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There are many different things about your computer that are good to keep an eye on, especially if you’re one that enjoys pushing your PC to the limit. I tend to push my PC pretty hard, which means I need to keep an eye on the temperatures at all times. There are generally two options here: keep a software monitor running on desktop taking up valuable screen space, or you can have an lcd monitor installed on the front of your computer. Neither one is all that appealing to me, which is why I’m intrigued by this Gadget Display.

This little gadget is a 2-inch color LCD screen which connects to  your PC via USB. You can set this anywhere, likely near your monitor somewhere.  It can display dozens of different things ranging from a clock, CPU and RAM usage. We don’t have a lot of information on this little gadget, however, there is likely a way to get this to display other things such as your CPU or motherboard temperature.

Source: EverythingUSB

How many buttons does your mouse have? Many people would say three, while plenty of others  might say five. However, if you were using this next mouse, you’d proudly answer with 11. I can understand using a few extra buttons when gaming, or even for multimedia purposes, however, this 11 Button Multimedia Mouse just seems like overkill.

It looks like there are buttons for volume, play/pause, page forward, page backward, internet and even double-click. I’ve really never found it all that difficult to click on the Firefox icon, but I guess it would save you around a second or so of hard work. However, I can’t possibly understand why someone would need a button to double click for them. You’d think it would take more time and effort to train yourself to press the double click button than just click the left mouse button twice. If you need more buttons on your mouse than your keyboard, you can pick this one up for just $14.99.

Source: RedFerret

Teclast will soon introduce their new M26, which features TV out. The new Teclast M26 features 2.6″ WQVGA multi-touch display. It supports RMVB, RM, FLV, AVI video playback. Not just MP3, WMA playback, it also supports lossless audio playback with Microsoft PlayFX compatibility.

[ via iMP3 ]

Teclast, M26, MP3 Players

Posted Mar 23rd 2008 11:01AM by Darren Murph
Filed under: RobotsGranted, Macroswiss’ 4WD Spybot is quite capable of handling most everything warfare can toss at it, but as these things always go, great is never good enough. Reportedly, said outfit is now working with the US Army Rapid Equipping Force to develop a 6×6 SpyRobot with the ability to carry four times its own weight and fit snugly within a backpack. The aforesaid critter will be “an important new tool for the detection, recognition and identification of targets from a distance,” and of course, it’ll be packed to the brim with sensors of all varieties. Per usual, there’s no word on when the finalized unit will be ready to hit the sand running, but word on the street has it that numerous versions are currently being toyed with.

If all the buzz marketing about recycling stuff and conserving power isn’t enough to win you over, this new concept for a glowing household power outlet might. It’s basically an ordinary power outlet that has a hidden LED that glows red when a plug stays connected for a certain amount of time (read: too long). The red glow becomes brighter as more energy is used, prompting you to kindly unplug and turn your stuff off. Now I have to admit, this is a great idea, but I can’t help but wonder if the creators of this concept ever realized that for this thing to work, it is going to need power. So from what I can see, this glowing socket tries to remind users to stop wasting power, when it’s wasting the power itself by shining with that bright red glow. I hope they find another way to power this thing or else, it’s going to be nothing but an oxymoron—an electric power saver that runs on electric power itself.

Read [INewIdea] Via [DVice]

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We have seen more than our fair share of mini PC’s hitting the market lately. This latest coming courtesy of Asus is their Nova Lite Mini 2L PC.

The Nova Lite Mini 2L PC is super small measuring in at 9.09 x 7.24 x 2-inches and lightweight at just 3.3-pounds, but Asus was still able to pack in a solid set of specs. The Nova Lite Mini 2L PC features an Intel Mobile CPU, 1 or 2GB of RAM, an 80 or 160GB hard drive, DVD Super Multi drive, Ethernet, four USB 2.0 ports, DVI and VGA, audio in, audio out, built-in Hi-Fi speakers and optional 802.11 b/g Wi-Fi.

It is only loaded with a single fan which according to Asus should lead “to an amazingly quiet and tranquil user experience” not to mention the power savings thanks to the CPU running at just 18W while in operation and only 5W when idle. Thanks to the energy savings on the Nova Lite Mini 2L PC you could hopefully cut down on some of those huge electric bills, and yeah, save more desk space with this one. Currently Asus has not announced and pricing information or a release date.

Read [Asus]

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Filed in archive Digital Photo Sites by jim on March 23, 2008

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Now you can stay in touch with the latest digital photography news even when you're on the go.

The "Digital Photography Show" is a website that is unlike any other digital photography website that I've come across.

Not only does this site offer podcasts, which can also be downloaded directly from the site, for those on the go but it also offers plenty of information in text format.

You'll find how-to's, product information, tutorials of all types, contest information and contests sponsored by the site itself.

Check out the podcasts available on the "Digital Photography Show" and remember that you can always access the site from the links on the right side of the "Digital Shot" weblog.

Take a camera with you whenever possible, and look around, you'll find a picture somewhere.

Source:www-tc.pbs.org

Posted Mar 23rd 2008 2:04AM by Joshua Topolsky
Filed under: Robots
Finally you can give your drummer his walking papers. Let’s be honest, he was the weak link in the band, right? From now on, all your percussive duties can be carried out by this ingenious bot, whose only duty in artificial-life is to roll around, find objects to bang on, and create funky little loops. Basically, the Yellow Drum Machine uses two microphones / sound sensors on its “head” to search out surfaces suitable for rocking, then uses two sticks to play a beat, record it, and accompany the playback. The end result is a surprisingly human — and wiggle-inducing — rhythm. Check the video after the break to see just how nasty this robot gets.

[Via Make]

Since the 50-LED Solar Motion Floodlight relies on the power of the sun to get it going, you don’t have to worry about spoiling your room with ugly wiring.

Super-bright 50-LED floodlight is as bright as a 10w halogen bulb, and stays on for 15-60 seconds (your choice) past last motion detected. And since this motion sensor light is solar-charged, you can mount it anywhere, even where there’s no electricity: shed, pool area, deck. 15′ cord connects the adjustable solar panel to the light, to position the panel in direct sunlight. Plus, this solar security light has an adjustable light sensor that prevents daylight turn-on. Pivoting motion detector adjusts for sensitivity. The 50-LED Solar Motion Floodlight also features automatic/off switch.

You will be able to pick up the 50-LED Solar Motion Floodlight for $50 a pop.

I’m pretty sure you remember the feeling of bringing home a shiny new laptop, and you would (for at least a month) do all you can to prevent it from getting any scratches or nicks. Here’s the Aluminum Laptop Briefcase for all you first timers out there.

Keep your laptop safe in this hard shelled case and look stylish to boot. The Aluminum Laptop Briefcase looks like you filled it with diamonds and snuck it out of a bank vault, but in reality it has adjustable interior dividers to hold up to a 17″ laptop in comfort and style. Of course no metal briefcase would be complete without a pair of combination locks and a myriad of pockets to store documents, cables and accessories.

Get some protection for your laptop today for $49.99 a pop.