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NETGEAR Expands Family of Award-Winning Digital Media Players with Introduction of Digital Entertainer Express
Advanced Digital Media Player Optimized for full 1080p Playback of Personal Media
Collections and Internet Content; Powerful Media Scanning and Search Feature Enables Easy
Access to Digital, Internet and RSS Videos, Photos and MP3s on HDTVs
LAS VEGAS - January 6, 2010 - NETGEAR®, Inc. (NASDAQGM: NTGR), a worldwide provider of technologically innovative, branded networking solutions, today announced the worldwide launch of the Digital Entertainer Express (EVA9100), a powerful and flexible digital media player that enables consumers to easily enjoy and seamlessly stream personal digital media collections and Internet content over home networks to high-definition televisions. Providing all of the playback performance and video reliability of the Digital Entertainer Elite (EVA9150), the Digital Entertainer Express is an ideal solution for the serious media enthusiast. It incorporates the latest video and audio technologies to deliver an unparalleled home theater entertainment experience.
The Digital Entertainer Express adds to the NETGEAR family of Internet-connected set-top boxes, which also includes the Digital Entertainer Elite (EVA9150) and Digital Entertainer Live (EVA2000). NETGEAR will highlight its family of Digital Entertainers along with its home media storage server, Stora, at two press events today in conjunction with the opening of the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas. "See today's press release, "NETGEAR Introduces New Solutions at Consumer Electronics Show To Enable Any Media on Any Screen, Anywhere at Anytime" at http://www.netgear.com/About/PressReleases/en-US/2010/20100105a.aspx.
"Consumers' digital media collections are growing every year. And, more and more, they have digital content stored on their computers, USB hard drives, network storage devices, iPods®, digital cameras, etc.," said Lionel Paris, product line manager for NETGEAR entertainment products. "The Digital Entertainer Express scans all the content connected to the player either directly via USB port or over the home network so that it is easily accessible for immediate playback - all with the latest video and audio
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decoding. When combined with NETGEAR Stora™ and one of our routers, the Digital Entertainer
Express completes the ultimate connected home entertainment solution for our customers."
The Digital Entertainer Express' unique technology enables consumers to seamlessly stream M2TS via pre-buffering and play Blu-ray™ quality digital video up to 1080p. They can also play MP3, multichannel WAV and FLAC files and high-resolution digital photos from PCs, Macs® or Network Attached Storage (NAS) devices, such as NETGEAR Stora. Consumers can also enjoy Internet content, such as Internet radio (over 250 stations), Flickr™, RSS feeds and videos from popular websites.
Furthermore, with an included free trial and subsequent special discount of PlayOn™ software, consumers can view hit TV shows and movies on their TVs from a wide variety of Internet sources, such as Hulu™, Netflix®, Amazon Video On Demand, BBC iPlayer and CBS™. Additionally, the Digital Entertainer Express supports an extensive selection of digital media file formats and codecs. For a full list, visit http://www.netgear.com/Products/Entertainment/DigitalMediaPlayers/EVA9100.aspx.
The Digital Entertainer Express incorporates two USB ports for instant access to content on USB flash drives, digital cameras, iPods or other USB storage devices. It can also search and index files directly on the device, enabling users to navigate content across multiple networked PCs and devices at the same time. In fact, the Digital Entertainer Express automatically finds all digital media files on the home network and organizes them into an easily accessible library.
As one of the most flexible digital media players on the market, the Digital Entertainer Express can easily be connected to the Internet and home network in a variety of ways. Its integrated network port makes an Ethernet wired connection extremely simple. However, if consumers do not have an Ethernet connection available near their TV, they can use the optional Wireless USB Adapter (EVAW111) that connects the Digital Entertainer Express to the Internet and the home network via Wi-Fi®. Alternatively, they can also use existing electrical power outlets and a powerline device to connect the Digital Entertainer Express to the Internet and the home network, such as the NETGEAR Home Theater Internet Connection Kit
(XAVB1004), or either of the new powerline devices announced by NETGEAR at CES today, including the new Powerline 200 AV Adapter Kit (XAVB2001) and Powerline 200 AV+ Adapter Kit (XAVB2501) with a filtered "pass-through" power socket
(http://www.netgear.com/Products/PowerlineNetworking/PowerlineEthernetAdapters.aspx).
Like many NETGEAR consumer devices, the Digital Entertainer Express features a simple "push button" way to connect to wireless routers called Push 'N' Connect. When it is used with the Wireless USB Adapter, consumers can easily and securely connect the Digital Entertainer Express to wireless networks without having to remember or input a password. The NETGEAR Digital Entertainer Express also includes environmentally friendly features, such as an energy-efficient power supply and automatic power-saving mode, which consume as little as .01 watts.
With two or more NETGEAR Digital Entertainer Express units, the "Follow Me" feature lets consumers pause a video in one room and resume it in another. "Exceptional growth in the availability of high quality, long tail content online is driving the growth for new media players and connected set-top boxes," said Jayant Dasari, broadband and television infrastructure and services research analyst at Parks Associates. "However, since the way consumers like
to acquire and enjoy their media collections varies from consumer to consumer, it's important for vendors to offer new options that bring online content directly to HDTVs. By increasing its family of Internetconnected
set-top boxes to include a feature-rich yet affordable solution, NETGEAR is poised to increase
its market share in the segment and become a primary player in the Internet-connected set-top box market."
Backed by full 24/7 technical support, the NETGEAR Digital Entertainer Express (EVA9100) is now available worldwide through leading retailers, e-commerce sites and value-added resellers. The Digital Entertainer Express (EVA9100) has an MSRP in the U.S. of $229, a lower entry price than its sister product, the Digital Entertainer Elite (EVA9150), to reflect its streamlined capabilities and features.
Photos and other product information can be found at
http://www.netgear.com/Products/Entertainment/DigitalMediaPlayers/EVA9100.aspx.
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NETGEAR Plugs Two Powerful New HomePlug AV Powerline Networking Kits into Product Line-up at the Consumer Electronics Show
Advanced Design and Technology Improves Performance Up to 20 Percent Over Competing
Powerline Home Theater Solutions
LAS VEGAS - January 6, 2010 - NETGEAR®, Inc. (NASDAQGM: NTGR), a worldwide provider of technologically innovative, branded networking solutions, today expanded its award-winning family of powerline networking solutions with two new devices incorporating HomePlug® AV-certified powerline technology: the diminutive Powerline 200 AV Adapter Kit (XAVB2001) and the Powerline 200 AV+ Adapter Kit (XAVB2501) with a filtered "pass-through" power socket. These networking kits incorporate the latest in design and technology innovations to support performance surpassing that of existing
solutions by as much as 20 percent. These solutions enable high-performance applications such as HD video streaming, Voice over IP (VoIP), Internet gaming, and large file transfers to networked devices over existing electrical wiring in environments where wireless network performance may be challenged. NETGEAR will introduce its new products at two press events today in conjunction with the opening of the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. See today's press release, "NETGEAR Introduces New Solutions at Consumer Electronics Show To
Enable Any Media on Any Screen, Anywhere at Anytime"
at http://www.netgear.com/About/PressReleases/en-US/2010/20100105a.aspx.
Powerline technology enables consumers to create a 10/100 Ethernet connection from any ordinary electrical outlet, thus eliminating the need to run new cables and lowering the overall cost to deploy a high-speed data network. Consumers can extend the range of their home network with these affordable, simple-to-install adapters, especially those consumers who use Internet-connected devices that demand high bandwidth, such as the new NETGEAR Digital Entertainer Express (EVA9100), Elite (EVA9150) and Live (EVA2000) digital media players, Blu-ray™ players, TiVo®, Apple TV®, Xbox 360™, PlayStation® 3, DVRs, and network-enabled TVs. Moreover, because these new NETGEAR powerline kits are HomePlug AV-certified, they can easily and affordably extend any existing HomePlug AV network.
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"Powerline has become an increasingly popular option for an always-on infrastructure because of the explosive growth in connected AV devices, and the high speeds and reliability required to support these demanding applications," said Chris Geiser, NETGEAR's product line manager for in-home distribution consumer products. "Home theater products need constant, shared and faster access to the Internet and the home network. You might have wireless dead spots in your house. You probably don't have Ethernet in your walls. But chances are, you've got at least one electrical outlet in every room in your house. Powerline can boldly go where no Internet connection has gone before. Besides, you can't beat powerline adapters for simple set-up and ease-of-use."
NETGEAR has a well-documented track record of bringing the latest in powerline technologies to the market, offering a broad portfolio of powerline connectivity options optimized to deliver the highest performance, including single-port, pass-through, 4-port, and wireless extensions.
(http://www.netgear.com/Products/PowerlineNetworking/PowerlineEthernetAdapters.aspx) NETGEAR is the only networking company that offers the full range of in-home distribution technologies to the retail and service provider markets, including powerline, MoCA® coax and wireless. "While wireless is becoming increasingly popular as the core technology for home networks and is often embedded into new products, its performance can be affected by many factors, including the construction materials of the building itself," said Norm Bogen, vice president of digital entertainment research for In- Stat. "Powerline can be a great complementary solution for TVs, Blu-ray players, set-top boxes and other home theater devices that still require a wired connection."
Powerline 200 AV Adapter Kit (XAVB2001)
The NETGEAR Powerline 200 AV Adapter Kit (XAVB2001) is HomePlug AV-certified, featuring up to 200 Mbps performance through powerline. Its performance surpasses that of competing solutions and even that of NETGEAR's own award-winning Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter Kit (XAVB101) by up 20 percent. It's distinguished by its compact size, smaller than a deck of cards and up to 50 percent smaller than competing products. It is thus an excellent choice for consumers who are concerned that a powerline device might block an open power outlet. The NETGEAR
Powerline 200 AV Adapter Kit (XAVB2001) containing two adapters will be available worldwide in January 2010 at an MSRP in the U.S. of $149. Single adapters (XAV2001) will have an MSRP in the U.S. of $79. Photos and other information are at
http://www.netgear.com/Products/PowerlineNetworking/PowerlineEthernetAdapters/xavb2001.aspx.
Powerline 200 AV+ Adapter Kit (XAVB2501)
The HomePlug-certified NETGEAR Powerline 200 AV+ Adapter Kit (XAVB2501) shares the same performance and design benefits as the Powerline 200 AV Adapter Kit (XAVB2001), but differs from its sister product in offering a unique integrated filtered power socket for "pass-through" capability. This ensures that customers don't cannibalize an existing wall power socket with the adapter, which means they can connect a wider range of power-hungry devices than competing solutions while still maintaining the highest performance. The NETGEAR Powerline 200 AV+ Adapter Kit (XAVB2501) containing two adapters will be available worldwide in February 2010 at an MSRP in the U.S. of $169. Single adapters
(
XAV2501) will have an MSRP in the U.S. of $89. Photos and other information are at
http://www.netgear.com/Products/PowerlineNetworking/PowerlineEthernetAdapters/xavb2501.aspx.
Improved Performance, Improved Design
Both new NETGEAR products are designed to provide customers with industry-leading features at an
affordable price. For example:
• Effective throughput and speeds up to 20 percent better than competing solutions over extended
locations; a typical coverage area is up to a 5,000-square-foot home.
• Multi-colored "pick-a-plug" LEDs indicate current network performance, so the customer can
determine the strength of the powerline connection without having to look at a computer.
• Advanced energy management and standby capabilities provide wake-on-activity functionality to
reduce overall energy usage.
• Prioritized Quality of Service (QoS).
• Simple "push-and-secure" functionality enables average users to easily install and secure the
devices with 128-Bit AES encryption- no software configuration, no knowledge of networking,
and no PC required, all with the push of a button.
• Compatibility with other HomePlug AV products from NETGEAR, as well as HomePlug AVcertified
products from other vendors.
Backed by a one-year warranty and 24/7 technical support from NETGEAR, the Powerline 200 AV
Adapter Kit (XAVB2001) and the Powerline 200 AV+ Adapter Kit (XAVB2501) will be available
worldwide via leading retailers, direct marketers, e-commerce sites, and value-added resellers. For a fun
look at the evolution of gaming enabled by NETGEAR powerline products, visit
http://www.agamer4life.com.
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NETGEAR Introduces New Wireless Routers to Connect to High-Speed 3G/4G/WiMAX Cellular Networks, with Unparalleled Features and Proven Worldwide Performance
CES Innovations Award-Winning Router is First to Integrate 802.11n Wireless, ADSL2+ and
3G/4G/WiMAX for Dual WAN Capability with Failover Protection
LAS VEGAS - January 6, 2010 - NETGEAR®, Inc. (NASDAQGM: NTGR), a worldwide provider of technologically innovative, branded networking solutions, today announced two full-featured new routers for connecting to 3G/4G/WiMAX cellular networks. The 3G/4G Mobile Broadband Wireless-N Router (MBRN3000) combines 802.11n wireless with connectivity to a high-speed cellular network via an external 3G/4G/WiMAX™ modem. The second router is the Wireless-N 300 Router with DSL Modem - Mobile Broadband Edition (DGN2200M), which not only combines 802.11n wireless and support for 3G/4G/WiMAX cellular connectivity, but includes a built-in ADSL2+ modem as well, making it the industry's first Wireless-N router to enable a DSL connection along with a 3G/4G/WiMAX failover option. As evidence of its industry-leading features, the NETGEAR Wireless-N 300 Router with DSL Modem - Mobile Broadband Edition (DGN2200M) is an honoree in the Home Networking category of the Consumer Electronics Show Innovations 2010 Design and Engineering Awards, the industry's highest accolade. NETGEAR will introduce its new products at two press events today in conjunction with the opening of the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. See today's press release, "NETGEAR
Introduces New Solutions at Consumer Electronics Show To Enable Any Media on Any Screen,
Anywhere at Anytime" at http://www.netgear.com/About/PressReleases/en-US/2010/20100105a.aspx.
The award-winning Wireless-N 300 Router with DSL Modem - Mobile Broadband Edition (DGN2200M) is the first wireless-N router in the retail market to offer a dual Wide Area Network (WAN) option for a failover 3G/4G/WiMAX Internet connection in case of DSL outage - ideal for small businesses that need a reliable backup Internet connection with zero downtime. Competing routers do not offer failover; are regionally focused with limited mobile operators; have shorter wireless range; are limited by how many wireless devices can connect simultaneously; or are without the capabilities of a full-featured
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router. The Wireless-N 300 Router with DSL Modem – Mobile Broadband Edition addresses all of these issues, and sets a new bar for features and performance combined in a single router.
Both new NETGEAR mobile broadband routers can be used as a primary Internet connection in situations where no connection to a DSL, cable, fiber, or satellite network exists. By plugging an external 3G/4G/WiMAX modem into the new NETGEAR routers, customers can quickly set up a fixed or mobile Wi-Fi® hotspot virtually anytime, anywhere, with the ability to share a single high-speed cellular subscription with multiple Wi-Fi enabled devices such as a PC, iPhone™, iPod Touch®, PSP®, etc. The routers are ideal for mobile professionals, emergency response teams, construction crews, satellite offices and rural locations - wherever the group needs to quickly set up an Internet connection with both wireless and cellular connectivity options, and avoid expensive access charges or searching for Wi-Fi hotpots.
"At NETGEAR, we listen to our customers to determine what new features and technologies we should integrate into our products to address their individual lifestyles and business needs. And while connecting via DSL, cable, fiber and satellite broadband are always viable options, high-speed cellular networks are growing at a phenomenal rate," said Som Pal Choudhury, NETGEAR's senior product line manager for advanced wireless products. "Our new routers offer customers the performance of Wireless-N with the flexibility of connections via DSL or cellular networks, along with a lengthy set of features unique to NETGEAR products catering to the home and small businesses. At NETGEAR, we strive to offer our customers more networking choices, with more differentiated features, to support their increasingly connected lifestyles and business needs."
Proven Compatibility
Cellular network connections for routers are becoming increasing popular in many countries as backup for DSL, as the cellular networks already offer speeds close to, or even exceeding, wired options. Cellular networks also offer an alternative option in locations where there are no high-speed wired Internet connections available, or satellite connections and wired options are too expensive. The new NETGEAR mobile broadband routers are compatible, scalable and rigorously tested with top cellular carrier networks worldwide. Because mobile networks are unique to every country, both new NETGEAR routers have been proven with over 50 3G/4G/WiMAX USB modems from different manufacturers, across a number of top tier cellular networks worldwide. This gives flexibility to end customers to switch from one cellular provider to another at any time.
A Unique Combination of Features
The new NETGEAR mobile broadband routers share many unique features not previously bundled into a
single device, including:
• Auto-detection capabilities for customers to select their country and the cellular service provider
name for a hassle-free, plug-and-play setup.
• Live Parental Controls and content filtering for homes and small businesses, to make the network
safer, more reliable and productive. Powered by OpenDNS®, this centralized rich web filtering
solution protects any device on the network, including smartphones, PCs, gaming consoles or any
Internet-enabled device from a single web-based interface - and absolutely free to NETGEAR
customers.
• Stateful Packet Inspection (SPI), VPN (Virtual Private Network) pass-through and Denial of
Service protection.
• Guest networks (multiple SSID) capability to enable customers to set up multiple wireless
networks within a home or small business. This is especially useful for setting up a dedicated
network for guests to give them access to the Internet, but not other resources and files on the
network.
• Automatic Quality of Service (QoS) for reliable video, voice and gaming.
• A broadband usage meter to ensure accurate measurement of download Internet traffic (via DSL
and/or cellular networks) with customized alerts when close to the monthly bandwidth threshold,
to help avoid excess usage charges.
• Push 'N' Connect with industry standard Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) for securely connecting
devices at the touch of a button.
• On/off switches for both power and Wi-Fi to help customers conserve energy.
• A compact sleek casing with LED indicators that can be viewed at any 180-degree angle, which
can be positioned horizontally, vertically or even wall-mounted.
• Optional car power charger and a battery pack for complete mobile usage.
Wireless-N 300 Router with DSL Modem - Mobile Broadband Edition (DGN2200M)
The CES Innovations Award-winning Wireless-N 300 Router with DSL Modem (DGN2200M) is an 802.11n wireless router with dual Internet access options: to a DSL network via a built-in ADSL2+ modem and to a high-speed cellular network via an external 3G/4G/WiMAX USB modem. It is the first wireless-N router in the retail market to offer customers an automatic DSL-to-3G/4G/WiMAX cellular failover feature in case of a DSL outage, critical for businesses. During an outage, its integrated DSL modem temporarily routes Internet traffic to the secondary cellular broadband network via the external 3G/4G/WiMAX modem. When the backup cellular option is not in use, the router can be used to share a USB storage device thanks to the integration of NETGEAR ReadyShare®, which provides fast and easy access for any computer in the network to access a single external USB storage device. The Wireless-N 300 Router with DSL Modem – Mobile Broadband Edition has been rigorously tested and proven for compatibility with top DSL and cellular carrier networks worldwide.
The Wireless-N 300 Router with DSL Modem – Mobile Broadband Edition (DGN2200M) will be
available worldwide in April 2010 at an MSRP in the U.S. of $179. Photos and other information are at
http://www.netgear.com/Products/RoutersandGateways/WirelessNRoutersandGateways/DGN2200M.aspx.
3G/4G Mobile Broadband Wireless-N Router (MBRN3000)
The 3G/4G Mobile Broadband Wireless-N Router (MBRN3000) for consumers and small businesses unites 802.11n wireless and access to cellular networks via an external 3G/4G/WiMAX USB modem. It offers features that are nearly identical to those of the award-winning Wireless-N Router with DSL Modem (DGN2200M), but does not have an integrated DSL modem. It is designed for those customers who need only a WAN connection to a high-speed cellular network. It has been proven for compatibility with a broad range of cellular carrier networks worldwide. The 3G/4G Mobile Broadband Wireless-N Router (MBRN3000) will be available worldwide in March 2010 at an MSRP in the U.S. of $149. Photos and other information are at
http://www.netgear.com/Products/RoutersandGateways/3GMobileBroadband/MBRN3000.aspx
Backed by a one-year warranty and 24/7 technical support, the new NETGEAR routers will be available worldwide via leading retailers, direct marketers, e-commerce sites, and value-added resellers. A universal car power adapter is available separately. A list of compatible 3G/4G/WiMAX USB modems and mobile service providers is found at http://www.NETGEAR.com/3G.
By Darren Murph
In an interview with Japan's Asahi Shimbun newspaper, Nintendo prez Satoru Iwata provided some rare commentary on what we might expect from a DS successor – not just another DS revision, mind you – whenever the gaming giant gets the urge to upgrade its golden goose. "[It will have] highly detailed graphics," Iwata said, giving ample (but obvious!) fuel to those NVIDIA Tegra on DS rumors. "And it will be necessary to have a sensor with the ability to read the movements of people playing." Now, before you do that annoying cough thing while saying "iPhone" under your breath, we'd like to remind you that Nintendo isn't really an also-ran to this motion-controlled gaming thing. Iwata made a point of saying that an iPhone-esque monthly cellular data plan wasn't in the works; however, that doesn't rule out a Kindle-like data service for the future handheld, as the executive previously mused about, providing for "free" gaming downloads on the go.
Alpine PND-K3 – GPS receiver is adding many other features like Voice Steering instructions, lanes and thoroughfare detail pronouncement and built-in Antenna either.
Basically what features it offer, the rate doesn’t equate to its capabilities. This series is lending an improved user interface, giving better performance, as well as the navigation device is aptly portable.
In addition to these functionalities, it also has text-to-speech functionality either, finer street info directed. Tom Tom Go 930 has broader featured than the K3, yet rate-wise K3 is higher. This gadget has voice recognition capability.
Garmin Nuvi 265WT has nearly the same capabilities yet with finer performance, that is USD 200 cheaper than K3. It is additionally lending Preinstalled POIs, 2D and 3D map, hands-free calling capability Bluetooth.
This GPS series is adding digital player, other capacities like MP3, WMA, a built-in display like LCD widescreen, offering resolution 480 x 272 pixels, screen size (diagonal) size 4.3in, and screen with color support.
Alpine PND-K3 – GPS receiver adds additional linkages like USB, Headphones – Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm. This GPS is employing Lithium polymer battery technology.
If you should have the opportunity to visit Paris' Musée des arts et métiers, you'd be wise to clear your schedule for the day. Even after reading Brian Jepson's recent post covering this maker's museum, I was unprepared for the sheer size, depth and general awesomeness of the collection. From early astrolabes and handmade scientific apparatus through to Cray's supercomputer, the museum offers a rare view of historical technology and invention.
Being a big fan of cymatics, waveforms, and sound in general, I was quite psyched to see one of Rudolph Koenig's acoustic tone analyzer's firsthand. An ancestor of today's oscilloscope, the device uses a series of brass resonators, with small flames to determine the nearest frequency of a given sound. The attached rotating mirror allows the user to more easily see which tuned resonator's flame is flickering the most, thus indicating the dominant pitch. If that explanation doesn't quite cut it for you, be sure to see the videos on CWRU's Fourier analyzer page
Oh - and for more pics from my visit, peruse the relevant photoset.
So, you may think, somebody took an old pocketwatch and fit it with a PCB and some LEDs. Ho-hum, perhaps? Seen it? Done it? Got the T-shirt? My response: there's concept, and there's execution. The concept here may be of the non-earth-shattering variety, but the execution is exquisite. Must. Watch. Video. To appreciate just how cool this thing really is. It ticks, for one thing, and when the minute and hour "hands" advance they sweep around the face in a visual gesture reminiscent of John Taylor's Corpus Clock. And besides flawless aesthetics and stellar workmanship, the watch has a great story, too. Its maker, Paul Pounds, explains:
My grandfather was a horologist. When he passed away in 2005 I inherited from him a collection of broken pocketwatches. As my skills are in microelectronics, rather than micromechanics, I felt it would be a fitting tribute to him to produce an electronic movement in place of one of the broken ones he'd never had the time to fix.
I never knew my grandfather very well, on account of our living some distance away from him all of my life. He struck me as a quiet, unassuming sort of man, but this fit very well with his astonishing skill as a horologist. In his heyday, he was among the best watchmakers in Australia. His steady and patient hand able to finely adjust the most diminutive gears and escapements of a clockwork mechanism. He was particularly recognised for his ability to perform delicate work in the smallest of mechanical movements, the lady's wristwatch.
During the Second World War, his expertise was considered too valuable to allow him to go and fight, and instead he was sent to fabricate precision mechanical systems at the Toowoomba Foundry. He was told that if he tried to enlist he would be arrested and sent back!
Such was his skill that when the Australian Horologist journal issued a challenge to drill a pin from end to end, he achieved it by boring a hole by hand, using tiny drills he made from sewing needles. Not one to let it rest there, he topped this feat by filing and turning down another pin on a minature lathe, and threading it through the hole. Then he raised the bar again with a three-penny piece drilled and threaded through the edge of the coin. He produced a small number of these pins and coins to amaze his clients.
Although he never got to see it, I'd like to think he would have enjoyed seeing one of his old broken watches turned into something new and useful. This project is dedicated to his memory.
[via Hack a Day]
Obviously blind to the threat of robotic attack from the skies, MIT have developed an indoor helicopter that can not only automatically hover but intelligently navigate through a changing environment. The quad-rotor ‘copter has a laser-scanner and dual-camera array, which can build up a real-time map of its environment and identify small openings such as windows.
Video demo after the cut
That map-creation is integrated with an autonomous exploration module, which allows the robotic helicopter to explore the map, fill in any blind-spots and identify objects or targets. This way, even with no GPS signal the robot can be used for search & observation, such as inside buildings or underground.
It can even do this while being jabbed at by someone with a big wooden stick, as you can see in the video below. The ‘copter was entered into the 2009 International Aerial Robotics Competition – in which vehicles must navigate an unknown environment, fly through a vehicle and then reach, and decipher, a color-coded control panel – and broke a nineteen year record by completing the fifth mission in the first year it was held.
[hat tip to Mike Elgan]
Additional convenience for the YikeBike bike is an easy to store solution. That said, this appears to be a foldable bike that can be easily packed into your bag. And it is very intuitive in terms of folding as you could fold it in just 15 seconds. This sustainable mode of transportation measures 6 x 23, 6 x 23, 6 inches with a curb weight of only 10 kilograms.
Whether you want it to be stored in your closet or carry it, no problems and it is also safe for driving due to its electronic brakes along with a fitted anti-skid system. Being announced at EUROBIKE in early September of the year 2009, this daredevil replica is available for 4900 USD.
The YikeBike also comes equipped with a special controller used instead of traditional chain pedal, levers and a gear box. This is the first time the bicycle uses an electric anti-skid system while its zero emissions approach is a good choice for all city commuters. Additionally, the YikeBike incorporates lights for safe riding, indicators with brake lights so this is going to be a ready-to-drive vehicle.
An easiness of driving is amazing with a driver holding his hand behind. This ecologically friendly bike is ideal for traveling amounting to 9 km while its maximum speed of 20 kilometers is good enough for safe and stable driving. Its pneumatic wheels measure 20 inches for the front wheel and 8 inches for the rear wheel.
Being powered by Lithium phosphate battery, the bike takes up to 30 minutes to be fully charged while operating time is around 1000 charges. So there are no doubts that the 21 century comes close to make our driving more sustainable and safer.
This self-powered wheelchair comes equipped with included power plant that operates based on rotational wheels movement during the day to supply its LED lights installed on the wheels to make it clearly visible at night. Wherever the wheelchair’s user drives, he or she may easily monitor the reserve of power available in the batteries.
In order to do that, one should just check the LCD screen that appears to be positioned in the middle of each wheel. Once the power is accumulated it is then stored in a fitted battery so that your night driving experience could be highly illuminated.
Not only this helpful gadget is an ingenious solution to night driving but also is it a sustainable way to move. Moving by the wheelchair seems to become safer and ecologically friendly.
Embedded systems – a rear guest among our usual user gadgets dedicated articles. But its time to show our visitors a world leading company in ECT manufacturing and a long time partner of the most popular OEMs, because who knows when you'll need to one. Kontron has been developing embedded computer systems for almost half a century now, they have more than two thousands employees and cover industry market from their centers in Germany, Canada, USA and Taiwan. Things that build such an enormous success are ETX 3.0 COMs, mezzanines, boards, and, of course, custom solutions.
Charging electronic devices is what we do on a daily basis. But do you charge your portable gadgets ecologically friendly? Industrial designer has offered a new green solution for keeping your gizmos charged. Called the Sunny Flower, this environmentally friendly charger is able to spread its petals whenever it is sunny. So you now have a chance to keep your electronic devices working all the time.
The T400s is a direct conversion of the existing model and has the familiar 14-inch screen size as well as a relatively thin profile for a full-speed system. Its display gets four-finger multi-touch input. Picking the multi-touch display brings its base price up to $1,999 but nets a 2.4GHz Core 2 Duo, 2GB of RAM, a 120GB hard drive and a DVD burner.
