Cool Cardboard Cameras That Actually Work

You may have seen a bunch of new nice photography equipments at Photokina Show in Cologne last time but surely you didn't see any of these cameras.

Keil Johnson has created a range of cameras  made almost entirely from cardboard, and not only do these cool cardboard cameras look exactly like the real thing they can also take photos. But I am not sure about the specs whether it is digital or film, sensor type, lens mount, etc... view more photos here.
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Motorola Unveils Droid Pro Business Smartphone

This is a new product release from Motorola. Motorola and Verizon Wireless officially announced the Motorola DROID PRO during the CTIA trade show in San Francisco. Motorola said that the DROID PRO is the first Android smartphone for business users, and it supports Verizon Wireless' U.S. network as well as global networks in more than 220 countries.

The DROID PRO measures 119 x 11.7 x 60mm (4.6 x .46 x 2.36in) and weighs 134g (4.7oz). It offers a full QWERTY keyboard as well as a somewhat small 3.1-inch 480 x 320 pixel touchscreen display. It runs Android 2.2 and has support for Adobe Flash Player 10.1 built-in. The DROID PRO also features 3G Mobile HotSpot capabilities. The DROID PRO will come with 8GB of internal memory as well as an 8GB microSD card. It supports microSD cards up to 32GB in capacity.

The phone has a 5 megapixel camera with a dual-LED flash at the back and a glossy-looking cover with an etched pattern. There is no exact release date and pricing yet.

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HP to launch webOS 2.0 Roadrunner HD phone early 2011

According to HP executive, HP will have its first webOS 2.0 phones will in early 2011. One of the first handsets likely to launch could be the rumored Roadrunner HD said to feature an iPhone 4 Retina display equaling 960x640 resolution. HP bought Palm.

Details of web0S 2.0 to emerge thus far indicate that it will include user interface enhancements such as ‘cards’ where the OS automatically groups apps according to task, simplifying multi-tasking. It will also open more API’s to developers, giving them the opportunity to develop high-quality desktop-class apps.

HP faces a stiff challenge in rebuilding the user base of webOS after Palm failed to deliver on its early promise. Google's Android is continuing to increase its market share against Apple's iOS and the Blackberry OS. With Windows Phone 7 launching shortly, as well as Nokia's recent launch of its Symbian^3 powered N8, HP will be starting from well behind the field.

In addition to the Roadrunner HD phone, webOS 2.0 is also expected be the centre-piece of HPs anticipated PalmPad.

[Source electronista]

Gateway® One ZX Series - Multitouch PC

This Gateway® One PC has multigesture touch screen is designed for Microsoft’s Genuine Windows® 7. Select Gateway® One models come equipped with powerful desktop components and such technologies as Full HD displays, Blu-ray™ drives and TV tuners. ZX lineup is also outfitted with a range of high-performance Intel®2 and AMD Athlon™ II dual- and quad-core processors.

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Zoom Q3HD Handy 1080p Video Recorder with Stereo Microphones

 

This company is called Samson (Samson Wireless) - not Samsung. They have just released a new little camcorder, the Zoom  Q3HD Handy Video Recorder. This little guy, in addition to boasting 1080p capabilities (at 30 frames per second) and 720p at 60 frames per second, the cam boasts 4x digital zoom, a 2.4-inch color LCD, NTSC/PAL TV and HDMI outputs, and USB 2.0. Most interestingly, of course, the Q3HD Handy has built-in stereo microphones, so the camera should provide much better audio than your standard affair. There's no word on availability or pricing yet.

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World’s Lightest Bike Weighs Just Six Pounds!

This bike can be the lightest but it takes the heaviest pocket to buy it. This $45,000 racing bike designed by Fairwheel Bikes in Tuscon, Arizona weights 6 pounds. The professional racers use bikes of 15 pound, which is more than twice the weight of this new lightest bike!

Fairwheel’s bike, which was shown over the weekend at the Interbike Show, features front and rear brakes, a 10-speed rear gear, a two-gear chainset, and AX Lightness carbon fiber rims with titanium spokes. Maybe even the most avid cyclist would rather buy an entry-level luxury car and a regular bike.. Maybe we should think again: $45,000.

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Logitech G19, Keyboard for Gaming

This is a keyboard from logitech that is design for gaming. It has an LCD keeps you informed with notifications, player and server info, and lots more.

Custom-color character backlighting lets you personalize the keyboard to match your setup as different people has different favorite color.

Some among the games that can be played better with this keyboard because they support GamePanel technology include Dragon Age™ Origins, World of Warcraft: Wrath of the Lich King™, Battlefield 2, Crysis Warhead, GTR 2. You can get this keyboard for $200 at logitech.com

Apple Rumored to be Testing Touchscreen Panels for New iMac

Apple is working on a new iMac. According to Taiwanese industry publication DigiTimes, Sintek Photronics has sent samples  of capacitive touch panels to Apple for a new touchsreen all-in-one iMac desktop computer. The report claimed that the new hardware will have screen sizes of 20 inches and greater.

"The new iMac is rumored to have a good vertical and horizontal viewing angle, and its projected capacitive touch panel will adopt a one-glass solution, which integrates the touch sensor and cover glass, to reduce thickness and weight," the report said.

It noted that most touch panels are made by placing the sensor over the panel, and are then covered with glass. But it is said this method is costly, complex, and results in a dimmer screen.

The Aphelion Alarm Clock

This is an alarm clock that will really wake you up. It essentially wakes you up by throwing balls in your face (I am thinking about product recall after some broken jaws bone...)

If you are constantly late, the Aphelion alarm clock might just be the perfect form of punishment to kick you into gear. Aside from the cannonball setting, it also features an MP3 player, radio and large time display.

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Samsung and Microsoft Join Forces to Create Windows Phone 7 Handsets

Samsung yesterday announced an agreement with Microsoft to use the Windows Phone 7 platform on upcoming smartphones. As part of the announcement, Samsung confirmed that several Windows Phone 7 devices will be launched in Europe, the US, and Asia.

According to the press release, Samsung’s Windows Phone 7 smartphones will combine the latest hardware design and technology, while benefitting from Microsoft’s software and innovation heritage. The Windows Phone 7 experience is designed to help people find and consume the data, information and services they care most about. The new phones are distinguished by unique and diverse experiences built from Microsoft’s portfolio such as Xbox LIVE, Office, Zune, Windows Live, Bing, and more.

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Zune HD gets Live Messenger and Games

Microsoft Zune HD now has Windows Live Messenger. The app is the Zune's first instant messaging app and supports most of the same features, up to Facebook chat as well as social feeds from Facebook, Flickr and MySpace. It doesn't truly multitask but will change status to reflect any currently playing music.

The new app comes in tandem with three action and puzzle games, Castles & Cannons, Dr. Optics and WordMonger.

Microsoft last gave the Zune HD a major non-game app through the Facebook client in March and is thought to be steering its attention away from the dedicated Zune HD player in favor of Windows Phone 7, which should have much broader app support.

[Via electronista]