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DreamVision DreamBee HD Projectors
Not only does the the DreamVision DreamBee HD Projector comes in a variety of colors, but it has two basic models: the standard and the DreamBee Pro. The Pro model comes with an external video processor plus scaler that gives you quite a bit more video management options. Of course, something like this has to cost, and the standard goes at $14,000 USD, while the Pro will run at $19,000 USD. The unique shape might be worth that price alone. Via Gizmodo IO2 Technology Releases New HeliodisplayBoomChair for Gamers by Lumisource!
They are made out of a couple of different materials including, Microsaude, vinyl, and mesh. These tech chairs compete with other such products available in the market by going to trade shows and also by selling products at house hold name stores. Its called Helix. Its got a pair of two 3 2- way speakers with 4 interactive dynamic vibration motors. LEDs are on control panel & subwoofer. The volume and vibration are completely adjustable. Keeping your comfort on priority, the design is specifically made ergonomically and have recline stoppers too. Not to miss the storage pockets along the two sides. Its measuring around 27 L x 19 W x 31 H and can be folded into half for convenient storage. This Rumbleseat BoomChair is perfect for the two-player game or even for just lounging around. It is designed with interactive vibration motors, two pairs of three inch 2-way speakers, a pair of 4 subwoofers and best yet, comfortable seating! This larger style even folds for convenient storage. It is available in a vintage Black/Red vinyl and in a Grey or Blue Microsuede. Measurements: 29 L x 42 W x 32 H. This ones Buddy. It has built in 3 2- way speakers, like the previous ones, the volume is fully adjustable. Other feature include, RCA input ports, headphone jack, plush microsuede surface, side storage pockets and built in handle for easy transportation. This too has egronomic in design. Audio cords would be included with this and it can also connect to any audio and video device. Measurements: 32 L x 18 W x 19 H. These products are especially designed for gamers in the age group of 18-30 years old. You may have them in various colors, like black/grey, black/blue, black/green, black/red, grey, or blue. And itll cost you around $85 - $125. Special thanks to Jessi Wuellner, (LumiSource, Inc.) for providing us with the exclusive information about the products. Sidekick iD
But today, T-Mobile confirmed the launch of the Sidekick iD today, the new low-cost addition to the Sidekick collection -- figure around $99 (with service plan, of course.) Named the Sidekick iD, it retains the the same form factor and swiveling screen of the Sidekick 3, and the all-important Qwerty keyboard, but drops certain features to allow it to enter the market at a much cheaper price. With 240x160 pixel resolution, full HTML compatible web browser, and support for AIM, Yahoo!, and Windows Live Messenger IM services, it's a nifty little companion. But I think they made a huge misstep when they dropped the camera feature. The younger set may not care about USB connectivity, which was dropped from this version, but they care about having a camera. (Blackberry recognized this when they inculded a camera with its new, slBB Pearl, aimed directly at the younger consumer set.) The 6.3 oz. Sidekick iD will be available through T-Mobile starting April 25 for US$99.99 with a two-year service agreement and mail-in range of color schemes will be available at launch, including black, yellow, blue, white, purple, and glow-in-the-dark, with accessories to match. Via Mobile Burn. Financial Risks Of Nuclear Power Plants
A new study appearing in the April 1 issue of the journal Environmental Science and Technology notes, however, that the country's history of unexpected cost overruns when building nuclear plants should sound a cautionary note for power companies that nuclear power may not be financially attractive. "For energy security and carbon emission concerns, nuclear power is very much back on the national and international agenda," said co-author of study Dan Kammen, UC Berkeley professor of energy and resources and of public policy. "To evaluate nuclear power's future, it is critical that we understand what the costs and the risks of this technology have been. To this point, it has been very difficult to obtain an accurate set of costs from the U. S. fleet of nuclear power plants". The study, conducted by a research team from Georgetown University, Stanford University and UC Berkeley, analyzes the costs of electricity from existing U.S. nuclear reactors and discusses the possibility for cost "surprises" in new energy technologies, including next-generation nuclear power......... Key science Web sites buried in information avalanche
New research funded by the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) clearly shows that anyone using the Web to make their information available must now pay attention not only to the quality of their sites but also how easy they are to find. Dr Ralph Schroeder, Dr Alexandre Caldas, Professor William Dutton, and Dr. Jenny Fry of the Oxford Internet Institute have investigated how the Internet is changing the way in which people seek out sources of scientific expertise. Traditionally publishers have held a central position because of the importance of academic articles, but this is changing with increasing uses of the Internet and Web. The study focuses on how academic scientists in particular interact with the Web on topics including HIV/AIDS, climate change, terrorism, the Internet and society. These subjects are highly topical in today's society, but the findings of this study will apply much more widely to the uses of the Internet and Web for searching for information on a variety of topics......... Watch How Planets Form
"Planets form in massive, gaseous and dusty proto-planetary discs that surround nascent stars. This process must be rather ubiquitous as more than 200 planets have now been found around stars other than the Sun," said Pierre-Olivier Lagage, from CEA Saclay (France) and leader of the team that carried out the observations. "However, very little is known about these discs, especially those around stars more massive than the Sun. Such stars are much more luminous and could have a large influence on their disc, possibly quickly destroying the inner part". The astronomers used the VISIR instrument [1] on ESO's Very Large Telescope to map in the infrared the disc surrounding the young star HD 97048. With an age of a few million years [2], HD 97048 belongs to the Chameleon I dark cloud, a stellar nursery 600 light-years away. The star is 40 times more luminous than our Sun and is 2.5 times as massive......... Posted by: Edwin Permalink Source Membranes At The Nanoscale
All living cells are wrapped in a double-layered membrane of fatty lipid molecules. Components of the membrane can move sideways and organize into patches or other structures. This organization can affect, for example, important cell functions and vulnerability to viruses. But it is very difficult to study these structures because they are so small, measured in tens of nanometers, said Marjorie Longo, professor of chemical engineering and materials science at UC Davis. A nanometer is a billionth of a meter, or about a thirty-millionth of an inch. Researchers want to address questions such as how dynamic or active the membrane is and how small the lipid patches are, she said. An atomic force microscope, which uses a fine needle to probe surfaces, can give a contour map of the surface but without chemical information. The research group, led by Steven Boxer of Stanford University, used a highly focused beam of charged particles to scan the surface of artificial lipid membranes containing lipid patches developed in Longo's lab. Components of the membrane were previously labeled with heavy isotopes of carbon and nitrogen, mounted on silicon wafers and flash-freeze-dried to preserve structure......... Posted by: John Permalink Source Robomower To Mow Your Lawn
This reminds me of the iRobot vacuum cleaner, except this is for your lawn. The RoboMower RL850 features a "battery-powered three-blade, 21-inch (56cm) powerful cutting system equivalent to a 5.5 HP gas mower". It cuts your lawn in a systematic crisscross pattern, travelling several times over the grass to make sure it gets every last blade. How does it work, you ask? You need to install a special electric perimeter wire around your lawn, attached to the surface of the lawn with pegs every few feet. The wire is connected to a small battery powered current source called the Perimeter Switch. The RoboMower has a special senor so it stays inside the electronic fence. Charge it between uses and it's always at your command. Oh yeah, it's $1,175.99, at Vacation Gadgets......... Posted by: Edna Permalink Source Older Blog Entries |
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