XROAD presents new GPS model V4150 with 400MHz Samsung processor, 64MB of RAM, 4.3-inch 480×272 display, SD card slot, headphone out, Bluetooth 2.0+EDR, handsfree calling support, a built-in battery and WinCE 5.0 as OS. Nothing especially new but $230 price surely make this model interesting to someone.

Rumors says that Samsung preparing presentation of the largest 40-inch OLED display in the world for CES next month. Even if that’s not true Samsung says they are preparing 31-inch model because that obviously would be cheaper and affordable to major clients. But hey, we want to see that flashy and big OLED very soon!

For all of us reliant on batteries to fun gadgets Toshiba reveals plans for improvement of lithium-ion batteries. New models are called SCiBs (Super Charge ion Batteries) and use lithium titanate nanocrystals to recharge the battery to 90% in 5 minutes, with a useful life of over 5,000 times for recharge. First usage of new SCiBs will be in hybrid electric cars, where quick recharge rate is most wanted option. Shipping is expected to be in March 2008.

11 months after Vista launch, Microsoft delivers Vista’s first service pack release candidate. For your information standalone package is about 450 MB and includes 5 languages, and about 550 MB version with full 36 languages. If you upgrade it with Windows Update weight is about 65 MB. Download it from here

Cedar Electronic presents weird combination - half camcorder, half PMP with 2.4 inch 480×234 LCD, 5 MP CMOS sensor for taking still photos and VGA videos, 32MB and 128MB storage option and SD/MMC slot, USB 2 connectivity, AV output and red-eye reduction. For playback you have MP3/MPEG-4 Player and CDV-528 can be set to be PC Camera and voice recorder. Is it just as or you can see Panasonic D-snap resemblance?

We’ve always liked thin and small USB HDs. This time Tomato shows new D-18 USB HD with 60 GB Seagate 1.8 inch magnetic HD, all packed in about 1/3 inch case. Impressive! No external power beside USB cable is required and 3 LEDs give some style in case design. Seems that HD might be upgradable but for $110 you get fair deal, don’t you agree?