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OCZ pumps up liquid-cooled DDR 2 DIMMs

Tue, 21 Nov 2006 00:00:00 +0000

OCZ just announced some super-dooper memory branded as OCZ PC2-9200 FlexXLC 2x1GB Kit. The new memory can work at 1150MHz and even higher if water-cooled.

The new modules are rated at an impressive 1150MHz with 5-5-5-18 timings and a 2.35V supply voltage. We're expecting to see retail modules approaching that speed from Corsair soon. For now though, OCZ's PC2-9200 FlexXLC is the world's fastest memory.

The company claims that the fastest DDR2 modules have exceeded the original projections for DDR2's specifications and in order to produce faster memory, manufacturers have had to amend the operating voltages.

Higher operating voltages mean increased power consumption, increased heat dissipation and increased heat density. In order to maintain signal integrity and high performance at higher frequencies, you need to improve the cooling properties of the modules.

In much the same way as Corsair introduced its Dominator modules with the DHX cooling technology for its premium modules, OCZ has introduced a hybrid copper and aluminium design that is alterable between passive air and water cooling. Of course, you're going to get maximum heat dissipation when you're using the optional water cooling system.

Along with the new cooling solution, OCZ says that it has implemented an 8-layer PCB with thermally conductive power and ground planes to guide heat away from the DRAM chip interconnects. According to OCZ, reducing the heat density around the DRAM interconnects on the PCB facilitates less crosstalk and thus increases the module's signal integrity.

There is no information regarding pricing and availability just yet, but we expect them to cost at least as much as Corsair's PC2-8888 Dominator modules.

Article Source OCZ pumps up liquid-cooled DDR 2 DIMMs

Buffalo BOMU-W24A-BL Gyroscopic Mouse

Sat, 18 Nov 2006 00:00:00 +0000

You can have it all with the Buffalo 2.4 GHz Wireless Optical Mouse BOMU-W24A/BL.

Buffalo BOMU-W24A/BL multipurpose mouse offers the ultimate in flexibility. The optical sensor allows you to use it on your desktop and the gyroscopic technology allows you to use it in the air .

This mouse is a perfect combination for everyday computing, presentations, gaming, surfing the net and more. The Gyrotool software for Windows provides general tools for fingertip controls, easy access and customization to your liking. The BOMU-W24A/BL 2.4 GHz Mouse allows you to be mobile up to 10m away from your computer.

The mouse takes approximately 9 hours to charge fully and can be used continuously for 96 hours. Charging is done by placing the mouse in the charging cradle.

Gyro Tools function works with OS Windows 2000/XP (DirectX 8.0 installed) only. The Buffalo 2.4 GHz Wireless Optical Mouse BOMU-W24A/BL with gyro sensor measures 130×45×55mm and weighs 135g.Th mouse is available from late November for $175.

Article Source Buffalo BOMU-W24A-BL Gyroscopic Mouse

Golf-Ball Finding Glasses from Hammacher Schlemmer

Fri, 18 Aug 2006 01:00:00 +0100

Put these glasses on and find your golf balls more easily, even when theyve fallen into tall grass or shaded woods, so you can spend more time playing and less time searching.

These golf-ball finding lenses, which block out 90% of long wavelength light (dark colors such as greens and browns) let shorter wavelength light (such as whites and yellows) pass through unimpeded, so that golf balls are easy to locatesaving you not only time, but penalty strokes as well.

Developed in Canada by two nuclear engineers who grew tired of losing golf balls to dense rough, these glasses rely not only on their patented light-selective pigmented lenses, but on the principles of visual physiology as well: when scanning a large area (such as a fairway), many objects that are in plain view dont register to the viewer, simply because of the overwhelming amount of visual information. When the darker hues are filtered out of the field of vision, there are significantly fewer objects for the brain to process, and thus a golf ball stands out even more readily.

The technology behind these lenses underwent six years of research and development, and incorporates a plastic resin frame with formfitting wrap-around styling to eliminate peripheral light.

Frame is flexible and fits comfortably without pressure points; the lenses are scratch-resistant polycarbonate. Includes durable nylon carrying case for quick access to lenses during play; case clips to belt or golf bag.

If you are like me and lose lots of golf balls then you should definitely get yourself a pair of Golf-Ball Finding Glasses

Price: $39.95 from hammacher.com

Article Source Golf-Ball Finding Glasses from Hammacher Schlemmer

Transcend launches Hi-Speed 80X Ultra-Performance microSD Memory Cards

Thu, 17 Aug 2006 01:00:00 +0100

Transcend Information has released its latest Hi-Speed 80X Ultra-Performance microSD Memory Cards, available in 256MB and 512MB capacities, and only half the size of a mobile phone SIM card they are the smallest memory cards in the world.

Extremely fast data transfer speeds of up to 12MB/sec give the New 80X microSD Cards a 70% increase in transfers speed when compared with normal microSD Cards making them an ideal choice for mobile phones and portable multimedia devices.

In addition, the 80X microSD card can also be used in regular SD memory card slots by combining the card with its provided adapter, thus ensuring that it can be used in all compliant SD card devices.

Now you have the convenience of being able to save pictures, MP3 music, or MPEG 4 video clips onto one tiny, high performance 80X microSD™ Memory Card, which can be used in your MP3 Player, Digital Camera, Mobile Phone, Smart Phone, PDA, or other mobile devices. Having focused on the research and development of flash memory cards for many years, Transcend insists on only using original SLC (Single-Level-Cell) NAND Flash chips in its microSD™ Cards. By testing many digital cameras and mobile phones, which have a microSD™, or SD™ card slot, we ensure that Transcend’s 80X microSD™ Cards are fully compatible and guarantee the best performance results from your Hi-Tech portable devices.

Product Features

• Approx 20% of the size of a standard SD Card, but with all of the features and performance
• Perfect for the next generation of mobile phones and portable devices
• microSD adapter allows the card to be used in standard SD card slots
• Adoption of original SLC NAND flash chips
• Compliant with the Secure Digital Music Initiative (SDMI) portable device requirements
• Lifetime warranty

Article Source Transcend launches Hi-Speed 80X Ultra-Performance microSD Memory Cards

Hybrio Rechargable Batteries Last Four Times Longer?

Wed, 13 Sep 2006 01:00:00 +0100

The Hybrio lasts up to four times longer than standard alkaline batteries on each charge and can be recharged up to 500 times, meaning you can be using your battery-powered devices instead of buying batteries! And the Hybrio backs it up with a three-year battery life guarantee. Try getting that from your regular battery!

And you get all of this at a great price. In fact, the batteries pay for themselves in about two charges, saving you hundreds of dollars over the life of the battery.

The price for a four pack including a charger costing around $28. If they can last as long as the company says, these rechargable batteries will pay for themselves after just a few charges.

The batteries will be available in late October.

Article Source Hybrio Rechargable Batteries Last Four Times Longer?

Virtual Walking

Fri, 18 Aug 2006 01:00:00 +0100

Scientists at Japan’s University of Tsukuba have created Power Shoes, which eliminate forward and backward motion while letting the wearer walk in a virtual world.

The shoes sit on top of motorized wheels, and they’re connected to a computer, worn by the user along with a head-mounted display, which cancels out the movement that would normally accompany each step.

Dont know about you but for me this technology development is pointless

Article Source Virtual Walking

Projector Keyboard

Thu, 24 Aug 2006 01:00:00 +0100

How cool is this.Tech Virtual Keyboard look???

Bluetooth enabled, it uses infrared to project a clear and crisp keyboard onto your desktop, and then transfers your keystrokes via wireless networking to your PDA, Pocket PC or smart phone - surely this cant be true!? But Yes, it most certainly is!! :)

This 22nd Century gadget is about half the size of your average deck of cards, sits wirelessly on any flat surface, and projects a red standard QWERTY-layout keyboard on any flat opaque surface. Using detection technology it "watches" your fingers hit the key locations it has projected, and then sends the keystrokes through to your PDA, smart phone or pocket PC via Bluetooth.

The projected keyboard is highly visible even in strong light (though it does of course look spectacularly cool in the dark). It's highly portable as well, though it will make you look a bit of a lunatic at the local, as you will look like you're typing on nothing more than the pub table (which also raises some serious health and safety concerns), and you will of course be interrupted every fourteen seconds with someone coming over and wanting to know where they can get one.

There is no cooler keyboard in the known universe.

Features

Infrared Projector Keyboard - projects a keyboard template onto any flat opaque surface.
Runs off mains or battery (2 hour run time per charge).
Works with laptops, PC's, Windows Mobile, Palm OS5 and Smartphone (device must have Bluetooth enabled!).
Main unit has sound effects control, intensity of projector keyboard, time out settings (to conserve battery life), key sensitivity.
Size: 9 x 3.5 x 2.5cm

Specifications:

PC Windows 2000 or Windows XP required for installation of drivers onto PDA or other handheld device.
Keyboard drivers for PDA or other handheld device or smartphone will be transferred from your PC.
Detection Rate - Up to 400 characters per minute.
Detection Algorithm - Multiple keystroke support.
Effective Keystroke - Approximately 2mm.
Battery Capacity - 120 minutes continuous typing.

Contents:

Infrared keyboard projector
Carry case for projector
Mains adaptor
2 x mini-format CD-Rom's for driver installation
Instruction manual/quick start guide.

Article Source Projector Keyboard

Carbon Butterfly - Remote Controlled Plane

Thu, 21 Sep 2006 01:00:00 +0100

Sporting a rugged yet elegant Carbon Fiber frame, the Carbon Butterfly is nearly indestructible. As flexible as fiberglass and strong as steel, the Carbon Butterfly can bounce back from almost anything you can throw it at.

Full Proportional radio control enables you to fly Carbon Butterfly with precision in any room 12' X 16'. Just add 4-AA batteries to the combination transmitter/charger and you'll be ready for action anytime

Take the Carbon Butterfly with you ANYWHERE in it's own protective aluminum briefcase (included!) You can safely take your Carbon Butterfly with you to work, school, holidays, anywhere.

Plantraco Hobbies $299

Article Source Carbon Butterfly - Remote Controlled Plane

Mercedes Bicycle

Wed, 02 Aug 2006 02:00:00 +0100

It's no longer good enough to have a Mercedes car.

If you're serious about keeping up with Joneses you need a matching bicycle too.

The Mercedes automatic bike comes with air suspension, an eight-speed gearshift that changes when necessary and an electronic display giving information on the gear selected.

Order it through Mercedes-Benz.

Mercedes Bicycle will cost you around £1,890

Article Source Mercedes Bicycle

Swiss Army S.Beat

Thu, 19 Oct 2006 01:00:00 +0100

They have been must-haves for generations of campers.

With a blade, bottle opener, scissors, screwdriver and even a hook for cleaning horses' hooves, the classic Swiss Army knife prepares its owner for every eventuality.

But the latest model is a cutting-edge gadget in an extra way - it features a detachable MP3 player and a computer connection.

The state-of-the-art knife can store and play up to 250 songs downloaded from the internet.

And with a built-in USB connection and memory chip which stores the same amount of data as 50 floppy disks, campers can use it with a laptop in their tent.

At £99.99, it's not exactly a snip but it does mean travellers can keep in touch with home or work even when they are in the middle of nowhere.

Buy it from www.swissarmy.com.

Article Source Swiss Army S.Beat