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Chromebook – Google Chrome OS on Acer and Samsung

mai 23, 2011

chromebooks
During the Google I/0 2011 conference, there was an announcement made about the Chromebook operating system. This term basically describes all notebooks that support the Chrome operating system. The two manufacturers featured are Acer and Samsung, announced by Sundar Pichai.

The Chromebook wants to reinvent and redesign the whole PC experience while solely focusing on the web features, by bringing the perks of phones and tablets. It concentrates on improving security, portability and access. And because we know how frustrated we all get when we start-up our PC systems and wait light-years till everything is ready, the Chromebook will boot in 8 seconds.

Lifebook Leaf
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Design Concept: A solar powered laptop – Lifebook Leaf

mai 15, 2011

Lifebook Leaf The Lifebook Leaf has been designed by Americans Laura Karnath and Carl Burdick. They have participated with this design concept and won the Fujitsu Design Award for „a life with future computing”. While it has a Matrix feel to it, the laptop is actually a wonderful alternative to contemporary technology, offering a solution that dismisses regular power sources.

The Lifebook Leaf uses a single and flexible OLED touchscreen that you can flat out or fold into a notebook form. Because the exterior is covered in rubber, it is well protected against unpleasant events that lead to scratching. It’s also completely waterproof when shut. Featuring a small OLED panel on the back that shows charging data and notifications, along with a 4G module for integrating communication, 3 cameras that can shoot 3D images and allow depth sensing (for a gestural control). But the best thing about the Lifebook Leaf is that it can be charged by sunlight. It’s a beautiful way to make use of the latest technology while preserving nature.

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Pepsi introduces the Social Vending machine

aprilie 29, 2011

Pepsi introduces the Social Vending machine Pepsi connects to social media via Social Vending machine, a device through which you can send beverage gifts (from Pepsi, obviously) to friends.

Equipped with touch-screen interface, the Social Vending machine allows you to buy, gift or redeem a drink, or connect to the Pepsi Refresh Project. By choosing the “gift” option, you are required to choose a drink and input your friend’s phone number, along with an optional video message. They will receive your message with an attached code which permits them to “redeem the gift” at another Social Vending device. If you feel particularly charitable one day, you can also send a drink to a stranger, through the “random acts of refreshment” feature (catchy name).

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The Latest Amazon Kindle eBook Reader

aprilie 10, 2011

Book readers have had the luxury of enjoying their favorite copies on a portable device for quite some time now. But they’ve never really had many perks to it. Luckily, the latest Amazon Kindle eBook Reader will change that.

Latest Amazon Kindle eBook Reader

The gadget weighs 8.5 ounces and has the thickness of a pen. Design is ergonomic, making it easy to hold and read, no matter what position you’re shifting to. It doesn’t heat up like your laptop, so you can read from it as long as you want, and it doesn’t require any software to be installed. Store over 3.500 books that you can download within 60 seconds.

The paper-like screen has a better contrast with darker fonts and no glare from the sun. Its battery can last up to a month (with wireless off) or 3 weeks (with wireless on) and the package includes a U.S. power adapter and microUSB cable for plugging your Kindle directly into your computer.