Archive for September, 2007
Pi electric bike burns a hole
Not in the ozone layer, but in your pocket. It retails for a whopping $7,500, which could get you a decent second hand family sized sedan that is still running just fine. Well, if you feel that your pockets need a little lightening up while aiming to get some exercise in the process, the Pi electric bike sounds like a pretty good idea. The Pi comes with an aluminum monocoque frame that is constructed from a single piece of made-up metal that shares a similar thickness all over. In terms of electronics, the batteries are of the nickel metal hydride variety and not lithium ion which we have all come to know and love in our fair share of gadgets and gizmos these days. As for the motor, it is a 36-volt brushless DC model that cranks out around 1 horsepower, or 750 watts. Needless to say the final output depends on just how much human power you put in, but I seriously doubt you’ll reach double digits in terms of horses since you’re, well, only human.
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STOP-Lock for peace of mind
So you have dropped more than a pretty penny on your new laptop, so might as well go the extra mile and put aside some more money for a physical security system. STOP-Lock from Secure-It, Inc. is one of those solutions that help prevent your latest acquisition from disappearing into thin air the moment you turn away from your table at Starbucks just to check out the local scenery. It is unique from other physical security systems in the sense where it comes complete with a tracking system and a locking mechanism, helping deter thieves from making a quick getaway.
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Bounce Along with Horsey Hoppers
If you ever fancied doing a spot of horse racing in your garden then you’ll want to get hold of a pair of these, Horsey Hoppers.
Horsey Hoppers are conventional space hoppers (if there is such a thing as a conventional space hopper) inside a horse costume, I think they probably work better when combined with an alcohol fuelled garden party.
A pair of horsey hoppers will set you back £24.99 (~$50) from I Want One of Those.
Kenwood rolls out new Media Kegs
Kenwood’s foray into the portable media player market has been pretty limited so far in terms of impact created by its line of Media Kegs. Still, the company has not pulled the plug just yet by releasing a couple of designs despite sharing the same features. The M2GD55/M1GD55 and M2GD50/M1GD50 players will come in 1GB and 2GB flavors with high sound quality as the main selling point. Supported audio formats are pretty limited although utilitarian, able to handle just MP3 and WMA (DRM), while battery life ranges between 16 to 21 hours depending on the format played. Both players will be available at retail stores in Japan from next month onwards.
Source: Anything but iPod
Newman unleashes MP4P E350
There is a new portable media player in town (or China, at least), with the unveiling of the Newman E350 portable media player that comes with touchscreen capability for supposedly easier navigation. Definitely the user interface won’t be as refined as the ones you see on the iPod Touch, but at least there’s some sort of progress going on here. Features of the E350 include a 3.6″ 16 million color TFT display, support for a wide range of audio video formats, and e-book support. No idea if this will make its way to Europe or to the US, but it shouldn’t be too heavy on your pockets if they do.
Source: AVing
AMP Speaker doubles up as desk
How many speakers do you know are large enough to be used as a desk? The AMP speaker is definitely one of them, boasting a built-in amplifier as well as a 3-way speaker cone-set. The presence of an audio jack gives you connectivity with virtually any portable music device. At this point in time, it is a little hard to ascertain as to whether this is a concept or not, but my money’s on the former. After all, wouldn’t a speaker/amplifier this size contain really huge magnets that would definitely be hazardous to your computer’s health?
Source: Born Rich
Posdata unveils G100 gaming platform
Hmmm, here’s yet another handheld gaming device for you to consider when it comes to portable entertainment. The Posdata G100 comes with a 4″ touchscreen TFT LCD display and a gamepad that slides open to reveal itself. It will operate on the 2.3GHz and 2.5GHz bands and supports WiMAX, WiFi, and Bluetooth connectivity, giving you plenty of options when it comes to making a connection. Games can be downloaded from the Internet, while you can always perform a little casual surfing with the G100 as well (check out our mobile site while you’re at it). The G100 is tipped to be released at the end of this year at a yet undisclosed price.
Source: Digitimes
