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I recently got my hands on a Kindle Fire, Amazon’s 7″ Android tablet. I can see why they are selling like the preverbal hotcakes. For $200 you get an Android tablet that is optimized for the Amazon eco-system. The screen is sharp, and the text clear. It’s still not an e-ink display, so if all [...]
Filed under: Android, Etext Reader, Gadget | Tagged: Amazon, Android, ebook reader, Gadget, Kindle, tablet | 1 Comment »
The Martin “Jetpack” actually uses two ducted fans powered by a gasoline engine. On the plus side, a 30 minute flight time with a max speed of 97 kph (60 mph). That gives it a one way range of about 30 miles (48 kilometers). That is a lot better than the 30 second average flight [...]
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I do like the look of this HP tablet. For the rumored $600 price tag, it supports an impressive feature list. 1.6 GHz Intel Atom processor an 8.9-inch, multi-touch display 32 or 64 GB of Flash storage 1 GB of DDR RAM Windows Home 7 Premium a VGA Webcam an Intel UMA graphics chip that [...]
Filed under: Apple, Gadget, iPad, tablet, tech rumors | Tagged: cell phone, HP, iPad, rumor, tablet | 3 Comments »
With Apple’s announcement of the iPad and the Apple iBook store, people have been noticing the ongoing debate about e-books, e-readers and the ugly concept of DRM, which assumes that paying customers are thieves. Joining the fray, is is Stephen Green, also known as the Vodkapundit. Of course, I had join in.
Filed under: Apple, etext, Etext Reader, Gadget, iPad | Tagged: Apple, etext, Etext Reader, Gadget, iPad, Vodkapundit | Leave a Comment »
Apple is hold a press announcement for it’s tablet device, called an iPad. Streaming details at gdgt. No price announced yet, but rumors say around a grand. Update: I posted more details over at the Urbin Report. Apple really slammed the price down. $499 for a 16 Gig WiFi model and $829 for 64 Gig with [...]
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I really like this device from RCA. It taps WiFi signals and converts the signal to electricity. The claim is, using only WiFi signals at CES, it was able to charge a BlackBerry from 30% to full in about 90 minutes. The Airnergy Charger has a battery, so it can suck up power while you [...]
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OK,I admit that I’m using the title from the latest episode of TWiT. It just describes this product so well. The Orb Bluetooth headset/ring. Not only is this trendy nerd jewelry, it has some nice tech included. Bone conduction and Flexible Organic Light Emitting Device screen that allows you to look at a ring on [...]
Filed under: cell phone tech, Gadget | Tagged: Bluetooth, cell phone, Gadget | 1 Comment »
From what I’ve read, there was nothing really eye popping at CES this year. Some cool stuff, but nothing to really thrill anyone. Apple is having their own press announcement next month. So of course, Apple tablet rumors have been running hot and heavy again. I heard the name “iSlate” dropped several times. My favorite rumor was [...]
Filed under: Apple, Etext Reader, Gadget, tech rumors | Tagged: cell phone, Etext Reader, rumor | 2 Comments »
