Archives for January 2007

Apple iPhone

January 9, 2007 by Leave a Comment

iPhone
Apple has yet again revealed something amazing. The iPhone was put on display at CES and you will be amazed at the look of this device. This is one phone that I must go out and buy!

For the technical specs, the iPhone is 11.6mm thin made in aluminium with a 3.5 inch display which is a multi touch screen. Multi touch is a system which allows more then 1 finger to touch the screen which has some very cool features. Also you can choose between a 4Gb or 8Gb model in which both have a 2 megapixel camera.

For the full pics and specs, check out SlashGear who managed to grab plenty of pics of this great looking phone.

Filed Under: Cell Phones, Cool Gadgets

Samsung SGH-F300

January 9, 2007 by Leave a Comment

Samsung SGH-F300
This great looking phone caught my attention today over on Ubergizmo. It is a nice looking music phone that supports many music formats as well as a number of video formats.

The screen is quite small at only 176×220 resolution, but for the small size of the device and it’s looks it still seems like an excelent device.

Memory wise it can handle up to 2Gb in the way of a MicroSD card which is a nice amount. You should be able to compress movies down to a small size due to the resolution being very low.
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Filed Under: Cell Phones, Cool Gadgets

RFID Digital Door Lock

January 7, 2007 by 1 Comment

RFID Digital Door Lock
For those conscious of protecting their homes and/or family and want to encompass new technology the digital door lock offers that solution. This high tech security product features RFID, key fob or pin code access to your home. There is no keyhole which means it cannot be picked, leaving your home more secure and easy to access. If you are prone to loosing your key, locksmiths are still a thing of the past because by accessing the digital door lock via a PIN pad you can re program and use the keypad to access your property. If the card is stolen then you can disable it’s use via the PIN pad also. This eliminates the need to change locks and not worry about someone getting in to your home before the locks can be changed.

As well as offering secure access from the outside, once in your home you can secure it more by using the deadbolt function which completely disables all external functions allowing nobody to access or tamper with your lock. To add even more peace of mind the lock has a tamper alarm which is activated when someone tries to force the lock or break down the door.
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Purse – With Speakers

January 7, 2007 by Leave a Comment

Purse
When walking around the city you often hear people with their mobile phones hung around their neck playing some techno trancy type song on the loud speaker and you just wish they would shut it up or listen on headphones. The Atom Amp purse from Lifepop is now set to challenge this trend girl style. The purse sports 2 small speakers which can pump out 1400 milliwats of sound via the Atom amp. It is powered by a 9 volt battery and has a 3.5mm jack to connect your iPod or other music playing device to.
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Filed Under: Cell Phones, Cool Gadgets

Wireless USB

January 7, 2007 by Leave a Comment

Wireless USB
Since the launch of USB, this connectivity has enabled around 2 billion USB wired devices to be sold around the world. The time has now come to drop these wires while enjoying high speed transfers wireless style. Wireless USB is capable of transferring data at 480Mbps at a 3m range and 110Mbps at a 10m range. If you are like me and have a number of USB devices connected to your computer then the benefits are obvious. Digital cameras, iPods and a number of other USB devices soon stack up and the cables can become a mess. By using WUSB you are able to flick a switch, see the device connect and transfer the files.
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Filed Under: Computer Gadgets, Cool Gadgets, USB Gadgets

S-XGen

January 6, 2007 by Leave a Comment

SX-Gen
If your looking for a small computer with a good spec then maybe the Seamless S-XGen UMPC needs to be on your list to consider! It is certainly appeals to the eye, is small enough to fit in your pocket, yet big enough to use without feeling like its a mobile phone – and it certainly offers more capability than your mobile phone too!……
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Filed Under: Cell Phones, Computer Gadgets, Cool Gadgets

XWpen – By Microsoft

January 6, 2007 by Leave a Comment

XWpen
A few years back, researchers at Microsoft created the XWPen. The XWpen was an interesting device which had a built in handwriting recording circuit which could fit in the space that and ink cartridge would take. The circuit has a tilt sensor which tracks movement of the pen. By transmitting this information to a computer near by it can then put what you write or scribble down on to the screen. It uses an RS232 port on the PC to track this via a radio transmitter at 1200 baud rate.
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GyroTablet

January 6, 2007 by Leave a Comment

GyroTablet
The GyroTablet was a project by Microsoft which was never released. It uses accelerometers and gyroscopes to track it’s own movements and the software can represent these movements on the screen. Coupled together with Encarta Earth in the demonstration below you can see some great results. The project was made in 2002 with the idea of creating a richer interaction experience. Not only was this researched for Tablet PCs, it was also researched for use in Pocket PCs. By using this technology in a pocket PC you are able to interact with images on screen by tilting the device as though you were holding the object in your hand. Video after the jump.
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Nintendo DS iPod Hack

January 5, 2007 by 2 Comments

Nintendo DS iPod
With the Wii getting all the Wiimote mods recently it seems only fair that Nintendo DS needs some of them too. We cant go leaving it out in the cold now can we. The Nintendo DS is a popular dual screen portable gaming device which was launched last year. The bottom screen is a touch screen which is what this mod utilises. The touch screen iPod is a program which can be run which emulates the iPod touch wheel and allows you to scroll through your collection of MP3s. Its a cool idea and well worth checking out if you are an avid DS user. Watching the video we can see that it functions just like an iPod would. Check it out after the jump.
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Filed Under: Cool Gadgets, Hacked Gadgets

SanDisk 32Gb SSD

January 4, 2007 by Leave a Comment

SanDisk 32Gb SSD
With the advancements that have soared in memory technology over the last few years we have come to depend on the capability and speed of such from our MP3 players to digital cameras. As we come to expect more from this market we find that SanDisk has delivered the next step in the form of a 32Gb solid state disk (SSD). This SSD boasts enhanced performance, durability and power efficiency all in this tiny package.
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Filed Under: Cool Gadgets, Laptops

The Sony Skateboard Patent

January 3, 2007 by Leave a Comment

Sony Skateboard
Sony has recently filed for a patent for something out of their normal scope. The Sony Skateboard Patent has been spotted and it looks like a similar concept to the segway – just without the handles. As you can see from the picture above it looks like a cross between a surfboard, skateboard and hoverboard with gigantic wheels attached. The skateboard works by you moving the centre of gravity to move in the direction you want to go. For those people who have not quite got the balance to surf or skate, this design allows for 2, 3 or 4 wheels so you can choose how daring you want to be.

We do not know if this idea will be hitting our shops any time soon, but what we have learnt with Sony is to watch this space.

Via: Engadget

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Filed Under: Concept Gadgets, Cool Gadgets

Dolphin Boat

January 3, 2007 by Leave a Comment

Dolphin Boat
Some people are convinced that they are going to be reincarnated in to their favourite animal. Well, for those dolphin lovers out there an opportunity to “try before you die” is now available. The Dolphin boat is a 14ft 10 inch long innovative sea craft which the creators hope one day will turn in to a sport. The Dolphin Boat is a modified Seabreacher and seats 2 people. It uses a super charged 240 horsepower engine which can send the craft up to 10 feet out of the water and allows you to go underwater for 20 seconds at a time.
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