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The Imation Apollo Pro WX Wireless USB Drive
The Imation Apollo Pro WX Wireless USB Drive is a wireless USB drive that provides external file backup for laptops. Unlike the everyday USB everyone sees today, this WUSB or wireless USB does not need to be plugged into a notebook PC to have your files saved or create a backup file.
Of course, that's not all. Try looking at the greater side of this WUSB from Imation. Wireless as it is, fretting about having your files or data infected by viruses will be a thing of the past. In addition, there is no need to waste time looking for USB wire connections just to make backup files.
In creating the Imation Apollo Pro WX Wireless USB Drive, Imation have with WiMedia Communications, Inc., the leader in ultrawideband solutions. This also includes providing wireless connectivity to PCs among others for consumers.
With such a tandem, the Apollo Pro WX WUSB Drive is apparently a top of the line gadget. Since this gizmo incorporates in it every WUSB solution courtesy of WiMedia, it has additional backup software in which it automatically creates a backup of a person's laptop. The software can perform this task automatically or in another schedule.
Now that the Imation Apollo Pro WX Wireless USB Drive is here, one thing is for sure. The whining days are over as you become wireless.
The Imation Apollo Pro WX Wireless USB Drive is a wireless USB drive that provides external file backup for laptops. Unlike the everyday USB everyone sees today, this WUSB or wireless USB does not need to be plugged into a notebook PC to have your files saved or create a backup file.
Of course, that's not all. Try looking at the greater side of this WUSB from Imation. Wireless as it is, fretting about having your files or data infected by viruses will be a thing of the past. In addition, there is no need to waste time looking for USB wire connections just to make backup files.
In creating the Imation Apollo Pro WX Wireless USB Drive, Imation have with WiMedia Communications, Inc., the leader in ultrawideband solutions. This also includes providing wireless connectivity to PCs among others for consumers.
With such a tandem, the Apollo Pro WX WUSB Drive is apparently a top of the line gadget. Since this gizmo incorporates in it every WUSB solution courtesy of WiMedia, it has additional backup software in which it automatically creates a backup of a person's laptop. The software can perform this task automatically or in another schedule.
Now that the Imation Apollo Pro WX Wireless USB Drive is here, one thing is for sure. The whining days are over as you become wireless.
The New Samsung HZ1 Digital Camera
The new Samsung HZ1 digital camera will be the latest addition of Samsung to its array of digital cameras in the market. This gives Samsung the ticket to the arena of i-Class compact cameras.
Described as one of the smallest of compact cameras in the world, the Samsung HZ1 is a point and shoot, 10.2 megapixel digital camera and is only 26 millimeters thick. However, it has a 10 times zoom and a 24 millimeter lens. In addition, it has a 720P HD recording video at that runs as fast as 30 frames per second.
Further, it has a great feature like the user-friendly Digital Content Manager or DCM. Optical image stabilization and face detection are also among the features of this compact camera.
This compact digital camera will be ideal for capturing wedding and landscape photographs for you can take pictures as quickly as you can. The Samsung HZ1 compact digital camera will be available in the market in 2009.
The new Samsung HZ1 digital camera will be the latest addition of Samsung to its array of digital cameras in the market. This gives Samsung the ticket to the arena of i-Class compact cameras.
Described as one of the smallest of compact cameras in the world, the Samsung HZ1 is a point and shoot, 10.2 megapixel digital camera and is only 26 millimeters thick. However, it has a 10 times zoom and a 24 millimeter lens. In addition, it has a 720P HD recording video at that runs as fast as 30 frames per second.
Further, it has a great feature like the user-friendly Digital Content Manager or DCM. Optical image stabilization and face detection are also among the features of this compact camera.
This compact digital camera will be ideal for capturing wedding and landscape photographs for you can take pictures as quickly as you can. The Samsung HZ1 compact digital camera will be available in the market in 2009.
Logitech Squeezebox Duet
Suppose you save music files on your PC in the study room, but would like to play your favorite music while you're in the bedroom or kitchen. The Logitech Squeezebox Duet gives you a cost-effective solution. For only $399, you can have unlimited access to digital music: play songs from your PC, tune in to countless Internet radio stations, and connect to online services. Sure, it costs a lot but you won't regret it.
The Logitech Squeezbox Duet comes with a first-rate wireless remote with scroll wheel control and color screen. It also supports Ethernet and Wi-Fi home networks and is compatible with almost all non-DRM audio file formats. The network digital audio system also gives you access to computer-based files (on Mac, Windows, and Linux machines) and podcasts, PC-free Internet radio, and superior online music services like Rhapsody® and Pandora®. It has great online account integration and can be expanded to multiple rooms.
On the downside, menu layout could be better organized. Also there is a little feedback to inform you what's wrong if the receiver has problem connecting. These minor problems aside, Logitech Squeezbox Duet is worth swooning over because of its excellent multi-room controller, unsurpassed sound quality, neat streaming services, and reasonable price.
Suppose you save music files on your PC in the study room, but would like to play your favorite music while you're in the bedroom or kitchen. The Logitech Squeezebox Duet gives you a cost-effective solution. For only $399, you can have unlimited access to digital music: play songs from your PC, tune in to countless Internet radio stations, and connect to online services. Sure, it costs a lot but you won't regret it.
The Logitech Squeezbox Duet comes with a first-rate wireless remote with scroll wheel control and color screen. It also supports Ethernet and Wi-Fi home networks and is compatible with almost all non-DRM audio file formats. The network digital audio system also gives you access to computer-based files (on Mac, Windows, and Linux machines) and podcasts, PC-free Internet radio, and superior online music services like Rhapsody® and Pandora®. It has great online account integration and can be expanded to multiple rooms.
On the downside, menu layout could be better organized. Also there is a little feedback to inform you what's wrong if the receiver has problem connecting. These minor problems aside, Logitech Squeezbox Duet is worth swooning over because of its excellent multi-room controller, unsurpassed sound quality, neat streaming services, and reasonable price.
LED Jellyfish Mood Lamp
If you have the budget for a cute mood lamp, then the LED Jellyfish Mood Lamp is perfect for you.
The LED Jellyfish Mood Lamp is basically a tank that has three jellyfish "swimming" in it. It has 6 bright LEDS on top that you can adjust so you can create just the right mood. You can either let the colors blend or just settle on one you like.
On the downside, the jellyfish sometimes stop swimming. But it's nothing that a few drops liquid dish soap can't fix.
The LED Jellyfish Mood Lamp size is 7" x 10" x 4.5" (with 3" long jellyfish). Package includes: Tank, 3 Jellyfish, Power cord (110V), and Instructions
If you have the budget for a cute mood lamp, then the LED Jellyfish Mood Lamp is perfect for you.
The LED Jellyfish Mood Lamp is basically a tank that has three jellyfish "swimming" in it. It has 6 bright LEDS on top that you can adjust so you can create just the right mood. You can either let the colors blend or just settle on one you like.
On the downside, the jellyfish sometimes stop swimming. But it's nothing that a few drops liquid dish soap can't fix.
The LED Jellyfish Mood Lamp size is 7" x 10" x 4.5" (with 3" long jellyfish). Package includes: Tank, 3 Jellyfish, Power cord (110V), and Instructions
MSI Wind Notebook
You might not be so familiar with MSI but they are recently attracting a lot of consumers with the Wind notebook for its smart design, advantages over many other notebooks in the market, and reasonable price. Short for "Wi-Fi Network Device," the Wind features an energy-efficient and speedy Intel® AtomTM 1.6GHz Processor. This means better mobile lifestyle and longer operation hours.
The Wind provides comfort with its 10-in wide LCD screen with a 1024×600 resolution, magnifying technology, IMR technology for protection, an 80G of storage, and a built-in MIC and 1.3M webcam. It is also ultra-portable, measuring 7.08 x 10.23 inches (W x L) and weighing only 2.3 pounds. Its ergonomic keyboard is only about 20% smaller compared to a full sized keyboard. You can enjoy the Internet with Wind Notebook's 802.11b/g transmission interface.
Overall, the MSI Wind notebook has a lot of buildup behind it, but it exceeds expectations in terms of design and functionality. Considering all the notebooks in its class available in the market, Wind appears to be the best all-around bet. For a reasonable price of only $499 it handles everything you throw at it.
You might not be so familiar with MSI but they are recently attracting a lot of consumers with the Wind notebook for its smart design, advantages over many other notebooks in the market, and reasonable price. Short for "Wi-Fi Network Device," the Wind features an energy-efficient and speedy Intel® AtomTM 1.6GHz Processor. This means better mobile lifestyle and longer operation hours.
The Wind provides comfort with its 10-in wide LCD screen with a 1024×600 resolution, magnifying technology, IMR technology for protection, an 80G of storage, and a built-in MIC and 1.3M webcam. It is also ultra-portable, measuring 7.08 x 10.23 inches (W x L) and weighing only 2.3 pounds. Its ergonomic keyboard is only about 20% smaller compared to a full sized keyboard. You can enjoy the Internet with Wind Notebook's 802.11b/g transmission interface.
Overall, the MSI Wind notebook has a lot of buildup behind it, but it exceeds expectations in terms of design and functionality. Considering all the notebooks in its class available in the market, Wind appears to be the best all-around bet. For a reasonable price of only $499 it handles everything you throw at it.
Samsung Pixon M8800 8 Megapixel Phone
Samsung recently introduced what probably is the slimmest 8 megapixel camera phone today. Called the Samsung Pixon M8800, this unique camera phone seems to have its 8 megapixel camera as the phone's main attraction. It is Samsung's first entry into high end camera phones that can rival most digital cameras in the market today.
The Samsung Pixon M8800 camera phone features a slim 13.8 mm body design, a pretty unique feature for a camera phone in its range. It also has a 3.2 inch full touch screen display and is equipped with HSDPA Quad Band 7.2 Mbps connectivity. And then there is the phone's 8 megapixel camera.
The Samsung M8800 features a camera equipped with a 16x digital zoom. The camera also has a shake reduction feature to help make better quality pictures while on the go. There is also a dual power LED flash available for taking images in low light environments. The Samsung Pixon also comes with a built-in photo browser as well as an accelerometer that automatically rotates images in the right orientation. The phone also has a video function if the user wishes to take action shots.
Samsung recently introduced what probably is the slimmest 8 megapixel camera phone today. Called the Samsung Pixon M8800, this unique camera phone seems to have its 8 megapixel camera as the phone's main attraction. It is Samsung's first entry into high end camera phones that can rival most digital cameras in the market today.
The Samsung Pixon M8800 camera phone features a slim 13.8 mm body design, a pretty unique feature for a camera phone in its range. It also has a 3.2 inch full touch screen display and is equipped with HSDPA Quad Band 7.2 Mbps connectivity. And then there is the phone's 8 megapixel camera.
The Samsung M8800 features a camera equipped with a 16x digital zoom. The camera also has a shake reduction feature to help make better quality pictures while on the go. There is also a dual power LED flash available for taking images in low light environments. The Samsung Pixon also comes with a built-in photo browser as well as an accelerometer that automatically rotates images in the right orientation. The phone also has a video function if the user wishes to take action shots.
Sony Ericsson W902 WalkMan Phone
Sony Ericsson has combined two quality features and has successfully fused it into a gadget that is quite an interesting find. As you might already know Sony has been known long before for its highly popular baby, the Walkman while Ericsson has founds its own niche in mobile communication. By combining their expertise and technology in both fields, the two companies have introduced a line of mobile phones of a different class and quality.
A good example would be the Sony Ericsson W902 Walkman phone. Picture a mobile phone and a high quality portable media player in one. The Sony Ericsson W902 boasts of a different kind of audio experience such as only Sony can provide and the convenience of mobile communication features from Ericsson. Together, they make quite an interesting phone worth checking out.
The Sony Ericsson W902 features a mix of media functions and capabilities quite unique for a mobile phone. The W902 is equipped with clear bass and stereo sound features, giving its users a crystal clear audio experience all the time. And with support for an 8 GB Memory Stick Micro, users do not have to worry about losing storage space for thousands of songs. The W902 is also equipped with a 5 megapixel digital camera that allows users to get clear quality pictures and even video. Let's not forget that this gadget also takes calls as a Quad Band 3G phone.
A good example would be the Sony Ericsson W902 Walkman phone. Picture a mobile phone and a high quality portable media player in one. The Sony Ericsson W902 boasts of a different kind of audio experience such as only Sony can provide and the convenience of mobile communication features from Ericsson. Together, they make quite an interesting phone worth checking out.
The Sony Ericsson W902 features a mix of media functions and capabilities quite unique for a mobile phone. The W902 is equipped with clear bass and stereo sound features, giving its users a crystal clear audio experience all the time. And with support for an 8 GB Memory Stick Micro, users do not have to worry about losing storage space for thousands of songs. The W902 is also equipped with a 5 megapixel digital camera that allows users to get clear quality pictures and even video. Let's not forget that this gadget also takes calls as a Quad Band 3G phone.
Enzyme Icare Prototype Bike
Everybody likes vehicles that look great. That is why vehicles today do not mainly become popular because of the power that they can provide in terms of performance. Aesthetic power in terms of visual design also counts a lot. This is the reason why design concepts and prototypes become quite interesting enough for many vehicle enthusiasts to ogle at even way before they are actually manufactures. In short, style and design count.
Whether it be motorcycles or cars, design in terms of visual appeal garners high points quickly for most consumers. And for motorcycles, uniqueness and innovative design do not usually come often, but they are welcome anytime. Consider this new motorcycle prototype from French design outfit, Enzyme.
The Enzyme Icare is quite a unique design concept for a motor bike. It seems to come out right from the future. And for its type of transport, the Icare may be a bit different since it uses four wheels instead of two, although it rides like a motor bike. For a prototype, the Enzyme Icare is powered by Honda's 1800cc flat-six engine. From its looks alone, the Icare is quite an interesting concept for a motorbike and there might be quite a number of bike enthusiasts who might be interested. That is, if they have enough cash to afford it.
Whether it be motorcycles or cars, design in terms of visual appeal garners high points quickly for most consumers. And for motorcycles, uniqueness and innovative design do not usually come often, but they are welcome anytime. Consider this new motorcycle prototype from French design outfit, Enzyme.
The Enzyme Icare is quite a unique design concept for a motor bike. It seems to come out right from the future. And for its type of transport, the Icare may be a bit different since it uses four wheels instead of two, although it rides like a motor bike. For a prototype, the Enzyme Icare is powered by Honda's 1800cc flat-six engine. From its looks alone, the Icare is quite an interesting concept for a motorbike and there might be quite a number of bike enthusiasts who might be interested. That is, if they have enough cash to afford it.
2009 Audi Q5
The 2009 Audi Q5 is the German car manufacturer's first mid size SUV offering. The Q5 combines the beauty and strength of a sport sedan and the safe and practical features of a family car. Both features are combined to give drivers the best of both worlds.
Performance wise, the Audi Q5 is equipped with a 3.2 FSI engine that combines both potent propulsive power and fuel efficiency together. It is also equipped with Audi's characteristic Quattro all wheel drive system to allow both on and off-road driving capabilities. The Audi Q5 comes with a 6-speed automatic transmission and with the standard 18 inch wheels, with 20-inch wheel models also available.
The sleek design features of the Audi Q5 that provides the aesthetic appeal that most drivers also look into. Its safety features include traction control and an anti-skid system, ABS, front side, curtain side as well as rear side airbags. On board features include an electronic navigation system, Audi's Multi Media Interface (MMI) system, a rearview camera and a wireless cell phone link, to name just a few.
Performance wise, the Audi Q5 is equipped with a 3.2 FSI engine that combines both potent propulsive power and fuel efficiency together. It is also equipped with Audi's characteristic Quattro all wheel drive system to allow both on and off-road driving capabilities. The Audi Q5 comes with a 6-speed automatic transmission and with the standard 18 inch wheels, with 20-inch wheel models also available.
The sleek design features of the Audi Q5 that provides the aesthetic appeal that most drivers also look into. Its safety features include traction control and an anti-skid system, ABS, front side, curtain side as well as rear side airbags. On board features include an electronic navigation system, Audi's Multi Media Interface (MMI) system, a rearview camera and a wireless cell phone link, to name just a few.
T-Sketch T-Shirt: Scribble Your Own Messages on Your T-Shirt
The Elektro range takes statement T-shirts to a whole new level. The T-sketch t-shirt incorporates a clever and creative new technology that allows you to write or draw whatever you like, and then be converted into an illuminated message and/or design! What's more, your drawings or statements can easily be wiped clean.
T-sketch shirts have a panel in front where you can create your designs. This panel activates a glowing light underneath to light up your artwork or statement. You can change the flashing sequence to your liking - anywhere from a slow glow to a pulsing strobe.
Perfect for bringing out your unique and creative side and for getting your message across or simply for getting attention!
Sizes and Features
T-sketch shirts come in the following sizes:
The Elektro range takes statement T-shirts to a whole new level. The T-sketch t-shirt incorporates a clever and creative new technology that allows you to write or draw whatever you like, and then be converted into an illuminated message and/or design! What's more, your drawings or statements can easily be wiped clean.
T-sketch shirts have a panel in front where you can create your designs. This panel activates a glowing light underneath to light up your artwork or statement. You can change the flashing sequence to your liking - anywhere from a slow glow to a pulsing strobe.
Perfect for bringing out your unique and creative side and for getting your message across or simply for getting attention!
Sizes and Features
T-sketch shirts come in the following sizes:
- Small to fit chest 89-94cm/35-37inches
- Medium to fit chest 97-102cm/38-40inches
- Large to fit chest 104-109cm/41-43inches
Wake Up with The Glo-Pillow
Embryo introduces The Glo-Pillow, one of Time magazine's Best Innovations of 2007. Embryo is the design portfolio of industrial designer Ian Walton.
This unique pillow is designed as an alternative to your old alarm clock. It is created by Walton with his teammate Eoin McNally as a "response to a brief to create a product which helps to combat the pressures of a '24 hour' lifestyle."
How the Glo-Pillow works
The Glo-Pillow makes use of an LED fabric substrate just beneath the surface. This creates light which wakes up the user of the pillow.
Glo-Pillow works by glowing about 40 minutes before the preset alarm, gently rousing the user from sleep. It's healthier than being awakened by your alarm clock because it kind of imitates nature's waking process. It helps set your body clock, thus resulting in healthier sleeping/waking patterns.
Other functions
Glo-Pillow also functions as a display. It allows you to check the time on the pillow's surface by using the grid of the LEDs underneath.
Embryo introduces The Glo-Pillow, one of Time magazine's Best Innovations of 2007. Embryo is the design portfolio of industrial designer Ian Walton.
This unique pillow is designed as an alternative to your old alarm clock. It is created by Walton with his teammate Eoin McNally as a "response to a brief to create a product which helps to combat the pressures of a '24 hour' lifestyle."
How the Glo-Pillow works
The Glo-Pillow makes use of an LED fabric substrate just beneath the surface. This creates light which wakes up the user of the pillow.
Glo-Pillow works by glowing about 40 minutes before the preset alarm, gently rousing the user from sleep. It's healthier than being awakened by your alarm clock because it kind of imitates nature's waking process. It helps set your body clock, thus resulting in healthier sleeping/waking patterns.
Other functions
Glo-Pillow also functions as a display. It allows you to check the time on the pillow's surface by using the grid of the LEDs underneath.
Elmo Live
Fisher Price has created a moving, talking likeness of one of our favorite Sesame Street characters. It could possibly be the cutest gift you could ever give or receive this Christmas.
With mouth movements just like in the show, Elmo really appears to be speaking. And his movements are just like what you see on TV, with his head moving back and forth when he speaks.
Elmo also waves his arms, sits, stands and even crosses his legs while telling stories, jokes, singing songs and playing games.
Kids can make Elmo move, talk, sing and tell jokes and stories by simply tickling or squeezing his foot, tummy, back or nose.
Elmo Live in demand
Elmo Live is so popular that he is already sold out on Amazon - even at 2-3 times it's original price of $60.
Fisher-Price has also placed a limit to the number of Elmos you can order - only six at a time.
Toy Wishes contributing editor Chris Byrne calls Elmo Live an industry changing toy. "Elmo Live is way too innovative and exciting to keep secret!" he says. "The level of technology and reality is industry changing to be sure, but even as amazing and awe-inspiring as that may be to adults and even as that may create a new standard for interactive plush, Fisher-Price hasn't forgotten that the people who really need to be wowed are the preschoolers who adore Elmo.
Elmo Live delivers a rich play experience that is engaging and interactive. It's as close to being with Elmo in the fur as any toy has ever been!"
"The other Elmo toys made you laugh and dance, but Elmo Live really touches you. It's so amazingly alive," says Jim Silver, editor in chief of Toy Wishes.
Fisher Price has created a moving, talking likeness of one of our favorite Sesame Street characters. It could possibly be the cutest gift you could ever give or receive this Christmas.
With mouth movements just like in the show, Elmo really appears to be speaking. And his movements are just like what you see on TV, with his head moving back and forth when he speaks.
Elmo also waves his arms, sits, stands and even crosses his legs while telling stories, jokes, singing songs and playing games.
Kids can make Elmo move, talk, sing and tell jokes and stories by simply tickling or squeezing his foot, tummy, back or nose.
Elmo Live in demand
Elmo Live is so popular that he is already sold out on Amazon - even at 2-3 times it's original price of $60.
Fisher-Price has also placed a limit to the number of Elmos you can order - only six at a time.
Toy Wishes contributing editor Chris Byrne calls Elmo Live an industry changing toy. "Elmo Live is way too innovative and exciting to keep secret!" he says. "The level of technology and reality is industry changing to be sure, but even as amazing and awe-inspiring as that may be to adults and even as that may create a new standard for interactive plush, Fisher-Price hasn't forgotten that the people who really need to be wowed are the preschoolers who adore Elmo.
Elmo Live delivers a rich play experience that is engaging and interactive. It's as close to being with Elmo in the fur as any toy has ever been!"
"The other Elmo toys made you laugh and dance, but Elmo Live really touches you. It's so amazingly alive," says Jim Silver, editor in chief of Toy Wishes.
DYMO Disc Painter
Are you one of those who still label CDs or DVDs? Are you tired printing discs with stickers or using the D-I-Y CD label kit? Do you want to have them printed like a professional did it? If you print a lot of disks, then DYMO Disc Painter might be just what you are looking for. With this disc printer, you can now have your own high-quality graphics by printing them straight to the disc and come up with excellent labels and designs, with the same quality as the ones you buy in record stores.
With the DYMO Disc Painter, you can make a personalized disc in just three simple steps. First, make a design, using Adobe Photoshop, QuarkXpress, Illustrator, Sure Thing or InDesign. When you are done with your own design, insert the disc into the device. Finally, adjust the printer settings and, voila! you can now print on your disc. Unlike many other disc printers, this printer uses the Radical Print Technology. DYMO Disc Painter prints on the spinning disc, which produces excellent quality prints.
The DYMO Disc Painter gives a fine quality to your graphics as it can print up to 1200 dpi. The print settings can also be adjusted to best (1200 dpi), fast (600 dpi, printing for only 60 seconds), and normal. You can adjust the ink density if you want to have even better results. This adjustment can give your graphics superior color and detail. You also have an option to choose disc surface quality, such as matte, color, or glossy. For only, $299.95, the DYMO Disc Painter is a great investment.
Are you one of those who still label CDs or DVDs? Are you tired printing discs with stickers or using the D-I-Y CD label kit? Do you want to have them printed like a professional did it? If you print a lot of disks, then DYMO Disc Painter might be just what you are looking for. With this disc printer, you can now have your own high-quality graphics by printing them straight to the disc and come up with excellent labels and designs, with the same quality as the ones you buy in record stores.
With the DYMO Disc Painter, you can make a personalized disc in just three simple steps. First, make a design, using Adobe Photoshop, QuarkXpress, Illustrator, Sure Thing or InDesign. When you are done with your own design, insert the disc into the device. Finally, adjust the printer settings and, voila! you can now print on your disc. Unlike many other disc printers, this printer uses the Radical Print Technology. DYMO Disc Painter prints on the spinning disc, which produces excellent quality prints.
The DYMO Disc Painter gives a fine quality to your graphics as it can print up to 1200 dpi. The print settings can also be adjusted to best (1200 dpi), fast (600 dpi, printing for only 60 seconds), and normal. You can adjust the ink density if you want to have even better results. This adjustment can give your graphics superior color and detail. You also have an option to choose disc surface quality, such as matte, color, or glossy. For only, $299.95, the DYMO Disc Painter is a great investment.
Microsoft Surface Software Developer Kit
The long wait is over! Microsoft has announced that the software developer kit for its large multi-function touch-screen tabletop computer, the Surface, will be made available to those attending its Professional Developer Conference at the end of the month.
The package, which the company has been promising since April, will introduce developers the Surface's unique features such as "vision-based object recognition," ScatterView, and how the kit "aligns with the multitouch developer roadmap for Windows 7." The software developer kit is introduced as part of a listing for a session focused on writing Surface application.
The Surface, originally called "Milan," is a project over five years in the making and the first in what Microsoft hopes will be a start of a long line of surface computers. It is entirely controlled by touch, and not a single mouse and keyboard is in sight. For instance, users can simply pick up a paint brush on the screen or just dip their fingers in virtual paint cups if they want to paint the screen.
Meanwhile, a stack of photos can be easily sorted through and shared just by shuffling your hands on the screen. If they want to resize a photo, just stretch two fingers apart; make the image rotate by pivoting the fingers; the computer can even be used by more than one person at the same time.
However, because the device is quite expensive for home use, Surface is being marketed for establishments such as hotels, restaurants, nightclubs, casinos among others. However, Microsoft hopes that Surface would become available to consumers within three to five years.
At its core, Surface is powered by a high-end Vista PC with an off-the-shelf graphics card, 3GHz Pentium 4 processor, and 2GB of memory. Underneath the roughly textured, scratch-proof, and spill-proof surface covering the top of the unit, five infrared cameras sense the fingers or other objects touching the surface, while a DLP projector turned on its side generates the screen image people see.
The long wait is over! Microsoft has announced that the software developer kit for its large multi-function touch-screen tabletop computer, the Surface, will be made available to those attending its Professional Developer Conference at the end of the month.
The package, which the company has been promising since April, will introduce developers the Surface's unique features such as "vision-based object recognition," ScatterView, and how the kit "aligns with the multitouch developer roadmap for Windows 7." The software developer kit is introduced as part of a listing for a session focused on writing Surface application.
The Surface, originally called "Milan," is a project over five years in the making and the first in what Microsoft hopes will be a start of a long line of surface computers. It is entirely controlled by touch, and not a single mouse and keyboard is in sight. For instance, users can simply pick up a paint brush on the screen or just dip their fingers in virtual paint cups if they want to paint the screen.
Meanwhile, a stack of photos can be easily sorted through and shared just by shuffling your hands on the screen. If they want to resize a photo, just stretch two fingers apart; make the image rotate by pivoting the fingers; the computer can even be used by more than one person at the same time.
However, because the device is quite expensive for home use, Surface is being marketed for establishments such as hotels, restaurants, nightclubs, casinos among others. However, Microsoft hopes that Surface would become available to consumers within three to five years.
At its core, Surface is powered by a high-end Vista PC with an off-the-shelf graphics card, 3GHz Pentium 4 processor, and 2GB of memory. Underneath the roughly textured, scratch-proof, and spill-proof surface covering the top of the unit, five infrared cameras sense the fingers or other objects touching the surface, while a DLP projector turned on its side generates the screen image people see.
How to Clean Your Laptop
Providing a certain amount of care for your gadgets and devices such as your laptop, even if not as often as possible, may help it run faster and look presentable.
As the laptop does not come dust-, debris-, dirt-, or even bug-proof, you may as well do some cleaning measures yourself. Most often than not, the underlying problem of a laptop not operating efficiently is that it is dirty and unkempt. Below are ways on how you can clean your laptop:
Providing a certain amount of care for your gadgets and devices such as your laptop, even if not as often as possible, may help it run faster and look presentable.
As the laptop does not come dust-, debris-, dirt-, or even bug-proof, you may as well do some cleaning measures yourself. Most often than not, the underlying problem of a laptop not operating efficiently is that it is dirty and unkempt. Below are ways on how you can clean your laptop:
- Apply a cleaning solution to a piece of paper towel. Wipe the screen of your laptop with it.
- The consistency of the paper should at least be soft so as not to scratch the screen.
- Wipe below the small open areas of your laptop. This will take out the dust and dirt.
- Next, get a swab of cotton. Apply the cleaning solution.
- Use the cotton swab to wipe the grooves of the keys. It is best that you go over the keys then go for the grooves.
- If not in use, cover your laptop with a towel. This can help in preventing dust from forming on the surface.
- Do not spray the cleaning solution directly to your laptop.
- Household cleaners must not be used in cleaning laptops.
- A damp cloth will do as a primary cleaning tool.
- Compressed air can be used to take of dirt embedded in the keyboard grooves.
- Take your laptop to a repair center if there has been a build-up of dirt inside.
The 3D Balance Control Ball
If you're the type of person who's heavy on brain training and intellectual fun, then this new toy ball is definitely for you.
The 3D Balance Control Ball is a tactical 3D maze that would undoubtedly keep you occupied and entertained for a while, but probably not as occupied as you would be with a Rubik's Cube. Nevertheless, this 7.5 inches ball is very educational and is guaranteed to improve your rusting problem-solving skills.
Buy it now and get stuck in understanding 3D visual space and movement. For $15, I'd say the 3D Balance Control Intellect Ball is worth a shot.
If you're the type of person who's heavy on brain training and intellectual fun, then this new toy ball is definitely for you.
The 3D Balance Control Ball is a tactical 3D maze that would undoubtedly keep you occupied and entertained for a while, but probably not as occupied as you would be with a Rubik's Cube. Nevertheless, this 7.5 inches ball is very educational and is guaranteed to improve your rusting problem-solving skills.
Buy it now and get stuck in understanding 3D visual space and movement. For $15, I'd say the 3D Balance Control Intellect Ball is worth a shot.
Nikon Media Port UP
Nikon, a brand that has been synonymous with DLSR cameras, have introduced a brand new line of products: media ports. The Nikon Media Port UP (pronounced "U-P") is a multimedia playback headset device that also supports Internet connection.
It incorporates display, headphones, mobile A/V player, WiFi capability, high-capacity memory, and power source in a single unit, enabling users to easily enjoy high-quality images, videos, music and even Internet browsing anywhere. The product comes in two models: the UP300 and UP300x.
The high-quality display incorporates liquid crystal display, backlight, and newly-developed optics that enable display zoom. It provides the user a feeling of viewing a screen as far as 50 feet away yet enjoying clear and beautiful images without distortion. Users can watch a variety of video files from Window Media 9, AAC, MPEG-1, and MPEG-2.
The display is easily adjustable, whether lowered to eye level to watch videos, below eye level for listening music, or kept in its storage position. Meanwhile, Internet connection through wireless LAN network is made possible with built-in WiFi capability.
The Nikon Media Port UP also comes with integrated amplifier and speakers. Users can also expect pure sound quality with minimal noise because no external cable connection is required, all while comfortably listening through large earpads made of soft, viscoelastic urethane.
The UP300x is equipped with an 8 GB internal memory, while the UP300 has 4 GB of internal memory. One unique feature about the Media Port UP300x is that it can be operated without using the hands, and instead through simple head movements.
Nikon, a brand that has been synonymous with DLSR cameras, have introduced a brand new line of products: media ports. The Nikon Media Port UP (pronounced "U-P") is a multimedia playback headset device that also supports Internet connection.
It incorporates display, headphones, mobile A/V player, WiFi capability, high-capacity memory, and power source in a single unit, enabling users to easily enjoy high-quality images, videos, music and even Internet browsing anywhere. The product comes in two models: the UP300 and UP300x.
The high-quality display incorporates liquid crystal display, backlight, and newly-developed optics that enable display zoom. It provides the user a feeling of viewing a screen as far as 50 feet away yet enjoying clear and beautiful images without distortion. Users can watch a variety of video files from Window Media 9, AAC, MPEG-1, and MPEG-2.
The display is easily adjustable, whether lowered to eye level to watch videos, below eye level for listening music, or kept in its storage position. Meanwhile, Internet connection through wireless LAN network is made possible with built-in WiFi capability.
The Nikon Media Port UP also comes with integrated amplifier and speakers. Users can also expect pure sound quality with minimal noise because no external cable connection is required, all while comfortably listening through large earpads made of soft, viscoelastic urethane.
The UP300x is equipped with an 8 GB internal memory, while the UP300 has 4 GB of internal memory. One unique feature about the Media Port UP300x is that it can be operated without using the hands, and instead through simple head movements.
