The SkiGym simulator looks like it's going for realism rather than the silly fun offered by the Wii, but some people probably want an accurate depiction of brief exhilaration before the inevitable faceplant.

The SkiGym hooks up to a PC to use the included game Alpine Ski Racing, or it can be used as a standalone gym. The game includes 32 different courses from 18 real-world mountains, just to add to the realism. It's available for a bank account-crushing $2300, which if I'm not mistaken could purchase a pretty sweet ski trip, but if you're loaded and scared of crashing, give it a look.

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Posted By: KC Hill - Category: Computers, Fitness, Home, Visual

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Brother Develops HD Sewing Machine

January 2nd 2009 13:51

If you're still watching TV in standard definition, think about wha Brother have developed. They have just announced the world's first sewing machine with a built-in camera to display your work on an "HD" screen.

The QuattroT 6000D seems to have some good ideas. 56 LEDs illuminate the sewing platform while its "InnovEyeT Technology" provides a bird's eye view of the needle, which can be enlarged for a better view of precision work. Plus, the camera allows the fabric to be auto-positioned (with the help of a sensor positioning sticker) for automatic embroidery.

Brother QuattroT 6000D

The screen itself, by Sharp, is a 32-(square)-inch display with 260,000 colors. It's not quite gameday ready, but we're sure that it tracks a mean cross stitch.

No word on price at the moment, but we may see more of the QuattroT 6000D at CES should we lose a button or become bored by endless rows of cameras and TVs.

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ViewSonic 22-inch N2201w 3-in-1 LCD TV

October 8th 2008 00:05

ViewSonic, the manufacturer of PC CRT and LCD monitors, projectors, LCD TV and plasma displays, etc. has just released a new 22-inch LCD HDTV/DVD combo that features an integrated ATSC/NTSC/QAM tuner and DVD player.

WIth a Super-Hd 1680x1050 resolution, you can immerse yourself in a high-definition experience when watching your favourite DVDs, movies and HD TV shows. Also featuring integrated stereo speakers, HDMI 1.3, component, composite and S-video to hook up all your entertainment devices and even your PC, this TV can also double up as a PC monitor.

This multifaceted TV is great for a variety of purposes and at US$499, it won't burn a huge hole in your wallet either. [viewsonic.com]

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BenQ unveils the sleek E900HD designer LCD

August 11th 2008 05:18

BenQ has unveiled a very sleek designer LCD monitor with an 18.5-inch, 1366x768 display for the Asian (including Australia), European and Latin American markets.

Not only is the E900HD stunning to look at, it features the innovative energy-saving technology by halving the number of lamps in the apparatus from four to two without any negative effect the brightness of the monitor screen. This results in a hefty reduction in power consumption by 25% and a decrease in carbon dioxide production by 25%.

Senseye Photo Image Technology Redefines Visual Enjoyment.
The BenQ E900HD features five pre-set modes for various viewing applications including:

- Standard Mode for reading such as web browsing
- Movie Mode for the best visuals
- Dynamic Mode for viewing images in well-lit environments
- Photo Mode for sharing photos from your most recent trip
- sRGB Mode for obtaining consistent, true-to-film images in all sRGB-compliant devices

The Senseye Photo Image technology also automatically sharpens images for you with by fixing blurs, getting rid of 'red eyes' etc.

Prices in Australia to be announced. [benq.com]