Kensington believes the world still loves trackballs and, to that end, today unveiled its new SlimBlade Trackball. This latest offering from the company’s Slimblade collection of computer accessories prices around $130.

The Kensington SlimBlade Trackball is said to let one navigate and control digital content through the ball itself, doing such functions as navigation, media control adjustments and photo browsing. It is designed to support a number of major media applications, such as Firefox and Adobe Reader.

Kensington says a heads up display user interface shows users on the computer screen what mode or function is currently working. Navigation mode controls the cursor and scrolling; media mode controls volume, play/pause, stop and next, while View mode zooms in/out and pans for photo editing. It should be available by month’s end.

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Asus will release its Eee Box accessories including a wireless mouse, keyboard, and media center remote control. No word on pricing of these accessories. I think Asus will sell them separately to kee down the price of the base unit. [Gizmodo]

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Teac will release the new iPod docking station in January 2009. Priced at €235, the Teac TD-X300i supports CD-R/RW, MP3 audio files, AM/FM radio and boasts a maximum output power of 5Wx2 + 15W (Subwoofer). This iPod dock also features the NXT technology or the flat panel speaker. The Teac TD-X300i is compatible with all iPod from the 4th generation. [Teac via iPod and MP3 Players]

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I have tried on a few occasions to take pictures with my iPhone. It seems that no matter how brightly lit the room is, the camera simply can’t take a shot that’s not dark and grainy. Many other high-end camera phones offer a built-in flash, but so far, Apple has not added that feature.

Snapture offers editing software designed to run on the iPhone and it has now announced a new polycarbonate case that not only protects the iPhone from damage, but also adds a bright Xenon powered flash.

The case has a rechargeable battery that offers enough power for 1000 flashes or more. A low-light detection sensor automatically activates the flash when needed. I will say that the iPhone needs a flash, but the optics also need work before the iPhone is really a camera replacement.

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