Archive for September 3rd, 2007
Sharp has a spanking new LCD display that features not only touchscreen capability, it is also equipped with a scanner function. The 3.5″ LCD display boasts an optical sensor built into individual pixels on the LCD itself, doing away with the need to bond a film to the panel for touchscreen functions. Expect to see new products embrace this new display technology from next spring onwards as that’s when volume production will begin.
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September 3rd, 2007
IFA 2007 has seen many products been unveiled by various manufacturers, and it is no different with Philips as well. The company showcased its latest 9″ digital photo frame to the masses there, and it comes encased in a brushed aluminum exterior that exudes a silent elegance. Not much information is known about this digital photo frame from Philips, but chances are it will come with a token amount of internal memory and memory card slots of some kind.
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September 3rd, 2007
The Lobster multimedia device is extremely unique, featuring a main unit that comes with other modules that can be slotted right into the main unit as well as attached to other modules. The LCD display, of course, remains on the main unit while the other modules such as the MP3, GPS, hard drive, camera, and cardiometer could be optionally attached. Great concept design by Danilo Mangini - but how much will the entire setup cost should it enter production and be made commercially available to the masses?
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September 3rd, 2007
Are notebook docks really relevant these days? Apparently, designer Yong-Seong Kim thinks so as his portable docking solution features a large slot right at the back if the large LCD display, allowing you to slide the notebook in effortlessly as you access it from a desktop point of view. While your notebook hangs vertically, its screen will be turned into a secondary display in portrait mode. Sounds pretty interesting, and it looks to be more of eye candy than a practical device to have.
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September 3rd, 2007
While we’ve looked at the Chair Desk that is actually a real world product, what about this concept design from Shane Crozier? Known as the Flux e-desk, this personal desk/chair unit was specially designed for use with a laptop. It features power cable management to get those pesky wires out of the way thanks to the flush faced storage bay, while the hard shell exterior is more than adequate to handle even the most powerful of keyboard typists. Padding on the underside of the desk also helps against soreness developed from leg and knee impacts. There is no back support with this, so be prepared to develop a really rigid posture when using this.
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September 3rd, 2007
If you’re starved for space in your home, why not consider this Chair Desk? It is actually a basic office chair with an attachable, adjustable platform for your laptop, making it great for anyone despite their height (or the lack of it). I suppose really cheap bosses who want to further slash costs in setting up an office would do away with cubicles and just pick up this $86 piece of furniture instead. The laptop platform even comes with an extendable section on the right for your mouse, and it can be flipped around to cater for lefties as well. I find the lack of an elbow support rather disturbing and I don’t think any office worker would be able to last for more than a couple of hours using this thing before their elbow kills them. Check out the product page here (Japanese).
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September 3rd, 2007
Those who own a flat panel display at home (be it plasma or LCD) hang it proudly on the wall, making it an easy target for kids who love playing soccer at home. If you want to protect your investment, perhaps picking up this Pop Up TV from Sharp is a good idea. When not in use, it will automatically retract into the cabinet to provide protection against unwanted knocks and scratches. Your home will also look less cluttered, and you can always decorate the top of the cabinet with a digital photo frame and some trinkets. No idea on how much this costs though.
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September 3rd, 2007
