In my third review of a LapWorks laptop stand, I took a look at their active-cooling Attache Stand. Take a look!
CONSUMER REPORTS: For the first time ever, Consumer Reports has brand repair rates for flat-panel and rear-projection TVs. CR’s data reveals that flat-panel LCD and plasma TVs have been highly reliable, requiring few repairs during the first three years of use. The report, featured in CR’s December issue, reveals that on average, rear-projection TVs were [...]
Let’s face it, laptops don’t really belong on your lap. They’re hot, sometimes heavy, and there’s even rumors about them causing sperm-count problems in men. A year ago I blogged about the LapWorks Laptop Desk 2.0 and Ultralight, which I’ve used ever since. There’s a growing movement lately of people who use their laptops at [...]
Motorola, in a bid to improve its video services for its home and small business users, made a move to acquire Modulus Video, Inc. Modulus, according to a press release, is a leading MPEG-4 Advanced Video Coding (AVC) company that specializes in putting this video over the Internet and broadcast/television systems. Both sides seem pleased. [...]
Apple Computer has finally unleashed their long-awaited iPhone, the iPod Cell Phone, which promises to provide Internet/e-mail access, portable, widescreen media and a digital cellphone in one device, according to a press release. “iPhone is a revolutionary and magical product that is literally five years ahead of any other mobile phone,” said Steve Jobs, Apple’s [...]
Here’s another one of those top 10 lists. 1. DLO HomeDock Deluxe: A home entertainment center for the iPod which is the world’s first iPod dock that lets you view and select your iPod’s music on your TV screen, allowing you to navigate, select and play your songs using the included 18-button remote control. 2. [...]
This just came over the wire. You be the judge. 10. SONY PLAYSTATION(R)PORTABLE PSP(TM) Who says games are just for kids? Even executives will love the fun and excitement of the Sony Playstation(R) in transit! Much more than simply a mobile Playstation, the PSP(TM) is a lightweight and compact portable entertainment center with MP3 and [...]
The Market Rag took a little election-week vacation, but it’s back now and ready to talk shop. We have entered the age of Playstation 3 and Wii. Sony will sell its 400,000 American units promptly and unleash 6 million units by March, according to a CNNMoney article. The same coverage also points out a glitch [...]
An interesting piece in Engadget today points to parents, angry that schools are fingerprinting their children without parental knowledge or consent. According to the report, which originated at the UK Register, over 70 schools in the UK’s country of Cumbria took fingerprints from students and provided a database of the results to local law enforcement [...]
Blu-Ray and HD-DVD both offer an impressive video experience. They also offer improved digital audio. Many people have been slow to upgrade because there are currently two heavily competing formats and the players and disks cost a bundle to take home. Blu-Ray players are still hanging around $1,000. One British company may have found a [...]