Razer Diamondback goes 3G
No, not 3G as in the telecommunications standard, but the very same third generation infrared sensor found in the Razer Deathadder. In addition, you get a new rubberized non-slip finish that gives you total control as you dispatch of your enemies. This 3G sensor comes with a resolution of 1,800 dpi and boasts on-the-fly sensitivity adjustment. Since the mouse utilizes the familiar always on mode, it is capable of reading up to 6,400 frames per second at 15g of acceleration. Choose from red, green, or blue lightning designs to suit your taste. The Razer Diamondback 3G will be released on August 1st for $59.99. Generally, the rule of thumb is, the higher the sensitivity, the more accurate you’ll be but it all boils down to personal preference. For example, some people fare better with mouse acceleration while others prefer a standard motion. What’s your opinion?
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Just when you thought the idea of walking on water is confined to just the animal world (specifically the basilisk), the NanoRobotics team at Carnegie Mellon University are working on a robot that mimics that reptile. The amphibious potential of a water-walking robot could mean an efficiency boost when compared to a boat since it would experience a dramatic reduction in viscous drag. While several designs are being tested at the moment, researchers are still trying to find the right prototype. Dubbed the Water Runner Robot, it would be interesting to see how this pans out in the long run to help boats be more efficient.
Most electronics are by far and large mortal enemies of water, but the Vivitar ViviCam 6200W takes to water like a duck thanks to its rubber armor and ability to be submerged underwater up to 10 meters. This makes it suitable for underwater activities like scuba diving and snorkeling. Features of the 6200W include a 2″ LCD display, 16MB of internal memory just in case your SD card is filled to the brim, and a built-in flash. One thing though, you had better make sure you dive in with an empty SD card as you won’t be able to swap cards underwater. The Vivitar ViviCam 6200W will retail for $179.99 a pop, making this a pretty worthwhile buy.
And hence, the almighty FCC has given their nod of approval to the HTC Kaiser. This is a Windows Mobile 6.0-powered smartphone that will probably make its debut on AT&T in the US. According to files from the FCC, the Kaiser will come in three models - the HTC KAIS100, the KAIS110, and the KAIS120. Both the KAIS100 and KAIS120 come with a 3 megapixel camera, although the KAIS110 is missing a camera of any sort (making it the target for business suits where company secrets at the workplace abound). All three models will run on the GSM/HSDPA network and boast WiFi and Bluetooth connectivity in addition to GPS navigation. Pricing details are still unknown, so we’ll just have to stay tuned for more details.
Imagine a brand new laptop that retails for just $150 - that’s less than a Sony PSP, and it can certainly do more than the latter. An Intel Celeron 1.5GHz processor takes charge of the proceedings, where you view information on the 14″ LCD display while chugging along on a Fedora Linux operating system with 256MB RAM running in the background. In addition, you also get wireless connectivity to keep you hooked up to the Internet. Touted to be a “laptop for everyone”, this laptop has been christened “Celebrity”. I suppose this is great for just basic word processing and casual surfing, but anything more than that and you’ll have to look elsewhere.
We all know that digital photo frames are getting more and more commonplace in homes these days, but how big would these get before we are satisfied? Take the PhotoVu PV1965w for example - it comes in a massive 19″ widescreen configuration that puts even an LCD monitor to shame. Not only can you upload photos to it via conventional methods, you can also let it download images wirelessly with leading photo sharing web sites via RSS thanks to the internal 802.11b connection which has the potential of being upgraded to 802.11g if your wallet permits. All photos will automatically be resized to 1,440 x 900 resolution. Sounds pretty dandy, until you realize that the sticker price of $1,200 means purchasing a 19″ LCD monitor and a barebones computer is by far the cheaper option.
