by Thomas Ricker, posted Aug 27th 2008 at 2:45PM
Come now, you didn’t think we’d let something like IFA pass by without shipping a few editors off to Berlin did you? We’re on the ground and taking names in the best ninja gear we could sew with $5 worth of felt and tin foil. But hey, it’s not the costume that keeps you coming back, it’s the content. So stay tuned.
If you have a little extra cash to burn and have a thing for R2 you might consider one of these R2 mini fridges. R2 has come in the form of a great deal of gadgets, mostly because he’s the most fun to recreate. Yes, Yoda is awesome, however, it’s harder to create gadget after gadget in his image. Something created as a robot is easier to pull off and well, no one wants any C3P0 gadgets. He just nags too much, plus he’s so tall and skinny it would make it difficult to use him for anything practical.
No, R2 has the gadgets covered all on his own. The mini fridge isn’t that tall, the all around dimensions are 64cm x 51cm x 35cm. You can also change if the fridge is set at either hot or cold by flipping a switch, so if you’re trying to keep some soup warm you can flip it to warm. However, that means you won’t be able to store drinks in there all the time if you’re going to flip it back and forth. Sadly this mini fridge is a little pricey. It’s being sold on Toys East for $1070. Which means you might have to save up your spare change for a while before you can pick one up.
Source: GeekAlerts
Here’s a hack gadgetheads will love. What happens when Roomba meets the Wii Balance Board? Say hello to the "Surfin ba"
Japanese Roomba enthusiast Ron Tajima attached a serial Bluetooth adapter to the Roomba. He then used the Wii Balance Board’s Bluetooth capability to steer the Roomba around. The extent to which he leans on the Balance Board controls the radius of the Roomba’s turn and its direction.
Check out the YouTube video with its kitschy music and sped up assembly footage making it all seem so easy! Even easier than just letting the Roomba do its own thing.
Via Kotaku
LG Electronics has just announced the LG70 and LG80 LCD TVs from the Scarlet series, featuring the following specifications on both models :-
It is interesting to note that the speakers will automatically slide sideways whenever you turn on the TV to add to the overall cool factor. No idea on pricing, but these will definitely add a ‘wow’ factor to your living room.
by Darren Murph, posted Aug 27th 2008 at 8:48AM
Surely you’ve been wondering what types of motherboards would be surfacing to support Intel’s Core i7, no? Regardless of your answer, we’re pretty sure the gamers and performance mavens in the house will appreciate Gigabyte’s latest effort. The prototype mobo, coined Extreme Edition, was recently displayed at NVIDIA’s NVISION 08 expo, and if the final version is anything like this, we’d say some records are in real danger of being obliterated. The unit was said to be based on the X58 chipset and provide support for up to six graphics cards, 24GB of DDR3-1333 RAM (or 6GB of DDR3-1900/2000 using overclocked 2GB DIMMs) and a separated 12-phase power supply for the CPU. Interested yet?
Filed under: Desktops
by Darren Murph, posted Aug 27th 2008 at 7:20AM
One thing’s for sure: DLO’s pretty attached to its HomeDock brand, and evidently it could care less about just how confusing these naming schemes are to customers. Let’s clear some cobwebs real quick — this isn’t the HomeDock Pro, nor is it the HomeDock HD. Rather, it’s the HomeDock HD Pro, a glorious combination of the two (or something). Aimed at home theater enthusiasts and home installers alike, this upscaling iPod dock takes stored content to 720p or 1080i over HDMI, and you’ll also find an HDMI extension socket, optical digital audio port, RS-232 control connector and IR output for supporting universal remotes. Expect this one to set you back $399 when it arrives this fall. Full release after the jump.
DLO HomeDock HD Pro to be unveiled at CEDIA Expo 2008
Upscaling iPod dock lets custom installers add high-definition iPod playback to home integration networks
DENVER – High-definition is coming to the award-winning DLO HomeDock PRO with the unveiling of HomeDock HD PRO - the all-new on-TV entertainment dock lets custom installers integrate iPod functionality into home installations, letting customers view, select and enjoy ipod content directly on their HDTV. With HD upscaling technology and industry-standard connectivity, the HomeDock HD PRO is changing the way customers enjoy their home entertainment systems. The new HomeDock HD PRO will be shown in the DLO/Philips booth at CEDIA Expo in Denver (Booth #516), September 4-7, 2008.
Shipping in fall 2008, the HomeDock HD PRO upconverts iPod video to 1080i or 720p through an HDMI connection. With its optical digital audio output users are ensured a completely digital iPod experience. And, with both the industry standard connectivity (RS-232) and I.P., the HomeDock HD PRO makes it simple to give your customers exactly what they’ve been asking for - a seamless integration of their iPod into their custom home entertainment system with an easy to use graphical interface.
In addition to providing superior audio and video output, the new HomeDock HD PRO also features an HDMI extension, enabling connectivity of HDMI devices at shorter distances. The HomeDock HD PRO also includes IR output to enable integration with universal remote controls. Additionally, the enhanced on-TV interface of the HomeDock HD features album art in an icon-based visual flow format for an exceptional user experience.
The HomeDock HD PRO will be available in fall 2008. For more information, please visit www.dlo.com/homedockpro.
Filed under: Home Entertainment, Peripherals
by Darren Murph, posted Aug 27th 2008 at 8:22AM
It’s one thing to take good pictures. It’s another to show ‘em off on a good display. Epson Imaging Devices has just made official its new 4-inch high-resolution LTPS LCD, which is featured in the forthcoming P-6000 / P-7000 photo viewers. The diminutive display has an 80-degree viewing angle (from all sides) and covers 94% of the Adobe RGB color gamut. Built upon the Photo Fine Premia technology, Epson is hoping that this newfangled screen will find its way into digital cameras and PMPs so owners can be proud of playing back photo slideshows on the go. Funny thing though — we’re never told just how “high” high-resolution really is. Is the sky the limit, or what?
[Via Physorg]
Filed under: Displays
by Paul Miller, posted Aug 27th 2008 at 6:07AM
While the Vostro 2510 might be Dell’s primary bid for dual-use small business computers, that doesn’t mean they have to keep beating the rest of the Vostros with the ugly stick. The new Vostro A860 and A840 feature spiffed up looks and aggressive prices for emerging markets. Unfortunately, “emerging markets” means we won’t be getting these in the States for the time being. Both laptops are naturally light on specs, with 1GB of RAM, 160GB or 120GB hard drives, CD or DVD burners, WiFi and optional Bluetooth. The 15.6-inch A860 sports an “HD” resolution, while the 14.1-inch A840 runs at WXGA. Processors range from Celeron to Core 2 Duo, both laptops can be outfitted with Vista or Ubuntu, and they both weigh in around 5 pounds. Oh, and if you’re more of a desktop sort, Dell is also offering the new Vostro A180 and A100 desktops, with the A180 offering a range of specs and both OS choices, while the A100 sticks with an Intel Atom processor and Ubuntu. No word on price for any of these yet, since pricing will vary from country to country, but we might be looking at a new low for Dell in both categories.
Filed under: Desktops, Laptops
by Chris Ziegler, posted Aug 26th 2008 at 11:44PM
Well, here’s one we didn’t see coming: it seems that AT&T has wised up to the fact that Americans like their Symbian (well, at least a few of ‘em do, anyway) and wants to keep S60-equipped options on the table. Yes, granted, AT&T is a founding member of the Symbian Foundation, but the proof is in the pudding, and the last Nokia smartphone to land there was the N75 in May of last year — an eternity by mobile standards. More recently, the N75 grew up, got sexy, picked up some brushed metal, and emerged in Europe as the 6550; now, it’s surprisingly and unexpectedly been retooled as the 6650 for North American 3G spectrum. It’s got a 2.2-inch QVGA primary display, 160 x 128 secondary, 2-megapixel cam, AT&T Navigator (which means GPS), push-to-talk support, and HSDPA 850 / 1900 to compliment quadband EDGE. We don’t know exactly when it’s coming, but for S60 fans who cringe at the thought of having to blow several hundred on an unlocked set every time they want some fresh hardware, this should be welcome news.
[Thanks, Al and Oscar M.]
Filed under: cellphones, Handhelds
The Aiko hand by Dr. Trung is meant to augment our human ability, and the latest version is a far cry from the initial prototype designs. This revamped Aiko hand is now much more feminine (don’t worry, you don’t have to fork out extra dough for skin creams and moisturizers), featuring five movable fingers and a high level of dexterity. One would think that the next logical step would be feedback sensors. Hopefully this robot hand will be cheap enough in the near future to be incorporated into disabled folks for everyday use.
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