Archives for January 2006
"Fusion" Solar Messenger Bag w/ optional PowerPac
Juniper Foo | Jan 10, 2006
Environmentally inclined consumers are getting more spoilt for choice when it comes to recyclable power. Here's another carryall that comes with solar panels. If you're not one for rugged-looking backpack models, Eclipse has just the thing in a classic over-the-shoulder Messenger Bag design. Too bad it comes in only blue or black, and holds but doesn’t charge your laptop.
Check out the full gear here
Price: US$129.95
Availability: See Web site
Device: Solar-powered bag
Basic specs: Denier Nylon fabric, 17 x 12 x 7-inch, 4lbs, 1,420 cubic inches, limited lifetime warranty, solar module providing up to 2.5 watts of power, single 12V charging outlet, water bottle pockets, mesh ventilated, padded backpanel, adjustable padded shoulder strap, top grab handle, reflective material for nighttime visibility, padded laptop computer cavity
The remote control bagel
Juniper Foo | Jan 09, 2006
A.k.a. one darn cool-looking remote, the space-agey Loop from Hillcrest Labs is really a free-space controller. Great for impressing guests when you start waving and pointing the Loop in the air a la David Copperfield, and voila, things happen. Well, mostly on the TV screen that is. There are just two buttons and a scroll wheel, and according to the CNET team at CES 2006, Hillcrest Labs has designed an onscreen user interface that's both simple and intuitive, with an interface that zooms in and out as you move between categories and directories.
See the Loop upclose
Price: N.A.
Availability: Work in progress
Device: Pointer-based remote controller
Basic specs: Spontaneous navigation software
New NEC LT and VT series projectors
Philip Wong | Jan 06, 2006
The new VT48/480/580 offers a rich feature set combined with outstanding value. Designed for busy executives, the projectors are capable of screening images in less than 8 seconds while onboard wall color correction enables impromptu presentation on-the-go.
For users who demand advanced connectivity, check out the LT280/LT380 with built-in networking and optional high-speed wireless capability. Both models are also High Definition-ready supporting up to 1080i via a set of component-video sockets. Perfect for some light moments with the latest Hollywood blockbusters.
More info here
When a bouncing ball and camera unite
Damian Koh | Jan 06, 2006
The name satuGO probably doesn't appear familiar to you, but it sounds to us like we've to redefine the rules of playing hide-and-seek once this concept becomes a reality. If you still don't know what we're talking about, satuGO is short for See Aim Throw captUre & GO. Still clueless? Click on the red ball to find out more.
What happens when you fuse a bouncing ball and a camera into one? You get satuGO--the size of a tennis ball with a 3-megapixel camera at your mercy. Positioned as a fun alternative compared with traditional means of photography, satuGo is rugged enough to survive bumps, hits and water. Two ways on how to snap a picture: You can cue the ball to take a photo either by setting a timer or allow it to hit a surface, whereupon it captures an image.
Did we mention the camera functions as a Webcam as well? And it charges by USB. Don't expect any 3-inch LCD or zooming capabilities on satuGO for you're not going to get it--period. To see your pictures, you will have to connect it to a personal computer.
We were rubbing our hands in glee and already plotting an office war with our other departments until we realized that satuGO is currently still a concept product. So much for jungle warfare and one more weapon in our arsenal.
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Imation Flash Wristband
Juniper Foo | Jan 06, 2006
Tired of the same old, same old thumbdrives and flash cards? In a cheeky take on wearable technology, storage maker Imation has unveiled at CES 2006 a new vehicle for its flash memory: A Flash Wristband. This shouldn't be a hardship adapting to since it seems to be the fad to accessorize wrists with those charity bands and even their ripoffs. In Imation's case, the rubber strap encases the flash memory and USB port, and you even get it in flavors of blue or black. This being a maiden foray, Imation appears to be playing it safe by offering a meager 256MB of flash.
Price: US$34.99
Availability: Target in US, end January
Device: Flash drive
Basic specs: Blue or black color
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