Story posted on: November 20, 2009
The SmartFish ErgoMotion Mouse isn't exactly new, but it is now back on sale for $49.95. Targeting folks who spend long hours in front of the computer and want to avoid suffering from side effects such as RSI, the ErgoMotion Mouse “features a patented pivot base that for the first time allows the mouse to move with your natural hand and wrist positions adapting to your unique movements while you work.”
Story posted on: November 20, 2009

Talk about a really trippy dress - the Flare wind-sensitive electronic dress by Dutch designer Stijn Ossevoort. You get wind sensitive dandelions embroidered all over, where they will “blow” whenever wind caresses the dress, while the same effect can be coaxed out of some manual blowing on the dandelions themselves to create a pattern of lights. No idea on the power source or how much such a dress would cost - we're just waiting for a celebrity to wear something like this down a red carpet event to really bring e-fashion into the mainstream consciousness.
Story posted on: November 20, 2009

The Bamboo Comic Pen & Touch, also known as the CTH-461/S1, is similar to the Bamboo Fun Small where its body and pen are concerned. However, since the Bamboo Comic Pen & Touch is meant for illustrators as well as those who dabble with comics and manga, you get five dedicated software including Pixia Edition, Illust Studio Mini, Comic Studio Mini and Pencil LITE for the Windows platform, while a Mac/Windows-compatible software would be the Corel Painter Essentials 4.
Story posted on: November 20, 2009

Finding it hard to get up each morning without disturbing your partner? The Shake N Wake Alarm Clock might just help - retailing for $25, you wear this like a watch on your wrist, where it will shake and vibrate when the appointed time to rise and shine approaches. Perfect for folks who don't want their sweetheart to wake up at an agonizingly early hour, or for the hearing impaired. Apart from that, you can still turn on the bleep alarm if you so desire, having being brought up on a diet of alarm clocks that actually make some noise.
Story posted on: November 19, 2009

Not too many people use a tablet during their everyday computing experience, but for those who don't fall under that category, the PTB-S1 BK Sirius tablet might be of interest instead of the usual Wacom products. Featuring a 10" x 6" pen area, you will also get 1,024 levels of sensitivity, multiple short cut keys, a macro key area with pen selectable buttons, a +/- 45 degree pen angle and a light pen. It supports Windows XP, Vista and 7 alongside Mac OS X 10.4 or newer.
Story posted on: November 19, 2009

Looks like app stores are the next big thing with companies salivating at the profitable prospects if executed correctly like the Apple App Store. Heck, even a device like the Livescribe digital pen now comes with their very own app store, where current Livescribe pen owners will need to upgrade their desktop software to the new version 2.0 before being able to access the new app store. This app store won't be as comprehensive as Apple's offering, where this mixed bag comes with free programs to those that will cost a whopping $99. Have any of you already given it a go?
Story posted on: November 19, 2009

Pandigital has unveiled a couple more photo scanners for the masses - the PhotoLink One-Touch 5×7 Scanner and the PhotoLink Personal Photo Scanner, where they will feature their own memory card reader, being ready to use right out of the box, the ability to scan slides or negatives at 1,200dpi, and various connectivity options. The PhotoLink One-Touch 5×7 Scanner and PhotoLink Personal Photo Scanner will both retail for $129.99.
Story posted on: November 19, 2009

We have seen all-in-one computers before, with the Wind Top AE2220 being the latest to be unveiled, but what about all-in-one printers? Those aren't too uncommon either, but today is a bit more special as Dell plunges headlong into this arena by announcing half a dozen of such printers. They will feature print speeds of up to 33 pages per minute in monochrome or 25 pages per minute in color, while monochrome copy speeds are touted at 25 pages per minute, with color copies being processed as speedy as 21 pages per minute. W variants would point towards integrated wireless connectivity, although you can always plug in an optional Bluetooth dongle into the USB Pictbridge port. Depending on your preference, prices start from $100 and go all the way to $200 among all six.
Story posted on: November 19, 2009

This is one clock that we don't think we would appreciate having right beside our beds - just take a look at the really huge hammer of the Wrestling Bell Alarm Clock and you'll know why! They will ring incessantly each morning at the set time, making sure you won't be late for that all-important business appointment. Would make a great conversation starter though.
Story posted on: November 19, 2009
Philips offers a new way of analyzing your skin thanks to its Crystalize system which relies on a special video camera which is capable of capturing a close up of clients skin in order to compile an accurate assessment of the viewer's skin. Once complete, the system will draw up a list of products which would suit your skin condition best, and can be ordered from the cheapest to the most expensive. Philips plans to take the system global come next year.
Story posted on: November 19, 2009

No, we're not talking about the iPhone getting its very own built-in projector here, but the HypnosEye can connect to your iPhone, iPod touch or other mobile devices while projecting it via a separate light source by using a special anti-glare mirror and lens to blow up the screen onto a projection surface. The HypnosEye claims that you are able to project an image from 17? to 45? diagonal from a projection distance of 0.5 to 2 meters away, but that remains to be seen until tested. Needless to say, you'll need to reduce the lights to a very dim level in order to see your images. Each purchase of the HypnosEye kit is equipped with both the projection lens unit and a portable 17? diagonal projection surface, retailing for $80 a pop.
Story posted on: November 19, 2009

Move over, Sony PS3. Your heydays as the cheapest Blu-ray player in the market is about to be undermined by the Magnavox NB500 Blu-ray player even if it will only be for a day, as Walmart is offering this Black Friday deal for a mere $78. That's less than a hundred bucks with change to spare - what is there not to like? At least the PS3 can now retain the title of "Cheapest games console with Blu-ray playback capability" - at least until Black Friday is over and some sense of normalcy returns.
Story posted on: November 19, 2009

Qualcomm has previewed its Mirasol ebook reader recently, boasting a 5.7" display that offers full color and video playback without causing too much of an impact on battery life. The final product is expected to see color-enabled ebook readers equipped with Mirasol panels, where they're aiming for a 2010 release date by OEMs. This isn't the Holy Grail of e-ink technology, but it does take a step forwards in the right direction. As for its 5.7" display, it will feature 1,024 x 768 resolution and around 220ppi for those who are interested in the nitty gritty.
Story posted on: November 18, 2009
Aluratek has made available its Libre eBook Reader Pro in white and black colors (seems to be the favorite colors for many an ebook reader manufacturer). This Kindle competitor will come with an SDHC memory card slot, allowing you to theoretically tote around approximately 1,000 copies of The Stand at the very least. You get a 5" e-paper display, 100 free books with a 2GB memory card (Wuthering Heights, Wizard of Oz, Moby Dick, and The Curious Case of Benjamin Button) and a price point of no less than $179.99, depending on where you look online.