Archive for November, 2005

Hitachi Vein Recognition Laptop

Engadget links to a new technology from Hitachi which will produce a laptop with vein recognition and writes:

‘The company announced the “FLORA Se210,” a Windows XP Embedded system with no hard drive (for security purposes, we take it), 600MHz Celeron processor, 256MB of RAM, and otherwise normal specifications. Set at around $1,625, the system will […]

Wednesday, November 30th, 2005

Nokia 770 Internet Tablet Review at Yahoo! News

Yahoo News has a review of the Nokia 770 Internet Tablet and writes - ‘Because the new portable device lacks voice-communications capabilities, it currently has few direct competitors except for the Wi-Fi enabled Palm (Nasdaq: PALM - news) TX. Nokia has geared the 770 to people looking for a pint-size Web-surfing device that can be […]

Wednesday, November 30th, 2005

Tablet PCs: Stuck In A Niche

‘Can touch-screen technology, lighter systems, and wider use of ‘digital ink’ move pen-based computing beyond health-care, pharmaceutical, and education markets?
Three years after their introduction, tablet PCs have settled into a small niche serving people who regularly take notes or fill out forms while on the job. Now Microsoft and system vendors are working to improve […]

Tuesday, November 29th, 2005

Intel and Ultrasuede bring Fashion and Technology Together in Touchable Laptop PC

The laptop PC is finally ready for its close-up. Previously confined to a world of monotone grays and blacks, touchable laptop PCs are now poised to break into the fashion spotlight.

Intel Corporation and Toray Ultrasuede (America), Inc., innovative leaders in technology and fashion, today unveiled “ultrafashionable” concept laptop PCs. The unique result of their collaboration […]

Tuesday, November 29th, 2005

Gateway CX200 Review - Laptop Magazine

Laptop Magazine reviews the Gateway CX200 and writes - ‘The Gateway CX200, the first convertible with a widescreen display, won’t take the Tablet platform mainstream. However, this system succeeds in making a mainstream notebook with Tablet functionality a desirable and affordable option. That’s no small feat given larger convertibles have been around for nearly two […]

Tuesday, November 29th, 2005

Ergonomic Laptop Stand

The Gadget Blog has a post highlighting a new laptop stand that is said to be quite ergonomic (as pictured). it seems like a good idea - although I’m not sure how it’d work with my powerbook which doesn’t open flat like the laptop in the picture.

Tuesday, November 29th, 2005

Averatec 4100 Series

The Averatec 4100 Series’ 13.3“ high resolution AveraBrite widescreen display is the perfect viewing size, and it’s full-size keyboard and comfortable approximate 4 lbs. make it the best back-to-school or business traveler’s companion available on the market today!

These ultra portable notebooks are one of the first in the market to feature AMD Turion 64 Mobile […]

Monday, November 28th, 2005

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