Robotic wheelchairs are becoming the latest lure in personal mobility. Even the not so helpless us, want to get into these new concepts (no intentions of hurting anyone’s sentiments). Still, the motive behind these designs and makes is to get life going simple and independent for the disabled. CARRIER, a new robotic wheelchair concept, developed as a semester project at the University of Applied Arts, is a self sufficient helping ride good to negotiate all terrains.
The dystrophic can benefit with the wheelchairs specially designed seat which opens over a commode, while patients with spine problems can stand again with CARRIER’s lifting ability, we seen that in a DIY wheelchair, remember?
For the aged and other who have difficulty ascending and descending stairs, this wheelchair features unique Galileo Wheel, which combines the advantages of a wheel and track, so that remains no problem too. A great concept with thoughtful credentials, I would want this to reach the needy.
It’s difficult to pick between a wireless and a wired mouse, and if you’re an avid gamer, the snag gets even wider. Catering to the problem however, and to lift the gaming mouse standards to a new height, Razar has introduced the all-new Razar Orochi gaming mouse. Orochi employees Bluetooth 2.0 connectivity to enhance portability, and also is easy to use in a wired mode for gaming grade performance.
If the Orochi’s dual-mode capability isn’t good enough to impress you, then its ambidextrous design and the 4,000dpi Razer Precision 3G Laser sensor will definitely get you. A $80 price tag may seem demanding, but then it’s not at all bad for the performance Razar products are so prominent for. Waiting already, yeah, it’s coming next month.
In case you’ve missed the Razer Naga, it’s difficult for you to understand how tacky a mouse can be. It was well done, but, those 12 buttons, I haven’t still figured, why? Anyways, things change faster than we adapt and here Razar is back with a better offering. Only a revamp of its old Death Adder mouse, but with higher resolution optical sensor, real time adjustable sensitivity and comprehensive 3500dpi, this right-hand designed mouse features five customizable buttons - perhaps this number makes some sense. Offering 1ms response time, and attached to a 7-foot braided fiber cable, the Death Adder mouse features a gold-plated USB connector. Priced at $60 the mouse is compatible with both Windows and Mac operating systems.
The iLuv Micro USB Car adapter turns your car's cigarette outlet into a universal USB charger, so you don't have to buy specialized car chargers for all of your USB-chargeable gear. The device is tiny (1.7-inches long), so once plugged in only a small portion of the gadget will stick out from your dash, so it shouldn't be much of an eyesore. Then, rather than buying car chargers for your cellphone, your iPod, your camera, or whatever else you've got that can already charge via USB, you can just plug your cheap USB charging cable into the USB car adapter and call it good. The gadget will set you back $15, so it's probably just as cheap (if not cheaper) than dedicated chargers. It's currently not available from the iLuv store, but it's supposed to be sometime in September, meaning it should be available sometime in the next week.
The astronomers at Palomar Observatory love the Astronomer’s Laser Flashlight because it combines the brightness of a green laser pointer with a high-intensity flashlight. The green laser pointer is 20 times brighter than the red laser pointers on the market and truly provides a beam of light that may disappear into beyond the galaxy which is great for pointing out stars and planets in the light sky. The flashlight comes complete with a 15-inch lanyard, a belt pouch, and a storage box. With the three included AAA batteries, you will enjoy 20 hours of operation.
Most of us have been out doing the things we like to do and ran out of power for our mobile phones, MP3 players and other gadgets. This can be a big problem f you need to make a call of someone needs to get in touch with you. Callpod has announced a new battery backup solution that is called the Fueltank Uno and will be sold at Best Buy.The device will hit Best Buy stores Sunday and is described as a 6-in-1 multi-device charger. The Uno has four times the battery capacity as the standard mobile phone and have adapters available that allows the device to support over 3,000 different devices including the iPhone and iPod as well as a plethora of other mobile phones.
The Fueltank Uno value pack will retail for $39.95 at Best Buy. Exactly what components are included in the value pack is unknown at this time. I would bet the device ships with tips for USB charging devices and possibly the iPhone/iPod.
You know, if you are going to call something the Swiss Army Watch I expect the thing to have a screwdriver, a spoon, and a fork built-in. At least throw a toothpick in or something. Still the Swiss Army Watch is pretty cool and much tougher than you are.
The watch is good to a depth of 20,000 feet where the arm attached to it may be crushed to a pulp, but you could still get the time of your own demise. The watch can also withstand a gunshot and being blown up by a stick of dynamite.
That kind of toughness sounds cool and all, plus the watch is attractive. The big catch is that the thing costs over $4,400. It also sports Valjoux COSC-certification, whatever that means. Do people still wear watches today? I haven’t owned one in years. At least you can wash your hands with this thing on with no fear.
We’ve reviewed our fair share of pico-projectors here at Tech-Here, and while they’ve often had impressive aspects to their performance, there’s been nothing that pushed them out of “expensive toy” and into “must-have accessory”. 3M are hoping that their latest model does just that: the 3M MPro120 is the company’s second-generation attempt at the pico platform, using a new LCoS imager and four times the battery life. Can it earn a permanent place in our bag? Read on for the full SlashGear review.
Compared to the MPro110, its first-gen predecessor, the MPro120 is larger and better put together. It also gains a voice – in the shape of integrated stereo speakers – and a chunkier battery, promising around four hours of runtime versus the 110’s measly single hour. In terms of design, the 120 is far more visually appealing, too, with a matte-finish plastic case bisected by a glossy button strip. Hardware controls include power, brightness, battery status and volume, together with a firm but not too tricky focus dial up front by the lens.
Underneath there’s a standard tripod bush for use with either the included bendy-legged mini-tripod or your own, together with a neat flip-down stand that can be used for more impromptu setups where you just want to angle the MPro120 up slightly. On the back there’s the DC power input – the Li-Poly battery can be charged and the MPro120 used simultaneously – and the A/V port. 3M supply various adapters for the AC plug, suitable for travelling, together with both a composite video cable for use with a standard source (plus RCA converters so you can plug, say, an iPod A/V output cable directly into the MPro120) and a VGA adapter cable for plugging in a notebook or netbook.
Setup is straightforward, and instantly benefits from both the better quality build and the new optics. The focus dial is less prone to drift than on other pico projectors we’ve used, but doesn’t go so far to the other extreme that it’s impossible to tweak without jerking the MPro120 all around the table. Meanwhile the new LCoS (liquid-crystal on silicon) optics require less space in order to create a bigger picture, so you’ll see a larger 640 x 480 VGA-sized projection than the MPro110 at the same distance. You might lack the resolution of a 32-inch HDTV, but you can readily achieve the scale in a smallish room, making the MPro120 ideal for hotel rooms and the like.
With a mere 0.5W from each stereo channel, the MPro120’s speakers aren’t exactly setting out to knock you off your feet. There’s no 3.5mm headphone socket, but given 3M haven’t granted the pico an onboard media player, as on some of the rival projectors we’ve seen, that’s not likely to be too much of an issue. Sound quality, though, is pretty loud all things considered, and while at the top end there’s increasing amounts of distortion, the MPro120 does a decent job keeping up with film soundtracks.
Also keeping up is the new battery, which offers two power settings. If you want to get close to 3M’s four hour prediction you’ll need to leave the MPro120 in “normal brightness” and play it cool with the speaker volume; “high brightness” mode, meanwhile, will drain the pico in half the time. Still, we came close to 3M’s suggested times in both settings, either of which is enough for a good few episodes of your favorite TV show download or even a feature film. Since you can run the MPro120 while recharging it – something sadly lacking in some rivals – battery life needn’t be an issue if you’re near an AC point.
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Despite a mere 12 lumens of brightness and its limited resolution, the MPro120 puts up a decent fight. Presentations lack some clarity around smaller text, but faster moving scenes and bright colors are both handled well. Darker colors and areas of strong shadow continue to be a problem, with murky greys more likely than true inky blackness, but it’s certainly ahead of many other picos.
At $350, though, it’s still priced as a luxury, and one we reckon few will be able to justify. What’s hopeful is the fact that the MPro120 is light-years ahead of its predecessor, and yet the pico manufacturers are still telling us that technologies like LCoS – as well as other systems – are still in their infancy. We won’t see 1080p any time soon, but it’s not beyond the realms of possibility to expect twice the resolution offered by the MPro120 in devices arriving next year. Still, if you want a pico projector that’s capable of both notebook content and A/V, with impressive battery performance and build quality to the point where you’re happy to dump it in your laptop bag and not worry it will have fallen apart, the 3M MPro120 projector ticks all our boxes.
The HP DreamScreen takes boring digital photo frames to a whole new level. Not only is it sleek and stylish, it adds a brand new dimension to sharing your digital content. Get up to date Facebook status, watch videos, and listen to Pandora Internet radio right from the DreamScreen. The DreamScreen comes in two display sizes – 10.2 inches on the DreamScreen 100 and 13.3 inches for DreamScreen 130; priced at $249 and $299 respectively. Both feature a piano-black design with a flush glass widescreen display, 2GB of built-in memory, a remote control, WiFi b/g streaming and integrated speakers.
I had an opportunity to experience the DreamScreen first-hand and must admit that the duo would likely make great gifts for anyone. The DreamScreen 130 seems ideal for coffee tables or on a fireplace mantel, while the DreamScreen 100 would fit perfectly on a nightstand or dresser. The onboard speakers sound great and there are even built in connections to accommodate headphones and additional speakers. The HP DreamScreen 100 is available today, priced at $249, while the HP DreamScreen 130 will drop in October, priced at $299.
HP DreamScreen features: Wireless—Connect to your wireless home network to access weather info, Snapfish and Facebook with built-in Wi-Fi.
Touch-enabled controls—Get fast, easy access to information and entertainment with simple touch controls embedded in the display that disappear when not in use, or use the included remote control for added convenience.
Day at a glance—Wake up to music and get a 5-day forecast1 with one glance thanks to built-in alarm clock and weather functions.
Social media hub—Keep up with your friends’ photos, status updates and upcoming events by accessing Facebook.
Music—Turn your HP DreamScreen into your entertainment center by listening to Internet radio from Pandora or HP SmartRadio.
Photos—Play a slideshow of your photos copied to the HP DreamScreen or directly on popular memory cards formats.
Videos—Watch home movies and video clips in full screen – Its simple! Connect with your PC—Stream Photos and Music from your PC or wirelessly copy photos, music or video from your PC to the HP DreamScreen.
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The device will hit Best Buy stores Sunday and is described as a 6-in-1 multi-device charger. The Uno has four times the battery capacity as the standard mobile phone and have adapters available that allows the device to support over 3,000 different devices including the iPhone and iPod as well as a plethora of other mobile phones.
I had an opportunity to experience the DreamScreen first-hand and must admit that the duo would likely make great gifts for anyone. The DreamScreen 130 seems ideal for coffee tables or on a fireplace mantel, while the DreamScreen 100 would fit perfectly on a nightstand or dresser. The onboard speakers sound great and there are even built in connections to accommodate headphones and additional speakers. The HP DreamScreen 100 is available today, priced at $249, while the HP DreamScreen 130 will drop in October, priced at $299.
