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Norway Releases First Blu-ray Audio Disc
Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Misc. Tech, Music, Portable Audio / Video,
Leave it to Norway to come up with the first Blu-ray audio disc. The TrondheimSolistene Ensemble, which has been together since 1988, has produced a two-fer set titled Divertimenti. The first is a SACD while the second is BD and is compatible with the formats 2.0 LPCM, 5.1 LPCM, 5.1 DTS HD Master Audio, 5.1 Dolby True HD, 5.1 Dolby Digital. The 69 minute album was produced on the 2L label and has a price of NOK 101,00 ($20.14.)
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eDimensional One-Handed Access Controller
Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Video Games, Wireless / WiFi,
eDimensional and Ben Heckendorn have devised the Access Controller that can be played with one hand. Compatible with the Playstation 2, Playstation 3, and PC platforms, it has the regular functions of other gamepads, and also has modules that can be removed and replaced for any game or style. With 2.4 GHz wireless tech, the unit includes instructions for you to develop your own custom mods and accessories. Sales are on a first-come pre-order basis with a ship date expected of 8 to 10 weeks. Best of all, a portion of the $129.99 from some of the controllers will go to Children’s Hospital and Veterans Affairs Medical Centers.
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SMK has come up with a prototype TV remote shaped like a water pistol. Power, volume, and channels are all controlled by the trigger. Click once for channel changing, two for on/off, and a click with a button push to change channels. Inside, there is an electromagnetic induction coil with a current of ~20 to 30mA when it gets going, high speed rotation gears, a power circuit, and an infrared light emitting unit. We hope SMK continues their energy-efficient research.
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iBose Egg Chair
Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Design, Home Entertainment, Smart Home, Misc. Tech, Music,
The iBose Egg Chair has to be considered sound to the max. It features a Companion 3 subwoofer and a satellite speaker system with THD <.001. Four JBL OnTour speakers are each 17-inches and are accompanied by 4 fusion 6.5-inch midwoofers. In addition, 3 amps have Airport Express to let you stream Wireless-G or Ethernet from any PC with iTunes. Top it off with a Onkyo home theater receiver and you have one heck of an entertainment center.
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Linksys Wireless Broadband Router WRT54G2
Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Misc. Tech, PC / Laptop, Wireless / WiFi,
Linksys’ WRT54G2 G Router is an access point for Wireless-G (802.11g at 54Mbps) and -B (802.11b at 11Mbps.) It is also a built-in 4-port full-duplex 10/100 switch to connect PCs, hubs, and gadgets by Ethernet and a router for high-speed cable or DSL connection. At a size of 8 x 6.3 x 1.4 and a weight of 9.9 oz, it carries a price of about $50.00 online, depending on where you shop.
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Acme PortableTriple-Monitor PC GTS370
Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Design, PC / Laptop, Transportation,
Acme Portable has gotten creative with this Triple-Monitor PC GTS370. There are three 17-inch TFT LCD displays with anti-reflection and strengthened glass protection, each with a 1280 x 1024 resolution. The computer also has 650W PSU, an 87-key keyboard with touchpad, and a 1x graphic expansion module. Best of all, the PC folds up to 14.3 x 15.5 x 11.5-inches and can be dragged around by its handle. It’s outer shell is made of aluminum alloy with rubber corners in case it gets bumped about.
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Okay, we gotta hand it to these guys - when you put it like this, I guess Wii really can seem lame. Unfortunately, a lot of games utilize similar mechanics as are found in this parody. However you feel about Nintendo‘s money-making machine, this one is definitely good for a laugh.
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This is almost too scary. iXs Research Corp. has created a talking Teddy Bear with GPS. At about a foot tall, it has 6 joints in its neck and arm to prove its spoken point. The teddy also has an alcohol detection sensor in its neck and will admonish you if it smells that last margarita with “You haven’t been drinking, have you?”
Stroke his head and he will tell you about nearby landmarks. And if you drive badly, he will tell you to “Watch out.” The company is planning a 2009 launch and has patented the idea so that they can implant their technology in other types of dolls. We just want to know, what will the guy in the car next to you think if your teddy is talking?
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We already know that plants thrive when you talk to them, but what if your plant decided to chat with you? The prototype Pet Plant by Junyi Heo keeps track of its soil temperature, humidity, and water condition, and lets its owner know what it needs by means of LCD display pictograms. Supposedly, it will also drain itself if over-watered. The Pet Plant’s USB interface charges and transmits the info from computer software. Perhaps the next gen of the gadget will scream out “Feed me, Seymore!”
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Mimoco has decided to let you personalize any mimobot flash drive you choose for Dad’s Day at no extra cost. Pick out the style and size you want, then send them an e- to fathersday@mimoco.com with a written or spoken message, photos, videos, and/or songs. After loading them, they will delete the files for your security. To make sure it gets there in time, there is a deadline of today by UPS ground or June 11 for UPS Next Day Air.
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