Asus N51V Notebook Gets Carbon Footprint Certificates

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The World is saved! Asus announced today that the Asus N51V notebook computer is the world's first notebook to receive both Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) and carbon footprint (PAS 2050:2008) certificates.

ASUS is the first Taiwanese IT manufacturer to participate in EPEAT and to have its products registered at the Gold level. It is also the first to participate in EU Flower and have products its awarded the EU Flower. Read more

Posted on Fri, 16 Oct 2009 08:44:11 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Carbon Fiber MacBooks Underway?

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An Apple patent application for a carbon fiber composite shell was released today. This has lead to speculation that Apple is researching ways to build carbon fiber MacBooks and other media devices.

Carbon fiber is extremely durable, and weighs significantly less than other factory metals. Apple's patent specifically states that the fiber will be coated with a thin "scrim" of colored material, so that your stylish new Carbon fiber MacBook will look just as stylish as ever. Personally, I'm a fan of the way carbon fiber looks, and I hope they'll have options for 'natural' cases.

Posted on Thu, 30 Apr 2009 14:00:00 CDT | by Robert Evans

Nokia 8800 Carbon Arte unveiled

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Nokia today introduced the Nokia 8800 Carbon Arte, a new premium mobile phone in the Nokia 8800 Arte line featuring carbon fiber, titanium, polished glass and stainless steel.
The Nokia 8800 Carbon Arte features 3D patterns that express the inherent performance and luster of carbon fiber.

Also available on the Nokia 8800 Carbon Arte are soundtracks and wallpapers created exclusively for the range. The cool tap-for-time feature allows you to tap the steel surface below the display twice and a clock appears on the screen. Read more

Posted on Tue, 19 Aug 2008 01:24:35 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Carbon Motors Police Car

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Car startup Carbon Motors develops a new car tailored for law enforcement. The mean machine could be the new standard for cop cars.

Carbon Motors surveyed 400 law enforcement agencies to collect what policemen actually want from the ideal police car.
The current specifications of the Carbon Motors E7 include a 300hp Diesel/Bio Diesel engine, 0-60mph in 6.5s, 155mph top speed and 28 - 30 mpg fuel economy. Read more

Posted on Sun, 30 Sep 2007 08:00:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Geil Introduces Esoteria Dual Channel RAM with Carbon Fiber Heat-spreader

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Geil is making some RAM that racing fans should be clamoring for, if not for the high speed for the sweet, sweet carbon fiber heat-spreader. This is no fake carbon fiber look either, this is the real deal that is vacuum formed by an after market BMW tuner Vorsteiner.

Each of the heat-spreaders used on Esoteria is hand crafted to insure proper fit. The RAM will only be available in 2GB dual channel kits with latencies of 4-4-4-12 and optimized SPD for overclocking. The RAM is PC2-8500 DDR2 running at 1066MHz and it is available as a PC2-6400 800MHz version as well. The heat-spreaders are available with black or silver aluminum bases and a life time warranty. Read more

Posted on Wed, 18 Apr 2007 15:51:16 CDT | by Shane McGlaun

Carbon Fiber F1 Mouse Mat

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This may well be the world’s most expensive mouse mat at 260 British pounds, or a bit over $500 dollars. Available exclusively at the Official Formula 1 Website F1 Store, this mouse mat (it’s to cool to be called a mouse pad) is made of solid carbon fiber by the same technicians that create the Formula One monococques.

They even used the same state of the art software to computer design this bad boy. You can get a version of the mouse mat with a leather mousing surface for optical mice and one that has no leather allowing you to see the beautiful carbon fiber in all its glory. That is assuming you plan on using a ball mouse. Read more

Posted on Fri, 8 Dec 2006 08:32:00 CST | by Shane McGlaun

Carbon Nanotube TV Go Into Test Production

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CNET reports that Applied Nanotech and manufacturer Da Ling agreed to a trial production of Carbon Nanotube TVs.

Carbon Nanotube TVs work like CRTs but are as slim as LCD TVs. Applied Nanotech showed a 25 inch Carbon Nanotube TV prototype last September (photo). The image quality is still pretty bad, but maybe it is just a matter of money to make it work right. The first nanotube TVs could be ready by 2008.
Besides Carbon Nanotube, SED is a hot future TV technology that Canon and Toshiba are pushing. Read more

Posted on Mon, 20 Mar 2006 13:00:29 CST | by Luigi Lugmayr

Fast Carbon-based Industrial Robot by KUKA

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German robot specialist KUKA GmbH offers an palletizing robot, which is supposedly the world's fastest.

The secret is the carbon material the robot arm consists of. This makes the arm very light and it can be moved faster than a robot arm made from metal. The KR 40 PA has a fully integrated energy supply system and operates on 4 four axes.
More details on the Kuka site. First seen on Gizmag.

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Posted on Wed, 8 Jun 2005 13:00:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Pearl Colored Rio Carbon

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Earlier today, Rio announced a new version of its popular Carbon MP3 player. No, there have been to technical upgrades. The Carbon has instead received a makeover and will now be available in Pearl White. If it doesn't strike your fancy, you can still purchase the Carbon in its original color as well. Rio also announced the ce2100 MP3 player as well.

Click here to compare prices on the Rio Carbon.

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Posted on Thu, 6 Jan 2005 01:09:01 CST | by Luigi Lugmayr

Rio Carbon Leather Case from Vaja

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Gear Live reports about a leather carrying case for the Rio Carbon MP3 Player from Vaja.

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"Didn't get to mention it on the Rio Carbon review a while ago, but the carry case that comes packed with the unit itself is a real piece of crap. It's quite hard to slide the Carbon out of the case, and though it allows access to the power and scroll wheel, it completely covers the display. Enter Vaja and its wonderfulfly crafted cases, made specifically for the Carbon."
More details on Gear Live.

Compare Prices for the Rio Carbon. See also the new 5GB MP3 Player Creative Zen Micro.

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Posted on Tue, 26 Oct 2004 04:31:37 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Rio Carbon Review

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Gear Live (a I4U Network Member) reviews the new Rio Carbon 5GB Music Player.

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" Leave it up to Rio to make a product so hot that you can’t find it anywhere, except in the back closets of your local Best Buy. There weren’t any on display, but you see, it always pays to ask. Gear Live finally has its hands on Apple iPod Mini’s direct competitor, the Rio Carbon 5 GB digital audio player. This little number sports an extra gig of space than the Mini.
The first thing you'll notice, like many pieces of technology these days, is the player's size. This thing is so small, it will actually fit in the palm of your hand, and I mean the central part of your palm, as in not resting on the fingers at all. "
Read the Full Review.

Amazon.com sells the Rio Carbon for $224.99.

See also BestBuy Online Store.

The Rio Carbon is also listed on stores on Shopping.com.

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Posted on Tue, 7 Sep 2004 03:03:17 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Rio Carbon goes on Sale and Limited Edition Carbon!

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Rio sets release date of the Rio Carbon 5GB Music Player, also the Carbon shows up already in BestBuy stores.

Rio Audio introduced the Rio Carbon Music Player on August 2nd.
Rio is shipping on September 3rd 500 limited edition Rio Carbon Players to the ones who ordered from their site. Rio sells the Limited Edition Carbon for $249.95. It features a Laser engraving on the back proofing its a LE. It is only a special packaging, no difference in the Player itself. See Limited Edition Product Page.

Amazon.com sells the Rio Carbon for $224.99 (still pre-order).

BestBuy is showing The Rio Carbon in Stock on Shopping.com for $249.99, but not on their site.

Some users on Riovolution claim they got already one from BestBuy stores.

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Posted on Tue, 31 Aug 2004 03:33:24 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

New Rio Carbon goes against iPod mini

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Rio Audio introduces the Rio Carbon Music Player today.

Update 08/31/04: Rio Carbon shows up in stores
List of Stores
Amazon.com sells it for $224.99 (still pre-order).

The Rio Carbon weighs a light 3.2 ounces and uses Seagate's new 1", 5GB hard drive. The Carbon has 20hours of playback time on a rechargeable battery.
There is no measurements on the Rio Audio site yet for the Carbon player. The Rio Carbon supports the new Microsoft anti-piracy technology, called Janus.

It will retail for $249 (same price as the iPod mini, but 1GB more) and be available in late August. More details Rio Audio Site and in AP Story on Yahoo.

Stores start to list the Rio Carbon.

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Posted on Mon, 2 Aug 2004 03:45:47 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr