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Motion controlled web camera

David Allen — Mon, 12 Jul 2010 12:00:08 +0000

Imaging being able to look into your house from the other side of the world, well you can with this device, it’s a web cam, but it can also be accessed from a remote computer. This is the interesting part not only will you be able to see through the camera at the other end, but also control it. For security purposes, it has motion control that can send you a message whenever it is activated. Here are the details and features of the motion tracking web cam: The camera captures 640 x 480 resolution video at 30 frames per second and has a 4X digital zoom, ensuring crisp pictures. A built-in microphone records sounds from up to 20′ away. Includes software for controlling the web camera and a USB cable. Requires Windows XP/Vista/Windows 7, and a high-speed Internet connection for real-time video. Plugs into USB 2.0. 4 1/4″ H x 3″ Diam. (9 oz.) Priced at $89.95 Source [Hammacher Schlemmer] a Motion controlled, USB Gadgets, web camera, Webcams

Review of the Asus Eee Convertible Tablet

David Allen — Mon, 16 Mar 2009 19:00:02 +0000

The Asus Eee PC T91 convertible tablet has seen the marketing being ups as the company begin to spread news through the media outlets to allow the rush to begin and get this new laptop come tablet in front of as many people as possible. Here is your chance to get a sneak preview. Features: Fe8.9-inch touch-screen display Intel Atom Z520 1.33GHz processor US15W chipset 1GB of DDR2 memory A 32GB solid state drive Windows XP Home pre-loaded An optional internal TV tuner A built-in web camera Source [Tech Fresh] a 32gb solid state drive, asus eee pc, ASUS Netbooks, atom, drive windows, intel, solid state drive, touch screen, tv tuner, web camera, windows xp

Review of the 17” Assus Entertainment Laptop

David Allen — Wed, 11 Feb 2009 14:00:26 +0000

There are two versions of this computer on the market the Asus X71SL-B2 this offers, Core 2 Duo P8400 2.26GHZ CPU and Windows Vista Business OS and Asus X71SL-A1 that offers, 2GHz and Vista Home Premium. Both notebooks feature 4GB of DDR2 memory, a 320GB hard drive, and a DVD burner. Specs: 8-cell battery 1.3MP web camera HDMI and VGA outputs Keyboard with a numeric pad 802.11n wireless connection Gigabit Ethernet LAN Bluetooth 56k modem Four USB ports Express Card slot 8-in-1 media card reader Firewire Fingerprint reader The prices of the Asus X71SL-B2 $1,249 and Asus X71SL-A1 $1,088 Source [Laptoping] a 17" Laptops, asus, ASUS Netbooks, express card slot, fingerprint reader, keyboard, laptop, notebooks, numeric pad, two versions, web camera

ASUS G50 and G70 for Extreme Gamers!

Laptop Pimp — Sat, 23 Aug 2008 20:56:07 +0000

ASUS launches the ASUS G50 and the ASUS G70 gaming laptops geared for maximum perfomance with 15″ and 17″ LCDs respectively. Taipei, Taiwan, August 22, 2008 – Maximize your gaming potential with the full throttle power and portable performance of the G Series from ASUS, part of the prestigious Republic of Gamers product line-up that represents the most innovative and best performing PC solutions for gamers today. Designed for gamers from the inside out, the G Series range now includes two striking new models: the G71 (17″wide) and G50 (15.4″ wide and 15.6″ wide) that give you unprecedented muscle to take on all comers with a full deck of features that enables you to stay in control of the gaming action. The stunning hardcore styling is alive to the pulse on the street and the G Series is hot to the latest gaming trends – leading the way into new computer gaming frontiers. The ASUS G50 specs: Intel® Core™2 Duo Processor T9600/T9400/P8600/P8400/P7350 Mobile Intel® PM45 Express Chipset +ICH9M-E Intel® WiMAX/WiFi Link 5100 Genuine Windows Vista® Ultimate Genuine Windows Vista® Home Premium DDR2 800MHz SDRAM, up to 4GB Nvidia GeForce 9700M GT, with 512MB GDDR3 VRAM Intel® Turbo Memory Technology with … Continue reading →

First Review – Sony VAIO FW!

Laptop Pimp — Mon, 28 Jul 2008 23:29:51 +0000

Here’s a cool review of the new Sony VAIO FW: * Screen: glossy 16.4″ 1600 x 900 display * Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo T9400 (2.53GHz, 1066MHz FSB, 6MB Cache) * Memory: 4GB RAM * Storage: 320GB HDD (5400rpm) * Optical Drive: DVD+/-RW / BD-R DL * Wireless: 802.11a/b/g/n * Graphics: ATI Mobility Radeon 3470 w/ 256MB * Built-in web camera * Battery: 4400mAh Li-Ion Battery * Dimensions: 15.12″ x 1.14″-1.45″ x 10.27″ (38.4cm x 2.9-3.7cm x 26.1cm) * Weight: 6.83 lbs (3.1kg) * Retail Price: $2,149 via notebookreview a 11a, 1cm, ati mobility, bd, cache memory, camera battery, dl, intel core 2, intel core 2 duo, Laptop News, Laptop Reviews, li ion battery, mobility radeon, optical drive, processor intel, sony, Sony Laptops, sony vaio, storage, web camera

Gigabyte M912 Official!

Laptop Pimp — Sun, 06 Jul 2008 00:26:55 +0000

Gigabyte’s M912V tablet notebook is now offical. Specifications CPU Intel ® Atom 1.6GHz Operating System (optional) Genuine Microsoft Windows®XP, Genuine Microsoft Windows VISTA®Home Basic, Linux Chipset Intel ® 945GSE System Configuration Memory 1GB, HDD 160GB LCD 8.9”LCD panel/WXGA 1280×768, w/Touch screen, LED Backlight, as 180° rotation angle HDD 2.5″, 9.5mm S-ATA HDD Optical Drive (optional) External ODD by USB connection Keyboard 80 key keyboard/Touch Pad I/O Port USB X 3,Mic in, Earphone out, D-SUB RJ45, Express card, SD/MMC/MS Audio Speaker 1.5 watt x 2 Bluetooth BlueTooth 2.0 built-in Web Camera 1.3M pixel web camera Wireless LAN 802.11b/g by mini-card Protection Kensington lock Battery Li-ion 4500mAh, Battery life 3.5 hrs Dimension 235 x 180 x 28~42mm Weight 1.3kg (include 2.5″HDD) Service 1 year warranty, 6 month battery warranty More service information, please refer to http://www.gigabyte.com.tw a audio speaker, battery li ion, battery warranty, camera wireless, configuration memory, cpu intel, earphone, genuine microsoft windows, kensington lock, microsoft windows vista, optical drive, pixel web, rotation angle, s ata, sd mmc, tablet notebook, touch pad, web camera, wireless lan

The Aspire One Mini-notebook!

Laptop Pimp — Thu, 29 May 2008 23:44:44 +0000

Is it me or is the world just going crazy on these mini-notebooks? Here’s Acer Aspire One Mini-notebook that should be ready to buy reaaaal soon. The initial Aspire One 2.17-pound mini-laptop model is based on the Atom N270 CPU at 1.6GHz and the Intel 82945GMS chipset. The system has 512MB of main memory, and an 8GB solid state drive. The 8.9″ display has a resolution of 1024-by-600 pixels and LED backlight. Other features include a built-in web camera, 95% full size keyboard, touchpad, 802.11b/g wireless module, Ethernet LAN port, three USB ports, a VGA output, 5-in-1 media card reader, and SD card slot. The Acer Aspire One is powered by a 3-cell battery and runs a highly modified Acer Linux operating system. The mini-laptop is expected to cost around $400 in the United States, but there is no information on its availability date. [via laptoping - notebookreview] a 802 11b, Acer Laptops, atom, availability date, card reader, cell battery, keyboard touchpad, lan port, laptop model, main memory, mini laptop, mini notebook, mini notebooks, notebookreview, sd card slot, size keyboard, solid state drive, usb ports, vga output, web camera

MSI rolls out its 15.4-inch low-end notebook pc in Korea

Laptop Pimp — Thu, 29 May 2008 16:27:59 +0000

MSI rolls out its 15.4-inch notebook PC in Korea. Running on AMD Athlon64X2 TK55(1.8G) processor, the VR610X-237KR adopts 1GB memory, 160GB HDD and DVD SuperMulti. Other features included high-performance stereo speakers, web camera and 107-key keyboard. via aving a 8g, amd, hdd, high performance, keyboard, korea, memory, MSI Netbooks, notebook pc, stereo speakers, web camera

VIA OpenBook is the first to support WiMax/EDVO/HSDPA!

Laptop Pimp — Tue, 27 May 2008 16:07:42 +0000

VIA OpenBook, another laptop introduced during this crazy mini-notebook era, is the first mini-notebook to offer WiMax/EDVO/HSDPA modem embedded. This might be “the” mini-notebook to get. WIth a VIA C7-M ULV processor powering the laptop, the VIA OpenBook also has a 1024×600 display backed by video acceleration and HD video/audio. Laptop Pimp’s Verdict? This laptop is the best we’ve seen so far. Forget Eec PCs, wait for this one to get to the market then BUY IT! The VIA OpenBook mini-note reference design offers unrivaled broadband connectivity options though two internal modules, with the first one featuring WiFi, Bluetooth, and optional AGPS connections and the second one offering a choice of WiMAX, HSDPA, or EV-DO/W-CDMA options. In addition, the VIA OpenBook also comes with three USB 2.0 ports, a VGA port, and audio-in/audio-out jacks as well as a 4-in-1 card reader (SD/SDIO/MMC/MS) and a 2 mega-pixel dual-headed web camera. The VIA OpenBook supports a wide range of operating system environments, including Microsoft Windows Vista Basic, Microsoft Windows XP, and various Linux distributions. The device features up to 2GB DDR2 DRAM and can be equipped with a choice of hard disk drive and solid state storage options. Featuring a 4-cell 2600mA … Continue reading →