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As you might have seen in our real-time WWDC post, Apple has finally announced the iPhone 3G. The real shocker is the price, which starts at $199 (8GB). This is only partially surprising: first, the hardware itself is cheaper than the one in the original iPhone. Apple also had the time to cost-reduce its hardware platform and negotiate better prices overall. Finally, the real money that Apple will make is in the wireless subscriptions, not the hardware itself. By selling its devices cheaper, the company will obviously end up making even more money by selling to more people and more carriers. The increased installed base and will allow apple to open a new money making venue: 3rd party apps distribution… This is brilliantly executed and I must say that they have managed the expectations very well.
Highlights: 3G network, GPS, cheap, more countries, more apps.
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June 9th, 2008
Acer’s recently announced P244W LCD monitor is touted to be the first 24″ full HD monitor in the world that features an aspect ratio of 16:9. I wonder whether there is anything to be proud of, since there are already plenty of other “firsts” when it comes to monitors and other consumer electronics these days that don’t seem to matter too much. Other features include :-
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June 9th, 2008
The highly awaited HP Blackbird 002 gaming PC will arrive sometime this summer - perfect for you to kickstart your summer gaming sessions without suffering from issues such as lag and low frame rates, thanks to Voodoo’s expertise when it comes to creating a gaming machine. What do you get after forking out $3,299 for this sleek gaming PC? Intel Core 2 Quad Processor Q9450Genuine Windows Vista Home Premium 64-bit edition with Service Pack 1Quiet, liquid cooled CPU NVIDIA nForce SLI motherboard with RAID support Dual SLI NVIDIA GeForce 9800 GT graphics cards with support for Microsoft DirectX 10 4GB Corsair Dominator system memory with DHX technology500 GB 7,200 rpm SATA hard driveFive internal, hot-swappable hard drive bays 7.1 onboard HD audio Concealed USB, FireWire and audio ports, plus 15-in-1 memory card reader 900 watt power plant 900 watts of power eh - good luck with your monthly utility bills then.
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June 9th, 2008
Finally, the flexible tactile display is no longer a dream but reality with researchers from Sungkyunkwan University in Korea and the University of Nevada in the US successfully having developed a prototype. This device can function as a Braille display for the visually impaired, and that’s just skimming the surface when it comes to practical applications. This new display is made possible thanks to soft actuator technology that is soft and flexible enough to be worn around virtually any part of the human body you can think of. Needless to say, much work needs to be done if this were to be developed for the masses. Future improvements in the line include an improvement in display performance as well as new applications for it.
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June 9th, 2008
This is no ordinary table, since a single flick of the switch will turn it into a full size light table. Guess this would be very welcome in traditional film and video circles as it offers more than enough ambient lighting to capture perfect moments. Just when you thought that this desk does nothing but offer a place to work while brightening up your life, it also features a motorized height adjustment, making it a firm favorite with midgets and giants alike.
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June 9th, 2008
Could war end up more and more like video games? Apparently so, with hacked stuff such as the WiFi-controlled Telepresence Tank. This basically allows you to roam around your home while killing time at the office. I’m not too sure whether this will translate into the military world, but who are we to say that this is impossible? It would be interesting to see whether future revisions are in store for a device such as this - slealthier movement and use of deadly force against pests such as mice and robbers. Oh yeah, not to mention capturing spyshots and videos of those trysts while you’re not around.
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June 9th, 2008
Watching, or should I say reading, the WWDC live blog on Gizmodo and Engadget and I can’t help but notice Steve Jobs has lost weight - a lot of weight. Like the kind of weight loss that stops me in my tracks and gets me wondering if he’s sick? I know back in 2004 he […]
Watching, or should I say reading, the WWDC live blog on Gizmodo and Engadget and I can’t help but notice Steve Jobs has lost weight - a lot of weight. Like the kind of weight loss that stops me in my tracks and gets me wondering if he’s sick? I know back in 2004 he underwent surgery for pancreatic cancer, and then there was a rumor storm a couple year after whether is still had it. Seeing Steve this skinny definitely leaves you wondering. Hope he’s ok.
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June 9th, 2008
So you’re well off enough to actually have a nicely decorated patio, complete with umbrellas and all. Lighting up the place at night could pinch your pockets and then some with energy costs rising without any sign of abating - hence the need for the Solar Umbrella Globe Lights. These green baubles huddle together to form a chandelier which is secured to the patio umbrella’s pole, offering soft light for free if you ever need to do some evening entertaining. Since there is no need to drag wires across the lawn, you can also save on installation fees and medical bills (just in case you tend to be a klutz and trip over. Throughout the day, the solar panels on top of the umbrella will soak up enough of the sun’s rays to make these globe lights burn for up to half a dozen hours. It won’t come cheap though, as each Globe Light will retail for $89.95.
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June 9th, 2008
I’m not sure whether scrapping the entire sport known as golf altogether would be a better idea when it comes to keeping the world green, and not minor efforts such as a solar-powered Golf Cart that we see here. Apparently this electric golf cart is endowed with 72 photovoltaic cells built right into the roof, collecting solar energy to provide up to 33% more range between recharges compared to its non-solar electric companions.Features include rack and pinion steering, leaf springs, heavy shock suspension, and a built-in speed controller. I suppose you need to be of some stature in life if you happen to indulge in golf, but owning one of these Solar-powered Golf Carts would certainly mean you have arrived considering the hefty $9,000 price tag. Better make sure you drive a Prius and not a gas guzzler then.
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June 9th, 2008
All you business jocks out there - if you’ve been looking for a portable scanner to date and cannot find any that suits your needs, perhaps the search could finally be over with the IRIScan 2 portable sheetfed scanner. It measures a bag-friendly 274mm x 47mm x 34mm and weighs 360 grams, capable of handling documents up to Legal size while you’re out of the office. Powered by a USB 2.0 port, there is no need for any pesky power adapters that weigh you down during travel, and it will come in Express and Executive versions which retail for £93.98 and £130, respectively, each featuring a suite of practical applications to help you better manage your paper documents efficiently.
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