February 22, 2005
Sony, Japan has announced the EBR-500MS (aimed at high school students) and the EBR-800MS electronic dictionaries featuring MP3 player functions. Both Models are set for release in Japan on March 5th. shop front expectation price forl the EBR-500MS - approximately 30,000 Yen, EBR-800MS - approximately 35,000 Yen. The EBR-800MS is available in silver while the EBR-500MS is available in pink, blue and silver. The features EBR-800MS Japanese, English, Chinese, Korean, German, French, Spanish and Italian. The EBR-500MS features English-Japanese/Kazuhide dictionaries. Model feature a memory stick slot, enables MP3 playback from memory sticks. Measures 135x97.5x14.1mm and weighs 195g. Music playback time approximately 15 hours
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February 18, 2005
Promo - The latest craze from the UK is now here in the US. The Laserpod, the 21st Century answer to the lava lamp, adds unique, instant ambiance to any bedroom, dorm room, party or movie-night! Laserpod uses laser light to create both cosmic-cool self-contained lighting as well as Aurora Borealis galactic displays on surrounding walls. Check out www.laserpodusa.com to buy your own intense lighting design, or better yet, enter the contest below and 3 lucky winners will receive their very own Laserpod to enjoy. The Laserpod is priced at $99. I spent some time with the Laserpod a few weeks back check out my laserpod review
Contest: Email us at promo@ployer.com the answer to this question,
What famous photographer co-designed the laserpod ?
Winners will be randomly selected by a fabulous judging panel (me) at the end of the promotion. Promotion Ends 03.30.05
the rules, one entry per person, your full name must be included with answer, must reside in America. we have no intention of sending you an email unless you win so breathe easy as far as Spam is concerned
This contest is fully sponsored by LaserpodUSA.
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February 6, 2005
SensorBin is handsfree automatic lid opening waste bin that uses a patented AI smartchip Sensorsystem which allows you to get the trash in without touching. In the SensorBin's word ' No more juggling rubbish in one hand and opening the bin with the other. This handsfree automatic lid opening waste bin uses a patented AI smartchip Sensorsystem. Place hand or debris about 6" away from the IR-sensor near the lid. It will open automatically and will close in 3 - 7 seconds after debris has been released and hand moves away from the sensor. Lid will remain open if hand or debris is within 6" of the ir-sensor. It creates a germ & odor free, automated environment. Free up both hands and feet eliminating the need to push, pull or step"
- SensorBin
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February 5, 2005
Mr. Toyoda, Nintendo PR Chief interviews with itmedia Japan talks Play-Yan, Revolution and responds to the decreasing number of gamers. Play-Yan lets the Nintendo DS handheld play back MPEG-4 video and MP3 audio files much like the Sony PSP
Translated by TechJapan
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February 4, 2005
Designers Dario Antonioni and Aaron Rincover teamed up to create the Aurora Cocktail Table for Orange22. The table features integrated Pixcell LED lighting system from Visiopia that lights up the table's glass top and acrylic center. A control panel or optional remote allows the user to control the color and patterns of light emitted by the table. The table is 42" in diameter and 15" high and has a chromed base available in different colors. MSRP $4200. Mocoloco
via Gizmodo
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February 3, 2005
Cardiologists at the VU University Medical Center in Amsterdam (VUmc) have successfully implanted a new SMS-enabled type of pacemaker: The pacemaker has an advanced transmitter that notifies the hospital by SMS about heart rhythm failures among their patients. The SMS message automatically alarms the mobile phone of the treating cardiologist and a special aid unit of the hospital. Via the Internet they can monitor how serious the failure is and respond accordingly. The first pacemaker of this new series was successfully implanted two weeks ago by cardiologist Dr C.C. de Cock of the VU medical centre in Amsterdam. It functions properly. The implementation took place during a monthly workshop about a new therapy for heart rhythm failures. The operation was a live performance.
via MedGadget
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Powerski's Ingiter 330 Jetboard is a stand-up ride surfboard that uses CAD software and composite material to incorporate a two-stroke, water-cooled, 45hp engine and axil flow jet pump into a surfboard that delivers speeds of 40mph. The Ingiter 330 combines a high thrust to weight ratio with a hull/rail design and center of gravity placement that stabilizes the craft at all speeds. The design also enables high-speed planing and high thrust "G-Force" turns with simple shifts in weight of a rear-mount. According to TransportTrends the Ingiter 330 is great for people interested in surfboarding with no ocean nearby.
More at Transport Trends - thanks Erick
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February 2, 2005
Canon's CanoScan LiDE 500F is a Color Image Scanner that combines sleek styling with heavyweight performance. Features include a USB 2.0 Hi-Speed interface, one cable provides both power and a USB connection, four easy buttons -- Copy, Scan, PDF, and E-mail--automate the scanning process, maximum 2,400 x 4,800 color DPI resolution and 48-bit color depth, for over 281 trillion possible colors. The Doubled-Hinge expansion top lifts approximately one inch vertically and lays flat on the page to help ensure clear, sharp scans with minimal light distortion.
- 129 Amazon.com
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