NaturalPoint is selling a alternative handsfree input system for PCs and Notebooks - the TrackIR device. The system works by optical tracking of a reflective dot users can stick onto their forehead. By looking at the desired position on the screen the system moves the mouse there. The device is on sale starting at 129USD. If somebody is using this device please send a user report to news@i4u.com, I4U would be happy to publish it here.
Sony introduces a new projector especially designed for home theater. The Sony Cineza (VPL-HS1) projects 60" to 150" screens at 4:3 or 16:9 formats. The Cineza Projector is the first video projector for the home with Side Shot feature. This allows for placing the projector on an angle to the screen. The cooling fan is extra quite on 30dB, which is important for home usage. It also features a memory stick port to view digital photos directly. List price is 2,999USD.
Sony is introducing a DVD Walkman this November in Japan. The inventor of the Walkman is taking DVD portability to the next level with this gadget. The Screen can be disconnected from the player itself. The Headsets are powered by Sony's virtual surround sound to enjoy the Dolby5.1 sound on the run. The player can be also connected to a TV. No price set yet.
Panasonic introduces the Toughbook 01. This WindowsCE PDA is especially protected and aimed at industrial use. It is drop shock, moisture and scratch resistent. It also is wireless ready, features a color display and has a built in keyboard.
Sony takes their robot dogs to the next level. The 2 new ERS310 series Latte and Macaron puppies can do much more that their bigger anchestors. The pre-sale in the US starts October 1st.
Some of the highlights:
digital photo taking
different Aibo-Ware which gives them different behavoir (adult, puppy,..)
voice recognition
6 emotions
5 instincts
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Plextor offers a slick portable USB2.0 CD-Burner. The PlexWriter 8/8/24U drive allows for 8X write, 8X rewrite and 24X read speeds.It retails for 289USD.
Sharp is offering a new super-thin Notebook. In the US it will be known under PC-UM10. Its already available in Japan under the product name Sharp Mebius MT1. Its only 0.65inch thick, 11.9inch long and 9.1inch wide. It weighs 2.89pounds. Nice edge: the keyboard is coming up a little when opening the notebook. The US price for the Notebook starts at 1,999USD.
You can order it already at the japanese Notebook Site dynamism.com. The Pentium III 500MHz, 20gb, 128mb,WinME version costs 2,699USD at dynamism.com.
Camborg posted its first color photos taken with the new color version of the fabulous Casio Wrist Camera. The pictures are bigger and in of course in color, compared to the first version of the WQV.
Biometric access control is making its way to the average desktop. One of these products is from ethentica. The Ethenticator™
USB 2500 replaces the need to logon to your pc. It works on Windows 98/98SE/Me/NT 4.0/2000 and it looks great and has a fun name.
Wherify a california based start-up is aiming to launch GPS based people tracking system. The tracked kids have to wear a "cool" watch. The parents can logon on the wherify web site to see a street map where their little one is right now. The service has not launched yet.
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