If Only I Had It

I have always been frustrated when my laptop battery dies out on me especially when I am nowhere near an AC and just got an idea for a new blog. Most of the times ideas or work comes to you at the most ridiculous times and you need to get to them fast. 

The Turbo Battery technology used on the MSI GX600-08 laptop lets the laptop operate on the Turbo Battery Mode, which it’ll automatically follow the processor, to adjust the programs that are being used and either stop or lower the parts that are not being used or running. In such a case, the electricity will get fairly distributed among the ports, USB interfaces and other peripherals etc, which will be able to achieve the goal of saving energy and the battery life gets extended.

Once switching back the laptop to AC mode by plugging it to AC source and pressing the turbo button above the keyboard, the laptop’s Turbo Drive Engine Technology will kick off, which simultaneously increases the speed of the CPU and the system up to 20%. And it can run smoothly to the very best of its abilities.

This MSI new premiere notebook has an overall design meant more for gamers. It’s equipped with the best NVIDIA Geforce 8600M GT 3D graphic card (Build-in 512 VRAM) and exclusive MSI vivid image enhancement technology can create the most astonishingly realistic audio and visual effects.

The GX600-08 features the latest Intel® Centrino® Duo Mobile Technology, which uses Intel® Core™2 Duo processor and Intel® PM965 Express Chipset, to deliver truly outstanding dual-core performance computing power, great battery life, and expanded wireless connectivity.

Other multimedia applications include: the latest E- SATA support, high-definition multimedia interface, 1.3 mega pixels web cam for better internet chatting, DTV receiver (optional) so you can watch television shows on demand. All these to help you with a total relaxed environment so you can regroup again for the challenges ahead. Furthermore, wireless functions for easy internet connections anywhere and anytime.

There seems to be non-stop USB fun coming to your desk. After a few of the birds, the toilets, the music stations, now you get a little USB White Mike Tyson to throw punches for you on behalf. The desktop USB boxer is to be hooked up to your computer’s USB port. And you can control its fists to throw punches against the little punching sack by using your keyboard’s left and right keys.

The up and down keys on your keyboard will make it to rotate its base, which is a turntable. The USB boxer also keeps and displays on your screen for how many successful punches that you’ve landed through him. Simply fun to have on your office, once your nasty boss has screwed up your day and this is where you can simply throw punches to release your anger.

The price of this little gadget is £29.99 .

So is it worth getting this little piece of gadget to keep you happy by your PC when you burn that night oil. I leave this decision up to you guys . Below is a Video of how this things works.

It seems now only those into Blu-ray discs and devices manufacturing are producing the first external Blu-ray drive. This is probably due to they have just won the HD/DVD and Blu-ray format war and now their position in the market is certain. The first external Blu-ray drive is produced by PLDS or Philips and Lite-On Digital Solutions. The drive is a USB connected (USB 2.0) BD-ROM drive that is capable of reading Blu-ray disc media at 4x, single layer DVD at 12x, dual-layer at 8x and CD at 32x maximum.

According to Gizmowatch, the external Blu-ray drive can only play user-recorded high-def content from a digital camcorder, but not commercial movies released under the Blu-ray Drive format. This is due to the copy protection issues and lagging software development. One reason is due to commercial content is encrypted with High-Bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP) which can be decrypted using a HDCP-compliant graphics card that offers DVI or HDMI connections. And currently in the market, PCs with graphics chips that support HDCP are not available yet, so making it impossible to play the commercial content. Another reason is the Blu-ray disc playback software that can decrypt HDCP isn’t declared as saleable item yet.

Anyway, there is no word on the price and when it hits the street for this first external USB Blu-rayd drive.

There are some very unique companions for the Macbook Air. Besides, the Macbook paper, we have Macbook Fire, Water and Earth here. They seem to make up a perfect line of the five elements that commonly used in Feng Shui.

The Macbook Earth is surely the greenest laptop ever on earth. Its cover and almost everywhere excepts the keyboard are all grown with green grasses. It has no electrical cord, which the intention is to save power. The main power source will be from the wind and sun. It’s equipped with a phosphorescent screen that consumes extremely tiny power only. The chassis is made up of durable clay which makes it 100% biodegradable. Well, when the time to upgrade, you can just burry it in your garden which its body will contribute certain fat to soil of your garden.

The Macbook Water needs only you to possess the bottle that contains it. You’ll need to pour it out of the bottle, water molecules form its body lying flat on your desk, which you can then start typing on its watery QWERTY. The unique watery technology has a cool Apple “i” brand name called iFluid. Be sure not to store the Macbook Water under the freezing point else will void its warranty.
Macbook Fire: The processing speed is hellishly fast that causes the entire laptop on fire. But no worry, it comes with a pair of gloves which is fire-proofed so you can wear it and start typing on it’s extremely hot QWERTY. Of course, the laptop itself is to stand the test of fire as the body is built with heat-resistant material and the display is made with durable welding glass to protect your eyes.

Well, what do you think all these cool concepts to win over the popularity of the MacBook Air?

Pyramat brought a well stacked line up of products to CES. This company has already been knowned for bringing the best in innovative gaming accessories right to your doorstep.This items included a full-on chair, a laptop accessory and a few rockers. All of these products should be available now at the nearest gaming shop in the US. Sad for us Malaysians it might take maybe a little while longer before it reaches us.

Pyramat was specifically showing off the PC Gaming Chair 2.1, Laptop Sound Booster, PM450-WR Sound Rocker and S5000 Sound Rocker. These babies cost from RM 300 till RM 1000 .

For more details, check out the full press release down below.

Pyramat® Performance Gaming™ Breaks the Mold at CES
Reaches out to PC Gamers with Laptop Sound Booster and PC Gaming Chair

LAS VEGAS – January 7, 2008 – Pyramat LLC, creators of the original line of sound embedded seats for console gaming, delivers a new level of performance with their latest lineup of game enhancing gear at the 2008 Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, January 7-10. Occupying Booth #21926 on the ground level of South Hall at the Las Vegas Convention Center, Pyramat will take control of the show with their most innovative product line yet, including the PC Gaming Chair, Laptop Sound Booster, the S5000 next generation Sound Rocker and the PM450-WR, which is the first completely wireless and rechargeable chair ever manufactured.

“Since 1999, we have solely focused on enhancing game play for console gamers. While we continue to offer exciting new innovations for our console based ‘core,’ we are thrilled to announce that we are now reaching out to the 44 percent of the market that predominantly games on a PC,” said Michael Feldman, co-founder and president of Pyramat. “As the leader in high-performance, game enhancing furniture, we want to provide the same level of sophisticated, cutting-edge products for PC gamers that we currently make for console gamers. We’re thrilled to introduce the PC Gaming Chair and Laptop Sound Booster, which will greatly increase the experience of playing video games, listening to music and streaming videos on both desktop and laptop computers.”

Pyramat will showcase the following products at this year’s CES:

PC Gaming Chair 2.1 – The PC Gaming Chair enhances games, and all other computer based
entertainment. The chair wirelessly connects to a PC through a built-in wireless receiver, and features two full range speakers and a POWERSUB® subwoofer, ensuring a precise and immersive audio experience. The PC Gaming Chair also has an input for MP3s and armrest mounted mouse wheel and touch controls. Available at retail for $249.99.

Laptop Sound Booster – The Laptop Sound Booster™ turns laptops into a personal home theater
experience by amplifying sound through two powerful, full range Pyramat speakers. Perfect for use in the home, but away from the desk, the Laptop Sound Booster features an ergonomic design to accommodate hours of games and videos in comfort. It also has an iPod USB dock for music. In addition to adding enhanced ergonomics and significantly better sound, the Laptop Sound Booster also prevents laptops from transferring heat to a user’s lap. Available at retail for $89.99.

PM450-WR Sound Rocker – The PM450-WR is Pyramat’s most luxurious Sound Rocker yet. It uses
PREMIUM DIGITAL WIRELESS TECHNOLOGY™ to offer the most precise wireless audio experience
ever available in a Game Chair. The PM450-WR is the first Sound Rocker on the market to feature a
rechargeable battery, which lasts for up to five hours on a single charge It also includes a 2.4 GHz digital eight-channel wireless transmitter, and a rumbling 5.5” POWERSUB subwoofer, making it the ultimate accessory for serious gaming enthusiasts. Available at retail for $249.99.

S5000 Sound Rocker – The S5000 Sound Rocker is the next generation in sound furniture. Evolving far beyond its upholstered wood predecessors, the S5000 features a futuristic design and ultra-precise audio that puts gamers directly into the action. The ergonomically designed Sound Rocker has lumbar support and an adjustable backrest to accommodate people of varying heights in comfort, for long hours of game play. High-performance Pyramat speakers deliver impeccable sound, and a rumbling POWERSUB adds a visceral element to the gaming experience. Available at retail for $169.99.

All Pyramat Performance Gaming products provide users with exceptional style, luxurious comfort and unparalleled electronic functionality. Meticulous audio clarity combined with rumbling POWERSUB subwoofers lets users feel the on-screen action, immersing them deeper into the game, and resulting in improved game play. Sound Rockers are compatible with all game consoles and most audio visual devices, such as a TV, VCR, DVD, hand-held gaming devices and MP3 players.

Pyramat single-handedly pioneered the video game furniture category as the originators of game
enhancing “sound furniture.” It continues to produce entirely creative, award-winning, high-quality products with unmatched audio clarity and cutting-edge design.

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USB foot warmer is nothing new to us. But now Thanko has made it into a pair of Santa boots that definitely blends well with a complete set of Santa costume for the cold Christmas nights. The Santa boot takes power from your computer’s USB port. It’s the most suitable piece if you have no one invites you for Christmas party, just hook yourself up to your computer and put on this USB Santa boot to keep you warm. And start waiting till the next morning for your lovely Santa to drop by or maybe you could become the Santa to keep other lonely IM friends accompanied.

Innovation always brings us great gadgets. I think the Wi-Fi has already changed our lives by changing how we work on our computers. Now it is the time for the beloved memory cards.

We know that we already have many new digital cameras with in-built wi-fi technology. What about the old ones without this capability? Can we bring the wi-fi to them? I think we can now say there is a solution. Thanks to Eye-Fi, they have just introduced the world’s first wi-fi memory card.

You will be amazed to learn that this tiny card has wi-fi technology built in to it. First you have set-up the wifi card using the accompanying USB card reader (one time process), and then you can easily share your photos wirelessly without taking it out from your camera.

The Wi-Fi card takes the power from the device to generate wi-fi signals. You can even set-up this card to automatically upload photos to your favorite online picture sharing website.

From Eye-Fi Press Release:

“Digital cameras have made it extremely easy to take pictures, but the rest of the process is a hassle,” said Jef Holove, chief executive officer of Eye-Fi. “The Eye-Fi Card removes the barriers and lets users get to the fun part of sharing and printing their memories. We’re putting the magic back into photography.”

Eye-Fi uses home wireless networks to eliminate the time-consuming chore of dealing with cables, card readers or software plug-ins associated with uploading photos. Users simply turn on their digital camera and their pictures are wirelessly uploaded. The Eye-Fi card works with existing and new SD-compatible digital cameras and stores photos like a conventional SD memory card.

The eye-fi card can be used in any device that supports regular SD cards. It allows you to store up to 2GB of data. This card allows you to connect to wi-fi /b/g/n networks and supports latest wifi security protocols.

Here are the technical specs:

• Memory: 2GB
• Connectivity: Wi-Fi b/g/n
• Security Protocols Supported: WEP 40/104/128, WPA-PSK, and WPA2-PSK
• Range: 90+ feet outdoors and 45+ feet indoors
• Card Dimensions: SD standard 32mm x 24mm x 2.1mm
• Setup: Using USB Card Reader

The wireless card comes with USB card reader and the Eye-Fi manager software that allows you to easily setup this card to your home wi-fi network.

For those who would love to carry a mouse of your own to anywhere you go, here is a thin one that fits in your pocket. This business card sized mouse is quite handy and can be easily operated.

This extra ordinary optical mouse is from Evergreen and is just 5 mmm thick. These mice are available in 4 exciting colours viz- White, Silver, Blue and Pink. Which one is your choice?

Operating this mouse, Slim G4 is quite simple. You just need to pull the flap back and turn it upside down to mimic any other optical mouse with two buttons.

The Slim G4 is designed to fit well in a PCMIA slot where it can be stored. Isn’t that a damn cool mouse?

Real passionate chess players would always love to play chess on their hard wood board unlike the software display. At the same time things get easier if you have an automatic tracker that can even give you next move tips. This USB Chess game does both.

This USB Chess game comes with an interactive USB chess board that can track your movements. This helps you to have a virtual view of your chess board on the monitor at any time of the game.

Moreover this advanced USB Chess board will allow you to record your moves so far. This allows you to resume the packed game at some other place. The physical pieces in your game board are tracked on the pc.

The software running can even warn of any illegal moves. Also you can get tips on your next move. Apart from these, the interactive USB Chess game features the following also

• Hint buttons for helpful tips.
• Save button to pause your game so you can resume later.
• Three levels of game play.
• Play against the computer or a friend.
• Records highest score.
• Timer to record game play.
• Option to email your friends the jpg of the game.

This USB chess board is made of flexi plastic and can be rolled up and hence is very handy. The dimension comes around 29 x 26 x 1cm making it as big as a standard chess board. The package includes the interactive chess board, chess pieces and CD software.

How annoying is it to write down hundreds of contact details in your mobile to your phone book? Well, you will realise it once your phone goes missing. For those who are looking for a smarter back up system here is a USB Sim Card Reader. Thanks a bunch for the inventors of this Sim Card Reader.

This simple USB Sim Card Reader can transfer all data on your mobile to your pc instantly. With this gadget you can easily edit or add contacts to the sim through the pc itself.

This ultra modern sim card reader allows you to back up several sim cards to one location. The back up process saves all information on the sim including passwords, address book and SMS messages.

This useful USB sim card reader comes along with a PC phonebook that helps you keep all the contact details perfectly. This amazing gadget works with any computer running on Windows 98, ME, 2000 and XP that supports a USB 1.1 interface.

The CD that comes along contains all required software. The sim card reader spreads out to a dimension of 6 x 2.5 x 1.2cm and hence is quite handy. You can get this useful gadget by spending just $23.31.