ThermalRight Demos New Heatsink Chassis
June 7, 2007
This year at Computex 2007 (one of the largest computer hardware trade shows on the planet) several companies are displaying some radical new designs for basic computer components. One of thoee new designs is ThermalRight’s new heatsink chassis. This new computer case is actually one giant heatsink built to help dissipate heat from the processor, perfect for a fan less HTPC application. the concept is very simple, inside, there’s a base plate that allows for contact with your processor, the base plate is then connected directly to the main body of the case, which allows for a completely unique and effective cooling solution.
New Vandenbrink 599 GTO
June 5, 2007
Well it looks like a Ferrari, and its going to be powered by a Ferrari engine but sadly this beautiful concept won’t be built be Ferrari but instead by VandenBrink Designs. This new design will feature a Ferrari Enzo power plant and the famous “GTO” markings as tribute to the early-sixties Ferrari 250 GTO. This beauty comes in either handcrafted aluminum or carbon fiber but with only a planned production run of five total cars and three of those already spoken for it might be to late to own this gorgeous tribute to classic Ferrari design.
Tons more pictures of the 599 “GTO” -
Well just the other day Palm announced the interesting Foleo ultra-portable laptop and now it seems that other company’s are starting to unveil more laptops based on this new style of computing. Today VIA introduced the NanoBook Ultra Mobile Device and to be honest this editor was excited to use Palm’s new Foleo but now i cant wait to get my hands on one of VIA’s new Ultra Mobile Device. The NanoBook simply adds a significant amount of hardware to the device and allows for a much broader range of uses as opposed to the Foleo’s strictly business approach. The NanoBook runs on either Windows XP or Vista (I’ll believe it runs Vista when i see it), weighing in at just under two pounds it features a 1.2GHz VIA C7-M processor with up to 1GB of RAM Also included is a 30GB hard drive, 7-inch WVGA display, 802.11g WiFi , Bluetooth, and a DVI-out port and even comes in at a price of $600. Along side the 7-inch screen is a secondary slot to add the function of GPS, VoIP, or even WWAN which grealy increases the capabilities of this tiny laptop as opposed to the non-upgradeable Palm Foleo. Currently this is only a reference design but with Packard Bell and another unknown company already signed on, the prospects of bringing his incredibly versatile laptop to the US market seems to be fairly good.
Raum & Möbelgestaltung Turntables
May 25, 2007
I don’t read German, so I can give you a whole lot of details about these turntables. I sure do want them!
[Source: Raum & Möbelgestaltung]
Gas Mask Shower Head
May 24, 2007
This does not look like it will be for sale anytime soon, but it would make a great DIY project.
[Source: Chris Dimino]
o.d.m. Pixel Watch
May 10, 2007
O.D.M. Design made a unique watch with an enormous display that won the Red Dot Design Award 2007. It functions as both a time piece, and a calendar. This watch will be available in white, brown, and pink, but there is no information on pricing or availability right now.
Seiko E-ink Watches at BASELWORLD 2007
April 27, 2007
About this time last year at Baselworld 2006, the Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève prize for electronic watches was awarded to Seiko for their breakthrough in electronic ink technology. Their watch featured a thin-yet-easy to read e-ink display all around the watch. This year they one-upped themselves with a new e-ink watch-style bracelet for females that features emotional technology. The new bracelet has different modes depending the wearers mood and what they are doing. There is an “Efficiency” mode which “the display is informative and easy to read”. There is also a “Mystery” mode where “the panel expresses the time in a more imaginative, evocative style”. There is no word on pricing, production, nor availability right now, but I hope to see these in stores sometime soon.
UPDATE: There are only 5 of these watches made. Production of these watches might be around fall 2007.
[Source: SEIKO WATCH CORPORATION]
Laser Graffiti
March 24, 2007
Graffiti has gone high tech with this laser tagging system that allows you to tag a building using light and lasers. More information/pictures on the next page. Read the rest of this entry »
SnOil – A Physical Display Based on Ferrofluid
February 8, 2007
This interactive plate of liquid is made out of Ferrofluid which reacts to magnetism. By triggering magnets under the liquid a display is produced. This box is outfitted with a tilt sensor and a playable version of snake. Don’t expect to see this in stores any time soon. [Source: SnOil | Martin Frey]
