Take a look at Sony Vaio UX 390N Premium Micro PC

The Micro PC is a new class of computer that drastically increases the portability of a full-featured PC into a hand-held device. The VAIO(R) UX Micro PC features a 4.5" wide high-resolution touch screen display.

A stylus is stored conveniently on the backside of the PC. Text entry is a breeze with a hidden thumbable keypad. Just slide the LCD screen up to reveal it. This keeps the PC compact in size and saves you the mind-numbing chore of using a stylus to type. Like I said, this is a full-featured PC.

You get a powerful Intel Core Solo processor, 1GB of DDR2 SDRAM, 40GB of hard drive space and much more. You even get two ways of connecting to the Internet.

You can do it via a Wi-Fi HotSpot that supports 802.11a, b, or g; or if you subscribe to the service, you can connect via the Cingular Wireless National EDGE Network. 32GB NAND Flash SSD (Solid State Drive) - It's like the flash memory in your cellphone, no moving parts! 4.5 Wide Touchscreen Native Resolution - 1024x600 Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 950 Graphics with 224MB of shared memory (memory is shared with the main system) MemoryStick Media Slot - supports Memory Stick(R) DUO media with MagicGate(TM) functionality Ports - 10/100 Ethernet, 1 Headphone, 1 Microphone,&1 USB 2.0 Wireless LAN - integrated 802.11a/b/g Wireless WAN - via Cingular Wireless National EDGE Network with SmartWi technology (optional service required) Integrated Bluetooth Support Unit Dimensions - 5.91 (w) x 3.74 (h) x 1.5 (d) Unit Weight - 1.2 lbs. Color - Black Note - When you first turn this machine on, you will have to wait ONLY 5-6 minutes before you use Windows Vista.

World's largest and deepest hyperbaric chamber!

World's largest and deepest hyperbaric chamber!

The National Hyperbaric Centre in Scotland plans to build the world's largest and deepest test chamber according to divemagazine.co.uk.

The multi-million project at the Aberdeen-based centre will enable researchers to test underwater equipment to depths greater than 5,000m.

The new test chamber is expected to cost anything up to £10 million. It is the latest in a run of ambitious initiatives to celebrate National Hyperbaric Centre's 20th anniversary year.

'There may have been a perception at one time that the centre was just a bunch of dusty, rarely used diving chambers,' said National Hyperbaric Centre managing director David Smith. 'But the centre is about much, much more than that and we are shrugging off that image now, emerging as a sharp, dynamic commercial entity.'

Article source: http://www.divemagazine.co.uk/news/article.asp?UAN=4169&v=1

Photo source: http://photo.net/philg/digiphotos/200008-townsville/hyperbaric-chamber.half.jpg

Make city safer with surveillance cameras at red lights

Make city safer with surveillance cameras at red lights

This is something about public's safety and security in the city, read further below the article extracted from: http://www.al.com/opinion/press-register/index.ssf?/base/opinion/1200219397205490.xml&coll=3

Sunday, January 13, 2008

THIS YEAR, the Legislature should give red light cameras the green light.

In Mobile, the idea of installing cameras at dangerous intersections has been talked about since 1999. Mobile isn't the only city interested in taking pictures of vehicles running stoplights, but the obstacles are formidable.

Alabama's constitution does not give cities the authority to enact local ordinances, according to an attorney general's opinion that the Mobile City Council sought in 1999: "A city may enact ordinances only within the authority specifically granted to it by the Legislature."

So even though city administrations have wanted the cameras and even though a Press-Register/University of South Alabama poll in 2006 found overwhelming citizen support for the idea, state legislation is required.

Of course, this is a prime example of why Alabama so badly needs a new constitution that concentrates less power in the Legislature and more power in the municipalities and counties where local people are perfectly capable of making their own decisions.

In the meantime, red-light cameras have been stopped whenever a lawmaker has tried to push a bill through the Legislature. Last year, a bill that would have allowed Mobile to install the cameras did not even get out of the local delegation, a casualty of feuding among local legislators over unrelated bills.

Let us hope that members of the local delegation resolve their differences before the next session opens in Montgomery. They should remember that they are supposed to be serving their constituents, not special interests, and that as a group they can accomplish more for the Mobile area than they can acting alone.

It would help if the legislators could focus on solving the problem, which is that people run traffic lights in Mobile and cause accidents. In the 2006 poll, 92 percent of the respondents said running red lights in the city was a problem.

Indeed, as far back as 1999, City Councilman Clinton Johnson became a supporter of the cameras after he and his son were involved in an accident he said was caused by the other driver running a red light.

Insurance company studies repeatedly have shown that Mobile has some of the most dangerous intersections in the state. Accidents not only kill and injure people; they drive up insurance costs.

Police officers can be more effective patrolling the city and answering calls instead of sitting at an intersection waiting for someone to run a red light.

Surveillance cameras at intersections are a controversial topic nationwide, and there are legal issues to work through. Last year the Minnesota Supreme Court struck down use of the cameras in Minneapolis, saying that it conflicted with a law requiring uniform traffic laws statewide. The court also said the law shifted the burden of proof of innocence to the owner of the vehicle, who gets the citation regardless of who was driving.

There have also been questions about invasion of privacy, but the Press-Register editorial board sees no difference between surveillance cameras at intersections and surveillance cameras in the downtown entertainment district or in the Wallace Tunnel.

Indeed, these days one's car can be viewed by half the city on the 6 o'clock TV news traffic report.

The legal issues do need careful attention in structuring any state legislation or local criminal laws and civil ordinances. But state and city governments generally have enough attorneys on staff to come up with the proper legal language to withstand a court challenge.

There is more traffic in Mobile since Hurricane Katrina in 2005, and the growing economy and large numbers of new jobs coming to the area will increase traffic even more.

Cameras taking photos of people running red lights are a well-justified public safety measure.

New Everex's Cloudbook coming to Wal-Mart by month's end

Everex's Cloudbook coming to Wal-Mart by month's end

This is pretty official!

Yes, the Everex / Packard Bell / FIC Nanobook / Cloudbook / CE260 is actually coming Stateside... to Wal-Mart.

That's right, the Everex Cloudbook will be available on January 25th of this year.



It features a 1.2GHz VIA C7-M CPU, 512MB of RAM, a 30GB hard drive, and a 800 x 480 display for the extra-affordable price of $399.

The system will be sporting Everex's gOS Rocket, the Google-ified version of Ubuntu.

Source: http://www.engadget.com/2008/01/09/everexs-cloudbook-coming-to-wal-mart-by-months-end/

Flip Video Camcorder Review

The Flip Video Camcorder is a big hit in 2007 and may continue its popularity this year...read the product review from amazon.com

The Flip Video Camcorder is a portable, easy-to-use solution for creating and sharing high-quality home movies. Flip Video is the ideal choice for capturing everyday moments that happen anywhere, and sharing them with family and friends everywhere.

The camcorder's built-in software makes saving and sharing memories simple and convenient: email videos, make custom movies, capture still photos from video clips, and upload videos directly to popular sharing sites, including YouTube and Grouper Networks. Flip Video comes with a TV connector cable, wrist strap, soft carrying case, two AA batteries, and an instruction booklet.

Manufacturer Description

Capture the everyday moments that happen anywhere, and share them with family and friends everywhere. That’s the idea behind the new Flip video camcorder. It’s portable, simple to use, and amazingly affordable. Shoot anything. Share everything.

Never Miss Another Moment

Flip Video’s simple, one-touch recording feature and compact size make it the ideal choice for capturing videos on the go. No bulky gear, charger, or memory card needed.

View, Share, and Save Videos With Built-In Software

Flip Video makes sharing videos incredibly simple. Watch your movies instantly on TV using the included cable. Or, connect Flip Video directly to your computer through the built-in USB arm. The simple on-board software makes it easy to view, edit, and share your favorite videos.

* Email videos and greeting cards with ease
* Publish directly to YouTube and Grouper
* Organize and archive your videos

Capture Still Photos and Make Custom Movies

With Flip Video’s on-board software, you can easily edit video clips, capture still photos from your videos, or create custom movies set to music.

What's in the Box

TV connector cable, soft carrying case, wrist strap, two AA batteries, and instruction booklet.

Product Description

The compact Flip Video Camcorder makes it easy to capture picture-perfect memories at home or on the go. Built-in software gives you everything you need for your standing ovation. 640x480 Video Resolution at 30 frames per second Flip-out USB arm plugs directly into your computer for easy sharing and archiving NTSC TV Out with included cable to watch videos on television Built-in software for instant viewing, editing, and one-click emailing Integrated video uploading to AOL, MySpace, YouTube and other video sharing sites Easy to capture still pictures from video Simple editing tools let you make custom-edited movie mixes with music Personal library feature helps you organize all your videos Video Bitrate - 2.8Mbps (average - auto adaptive algorithm) Video Format - Advanced Profile MPEG4 AVI Lens Type - Fixed Focus (0.8m to infinity) Aperture - f/2.4 (fast lens for great results in low-light environments) Interface - 8 Buttons (Power, Play, Delete, Record and 4 way navigation) Battery Life - Up to 2 hours with 2x AA Alkaline batteries, up to 5 hours with 2 x AA Energizer e2 batteries System Requirements - Intel Pentium 4 2.0 GHz, 512 MB RAM, Windows XP SP2 or Windows Vista, Windows Media Player 9.0, Microsoft DirectX 9.0, PowerPC G4 1.0 GHz, Mac OS X 10.3.9, SVGA display (1024x768) monitor and video card, and QuickTime 7 Dimensions - Height 4.12 x Width 2.25 x Depth 1.25.

Product Features

* Simple to use, pocket-sized camcorder with one-touch recording and digital zoom
* Holds 60 minutes of TV-quality video on 1GB of built-in memory; no tapes or additional memory cards required
* Convenient USB arm plugs directly into your computer for easy sharing and archiving
* Built-in software lets you easily e-mail videos, share them on YouTube and Grouper, edit footage, and capture still photos from video
* Watch videos instantly on TV with included cable

Technical Details

* Simple to use, pocket-sized camcorder with one-touch recording and digital zoom
* Holds 60 minutes of TV-quality video on 1GB of built-in memory; no tapes or additional memory cards required
* Convenient USB arm plugs directly into your computer for easy sharing and archiving
* Built-in software lets you easily e-mail videos, share them on YouTube and Grouper, edit footage, and capture still photos from video
* Watch videos instantly on TV with included cable

Blackberry 9000 Coming Soon?

Blackberry is to unveil new series? Read the report from David George-Cosh Technology.

BlackBerry 9000 series details slowly emerging
Posted: January 03, 2008, 11:23 AM by David George-Cosh Technology

While Research In Motion Ltd. remains mum on any and all future products, that silence isn't shared around the Web as details of new BlackBerry models have begun to emerge.

Members from the BlackBerry Forums have unearthed a prototype 9000 series device being sold on eBay (the auction page has been taken down, but the images can be found here).

The new BlackBerry 9000 model appears to be slimmer, features a chrome-aluminum backing and an external microSD slot but is not equipped with any touchscreen functionality.

According to a user on the message board who has seen the new device, the model will also be 3G-ready and able to send HTML e-mails. Although most overheating issues have been fixed, the user says, the device still runs warm.

Source: http://network.nationalpost.com/np/blogs/fpposted/archive/2008/01/03/blackberry-9000-series-details-slowly-emerging.aspx
Photo source: http://ipod-iphone.blogspot.com/2008/01/blackberry-9000-in-flesh.html

i-mate Launches New PDA Range

i-mate has unveiled four new mobile devices with an emphasis on customisation and security. The new phones will be available early next year.

The new line up includes the Ultimate 6150, Ultimate 8150, JAMA 101 and JAMA 201. Both ranges are powered by Windows Mobile 6 and include a 2 megapixel camera, Bluetooth connectivity and a microSD card slot.

The Ultimates are Quad-Band GSM/EDGE, Tri-Band UMTS/HSDPA phones, with a QWERTY keypad. They also feature a XGA Video Out connection so you can connect it to a digital projector, desktop or TV monitor. These two phones also come with 256MB ROM, 128MB RAM and Wi-Fi connectivity.

"We offer a superior mobile solution. This includes a full range of Windows Mobile devices of exceptional quality, innovative solutions, and extensive support, all exclusive to i-mate customers and free with every i-mate device," says General Manager of i-mate APAC Michael Cavey.

The security features of the phones allow users to remotely lock down their mobile device, and/or wipe out any personal data in the event that their i-mate mobile device is lost or stolen. This even includes any information stored on an SD card. i-mate says it also offers extensive assistance to customers via Support i-Q from a 24x7 support line through to live support online and a 12/24-month global warranty.

RRP:

JAMA 101 and JAMA 201 - $490
Ultimate 6150 and 8150 - $1079

See: www.clubimate.com

Source: http://www.smarthouse.com.au/Phones/Smartphones_And_PDAs/C6V2L3N6