Large LCD Monitor with Super-Thin Bezel

Large LCD Monitor with Super-Thin Bezel

Author Ciel501 | 27.03.2009 | Category Technology

 
Samsung released a super-slim LCD monitor designed to be used in hospitals, large shopping malls, and airports.

Samsung unveiled the 460UTn, a large LCD monitor with an super-slim bezel that is thin enough to install a number of screens right next to each other, minimizing the disconnection among the screens to make it possible to set up a huge ‘video wall’.

The monitor is 46 inches long with only 4.3 mm thick in its left bezel and 2.4 mm thick for its right bezel, reducing the space between each monitor screens to a mere 7.3 mm, which is a 75 percent reduction compared to the previous model.

Independent of the shape of the wall, the monitor is able to be installed with the lines in a wall as it tilts outwards up to 40 degrees.
Samsung said, “The monitor won the CES 2009 Innovation Award and it also proves the competitive edge of the new monitor.”

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From Wii, Nvidia works with PS3

Author JoeDigital | 24.03.2009 | Category Technology, Video Games

After Nvidia introduced the PhysX SDK to Wii, they have just announced that they will do the same for the PS3, adding to the now list of five systems where the the PhysX engine is available, namely Windows, Linux, Xbox 360, Wii and PS3.

PhysX is a middleware provider which specializes in hardware acceleration, resulting in better graphics performance such as gaming in the case of Wii and PS3. Video games that support hardware acceleration through PhysX technology allows acceleration through PhysX PPU or GeForce GPU (Cuda enabled) so that it can perform more tasks at once – resulting to smoother gaming performance.

While Nvidia Content and Technology Senior Vice-President Tony Tamasi says that adding their middleware technology to Nintendo Wii allow the console to have more “realistic game environments”, doing the same for PS3 will likewise allow a more realistic gaming experience that will “redefine reality for a new generation of gamers.”

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Dell Studio One 19: All in one

Author JoeDigital | 23.03.2009 | Category Computers, Technology

Dell has recently released a new model to its wide collection of quality PCs, namely the Studio One 19, which markets itself as an all-in-one computer due to its versatile specs in addition to the traditional quality and innovation that Dell promises in all its products. Studio One 19 All-in-One comes with 18.5-inch multi-touch LCD as well as 1366×768 resolution and 16:9 aspect ratio.

But what distinguishes the Dell Studio One 19 from other computers is its ability to let users choose among several processors, including Intel, Celeron, Dual Core Celeron, Core 2 Duo, Core 2 Quad Core, and Pentium Dual Core. There is also the option of picking between nVidia GeForce 9400 and GeForce 9200.

In addition to that you also get a 4GB Dual Channel Memory as well as 750 GB HDD. The set also comes with a built-in 7-in-one media card reader, webcam, blue-ray, and 6 USB ports.

Made of aluminum, glass and fabric, this Dell product is available in Japan at $699, and comes in powder pink, charcoal, navy blue, Tuscan red, and solid pure white colors for you to choose from.

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Sony Ericsson’s Outdoor Bluetooth Speakers

Author JoeDigital | 22.03.2009 | Category Innovation, Technology

What do we usually look for when we’re listening to music on our phones or Mp3 players? We look for clarity, mobility, and durability. Naturally, we want something that will guarantee us good quality sound that we can carry around comfortably without worrying that it might break. With that said, users might want to consider taking a look at Sony Ericsson’s MS500 Outdoor Bluetooth Speaker.

Being Bluetooth based, you can use the speaker with any phone that supports Bluetooth so that you can play the songs in these phones through the speaker. The speaker comes with a multi-purpose strap that you can use to attach to your body to prevent the speaker from falling off while you are engaged in even the most strenuous activities. The speaker is also splash proof, so it’s relatively durable.

It’s powered with two AA batteries that can go on for five hours of music. This is both an up and downside, so it depends upon the user if he prefers chargers over batteries.

In any case, these speakers are a good choice for outdoorsy people who like music while biking. There’s no price yet, so watch out for it.

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USB Warm Slippers

Author JoeDigital | 19.03.2009 | Category Consumer Electronics, Innovation, Technology

It’s amazing (and funny) what Japanese technology is doing with USB nowadays. Thanks to Thanko, now we’ve got USB slippers warming our feet during those cold nights. These electronic plush slippers are charged and powered through (you guessed it) USB so that it can warm you up whenever you need it.

The good thing about this particular product is that it functions wirelessly. This means that the slippers don’t have to suffer the same fate as other USB devices that need to be constantly close to your laptop or PC, otherwise they can’t be plugged into the computer. One just can’t imagine not being able to walk around because the USB cable of your slippers will snap. That wouldn’t make sense.

In fact, the slippers work virtually by themselves. The USB is meant for charging purposes only. Furthermore, if you can’t access any USB port at the moment, you can also use its AC Adapter as an alternative. Surely at only $42, this is a convenient way to warm your feet up.

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Make Scents with Aroma USB

Author JoeDigital | 18.03.2009 | Category Consumer Electronics, Technology

Want to have aroma therapy on the go? The Ultra Sonic Aroma USB is a portable Aroma Diffuser. With this you can practically bring your favorite home scent anywhere you want and everywhere you work or hang out – a potentially handy solution to anyone who doesn’t enjoy the smell of the work environment that they have to deal with every day.

The device works with a couple of scent cartridges that contain the smell you want your USB device to emit. The application of your scent of choice is easy to do and is clearly explained in the manual, which means that you can switch scents every now and then with no trouble at all.

This device comes in three different colors of your choice, namely black, pink and white. It can either be bought separately or in a set with the scent cartridges which come in four different aromas, namely peppermint, jasmine, lavender and rose. With all your work cut out for you, using the Aroma USB can take out the smell of your office as one less thing to worry about.

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Sound Control UFOs

Author JoeDigital | 16.03.2009 | Category Innovation, Technology

Japanese toys are really cute and funny, which is probably why so many people want them even if they aren’t as high-end as other products like top mobile phones or laptop computers. Take Gakken’s Sound Control UFO, for example.

This is a kind of toy where you should not throw away the box like you always do. This is because in lieu of a controller, this is what you use to operate what’s inside it. The toy is a little UFO that you can control by making particular sounds from the box that came with it.

The entire set costing US $51 includes a series of parts and stickers that will let you build your own robot, which you will later on be able to control with the sounds that you will produce to make it under your command. If you’re an avid collector of eccentric toys from Japan, then this is one you definitely don’t want to miss. Don’t forget – keep the box!

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Stitch USB Humidifier

Author JoeDigital | 14.03.2009 | Category Computers, Consumer Electronics, Technology

Whoever said that Disney’s Stitch has bad breath hasn’t seen this little desk toy yet. The Stitch USB humidifier is exactly what it says it is. It’s a small device that you can use to pump humidity into the air for all your humidifying needs and for whatever purpose.

It’s not even that hard to operate, because the Stitch USB humidifier just needs to be plugged in for it to start working its magic around your desk, room, or any other place you want it to be. You can use either a USB plug or an AC adapter, whichever is a more available source for you. From there, you can leave the rest to Stitch, who will just sit there and pump humidity everywhere with its open mouth – a cute sight indeed – for as long as an hour and a half.

The desk gadget is available at US $118 each. If you want to enjoy a little humidity, then it’s easy to get it from Stitch.

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Sanyo Home Network Viewer

Author JoeDigital | 13.03.2009 | Category Networking, Technology

This portable mini-screen is more than what it seems. Sanyo’s ALBO HNV-M70 Home Network Viewer can be used for visual functions for a variety of reasons and purposes – those that we are all aware that we need and avail of every day.

This digital frame can show photos which you can load into the device through memory card. But the rest of its great features not only allow it to additionally synchronize it with Picasa online to upload even more photos, but the Viewer also lets you check your email, display attachments, and view RSS feeds from the internet right through its screen.

At US $619, Sanyo’s ALBO HNV-M70 Home Network Viewer is one really reliable portable screen, especially if you know you use the features mentioned above a lot. The entire set comes with all the nitty-gritty specifications and can be bought either as black or apple green, together with a base.

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3D Baseball Cards on Webcam

Author JoeDigital | 13.03.2009 | Category Innovation, Technology

Well it looks like the baseball card industry is starting to come up with something new to market itself with. But considering its stagnant status for the past 50 years, it is indeed about time something new has come up if they even want to survive.

The new card (pun intended) that this industry is dealing involves Topps, who takes baseball cards and applies augmented reality technology on them, which allows users to see a 3D image of the baseball player featured in the card by simply presenting the card before any webcam. The image would then be projected on your computer screen. You can turn the card around for different angles of the player – it’s almost like you’re looking at a miniature figure of the athlete.

This gimmick by Topps could probably be the big break that the baseball card industry is waiting for. With the craze of other augmented reality toys appealing to the young people going on recently, it won’t be far that these 3D baseball cards will be a hit as well.

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