LG unveils new Xnote Ultralight CULV notebook, then accidentally reveals HDTV plans for 2010

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The sexy little laptop you see above is South Korean manufacturer LG’s latest tantalizing notebook on offer: the XNote Ultralight. It looks gorgeous.
What we’re looking at is an 11.6-inch ultraportable, running on a CULV battery but with the upgrade to go full Core2 Duo available. Otherwise, it ships with 2GB of RAM, a 320GB or 500GB hard drive, a couple of USB 2.0 ports and 802.11-n WiFi connectivity. The LG Xnote Ultralight starts around $1000 USD, but it’s Korea-only right now, so if you’re interested in this Windows 7 based machine, you’ll need to import for the time being.
It’s not exactly a laptop I’m tempted to buy, but I do find it an attractively designed machine. Unfortunately, the specs and the price make this not particularly competitive with most netbooks which cost half as much.
In other LG news, the Korean manufacturers accidentally leaked a Google Docs spreadsheet explaining their display plans for the year. The displays they showcased at CES are coming out next month, along with their new 3D-line up compatible with 3D Blu-Ray in May.
LG is also looking to roll-out their Skype-capable HDTVs, as well as their own webcam accessory in the coming months. The spreadsheet also references the forthcoming 47-inch LEX8 and LEX9 models, which are only a quarter of an inch thick.
It’s not earth shaking news, surely, but LG does great work on their HDTV line-up, and with semi-official word that new models are coming, that’s reason enough to consider delaying your next television purchase accordingly… especially if you have visions of a 3D Avatar home theater experience in your future.

Elecom U2H-TC410B Wall Socket USB Hub

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Features

Plug your USB device as easy as using your wall socket. Designed with an ordinary wall socket outlook with a magnetic back and hooks for steel or wooden desk. Each USB port is spread out to reduce space problems. The hub is bus-powered, and does not require an AC adaptor. Each USB connection is corresponded with the USB2.0 high speed mode. Available only from Elecom, Japan. 

 

Specifications

USB2.0 port: (32 bit version for Windows OS) PC/AT compatible machines operating on Windows Vista® (up to SP1) and Windows® XP (from SP1 to SP3)/2000 (SP4); Intel Mac machines operating on Mac OS X10.3–10.5; PowerPC machines operating on Mac OS X10.0–10.5
USB1.1 port: PC/AT compatible machines operating on Windows Vista® (up to SP1) and Windows® XP (up to SP3)/2000 (up to SP4)/Me/98; Intel Mac machines operating on Mac OS X10.3–10.5; Power PC machines operating on Mac OS 8.6–9.x and Mac OS X10.0–10.5
Number of ports: 4
Interface: USB2.0 (USB1.1 compatible when connected to a USB1.1 interface)
Connector configuration: PC side (upstream port): USB A (male) USB device side (downstream port): USB A (female) x 4
Maximum transfer rate: 480 Mbps (theoretical value for USB 2.0 high speed mode)
Supply current: 400 mA max. for four ports in total (less than 100 mA /port)

Elecom M-SN1UL Scope Node Laser Sensor Mouse

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Features

Elecom presents M-SN1UL, the Scope Node Laser Sensor Mouse, giving you the feeling "like you're holding a pen". Designed with an accurate position of the laser sensor, allowing the user to control the cursor on the screen with the perfect precision. The 1600 count resolution is greater than a normal optical mouse would have. M-SN1UL has the futuristic look while keeping the comfortable shape to rest your hand. This design is based on the position of a pen while writing.
 

Specifications
Corresponding type: Windows Vista(SP1) / XP(SP2, SP3), Mac OS X(10.5, 10.5.5)
Interface: USB
Reading system: Laser sensor system
Resolution: 1600 counts
Cable length: 1.5m
Weight: 123g

Things Looking Up For 2010 Electronic Parts Sales

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The end of the year 2009 means that we can so far been labeled the worst recession since the Great Depression behind us and look forward to better things in 2010. 2009 will be remembered as the year of the world on its head got turned around economically opened everyone’s eyes and shows us that the world economy is as fragile as ever, perhaps even more from globalization.

The electronics industry has been particularly hard hit with the consumers do not spend their hard earned money on electronic devices that have a domino effect through the production of the causes and the supply chain. The electronic sales for 2009 were expected to fall to ten percent. This doesn’t seem a lot, however, expect global sales sheets on $ 1.38 trillion U.S. dollars, in turn, a deposit of $ 138 billion U.S. dollars. Figures like these have a major impact on sales. The semiconductor industry expects only a 23% decline in worldwide sales to about $ 200 billion U.S. dollars. Includes a similar direction of the passive components market, resistors, capacitors and inductors, is a look at 18% decline in sales to 20 billion U.S. dollars.

With the economic downturn, electronic parts and component suppliers need to rethink their business strategies and to be are now concentrating on its core business in a position to weather the economic storm. There was also an important time in quality assurance and quality control processes to invest. As a result of the Electronic Part Catalog downturn, it was easier for the manufacturers of substandard and counterfeit parts of its dangerous product on the market and in electronic devices. It has become easier for these illegal manufacturers and suppliers are looking for cheaper products and shorter lead suppliers. This is why many established e-suppliers have a lot of investment and time into their quality control methods and processes to ensure they deliver top-quality products to market and protect their customers from dangerous substandard and counterfeit parts.

Apart With all the economic doom and gloom, there is a light at the end of the tunnel and revenue expectations are expected to improve towards the end of the fourth quarter of 2009 and even more in 2010. With the return will begin consumer confidence, sales of electronic equipment and increase the production and kick and electronic parts and components supply chains and help in economic recovery, we hope to see in 2010.