Gear21 » Computer http://www.gear21.com 21st Century Gear and Tech Mon, 22 Sep 2008 04:20:29 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 en hourly 1 Kodak OLED Frame http://www.gear21.com/2008/09/kodak-oled-frame/ http://www.gear21.com/2008/09/kodak-oled-frame/#comments Mon, 22 Sep 2008 04:06:08 +0000 Harlyn http://www.gear21.com/?p=358 If this frame was a guitar amp, it would go to 11. The first publicly available OLED (that's Organic Light-Emitting Diode) digital photo frame has all the bells and whistles to make all your true geek friends go "mmmmmmmmmmmmmm". ]]> Kodak has decided to go all crazy with the release of the Kodak OLED Wireless Frame ($1000). It features built in WiFi, enabling you to stream images, videos and music to the device. More importantly though, it features a 7.6-inch OLED display that can achieve a 16:9 aspect ration and 800×480 resolution. There’s 2GB of built-in memory and it can pull shots directly from Flickr.

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]]> http://www.gear21.com/2008/09/kodak-oled-frame/feed/ 0 Microsoft SideWinder X8 Gaming Mouse http://www.gear21.com/2008/09/microsoft-sidewinder-x8-gaming-mouse/ http://www.gear21.com/2008/09/microsoft-sidewinder-x8-gaming-mouse/#comments Sat, 13 Sep 2008 06:18:48 +0000 Harlyn http://www.gear21.com/?p=340 Blue Laser! "STRONGMAD LOVE BLUE LASER" - Get it? It's a Home Star reference... "HOOOMMSAAARRR" Nevermind - buy this freakin' mouse cuz it rocks.]]> Microsoft blasted its mice into the next level yesterday with its BlueTrack laser tech, and one of the first out of the gate is this seven-button SideWinder X8 gaming mouse. Gamers will be skeptical of its wireless nature, fantasizing that their reflexes are faster than the X8’s 13,000 frames per second, 75g maximum acceleration, 120 inches-per-second maximum speed and 2.4GHz transmitter, but they may like the way it can last through 30 hours of nonstop gaming before it needs a charge. This oughta beat its predecessor handily.

That “4000″ festooned on its side boasts of the SideWinder X8’s impressive-sounding 4000dpi resolution, getting well into the spec-derby range and far beyond anything meaningful. Maybe numbers like that can help to justify its $99.95 price, or convince hard-core gamers to wait until February for its release.

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]]> http://www.gear21.com/2008/09/microsoft-sidewinder-x8-gaming-mouse/feed/ 1 Altec Lansing Expressionist Bass http://www.gear21.com/2008/09/altec-lansing-expressionist-bass/ http://www.gear21.com/2008/09/altec-lansing-expressionist-bass/#comments Sat, 13 Sep 2008 06:13:22 +0000 Harlyn http://www.gear21.com/?p=337 Where is DJ Magic Mike when you need him? Can these pint size speakers really make you "Feel the Bass!?" Dunno - let's get some and find out!]]> Bass hits the desktop in Altec Lansing’s new Expressionist Bass Speakers ($150; October 2008). These cone-shaped PC speakers pack a 4-inch long-throw subwoofer into the base of each, with 1.5-inch drivers handling the mids and highs, removing the need for large, typically floor-bound sub enclosures. Finally, a reason to upgrade our aging Creatures.

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]]> http://www.gear21.com/2008/09/altec-lansing-expressionist-bass/feed/ 2 TrekStor Thumbdrive & Bottle Opener http://www.gear21.com/2008/09/trekstor-thumbdrive-bottle-opener/ http://www.gear21.com/2008/09/trekstor-thumbdrive-bottle-opener/#comments Tue, 09 Sep 2008 06:50:18 +0000 Harlyn http://www.gear21.com/?p=321 Just what I have always wanted - a way to store 25 movies AND open my micro brew vanilla cream soda! This looks a lot better than the flip flops I have with the bottle opener in the bottom.]]> If you’re going to carry around a USB thumb drive that has a bunch of data on it, you might as well choose one that offers more in terms of functionality than mere data storage. After all, with so many brands out there putting out thumb drives and with the cost of storage dropping so low, you need to look beyond simple aesthetics.

The TrekStor USB thumb drive doubles as a bottle opener. Yep, it can store between 1GB and 16GB of data, and it can open up your frosty brews as well. Make it your keychain and you’ll always have whatever data you want with you, be it documents or media files, and you’ll never be searching for a bottle opener again. It makes regular old thumb drives look downright featureless in comparison.

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]]> http://www.gear21.com/2008/09/trekstor-thumbdrive-bottle-opener/feed/ 0 Space Invader Keyboard http://www.gear21.com/2008/09/space-invader-keyboard/ http://www.gear21.com/2008/09/space-invader-keyboard/#comments Sat, 06 Sep 2008 05:45:54 +0000 RevBooyah http://www.gear21.com/?p=290 I have a flexi-keyboard - well, I used to... it's somewhere around here. But, i rarely use it. It was just one of those things I saw and thought, "Hey, this would be neat to use sometimes." Apparently "sometimes" means almost never]]> I have a flexi-keyboard – well, I used to… it’s somewhere around here. But, i rarely use it. It was just one of those things I saw and thought, “Hey, this would be neat to use sometimes.” Apparently “sometimes” means almost never.

BUT, I bet that would change if I had Space Invaders printed on all the keys!  If only there was a company out there that could to it for me…  ALAS! There is!

That’s right, you can get space invaders on a flexible keyboard. At long last, the wait is over.

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]]> http://www.gear21.com/2008/09/space-invader-keyboard/feed/ 0 Dell Inspiron Mini 9 http://www.gear21.com/2008/09/dell-inspiron-mini-9/ http://www.gear21.com/2008/09/dell-inspiron-mini-9/#comments Fri, 05 Sep 2008 06:01:37 +0000 Harlyn http://www.gear21.com/?p=285 Oh! It's so cute! I just want to tuck that right in my pocket and love it forever! Wait - it is pretty dang small. But the real questions is, does it work, man!?]]> Super portable is the best way to describe the Dell Inspiron Mini 9 ($350-$450). This little laptop features a glossy 8.9-inch LED display and weighs only 2.28 pounds. Powered by a 1.6GHz Intel Atom Processor, the Mini 9 runs either Windows XP or Ubuntu 8.04 and comes with up to a 16GB solid state drive (SSD), a built-in 1.3-megapixel webcam, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, and a free 2GB Box.net online storage plan. Available in black or white.

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]]> http://www.gear21.com/2008/09/dell-inspiron-mini-9/feed/ 0 ASUS Bamboo Series Notebook http://www.gear21.com/2008/09/asus-bamboo-series-notebook/ http://www.gear21.com/2008/09/asus-bamboo-series-notebook/#comments Fri, 05 Sep 2008 05:45:20 +0000 Harlyn http://www.gear21.com/?p=276 Ever get a woody over a laptop? This one comes with a woody already built in! I wonder if you type too hard if you get a splinter...]]> Most computer makers looking to make their lineup seem greener would be happy to slap a bamboo sticker on the outside and call it a day, but not ASUS. Their new Bamboo Series Notebook ($TBA) features artisan-grade Moso bamboo paneling, and energy-saving tech to back up its eco-friendly looks. Its Super Hybrid Engine technology can extend battery life between 35% and 70%, and yet enable users to boost their systems’ performance by up to 23%. Other features include a 12.1 or 11.1-inch screen, Intel Core Duo processors, Wi-Fi, a built-in multi-card reader, up to 4GB of RAM, and more.

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]]> http://www.gear21.com/2008/09/asus-bamboo-series-notebook/feed/ 0 SX02 Flight Simulator http://www.gear21.com/2008/09/sx02-flight-simulator/ http://www.gear21.com/2008/09/sx02-flight-simulator/#comments Wed, 03 Sep 2008 04:47:36 +0000 Harlyn http://www.gear21.com/?p=248 You think you have a hard time getting your kids to stop playing video games now? Then don't get them one of these! You will never get them to do their home work! Of course, there won't be room to do your homework because of the size of this thing...]]> Scientists simulate almost everything when it comes to developing precision personified products. Out of that crop of simulators, the one that fascinates me the most is flight simulators. You just cannot wait to feel like a pilot tackling all problems on board. Before I swing more with my fascination, I’ll prefer coming back to normality here for the SX02 Flight Simulator that gave me wings costs a whopping $9,500. The SX02 is one of the best flight simulators I have ever come across. Not just for the hefty pricing, it has certain traits which haven’t been spoken of before. Surround sound is a regular feature with top simulators but only a few come with surround screens to keep you totally engrossed. There is a centrally mounted joystick, a tension adjustable throttle and a digital programmable readout. For all those little aspiring pilots born in families that have enough to meet every need of theirs, this is just about the perfect start.

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]]> http://www.gear21.com/2008/09/sx02-flight-simulator/feed/ 0 Retro Wireless USB Microphone http://www.gear21.com/2008/08/retro-wireless-usb-microphone/ http://www.gear21.com/2008/08/retro-wireless-usb-microphone/#comments Fri, 29 Aug 2008 06:26:32 +0000 Harlyn http://www.gear21.com/?p=194 "I recall, Central Park in fall, how you tore your dress..." Is this thing on? Oh - it's wireless! Retro comes to the desktop. Now my Pentium Pro 95 looks new again.]]> This microphone gives you a retro feel and it can be a decoration for your desk. In addition, it uses RF technology and the working Distance is 3 meter. Now, you can talk with your family or friends without cable trouble.

Features:

  • Supports Windows XP, Vitsa, Mac OSX
  • On/Off button design
  • No driver require for Windows XP/Vista
  • Dimension: 80 x 80 x 160mm (approx.) (Microphone)
  • Weight: 149g

    • Radiator (Microphone) Specifications:

  • Working Voltage: DC 9V
  • Electric current: <1.2mA
  • Frequency: 98 MHz
  • Radiator Power: 80 mw
  • Radiator Distance: 3m

    • Receiver Specifications:

  • Working Voltage: DC 5V (from USB)
  • Sensitivity: 5 V
  • Singal to Noise Ratio: 50 db
  • Harmonic Distortion: 1% (AF= +/- 22.5 Hz)
  • Audio Frequency Output Power: 50mW
  • Audio Frequency Band Width: 125 ~ 12000 Hz

    • Package Contents:

  • USB Retro Wireless Microphone
  • USB Receiver Cable
  • 9V Battery

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    ]]>     http://www.gear21.com/2008/08/retro-wireless-usb-microphone/feed/ 0     Folderix Flash Drive http://www.gear21.com/2008/08/folderix-flash-drive/ http://www.gear21.com/2008/08/folderix-flash-drive/#comments Wed, 27 Aug 2008 04:27:57 +0000 Harlyn http://www.gear21.com/?p=161 Ever wanted to put a folder on a folder? Now you can. These slick little digital folders, available in 3 colors, would be a great gadget for any true geek.]]> If you’re ever looking for a way to show off your individuality in the workplace, you could always redecorate your cubical in some sort of tropical theme. If you’re not that outgoing, there’s always the option of buying a fancy USB flash drive. These Folderix drives will definitely turn a head or two.

    These sleek folder-themed drives come to us from the Art. Lebedev Studio, which is most noted for their extremely expensive (and awesome) Optimus Maximus keyboard. Sure, these drives aren’t as cool as a keyboard with tiny LCD screens, but they’re still not too hard on the eyes. They’re a bit pricey though, as a 4GB model will run you $55.

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