Full FeedOne body with two heads or rather, two LCD’s
Woojin Inc. presents a new twist on the dual monitor idea at the Next Generation Computing show—the ‘Tenbuno’, a 19-inch LCD monitor mounted with 8.4-inch sub-screen on top of it. They’ll likely be marketing it as the perfect tool for the multitasker: surf the web on one monitor while running word processing applications on another. Well, talk about a useless addition. It’s not like I want people to know that I’m dodging work in favor of blog surfing! You can see how this may cause problems, which is exactly why even IF I had the extra monitor - I’d still be surfing off the larger one. Then again, maybe I’m just a short sited individual.
I guess if you’re a teenager doing homework, running iTunes off the mini screen while doing your homework on the 19” monitor would simplify your life quite a bit. I’m willing to bet that this minor improvement won’t come cheap. Check out another picture after the break.
Belkin’s unveils a universal docking solution for laptops
Belkin is at the head of its game with their new Notebook Expansion dock, the first available in the consumer market. Media centric consumers, this dock is definitely for you. As most gadgets on the market, it’s attractive, silver and compact so, I won’t concentrate on its design. You’ll have to sacrifice your notebook’s ExpressCard port, but in return the dock will quadruple your available bandwidth allowing you to run high quality DVDs without compromising other USB 2.0 devices. The dock connects at 2.0 Gbps, enabling it to provide “unparalleled graphics quality and flawless video reproduction at a superior 1600x1200 resolution in 32-bit color.” A first look at the price, $199, may be daunting when compared to other USB 2.0 devices however, the one unit can be used for multiple laptops and a 2 Gbps transfer speed—need we say more.
Check out another pic after the jump.
Read [Belkin]
RelatedDigi-Makeover for Fashion Crazed Teens
In line with today’s materialistic culture, Radica has released its new product - the Digi Makeover Interactive Make-up Kit. Need a present for a pre-teen girl but unsure of what to buy? No need to brainstorm, this is just the right gift for all those fashion crazy girls. The electronic device features an interactive touch pad and digital camera that plugs directly into a TV. Your teen will be able to take her own picture and try out new hairstyles (and colors), makeup, clothes and accessories. She can even add makeup and jewelry and then save her new looks for future use. The device even has a photo booth mode to show off her latest creations.
Hopefully, the device will curb the dreaded “mom I have nothing to wear” and the “why am i so ugly” conversations. How you ask? Easy. Simply, pull out the Digi-Makeover kit, scroll to her collection of outfits/looks (which I expect will be quite enormous) and suggest she use one of the existing ones. One can only pray that this method works.
Interested? You can buy it at Wal-Mart for just under $60.
RelatedSony Vaio C series, no one said that computing was only black and white
Fashionista’s, the frustration that arises from having to carry a laptop that clashes with your outfit is coming to an end. Sony has felt your pain and sympathized. The Sony’s Vaio C Series was made especially for you. Available in seashell white, blush pink, spring green, espresso black and urban gray this laptop computer is meant to make you melt.
A 13.3-inch XBRITE-ECO wide screen display, 120 GB hard drive, 2 GB of RAM, a dual layer DVD burner, 802.11a/b/g WiFi, Bluetooth, ExpressCard, 256mb nVidia GeForce Go 7400 Graphics, and the usual Firewire and USB ports fill out its 5 lbs frame. Planning to purchase one? Act fast, if consumer history repeats itself this $1350 laptop will be one every fashion conscious woman’s Christmas list.
RelatedA trendy home = a trendy lock, the ADEL biometric door lock
If you’re anything like 79% of the population, you probably don’t even know what Biometric is. Just kidding. What I meant to say was, if you’re anything like most people you’re frustrated. Your frustrated with your job, your family but most of all your frustrated with carrying around a key chain loaded with keys, fumbling with those keys in the dark or juggling those same keys in your right hand while you have a total of five shopping bags dispersed among your remaining hand a half.
The ADEL keyless door lock is here for you. To save you. Yes, YOU. Available for both the right and left-handed individuals - your finger is the only key you’ll ever need. It stores a maximum of 100 fingerprints, numbered zero through ninety-nine and the master print has the ability to erase any of the remaining 99 prints. Designed for unsurpassed security and convenience, the ADEL lock is PCB sealed with epoxy to prevent moisture, corrosion and loosening. It operates on 4AA alkaline batteries, DC 4.5-6.0v or 9V Stand-by power. With a digital keypad and LCD display, this stainless steel creating is coming to a door near you. For a price ($199), of course.
RelatedImation USB bracelet lets you show you’re a geek, upped to 1GB
You know those flexi bracelets everyone seems to be wearing? C’mon you know which one’s I’m talking about – they’re colorful and express an emotion or show support for an organization or cause i.e. Lance Armstrong Foundation. Well, now you techies can show support as well. For, well…technology. Imation’s USB bracelets come in 8 different colors: red, orange, black, yellow, blue, green, pink and purple. And the real kicker is, you’ll be wearing 1GB around your wrist. I can hear the hallelujah chorus already. Anyway, who says tech nerds can’t be stylin’? These will be on sale in Japan starting September 21st - in other words, today.
Corporate junkies – order these in bulk to give out to your employees. You can even color code your bracelet’s to match the day’s terror alert level. Be creative.
Via [Engadget]
RelatedGarmin’s nüvi 660
The newest addition to Garmin’s travel assistant line, the nüvi 660, is bound to equal or surpass the sales achieved by its predecessors. Introducing a 4.3-inch touchscreen, integrated traffic capabilities, FM transmitter, a super-bright display and an integrated FM transmitter that broadcasts voice guidance, MP3, audio books and phone calls over the vehicle’s existing speakers. The nüvi 660 also incorporates past attributes like the GPS navigator, traveler’s reference, and digital entertainment features.
“Since we first introduced the nüvi family, customers have been drawn to it because of its elegance, size and features,” said Gary Kelley, Garmin’s vice president of marketing. “The nüvi 660 builds on the legacy of the nüvi 300-series while adding desirable enhancements like a wider screen and integrated traffic, which are two features that have never been packaged together before.”
With its large, touchscreen interface, the nüvi 660 makes it easier than ever to obtain voice-prompted, turn-by-turn directions; route calculation; and automatic rerouting if a motorist strays off course. The unit speaks street names, so drivers will know to “turn right on Main Street.” Garmin has also made it possible for customers to augment the pre-loaded maps with custom points of interest such as school zones and safety cameras.
Read [Garmin]
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The TileVision from SteelCube
It’s safe to presume that we all spend a chunk of our time in the bathroom (doing whatever it is you do in there). The newspaper routine is getting old and apparently Steelcube sympathizes. The TileVision by SteelCube is a television range, adapted by experts for use in potentially wet environments: it’s completely waterproof. Alright, it’s not just for bathrooms - use it at the pool, kitchen and I guess even your living room. The available models: 17” and 23”, are based on LG-Philips TFT LCD technology and the units come with a fully function waterproof remote control. What’s the setback? For the 17” model it’s $2428.48 and the 23 incher will run you $3747.28. Quite a pretty penny but hey, think of the entertainment value.
RelatedMicroTRAK and the GPS tracking craze
MicroTRAK, a leading provider of GPS technology and products that utilize in-vehicle hardware and wireless location services, is surpassing even its own expectations. MicroTRAK’s achievement of a 300 percent increase in revenue growth for 2006 compared to sales during the same period the previous year shocked them, as well as everyone else. We’ve known GPS technology has been “it” for the past few years, well with the TomTom and all. But, GPS tracking is a phenomenon that’s not mainstream yet. Sure, we hear about the bracelets affixed to inmates and the tracking down of a stolen vehicle via GPS but we don’t hear that much about people to people tracking. Guess that’s about to change in a big way. In case you’re interested in MicroTRAK’s best selling product, the SlimTRAK, you can check it out here.
via [Forbes]
RelatedNew Google Maps feature saves your addresses
A popular request - the ability to store personal addresses on Google Maps, has just been honored. To use the feature simply go into Google Map’s “Saved Locations” folder and edit away e.g. change the name of 1530 West 10 street to “home” and 95 Fifth Ave to “work”. The best part? Auto-completion!
Want to find a pizza shop near work? No problem, type: pizza near work and Google will automatically interpret it as 95 Fifth Ave. Pretty neat, no?
Via [Google Operating System]
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