Jessie Atkin posted a new blog on Digital Landing. Read about the new digital version of the polaroid camera.
Polaroid has gone but the instant picture revolution is not over.
Beyond updated classics like the mini printer, digital cameras, and the Tomy Camera , Fuji has introduced the Instax Camera. Credit card sized photos are available instantly on special Instax film. It comes in three colors, white, blue, and pink. The pictures aren’t quite the same shape Polaroids used to be, but I’m willing to make exceptions where instant photography is concerned.
Lucky for us the Instax camera has been given the go ahead by Polaroid itself, so we don’t have to fear empty shelves, at least for a little while.
Wednesday, March 4, 2009
Travel Tech for Less
Chris McGinn posted a new blog on Digital Landing! Read about new electronics that are convenient for travelers.
Travelers will have some cool new gadgets to help them out this year as previewed at the Travel Good Show this week in Las Vegas.
MSNBC’s travel writer Rob Lovitt profiled a few pieces for under $50, including a take-with-you digital scale to avoid egregious charges for over-limit bags and an alarm to warn you if your luggage leaves without you.
Another favorite is the e-Solar Charger ($49.95) from Everlite that lets you charge cell phones, iPods or digital cameras via power from the sun.
My sister-in-law travels A LOT for work. I may have to look into something from this list for her next gift.
Travelers will have some cool new gadgets to help them out this year as previewed at the Travel Good Show this week in Las Vegas.
MSNBC’s travel writer Rob Lovitt profiled a few pieces for under $50, including a take-with-you digital scale to avoid egregious charges for over-limit bags and an alarm to warn you if your luggage leaves without you.
Another favorite is the e-Solar Charger ($49.95) from Everlite that lets you charge cell phones, iPods or digital cameras via power from the sun.
My sister-in-law travels A LOT for work. I may have to look into something from this list for her next gift.
Organizing Power
Jessie Atkin posted a blog on Digital Landing about how to organize the wires of several electronics all in one room.
Another new way has appeared to organize all the wires that continue to multiply in the deepest corners of every room.
ezGear’s new power extender is like a buffet for electronics. You can power six different devices from one corner, and you don’t even have to braid any of the cords. Extend another hard to reach corner with Swivel Sockets, again with room for six power hungry devices.
With so many options when it comes to power strips now a days it no longer makes sense to have a mess or run out of room. Here’s to electric overloads, and to the hope that we go green very soon.
Another new way has appeared to organize all the wires that continue to multiply in the deepest corners of every room.
ezGear’s new power extender is like a buffet for electronics. You can power six different devices from one corner, and you don’t even have to braid any of the cords. Extend another hard to reach corner with Swivel Sockets, again with room for six power hungry devices.
With so many options when it comes to power strips now a days it no longer makes sense to have a mess or run out of room. Here’s to electric overloads, and to the hope that we go green very soon.
Simple Storage
Jessie Atkin posted a new blog on Digital Landing about the cable that will link your computer and external hard drive so your files are truly safe.
With applications like Apple’s Time Machine automatic and personalized computer back up is the new trend in safe storage. But what about everyone who bought external hard drives before the new boom? Shouldn’t they be rewarded for their foresight? For their understanding that backing up your files, especially before computers were as reliable as they are now, was a necessity and not just a commodity?
Well, Clickfree has decided to reward those intelligent few with the Transformer Cable. All you have to do is plug the transformer cable into the USB slot on your computer, plug the USB hard drive into the cable, and your files will automatically back up. How simple! The only question is, with hard drive prices dropping every day, how do you feel about the $59 price tag?
With applications like Apple’s Time Machine automatic and personalized computer back up is the new trend in safe storage. But what about everyone who bought external hard drives before the new boom? Shouldn’t they be rewarded for their foresight? For their understanding that backing up your files, especially before computers were as reliable as they are now, was a necessity and not just a commodity?
Well, Clickfree has decided to reward those intelligent few with the Transformer Cable. All you have to do is plug the transformer cable into the USB slot on your computer, plug the USB hard drive into the cable, and your files will automatically back up. How simple! The only question is, with hard drive prices dropping every day, how do you feel about the $59 price tag?
Sofa Boy–A Cautionary Tale
Chris McGinn posted a new blog on Digital Landing! Read about the cute little story of the boy who couldn't set the controller down.
Sofa Boy book illustration
Video game veteran Scott Langteau, best known for his work with the Medal of Honor game series, has a new children’s book featuring “Sofa Boy,” an overzealous young gamer who takes his obsession to new levels.
The following description sums up the tale:
Sofa Boy invites readers into the living room of an average family. But this family’s son has a bigger than average obsession with videogames. Sitting from daybreak to dark on the family sofa, the boy will not stop his gaming and TV gazing to play outside, have dinner, take a bath, or go to bed. He is - quite literally - consumed with sitting on the couch. Penned with a clever rhyme scheme and accompanied by captivating illustrations, Sofa Boy encourages moderation in gaming habits, by showing the fantastical fate of one boy (and one cat!) who wouldn’t put the controller down.
This would make a great night-time read for the little gamer in your life.
Available from Amazon and other retailers. Sofa Boy ($14.95) ISBN: 978-0-615-25125-7
Sofa Boy book illustration
Video game veteran Scott Langteau, best known for his work with the Medal of Honor game series, has a new children’s book featuring “Sofa Boy,” an overzealous young gamer who takes his obsession to new levels.
The following description sums up the tale:
Sofa Boy invites readers into the living room of an average family. But this family’s son has a bigger than average obsession with videogames. Sitting from daybreak to dark on the family sofa, the boy will not stop his gaming and TV gazing to play outside, have dinner, take a bath, or go to bed. He is - quite literally - consumed with sitting on the couch. Penned with a clever rhyme scheme and accompanied by captivating illustrations, Sofa Boy encourages moderation in gaming habits, by showing the fantastical fate of one boy (and one cat!) who wouldn’t put the controller down.
This would make a great night-time read for the little gamer in your life.
Available from Amazon and other retailers. Sofa Boy ($14.95) ISBN: 978-0-615-25125-7
Green Fax Machine
Jessie Atkin posted a new blog on Digital Landing! Read about the all-new fax machine, with a screen!
Even with e-mail and all the wonders of internet communication the fax machine has still survived. When you need a signature there’s just no way to type it and faxing, like printing, can still get you that hard copy.
Well it seems the fax machine at last has made an upgrade. Panasonic has taken the standalone fax machine and added one wondrous feature, a screen. That’s right, you no longer need a hard copy (long been the one and only great feature of the fax machine) because now you can read your received page right off the built in monitor.
I don’t know how I feel about it all. The screen will go green and save us some trees, but I feel like what I need to get faxed I also need to print out. As a college student I also feel that if I were to invest in a fax machine I’d upgrade to the not so standalone version that comes with a scanner and a copier. But hey, I’ve got time to make up my mind. This newest innovation is only available in Japan.
Even with e-mail and all the wonders of internet communication the fax machine has still survived. When you need a signature there’s just no way to type it and faxing, like printing, can still get you that hard copy.
Well it seems the fax machine at last has made an upgrade. Panasonic has taken the standalone fax machine and added one wondrous feature, a screen. That’s right, you no longer need a hard copy (long been the one and only great feature of the fax machine) because now you can read your received page right off the built in monitor.
I don’t know how I feel about it all. The screen will go green and save us some trees, but I feel like what I need to get faxed I also need to print out. As a college student I also feel that if I were to invest in a fax machine I’d upgrade to the not so standalone version that comes with a scanner and a copier. But hey, I’ve got time to make up my mind. This newest innovation is only available in Japan.
Change the Lights
Jessie Atkin posted a new blog on Digital Landing! Read about the soon to be released digital Rubik's Cube.
We’ve seen the Rubik’s Cube, the Rubik’s Cube iphone application, and now, an update to the cube itself.
Now there’s a cube for the digital age, a touchscreen style puzzle will be released this year. The cube is touch sensitive, but only on the top side so there’s no confusion during play. It also comes with a hint and an undo option (how convenient). I like the rotation of the original cube, but the touchscreen may be the only way I can ever come close to solving the thing.
At $149 it’s quite a bit more pricey than it’s classic brother, but hey, with that hint option it may be the price you pay for eventual success.
We’ve seen the Rubik’s Cube, the Rubik’s Cube iphone application, and now, an update to the cube itself.
Now there’s a cube for the digital age, a touchscreen style puzzle will be released this year. The cube is touch sensitive, but only on the top side so there’s no confusion during play. It also comes with a hint and an undo option (how convenient). I like the rotation of the original cube, but the touchscreen may be the only way I can ever come close to solving the thing.
At $149 it’s quite a bit more pricey than it’s classic brother, but hey, with that hint option it may be the price you pay for eventual success.
Quik Pod solves photo-taking dilemmas
Chris McGinn posted a new blog on Digital Landing! Read about the hand-held tripod that can save a photo album.
Quikpod
Ever been on vacation with your hubby and want to take the perfect picture but there is no one to snap the shot? Quik Pod comes to the rescue.
It’s an extendable handheld tripod that can make the difference between capturing the memory and just having a blurry face pic or one-person image.
They also have a larger version for DSLRs and loads of accessories, including a suction cup adapter (available soon). It works with any device that can be used with a traditional tripod so point-n-shoot cameras, video cameras, etc.
Photo via Quik Pod
Quikpod
Ever been on vacation with your hubby and want to take the perfect picture but there is no one to snap the shot? Quik Pod comes to the rescue.
It’s an extendable handheld tripod that can make the difference between capturing the memory and just having a blurry face pic or one-person image.
They also have a larger version for DSLRs and loads of accessories, including a suction cup adapter (available soon). It works with any device that can be used with a traditional tripod so point-n-shoot cameras, video cameras, etc.
Photo via Quik Pod
A New Set of Directions
Jessie Atkin posted a blog up on Digital Landing. Read about the awesome application on the iPhone that helps you solve the ultimate challenge; the Rubik's cube.
iPhone applications are everywhere now (as is the iPhone) but some just catch your interest more than others. The Rubik cube solver is one such application.
I’ve wanted to solve a Rubik cube forever, that desire was heightened after I saw The Pursuit of Happyness. Well, no only is that all now possible, and personalized, setting up the program is half the fun.
Basically you can pull up the app and color the faces yourself or you can take pictures of each side of the cube on your phone and the application can analyze your situation that way. Either way, the program then will give you step by step directions to solve this six sided conundrum in 3D. Rubik cubes have never been so cool.
iPhone applications are everywhere now (as is the iPhone) but some just catch your interest more than others. The Rubik cube solver is one such application.
I’ve wanted to solve a Rubik cube forever, that desire was heightened after I saw The Pursuit of Happyness. Well, no only is that all now possible, and personalized, setting up the program is half the fun.
Basically you can pull up the app and color the faces yourself or you can take pictures of each side of the cube on your phone and the application can analyze your situation that way. Either way, the program then will give you step by step directions to solve this six sided conundrum in 3D. Rubik cubes have never been so cool.
Now’s the time to shop Circuit City
Chris McGinn posted a blog up on Digital Landing. Read about the deals you can still get from bankrupt Circuit City.
Since Circuit City went bankrupt in January, more than 500 of its stores have been selling away–more than $1 billion in inventory. But now, the real deals begin.
Liquidators announced late last week that more price cuts are being made, which means you have a small window of opportunity to get any selection and a good deal. If you wait until the last days, there will be nothing left but what you didn’t want in the first place. To a large extent that is probably already true, but they are just now starting the real wheelin-and-dealin.
The company handling the sale said that more than 272,700 flat screen TVs in all brands and sizes have been sold over the past month, as well as more than 53,800 home theater systems.
Other categories of products that have sold well include: digital cameras (266,600 sold to date), notebook computers (79,100), desktop computers (38,700), computer printers (143,900), camcorders (62,300), GPS devices (92,700) and car audio speakers (88,100).
Circuit City’s distribution centers are now empty so all that is left is what is in stores.
I saw commercials last week advertising 30% off of many items. That number is sure to increase but selection will go down. Also, remember that you are buying from a bankrupt store so don’t expect any customer service although individual manufacturers will likely honor their warranties (be sure to find out before you make a major $$ purchase!)
Happy hunting!
Since Circuit City went bankrupt in January, more than 500 of its stores have been selling away–more than $1 billion in inventory. But now, the real deals begin.
Liquidators announced late last week that more price cuts are being made, which means you have a small window of opportunity to get any selection and a good deal. If you wait until the last days, there will be nothing left but what you didn’t want in the first place. To a large extent that is probably already true, but they are just now starting the real wheelin-and-dealin.
The company handling the sale said that more than 272,700 flat screen TVs in all brands and sizes have been sold over the past month, as well as more than 53,800 home theater systems.
Other categories of products that have sold well include: digital cameras (266,600 sold to date), notebook computers (79,100), desktop computers (38,700), computer printers (143,900), camcorders (62,300), GPS devices (92,700) and car audio speakers (88,100).
Circuit City’s distribution centers are now empty so all that is left is what is in stores.
I saw commercials last week advertising 30% off of many items. That number is sure to increase but selection will go down. Also, remember that you are buying from a bankrupt store so don’t expect any customer service although individual manufacturers will likely honor their warranties (be sure to find out before you make a major $$ purchase!)
Happy hunting!
Universal Mobile Phone Charger on the Horizon
Chris McGinn posted a blog up on Digital Landing. Read about the decision of make a phone charger for any and every phone.
The mobile phone industry has finally decided to create a universal phone charger by 2012, according to GSMA, an industry organization.
Currently, chargers can be brand or phone specific, generating more than 51,000 tons of waste as consumers get new phones that are incompatible. For more information on recycling phones, click here.
Another aim is to create an energy-efficient charger to reduce stand-by or “vampire” energy consumption by 50%. The group wants to create the “UCS” or universal charging solution to use Micro-USB for charging.
Among the companies involved in this initiative are LG, Motorola, Nokia, Sony Ericsson, and T-Mobile.
Now if we can just get the printer companies to standardize those blasted ink cartridges.
Medical Light
Jessie Atkin posted a blog on Digital Landing about the latest medical advances involving lasers.
Lasers are big today. I’m not talking Star Wars, I’m talking a slightly more constructive less destructive type. The medical field, as always, is working its way forward.
In both Tel Aviv and Massachusetts doctors are using laser light to heal wounds. Forget stitches, in Israel they’re practicing with controlled light beams to close wounds. In Massachusetts they’re healing surgical incisions with a balanced blast of heat. I don’t know about how painful either technique is but it certainly sounds cooler than getting yourself stapled back together.
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