Archive for August 1st, 2007
Nature has always provided scientists with inspiration when it comes to designing a product, and this time we have the movements of a bluegill sunfish that will be used to develop an agile, propellerless submarine. These prototype mechanical fins are meant to recreate the fish’s powerful forward thrust and its manoeuvrability that will go a long way in helping improve the mobility of underwater vehicles. The benefits are endless, as fish-like submarines can then map oceans, survey shipwrecks, and even sweep for mines with more agility and speed compared to the best that we have on offer today. It will take around two more years before a fully working underwater vehicle prototype will be made available.
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August 1st, 2007
TabletKiosk has just dropped news that its Sahara Slate PC i440D is finally shipping, bringing to the market yet another device that boasts both pen and touchscreen input courtesy of Wacom digitizer technology. Connectivity options include PCMCIA Type II, eSATA, USB 2.0, and FireWire. Strange to see ExpressCard being ditched in favor of the older PCMCIA standard though. A biometric fingerprint reader, a memory card slow, and a trio of user programmable buttons round up the list of features. The Sahara Slate PC i440D is powered by an Intel Core Duo LV processor and will ship with either Windows XP Tablet PC Edition or Vista Business, depending on your choice.
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August 1st, 2007
Why wait for HD content to arrive at your doorstep when you can be pro-active and come up with your very own HD movies? Canon makes this possible with the iVIS HG10 video camcorder that captures everything it sees in HD glory (a resolution of 1,440 x 1,080). Since it comes with a built-in 40GB hard drive, you don’t have to worry about minor details such as swapping memory cards in the midst of an important event. 40GB ought to be able to net you up to 5 hours of continuous video in High Definition, but it remains to be seen whether the internal rechargeable battery will be able to withstand marathon video capture sessions.
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August 1st, 2007
The AU Design Project has seen a fair number of phones being paraded, and these offer some semblance of functionality while looking gorgeous. Some of them include a brush drawing displayed on the background user interface that proudly announces its Japanese roots, which will surely appeal to those who are looking for a careful balance between form and function in a handset. AU, the second largest operator in Japan, is considered to be the pioneer when it comes to selling extremely beautiful cellphones that function as well as other less sterling looking handsets. Hopefully some of these concepts will see the light of day in a production line so that these ideas won’t go to waste.
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August 1st, 2007
AVerMedia has just launched its Hybrid ExpressCard HDTV tuner that is virtually compatible with all notebooks today, fitting in snugly into the 54mm ExpressCard slot. This Hybrid HDTV tuner allows users to watch any TV channels that are available on the air. If you’re fortunate enough to live in a country where HD channels are being broadcast (such as us who are living Stateside), you will be able to pick those up as well, capturing 1080i shows to the MPEG2 format via hardware encoding. Other features include an integrated FM tuner, a remote control, and a mini antenna. You must be a pretty hardcore TV addict to pick the AVerMedia ExpressCard HDTV tuner for $129.99.
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August 1st, 2007
Looks like the pictures of the Logitech G9 which we posted earlier were the real deal, although there were some objections to the design. The Logitech G9 Laser Mouse will soon be available to anyone who wants to add an edge to their game, providing the luxury of modifying nearly every part of the G9 mouse to fit your hand. Features include interchangeable grips, on-the-fly dpi switching (200 dpi to 3,200 dpi), full-speed USB laser tracking, integrated memory profiling system, weight tuning, and the MicroGear Precision Scroll Wheel. The only drawback would the G9 being shackled by a cord, but that is forgivable should all the features listed live up to its hype. Will you be getting the G9 Laser Mouse as your next gaming arsenal upgrade? Tentatively, a September release is slated, and the G9 will retail for $99.99.
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August 1st, 2007
Instead of using traditional storage media as a form of backup, Buffalo decided to branch into Optical Memory instead with the MO-PL640U2. What you get here is 640MB of storage space per disk - more if you’re using DVDs. Data is read using a laser beam, and the Buffalo MO-PL640U2 shares a passing resemblance to the Nintendo Wii, docking stand and all. Since it is extremely portable, this makes for an alternative to a portable hard drive for those who are always on-the-go. I must say, 640MB is pittance compared to the amount of data a DVD can store, let alone a USB flash drive. Can’t think of any practical use for this so far. Any suggestions?
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August 1st, 2007
Digital art is becoming more and more commonplace, as evident by this wall-mounted specturm analyzer. Since it displays sound from ambient noise, there will never be two similar pieces of “artwork”. Constructed using an array of red LEDs which have been set in a pattern of 8 to 32 bands, this gigantic spectrum analyzer comes with a 4 hours battery life. Alternatively, you can always use AC power for round-the-clok display. The 8-band version already costs a whopping $8,000, so you can (or should I say, can’t) imagine how much the 32-band model costs. It looks pretty simple in nature, so I’m pretty sure the cost is a mere fraction of the retail price. Nevertheless, beauty is in the eye of the beholder, and who am I to stop you if you are adamant on purchasing a piece of art at that price?
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August 1st, 2007
Let’s say your laptop comes with only a single graphics card, and you somehow have run out of desktop space to squeeze in yet another icon. What are you going to do then? Why not pick up the Sewell USB to DVI Display Adapter that provides an additional DVI port to accommodate that extra display at the expense of one USB port. In addition, the adapter itself comes with 128MB of onboard memory in order to reduce the workload on your notebook’s processor, and is capable of handling a maximum resolution of 1,400 x 1,050. While the USB to DVI Display Adapter isn’t available in store shelves just yet, it can be pre-ordered for $119.95 each. Only those who require a large viewing area need apply, the rest ought to save that money for something else.
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August 1st, 2007
Brando has just made available the USB to SATA/IDE Combo Kit that enables you to hook up SATA/IDE devices to your computer using the humble USB port, making this an essential peripheral if you’re constantly out of office and perform lots of data transfer, backup, and cloning services. Since it uses the high speed USB 2.0 interface, installation is made easy with Plug and Play. Virtually all SATA/IDE devices such as CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, CD-RW, DVD RW, 1.8″, 2.5″, and 3.5″ hard drives are supported. You can pick up the USB to SATA/IDE Combo Kit for $29. Make sure you select the right power cable before making your purchase in order to avoid disappointment when the package arrives at your home.
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