I’ve always loved the Case Logic brand because it has successfully fused function and style. I think this is why a lot of gadget owners choose to shelter their gadget babies into a Case Logic bag. From cellphones, cameras, PDAs, audio and video players… ah, it’s all in it. And the Case Logic line now becomes better as it recently launched a new set of digital camera bags. Yup, they’ve taken advantage of the PMA Convention to unveil the following brand series… Read more »
Thank goodness that I have not had to face this situation, and I am frantically crossing ALL of my fingers (if that’s even possible) that I would not have to find myself in such a bind – ever! Losing a laptop is not a remote possibility – it is an all-too-real possibility these days. While I am sure that you are quite vigilant when you have your laptop with you, you never know what might happen. One second you might be playing with your baby and the next, it might be gone! Read more »
Here’s another one for the Dept. of Want It! Let’s pretend for a moment that you haven’t read the title of the post; that you’ve just seen the picture of that pendant. What would you say it was? Obviously, it is a representation of a molecule of some kind, right? Read more »
I’m a little in between craving for this gadget OR just totally ignoring it. I like the attempt of a “hardware lock” where you have to press key combinaations in the actual USB Flash memory device, but, isn’t that what a keyboard is for (and an auto play file) does? Hmmm… Anyway, here is how it works… you plug the Locky device in and before it let’s data accessible you have to push those little lego like bricks to form your personal password. Aha, I knew you’d agree that it is more comfortable to punch the keyboard than those little buttons. Read more »
I almost chuckled but held back because I thought this is something to honor. Japan’s Eco-Products 2008 is a conference to watch as from it are commendable ideas to help Mother Earth recover from the onslaught of neglect. Read more »
Nintendo recently announced a new redesign for its Classic Controller peripheral for the Nintendo Wii. The new Class Controller Pro sports some noteworthy ergonomic and functional improvements. For example, both the ZL and ZR shoulder buttons ahve been relocated behind the L and R top buttons — similar to the should button layout of Sony’s Dual Shock cotrollers. The Classic Controller Pro now also have hand grips that also evoke the Dual Shock. Additionally, the connection cord to the Wii-mote has been moved from the bottom to the top of the controller. Nintendo said that it currently has no plans of releasing the Classic Controller Pro in the US but Read more »
Art Lebedev, the makers of the Optimus Maximus keyboard and the adorable Dos pillow are at it again. This time their creativity nerdery is leading to an awesome USB-Hub with Prism design, the Spectrus. So far this is just a concept, posted 2 weeks ago on the Art.Lebedev intranet. You can see how the whole concept processed over at the Art. Lebedev Spectrus page. Once more it seems like Art.Lebedev have an awesome concept, one for the Dept. of Want It!. The ultimate combination of design and geekery in one USB-Hub. Read more »
Microsoft has announced that it is officially discontinuing out of warranty support for the original Xbox, officially ending the Xbox’s eight and a half year cycle. The Xbox’s production was officially ended in 2006. According to the official Microsoft support site, all service repairs for the original Xbox video game systems “for which the warranty has expire will no longer be available.” Microsoft did say that other kinds of technical support, documentation and content will continue to be made available to customers through its web site. The company also said that original Xbox owners who need to have their units repaired and are still covered by the warranty can request Read more »
Here’s an interesting soon-to-be-manufactured device from Always Innovating. It’s a netbook that features a rotatable and detachable touchscreen, making it a pretty versatile unit both on the move and at home. Featuring an ARM OMAP3 processor from Texas Instruments, it uses a lot less energy than a standard system and, coupled with its two batteries (one in each section) it could offer up to 15 hours of use from a single charge. Read more »
Seen yesterday at the Manchester Arndale Apple Store. This really makes me want to laser etch my unibody MacBook Read more »
