Lazy Email Readers August 24, 2006

Are you one of those people who are too busy to read your email? If only you had a friend or something to read them to you. The E-puppy is a cheap way to accomplish this. Plug this puppy to your USB port and you are all set. He will read emails, word documents and other text files. There is also an LED on his chest to signify that there are new emails to be read, err listened too. The best thing about this is the price. You can pick one up for $9.97.
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The Optimal Keyboard Named Just Right August 23, 2006

Get a look at the Optimus keyboard and you wonder how convenient it really could be.  The keyboard has a nice slim build and a sleek interface.  The customization plays second-fiddle to the neat look of the keyboard as a whole.

This keyboard is to be released near the end of 2006 so the timeframe is certainly on its way.  Different languages, gaming with FPS type formats, specific programs and many other options offer you a fun way to design your keys like you design your wallpaper.  They claim it will cost less than a good cellphone, they will work on making it more ergonomic in the future designs, they will add animated keys if needed and to further customize the keyboard you can order this worldwide.

There is a specific page with answers on it…read up on this Optimus and save up for a neat addition to your desk.  This is truly artwork.

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Sony VAIO Turns 10

To commemorate VAIO’s 10th Birthday, Sony has unleashed 500 limited edition FJ Graphic Splash Edition notebooks in five different colors: blue burst, orange burst, pink feathers, green flowers and orange flowers. The FJ Graphic Splash designs are permanently embedded with special inks and coated with two layers of durable finish. Each notebook comes with a certificate of ownership and a customized wallpaper in the style of the cover of your Vaio.

Prices start at $1,129.99 although you can configure your Vaio to meet your needs.

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Is Tech Making Cheating Easy? August 1, 2006

With so much new technology emerging everyday, it was only a matter of time before schools began to accept it into their classrooms. After all, technology is a big part of a student’s life. When I was in high school, it was fairly uncommon to see students with cell phones or laptops on school grounds—even though these tools were readily available. Today, most kids in school have a cell phone, and the situation has gotten so out of control that schools are already moving towards banning them in the classroom. Besides being disruptive, cell phones and other technology are also being used to [gasp!] cheat .

Cheating is common among students—that’s no big secret; but when you hear about kids paying thousands of dollars to pass a test, well that’s when you know students are seriously under pressure. Desperate students in Vietnam, paid over $3,000 for an elaborate setup consisting of wigs and shirts wired to mobile phones that would allow them to cheat on their college entrance exams. According to ABC News, police also confiscated mobile phones, earphones, and SIM cards that were used to call in test questions and answers. [Read Story] Digg Story

Google Search Cheat Sheet July 12, 2006

Does anyone else think Google search is going down the tube? When I do a search for anything these days, I get alot of crap in the top searches. I was actually thinking about learning some tricks to refine my search terms, and I found this useful Cheat Sheet. Using the command "safesearch:" before your search term helps you exclude adult-oriented content. Or how about "date:" which lets you search for content within the past 3, 6 or 12 months? That should come in handy in searches. Go over the cheat sheet and find out how you can improve your search results. Any got any other tips?

USB 360° adapter July 11, 2006

With everything going to USB, it is more than likely that you have a device that is awkward or oversized. This makes plugging in other devices a bit of a hassle. The USB 360° adapter is here to help you with this frustration. For only about $7.50, this adapter allows you to connect devices to your USB port, without obstructing the adjacent ones. The adapter supports USB 1.1 and 2.0 and the connection is Type A Male to Type A Female. This is definitely an adapter that everyone should have.
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Lego Desktop Hard Drive July 10, 2006

Can’t get enough of Lego’s?  Well here is the new Lego desktop hard drive "brick" by LaCie.  It is a new hard drive to back up and store your video, mp3, and office files. It also comes with USB 2.0 to transfer all of your files. The Lego brick brings fun and color to the normal boring desktops. It comes 160GB (white $99.99), 250GB (red $129.99), 300GB (blue $169.99) and 500GB (red $349.99).  [Nick]

Ever Ready June 27, 2006

Always known for being on the ball when it comes to incorporating the newest technology in their products, Sony has made some hot upgrades to their just released Ultra Mobile PC form factor in the form of the UX90.  The Sony UX was already an impressive number @ just 1.15 lbs, featuring a 4.5" 1024 x 600 glossy TFT touch screen, a 1.3 mega-pixel camera for moblogging or videoconferencing and 802.1g wireless, Bluetooth & Cingular’s Edge network for connectivity.

Ever Ready

Always known for being on the ball when it comes to incorporating the newest technology in their products, Sony has made some hot upgrades to their just released Ultra Mobile PC form factor in the form of the UX90.  The Sony UX was already an impressive number @ just 1.15 lbs, featuring a 4.5" 1024 x 600 glossy TFT touch screen, a 1.3 mega-pixel camera for moblogging or videoconferencing and 802.1g wireless, Bluetooth & Cingular’s Edge network for connectivity.

Donny Doggie Webcam

I love gadgets that are cute and functional. I saw the Donny Doggie USB Web Cam and wrist cushion and I was in love. This little fella can be used as a web cam and can capture images in VGA 640 x 480 resolution using a 350k CMOS sensor. When you are not taking candid shots of yourself surfing the internet, you can use Donny as a wrist cushion to help relieve the strain of constant computer use. I am all about multipurpose items, and with a price of $23, this cute guy will definitely have a home on my desktop.

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