Entries from November 2006

Linutop Small Desktop System

November 30th, 2006 · No Comments

Here is a desktop computer that makes the Mac Mini seem like a behemoth. The Linutop system here features an AMD Geode CPU and 256MB RAM. It runs Linux for an operating system with Firefox to browse the internet and Abiword to create your text documents. All of this at only 280 grams(.617 pounds).

Something like […]

Tags: Computer · Linux

Optimus 103 Keyboard With B&W Display

November 27th, 2006 · No Comments

With the holiday shopping season upon us comes the news of a graphical keyboard from Optimus. The 103 keyboard with “black and white” display is set to be available for pre-order on the 12th of December.
Important to point out, is that apparently the image above is not a fair representation of how the default icons […]

Tags: Hardware

Lite-On Turns Up The Heat For DVD Burn Speed

November 22nd, 2006 · 2 Comments

Lite-On is turning up the heat in the realm of DVD burning speeds. Their latest drive announced, the LH-20A1P is reported to be capable of burning an entire DVD in around 5 minutes. That is 20x for those keeping track. The LH-20A1P is compatible with all forms of DVD and CD burnable media, offers the […]

Tags: Computer

Cozy Tunes Speaker Pillow

November 22nd, 2006 · No Comments

From the “why didn’t I think of that” department comes the Cozy Tunes Speaker Pillow. It comes with a 3.5mm plug that will fit most portable media players such as your iPod, as well as the plugs in most computer sound cards. There is a built in speaker with volume control. It is available in […]

Tags: Audio

DotMobi Aims At Being Mobile DotCom

November 22nd, 2006 · No Comments

Reuters has an interview with the chief executive officer of the recently launched top-level domain .mobi. The goal of DotMobi is to provide a top-level domain for websites that are aimed squarely at mobile devices such as cellphones. They offer guidelines for website construction that will be compatible across the various mobile providers, thus hoping […]

Tags: Mobile

Shanling SCD-T200A CD Player

November 22nd, 2006 · No Comments

Sometimes in life there are things that many people just do not get. The Crave mention of the Shanling SCD-T200A CD Player illustrates one of things. The Shanling SCD-T200A CD Player is squarely aimed at audiophiles. Thus, the characterization of the Crave blog entry referring to the SCD-T200A as falling under the category of
some people […]

Tags: Audio

Big Ben LED Clock

November 21st, 2006 · No Comments

Straight out of the “bigger is better” club, is the Big Ben LED Clock. At over three feet long, this straight up massive but otherwise normal LED clock offers up plenty of opportunities for fun.
This reminds me of a travel coffee cup I have. It is normal in every way, except it is large enough […]

Tags: Gadget

ID Vault USB Security Device

November 21st, 2006 · No Comments

Are you concerned about identity theft, phishing, and other online scams? Interested in a product and service to help secure your identity for online transactions? The ID Vault USB Smart Card Security Device may be your answer. It is a USB dongle that helps protect your ID using Smart Card technology. To use it is […]

Tags: Security

Sudoku Hand-Held Game Gift Idea

November 21st, 2006 · No Comments

Are you addicted to Sudoku? Do you know someone who is? With the holiday season approaching, perhaps a hand-held version of the game would be a good gift idea.
This Sudoku hand-held game has many features:

* The ultimate numbers game
* Generates millions of puzzles
* […]

Tags: Gadget · Mobile

Samsung Indroducing Slimmest LCD

November 21st, 2006 · No Comments

Samsung has introduced the worlds slimmest LCD panel. The panel is .82mm (.032 inch) and is .07mm slimmer than the previous record. To put it in a more understandable way, it is no thicker than a credit card.
Samsung have also announced that they have developed a new method for putting panels together, resulting in a […]

Tags: Monitor · Tech Industry