Stuck for Father's Day ideas, here's our top 5 gifts for 2012:
1. Case for iPad, Tablet, e-Reader
Dad probably bought one when he first got this iPad, Table or eReader, chances are that it has got scuffed over time. New designs and materials are being developed all the time to offer better protection and usability and you have to admit it's more original than a tie. Our choice Logitech iPad Keyboard Case.
2. Game Of Thrones Items
Lots of choices means there's something for every budget. Tee Shirts, mugs, books, Boxed DVD sets. Don't take our word for it have a look at Chapters.ca
3. HD PVR (Bell TV)
Ok we'll pretend it's for dad, even though we know everyone will love it. Easy to operate and with fully customizable favourites lists finding the programs you want to watch is fast. Schedule the programs you want watch or record for later viewing. See what the fuss is about with a Bell HD PVR Receiver.
4. TEF TEE Golf Tees
Not just any old golf tee, buy dad one the will improve his drive range. The Tef Tee has been proven to increase driving distance by 6.5 yards or more. If you were going to buy golf tees anyway compare the Tef Tee advantage.
5. IGrill
We know dad loves to BBQ, we also know how important it is to him to cook everything just right. The iGrill communicates with iPod touch, iPhone or iPad app and will alert you when food is cooked the correct temperature. iGrill thermometer available at the Apple Store.
QLOCKTWO
by Biegert & Funk at Baselworld is scheduled to be available in Autumn 2012. Original watch faces with hands and numerals have been labeled confusing by a generation who grew up reading led digits.
The youth of today look at their cell phones to check what time it is. No more the QLOCKTWO
watch displays the current time in words. A total of 110 letters are contained in a 35 x 35 x 7 mm square, which, when the button is pressed illuminate the words. Elegant, we think so
Other timepieces by Biegert & Funk :
QLOCKTWO®
QLOCKTWO® TOUCH
QLOCKTWO® LARGE
Ordering the same pizza just got easier. Red Tomato Pizza are offering their customers a fridge magnet that when operated, by pushing the button, will place your pizza order over the internet and have your pizza delivered to your door. Impressive, we think so.
When using a laptop with the power cord a big fear is the charger/power cord becoming entangled with either an object or a person and the laptop getting dragged to the ground. The ChargeSAFE project provides the solution to this problem. A connector that disconnects your power/charger safely whilst leaving your laptop at it's current location.
The only thing worse than seeing your laptop slam to the ground are the heart stopping moments when you pick it up and assess the immediate damage. Even then there's no guarantee that the laptop well perform as it should.
Jeff Gamelsky and Pierre-Andre Mugnier are the designers and developers of ChargeSAFE, they are currently looking for funding and hope to start production in June 2012. If you think this is a worthwhile project why not Help Fund the ChargSAFE project
NOTE Apple® laptops have had the Magsafe® system for years, which uses a magnetic breakaway connector to attach the power/charger cord, which has long been the envy of laptop users.
Thursday, November 3, 2011
PlugBug - Dual Charging Plug for Mac
The PlugBug makes it possible to charge a MacBook and an iPhone or iPad at the same time. PlugBug features a 10W USB charger that piggybacks onto your MacBook Power Adapter. This stylish, socket saving device retails for $34.99 US at Twelve South.
Engadget reported that Microsoft have submitted a patent for a modular phone. The phone will incorporate interchangeable modules - keyboard, gamepad, media remote or additional battery that can be placed into a sliding compartment.
It is not clear where components, not in use, will be stored. When built this phone with it's many gadgets and futuristic design might just be the smartphone of smart phones.
IBM (International Business Machines) PC Model 5150 launched 30 years ago on 12 Aug 1981. The computer featured an Intel 8088 4.77 MHz CPU, 40K Internal ROM Memory, standard user memory 16Kb, keyboard, built in speakers, cassette player jack.
A TV set could be used as the display, alternatively a monitor could be connected to one of the 5 memory/display slots. The PC came loaded with Microsoft BASIC Interpreter, Disk Operating System (DOS) 1.0and these sotware programs VisiCalc™, General Ledger, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Easy Writer™, Microsoft Adventure Role Playing Game and communications software.
The basic model retailed at $1,565 (Approximately $4,000 today). The computer was sold through ComputerLand and Sears, Roebuck & Co stores.
Add ons: Monitor, bi directional dot matrix printer, additional 5 1/4" disk drive, joystick, light pen, game and software modules, extra user memory (up to a maximum of 256kb).
The IBM 5150 PC established itself as the industry standard with software, programs and hardware being created to be IBM compatible. IBM software and computers become an integral part the Space Shuttles first orbital flight.
The PC found it's way into more and more homes, so much so, that today we also want computing capabilities on our mobile phones which isn't bad for a futuristic gadget that many people could not see being useful outside the office.
At the CES 2011 we identified projectors, especially mini one as what to watch in 2011.
Blue Light Optics Pico Mini Projector's projected image is touch sensitive, providing the user with a 10.1 inch WVGA interactive surface thanks to Holographic Laser Projection and Infrared sensors. The device features bluetooth, speakers, microphone and usb connectivity.
The pocket sized gadget just gained FCC approval, which mean it is approved for marketing and will be released soon.
When we did our review of the CES 2011 5 top trends back in January. We told you about the Nintendo 3DS AR - here is a demo showing the AR system in action :
The CES (Consumer Electronics Show) 2011, which was held in Las Vegas, is a showcase for the manufacturers to announce, display and demonstrate the latest in electronics. Some products were distributed prior to the show for testing, some products are still being assembled and some products already have been surpassed. Our pick for Top Five Trends for 2011 :
1. Pads, Readers, Palms and Tablets
This market is growing, competition is fierce - useful apps, processing speed and media functions will determine the winner. Multi functionality is one consumer demand manufactures dare not ignore. Ahead of the pack at CES 2011 - BlackBerry Playbook. Loaded with business apps it is sure to be a success with business managers and office workers in companies of all sizes. Dual Core processors provide ample multi function capacity. The BlackBerry Playbook also displays flash and runs full desktop versions of programs.
2. Smart Phones for Gamers
Many mobile phones have touch screen controls, so taking a cue from the PS3 Phone (the Sony Playstation Phone) expect to see slide out game controls in place of slide out alpha numeric key pads.
3. Mini Projectors
In response to consumer demands that their smartphone do more, both RIM and Apple are offering mini projectors. Speculation strongly suggests that iPhone5 will include a Pico projector. The Rim BlackBerry Presenter is to be offered as an accessory for BlackBerry smart phones, using Bluetooth technology once connected to a monitor or projector. Of course stand alone mini projectors are being developed by other companies too.
4. Wireless Charging Pads
No more jumbled up wires or cords. Put the electronic device (mobile phone, smartphone, camera, gaming controller, mp3 player, pad or e-reader) on to the battery charging mat, pad or charger zone. WildCharge (UK and Europe only at present) and Powermat both use device specific sleeves. CES 2011 saw the debut of the ElectroHub which requires a special battery to be used in place of the devices own.
5. 3D and Multi Media
Imagine your TV displaying 3D images, now image it using 2D input and converting it to 3D output, then add the capabilitiy to download apps. ON a smaller scale the new SonyVaio F series laptop converts 2D to 3D on the fly too. Gamers haven't been left behind either - Nintendo 3DS renders 3D without the need for special glasses.
Also worth noting:
Coming soon to your remote control a Netflix button. LG have incorporated their Pen Touch technology into Plasma TVs and business boards.
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