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fatih on Senin, 17 Maret 2008
There is no need to explain the importance of a mouse as a controlling device for any PC user. It's hard to imagine that there may be an alternative to this well-known device that we've got accustomed to. Yet, it's not the fact that the traditional shape of the mouse is the most convenient and efficient one. Thus, some designers think that there is a possibility to change the way mouse looks.
The proposed gadget being a wireless mouse looks like a standard pen. Actually this unique device functions as a simple pen as well enabling you to put down everything you want, but when you detach the receiver and insert it into your USB port, the pen turns into a wireless mouse. So functionality and portability of the concept represents its key advantages in comparison with a usual mouse.
It has three buttons positioned on its side in the row. So the user can still have the three buttons to use. However, it does not have a scrolling wheel, which reduces its usability.
I have no doubts that this gadget is great for casual browsing; however, if you deal with graphics design or something like this, you will probably encounter some problems, at least at the first dash. No information is available about refillable cartridges, but I hope that the pen comes with them, because otherwise it would be a waste of money to purchase a new unit each time you need one. Nevertheless it is quite a decent idea that most likely will have its proponents.
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fatih on Sabtu, 08 Maret 2008
Wi-Fi detectors became very popular nowadays. Many devices already have Wi-Fi capabilities and number of free hot spots increase every day. There are so many variations of detectors; it is hard to mention all of them. Detector pens, t-shirts, glasses... Unfortunately, they are not connected somehow with Wi-Fi device, so you can simply forget to take the detector with you while seeking hot spot with your laptop or PDA. Detector must have a needed usage so it will not be forgotten at home... And this laptop case is a good example.
Soyntec Wiffinder is a line of laptop bags, which will help their owners to detect free hotspots and know the level of Wi-Fi signal without having to take your laptop out of case. It is a very bright idea, because almost every laptop has Wi-Fi capabilities, so keeping it in this kind of case has two advantages: first - laptop is easily transported and safe while it is in the case, second - this bag will tell you when Wi-Fi signal is detected, so you can take out your laptop and get online. The Spanish Soyntec company offers four different Wi-Fi detector enabled bags to choose from.
If you prefer sport style, Wi-Fi finder backpack will suit your tastes; if you need something more serious then Wi-Fi finder suitcase will be more appropriate.
This is a good example of good and useful combination of useful and needed functions. You will always know whether this area has Wi-Fi signal or not, without taking out you laptop. So when you find a Wi-Fi signal, laptop will always near you to quickly connect to the Internet. The price for this bags are from 62 dollars for backpack or shoulder strap bag to 101 dollars for a trolley suitcase.
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fatih on Jumat, 07 Maret 2008
While many modern gadgets can play video, not everybody knows how to convert his favorite TV show into special format that is recognized by his gadget. It can be a real pain to do it right, and you will need to capture video from the TV first. Why would you buy a new episode of Lost preformatted for your iPod when you can do it yourself? Not without some help though. This recorder gadget is created to simplify the process of recording new videos to your mobile devices, such as iPod, and make this process more enjoyable.
iRecorder looks just like an overgrown Shuffle with big circle that imitates Click Wheel and has a set of control buttons on it. This gadget is a media device which you must connect to whatever video source available: TV, cable, set top box, satellite receiver box, DVD or your Camcorder. You'll only need to check, if there is an RCA jack output from your source. If it has one then you'd be able to connect it to this device's AV-IN jack. It also has AV-OUT to preview recorded media on the TV. iRecorder will precisely capture any video signal into a format that is easily played by most multimedia gadgets out there - MPEG4.
And more to say, it will even transfer it directly to the device itself, so you won't even worry about getting the converted movie out - all is done by this recorder. This vide transfer function is compatible with iPods, Nano (3rd generation), iPod Classic or any other media device that can play MPEG4 video.
With help of this device, you will be able to transfer any DVD or recording to your portable media player, without having to read all those freakin' manuals, which is usually meant to be understood only by technicians. And by the way: its cost is 200 dollars.
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fatih on Selasa, 04 Maret 2008
At present there is a great deal of different digital cameras that can easily meet any wishes. Quite a significant amount of them have as many functions as possible. But sometimes people want to possess something simpler and smaller, because often they don't need to make photos that look like professional ones.
Imagine a tiny USB camera with no viewfinder, no LCD screen, and no buttons except one. Such a camera was designed by Sungwoo Park who decided to exclude all the functions except the main one. This gadget represents a mini USB digital camera that combines the feeling of not knowing how your shots turned out with the ease of USB transfer.
Thus, in comparison with usual digital cameras and cell phones no additional cables, card readers and so on are required. You just insert your camera into USB port. As regards the size of this concept it's almost the same as that of a usual USB flash drive. Despite the fact that no information is given about the quality of the pictures taken by this camera we can conclude that it's quite poor. It's hardly possible to supply such a small device with all the elements that enable taking high quality pictures.
Taking into consideration all the facts mentioned above it should be emphasized that this gadget helps to make the process of photographing easier. Yet the only buyers of such USB digital cameras will be people who like compact things and do not need professional photos.
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fatih on Senin, 03 Maret 2008
Sometimes we feel the necessity to leave a message to the members of our family in order to remind about something, give some instructions or just say endearing words. In such situations everybody finds different solution: some use just a sheet of paper and put it on the place where it can be easily seen, others buy special tables, which are generally attached to refrigerators or walls, and etc.
Yet, a new method, which helps to make your message more original, has been recently found. The given gadget is designed to write messages on toasts. Quite an unusual message, isn't it? Moreover, the process of writing itself becomes more pleasant and interesting. The only thing you have to do is to take a special pen and to write on the toaster whatever you want. After that your message will be printed on the toast. That's it.
Thus, this gadget can be considered as a very useful one, because you prepare food and write messages at the same time. Besides that, children will love it for sure. It will be a sort of amusement for them. However, it should be mentioned that the size of the message is very limited, preventing you from writing "poems". Though, it can be used for fun.
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fatih on Sabtu, 01 Maret 2008
Just think how many things we should take with us everyday - cell phone, watch, mp3-player and etc. Moreover we should always keep in mind what exactly we want to take and even when everything is with us there is a need to be careful not to lose something. Because of this all companies, which produce different devices, try to make "all-in-one" gadgets. As a consequence all modern devices, especially cell phones, are supplied with clock, organizer, mp3-player and so on.
Think Geek Company, trying to combine as many functions as it possible in a single device, designed video-watch with OLED display. Thus, this gadget is able to show time, photos, videos and even eBooks. So instead of "boring" time you can listen to music for example. Built-in microphone allows you to record whatever you want.
Actually this watch has a lot of characteristics that are mentioned below:
* Memory: built-in, 2Gb
* Display's resolution: 128x128 pixels
* Mp3-player
* Slide-show mode
* Built-in microphone
* 3D sound
* Rechargeable battery - via USB
* Dimensions: 4x3,8x1,2cm
* Wristlet's length - 22cm
* As a unit: headphones, CD with a driver for PC, service instruction and USB cable
So, this gadget features quite a significant number of functions that make it enough competitive among modern hi-end devices. Yet, in my opinion it's better to buy a Smartphone, which for sure has more functions and bigger display. But, in case data is true and the price is just about $ 100, demand for this watch will be quite big.
There is no need to explain the importance of a mouse as a controlling device for any PC user. It's hard to imagine that there may be an alternative to this well-known device that we've got accustomed to. Yet, it's not the fact that the traditional shape of the mouse is the most convenient and efficient one. Thus, some designers think that there is a possibility to change the way mouse looks.
