Memorex has never exactly been one to go
out on a limb with its consumer electronics, and it looks like that’s especially true of its new MyVideo pocket camcorders, which the company itself doesn’t even bother to go into much detail about in its press release — other than that they’ll let you “zoom in on life’s moments before they zoom out,” of course. A bit more digging turns up some expectedly standard specs, however, including 4GB of memory and an HDMI port on the MyVideo HD model and 2GB and no HDMI on the MyVideo VGA, along with a two-inch screen and the usual integrated USB connector on each. Then again, they do just cost $99.99 and $129.99, and seem like a prime candidate for discounts in the run up to the holiday season.
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Memorex MyVideo pocket camcorders are content to fit the mold originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 15 Oct 2009 15:52:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Word of an
e-reader from txtr GmbH — a platform for online document hosting and storage — has been making the rounds for a while now, with the thing finally making the leap from vaporware to full fledged gadgethood at the Frankfurt Book Fair yesterday. Built around an ARM11 CPU and a 6-inch grayscale e-Ink display, this guy features support for ePub format documents, microSD card storage (ships with 8GB) and access to your documents either via USB, WiFI, or the txtr Net wireless service — which, as near we can tell is Germany-only — where you can expect to pay about €14.99 ($22) a month for a three month contract or $11.99 ($18) per month for the year. Among the many enticements offered to lure you away from Amazon (or, perhaps,
Barnes and Noble), the company is promising that this will be an entirely open platform for devs, and they’re throwing in a novel by Thomas Klupp (which, as far as we can tell, is only available in German). Pre-orders start December 1st, 2009 for €319 ($477), with plans to get these guys in European and American customer’s hands before Christmas. PR after the break.
[Via NewGadgets.de]
Continue reading txtr’s e-reader offers a 6-inch e-Ink display, plenty in the way of Teutonic content
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txtr’s e-reader offers a 6-inch e-Ink display, plenty in the way of Teutonic content originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 15 Oct 2009 15:21:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Redefining the way we interact with computers is a pretty ambitious task as far as things go, but that’s just what R. Clayton Miller is looking to do with his so-called 10/GUI project, and he may just be onto something. Miller begins with the notion that the traditional mouse-based interface lacks the “interaction bandwidth” afforded by multitouch interfaces, and that touch-enabled desktops (or laptops) are inherently problematic since they can’t be used for prolonged periods of time — even a flat
surface will do a number on your neck if you use it all day. To solve that problem, Miller proposes separating the touch surface from the display and placing it below the keyboard in the form of a large, hybrid capacative / resistive touch panel. That’s just the beginning, however, and Miller has also devised a whole new interface that makes use of all your fingers, and a new linear means of displaying windows that strikes a balance ease of use and the ability to manage numerous applications. Of course, there are some drawbacks — you’d still likely pull out a mouse for Photoshop or a marathon Left 4 Dead session — but we’d certainly be curious to see how this would play out in practice. Head on past the break for a full video overview.
[Via Slashdot]
Continue reading 10/GUI interface looks to redefine the touch-enabled desktop
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10/GUI interface looks to redefine the touch-enabled desktop originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 15 Oct 2009 14:58:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Wouldn’t it be nice if your home phone charger could double as a charging device itself when taken on the road? Yes, yes it would. Technocel undoubtedly agrees, as its PowerPak does just that. When plugged into a standard wall outlet, it can simultaneously charge whatever USB device is plugged into it (amongst others, considering the bundle of tips that are included) and juice up its internal cell; once unplugged, the integrated battery can provide enough power to a dead mobile to let you yap for around three hours, or just enough to make it through whatever sobfest your ill-willed SO has planned for you next week. It’s expected to go on sale in around a fortnight at various retail locations and Sprint stores.
Continue reading Technocel PowerPak pulls double duty as portable battery and home charger
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Technocel PowerPak pulls double duty as portable battery and home charger originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 15 Oct 2009 14:37:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Ripxx is already targeting athletes-in-training with its GPS-enabled Personal Measurement Device, but it looks as if that very unit may have a little competition. Satsports GPS claims to be the world’s first device to combine “true real time interactive navigation for skiing, snowboarding, golfing, running, cycling and automotive enthusiasts in a portable, all-weather device.” Granted, it’s not like you couldn’t get your hands on a rugged navigator before, but the software here is what takes things to another level. It promises athletes real-time routing and data logging, and after your runs are through, you can sync the data with Google Earth to get a good look at what all you just accomplished. As for specs, you’ll find a 2.7-inch touchscreen, 400MHz Samsung processor and a microSD expansion card. Oh, and if you’re not down with dropping $490 on this, you can opt for the Satski, Pocket Caddy and / or Sports Log apps for WinMo and Android. Check the details in the press release and demo vid after the break.
Continue reading All-weather Satsports GPS handles navigation duties for snow bunnies, other athletes (video)
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