Motion Computing has recently dropped the ball by making available an instant performance boost upgrade for its LS800 Tablet PC. What this ultra mobile computer used to come with was a hard drive, but that has now been replaced by a delectable (by geeky standards anyway) 1.8″ 32GB solid state drive (SSD) that guarantees to deliver a more durable and better performance numbers. Engineering tests performed at Motion labs show that the SSD-equipped LS800 will run at 40% more efficiency when compared to a hard drive-based model, while the user will also experience faster data access times and reduced power consumption, resulting in the LS800 achieving an extra 10% of battery life.

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Paxar has recently unveiled its consumer-facing-ite-level RFID solution known as the Magicmirror. This unique device targets retailers that want to move brands and specific items, thanks to the ability for the Magicmirror to provide the final push where the salesperson has failed. How does it do it, you ask? Well, the Magicmirror will be able to detect an RFID-tagged piece of clothing when it is placed in front, where it will then display rich personalized information such as brand messaging, a brief description of the garment, the availability of sizes and colors, as well as mix-and-match guides that suggest other ways to part with your hard earned cash accessorize your wardrobe. Should a customer need any assistance from a salesperson, the Magicmirror can be used to summon help in an instant.

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A second display is a great way of enhancing one’s productivity. You can either extend your desktop or create another one and have different applications on each screen for better overview and multitasking. In a regular office one display could show the application you’re currently working on, and the other your regular Zuma/Bejeweled or Solitaire. This way you can actually get a bit of work done too. Just be sure you have your Stealth Switch handy.

As most office computers don’t have a dual head video card, it’s normally impossible to drive multiple displays. This is where the TRI-UV100 SEE2 USB to SVGA Adapter comes in. It allows you to connect a second display via the USB port.

As we all know that nothing is perfect, this gizmo doesn’t do the trick either. Read on for the drawbacks
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The tiny Island of Bermuda is set to introduce a Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) system for all of the 47,000 moving vehicles on the entire island in an effort to control the way that the residents are using their vehicles, or rather mis-using their vehicles, as it appears that they have a problem in collecting fines etc, it is estimated that over two million US dollars worth of fines are not being paid every year, which for a small place is quite significant amount of cash that could be used on other services etc.
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Is an office chair just an office chair? Well, it might be if you’re a regular office boffin who does nothing else but sit in front of the computer all day long. For gamers, things are mighty different. There are gamer keyboards, gamer mice, gamer laptops, and gamer video cards. A gamer chair is definitely not out of the question, as evident by the Trey Chair. This unique chair looks like your everyday swivel chair at first glance, but just like Superman, you can transform it into a rocking chair complete with rails for balance, a side table, footrest, or even an extra set in the blink of an eye! This is made possible by flipping the latch attached to the Trey Chair.

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Back in the day, as in a whole year ago, airport restrictions were relatively easy. But these days, you’re even restricted with the amount of liquids you can bring on. I know it’s for a good reason, you know, safety, but it’s just annoying. Clearly I’m not going to do anything about it though, so I must adapt by bringing sneakier and sneakier carry on items, namely the OHSO Pocket Toothbrush which is a toothbrush and a toothpaste holder all in one.
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The Google Interview could become the 21st-century equivalent of the candidate’s pilgrimage to the General Motors plant. Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton was first, in February, followed by McCain on Friday. The company has extended invitations to all the major candidates and expects more campaign appearances in coming weeks.

“I like to think of (seeking) the presidency as a job interview with the American people,” Schmidt, who moderates the sessions, told McCain. “And you’re also sort of interviewing with Google. It’s hard to get a job at Google.”

The company famously demands college transcripts and high grades; Schmidt’s staff whooped at the indirect praise. “I know I have my work cut out for me,” John McCain replied. After apologizing for his mind-bending opening inquiry, Schmidt, a regular Democratic political donor, heaped praise on his GOP interviewee. He asked a series of gentle questions about McCain’s Vietnam War combat and POW experiences, a chapter virtually no one in his audience was old enough to recall.

[Via USAToday.com]

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After their super-small MP4-capable PMP, Epoq seem to have decided to go further and bring video goodness to your wrist. But the video-playing capabilities are just a tiny part of what it has to offer…

First of all, think about how the other wrist-PMP-s look like: hunks of plastic with a rubber band and a TFT display. Now, let’s analyze the looks of this: a leather band, a thin metal body with stylish buttons and a chained port protector. Cool design! The whole device is kept thin by its OLED display. The display brings a lot of goodness with it: it uses very little power (almost nothing when the watch is displaying just the time), allowing for a lot of playback time (6 hours of video!).

Click on for detailed specs

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