Whiteboard that Records Hand Drawn Notes and Pics and Prints Directly

These innovative Panasonic whiteboards, which are commonly used for presentations, not only records what’s drawn on its surface, but instantly prints to the attached and included printer. This is particular useful for distributing notes following a presentation. Looks like they start about $850 depending on size and features.

More info here.

4 comments April 5th, 2006

Logitech G15 Review by Everythingsub

Everythingsub.com has a gamer’s review of Logitech’s G15 backlit keyboard. It looks like they were pretty impressed with the G15’s design and ‘gaming’ like durability. They found that the keyboard’s blue back light made easy viewing of the keys, but were disappointed with the wrist rest. Even cooler is the G15’s built in LCD screen which apparently will be compatible with soon released games such as the new Brother in Arms (see below pic for example of integration). Currently the LCD screen displays CPU usage, time, etc (reminds me of the old Sega Dreamcast controllers). The Logitech G15 keyboard is also has 18 programmable keys, otherwise known as macros. In short, Everythingsub found the Logitech G15 keyboard to be an ideal gaming device, and any drawbacks were quickly overshadowed by its positives.

Available here for  $72 and free shipping.

11 comments October 13th, 2005

Logitech MX5000 Review

Logitech has unveiled a whirlwind of products this past month, and that includes the keyboard and mouse combo MX5000. Both devices use Bluetooth 2.0 and have a pretty extensive feature set which include an LCD for the keyboard to notify you of incoming email, and what Logitech claims is a mouse with 20 times the accuracy of any regular optical mouse.

Another notable feature is that while the keyboards LCD is not in use it will display Window XP user name, time, date and room temperature - cool or what? “I don’t know what does you keyboard say?”….oohhhh!. Sorry that was in poor taste but I just ran with it. Lastly, the keyboard acts as a Bluetooth hub for your entire computer. So if you would like to pair it with a wireless headset or sync your phone then you’re in business.

The combo runs for $149.99 and is currently available.

For a full review on the mouse (MX1000) included in the package Click Here.

92 comments September 22nd, 2005

3D Monitor

Need to turn a flat image into 3D? Then you’re gonna have to drop just under $4 grand for a Planar Systems monitor. It is actually 2 monitors placed together at a 110 degree angle with a piece of polarized glass. The user must also wear a pair of special glasses to see the image.

According to its manufacture the images are not technically 3D, but give the appearance that they are, and help the eye better understand what its looking at.

Sharp also has a 3D monitor that doesn’t require glasses, but does require the user to position their head in a certain place to view the image - the glasses provide the user with great viewing freedom.

Apparently some people get sick from the imaging as it coordinated between the left and right eye. There are reports of headaches and sickness, while some have used the system all day without any side affects.

Add comment September 13th, 2005

Paper Thin Display

A company called Polymer Vision (backed by Philips), recently announced a device that’s screen can be expanded by pulling on both ends (essentially it is an electronic scroll). Thats right, we are talking a display that is thin, not quite paper thin, but getting there.

Although the device, Concept Readius, will never be manufactured, Polymer Vision is using it to show the possibilities for consumer electronics. The technology allows for a device to sport a large display and all the while not sacrifice weight and size. The screen displays 320×240 pixels, is monochrome, and apparently can be viewed in bright sunlight and still maintain decent contrast.

10 comments September 5th, 2005

Epson’s Palm Sized Projector

Although this really, really small projector is just a prototype it is still amazing. Its foot print is 5.4″ by 4″ - small enough to fit into your palm. Epson currently doesn’t have any plans to manufacture the device.

3 comments September 5th, 2005