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3M Mpro 150 Portable Projector - Big Picture In your pocket

2010-04-02T16:20:00.000-07:00

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All you need to screen a movie up to 127cm big on a wall is this 159g projector. Plus, you can carry this projector, which is half a weight of a canned drink, in back back pocket.

Battery power - enough for a full length movie - twin speakers are built-in.

There is no need for a laptop. This smart cookie reads Microsoft Office and PDF files as well as photos, music & videos.

Store files in MPro's 1GB of internel memory. If that is not enough, plug in a microSD card.

The projector's 15 lumens pales in comparison with 1.500 lumens of a full-sized one. However, its nifty size and all-in-one design make it an unbeatable choice for a quick on-the-spot presentation to up to five people

New Sony Ericsson X10 Series

2010-02-24T16:59:00.000-08:00

While it came in later into the touchscreen phone game, Sony Ericsson is winning hearts with thin wonders in the form of X10, X10 mini & the X10 mini pro.
The X10, announced last November, sports a 4-inch screen and is just 13mm thick.
The mini however, at 16mm thick, delivers an intuitive touchscreen interface despite its size, with rich graphics. The new interface, Timescape, also links with social networks to provide one-stop access to a contact's updates on Twitter and Facebook.
Those who text a lot might baulk at having to share the display with a touchscreen but that is where the 17mm mini pro comes in. It has a full Querty keyboard that slides out, and though buttons ar etiny, they are easy to use, provided your thumbs not bigger than mine, of course

New Apple iMac 2009 - Movie Magic

2009-11-04T12:45:00.000-08:00

Apple's latest take on its iMac, which integrates the CPU with the monitor features bright LED-backlit 21.5 and 27-inch widescreen displays in a new edge-to-edge glass design and one-piece all-aluminium bodies.
The iMacs are also tuned for speed with Intel Core 2 Duo chips from 3.06GHz up to Core i5 and i7 quad-core sizzlers.
Watching the high-definition movies will be easy on the 1,920 X 1.080 pixel 21.5-inch iMac and 2,560 X 1,440 pixel on the 27-inch model - that is 60 percent more pixels than the previous 24-inch iMac.
each new iMac comes with a wireless keyboard and the new Magic Mouse which is all touchy-feely kind of mouse (forget the buttons, wheel and ball of the standard mouse).
Apple has reinvented the pointing device with the Magic Mouse. Its entire top shell is a multi-touch surface. Think iPhone ease-of-use ported to a mouse. use it as a single or two button mouse.
Use one finger to scroll up and down or two fingers to swipe from left to right. The gizmo, which is powered by two AA batteries, uses Bluetooth wireless magic so you can work from up to 10m away from your Mac. Pretty cool huh!

Multi-Touch Magic Mouse

Wacom Bamboo Tablets - Fingers welcome

2009-10-15T12:49:00.000-07:00

Now you can not only write and draw on your Wacom Bamboo tablet, but also poke and prod it.
Japan-based Wacom has added multitouch to the tablets in its Bamboo range, so you can navigatemenus or manipulate images using finger flicks.
The line comprises four models - Bamboo, Bamboo Fun, Bamboo Pen & Bamboo Touch.
The tablets automatically detect whether you are using a pen or your fingers, so they can turn on the pen input or touch function as needed.
bamboo Pen, which does not have multitouch, comes with ArtRage, a painting program with dozens of brushes to choose from.
The tablets work on Windows & Mac operating system.

3M Mpro 120 Portable Projector

2009-10-15T10:13:00.000-07:00

You can watch a movie almost anywhere, as long there is wall or screen nearby, with the MPro120 Portable projector.
It can scale images up to 50 inches wide, which means you can connect your media player to the projector & watch movies with it as if you were using a 50-inch flat screen TV.
The projector connects to most media players, laptops, digital cameras and even iPods (with an optional adapter).
Its advances liquid crystal on silicon electronic images enhances image quality. The projector which comeswith a flip stand, tripod and stereo speakers, also boasts battery life of two to five hours - long enough to watch a movie.

Robot Love

2009-01-02T02:25:00.000-08:00

If advances in artificial intelligence continue, your next lover may have an on/off switch. Robots will become so human-like, having conversations, displaying and responding to emotions - that they will be very much like a new race of people.
Japan robots are taking over more and more jobs in the workforce. Some suggest that the Japanese society is more open to having robots run parts of their society.Honda engineers has created Asimo with 34 degrees of freedom that help it walk and perform tasks much like a human. Lightweight materials are used and combined with powerful computers with 34 servo motors throughout the body.
One of the latest advance creation of Japanese roboticist is the Actroid models. The skin is composed of realistic silicone that has internal sensors which allow the robot to react.
Communication: How it is done;

Microphones record the speech and this sound is filtered to remove background noise.
Speech recognition software is then used to convert the audio stream into words and sentences.
A verbal response is then given through speakers external to the unit. The robots also respond in limited ways to body language and tone of voice by changing their facial expressions, stance and vocal inflection

Kokoro's Actroid DER2 was developed with cutting-edge technology, including Advanced Media, Inc.'s voice recognition 'AmiVoice' support. The robot has an astonishingly human-like appearance and a great range of gestures and facial expressions.

Geminoid Hi-1 was built to look like its male co-creator, roboticist Hiroshi Ishiguro. It is controlled by a motion-capture interface and can imitate Hiroshi's body and facial movements. It can reproduce his voice in sync with his motion and posture. Hiroshi hopes to develop the robot's human-like presence to such a degree that he could use it to teach classes remotely, lecturing from home while the robot interacts with his classes at Osaka University.

Other interesting invention is the robotic fish that has been developed by scientists from Essex University which was shown in this video tested in a special tank at the London Aquarium. It works via sensors and has autonomous navigational control.

Theo Jensen - Kinetic Sculpture experts inventing Wind Powered Monster

2008-10-24T17:29:00.000-07:00

This Dutch's scientist is also an artist who uses a very light materials like plastic electrical conduit tubes and builds large works which resemble skeletons of animals and are able to walk using the wind on the beaches of the Netherlands. Jansen is dedicated to creating artificial life through the use of genetic algorithms.

According to his website (Strandbeest.com):

"Since about ten years Theo Jansen is occupied with the making of a new nature. Not pollen or seeds but plastic yellow tubes are used as the basic material of this new nature. He makes skeletons which are able to walk on the wind. Eventually he wants to put these animals out in herds on the beaches, so they will live their own lives".

This video shows presentation by Theo Jansen himself

Intel brings Internet to TV

2008-10-24T14:35:00.000-07:00

INTEL has teamed up with Yahoo to bring the Internet to TV sets.
The collaboration will see the launch of a new Widget channel where viewers will be able to receive email, check sports scores and even search for Web videos while watching TV.
Yahoo, which already offers a similar software platform for mobile phones & PCs, will provide the software for the interactive TV applications while Intel will provide the hardware.
The chip maker has developed the Intel Media Processor 3100 chip (which they called it 'TV chips') that can be used in TV sets, DVD players and set-top boxes which can be embedded in television sets to bring Internet capability to the tube. Gigabyte’s Media Processor CE 3100 box will be the the first device with the chip embedded. It combines memory, graphics processors and applications into a single chip. All these are handle by different chip now. This partnership might finally help to bring the interactivity of the Internet to TV screens without changing the viewing experience. Companies have been trying for years to bring the Internet to TV screens by transplanting the PC into the TV but without much success. With the Intel-Yahoo way, it is only parts of the Internet that will make it to the TV via applications. With everything handled by the US$35 Intel chip, electronics makers will also be able to lower costs for TV sets and set-top boxes

2008's Latest New Invention - Car that runs On Water

2008-08-19T18:14:00.000-07:00

Cars running solely on water is not a fantasy anymore because so many prototypes have been developed & built to proves the existence of this technology. A technology that uses water to emit HHO compounds that gives tremendous energy that is equal to gasolines, only cheaper and of course, safer.

Raon Everun - Feather To All Notebooks With Weighty Golden Feature

2008-05-25T04:03:00.000-07:00

Something lighter than a notebook but more powerful than a personal digital assistant, this combination is met in the Raon Everun ultra-mobile PC or UMPC.
Weighing just 490g and measures only 6.7 x 3.3 x 0.9 in (170 x 83 x 25 mm), this super-light device packs a whopping six-hour battery life. One innovation that helps lengthen battery life and protect your data is the solid state hard drive. The Everun can be purchased with a 6gb SSD, 60gb standard HDD, or both. Another cost and power-saver is the low voltage AMD LX900 600mhz processor (Complemented by 512mb RAM]). The Everun features a QWERTY keyboard on the right of the screen, and function keys on the left. The device works in portrait or landscape mode, with easy screen rotation
This Windows XP UMPC costs around US$799 for 30GB and US$999 fir 60GB.

Raon Everun Overview Videos

Asus U6Sg - The Best in Asus Family

2008-05-23T16:48:00.002-07:00

The sleek and stylish ultra-portable, the Asus U6Sg - is all of just 1.6kg. Yet, it gives security (a built-in fingerprint reader) and power (the latest Intel Centrino Core 2 Duo mobile technology). Other bonuses include a decent Nvidia GeForce 9300M graphics chipset and a 3GB DDR 2 SDRAM. This one is the best for all Asus fan out there.

NEC Versa S5500 Notebook - Magnesium Marvel

2008-05-23T16:47:00.000-07:00

Made of very light yet very durable magnesium alloy material, this tiny and cute 1.9kg looker is really one tough guy. And the road warrior should like the NEC Versa S5500. Tapping on the popularity of voice over IP (VoIP) communications, it feature a built-in 1.3-megapixel webcam for video conferencing on a compact 12.1-inch screen.
A dual array microphone reduces background noise, giving better voice clarity. S5500 sets you free from the mesh of wires. Depending on the different configurations, S5500 supports 802.11a/b/g and even high speed N wireless broadband network connection. With the optional Bluetooth capability, you can now connect to the Internet and enable video conferencing using Bluetooth headset. It also comes with High Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) which can deliver HD images signal with up to 1080i resolution to projector or HDTV. With NEC Super Shine View (SSV) Technology, you can enjoy vibrant, vivid and lifelike colors movies and photo images on the 12.1” widescreen LCD directly. You a really going to love it

ASUS F8Sn - Gaming Notebook

2008-05-22T09:22:00.001-07:00

A POWERFUL Graphics processor turns the Asus F8sn into a credible gaming machine. The chip: the Nvidia GeForce 9500 GS with 512MB VRAM.
Other highlights include the new Intel Core 2 Duo Penryn 2.5Hz processor plus a 3GB DDR2 SDRAM and a 14.1-inch display. For the security conscious, a biometric finger print reader gives added assurance.

Acer Aspire 7720G - Desktop Replacement Notebook

2008-05-22T09:22:00.000-07:00

Thinking of swapping your bulky PC for a notebook that gets you mooving along? /The Acer Aspire 7720G might just fit the bill. This monster notebook has a huge 17-inch display, a powerful ATI mobility Radeon HD2600 graphics card with 1280MB of Hypermemory for gaming.
Another highlight: an integrated TV tuner that allows you to watch TV

Acer Aspire 5920G - Gaming Notebook

2008-05-22T09:21:00.000-07:00

Gamers can look forward to Acer's mobile gaming platform dubbed the "Gemstone Performance" notebook. Its striking design is the result of the joint effort between Acer & BMW Group Designworks USA.
In performance, this machine combines the power of latest Nvidia GeForce 8600M graphics card with whopping 512 video memory and booming qudio from the Dolby Home Theatre virtual surround sound.

HP Pavilion TX2000 - Notebook Wonders

2008-05-21T09:20:00.001-07:00

World's largest personal-computer maker HP has put some hard-to-resist offers for the Singapore IT Show recently. It has launched the new HP Pavilion tx2000 entertainment series of notebooks that double up as a tablet. The new touch screen technology allows you to scribble directly on screen to take notes or do drawings using a stylus.
Plus, you get all the multimedia upgrades like NVIDIA GeForce Go 6150 graphics chipset and the latest HP QuickPlay 3.6 software, which provides acces to entertainment options at the touch of a button. Price, mmm its might be a bit expensive but it really works wonders

HDTV Suite-HDMI - Turn Your PC into a HDTV

2008-05-21T09:20:00.000-07:00

If you want to watch the blood spills and violent slashing of Kill Bill in its full high-definition glory, but don't want to spend hundreds of dollars on an LCD TV, Asus says it has the answer. Simply connect the Asus HDTV Suite-HDMI to your computer monitor, and they can morph the PC into a full high-definition television (HDTV).
So, no more watching grainy videos that are stored in your PC - but videos in high quality HD formats. The gadget's colour correction technologies and high contrast ratio bring out sharp and clear images. Users can also connect their gaming consoles to the device to enjoy a crystal clear gaming experience

Razor Lycosa - Gamer's Keyboard

2008-05-21T09:19:00.000-07:00

The lovechild of a Microsoft-Razer uniting, the Lycosa is a sexily backlit gaming keyboard that gamers will find hard to resist
Every last detail has been thought out-from the rubber-coated keys that ensure no slip-ups in the heat of the moment, to the 1ms response time, to fully programmable keys. Plus, they have anti-ghosting capability, which means they can all be pressed at once and have the correct action register.
The keyboard will also accommodate your audio needs, with earphone-out and microphone-in jacks built into it.

PlayStation Eye

2008-05-20T09:19:00.001-07:00

The sucessor to the PlayStation 2's EyeToy is capable of much more than its older sibling. Toggle between normal and wide-angle settings, and use the camera for close-up shots during chats, or to play interactive games.
A micriphone with multi-directional voice tracking, noise suppression and echo cancellation makes the video chata better.With the EyeCreate video editing software, an auteur can produce his own film on the PS3, before saving it to the console's hard drive.

Logitech G51

2008-05-20T09:18:00.002-07:00

Turn your Games into a home theatre experience with Logitech's 5.1 sound system. Its powerful 360 surround sound, tailored specifically for gamers, guarantees that nothing escapes you. Every footsteps behind you and the last clink of a spent bullet hitting the ground is heard

Xbox 360 qwerty keyboard controller

2008-05-16T04:33:00.000-07:00

As though 2 analog sticks weren't enough to keep your thumbs busy, Microsoft has come up with the Messenger Kit, a Qwerty keypad that connects to your XBox 360 controller.
It'll come in handy when you chat on Windows Live Messenger over Xbox Live while watching movies, listening to music or playing games. Which probably earns it praise for being the only gaming accessory that makes it a plus for players to be all thumbs.

Sony Ericsson Z770i - Easy Net Access

2008-05-16T01:26:00.000-07:00

For most of us, a day without the internet is like a day without sunshine. With our lives revolving around the big 'I', we really need the mobile phone that lets us power up the Net at a snap.
The Sony Ericsson Z770i mobile phone promises to do all that. For one, the divice's email set-up wizard is said to make it easy for technophobes to surf the Net or access their inboxes.
Along with that, the gadget lets you configure the software to let you push your office e-mail messages directly to the phone. So, you can deal with work matters on the move.

Samsung Bang & Olufsen Serenata - When Music Gets The Best

2008-05-16T01:24:00.000-07:00

You know you are holding the hippest designer mobile phone when it comes with a - gasp! - about US$1,850 price tag, and fashion house Louis Vuitton has launched new mobile phone cases & accessories to dress up the gadget.
Meet the Bang & Olufsen Serenata music mobile phone. The size of your palm, it has a built-in stereo speaker system whose hi-fi technology and bass enhancers promise aural pleasures sans distortion or static.
The device's user interface also promises to be hassle-free, you use a click-wheel (like the one on the Apple iPod) to access the phone's features.
The conclusion is, this gadget gives luxury to the mobile phone-meet-music concept.

Microsoft-SideWinder - Gamer's Type Of Mouse

2008-05-15T03:26:00.000-07:00

Here's the laser mouse with everything gamers have come to expect in what's cutting edge - a distinct ergonomic design, on-the-fly DPI switching, programmable buttons and built-in software that allows the switching of those button configurations to suit the game.
And let's not forget the customisable weights and replaceable mouse feet. Its LCD screen distinguishes it - a fitst for mise. The display shows information like current DPI setting and other icons. Make no mistake, the SideWinder more than holds its own among the most advanceed gaming rodent out there

HTC_S730, The Best Of Both Worlds

2008-05-15T01:22:00.000-07:00

HTC has launched the 3.5G smart phone S730 model which has twice the processing speed of the previous S710 model and doubled flash memory to 256MG. On top of that, the second camera has been added at the front of the phone for making video calls. Compared to today's slim phones, the 2cm thick S730 does seem bulky. However, for a smartphone with full Qwerty keyboard, its still a compact feat of engineering. This combination of a numeric keypad and Qwerty keyboard on a single device means you get the best of both worlds. The spring-loaded keyboard slides open smoothly and shuts with a nice snap. Its display automatically orientates itself - horizontally or vertically - depending on whether the keyboard is open or shut.
the S730's customisedhome screen is very handy. One glance and you can easily tell the time and check if you have email messages, missed calls or upcoming appointments. You can also quickly set alarms and check the latest weather forecast directly from the home screen.
The phone's other features aren't terribly exciting. Expect the usual laundry list - a 2.4-inch display with standard 240-320 pixel resolution, Bluetooth and Wi-Fi connections, microSD memory expansion slot & 2megapixel camera.
The single external speaker produces great sound-loud & clear, with little or no distortion.Audio from the earpiece is even more impressive,especially when boosted via the Audio Booster equaliser utility. Definitely ranks as one of the best sounding smartphones in the market. You can also enjoy your music collection wirelessly by