Mini

August 30, 2007 - Opera today released the new beta of Opera Mini 4 mobile Web browser. The new beta version of Opera Mini 4 introduces several exclusive optimizations for BlackBerry® devices, including a new user interface and menus for a more comfortable Opera Mini look and feel. For BlackBerry users worldwide, or anyone wanting a better, faster and free mobile Web browser, the new Opera Mini 4.0 beta is available from www.operamini.com/beta.

For all users, the new beta adds some often-requested features that improve usability and enjoyment. Opera Mini's new "Landscape mode" gives you a wider view of the page. A new multi-search Start Page makes searching even easier while on the go. The ability to add your own search engine to the Start Page, a feature pioneered in Opera's desktop browser, is now available in the latest beta of Opera Mini. Read more

January 30, 2007 - Google today announced that the Google Mini now offers sophisticated search features for finding and sharing information within small businesses and departmental groups, including document and user-level security, as well as access to any business content through Google Onebox for Enterprise .

“When the Google Mini was introduced two years ago, it set a new standard for sophisticated search features in a small, simple and affordable appliance,” said Dave Girouard, vice president and general manager, Google Enterprise. “As search becomes more critical to businesses of all sizes, we continue to add even more sophisticated search features that, until now, had only been available to large businesses.” Read more

Aug. 29 /PRNewswire/ -- Memorex brings double the recording time to its Mini DVD-Rs, with a simple flip of a disc. Memorex Double-Sided Mini DVD-R media, the latest in Memorex's broad line of home video products, offers the highest capacity in the mini DVD format, providing up to one hour of recording time or 2.8GB of storage capacity for preserving precious memories and valuable data.

Ideal for home video enthusiasts and professional videographers alike, Memorex Double-Sided Mini DVD-R discs provide the convenience of one disc for capturing twice the video, photos, music and data. For superior ease-of-use, Memorex Double-Sided Mini DVDs are compatible with most of the direct-to-disc camcorders on the market. For added protection, both sides of each disc feature Memorex's DuraLayer Technology, a special scratch-resistant hard coating that protects media from dust, debris and rough handling. Each package also includes a DVD cleaning cloth to keep the discs spotless for peak performance and ultimate longevity during on-the-go recording and frequent disc swapping. Read more

August 2006-- Kingston Technology Company, Inc. just introduced the Kingston DataTraveler Mini Fun, the latest addition to Kingston’s family of DataTraveler USB Flash drives that boasts the industry’s smallest footprint for ultimate transportability.

Measuring just 1.5 by .75 inches, the drive is approximately the length and width of two U.S. first-class postage stamps laid end to end. The Mini Fun is available in a variety of colors and in capacities up to 1 GB. Read more

One might think some of the initial excitement surrounding BMW's Mini Cooper would have worn off by now. After all, the little four-seater is everywhere these days, such that you would suppose some of the "Oh, isn't that CUTE!!!!" reaction would subside. I am here to tell you it hasn't. I just spent a week with a Mini Convertible and received almost as many endearing looks and comments as when I first drove one back in 2002. Of course, it could have had something to do with the test car's "Hyper Blue Metallic" color, the fact that November was experiencing a euphoric warm snap so the top remained open and/or the two golden retrievers perched in the back seat, tongues wagging and ears flapping in the breeze.

March 29, 2006 -- ARCHOS®, Inc., the global consumer electronics manufacturer and leader in portable digital entertainment solutions, today announced new retail pricing for its popular Gmini 402 Camcorder, available beginning April 1 for $299 from $369. Designed for video enthusiasts and active trend setters looking to create personal video content, the slim and sleek Gmini 402 Camcorder has a 20-gigabyte hard drive for recording up to 50 hours of personal video, or storing and enjoying 80 hours of downloaded video, 200,000 photos or 10,000 songs while on the go. Read more

March 6 /PRNewswire/ -- Consumers can now convert the new Mac mini into an advanced home multimedia center with IOGEAR's new low-cost, 4-port MiniView USB KVM (Keyboard, Video, Mouse) Switch (model# GCS634U).

February 28, 2006—Apple today unveiled the new Mac mini with the Intel Core Duo processor, delivering performance up to four times faster than its predecessor and providing even greater expansion in the same innovative and incredibly compact design.* Starting at just $599, the Mac mini is the most affordable way to enjoy iLife ’06, the next generation of Apple's award-winning suite of digital lifestyle applications, and features the Apple Remote and Front Row so you can play your music, enjoy your photo slideshows, watch your DVDs, iMovies, music videos and television shows from across the room.

At the PMA (Photographic Marketing Association) show which is running this week in Orlando, FL, Verbatim introduced a new family of single and double layer MiniDVD DigitalMovie media that adds the unique classic movie reel look to the discs with widely compatible DVDR media.

The company already offers a complete line of standard size DigitalMovie DVDR media that provides storage capacity of 2-hours of theater quality video or 4,700 photos. The new three-inch discs provide up to 1.4GB (single layer) and 2.6GB (double layer). The mini discs store 30 minutes (single layer) and 60 minutes (double layer) of high quality video that can be played on virtually every standard DVD player in use today.

Nov. 10 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Iomega Corporation today announced the new Iomega Micro Mini Hard Drive in 4GB and 8GB capacities. Designed with drop shock technology to handle the inevitable bumps and dings of portable use, the robust new Iomega Micro Mini Hard Drive brings economical high capacity, outstanding portability and a new alternative to Flash-based drives for mobile professionals and Internet enthusiasts.