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The Polaroid Pogo Portable Printer

July 4th 2008 00:48

The Pogo Arrives

The Palm size Printer

Polaroid, the company responsible for mass producing instamatic cameras back in the day is hoping to launch a new tech revolution with its latest consumer item. Released today (July 4th) the Pogo hand held portable printer is looking to replicate the instant gratification that Polaroids original all in one photo development system had.

USB and Bluetooth compatible the Pogo, prints borderless 2 inch by 3 inch images straight from your digital camera, mobile phone or any other new age photographic devices. Compact and portable, the unit is around the size of a deck of playing cards.

The Pogo at work

Using ZINK technology (zero ink printing) the crystalized paper inside colourises when exposed to heat. From the official Polaroid Pogo site:
“The patented ZINK Paper is an advanced composite material with embedded yellow, magenta and cyan dye crystals, activated with 200 million heat pulses, in 30 seconds, in a single pass. With 100 billion crystals in a 2x3" print, the paper is 100% inkless. A ZINK-enabled printer uses heat to activate and colorize these crystals. Because there is no ink, every ZINK-enabled device has the unique benefits of being small, simple, elegant, and eco-friendly.”

Stephen Smith, the company's UK managing director, said: "There's nothing on the market quite like it. The technology is brand new. Everywhere I go people go "wow" when they see it…We reckon it'll be just as successful as any of our previous launches."

A closer look

If like me the majority of images you capture on digital devices end up on your PC but seldom in hard copy, this invention aims to change all that. Costing around $150 US the paper for the machine is $10US for 30 sheets.

Here are the specs from the official Polaroid Pogo Site:
2” x 3” borderless, sticky-back prints
Bluetooth, PictBridge compatible
Smudge-proof, water-resistant, tear-proof photos
Fade-resistant, long-lasting images
No waste – no ink cartridges
Prints in about 60 seconds
Rechargeable lithium-ion battery

How it Works - The Polaroid Pogo

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Posted By: Dexter - Category: Cameras, Gadgets, Home, Video

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The R2-D2 Digital Projector

June 8th 2008 04:46

Multimedia the Star Wars Way

The R2D2 Digital Projector

“Help me Obi Wan Kenobi, (static) you’re my only hope.’ The holographic image projected out of a little R2 unit “in a galaxy far, far away” seemed fantastical back in 1977. Now in 2008 Nikko Electronics have constructed the ultimate home entertainment device.

Not that the unit has holographic capabilities but pretty much everything else state of the art technology allows is packed into this robotic treasure. Built to half scale the feisty little droid is equipped with a CD/DVD player and a 260 inch (6.6 metre) digital projector. (800 by 600 resolution image/shining at 1000 lumens/ 500:1 contrast ratio)

The Droid and his command ship

Excited, we Artoo, offering external USB connectivity for analog and digital video, music and pictures there is also a docking port for your iPod for full playback and display. R2 pumps stereo and surround sound out of 20W speakers but I’ve saved the best for last, the inverted trash can with wheels is fully motorized!

Almost short circuiting this writers cerebrum the command panel that allows you to take complete control over R2 comes in the form of the Millenium Falcon. Holding the ship that made the “Kessel run in less than 12 parceps” in your hand you can navigate through all your media with complete operating functions and also pilot your geek boy prize around the room and adjust the projectors trajectory and setting on the wall.

The full package

Of course Artoo comes with an array of his familiar beeps and tweets from the films and the top of his dome does spin. Only a very limited number have been manufactured so to gain this unique slant on your next cinema night at home demands immediate action. According to Star wars.com this luxury collectable costs $2,995.00 US and the features are:

* Picture by DLP from Texas Instruments
* Project to ceilings and walls up to a 260-inch picture
* Resolution: 1024x768
* Contrast Ratio: 1800:1
* Lumens: 1500
* Built-in CD/DVD player. Also plays MP3/MP4 video
* iPod docking station, memory card and USB slots
* Built-in 20 watt stereo speaker system
* FM wireless audio out (channels 1 through 7)
* Full-function: forward, reverse turn 360 degrees and recline
* Millennium Falcon remote control with removable stand
* Head turns using Millennium Falcon remote control
* Plays the most popular R2-D2 sound effects
* 1 year hardware manufacturer warranty
* 180 day projection lamp manufacturer warranty
* Height 25 " Width 15" Weight 14lbs

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Posted By: Dexter - Category: Gadgets, Home, Toys

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Gadgets for Mother’s Day - Part 1.0

May 7th 2008 00:10

Sonaki Vitamin C Showerhead

The Sonaki Vitamin C Showerhead

Here in Oz its Mothers Day this Sunday. Shopping for mum can sometimes be easy if you pay attention to what your mum talks about when out at the mall. Other times finding a gift for the women who brought you into the world seems a complex ordeal.

Do you go for the practical solutions to her problems or try to find that holy grail that expresses every volume of your love and admiration. Perhaps something that’s fun and would make her feel like a young girl. This two part post aims to offer some technological ideas for that special lady’s annual day.

A popular place to start is Beauty gadgets. For 1000’s of years better ways to maintain health, wellbeing and appearance has been a goal of civilizations. In the new millennium personal grooming and hygiene has seen some marvels of invention arrive. Some an extension of what has come before, others a culmination of knowledge.

A touch of classy aromatherapy

First up we have the Sonaki Vitamin C Showerhead. Vitamin C has numerous benefits internally but it has also been found to have the ability to remove chlorine from water. Soothing for the skin and goodness for the hair the Sonaki is available through Amazon.com. They list the product features of use as:
Removes 99.9% of chlorine and chloramines from tap water by using Vitamin C
Easy to install and use
2 Spray patterns and off position with switch control
Up to 50% Water saving, Environmentally Safe
Improves dry, irritated and itchy skin conditions

Want to know more? Here is the product description from Amazon.com:
“Sonaki's Shower Filter is formulated with and made of 100 % natural and food grade Vitamin C, making it the best and safest way to remove chlorine from the tap water, and it is an ideal method to protect the sensitive skin from the chlorine. The topical use of Vitamin C works as an anti-oxidant on the skin and makes hair shinier and softer. Vitamin C has long been recognized as playing an important role in the appearance of firm and youthful-looking skin. Vitamin C helps to assist with skin disorders, prevent dry skin, lines and wrinkles, and stimulates collagen production for a great anti-aging product. SONAKI products also promote healthier, more manageable hair and prevents dry, itchy scalp. Removes 99.9% of chlorine and chloramines from tap water by using Vitamin C filter, a Filter life is up to 3,000 gallons, Good for fish aquariums - no need to age tap water or use shock treatments, Prevents chlorine-caused dandruff, Protects hair condition and dyed hair coloring; Works effectively on any temperature water, regardless of water quality; no loss in water pressure. Meets EPA’s de-chlorinating requirements per the Clean Water Act. Product was featured on HGTV, 'I Want That' show. Episode 204 In the USA Today paper under the Life section May 26,2006. Self-proclaimed "beauty skeptic" Jean GodfreyJune of Lucky magazine says vitamin C generally helps exfoliate and improve skin. "The beauty industry keeps coming back to it," he says. "There really is a difference in the way skin looks. It just looks better."

Would your mum like this?

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Posted By: Dexter - Category: Gadgets, Home, Visual

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Logitech’s Harmony One Advanced Remote Control

March 28th 2008 04:23

Logitech’s Harmony One Advanced Remote Control

the latest Logitech harmony Universal Remote

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Posted By: Dexter - Category: Audio, Gadgets, Home

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Do Your Favourite Gadgets Have A Name?

March 18th 2008 00:05

Do Your Favourite Gadgets Have A Name?

This massive Samsung would be known as Rex in my house

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Posted By: Dexter - Category: Gadgets, Home, Toys

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Everex's gPC mini – Size does matter

March 4th 2008 03:00

Everex's mini PC

The Everex mini PC

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Posted By: Dexter - Category: Computers, Home

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the Ultimate Universal Remote?

February 29th 2008 01:46

Phillips Pronto RU990 Universal Remote

The Phillips Pronto RU990

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Never Mow Your Own Lawn Again!

February 27th 2008 00:05

The Lawnbott 3500

The Rolls Royce of Mowers

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CarMD - A return to Auto Independance?

February 22nd 2008 00:26

CarMD - Your personal mechanic.

The CarMD Package

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Introducing the Gravity Light

February 20th 2008 00:05

Greener Gadgets Conference

The Bamboo Kinetic Phone - Crazy but interesting

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Posted By: Dexter - Category: Cellphones, Gadgets, Home, Video

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RoboMop named after wrong verb

November 3rd 2006 08:15

The RoboMop helps you keep the house floor spic and span, regardless of whether your floor is made from wood, granite, marble, ceramic tiles, or lineoleum. This device is smart enough to move about on its little own robotic ball, picking up dust from the floor and around the air using electrostatic pads.

This means it does a clean sweep but does not actually mop the floor. Make sure you don't have any cats or dogs around the house while using the RoboMop as they will most probably chase it down and give it a few good bites or swipes with their paws, rendering your electronic household assistant maimed for life

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We're Lilliputans with the Giant TV Remote

October 26th 2006 07:29

Imagine wielding this bad boy around the house. It is extremely huge and does away with the perennial problem of a missing remote control. The Giant TV Remote does not only control the family's source of entertainment (with the Internet coming in a close second), it is also capable of controlling your DVD player, satellite, cable, auxiliary A/V device, and yes, even the antiquated VCR.

This super-sized home device is powered by a couple of normal AA batteries (what did you expect - a nuclear reactor?) and works with most A/V products available in the market today. For $35, it is worth the price as you can also use this to bonk a thief over the head in the middle of the night when there are no other weapons available.

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Metaphys Wall Mounted Power Outlet

October 24th 2006 00:44

Disregarding the title of this post, what goes through your mind first when you saw the picture on the right? It looks like a coaster viewed from the top, while those with zanier imaginations will most probably concoct a much better hypothesis. Save yourself some brain juice, it is actually a wall mounted power outlet which can be found in Japan.

The Metaphys Wall Mounted Power Outlet comes with grooves all around, enabling you to plug in more than a single appliance simultaneously since Japanese plugs are basically flat. There is a red light located at the center that will glow in full strength in the event of a power surge, so you will be able to know when to save your precious electrical items hooked up to it. Pretty neat, eh? Brings a whole new meaning to the word Plug-and-Play

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The music of love

October 8th 2006 04:31

Looks like Ukranians are a lucky lot as they are set to receive a musical condom to keep them entertained as they indulge in some horizontal hokey-pokey. Grigoriy Chausovsky of Zaporozhye, Ukraine, has developed condomes that come with a special sensor which knows when the condom is put on.

This integrated sensor will then transmit a signal to a miniature speaker (you have no idea how small or how loud it could get) located at the base of the condom, which will then play a melody. As the act of love making becomes more passionate, this sensor will register the corresponding speed of the movements and subsequently raise the volume of the melody

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