Stealth Computer LPC-450 is tiny
The LPC-450 from Stealth Computer is so small, it looks almost as big as a regular CD-ROM. The surprising thing is engineers managed to pack in an Intel Core 2 Duo T5500 1.66GHz processor, 512MB RAM, and an 80GB SATA hard drive into such a diminutive device (5.7? x 9.9? x 1.65?), complete with option to upgrade to a full DVD burner while including a remote power switch and a panel mounting bracket. Prices start from $1,395 onwards, with a ceiling price of $2,725. The high end version will share roughly the same computing power as an average business notebook, so you can forget about playing graphics-intensive games on the LPC-450.
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Add comment May 26th, 2007
The aurora is a beautiful thing to look at if you have the time to spare. Thankfully with technology, we can now view the aurora from the comfort of your own home - specifically via the Aurora Color Changing Alarm Clock. This device changes between 12 unique colors, where each color lasts for an hour. A flashing light complements the standard alarm to wake you up in the mornings. It can be powered by your mains or some batteries. The Aurora Color Changing Alarm Clock retails for £9.99.
ExPlay from Israel has recently demonstrated its OIO Nano Projector at the SID 2007 event, offering high quality, bright images that are always in focus in a tiny package. Don’t start thinking you can begin to use this for public broadcasting purposes, as the OIO Nano Projector is meant to produce an image roughly the size of a large monitor, letting users view content in a more comfortable manner than that of a 2.4″ screen as found on most portable media players. I wonder when the OIO Nano Projector will be included into future PMPs. ExPlay is targeting a 2008 launch, so let’s keep our fingers crossed.
Owners of Nissan vehicles that make use of the Japanese automaker’s I-Keys ought to take note that placing it too close to a cellphone could end up disabling the I-Key. Apparently, the I-Key and cellphone ought to be kept at least one inch away from one another to avoid locking yourself out of your won car. So far this problem has been identified with a small percentage 2007 Nissan Altima and Infiniti G35 sedans. I wonder how waves emitted from a cellphone can alter the electronic code inside - does anyone have any idea? As long as cellphones don’t alter my genetic code in the nether regions, I’m happy.
With summer just around the corner, it makes perfect sense for you to spend a relaxing evening with your family outdoors, BBQ dinner and all. Of course, there’s nothing quite like winding down in front of a good movie after a satisfying meal, and the Outdoor Entertainment Set does just that by offering a hardwood framed stage and screen set for you to sit back and relax in good company (except for those pesky mosquitoes). When not using it to watch a movie, you can always hold impromptu skits or ask Uncle Bob to retell his ever hilarious jokes. This weatherproof Outdoor Entertainment set retails for $1,899 and can be stored indoors when not in use.
The V-Gear TalkCam MX6 AF helps bring more focus into your video calls through IM programs such as Skype and MSN Messenger, boasting a 0.25″ CMOS sensor lens with autofocus, unlike its competitors that require manual focus. This means you can be moving about your seat without having to adjust the focus with each movement, something the person on the other end will appreciate. The V-Gear TalkCam MX6 AF works best when capturing video in VGA quality - anything higher than that will see the 30fps cut into half. Webcams seem to be a dying breed, and I don’t see the V-Gear TalkCam MX6 AF being a Messiah anytime soon.
I’m not too sure what the logic is behind a joystick that plays by itself without any human input. What you see here is a demonstration of the Notbot (or so its called) taking a stroll through Quake 3. Looks pretty creepy, and I’d certainly be freaked out if I ever saw my own mouse moving by itself and my keyboard tapping away in the middle of the night without anybody else being at home. Perhaps Casper and his friendly cohort love gaming as much as we corporeal humans…
