December 2007 Archives
New Fujitsu robot named "HOAP 3", can dribble pass and shoot. It seems like the day when we sit down as spectators to an all-robot soccer game pitting competing robotics firms against each other feels suddenly not that far away.
via: tokyomango
I wish you a Happy New Year in 2008!
The Joybook Q41 features a auxiliary display which allows users to have immediate access to media content players and controls. It also can display RSS feeds via RSS reader, access to calendar appointments, latest emails, entire contact lists etc..
But all of it will need a Vista as computer operating system, which is sad to XP users,
like me.
BenQ Joybook Q41 notebook specifications:
| CPU | Intel Core 2 Duo T7100 processor |
| Chipset | SiS M672 |
| Graphics | SiS Mirage 3 graphics engine shared memory up to 256MB |
| Memory | 1GB DDR2 667 memory support up to 2GB |
| Display Size | 14.1-inch UltraVivid widescreen display |
| Resolution | WXGA (1280×800) |
| Brightness | 200 nit |
| Dimensions | 330 × 252 × 25.5 (front) ~46.5 (rear) mm |
euros OSD functions as a media recorder and player. You can connect your OSD to TV and give it an analog video input from your DVD or cable box and it can encode video in various formats including PSP and mobile phones.
The really special part about the OSD is its wealth of ports and the open source firmware. You get analog video/audio input and output, ethernet, USB, infrared, serial, two card slots to accommodate CF and SD/MS/MMC cards, plus a full-function universal remote.
Video output compatible with NTSC and Pal standards.
Video Player can play MPEG-4, Quicktime 6, H.263 with MP3 audio, FLV (for Playback of YouTube videos) etc..
Cut your energy costs and find out what appliances are actually worth keeping plugged in. Connect these appliances to the Kill-A-Watt EZ, and it will assess how efficient they really are. Large LCD display will count consumption by the Kilowatt-hour, same as your local utility.
This wristwatch tells you the wi-fi signal strength at the push of a button. The strength is shown as a number from 0 to 8, letting you know exactly what kind of connectivity you can expect or if you need to move a little closer to the access point. The Wi-Fi Detecting Watch also has other features (alarm, countdown timer) and is well styled with steel case and rubber strap band.
I would like to wish you all a very MERRY CHRISTMAS and a prosperous 2008!
HAPPY HOLIDAYS EVERYONE.
Let me post a funny crristmas game for you here..
Chinese watch maker Art Technology announced new watches from the "PHOSPHOR" Serie. The watch dial utilizes E-Ink electronic paper display that possesses a paper-like, high contrast appearance in any mode.
Phosphor watches features a number of stylized analog, digital, and combined ana-digi watch dials that can be easily changed between each other depending on your mood.
Watches available in few styles: a cross-stitched, elegant black leather band and sporty-black polyurethane band. Watches cost is $250 US which seems not be as cheap as we can expect from chinese watches, but it is seems to be unique. ;)
Only two weeks left to Christmas and on my humble opinion I found perfect (yes perfect) gift for this Christmas Eve.
Just check yourself: Cult iPod with personal note engraved by laser and all of it is wrapped in special "Appple Style" gift wrap with greeting card. i.e. "Signature gift box with a bright red ribbon and personalized greeting card."
"Make it a gift they'll never forget by adding a personal laser-engraved message to any iPod. It's easy, it's free, and it's exclusive"
Laser engraving to iPod - perfect for birthdays, anniversaries, or just because. Whether you're giving it as a gift or keeping it for yourself, you can make your iPod truly one-of-a-kind by adding a personal laser engraving. It's free from the online Apple Store. Just enter up to two lines of text during the checkout process after you select your iPod.
Just one sad note: this promo. will end at Dec,25 2007.
The Eye-catching Animation of Magnetic Levitation. Levitating Globe.
This technomagic levitating globe is the art of crazy sciense. It will grace any home or office. It seems to be a perfect gift to any technomanic.
More details: "The objects rotate serenely in the magnetic field in either direction. At the flick of a switch and a flick and a gentle push of the object, watch as the object slowly rotates forever. The light in the base lights up to tell you when the sensing technology detects the object slowing down and applies a powerful magnetic force to keep the object spinning."
People says about this toy:
"Ever since I placed levitating globe in my office it added intrigue and curiosity to my office surroundings and is a great conversation piece; impressive technology and stunning desktop decoration."
Excellent christmas gift for mac geeks who still does not use it.
Mac OS X v.10.5 Leopard is the newest release of Apple's operating system for Mac's. This new release includes an elegant new interface and over bunch of new innovations designed to help customers accomplish any task. Improvements have been included for all your favorite Mac programs like iChat and Mail, as well as all-new features such as Quick Look, which lets you peruse the contents of a multiple-page document or video without opening the whole file, and Time Machine, which can recover files in seconds. It's must have to all mac users.
Price is: $109.99 and this item ships for free.
Order now: Mac OS X Version 10.5 Leopard
OR: Mac OS X Leopard Family Pack
Christmas is coming and we starting to collect cool geft ideas for geeks.
Today it's: Motorized Coin Bank - Sorts Stacks and Counts Coins For use with or without paper wrappers.
It sorts all coins, including the new dollar coin, right into the coin tubes with or without the pre-formed paper wrapper. Drop a handful of coins into the hopper, push the button, and watch as the Ultra Sorter sorts coins and stacks them rapidly into the waiting coin tubes. A handy easy access overflow tray collects all coins that spill off the top of the full wrappers. Just pull the tube drawer forward and lift out the filled tube and - Presto! - Bank Ready rolls of coins! A thoughtful gift to give, a welcome gift to receive.
It's availaible at: amazon
Cost is $23.99
Features:
Sorts, Counts, Stacks and Wraps Coins.
Sorts up to 20 Coins at a time.
A handy easy access overflow tray collects all coins that spill off the top of the full wrappers. 100 Free Coin tubes included
