Asus R710 world’s first portable navigation device with pathfinder HUD technology
asus_pnd.jpg The new Asus R710 portable navigation device (PND) with PathFinder is a handy navigational gadget that delivers a whole new level of vehicle safety through the world’s first PathFinder HUD (Heads-Up Display) technology. It is also equipped with a large 5" touch screen display that is not only functional, but exudes a sleek, stylish look. The Asus R710 also boasts a large variety of features that enable a smoother, safer drive, including Bluetooth handsfree functions and a built-in light sensor.

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October 11, 2008 | Related Entries - Transport
Robotic suit that helps people with mobility problems available for rent in Japan
cyberdyne.jpg yuki_yoshi.jpgCyberdyne a new company in Tsukuba, Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan will mass-produce a robotic suit that reads brain signals and helps people with mobility problems. HAL- short for hybrid assistive limb -is a computerized suit with sensors that read brain signals directing limb movement through the skin. The robotic suit will be available for rent in Japan for ¥220,000 ($2,200) a month .The invention may have far-reaching benefits for the disabled and elderly. The 10-kg battery-operated computer system is belted to the waist. It captures the brain signals and relays them to mechanical leg braces strapped to the thighs and knees, which then provide robotic assistance to people as they walk. HAL comes in three sizes — small, medium and large — and also has a one-leg version for a ¥150,000 ($15,000) rental fee. The one –leg version weighs approximately 6 kg (excluding battery).

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October 11, 2008 | Related Entries - Robotic
Super Talent Life-like Terra Cotta Warrior USB Drive
Terra Cotta Warrior_USB Drive.jpg Super Talent terra cotta warrior USB drive is a life-like replica of the ancient Xi'an warriors that stands only 7cm tall. Super Talent terra cotta warrior USB drive is full compatibility with USB 1.1 and 2.0 and is available in 1GB-8GB capacity. The drive supports password protection. In 1974 in Xi'an, China farmers digging a well discovered a vast underground cavern containing thousands of life sized terra cotta warriors. Further excavation nearby revealed two more underground rooms and a total terra cotta army of more than 6,000 armed soldiers and horses that were perfectly preserved for over two thousand years.

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October 10, 2008 | Related Entries - Computing
Lexar launches World's First high-performance DDR3 Memory Modules Featuring Activity-indicating LEDs
Lexar_ Crucial Ballistix_Tracer.jpg Lexar announced immediate availability of Crucial Ballistix Tracer PC3-10600 (DDR3-1333MHz) high-performance, low-latency memory modules. These modules are the world's first high-performance DDR3 memory modules to incorporate activity-indicating Light-Emitting Diodes (LED). The LEDs on the new Crucial Ballistix Tracer DDR3 modules are illuminated in a random pattern based on memory activity, highlighting the system memory and allowing users to visually see how intensely the memory is working. Additionally, eight blue ground-effects LEDs emit a constant glow near the motherboard memory sockets.

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October 10, 2008 | Related Entries - Computing
Thermaltake BigTyp 14Pro CPU Cooler
thermaltake_cpu_cooler_A.jpg Thermaltake BigTyp14Pro CPU Cooler is without a doubt an impressive upgrade; the innovative stream shaped fan cover is not only there for styling purpose, but it also serves to speed up the air circulation. The mirror coating copper base seamlessly contact with the CPU and works with the 6 copper heat pipes to efficiently transfer the heat to the fins and 14cm large fan for heat dissipation process. VR fan control has also been included to give users full control over the fan speed for different demands.

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October 10, 2008 | Related Entries - Computing
LG-KC780 Worlds first Face Detection camera phone with Bluetooth webcam facility
lg_mobile.jpg LG announced today the launch of its LG-KC780, a slim 8 megapixel camera phone with special features that make it ideal for shooting portraits. The LG-KC780 is a slim slider phone at just 13.9 mm thick, but manages to include a large 2.4-inch widescreen LCD. A Schneider-Kreuznach certified lens ensures that the LG-KC780’s camera takes high quality photos that are sharp and clear. Face Detection automatically finds and focuses on people’s faces to allow photographers to take clearer pictures. The LG-KC780 is a full featured handset and includes the latest in mobile phone technology, including Smart Bluetooth, which opens up a number of new options when the phone is connected to a personal computer. For example, the phone’s camera can be used as a webcam for use in online conversations. Unlike USB webcams, this world’s first feature means that the camera can easily move with the user, as long as the phone stays within Bluetooth range.

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October 10, 2008 | Related Entries - Mobile Phones