Minoru 3D Webcam Reveals Latest "Style" For Those Who Prefer "Eye Contact"

For years now, many have been almost "Shy" in relation to looking and speaking into "Old One-Eye". Now there's and alternative to make you feel more comfortable and assured. Reminiscent of the "Short Circuit" Movies, this little fellow is designed to be "Cool and Trendy", featuring 2 cameras.

This Minoru handles all kinds of chat and makes utilizing UTube a breeze. A 2D unit is available, but with something this "Cool", why not go "all-the-way"!

These are set to be available early in December, and reportedly for under $100.

IRONKEY: The world’s most secure USB flash drive

Corporate and governmental data breaches from mobile devices are today's front-page news. Lose just one USB device with critical data and your organization suffers financial loss and damage to your brand. But where are those devices being used in your company? Could you be the next data breach headline?

IronKey USB drives have the ability to lockdown your critical information in the field using high speed military-grade encryption and patent-pending "Flash-Trash" self-destruct technology.

What It Does:

• Secures all your data with military-grade AES encryption
• Always-on hardware encryption cannot be accidently turned off or be disabled by malware or an intruder
• Self destructs after 10 consecutive failed password attempts, wiping both keys and data to neutralize brute force attacks
• Waterproof beyond military standards - no need to worry if your IronKey takes a trip through the washing machine or a dip in the pool

Upon discovery of this product, I thought WOW.....this is something that could really benefit thousands or maybe even more. I've had friends who had "Private" data on their work computer, only to discover that their employer thought that they had a given "right" to that information, even though it was deemed personal by description. Had my friend C.S. had this, his Employer would have been unable to access his personal data. READ ON..........

Hardware Encryption

Your IronKey is literally packed with the latest and most secure encryption technologies, all enabled by the powerful onboard Cryptochip. Rather than employing "homegrown" cryptographic algorithms that have not undergone rigorous cryptoanalysis, IronKey follows industry best practices and uses only well-established and thoroughly tested cryptographic algorithms.

All of your data on the IronKey drive is encrypted in hardware using AES CBC-mode encryption.

Always-On Encryption

Because your IronKey implements data encryption in the hardware Cryptochip, all data written to your drive is always encrypted. There is no way to accidentally turn it off or for malware or criminals to disable it. Also, it runs many times faster than software encryption, especially when storing large files or using the on-board portable Firefox browser.

Encryption Keys

The encryption keys used to protect your data are generated in hardware by a FIPS 140-2 compliant True Random Number Generator on the IronKey Cryptochip. This ensures maximum protection via the encryption ciphers. The keys are generated in the Cryptochip when you initialize your IronKey, and they never leave the secure hardware to be placed in flash memory or on your computer.

Two-Factor Authentication

Beyond simply protecting the privacy of your data on the IronKey flash drive, the IronKey Cryptochip incorporates advanced Public Key Cryptography ciphers that allow you to lock down your online IronKey account. That way you must have your IronKey device, in addition to your password, to access your online account. This highly complex process runs behind the scenes, giving you state-of-the-art protection from phishers, hackers and other online threats.

MAGIC JACK....I Finally Found The "Wonder Gadget" Phone

Everyone needs to know about this product that I've found. It has been advertised on TV.... and no I'm not selling it, as there is no affiliate program....I would if I could. That's what a great product I KNOW it is. You need to see this at MagicJack.

You see, about four months ago I viewed this late-night TV infomercial, and the product was fully guaranteed. I thought at first, what a great idea for work.....I could save my employer some money and boost my "Employee Rating" at the same time. So I ordered it and payed for it myself......the cost is VERY REASONABLE! I installed it in the office at work and WOW....we can now make long distance calls left and right, AT VIRTUALLY NO COST! I even added an option for International call, and guess what.....perfection every time.

HOW EASY....I received the product....removed it from the box.....plugged it into my laptop USB port.....connected a portable phone (any will work) and with a few simple set-up questions I was ready to go. I even get an assigned phone number so I CAN RECEIVE CALLS TOO!

As I said, I'm not selling this product, but thought everyone should know about this "Gadget" .....why should the phone company keep getting all my money?


Feel free to post any questions, and I will make every attempt to answer all. EVERYONE SHOULD HAVE ONE!

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Best TV on PCs is a product of over 7 years of dedicated research and development to create an easy-to-use Computer Program that legally accesses thousands of television channels from all over the world, and sends them right to your Computer straight through the internet. As long as you have an internet connection, you will have live tv. ONE UNIQUE FEATURE: CHANNELS ARE AVAILABLE FROM 78 COUNTRIES AROUND THE WORLD--THIS HUGE SELECTION IS NOT FOUND ANYWHERE ELSE! This is an Instant-Download, no waiting for product through the mail.

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Have Plasmas Really Lost their Gravity and Charm?

A visit to a TV showroom is enough to let one know how far behind one is, if one is still thinking about a Plasma TV. Now is an age of LCD TVs. Most people looking for a TV, want to check out one among the Top 1080p LCD TVs. What's so special about LCD TVs?

Plasmas which were hogging the limelight till recently have been replaced by LCD TVs. Plasma TVs which ruled the roost is now losing its preference among the consumers. When Plasma first made their appearance, there was such a craze that people joined the bandwagon without actually knowing the product inside out. It is surprising that how swiftly it's lost its charm.

Both Plasma TVs and LCD TVs score points in terms of durability, affordability, performance, elegance and so on. And the only issue that keeps Plasmas behind is the burn-in issues. But this issue has been dealt with in the new models that are flooding the market now.

VeryPC Intros Energy Efficient Fulwood Mini Desktop PC

Sheffield-based computer manufacturer VeryPC has recently introduced the energy efficient Fulwood Media PC. Small in size rather like the Mac Mini and the Shuttle X27, Fulwood promises to exceed Energy Star requirements by a whole 75 percent. According to VeryPC, while all that's needed to be Energy Star certified is a power consumption of 65 watts during idle mode, Fulwood only uses 16 watts when idling. To compare, Shuttle X27 uses 23 watts in idle mode. VeryPC claims that in spite of the low energy consumption, Fulwood is a high-performance computer that can be four times as fast compared to other systems.

Now available for pre-order and will start shipping by October, Fulwood features Intel P9500 2.53GHz dual core CPU, 250GB HDD, rewritable DVD drive, 2GB RAM, DVI, and surround sound audio. It also comes pre-installed with Windows Vista Premium. Optional specs include internal Bluetooth, digital/hybrid TV tuner, and WiFi, although if you choose to add them, the idle consumption goes up to 19 watts (which is still good). The diminutive Fulwood Media PC will has a price range of $1,700 to $2,200, depending upon the specs.

T-MOBILE G1 Launch Day: 9/24/2008

Sure, our front page got stacked with news on the launch of the world's first Android phone -- the G1 -- but if you missed any of the action (and there was quite a bit), we've put together this helpful roundup. Below you'll find an easy-to-use guide to all the goings-on about the T-Mobile device, complete with galleries and videos that will delight and enthrall any healthy viewer. Keep an eye on this post as we'll be updating with a few other bits and pieces today that you'll most definitely want a look at.

The liveblog:

Live from T-Mobile's Android event in New York City

Hands-on coverage:

T-Mobile G1 first hands-on (updated)
Video: Android walkthrough on T-Mobile G1

Product announcement:

The T-Mobile G1

In-depth / details:

T-Mobile's CTO on G1 unlocking and tethering -- plus a few details you might have missed
T-Mobile soft capping 3G data at 1GB per month
Confirmed: T-Mobile G1 has no 3.5mm headphone jack
T-Mobile G1 site goes live for real, first ad appears
T-Mobile G1 has push Gmail with Google Talk presence

via EnGadget

Memorex intros $269 MVBD 2510 Blu-ray player

Right, so we're pretty stoked about having one more option in the sub-$300 Blu-ray deck club, but the lack of Profile 2.0 (which is only the latest, the most up to date profile, you know) is a real bummer. That aside, the BonusView-enabled MVBD-2510 doesn't seem like a half bad attempt from Memorex. It features audio decoding for Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Digital Plus, and DTS-HD High Resolution along with Master Audio bitstream output. You'll also find 5.1 analog audio outputs, a white LED display and a few brushed metal accents to jazz it up externally. Look for it this November beside a whole host of new Memorex cleaning supplies.

NVIDIA Unveils GeForce GTX 260 Core 216 Graphics Card

NVIDIA has already slashed the price of its GeForce GTX 260 and GTX 280 graphics cards in order to better compete with AMD's bang-for-the-buck-beating ATI Radeon HD 4850 and 4870 cards, and it's now taken things one step further by introducing a new, slightly improved model. While it likely won't cause anyone to ditch their existing GTX 260, NVIDIA is betting that the 216 stream processors of its new GTX 260 Core 216 (up from 192 before) will be enough to win over at least a few new performance-happy gamers. Apart from that upgrade, it seems the only other real improvement you can expect is a boost to 72 texture filtering units (up from 64), but HotHardware found that those tweaks were just enough to deliver some fairly substantial performance gains, with the GTX 260 Core 216 outpacing the Radeon HD 4870 in the "vast majority" of its tests. Best of all, the Core 216 will also apparently work just fine in an SLI configuration with an original GTX 260 and, at an MSRP of $279, it doesn't demand too much of a premium either.
via Engadget

NVIDIA HAMMERED WITH LAWSUIT

Graphics giant NVIDIA has been hit by lawsuit which claims that the company breached US securities laws by concealing for at least eight months the fact that its GPUs were affected by a serious thermal defect.

The lawsuit, brought against NVIDIA by New York law firm Shalov, Stone, Bonner & Rocco, claims that CEO Jen-Hsun Huang and CFO Marvin Burkett knew about the existence of the GPU problem as early as November 2007 but that no public announcement was made July 2 2008. Following this announcement NVIDIA’s stock price tumbled by over 30%.

The lawsuit is seeking class action status against NVIDIA and unspecified damages.

What seems to be a cornerstone of the case is the fact that HP has issued BIOS updates in an attempt to minimize the effect of the flaw eight months before NVIDIA made an announcement to investors.

COMCAST to "LIMIT" Cable Internet Customers' Broadband Network Usage

On August 28, 2008, Comcast announced that it would be limiting customers' internet usage starting on October 1st. Comcast is currently the largest cable network operator in the United States. This "limitation" is said to "ensure that quality service will continue for the majority of their subscribers". Comcast is placing a ceiling on it's monthly data usage equivalent to 250 gigabytes for each residential high-speed customer.

Comcast's position is that if a customer would exceed the 250 gigabyte ceiling, and is viewed as a "volume user", the Customer Security Assurance group could be notifying them regarding their excessive use. Additionally, customers that exceed 250 gigabytes twice in one year "could have their internet service terminated for a period of one year"!

Here in the U.S., internet subscribers have been impressioned to believe that when they pay a flat monthly fee, their usage is unlimited. Due to the increases in internet usage and the downloading of music and video popularity, Comcast is considering a billing program solely based upon "Volume Of Internet Usage".

Viewership For Online TV Doubles

Online TV viewing has been increasing in popularity. About one- fifth of American households who use the Internet watch television online, double the number from 2006, The Conference Board and TNS said today.

Being able to watch content on their own time and their own convenience are the main reasons people go online. Other reasons include skipping commercials and portability. About 72 percent of households log on for entertainment purposes daily, and in one in ten cities entertainment is the most popular Internet activity.

"Most consumers are pressed for time and require flexibility in their daily schedules and TV viewing habits," says Lynn Franco, Director of The Conference Board Consumer Research Center.

"Being able to watch broadcasts on their own time and at their convenience are clearly reasons why we are seeing a greater number turning to the Internet. And, it is the reason why we would expect to see this trend continue."

The most popular types of programming viewed online are news, drama, comedy, reality shows and sports, with user generated content trailing close behind. Among people connecting to online programming, 43 percent view the news, 39 percent watch dramas, 34 percent watch comedies, 23 percent watch reality shows, 16 percent view sports, and 15 percent view user generated content.

Other categories attracting viewers include previews, additional content from popular shows, soap operas and advertisements.

Almost nine out of ten online TV viewers watch online broadcasts at home. About 15 percent watch at work, and 6 percent watch TV online from other locations, including the library or a friend's home.

"The shift from appointment TV to content on demand is well underway," says Michael Saxon, Senior Vice President, Brand and Communications, TNS.

"Fundamentally, consumers expect content to be available when they want it, and on the screen of their choice - TV, PC, or mobile. For consumers, PCs enhance content on demand from simply time-shifting to place-shifting. Online content can be viewed in any room in the house, or at work or school."

The most common ways to watch broadcasts online are streaming video, used by 68 percent of online TV viewers, and free download, used by 38 percent of viewers.

The report is based on a quarterly survey of 10,000 households.
via WebProNews

Newly-Priced Mitsubishi LaserVue Rear Projection HDTV at 1080p

We recently viewed Mistubishi's LaserVue 65 Inch rear-projection HDTV giant. The price has finally been released at a miniscule $7000, and will be ready for shipment later in September of this year. Have been unable to acquire a price for the 73 Inch LaserVue announced in June. Laser Beams.....WOW! The new LaserVue HDTV's may be great on the eyes but are definitely going to be hard on the pocketbook!

Microsoft’s Answer To Google Docs Hits 1 Million Users

Microsoft has announced that its Office Live Workspace Beta has reached its one millionth user. The service, which serves as both an extension to Office and a direct competitor to Google Docs and startups like Zoho, was announced last winter and opened in public beta last March.

When we originally covered Live Workspace, we criticized its underwhelming web-based text editor. Rather than focusing its efforts on improving webtop document editing, which is offered by rival Google Docs, Microsoft is trying to bolster its Office desktop suite with Live Workspace. Users are encouraged to edit their documents through the nearly-ubiquitous Office products like Word, with Live Workspace syncing changes to an online archive and other contributors.

The site does offer an online editor, but Microsoft doesn’t go out of its way to point it out - during the intial announcement it wasn’t clear that one existed at all. The strategy makes sense for Microsoft: with an overwhelming monopoly on desktop publishing software and almost no presence with web-based collaborative solutions, it would rather present this as an bonus feature for Office rather than a direct competitor to Google Docs - the longer people think they need desktop software to edit their documents, the better.

via TechCrunch

200Hz LCD TV: "World's First" by Sony and Samsung

We already caught sight of Sony's Bravia Z4500 LCD TV with 200Hz "MotionFlow" before and after it was officially unveiled at IFA, but it wasn't the only such set on the scene, with Samsung also touting a "world's first" 200Hz LCD TV of its own. Apparently, the distinction is that Samsung supposedly had the world's first prototype, while Sony will actually be the first to market with one. All this is also slightly further complicated by the fact that Sony and Samsung have each also already introduced 240Hz LCD TVs in Japan, although we're chalking those up to the usual 50 / 60Hz, NTSC / PAL differences. One thing that is clear, however, is that both sets sure are impressive.

via Engadget

Quad HD: Seeing Everything May Not Always Be Better

Look, we wouldn't want to be paused for your wicked, Quad HD amusement either. But seeing such a vivid demo on JVC's 4K2K (4,096 x 2,400), super high definition LCD as we strolled through IFA's digital playground reminded us of something: maybe not everything looks better in Quad HD. Think about it before you hustle on over to Japan for Panasonic's 150-inch Quad HD set next year.

The image above was created using JVC "soon to arrive" ultra high-definition player attached over dual-link DVI to the 4k2k display. The video uses MPEG-4AVC compression to convert the 6Gbps original 4K source into 50Mbps. More pics in the gallery below.

via Engadget

Samsung intros 40-, 46-inch LED-backlit HDTVs

In its effort to maintain a market share in the global sales of HDTVs, Samsung demonstrated three new HDTV lines utilizing the company’s backlight LED technology. With the release of the PAVV Bordeaux 780, the Korean company is bringing its second-generation LED backlight technology further downmarket, as the LCD TV is available in 46- and 40-inch sizes. In the fall of 2007, the company released 52- and 57-inch LED-backlit LCD HDTVs, and a 70-inch version before that, in June.

In addition to the 950, 850 and 760 already announced, the new 780 model will feature the company’s latest iteration of “chameleon” LED backlighting that allows it to combine rich colors from the high 1,000,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio and fast 120Hz display panel.

The new 850 available in 46- and 52-inch sizes, is just 1.75 inches thick, or less than half the size of the model it replaces, will also sport multimedia file support from a USB-connected MP3 player or portable hard disk drive, as well as YouTube videos via an integrated Internet connection. Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA) network support means users can connect their PCs and play their digital content via the new Samsung 850-series HDTVs.

The new TVs are due for a late 2008 release in Samsung’s home market of Korea as well as Europe. Pricing or US release information has not been announced. [via Tech-On]

AMD selling its TV-chip unit to Broadcom for a cool $192.8 million in cash

AMD wasn't kidding around about trimming and down and driving hard after profitability. The company just struck up a deal with Broadcom to swap its TV-chip unit for $192.8 million in cash to help fight debt and seek out profitability. Broadcom is getting 530 AMD employees out of the deal and AMD's considerable experience in the digital TV chipset game, which will become the "core" of Broadcom's line in that market. The deal should close by the end of the year, and is unrelated to AMD's efforts to spin off its foundry biz.

via Engadget

New BlacX Hard Drive Docking Station

Thermaltake BlacX Series Instant Hot-Swappable hard drive enclosure supports all 2.5” and 3.5” Serial ATA hard drives up to 1TB. With the fast and easy installation process as 3-2-1, this handy HDD docking station has also been designed with fanless, natural ventilation structure, and yet still performing maximum heat dissipation and exhaust. The hard drive will thus be improved with expended lifespan and more stable performance with less harmful heating environment.

via fareastgizmos

AMD Claims New Dual-GPU Card is Fastest Ever

AMD on Tuesday, August 12th, 2008 announced dual-GPU versions of the HD Radeon 4850 and 4870, pushing graphics performance – and prices – into the upper high end of the market. The ATI Radeon HD 4850 X2 is currently shipping for $399, while the 4870 X2 is available for a whopping $599, more than the price of some low-end PCs. But according to Neal Robison, director of global ISV relations for AMD, both chips will capture the "super high end" of the market, where price is much less important than performance.

Driving the ultra-enthusiast experience
The ATI Radeon HD 4800 X2 series provides support for ATI CrossFireX™, enabling incredibly fast gaming PCs with unmatched performance at ultra-high settings. Enthusiast gamers can now run the most demanding games smoothly in at the highest settings, enabling modes that were not playable before.⁶ With the efficient use of all four GPUs in a dual ATI Radeon HD 4870 X2 CrossFireX configuration, gamers will enjoy more than 3 times the performance of a single ATI Radeon HD 4870 card in many games.⁷

“AMD has regained the graphics performance crown with this launch,” said Patrick Cooper, Director of Product Planning, Alienware. “The ATI Radeon HD 4870 X2 is what gamers have been waiting for—blistering performance in DirectX 10.1 games backed by stable drivers for great scaling in ATI CrossFireX mode.”

“Gamers that buy Falcon Northwest PCs demand nothing but the best possible performance, and today the one that delivers the best gaming experience, is a quad ATI CrossFireX rig using two ATI Radeon HD 4870 X2 cards, like those found in our Mach V,” said Kelt Reeves, president of Falcon Northwest. “We’re committed to bringing the world the ultimate gaming PCs featuring the leading technology. With support for the latest DirectX 10.1 games, only ATI Radeon graphics let us do that.”

“As a premier provider of high-performance PCs, the stellar performance and leading technologies of the ATI Radeon HD 4800 X2 series makes it a perfect match for Velocity Micro,” said Randy Copeland, President and CEO, Velocity Micro. “AMD once again has the fastest card around, and with support for the latest DirectX 10.1 games, it makes it a natural choice for gamers wanting the latest and greatest technology in their Velocity Micro system.”

ATI Radeon HD 4870 X2: The world’s fastest graphics card
The ATI Radeon HD 4870 X2 delivers unsurpassed graphics horsepower, setting a new performance bar for visual computing with 2.4 teraFLOPS of processing power on a single card. It is also the world’s first graphics card to include 2GB of ultra-high bandwidth GDDR5 memory. The ATI Radeon HD 4870 X2 features two GPUs based on a second generation 55nm technology and clocked at 750 MHz, with a combined 1600 stream processors.

CARS THAT TALK! Smart-Vehicle Communication Systems

Using wireless communication cars could, for example, warn other drivers of slippery roads or of a crash which just happened. Smart vehicle communication systems have the potential to make the lives of Europe's drivers safer and easier; according to the European Commission, in 2006 more than 42,000 people died in road accidents in the European Union and more than 1.6 million were injured. One of the steps towards reducing the number of accident victims is this latest decision, which intends to foster investment in smart vehicle communication systems by the automotive industry. Furthermore, the commission hopes to spur public funding in essential roadside infrastructure.

The decision made is to provide a single EU-wide frequency band that can be used for immediate and reliable communication between cars and between cars and theroadside infrastructure. It is 30 MHz of spectrum in the 5.9 Gigahertz (GHz) band which will be allocated within the next six months by national authorities across Europe, improving road safety applications without barring other services already in place (such as amateur radio services).

Numerous examples show why drivers could benefit from the new frequency. For instance, information about a sudden road closure could be transmitted to drivers in the area, so they could change their course via a detour. Furthermore, information about maintenance works, malfunctioned traffic lights, and other traffic-changing events could be sent as well.

“This Commission decision is a decisive step towards meeting the European goal of reducing road accidents. Getting critical messages through quickly and accurately is a must for road safety,” said Viviane Reding, EU Telecoms Commissioner. “We should also keep in mind that with 24% of Europeans' driving time spent in traffic jams the costs caused by congestion could reach €80 billion by 2010. So clearly saving time through smart vehicles communications systems means saving money. Also discovered, Ford’s new blind spot mirror, which has an integrated convex spotter mirror aimed directly at the vehicle’s blind spot, meant to protect drivers and prevent accidents.

HDTV: Funai (Sylvania, Symphonic and Emerson) Will Sell HDTV's With Blu-rays In 'Em

Funai, whose subsidiaries are more familiar to us as Sylvania, Symphonic and Emerson, is planning on selling LCD HDTVs with Blu-rays on-board starting summer 2009. The company's previous successes in recent years with combo units (TVs with VCRs and TVs with DVDs) totaled up 40% and 20% of their sales in the US respectively. So how much will this low-end brand charge you for the all-in-one experience? CrunchGear says the target price for a 42-inch will be between $1100 and $1300. Keep in mind that's a price for something launching a year from now.

via CrunchGear

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Mozilla Starts from Scratch

Mozilla Starts from Scratch. View entire article HERE!

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LG's planet-saving W2252TE LCD tested

Here's the fact: LG's claims of significant power savings with the W2252TE 22-inch LCD are no lie. As it turns out, the monitor sips even less juice than LG claimed, a mere 19.4 watts -- less than half of its Dell and Acer counterparts. The folks at SmartPlanet also found the display to perform "above average," and pack all the relevant features you'd expect on a modern LCD. LG doesn't win any green points for its completely traditional plastic and non-recycled cardboard packaging, and since there's no word on price yet, we're just going to have to assume the W2252TE will carry a price premium relative to its power saving prowess, but maybe that's just us being pessimistic. It should be hitting shelves next month.

via Engadget

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Real-time 3D HD teleconference demo scheduled

AT&T may be missing out on this "reach out and touch someone" opportunity, but Dreamworks SKG is there to score on the first real-time 3D HD broadcast. SKG CEO Jeffrey Katzenberg will be interviewed in stereoscopic 3D HD glory by 3Ality Digital, and the resulting bits will be beamed by satellite company Arqiva to Amsterdam. The demo will be the first real-time 3D HD broadcast, and the "real-time" angle is definitely where the challenges are. The two HD camera feeds are muxed together at the source into a (very strange looking, we assume) 2D image, which is demuxed on the receiving end before being beamed out to Christie projectors. Neat stuff, and we're just waiting for the day this tech comes to distance workers all over.

via Engadget

Air purifiers under fire for Ozone Emission

Normally we're supposed to be concerned about depleting ozone levels to the point where we inhabit one big sauna, but according to an investigative piece by the Wall Street Journal (subscription required), household air purifiers which produce the gas as a byproduct may also pose a significant threat. Studies cited by the Journal suggest that both ozone generation as well as filtration models can emit dangerous levels of the reactive gas, which can be harmful either when inhaled directly or when combined with other common chemicals. While the CSPC is currently studying hard emissions caps to place on these products, California has already taken a first step by limiting purifier ozone output to 50 parts-per-billion starting in 2010. Meanwhile, executives from mall mainstay The Sharper Image are scrambling to discover another gimmicky product they can hang their hats on.

via Engadget

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New Dell Latitude E Series Professional Laptop Line

Roadmaps to charts, this E Series can do it all! Here's what's happening: Dell is kicking the D series to the curb, and is going E with its professional line. Improvements include the perks of Centrino 2, more WWAN and other wireless chips, eSATA and Display Port plugs, thinner dockable laptops and huge ass batteries for all-day usage. The E6400 boasts 19 hours of battery with a 9-cell. On the smaller end, the E 4200 offers a 12.1-inch WXGA screen in a 2.2 pound form factor, with 32GB and 64GB SSD options. The E4300 bumps that up to 13.3-inches and 3.4 pounds. At the other end of the spectrum, the E 6400 ATG is a 5.6 pound beast designed to withstand drops, dust and moisture. The E 5400, 5500 and 6400 are the mainstreamers, with 14.1-inch and 15.4-inch screens, disc drives and all the other toys you'd expect. Dell's roadmap has the larger laptops hitting in August, with the 12 and 13-inchers showing up in September. Check out some of the Dell Favorites.


via Engadget

RingCube's MojoPac software: Now take your PC anywhere you like!

If your remote access setup just isn't doing what you need it to do, RingCube Technologies has developed a software program that allows your iPod, external HDD, USB drive, or other fancy form of storage to be utilized as a "private and portable PC." MojoPac compacts your Windows XP desktop, settings, accounts, and even programs/preferences onto any portable storage medium to be accessed as a virtual desktop. The software relocates your data to an "on-the-go" device, while it borrows the resources from any other Windows XP computer you manage to locate. RingCube boasts the software's ability to run "side-by-side" with the host PC, allowing you to work in both domains while keeping all of your private information secure; since all data transmissions occur on your MojoPac-equipped storage device, no traces of your work are saved on the host PC. Of course, the utility of such a setup is greatly reliant on the speed of your storage device, so attempting to render a Photoshop document from a USB 1.1 thumb drive would likely create a fair amount of frustration. Needless to say, satisfying your curiosity here won't cost a dime -- MojoPac is currently available for a free month trial, after which the "introductory price" is $29.99 for the initial license ($14.99 for add-ons). Those who wait too long could end up paying nearly double the price. Make sure and check out FolderClone for easy back-ups.

via Engadget

New Technology from Kingston

Nothing too fancy from Kingston Technology, just a couple of more capacious flash drives and an all new one for good measure. For starters, the DataTraveler 400 with MigoSync software and the DT100 are both now available in spacious 16GB flavors. The DT101 comes with standard security software, capacities up to 8GB and in cyan, pink and yellow colors. Each of the newcomers should be available now, with the 16GB DT400 demanding $196, the 16GB DT100 costing $85 and the DT101 line ranging from $14 to $44. CLICK HERE to see more!