Hitachi have managed to create the worlds only 7200RPM 2TB hard drive. That’s quite an accomplishment. The key here is not only the massive amount of storage speed, but more so the speed that the drive spins. With it spinning 7200 times a minute it allows for faster read and write access than the other similar drives which only reach either 5400 or 5900 RPM. [Read more…]
Archives for August 2009
Hitachi 2TB HDD 7200 RPM Launched
August 6, 2009 by Leave a Comment
Touchable Holography
August 6, 2009 by 1 Comment
A Touchable Holographic display was on show over at Siggraph recently. As you will more than be aware, holography cannot really be touched. It’s just floating images that when you reach and grab them your hand slides right through them.
A company have been working on tactile feedback for holography and have created a system which uses 2 wii remotes to detect location of a real object (ie, your hand for example) and then an airborne ultrasound tactile display is used by giving feedback on the users hand. [Read more…]
iPod Nano Carved Cassette Cases
August 6, 2009 by Leave a Comment
Someone has created some really nice cases for the 4th Gen iPod Nano. It looks like they were custom built and due to the fairly small size of the Nano, the iPod fits in quite well inside.
I guess if you went and got a Dremel you could possibly carve one of these out yourself but I wouldn’t be able to guarantee you’d get it to look as good as the ones pictured here. [Read more…]
Chrome Flip HD’s now Available
August 6, 2009 by Leave a Comment
I just spotted this morning that Flip are now selling their Flip HD cameras in Chrome now. For an extra £10 you can get the whole back plate chromed out.
Although not the most exciting of news today that I could have mentioned it’s still an option for those who like that little bit of extra classy look to what they own. [Read more…]
iPhone 3G S 8GB Coming Soon?
August 6, 2009 by Leave a Comment
It appears from rumours that Rogers in Canada is starting to ship 8GB iPhone 3G S’ to their stores.
It seems like the older iPhone 3G models at 8GB are slowly going to be replaced and the old version replaced with a new $99 version (at least we hope the price is the same). [Read more…]
Nintendo NES Controller Flash Drive
August 6, 2009 by Leave a Comment
This NES original control pad has been carved up and now is a USB flash drive. All the buttons can still be pressed although it doesn’t function like it did in the past.
The NES USB Flash Drive controller comes supplied with a 3 foot USB 2.0 extension cable that allows you to put the controller on your desk rather that it being stuck to a USB port. [Read more…]
QwicKey USB Credit Card Swiper
August 5, 2009 by Leave a Comment
QwicKey is a USB device which is capable of scanning your credit card details. It’s designed for those who want to quickly enter their credit card details in to the computer. Custom software is provided which allows you to securely store credit card data along with PIN numbers and anything else is needed. Usernames and passwords can also be stored in the custom software.
The card reader sells for $49.95 and includes a 1 year subscription to an online version of the software which allows you to securely access your card details from any computer by logging in with a single username and password. [Read more…]
MouseBlister Reduces hand Fatigue
August 5, 2009 by Leave a Comment
If you mix a years worth of research and a mouse together you come up with the MouseBlister. MouseBlisters are a bunch of rubber bits that you stick on a mouse that prevent the mouse from getting slippy.
By making the mouse less slippy it reduces hand fatigue that can cause CTS and Tendonitus. [Read more…]
Volkswagen Beetle Computer Case
August 5, 2009 by 2 Comments
A lot of PC’s look boring and this is why someone has created the Volkswagen Beetle Computer Case. It was custom built from the ground up and it’s creator has managed to squeeze the whole PC inside the body of the car. It is made of transparent plastic in the inside.
The front bumper is the home of the CD ROM which slides out when needed. The rear bumper houses various other ports that include USB as well as audio/video type stuff. [Read more…]
First Time Gear Clock
August 5, 2009 by 1 Comment
When to you receive the First Time Gear Clock you actually get it as a box of bits that need to be put together to make a working clock. It is designed for those who like to build things and comes with easy to follow colour coded instructions.
The clock is transparent allowing you to see all the inner workings and gears to see how it all works. Each part of the clock serves a purpose to teach you what it actually does and why that part is there. [Read more…]
Asus 1101HA 11.6″ Netbook
August 5, 2009 by Leave a Comment
Asus have launched their new netbook. Asus 1101HA is the name of it and is the first seashell netbook to have over an 11″ display. The 11.6″ screen has a WXGA resolution of 1366 x 768 pixels making it HD.
An Atom Z520 processor powers the device and it comes with 1GB of RAM, a GMA 500 integrated graphics chip, a 160GB hard drive and 3 USB 2.0 ports. [Read more…]
Apple SMS Security Fix Complete
August 5, 2009 by Leave a Comment
Apple have now fixed the iPhone’s SMS security flaw. This fix secures the phone from a remote attack that could have been exploited. The patch is available via iTunes update.
If you are unaware what the vulnerability is on the iPhone then read on. Last week a couple of researches found out that by sending an iPhone a string of text messages that it could give them access to your iPhone. The text messages sent included executable code which was embedded in the iPhones memory opening it up for remote access. [Read more…]
