Bookeen today confirmed that the Orizon e-book reader will be launched in May 2010 in the US and the UK markets. The e-reader will feature a 6-inch multitouch Sipix display with 800 x 600 resolution, a 1GB of internal memory, a micro-SD slot, WiFi, Bluetooth, an accelerometer and a mini-USB. Weighing at just 150 grams, the Orizon supports ePub and PDF file formats. No info on pricing so far. [Engadget]

OpenPeak has introduced another one of its upcoming multi-touch tablet called the OpenTablet 7. Based on the Intel’s Moorestown platform, this ultra-sleek device boasts a 7-inch multi-touch LCD backlit screen, a microSD card slot, WiFi, Bluetooth, an HDMI port, a USB interface and dual cameras for capturing both high-definition video and still images. The OpenTablet 7 is expected to be shipped in the second half of this year for unannounced price yet

If you are searching for a new laptop this week, then check out the latest MSI C-Series laptops. Priced at between $650 and $750, the 15.6-inch CR620 models (the CR620-030, CR620-033 and CR620-031) are powered by either an Intel Core i3 or Core i5 CPU, Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium OS and a six-cell battery. NewEgg offers the MSI CR620-33 with a 2.13GHz Intel Core i3 330M processor, a 4GB of RAM and a Blu-ray drive for just $699

Newsmy’s CTV8 is a combination between a portable digital TV viewer and a PMP. The combo gadget features a 4.3-inch LCD display, built-in stereo speakers, and an 8GB of storage capacity. The CTV8 also supports most of multimedia files such as AVI, FLV, WMV, MPG, MP4, ASF, MP3, and OGG. Additional features include a voice-recorder, an e-book reader, and a picture browser. The Newsmy CTV8 retails for 699 Yuan or around $102

AIS has unveiled a new PDA called the Ultra Rugged Mobile PDA that is MIL-810F compliant. The gadget is designed to withstand shock, vibration, and extreme temperatures. This water resistant PDA features a 3.7-inch Transflective TFT touchscreen LCD screen, a Marvell PXA270 624 MHz processor, a 256MB RAM, WiFi, Bluetooth, GPS, 3G, and Microsoft Windows CE 5.0 or Windows Mobile 6.1 operating system. The AIS Ultra Rugged Mobile PDA retails for $1899 a pop. [AIS]

The X-Tube AS301DTS is a vacuum tube USB dongle that allows you to enjoy DTS surround sound on your laptop. Powered by a VIA VT1610 chipset, the device is compatible with Windows XP, Vista or Windows 7 platform. You will also need a pair of AH-516 headphones in order to fully enjoy your DTS experience. Measuring 45mm x 23mm and weighing at 12grams, the X-Tube AS301DTS is priced at 4000 Yen ($44). [Rakuten]

UMID has announced their newest Mobile Internet Device (MID) ‘Mbook bz’ for the Korean market. Measuring 161mm x 96.5mm x 19.1mm and weighing 366g, this pocket-sized device sports a 4.8-inch 1024 x 600 LCD screen, a 1.2GHz Intel Atom processor, a full QWERTY keyboard, an MP3/video player, a voice recorder, an electronic dictionary, e-mail support, WiFi, Bluetooth and runs on Windows XP OS. Pricing and availability are still unknown at the moment. [AVING]

You are lucky if you are living in South Korea, because Samsung will launch its SNE-60K e-reader in that country. In case you didn’t know, the SNE-60K boasts a 6-inch touchscreen display that supports handwriting recognition, built-in WiFi and Bluetooth, and an MP3 file support. This Amazon Kindle competitor is now available at Kyobo Bookstores in South Korea for 429,000 Won (or about $375). [Engadget]

Sony has announced two new cameras in the form of the semi-rugged DSC-TX5 and mega-zoom DSC-H55. Measuring at 17.7mm slim, the Sony DSC-TX5 is a water-, dust-, shock-, and freeze-proof camera that boasts a 10.2MP Exmor R CMOS sensor, a 4x optical zoom with 25mm wide angle and a 3-inch LCD touchscreen. Meanwhile, the Sony DSC-H55 has a 14.1MP CMOS sensor with a 10x optical zoom lens. The Sony DSC-TX5 is priced at $350, meanwhile the DSC-H55 retails for $250

The Sharp JD-4C1CL is not your ordinary cordless phone because it comes equipped with a digital photo frame, a clock, and a calendar. The gadget has a 4.3-inch LCD touchscreen display. The Sharp JD-4C1CL will be released in April 2010 for 10,000 Yen or approx. $110. [Sharp]