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A Color-Customizable Keyboard

Civi — Thu, 14 May 2009 23:02:12 +0000

Looking for an illuminated keyboard that’s a bit different from anything you’ve seen before? Then check out the Luxeed Dynamic Pixel LED keyboard. This cool keyboard contains 430 LEDs that are completely customizable. This means you can make each key light up in whatever color you choose! There are some preset color schemes such as a rainbow, and you can even create animations that make your keyboard do things like say hello or cycle through colors. It’s really cool, and it makes typing in the dark a breeze! The keyboard itself comes in either white or black, and while the keys seem to look brighter on the white, the black keyboard has the option of only lighting up the letters instead of the entire key.

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Amazon Unveils Larger Kindle Reader

Civi — Thu, 07 May 2009 20:33:36 +0000

Amazon’s Kindle reader has been quite popular, but some have found that the screen is simply too small. To address these concerns, Amazon has launched the Kindle DX, a larger version of the e-reader that is about two and a half times larger than the first version. It is aimed at those who want to read their newspapers and textbooks on the Kindle. The main draw of the Kindle DX is the larger screen, which measures 9.7 inches and can be used in either portrait or landscape mode. It also has a larger amount of memory and can store 3,500 books, 2,000 more than the current Kindle. The device will be released at some point in the summer, but Amazon customers can pre-order the Kindle DX now for $489.

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Roll up Keyboards Give You Flexibility

Civi — Tue, 21 Apr 2009 00:19:22 +0000

Are you tired of your fingers hitting several keys on your tiny laptop keyboard? Many people find them too small to type on, but it’s really impractical to carry around a full-sized keyboard. Buying a laptop with a full keyboard can be impractical, too, since they’re larger and heavier. The solution: a roll up keyboard! These keyboards are made out of flexible material that can be rolled up like a piece of paper and stowed in just about any sized backpack. The circuitry inside is designed to bend and flex, allowing the keyboard to continue working regardless of how many times it’s rolled and unrolled. It may take a little time to get used to using one of these flatter keyboards, but once you do, you’ll never have to suffer through typing on a tiny laptop keyboard again!

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Android Operating System Coming to PC’s?

Civi — Mon, 06 Apr 2009 15:37:38 +0000

If you’re familiar with the smart phone world, you’ve heard of Android, Google’s operating system that runs on mobile devices. So far, Android only runs on the HTC G1/Dream, but it’s scheduled to appear on many more phones this year. It also may appear on Hewlett-Packard’s netbooks, replacing Windows as the company’s default operating system. Android has already been tested on some netbooks, including those may be Asustek, and it ran fine. Netbooks are a relatively new concept—they are small, cheap computers designed mainly for internet and application use. They are, in some ways, the big brother of the smart phone, so it only makes sense that Android would be a great fit for them.

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Unique USB Hubs

Civi — Thu, 02 Apr 2009 21:32:44 +0000

Are you tired of your computer station looking like everyone else’s? If so, there are a few interesting computer gadgets you can grab to spice up your desk. One of the computer accessories that have become very popular to customize is the USB hub. Sure, all you really need is a small, boxy hub that splits your one USB port into four or more, but where’s the fun in that? If you really want to show off your unique personality and style, you can find USB hubs in a variety of shapes and sizes.

If you want to work in a galaxy far, far away, the Star Wars R2-D2 or Darth Vader USB hub is perfect for you. The R2-D2 hub makes authentic sounds when you plug in your USB devices, while Darth Vader will actually speak to you! If you’d rather travel through time, the Doctor Who Tardis USB may be more appropriate—it replicates the blue police box down to the flashing light. Of course, there are many other types of hubs out there, including some that look like animals, flowers, and more.

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USB Rechargeable Batteries

Civi — Fri, 27 Mar 2009 18:49:29 +0000

Do you spend way too much money on batteries? While rechargeable batteries can alleviate some of this cost, many of us simply forget to plug them into the charger. Plus, it’s always inconvenient to not have fully charged batteries when you need them. Well, with these cool USB rechargeable batteries, that’s not a problem. There’s no charger to keep up with. Simply pop open the top of the battery to reveal the USB connection. Plug it into your computer’s USB charger, and in 5 hours or so, you have a fully charged AA battery! Can’t wait that long? It’s perfectly OK to charge these batteries for only an hour or so if you don’t need a full charge. They work exactly like standard AA batteries. Once you own a few, you’ll never need to buy regular batteries again, thus saving yourself money and helping the environment a bit, too.

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Chill Your Beverages with a USB Cooler

Civi — Wed, 18 Mar 2009 18:22:14 +0000

Everything seems to be USB powered these days—printers, mice, speakers, tiny little refrigerators. Wait, refrigerators? Yes, if you have trouble keeping your drinks cool, you can actually purchase a small one-can USB-powered refrigerator. Many of these cool gadgets look like old-time vending machines, adding a cool retro look to your desk. All of them are guaranteed to keep your drink cold, though. If you’re tired of people at the office helping themselves to your soda, this is a great way to keep them cool and safe. You can also cool off a drink that has sat on your desk for several hours or simply allow yourself to be lazy. No matter what, you’re sure to get some comments on this gadget.

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Laser Keyboards

Civi — Tue, 17 Mar 2009 17:20:11 +0000

Want to have the coolest keyboard around? Then check out the newest thing in typing: a laser virtual keyboard. You’ll feel like you’re in a science fiction movie when you set the small Bluetooth device in front of your monitor and turn in on. Instantly, a full-sized keyboard is projected on your desk. You then simply tap your fingers on the desk or whatever surface you’re using just like you would on a normal keyboard. The input device even makes a clicking noise each time you hit a “key” so that you know your input was detected! You can even use it with a Bluetooth-compatible cell phone or PDA instead of trying to type on one of those tiny little keyboards!

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USB Travel Drives Just Keep Getting Smaller

Civi — Mon, 16 Mar 2009 17:10:28 +0000

We’ve all seen tiny travel drives that are about the size of a stick of gum, but now there’s an even smaller travel drive that fits in your wrist watch! There are several different versions of the product out there. Some of these awesome time pieces actually contain a tiny USB drive in them—just pop it out and plug it into your computer to access your files. Others have the drive built in and feature a retractable USB cord to actually connect the entire watch to your computer. Either way, both are very cool. Of course, these are mostly nifty toys instead of hard core USB storage. Most only hold around 4 GB of data at most, so don’t expect to cart your entire collection of AutoCAD files around on your watch. For most people, though, 4 GB provides plenty of space, and you’ll feel like James Bond as you save your documents to your watch.

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Acer working on MID (Mobile Internet Device)

Civi — Sun, 25 Jan 2009 21:11:31 +0000

A recent patent application by Acer reveals that it might enter the MID market (Mobile Internet Device). The MID market is not as crowded as the notebook market so that might contribute to this. The picture illustration from the patent shows what looks like a MID and reveals that there is a sliding keyboard, an audio jack and some USB ports. Not much is known about this as of now but we’ll keep our eyes on this.

Source: electronicpulp

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