Tactile Tech

Blog Suspended

2006-01-15T20:33:00.000Z

This blog is no longer maintained. This is due to work commitments.

A blog that is very much maintained is the GP2X blog at www.mygp2x.com and there will also be a blog for the Lego NXT system at some point.

Optimus Keyboard

2006-01-09T11:09:00.000Z

Every key of the Optimus keyboard is a stand-alone display showing exactly what it is controlling at this very moment.

Optimus is good for any layouts—Cyrillic, Ancient Greek, Georgian, Arabic—and so on to infinity: notes, numerals, special symbols, HTML codes, mathematical functions.

Up for sale on Feb. 1st. The price? No idea...

SanDisk Sansa

2006-01-09T11:01:00.000Z

"...the new e200 series is going to give Apple’s sexiest player cause for a few sleepless nights. For a start the flash memory based player is now the largest on the market, topping out at 6GB (it is also available in 2GB and 4GB capacities), it sports a larger screen (4.57cm verses 3.81cm) and – get this – plays video."

OQO 'Tablet' Model O1+

2006-01-09T10:58:00.000Z

The OQO Model 01+ has all the functionality of an ultraportable notebook computer, with a 1GHz processor, a 30GB hard drive, 512MB of RAM, color transflective display (for easy indoor and outdoor viewing), 802.11b wireless, a removable lithium-polymer battery, and FireWire™ and USB 2.0 ports. For input and navigation it includes thumb keyboard with TrackStik™ and mouse buttons as well as digital pen and thumbwheel.

The OQO Model 01+ computer is the most versatile computer to date. Standalone, it is as portable as a PDA. With the docking cable, it is no different than a laptop in its ability to connect to projectors and Ethernet networks. In the desktop stand with the docking cable, it is a desktop computer. As a Windows PC, the OQO computer moves seamlessly from one mode to the other with no synchronizing.

PSP As Remote Control for Honda Civic

2006-01-09T10:32:00.000Z

"Based on what was once a 94 Honda Civic, a pimped-up concept car has gone on show at CES in Las Vegas that allows you to control everything from opening the doors, turning on the lights and even driving it down the street all via the PSP and a Wi-Fi connection."

CCTV With Guns

2006-01-09T10:30:00.000Z

"Gun Control, by Scott Kildall, explores issues of both security and surveillance. Each of the four units incorporates a police-issue revolver and a video camera. As people move into the installation space, the cameras track the movement and the guns follow."

Sharp RD-CMP1000

2006-01-09T10:28:00.000Z

"Despite the fact that Sharp is a Japanese company, they have just unveiled a product for Korea: this is the RD-CMP1000. It's quite a special pocket dictionary (English, Japanese and Chinese) because it offers all the basic PDA functions (agenda, PIM manager) on top of e-book reading functions, MP3 player functions, an FM tuner, a voice recorder and a 1.3MP digital camera that shoots still pictures and video. Everything can be stored onto SD cards too."

Dell XPS 600 - World’s First Quad-SLI PC

2006-01-09T10:25:00.000Z

"The ability to run today’s hottest titles in extreme HD resolutions with all the eye candy turned on is absolutely amazing. Strap yourself in, because you are in for the ride of your life."

Fujifilm FinePix F470 First Impressions

2006-01-09T09:50:00.000Z

Digital Camera Info take a first look at the Fujifilm FinePix F470:

"The 6 megapixel Fujifilm FinePix F470 aims to hit the easy to use low end of the ultra-slim market. The F470’s 3.6 x 2.3 x 0.8-inch measurements are very compact and flat except for a slight curve for a right-hand grip. Besides its tiny frame, there isn’t much else distinctive about its looks. The F470 has a lightly brushed silver body constructed of plastic with a metal shell. The camera is pretty durable, but doesn’t wander much from tradition. The body has a 2.5-inch LCD screen but it only has 115,000 pixels. The movie mode has full resolution and a fast frame rate, but terrible audio and lacks zoom during recording.

The F470 has its pros and cons. The camera provides a 3x optical zoom lens with a wide f/2.8 aperture. The camera is mostly automatic with its 10 scene modes, an auto mode, and a manual mode that acts more like a Program mode. It has a decent burst mode and starts up in less than two seconds. It is extremely portable and includes 16 MB of internal memory. However, despite the presence of the auto mode, the auto focus system is difficult to maneuver and will potentially drive consumers crazy. Sometimes it focuses, sometimes it doesn’t – and because there’s no telling what it will do, this could be a deal breaker for many consumers. Well have a more in-depth analysis of the F470's capabilities when we publish our full review. The F470 is slated to ship in March for $279."

Kodak EasyShare Z650 First Impressions

2006-01-09T09:48:00.000Z

Digital Camera Info tale a first look at the Kodak EasyShare Z650:

"Kodak apparently strained to hit its price point with the EasyShare Z650, leaving out image stabilization and skimping on the LCD in favor of the lavish electronic viewfinder. We think that the real problem with the camera is its lack of custom white balance – the only piece missing from a very good manual control implementation and a Kodak Color Science Chip.

Still, the fundamental impression we take away from the Kodak EasyShare Z650 is one of sharp, low noise images, good color, and a very straightforward user interface. So far it looks promising; check back to see if further testing results seal the deal."

LEGO MINDSTORMS NXT

2006-01-06T09:30:00.000Z

LEGO MINDSTORMS NXT is a robotics toolset that provides endless opportunities for armchair inventors, robotics fanatics and LEGO builders ages 10 and older to build and program robots that do what they want. Building upon the success of the globally-renowned Robotics Invention System, the next generation of LEGO robotics is smarter, stronger and more intuitive than ever, leveraging new technologies and expanded sensor capabilities to add a level of sophistication to excite and challenge more experienced robot creators.

LEGO MINDSTORMS NXT includes 519 LEGO TECHNIC pieces, the NXT intelligent brick, touch, light, ultrasonic and sound sensors, 3 servo motors, Bluetooth, USB 2.0 cable and PC/MAC compatible programming software powered by LabVIEW from National Instruments.

LEGO MINDSTORMS NXT will be available at most toy and discount merchandise retailers, select consumer electronics retailers or online at www.LEGOshop.com in August 2006 and will have a suggested retail price of $249.99 (USD) and $ 379.99 (CAD). A special version for school and institutional use is also releasing later this year.

Baseball Cap LED Light

2006-01-06T09:28:00.000Z

Turn your baseball cap into a searchlight with 5 bright and light-weight LEDs. The LEDs clip to a cap tightly and use 2 CR2032 cell batteries.

Zicplay Slideplay

2006-01-05T10:02:00.000Z

Revolution is on the way! Zicplay presents SlideKey, the brand new opus of the range. OLED Screen, integrated coder, refillable battery... To discover urgently!

Main features

- Digital Audio Player (MP3 & WMA)
- Digital voice recorder
- USB storage device
- Memory : 256 MB, 512 MB, 1GB Optional built-in FM radio on 512MB and 1GB models

SunFlower Solar Power Station

2006-01-05T09:59:00.000Z

"Sunflower is a new home&office solution, that uses solar energy to generate electric power thru three built in standard sockets. That combined with a solar powered music system interacts and transforms common living spaces into enjoyable and sustainable living environments. The top solar panel receive energy thru the day and the rechargeable solar batteries keep your appliances working thru the night."

World's Most Complicated Watch

2006-01-05T09:41:00.000Z

The world's most complicated double-face watch, produced in a limited edition of 7.

Tour de l'Ile is the most complicated watch ever made, with a totally original combination of horological complications and astronomical indications composing a list of sixteen different points including a minute repeater, sunset time, perpetual calendar, second time zone, a tourbillon device, the equation of time and the representation of the night sky.

This exceptional calibre composed of 834 parts called for over 10,000 hours of research and development lavished on it by the designers, engineers and watchmakers of Vacheron Constantin.

Samsung Digimax L55W Review

2006-01-05T09:38:00.000Z

Trusted Reviews takes a look at the Samsung Digimax L55W:

"The Digimax L55W is a solidly made and well designed camera from a much-improved brand, offering a good specification and excellent performance at a bargain-basement price. The movie mode is good, the bizarre frames are just silly, however it is the wide-angle widescreen capability that really sets the L55W apart. There’s nothing else on the market that can do what this camera does. It’s just a shame that the image quality doesn’t live up to it."

Sony Cyber-shot M2

2006-01-05T09:36:00.000Z

The new Sony Cyber-shot DSC-M2 digital camera combines great quality digital still photography and impressive movie-shooting capabilities.

Featuring 5.1-megapixel resolution, a Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar lens and Sony's Real Imaging Processor circuitry, the camera offers outstanding image capture in either mode.

"We recognize that some people don't want to have separate imaging devices for their photos and video," said James Neal, director of digital imaging products at Sony Electronics. "Our new Cyber-shot has been specifically engineered for these people."

Designed for optimal photo taking and video making, the camera's vertical one-handed grip sits comfortably in the palm of your hand. With just a gentle push to the side of the LCD panel, the camera powers up, the 2.5-inch LCD screen flips out, and it is ready to shoot. Every moment becomes a full story with the camera's hybrid record mode. When you press the shutter release, you get more than a snapshot. The camera automatically records five seconds of video before snapping the picture and three seconds after. There is no longer a need to choose between stills and video - you can get both.

Sony Cyber-shot S-600

2006-01-05T09:34:00.000Z

There is more to consider when purchasing a digital still camera than pixels and price. Sony's new Cyber-shot DSC-S600 model offers that and more.
The new camera features six-megapixel resolution and a precision Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar lens with a 3x optical wide-angle (31 “ 93 mm) zoom, which is much wider than other cameras in its class, so everyone is sure to be in the shot. It has an advanced feature set engineered to deliver focused, properly exposed pictures in a snap.

"In addition to its impressive six megapixels, it's a camera with intelligence, helping you to capture every special moment without concern about complex camera settings," said James Neal, director of digital imaging products at Sony Electronics.

The RFID Zapper

2006-01-05T09:29:00.000Z

The German branch (privacy activists) of the global guerrilla innovation network has developed a simple solution that converts a standard film camera into a short range RFID zapper. This system:

"...copies the microwave-oven-method, but in a much smaller scale. It generates a strong electromagnetic field with a coil, which should be placed as near to the target-RFID-Tag as possible. The RFID-Tag then will recive a strong shock of energy comparable with an EMP and some part of it will blow, most likely the capacitator, thus deactivating the chip forever."

NeXfit BK-A6 Gaming Exercise Bike

2006-01-05T09:21:00.000Z

Super-light aluminum frame with pneumatic resistance control system, which uses air pressure to adjust exercise levels, together with a force feed back system, which delivers 16 different shock levels according to collisions and explosions in any PC game

Online Health Manager, which accumulates user's exercise records and its levels after each game for accurate health management.

cableyoyo

2006-01-04T18:43:00.000Z

The essence of cableyoyo is its true, clean coiling capacity. Neatly spiraling cord on a single plane, it evenly stores up to 6 feet of cord within the smallest amount of space possible. The flat spiral also protects the condition of the wire, so that it is straight and manageable when needed for use. Cableyoyo's streamlined case makes it convenient for transporting, or for tucking out of sight, between your digital products. Cableyoyo is a multipurpose device designed for both stationary and mobile use.

Dell 3007WFP Flat Panel Monitor

2006-01-03T17:21:00.000Z

30" of LCD heaven, available from 5th January in the US. 'nuff said.

Free-1 (Alpine White) Skype Phone

2006-01-03T17:03:00.000Z

Free-1 is an advanced USB phone specially made for active Skype users.

With lightweight and stylish design, it is a lot more fun using Skype!

Programmablebuttons provides users with higher level of convenience. It allows users to have better control of Skype and make SkypeOut calls via the keypad. Ten different ring tones alert users of incoming calls. Other functions include volume control, mic mute, speed dial, and LED light indication. Free-1 allows you to contact people around theworld for free.

Samsung S800, S600, S500 Digital Cameras

2006-01-03T16:58:00.000Z

Introducing the "S" Series of Point & Shoot cameras.

The 'S' series comes with an Effect Key allowing the user to adjust the colour of the photos being taken and also add various creative effects. The range also has an easy mode dial that allows the user to move between portrait, night pictures, and movies, swiftly, depending on the situation.

The 'S' series has a larger LCD screen for clearer picture quality. Printing out pictures is easy via PictBridge which enables an image to be printed directly to a connected compatible printer - without a PC.

Features:

- 5, 6, and 8 megapixels, all with 3x optical zoom - Easy and quick operation - Ergonomic design with camera grip - Large and Vivid TFT LCD (2.4 inch)

Canon IXUS 750 Review

2006-01-03T16:56:00.000Z

Digital Camera Buyer Magazine review the Canon IXUS 750 awarding 4/5:

"With good looks and a solid features base, this is a reliable camera both for beginners and for slightly more advanced users."

Pros:

- Stylish compact design
- Excellent image quality
- One-touch direct printing

Cons:

- No manual exposure adjustment
- No true wide-angle setting

Read more in the winter #39 issue of Digital Camera Buyer Magazine.

Alienware M3400 Laptop

2006-01-03T15:33:00.000Z

"The Alienware M3400 is a 14-inch widescreen laptop weighing in at 4.5 pounds pretty reasonable for an ultra portable. And just like Alienware is known for this baby still packs a punch. Built on an Intel Centrino Processor this portable included a built-in 1.3 megapixel webcam for video chats, an Intel Extreme integrated graphics card, a 5.1 surround system, PCMCIA, a 4-in-1 memory card reader and 3.5 hours of battery life."

Studio-Quality Triode-Tube iPod Speakers

2006-01-03T15:32:00.000Z

Using superior analog technology all but lost in today’s common digital electronics, this is the first tube-based iPod® speaker system, producing a luxurious warmth and clarity prized by audiophiles and previously difficult to reproduce outside of custom-built amplifiers of a handful of live musicians. Developed and built by German audio technicians, the system consists of an aluminum-encased amplifier housing four powerful Class-A tubes which glow gently as they generate warm, low-octave sound that is virtually distortion-free, considered by audiophiles to be the most pleasing to the human ear.

Canon PowerShot S80 Review

2006-01-03T15:16:00.000Z

DesignTechnica review the Canon PowerShot S80:

"I liked this camera. Although a bit bulkier than many point-and-shoot digicams on the market, it’s small enough to fit into a jacket pocket. And at 9.6 ounces, it won’t weigh you down. Photo quality was quite good with very accurate colors, something you expect from Canon cameras. Focusing and response time were excellent. I enjoyed the wide angle but definitely found myself hungering for a bit more on the telephoto side, especially since I had just spent some time with the 24-120mm Sony DSC-R1, a great camera that costs twice as much. Still the PowerShot S80 has a lot going for it. Other than the issues detailed here, it was 'just right.'"

Colecovision To Go

2006-01-03T11:23:00.000Z

"The classic Colecovision has now been made portable! While making it I remembered (or remembered how I forgot) how advanced it is compared to an Atari 2600, or even an Intellivision for that matter. Heck, its processor is quite a bit faster than a Nintendo's even! Had the gaming crash not ended this console's life who knows what might have happened?"

Stackable Cars

2006-01-03T11:21:00.000Z

This project comprises the design and build of a concept car which re-invents the car as a designed object, and redefines the user's relationship to the car and to the city. To take the design process "out of the box," the prototype will be designed from a new perspective: that of architecture. The project is led by architect Frank O. Gehry and General Motors. The final show car will be presented in 2006.

Black & Decker SS925 Storm Station

2006-01-03T11:18:00.000Z

This all-in-one rechargeable power source/radio/light features:

- Detachable and Rechargeable Flashlight
- Integral Room Light illuminates immediate area
- 25 Watt Power Source to operate low wattage devices
- AM/FM/TV Audio/Weather-Band Radio
- Built in Locator Light that automatically turns on when the power goes out

$99.00 at Amazon with free Super Saver Shipping.

The All-In-One Card

2006-01-03T11:11:00.000Z

Chandan says: "Read it as my pet peeves about today's iPods or mobile phones - cant keep them in a wallet, limited storage, limited processing capability, need for a charger, monopolistic service providers who try to squeeze every pennies out of your pocket for silly things like incoming calls.... I am just tossing an idea, catch it and build it if you want :-)"

Well, we want one...

Kodak V570 Dual Lens Review

2006-01-03T11:08:00.000Z

Digital Camera Info review the Kodak V570 Dual Lens:

"The Kodak EasyShare V570 was designed to be stylish and sleek, but was also designed to survive in a purse or pocket. The metal construction on this 5 megapixel digital camera makes it durable and its metal lens cover protects the lenses better than most. The V570 is the world’s first digital camera with two lenses on the body. The Kodak Retina dual lens technology was developed to give users of skinny cameras a lot more zoom than can normally fit in non-extending lenses. Indeed, the EasyShare V570 uses a 23mm wide lens and a 39-117mm zoom lens to give point-and-shooters a combined 5x of zoom power. Users can tweak the zoom in the movie mode as well as the still recording modes – which all happen to be very automatic. There are 21 scene modes that will please everyone from the genealogist (Text mode) to the museum curator (Museum/Manner) to the high schooler (Portrait and Self-Portrait) to the NASCAR fan (Panning Shot). There is also a very cool Panorama mode that automatically stitches three pictures together within the camera. Most models that include a panorama mode don’t stitch the pictures together until they are loaded into editing software."

EyeBud

2006-01-03T11:07:00.000Z

Bellevue-based eMagin Corp. has developed a wearable headset system that plugs into Apple Computer's portable media device and displays video from it in front of one eye, using optical technology designed to give the picture a higher resolution and make it appear larger than on the iPod's screen.

Gary Jones, president and CEO of eMagin Corp. of Bellevue, demonstrates his company's new wearable display for video iPods. Using the EyeBud headset is akin to watching a 105-inch display from 12 feet away. "Suddenly you've got this big-screen, movie-screen, home-theater experience wherever you are," he says.

Kodai Djinns

2006-01-03T10:57:00.001Z

Wireless Interaction Technology (WIT) was a result of a special project by the Research and Development team at Ir-Vonline.com LTD. who invented the most economical method of wireless communication between PC and products.

By using WIT, these Yo-Yos can receive messages from other YoYos and respond immediately to commands. There is no need of any manual connection.

Basically, wireless gaming Yo-Yos!

Erasable Shower Note Tablet

2006-01-03T10:57:00.000Z

Record all your big shower-induced thoughts on our reuseable note tablet. Waterproof crayons (included) capture the flow of your creative ideas, to-do lists, and more for easy transport to and from the bathroom. Complete with crayon caddy and suction cup mounts.

SidewaysBike

2006-01-03T10:56:00.000Z

Left to Right balance is what people are most familiar with and is the primary balance used for riding a regular bicycle or indeed flying a plane. In the case of flying a plane there is a visual supplement to left to right balance provided by the observation of the horizon line. Front to Back balance has very little visual input and is the primary balance used in riding a surfboard, windsurfer and snowboard. Front to Back balance is a finer instrument than Left to Right balance and offers a greater degree of artistic feedback. This bicycle is ridden sideways and is balanced by using human Front to Back balance. This bicycle uses Front and Rear steering.

Super Mario 3 Scarf

2006-01-03T10:55:00.000Z

hellebelle says "it is FINISHED and presented to the boy. it's knit with stockinette, and the characters are stitched on using duplicate stitch. the black yarn is malabrigo, and the other colours are various superwashes."
Nice!

Desktop Cradle for i-mate K-JAM

2005-12-30T11:02:00.000Z

BoxWave's Desktop Cradle is a USB cradle that is specifically designed for your i-mate K-JAM.

It comes with everything you need to synchronize and charge your i-mate K-JAM to your computer. Also includes an A/C adapter cable for quicker charging time! Perfect for home, office, or frequent secondary locations.

SIGMA HDTV 5 USB v1

2005-12-30T10:59:00.000Z

Features:

- Over-the-air high definition TV broadcast reception
- 5th generation VSB demodulator implemented
- Time-shift function for live broadcasts
- Dolby digital surround sound
- Plug and play thru USB2.0 port
- Ideal solution for viewing HDTV shows with laptops
- iEPG(Internet Electronics Program Guide) support
- Auto power off mode support
- Convenient remote control

Olympus Stylus 600 Review

2005-12-30T10:56:00.000Z

The Imaging Resource review the Olympus Stylus 600:

"As the latest in that company's "Stylus" line of compact digital cameras, the 6-Mp, 3x-zoom Olympus Stylus 600 Digital is to my mind one of the best Stylus Digital models to date. Its body design is trim and compact, with a button-based interface simpler than that found on earlier models. It offers the same water resistance that makes the rest of the Stylus line so practical for go-anywhere photography, and sports a big, beautiful 2.5-inch LCD monitor to view your photos on. While the LCD on the Stylus 600 does much better than average in bright sunlight, and offers a wider than average viewing angle, I do wish that Olympus had kept an optical viewfinder for low light shooting. That quibble aside, the Olympus Stylus 600 is a very capable, highly portable point & shoot camera, with good image quality, a better than average lens, and a unique help system that won't leave you stranded. Its point & shoot simplicity and 24 preset Scene modes make it easy for even novice users to bring home great-looking photos."

Nokia N90 Review

2005-12-30T10:55:00.000Z

Avec Mobile review the Nokia N90:

"The Nokia N90 is an excellent camera phone (or camcorder phone), but its extensive functionality comes with a price tag. When you add up the price of an advanced smartphone to a price of a basic digital camera, you have the N90. That probably means that you won't find this product in every other pocket at your local shopping mall, but the attention is all yours when you whip this phone out of your pocket."

Motorities Sony PSP Case

2005-12-30T10:42:00.000Z

Made from brown cotton with sand brown cotton canvas and cowhide trim, this protective holder for the Sony PSP has a pocket to hold two extra UMD's (Universal Media Disc) and strap fasteners on the back to allow the case to be angled for hands free viewing of movies.

Circuitboard Coasters

2005-12-29T22:42:00.000Z

These tube coasters provide the perfect cushion for your favorite beverage. A set of six assorted colored circuitboard coasters comes in an attractive tin with a circuit board top. Each coaster measures 3.75" in diameter. Please note that designs will vary from set to set as each is constructed of different circuitboards!

Radio Toaster

2005-12-29T22:40:00.000Z

This space-saving device is the only toaster to combine fully customizable toasting options with a built-in FM radio for convenient news, traffic, or music as you prepare breakfast. The electronic temperature sensor automatically adjusts toasting time based on the unit’s internal temperature for consistent results. The silver brushed-metal housing features easy-to-read radio controls and multiple toasting settings, including Bagel and Thaw, as well as six thermostat levels (from Low to High). The lift lever is higher than most, bringing toasted items to a convenient level above the surface of the extra-wide slots for easy retrieval. Built-in cord storage makes putting the toaster/radio away simple and clutter-free, and a slide-out crumb tra y allows for quick cleanup. Includes an adjustable antenna. Plugs into AC. 8 3/4" H x 11" W x 6 1/2" D. (6 lbs.)

iWoofer for iPods

2005-12-29T22:37:00.000Z

Introducing iWoofer, the fresh and radical iPod speaker system. iWoofer is designed to make a striking impression for the eye as well as the ear, with unique combination of features like downfiring subwoofer and the smallest ipod speaker with radio. iWoofer distinctive sci-fi yet friendly looks matches your fun loving lifestyle and let you share with all to enjoy.

- iPod dock with charging and synchronization
- 2.1 Subwoofer speaker system with digital amplifier and bass control
- FM radio with auto scan tuning, preset station and last station memory
- Telescopic antenna
- Blue halo lamp
- AC or battery powered (4 AA)
- USB
- Audio in

Imation 4GB Micro Hard Drive

2005-12-29T22:29:00.000Z

Imation 4GB Micro Hard Drive: Still Micro on the Outside, More Giga on the Inside. With a unique padlock design, the Imation Micro Hard Drive features a flexible USB connector that locks directly into the drive and can be easily used to clip the storage device to a belt loop or keychain.

The Micro Hard Drive encompasses a hard disk drive smaller than the size of a quarter - but powerful enough to quickly and easily store 4GB of information.

MediaStreet eMotion

2005-12-29T22:14:00.000Z

The eMotion 7" MultiMedia Digital Picture Frame DVD Player is an all-in-one multimedia digital frame for viewing still photos, digital videos, movies and much, much more. Including accessories to stylize your frame or utilize as a portable entertainment center when traveling.

Jewelry Type MP3P 'Pebble'

2005-12-29T22:10:00.000Z

[AVING-KOREA] EZAV has introduced its new tiny pendant-type MP3P ‘pebble’ with 24g. As the model name signifies, it is tiny one that weighs merely 24g. Now the pendant type is available and the company said that it will release a clip-type model in the near future. The company executive said that since it is going to be tough in the market with just MP3P, they consider developing a convergence model with PMP and DMB. It comes in three colors: white, black and orange. It will retail at 129,000(KRW) for 512MB and 159,000(KRW) for 1GB.

SONY DSC-N1 Review

2005-12-29T22:07:00.000Z

A Digital Eye review the SONY DSC-N1:

"Sony's 8-megapixel compact camera stands out from the rest. It's ideal for shooting and sharing. The 3x optical zoom Carl Zeiss lens creates sharp images. The huge 3" touch-screen LCD monitor is slightly recessed to help avoid scratches. At first I wasn't too sure of a touch-screen on a small camera, but after some use it's great. You can navigate much quicker, the buttons on the touch-screen are large enough that you rarely miss them. The screen can be made larger due to the fact that you don't have all these other buttons on the back of the camera fighting for real estate."

Kensington's Stereo Dock for iPod Reviewed

2005-12-29T22:02:00.000Z

Pocketnow review Kensington's Stereo Dock for iPod:

"For what the dock does, it's awesome. I don't need a 'media center' in my living room when I can bring my iPod down stairs and pump the tunes through my Wave Radio's awesome speakers. However, based on what it does, its price point, and the accessories it competes with in this space, the Dock is over priced. For just a few dollars more, DLO Home Dock, with remote, pumps an iPod Video signal to your TV, so you can watch videos, slideshows, etc. as well as listen to audio through your stereo speakers."

iMouse

2005-12-29T13:47:00.000Z

"I build my own radio-transmitter for my Shuffle, I nicknamed it 'iMouse'. It works quite easy, there is a power switch on the bottom to turn it on. Just press play on the Shuffle and tune your radio to the right frequency. The range is about 100 to 150 meters.(500 feet) Now I can enjoy my Shuffle on my car stereo."

Acecad Acecat Flair

2005-12-29T11:29:00.000Z

Trusted Reviews take a look at the Acecad Acecat Flair and conclude:

"The pen might not be mightier than the mouse when it comes to Windows navigation, and I'd hesitate to recommend it for game playing as well, but this little graphics tablet is a fantastic tool for when you want to indulge your creative side.

Better still, at £39.95 it's moving graphics tablets into PC World impulse buy and stocking filler territory. It's cheap, cheerful and all the better for it. Can I have one for Christmas please?"

Sony Cyber-Shot DSC-R1 Review

2005-12-29T11:11:00.000Z

Design Technica review the Sony Cyber-Shot DSC-R1:

"The DSC-R1 took great photos—as a $999 10-megapixel camera should. I highly recommend it for anyone who doesn’t want to spend a small fortune on lenses or doesn’t have any to begin with. The camera isn’t perfect but none are—it is heavy and a wider focal length would be a nice bonus. It’s also not as fast as a D-SLR with slower frames-per-second rate and response time. Still it is an excellent camera--and one of the best that arrived in 2005."

Jerry Can Shoulder Bags

2005-12-28T14:03:00.000Z

"After reading a post in MakeZine about Kanita shoulder bags (also in Gizmodo, & DesignSpotter), I was inspired to make three shoulder bags from 4.7 liter jerry cans for Christmas presents this year. The Kanita bags sell for a whopping €89, which works out to CDN$123 or US$105!! Granted if I took my labour into account, I would have to charge about that much too. But, as a DIY project, it works out to less than CDN$10 to make each of these."

Nikon AF-S Nikkor 18 - 200 mm f/3.5-5.6G DX ED VR

2005-12-28T12:49:00.000Z

A hands-on production model test by Ken Rockwell:

"It's a wonder for all it does. Nikon has been making lenses under the Nikkor name since 1932 and been around 15 years longer than that. They know what they are doing in optics more than in any other of their other ventures. Nikkor lenses are the reason we shoot Nikon cameras. I've never understood the logic of amateurs who use off-brand lenses. As a casual student of lens design I know that lenses are far, far more than simple focal length range and aperture."

Cyberhome PMP 7000

2005-12-28T12:46:00.000Z

The CyberHome PMP 7000. Attractive, Functional & Powerful. This Personal Media Player has a 7” wide screen display, built-in stereo speakers and support for a myriad of file formats. An exceptional portable solution for entertainment anywhere you want!

MIDI Plug Keychain

2005-12-28T12:44:00.000Z

Here's a keychain created from a male or female MIDI plug attached to a split ring via a 10 gauge wire terminal.

Packaged in a small static bag, it's the perfect gift for electronic musicians. Honest :)

Kodak EasyShare P880 Review

2005-12-27T12:42:00.000Z

DCRP review the Kodak EasyShare P880:

"Despite a few annoyances, the P880's positives far outweigh its negatives, and it gets an easy recommendation. If you want more wide-angle in your life, you should definitely take a look at this camera."

Canon EOS Digital Rebel XT Review

2005-12-27T12:41:00.000Z

Creative Pro look at the Canon EOS Digital Rebel XT:

"If you're shopping for an entry-level SLR, you may be tempted to save money by going with the original Rebel. I recommend you buy the XT instead. The performance improvements in the XT are definitely worth $100 and the hassle cause by a smaller camera body. Speedy startup, and the lack of lock-up during writing, means you'll have a much smoother workflow when shooting.

As with its predecessor, the groundbreaking Rebel, the Rebel XT delivers the best price/performance camera value I know of."

Sony IPELA SNC-MZ25P

2005-12-26T11:45:00.000Z

Trusted Reviews take a look at the Sony IPELA SNC-MZ25P IP-Cam:

"With the SNC-MZ25P Sony is offering a lot for your money and the camera compares extremely well with similar PTZ models from companies such as Axis and JVC. Image quality is variable but very good overall and the range of features and options this camera delivers makes it particularly good value and a fine choice for general surveillance operations."

Samsung D600 Slider Review

2005-12-22T10:33:00.000Z

High Praise at Mobile Burn for the Samsung D600 Slider:

"Samsung's SGH-D600 is a phone that is oh so close to being perfect. The camera takes some really beautiful photos, the display is magnificent, the slider form factor works well, it has quad band GSM support, and a host of other wonderful traits. But it also has one glaring problem: the T9 speed. Granted, that's not as bad a not being able to make calls or something, but for many people, texting is a way of life. It will be a slower way of life if they use the D600.

But if you can get past that, I'm certain that you will love the well thought out user interface and physical design that the D600 offers. Even if you are prone to sending a lot of SMS, all of the wonderful attributes of the D600 might be enough to make you forget about the T9 speed. The D600 really is that good, otherwise."

USB Microscope

2005-12-22T10:29:00.000Z

Once plugged in you have the ability to view items at up to 200x magnification on you computer screen. How cool is that. So you can grab screen shots of your subjects and email or input directly into, lets say essay or project papers. There is also an option to make videos or time-lapse movies.

This would be ideal for the kids or could even find use with students everywhere. Every classroom should have one.

Sonnet iPod USB Power Adapters

2005-12-22T10:27:00.000Z

Need to charge your iPod, but hate the hassle of firing up your computer? Sonnet's iPod USB Power Adapters offer a simply fast way to charge your iPod anywhere there's a power outlet. It's easier to use than a computer to charge your iPod, and you don't need to wait for it to start up! Just plug in the power adapter, and then connect the included cable between it and your iPod (iPod shuffle connects without the cable) — now you can charge your iPod just about everywhere.

Evesham Mini PC Plus Review

2005-12-22T10:25:00.000Z

Trusted Reviews take a look at the Evesham Mini PC Plus:

"As a stylish, small desktop machine there is nothing wrong with the Mini PC, but I would imagine that most people, myself included, would like to be able to use this as a full Media Centre PC. Without surround sound output it’s not really suited as a main system though it might suffice for a secondary one. Ultimately it’s the price that would put the breaks on me buying one. At £699.00 inc VAT it’s £200 more expensive than a Mac mini that has both Wi-Fi and Bluetooth included. The Mac does have a slower CPU, but it also has a dedicated graphics chipset.

This is why my positive initial impressions of the Evesham Mini PC didn’t last but I can still see many buying it because of its looks and size. However, I’d recommend hanging on for the next generation of machines which will hopefully rectify the issues, such as surround sound, lack of TV Out and possibly even use a dual-core processor."

Toshiba TS803 Review

2005-12-22T10:23:00.000Z

Trusted Reviews take a look at the Toshiba TS803:

"This is the second 3G phone we’ve seen from Toshiba recently and it’s the second one we’re not too keen on. While it makes an admirable stab at combining personal entertainment with communications in the end it feels like too much of a compromise on too many counts.

It may be well-built, easy to use and have every feature you can possibly think of. It might be available for free from a tariff of £30 per month. But it’s also too big, doesn’t have proper video calling features and its MP3 capabilities seem poorly thought out."

Nikon D200 Review

2005-12-22T09:21:00.000Z

Ken Rockwell reviews the Nikon D200:

"The D200 is essentially the electronic guts of the D2X in a compact package. The D2X is a world leader in performance. I never got a D2X because it was too big and heavy. I ordered a D200 the day it came out. Much of the image processing DSP and menus and features of the D2X are in the D200.

The D200 is fast, smooth and quiet. Unlike my D1H, the D200 makes little noise and little vibration. It doesn't feel as macho when you use it, which will allow you to shoot in more places and get less vibration. At five frames per second it just hummed along sweetly, compared to my bigger cameras which always felt like something was going to come flying out from the greater vibration and noise."

Fujifilm FinePix S5600 Review

2005-12-22T09:18:00.000Z

CNet Asia review the Fujifilm FinePix S5600:

"We were generally satisfied with the quality of images taken with the mini-SLR camera.

With an impressive range of ISO 64 to 1,600, the camera made it possible to achieve high-quality images even in very low-lighting conditions. Coupled with the anti-blur mode, we were gently pleased with the outcome. Images were taken with minimal noise even in low-light settings. On most occasions, blurriness of the images caused by movement of the object or user was minimized. It's, however, important to note that the problem was not fully solved. Traces of blurriness were still spotted."

Fujifilm USB Drive

2005-12-21T08:23:00.000Z

The Fujifilm USB Drive is a revolutionary way to save, share, and store files. While it's big enough to hold hundreds of photos, documents, presentations, MP3s, and more, it's small enough to fit in the palm of your hand. And it is easy to use. Simply plug it into any USB port and it's ready to go. A computer instantly recognizes it as a removable drive. No software, cables, batteries, or electricity is required, making it the most convenient removable storage solution on the market today.

Robotic Guitar Tuner

2005-12-20T10:05:00.000Z

The String Master Guitar Tuner is unlike any guitar tuner you've ever used. Our robotic technology makes our guitar tuner the easiest and most fun to use guitar tuner available. String Master Robotic guitar tuner is the cutting edge in guitar tuner technology.

The String Master robotic guitar tuner is simply the most amazing guitar tuner ever invented. All you do is hold String Master on each tuning peg and pluck the string. String Master listens to the sound and its powerful gear motor actually turns the peg for you until that string is tuned to perfect pitch.

String Master uses advanced microprocessor technology to sample the sound several times, eliminating harmonics and overtones that plague other tuners and lead to inaccurate tuning. This makes String Master far superior to other guitar tuners.

Gigabyte g-Smart PDA

2005-12-20T10:03:00.000Z

Gigabyte launches the first PDA phone featuring TV. The built-in Microsoft Windows Mobile 5.0 provides the best PDA and PIM (Personal Information Management) solutions for business persons .

Besides basic PDA phone functions, g-Smart is equipped with Bluetooth, Wi - Fi and comprehensive English-Chinese two way electronic dictionary. Moreover, the analog TV , up-to-date PAPAGO G10 navigation system and a free 256MB Mini SD card are apt to enrich your leisure life.

Sanyo Xacti 'E-Series' E6

2005-12-20T09:59:00.000Z

Presenting the first model of the Xacti 'E-Series' from SANYO.

The new E6 is a compact digital camera capable of capturing both still and moving images in a camera which features a whopping 3 inch LCD screen – the largest in its class!

Iomega XL Series Storage

2005-12-20T09:54:00.000Z

Consolidate and protect data across multiple platforms with this cost-effective alternative to general-purpose servers.

- Iomega Network Attached Storage (NAS)
- servers increase network capacity (160GB - 1.6TB), enhance performance and maximize data availability.
- Reliable
- RAID data protection
- Cost-efficient
- advantageous pricing compared to general purpose servers.
- Flexible
- Works with Windows, Mac Novell and Linux/UNIX clients

Acer Ferrari Series Monitors

2005-12-20T09:51:00.000Z

Celebrating the victorious partnership between Acer and Scuderia Ferrari, the Ferrari series of monitors is packed with the latest technology, inspired by passion.

Features:

- 8ms Ultra response time
- AV and TV input
- Digital input (DVI)
- Glare type panel
- Rear-Cable management
- Kensington lock slot
- Built-in speakers
- PC and Mac compatible
- Metallic Stand
- VESA wall-mountable
- Technical sensibility with stylish ingenuity
- Fully automatic auto-tune feature
- High-brightness LCD
- Friendly OSD user interface

Pom-Pom Light Dimmers

2005-12-20T09:47:00.000Z

IFM's patent pending electronic textile POM POM magically senses your touch. Gently touch the soft, fuzzy POM POM to dim and adjust the light levels in any room.

The POM POM is made with proprietary electronic textiles. All you feel is the soft fuzzy textile, no hidden buttons or switches.

IFM's POM POM is antimicrobial and stain resistant.

Ear Light

2005-12-19T10:47:00.000Z

Here's a handy 'flashlight' designed to be placed around your ear. It uses a tiny white LED to send out a powerful illuminating beam of light. The maker, Gentos, says that it's just great for those occasions when you need to work on your computer late at night or to fix bait to a hook when fishing.

Head-Mounted Display from Orange

2005-12-19T10:06:00.000Z

The question is, do they make you feel sick like most others after prolonged use? Also, do you still look like an idiot in public? We need to be told.

Xtreme64 Dual Core Notebook

2005-12-19T10:02:00.000Z

Introducing the Xtreme 64, the worlds first notebook with a Dual Core AMD Athlon 64 X2 processor for blistering application performance. From artwork design to video editing, the dual core processor will make sure that your system stays responsive when taking care of the most complex multiple tasks. The Xtreme 64 delivers true multi-tasking, allowing you to switch from one program to another without waiting for the computer to catch up.

For Gamers the Xtreme 64 features NVIDIA's GeForce Go 7800 graphics as standard. Having the most powerful mobile graphics accelerator under your bonnet with 256MB RAM and 16 pixel pipelines will ensure that even the latest games look their best wherever you are. Take the optional AMD Athlon 64 FX-57 to boost your fps even further.

SCOTTeVEST 237D Jacket Review

2005-12-19T09:59:00.000Z

Pocket Now have got their hands on a SCOTTeVEST 237D Jacket and conclude:

"Once again, I think that this is one of the best jackets Scott has produced - I prefer it to the Sport Tec mostly because of the sleeve ends. It's comfortable, light, and makes it easy to manage all your pieces and parts. While it may not cover you in the deep winter, it is roomy enough to combo with say, a hoody or sweater. As I've said before, if you are in the market for a jacket, or even just looking for another way to pack your gear with you, one can't really go wrong with this new line."

Micro Dwellings

2005-12-19T09:16:00.000Z

MICRO DWELLINGS is a system for making low cost dwellings of variable sizes for any number of persons.It consists of movable housing modules that can form different configurations on land, on water and under water. The system allows for a diversity of materials as well as changes and adaptations.

The MICRO DWELLINGS are modular, can be scaled up and down, and expand and grow together with other systems into small communities. The MICRO DWELLINGS can be built onto rooftops of existing buildings or be suspended from a bridge or a wall. The modules can be mounted on wheels to become mobile or be connected to form floating constructions. As is the case with the version shown, they can also be made as watertight, amphibian houses that can be completely submerged or partly elevated to the water surface.

Canon EF-S 17-85mm f4~5.6 IS USM Review

2005-12-18T21:45:00.000Z

The Canon EF-S 17-85mm f4~5.6 IS USM is reviewed at Camera Labs:

"Indeed one of the conclusions we made of the 17-85m EF-S is just how good value it makes the 18-55mm look. This optionally bundled lens may have basic build quality and specification, but it's small, light, performs surprisingly well and best of all is cheap, cheap, cheap.

Ultimately if you can accept its optical issues and the fact it will only ever work on EF-S compatible bodies, there's a lot going for the 17-85mm EF-S. It's far from perfect, but remains one of the best general purpose lenses for owners of EF-S compatible bodies, and as such comes recommended. We will update this review when new EF-S bodies become available."

Canon Powershot A620 Digital Camera Review

2005-12-18T21:42:00.000Z

Canon Powershot A620 gets a review at Digital Camera Review:

"The Canon Powershot A620 is another excellent entry into the market from Canon. Along with its 5 megapixel brother, it makes an excellent upgrade to the model that it replaces, the A95. The DIGIC II processor makes for a much better shooting experience with quicker operation and better battery life. A larger LCD and a longer optical zoom also make this replacement attractive. The shooting modes of the camera are impressive as well, with multiple degrees of manual control and the fun My Colors mode (you can take a picture of your car in a different color).

Image quality is excellent with good sharpness, accurate color, and well-controlled noise. The camera achieves focus quickly, starts up quickly, cycles between shots quickly. The high-quality movie mode (640x480 at 30 fps) is impressive as well."

Carbon-fibre nano Case

2005-12-18T10:51:00.000Z

The Nano case is made from real aerospace carbon fiber, aluminum, and stainless steel screws.

Also includes stainless steel belt clip, a protective clear cling-on screen protector, and assembly tool.

The Groovetube

2005-12-18T10:31:00.000Z

Groovetube requires no batteries, external power source or fancy gadgetry to work. It channels the light from todays info-mercials, reality TV shows and advertising and difuses it to an active matrix of moving colored squares of light. As the imagery on the television screen moves and changes, so does the grid of colored squares on the Groovetube. You just stick the thing on and the TV does the rest.

The e-Bode Deckhouse

2005-12-16T10:49:00.000Z

MODABODE has designed the e-BODE, a stunning new housing product for the 21st century.

An e-BODE is modernist, stylish and flexible. It will delight a generation of design-orientated consumers seeking a luminous modern living space with architectural integrity.

An e-BODE consists of prefabricated, modular units that are constructed in a factory to ensure a finish of the highest quality. An e-BODE is ordered with ease and manufactured in a few weeks. The modules arrive at your site on a flat-bed truck, ready to be positioned on the foundations.

Casio G-Shock MR-G

2005-12-16T10:45:00.000Z

The Casio G-Shock MR-G (MRG-7100BJ) features a radio controlled chronograph and solar dial.

The Case and the Band are made from Titanium and the surface is double hardened. The glass is pure sapphire. The new Casio G-Shock is waterproof up to 20 atmospheres.

Logitech G7 Mouse Review

2005-12-16T10:43:00.000Z

Design Technica review the Logitech G7 Mouse and find:

"The Logitech G7 Gaming Mouse is a first class performer all around. While the battery life is notably poor, the extremely quick swapping setup easily compensates for the annoyance. The SetPoint software detects specific games, and changes the resolution profile accordingly. All subjective precision and responsiveness measures were excellent, and the unique charging cradle/dongle setup should satisfy even the pickiest office decorators among us."

Creative Zen Vision:M Review

2005-12-16T10:41:00.000Z

Generation M review the Creative Zen Vision:M in some detail - in French, though it's pretty easy to understand.

"In conclusion it's a very good walkman, not only complete but well finished and a higher quality than the iPod 5G (which is certainly not a reference but for some yes). For this format, it's about the best choice you can make."

Digital Video Rocket

2005-12-14T14:54:00.000Z

Budding astronauts can experience liftoff from the rocket’s point of view thanks to the impact-resistant digital camera in the nose cone of this 3' model rocket that records video at 320 x 240 pixel resolution. The rocket is ready to fly after a brief set-up, and just 15 seconds after the ignition button is pressed, the camera records the swift journey of the rocket to 600', and the view of the earth as it descends under a parachute.

The camera is oriented toward the earth during flight. At the end of each flight, the camera can be connected to a PC with the included USB cable to download the 30-second footage, recorded at nine frames per second. The craft launches using Estes D engines (included). Made of injection-molded plastic.

Intelligent Fuel Cell Car

2005-12-14T10:14:00.000Z

The Car Kit Manual includes experiments and background information to help you explore the history and future of emerging fuel cell technology. Use the Reversible Fuel Cell to safely produce hydrogen. Then watch your car run on energy from water.

Lab includes:

- Reversible Fuel Cell
- Intelligent Car Chassis and Motor
- Hydrogen and Oxygen Storage
- Electric Power Supply to perform electrolysis
- Fuel Cell Experiment Guide and User Manual

Ricoh Caplio R3 Review

2005-12-14T10:11:00.000Z

"The Ricoh Caplio R3 is one of the most usable, intuitive and well-designed digital cameras that I have ever reviewed, but at the same time, however, the images that it produces are some of the worst that I have seen. This is even more inexcusable on the R3 because it only has a 5 megapixel sensor, albeit smaller in physical size than the sensor in the GX8. If only Ricoh could solve this seemingly eternal problem and give us a camera that creates good, or even merely average, photographs. Instead I'm left moaning about yet another missed opportunity. The Ricoh Caplio R3 could undoubtedly have caused a big splash if the image quality was up to scratch - I would have bought one myself! As it stands, save your money and pray that the future R4 finally solves Ricoh's image quality issues."

Kodak EasyShare P880 Review

2005-12-14T10:08:00.000Z

Megapixel review the Kodak EasyShare P880:

"While it can be used as a point and shoot, the P880 is a fairly complex camera that offers a great deal of flexibility as exemplified by its many features.

Ergonomically, although there are so many buttons on the outside of the body that the only safe hand-holds are around the lens and on the grip, the only noticeable foible of the camera is its less than ideal ON/OFF switch. But even at that, its unusual design probably becomes more manageable with practice."

Kodak EasyShare One Review

2005-12-14T10:05:00.000Z

Buy-n-Shoot review the Kodak EasyShare One:

"The camera offers also a range of ISO settings from 80 to just 400. The colour reproduction in general was quite natural with a good response under fluorescent, ambient and regular day light. There is a 4:3 option for capturing images in the tradition 4x6 inch size and a hefty 256MB internal memory which easily outstrips its competition – and likely to be copied quickly by new releases with other companies."

Honda Debuts New ASIMO

2005-12-14T09:56:00.000Z

Honda has debuted a new ASIMO humanoid robot which features the ability to pursue key tasks in a real-life environment such as an office and an advanced level of physical capabilities. Compared to the previous model, the new ASIMO achieves the enhanced ability to act in sync with people – for example, walking with a person while holding hands. A new function to carry objects using a cart was also added. Further, the development of a “total control system” enables ASIMO to automatically perform the tasks of a receptionist or information guide and carry out delivery service. In addition, the running capability is dramatically improved, with ASIMO now capable of running at a speed of 6km/hour and of running in a circular pattern.

Powdermed PMED - Shots without needles

2005-12-14T09:53:00.000Z

Needles hurt. Worse, they can spread disease. PowderMed's new vaccine gun, the PMED, requires no sharps. The flashlight-shaped device relies on pressurized helium to shoot microscopic DNA vaccine particles just below the skin's surface at 1,500 miles an hour. The shot is painless because it hits just above nerve endings, where immunity-producing cells gather in large numbers. As a result, the PMED requires one thousandth the dose of a needle injection&8212;a major cost savings. And the powders don't need a fridge, so they're easier to store and transport. Vaccine powders for influenza and hepatitis are in the works.

Colette Fisheye Camera with CD

2005-12-14T09:44:00.000Z

Colette Paris is one of the world’s finest and most creative boutiques. Their creative team has yielded the following masterpiece: our Fisheye camera cast in black and emblazoned with a print of “Caperino & Peperone,” Colette’s official mascots. Each camera includes a copy of COLETTE N°7, a double CD spanning 31 eclectic and amazing songs. Click on details for a full track listing. This limited edition package is exclusive to Lomography.com and Colette. The Fisheye sees an amazing 170° field of view & uses regular 35mm film that can be developed anywhere.

Canon IXUS i Zoom Review

2005-12-13T12:47:00.000Z

Lets Go Digital review the Canon IXUS i Zoom and find:

"...once again added an excellent digital camera to the rich Digital IXUS range of cameras. The Canon Digital IXUS i Zoom is not perfect but the target group will certainly appreciate this camera. It has its limits but on the other side; it offers a heck of a lot too. The scales definitely turn to a positive appraisal. As a point-and-shoot camera the IXUS i Zoom is a resounding success. It's not a versatile digital camera but Canon doesn't pretend that either. A beautiful design combined with excellent user friendliness has to guarantee success. A recommendable camera for the user that is looking for a trendy design, fine photo quality and user friendliness!"

Olympus SP-500 Review

2005-12-13T12:42:00.000Z

Design Technica review the Olympus SP-500 and find:

"The 10x Olympus SP-500UZ is in the thick of a tough fight with Canon, Kodak, Konica-Minolta and Sony, all battling for photographers who want powerful zooms that are great for all-around use, especially vacations. It has some good things going for it and some negatives. Most you can live with but I had a tough time dealing with the uneven focusing. When I started this review, I used a baseball metaphor and I may as well continue, courtesy of Ernest Lawrence Thayer: 'There is no joy in Melville, Mighty Casey has struck out.'"

Wind-powered Robots

2005-12-13T12:34:00.000Z

For ten years Theo Jansen has been occupied with the making of a new nature. Not pollen or seeds but plastic yellow tubes are used as the basic matierial of this new nature.

He makes skeletons which are able to walk on the wind. Eventualy he wants to put these animals out in herds on the beaches, so they will live their own lives.

Lumix FZ5 Review

2005-12-13T12:31:00.000Z

Kevin Kelly reviews the Lumix FZ5 and is full of praise:

"The Lumix FZ5 offers fabulous clarity, with an amazing zoom, in a tiny package, at a remarkably bargain price. It is my choice for anyone's first digital camera. And for next five minutes anyway, the Lumix has displaced my many other cameras (film and digital)."