15 Jul, 2008
Sony has announced several new models of its famous VAIO notebook series. One of these is the VAIO BZ series notebooks geared for the business and IT professional. This lightweight notebook PC features a 15.4-inch LCD widescreen display with an option to have an anti-glare screen using Sony’s XBRITE-ECO LCD technology. The VAIO BZ series notebooks are also said to be made of a durable magnesium alloy casing and include a G-Sensor Shock Protection technology that would protect the machine from bumps, knocks and accidents usually encountered by users who bring their notebook PCs while traveling. (Read the full post about ‘Sony unveils the 15.4-inch VAIO BZ notebook series’…)
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15 Jul, 2008
This new GPS by the Spanish company, Keruve, is a pretty cool one because it basically displays where certain people are located. Basically, you can find out the location of those wearing the special bracelet that it comes with. The bracelet itself is waterproof and is designed to stay on your wrist, unless you decide to take it off, and that requires the use of a special tool. This is good for those who have Alzheimer’s and your family is trying to look after you, using this bracelet, you can always know where that person is. An alarm even goes off when the battery is low, and the battery life is really good, about three and a half days. (Read the full post about ‘Keruve offers GPS device to help track your loved ones’…)
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15 Jul, 2008
by Paul Miller, posted Jul 14th 2008 at 11:00PM Gone are the days of selling off homes and loved ones to afford the latest and greatest in laptop tech, Lenovo’s new (and well-rumored) ThinkPad X200 takes a cue from the X300’s form factor — though there’s no disc drive to speak of — weighing in at 2.95 pounds and measuring 0.8-inches thick. The screen has been shrunk down to 12.1-inches, and both SSD (64GB) and traditional hard drive options (up to 320GB) are on offer. The X200 runs up to a 2.4GHz Core 2 Duo processor, and up to 4GB of RAM, and will include wireless options galore, including UWB, WiMax and GPS. Oh, and that super-sexy asking price? $1,199. We like. (Read the full post about ‘Lenovo’s ThinkPad X200 is 0.8-inches thick, actually affordable’…)
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15 Jul, 2008
by Thomas Ricker, posted Jul 15th 2008 at 2:26AM Doing with a single E what takes ASUS three, Dell’s mini netbook looks to be on track for an August kill sprEee. We’ve already seen Dell’s launch timeline and specs, of course, and this morning we’ve got the hushed whispers of DigiTimes’ “market sources” again claiming that the Compal manufactured Dell 8.9-inchers will launch in August for $299. For that price, assuming everything we’ve heard so far is correct, you’ll get an instant-on Linux distro running atop Intel’s 1.6GHz Atom processor, a 1,024 x 600 display, 3x USB, a wee SSD, integrated webcam, WiFi, and more in a 0.82-1.22-inch thick sled weighing about 2.2-pounds. (Read the full post about ‘Evidence mounts for August Eee PC carnage with $299 Dell E launch’…)
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15 Jul, 2008
by Thomas Ricker, posted Jul 15th 2008 at 4:57AMBritish Telecom just announced its new £1.5 billion fiber fibre-based, broadband plan for the UK. By 2012, BT hopes to have “as many as 10 million homes” (about 40% of the UK) wired for service with speeds up to 100Mbps — potentially capable of exceeding 1,000Mbps (1Gbps) at some unspecified point in the future. BT plans to deliver 100Mbps direct to new homes or 40Mbps (and possibly 60Mbps as they test new technology) to homes with a copper link to the fiber cabinet. For the plan to be implemented, BT says that a “supportive and enduring regulatory environment” is required with the removal of current barriers to fiber investment identified as a good place to start. (Read the full post about ‘BT plans 100Mbps UK broadband service by 2012, Gigabit speeds possible’…)
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15 Jul, 2008
Adobe researcher Scott Petersen is working on an interesting set of tools that ultimately will allow applications developed using C/C++ code to run in a browser. The tools will be open source, allowing anyone to use them either to develop new applications or port over existing code to work through a browser.Petersen has apparently already shown off a version of the game Quake running through Adobe AIR, which also means it could run in a browser with Flash installed.
Such a toolset has been made possible because of the Tamarin Project, a high-performance, open source implementation of the ECMAScript 4th edition language.
(Read the full post about ‘Desktop software in your browser via Adobe toolset’…)
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15 Jul, 2008
Taylor has a tool that helps make life much easier when it comes to working with chocolate - the Chocolate Paddle Thermometer. This two-in-one tool brings together both a spatula and a thermometer in a solitary kitchen device, where key temperatures are etched on the paddle for further assistance, making it a snap especially for newbies who are trying to temper chocolate from the comfort of their own homes. Of course, this doesn’t only need to be used exclusively for making chocolates as it can also function well in other cooking situations where a mix and monitor temperature are required. The Taylor Chocolate Paddle Thermometer will retail for $20 a pop - don’t wait until next year’s Mother’s Day to get your mom one of these (and a tasty chocolate cake a few days down the road from her). (Read the full post about ‘Taylor Chocolate Paddle Thermometer’…)
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15 Jul, 2008
by Nilay Patel, posted Jul 14th 2008 at 3:57PM Okay, so we don’t necessarily see the appeal of having a 19-inch LCD TV shaped like a basketball invade the swank minimalism of Engadget HQ, but we’re certain some of you need to furnish your basement rec rooms or something, and Hannspree’s got you covered with a new trio of sports-themed LCDs. For $279, you get your choice of basketball, soccer ball, or baseball (which, oddly, is black), each of which features the same middle-of-the-road 1280 x 1024 panel with 5ms response time and a 1000:1 contrast ratio. There’s also a $239 model called the “slamma,” which sports a different 1440 x 900 19-inch panel with a 700:1 contrast ratio. (Read the full post about ‘Hannspree introduces three gimmicky sport LCDs, additional gimmicky LCD’…)
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15 Jul, 2008
by Paul Miller, posted Jul 14th 2008 at 5:32PM As promised, Dell is offering a free software upgrade for its Latitude XT tablet, unleashing the multi-touch capabilities of its capacitive touch screen at last. The free download allows you to do two finger scrolling, zooming and use programmable double tap functions directly on the screen. Dell’s also adding a new 128GB SSD option for $649 to its Precision and Latitude systems, with the XPS and Alienware laptops to follow next week. The Latitude XT software and new SSD drives will be available tomorrow, and Dell promises a brand new Latitude laptop line “in the coming weeks,” which we’re sure will be taking advantage of Intel’s new Centrino 2 chips. (Read the full post about ‘Dell’s Latitude XT tablet goes multi-touch with a free upgrade, offers 128GB SSD for $649′…)
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15 Jul, 2008
Listening to music with a pair of headphones while cycling is pretty dangerous, which is where the i-Ride bicycle stereo mounts come in handy. Compatible with any ipod or MP3 player thanks to the audio line-in cable, your journey on two wheels need not be a symphony of car horns and moving buses anymore as you groove to your favorite tunes. Of course, these are pretty flexible and can double up as laptop speakers as well whenever it is not hooked up to a bike. Don’t expect top-notch audio quality with just 1 watt of amplified sound, but at least it is functional. The i-Ride will retail for $29.99 and is accompanied by a case that keeps your mp3 player when not in use. (Read the full post about ‘i-Ride Bicycle Stereo Mounts’…)
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