is U.S. $ 40.00

AT-AT boombox will squash rebellion, rock party

First off, massive geek respect to anyone who's managed to hold on to their "Empire Strikes Back" AT-AT Imperial Walker from childhood. But it takes a geek visionary to tastefully slap a boombox into the side of one and paint the thing K.I.T.T. black. This thing is like an '80s nostalgia heart attack. If you know who did this, give them a hug from me.