Archives for March 2007
Lazer Trip Wire
Juniper Foo | Mar 08, 2007
Mission Impossible-type trip wires? At a low-cost US$20, you get to play Ethan Hawke and secure the perimeters against dastardly co-workers swiping your tidbits or stationery without permission. There's just no respect for personal cubicle space these days. Just don't expect any red beams here since special effects are the purview of Hollywood. Instead, the Lazer Tripwire shoots unseen rays, or infrared light to be exact. To set up, you align the primary and two secondary units so the IR light and light sensors on each are aligned to form an invisible protection barrier. Once connected, a "system armed" will sound. Any attempt to disrupt a beam will result in a 5-second 48db alarm. Now all that's needed is to program a USB Missile Launcher to target the intruder and take no prisoners.
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Price: US$19.99
Availability: At ThinkGeek
Device: Personal security system
Specs: 1 master unit, 2 secondary units, Mist Bottle to "see" beams, requires 6 AAA batteries (not included), about 5.5 x 3.5 x 2 inches
Not quite enough evidence for the Zen phone
John Chan | Mar 08, 2007
Creative has a flyer out for the upcoming IT Show in Singapore which lists all the deals and bargains. On the back is a promotional piece for the Creative Xmod which shows a picture of the Xmod attached to a clamshell phone equipped with a Zen interface. With the Apple iPhone already announced, it may not seem far-fetched to think that Creative wants a piece of the mobile phone pie as well.
We spoke to a Creative spokesperson who told us that this was just a mock-up. It is an image Creative created so it can illustrate the fact that you can connect the Xmod to a mobile phone. So, Creative fans hoping to see a Zen phone will have to wait a little longer, if ever.
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The 220kg mammoth has landed!
Philip Wong | Mar 07, 2007
Fancy a TV that's as tall as an adult and has four times the screen size of a 50-incher? Check out the latest Panasonic 103-inch mammoth now available for order, albeit with a long four- to six-month delivery time. This full-HD plasma panel is future-proofed with 1080p (24, 50 and 60Hz) input compatibility and comes stocked with a digital DVI port and component-video sockets. There is also room for future expansion to cater for additional connectivity options.
The catch? Well, this sleek beauty costs as much as a Subaru Impreza WRX or Mazda RX-8 at S$99,000 and is a power guzzler capable of consuming 1,500W of electricity. That said, it's not the money that matters for some and this is definitely one sweet piece of A/V equipment that will wow your neighbors and pals.
On a separate note, you could have a peek at this giant at either Best Denki Ngee Ann City or Courts Megastore from February 9 to end March. Those blessed by lady luck could even walk away with a free 42-inch plasma TV in a lucky draw at these outlets.
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Undisclosed iPhone features?
Jason Parker | Mar 07, 2007
Over at AppleInsider, there's an
article about a video team from Actioncorp who went over Steve Jobs’
keynote speech with a fine-tooth comb to find hidden features on the
iPhone. Now that's dedication! Apparently they broke the video down
frame-by-frame, looking for interface bits and pieces that might signify
exciting undisclosed iPhone features.
Among their findings, a ringtones tab makes an appearance, which the group suggests may mean iPhone users will have a lot of flexibility in that area–maybe even the ability to browse and buy ringtones from the iTunes Store. The calendar app also was mentioned, with a brief description of what action each button might do. Another possible feature from the video findings is possible GPS directions via the Google Maps feature. Apparently, the video team noticed extra buttons on the map tool, indicating that iPhone users would be able to get traffic indicators and possibly directions to their destination. You can watch Actioncorp's video of these findings here.
While these possible features are entirely speculative, it’s an interesting video and we highly recommend you take a look if you're as interested in the iPhone as we are (not likely!).
What do you think? Does Apple have a secret plan to offer iPhone ringtones at
the iTunes Store? What other features do you think we'll get with the iPhone? Are we wasting our time looking at specualtive iPhone videos? -- Jason Parker, CNET.com
Tubes for your iPod
John Chan | Mar 07, 2007
Generally, we don't associate audiophile-quality music with portable MP3 players. That didn't stop UK-based Roth Audio from coming up with the MC4 Music Cocoon tube amplifier. This is not something you can carry around when riding on the other Tube, but is to be used at home with lossless music files stored on your iPod. Even though it has an iPod dock, this amplifier will support and supposedly improve your music from any player because of the 3.5mm jack audio input. According to the company, you can even hear improved results from compressed audio files. For £399 (US$768), it'd better deliver those results.
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