Mobile Devices

Posted Feb 2nd 2008 6:31PM by Ryan Block
Filed under: Misc. Gadgets
Solar’s had a pretty rough time breaking the ~40% efficiency level over the years, but Idaho National Laboratory researchers have apparently developed a nano-antenna array capable of collecting power not from photonic energy as is done today, but from infrared energy that could be harvested in any weather (or even at night). The cell production process is even supposed to be ridiculously cheap compared to making standard silicon photovoltaic cells, but, as always, there’s a rub. The grid collects its oscillating IR energy at ten thousand billion times per second, which is proving to be a challenge to the nerds behind the tech, who are working on a way to convert that to the 50-60Hz power that the world uses. So yeah, it might be a few more years before this one pans out (if it does pan out).

[Via EcoGeek]

Spectrum Umbrella

We are extremely proud of this unique and wonderful LED fibre optic Umbrella. Guaranteed not only keep you dry but to brighten up even the dullest of days. Being red in colour with bright colour changing neon fibre optic tubes it’s an ideal gift idea for anyone. Using state of the art electronics, when the LED’S are switched on, all the tubes light up simultaneously and slowly phase through a spectrum of colours, going from blue through to green, and green through to red. Stunning to watch and completely waterproof. Requires 3 x AAA Batteries. (not supplied).

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Scotty Pro Charger

You can have this for ?49.95

Posted Feb 2nd 2008 12:51PM by Ryan Block
Filed under: Portable Audio, Portable VideoAccording to Zune user Joel Geddis, way back in 2006 his first gen player spontaneously reset and blasted an ear-shattering noise through the earbuds, resulting in permanent “fluid leakage from [his] ear canal, impaired hearing, and incessant ringing and discomfort.” Sound like the stuff of a lawsuit? That’d be correct. Like many others, Joel is beating the war drum in an attempt to raise some awareness of his pending product liability and personal injury suit against Toshiba (who made the first Zune’s hardware) and Microsoft. See, this is why we warn people to put in ear-plugs before putting on their headphones — otherwise you might damage your hearing.

The Bose 3-2-1 GS Series II Home Entertainment System has been manufactured keeping in mind the sound quality as well as artlessness. It has facility of remote control which is devised to work with any of the home entertainment product. The main characteristic of this system is that it has few speakers which satisfy all the needs that are equivalent to 5 speakers. Because of few speakers, there is requirement of less wiring.

Quick specs

• Speaker compression circuitry
• Neodymium iron boron magnet
• AM/FM tuner and DVD player
• Digital 5.1 decoding
• Gemstone speakers
• Integrated system design
• Simplified setup
• Universal remote control
• Total shipping weight : - 20kg

There are two pocketsized powerhouse 3-2-1 Gemstone speakers equipped for outstanding sound. These speakers are 50% smaller in size. Furthermore, it also includes an Acoustimass module which gives out the best home theatre sound. These speakers have TrueSpace digital processing circuitry which is responsible for production of highly clear sound. It is also accomplished with AM/FM tuner and DVD/CD player.

Dimensions

• 3-2-1 GS speakers - 10.5cm x 14cm x 6.4cm
• Acoustimass module - 36.7cm x 22.2cm x 48.5cm
• Media centre - 8.3cm x 34.9cm x 25.4cm
• Remote control - 3cm x 6.5cm x 22.9cm

Package

Bose 3.2.1 Home Entertainment System constitute 2 speakers, 3-2-1 universal remote control, Setup DVD, Antenna stand, Acoustimass module, Media centre, Stereo cable, Rubber feet for Acoustimass module & Speakers, Batteries, AM antenna, FM antenna, 220 V power cord2 UB 20 Brackets, Owners Guide, Video cable, Speaker cable, Module cable and Audio Input Cable.

The Bose 3-2-1 GS Series II Home Entertainment System comes at the price of $999.00.

Source: Bose

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Jobo from Germany have been around for a fair bit of time (the 1920s, to be exact), and has since made a name for itself when it comes to photo processing machines and darkroom accessories. Nearly a century later, the company still soldiers on, and they certainly did not come to PMA ‘08 to have a look at all the booth babes parading new photography equipment. No sir, they were there with a mission as well - displaying a digital camera add-on known as Photo GPS which can be fitted to the flash hot shoe of virtually any digital camera while recording GPS data as you shoot.

For those who think that the Photo GPS looks rather familiar, chances are you’ve already seen it last year as it was announced at the previous PMA event. I suppose after one whole year of silence, more work must have been put in to perfect the device, but there is nary a press release or additional specifications as well as details that are currently available on Jobo’s site. Nevertheless, the show must go on and here’s a little bit more on how the Photo GPS works. Once you’re done snapping all the photos that you want, head back to your home/office, booth up your Mac and download both images as well as the GPS data file from the Jobo unit. Data transfer is done via the included USB port.

Jobo’s included software will then use a location database to match the images you snapped with GPs data, followed by including the location data to your images’ EXIF metadata. For folks who dabble with RAW format images, the software will generate an XML file that holds all the relevant GPS data within. This XML file will be made readable as long as you have programs such as Aperture and Lightroom.

Product Photo Page via Macworld

Posted Feb 2nd 2008 10:54AM by Darren Murph
Filed under: Cellphones
Not like Windows Mobile 6.1 is an elaborate mystery or anything — heck, we even know all about the improvements it’s slated to bring — but there’s nothing like a bucketful of screenshots surrounded by machine translated opinions to really revive that enthusiasm. Sure enough, the folks over at PocketPT were able get ahold of the software and show off just how it handled webpage zooming, threaded SMS conversations and Office 2007 documents. Still not convinced? Go on and hit the read link — you skeptic, you.

[Via phoneArena]

For the ultimate in cheesy, and absolutely geeky gifts for Valentines Day, behold the “8-Bit Dynamic Life Shirt”.

Buy one of these glowing shirts for yourself, and gift one to your significant other (boyfriend, girlfriend, husband, fembot 2000…). During your normal activities two and a half pixelated hearts will light up on your shirt. Hey… you’re depressed and in need of a recharge. But get within hugging distance of your significant other wearing the matching shirt and suddenly the hearts on both of your shirts start to light up until you’re fully powered up. Go too far astray from the source of your affections and you’ll drop back down to two and a half hearts again. Got it?

You can pick one up from $11.99-$24.99 depending on size

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Shocking Autopsy Electric Shock Game

Shocking Autopsy is a game for 1-4 players…errr… VICTIMS! A gangster has shown up on your autopsy table, killed “Sopranos-style”. Your job is to remove as many weapons from this goomba’s body without touching the sides of the injury area. Do you have the nerves of steel needed to complete the job? If not, then you WILL recieve a shock and your turn is over. Shocking Autopsy is a fun game that can be enjoyed by all … Going in for minor surgery? Bring Shocking Autopsy in for your surgeon to play! What better way to test their nerves!How to play: Shuffle the Shocking Autopsy cards and place them face down next to the game. Choose who the first “victim” is and that person removes the top card and shows the rest of the victims playing. The image on the card is the weapon you have to try to remove. If you remove the weapon successfully, you get to keep the card. Fail and you’ll get shocked. Return the card to the bottom of the deck and the next victim has their turn. They must then remove the top card and attempt to remove the weapon. Play continues until all weapons are removed. Then all the victims add up the points on the cards they have retained. The person with the most points is the winner! If there is a tie, then the 2 victims must take turns removing one piece until someone gets shocked.The cool thing about Shocking Autopsy is that we’ve thought about all of you who are allergic to a shocking pain. There is a “Off” switch to the shock and it is replaced with a scream!!! Play the game the same way as the shock game.

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Assuming all you’ve got in your office are yellow Post-It notes, this toast-shaped dispenser is an absolute must-have for your desk. It isn’t clear what size of sticky notes fit into the cleverly named Toasted Notes accessory, but does it really matter?

The dispenser normally sells for $7.50 but is currently listed as being “temporarily out of the stock.” Oh well. I only have green and pink Post-Its in my drawer, anyway.

Via OhGizmo!