Gizmo Hunter

In yet another attempt to prevent electronic banking fraud, two companies, Innovative Card Technologies and eMue Technologies, have jointly developed this next-generation transaction card that promises to provide a whole new level of security.

At a glance the Credit Card Embedded Authentication Device looks like your standard banking debit card, except of course that it has a tiny display and a 10 digit keypad. The idea is that instead of entering a PIN or authorization number into a web browser or ATM that could be compromised, you use the card and its own secure system. As an example a user could enter their PIN number into the card and be provided with a one-time use numeric passcode. To authorize a transaction that passcode would then be entered into a device where it would be validated through an authentication server, allowing the transaction to be completed.While I have no idea when a card like this would actually be available to consumers, it is apparently being shown at various trade shows so it’s not just a concept.

If you’re tired of missing your favorite TV shows or never have the time to watch TV recordings or movies at home because you’re always on the go, then the SanDisk V-Mate is for you! Characterized by its ease-of-use, the SanDisk V-Mate is a video memory card recorder that captures video content from an analog source directly onto a flash memory card. You can then playback recorded video content by simply inserting your flash memory card into a compatible mobile device.* Enjoying video content on the move has never been easier! The V-Mate allows you take advantage of the video capabilities of your mobile device and gives you the flexibility to:

• Watch whatever you want whenever and wherever you want!
• View favorite TV shows or movies during your daily commute
• Catch those late night TV shows you always miss or the latest episode of your favorite reality show during your lunch break
• Digitize your home videos

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Write it or draw it—and instantly send it to your PC. Never misplace another brilliant idea—or waste time keying in handwritten notes. Logitech® io™ Digital Pen stores everything you put to paper for transfer to a PC, where it can be archived and opened in your favorite applications.

Control

• Sleek pen design: Fits your hand like a premium pen. Use it comfortably, without strain.
• Handwriting-to-digital text conversion: Built-in learning software converts your handwritten notes to digital text as entered on a keyboard.
• Multiple graphics formats: Export 300 dpi images to most popular graphics formats, including BMP, JPEG, PNG, JIF, TIFF, and EMF.
• ioTag™ routing symbols: Speed your workflow by using ioTags (inked symbols) to bypass keyboard entry and route handwritten messages, appointments, and tasks directly to Microsoft® Outlook® and Lotus Notes®.
• Written content search: Never lose valuable notes again. Enter a word into the io™ search function to return a list of all captured files containing that word. (Also works with Google Desktop Search.)

Convenience

• Docking cradle: Dock your Logitech® io™2 Digital Pen in the cradle to transfer text and sketches automatically to your PC, where you can review, edit, and share them in digital form.
• Digital notebook: Use the included “smart paper” notebook with your Digital Pen. As you move the pen across the paper, it reads the printed dot pattern on the sheet and converts the information into a digital version of what’s written or drawn.
• All-in-one solution: Everything you need—digital pen, recharging travel cradle, smart paper, ink refills, and handwriting recognition software—is included in the product package.

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Tokyo, October 15, 2007 - NEC has developed the world’s first portable human DNA Analyzer with Aida Engineering (headquartered in Sagami, Kanagawa Prefecture; President: Kimikazu Aida). This analyzer integrates all steps of the DNA analysis process, from DNA extraction to electrophoresis and individual profiling.

The analyzer has been developed mainly for the law enforcement market. By narrowing the analyzer’s application to DNA analysis specifically for individual identification, developers have streamlined the analytical process and realized a compact device the size of an attaché case (500mm W x 400mm D x 200mm H) that can be easily transported and analyzed at crime scenes.

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More sophisticated than mundane golf stunts, this is the world’s most advanced practical joke golf ball. Detailed to resemble a real golf ball, it zigs and zags at a touch of the remote control, allowing you to fool golf partners as they watch putts drift wide of the cup at your command. The joystick on the discrete remote control lets you direct the ball within a 100′ range. The ball can operate on three different, selectable frequencies, allowing you to race two at a time.

Runs on the included 1.2-volt NiMH rechargeable battery for up to four hours on a single charge; the transmitter requires one 9V battery, and the recharger requires two AA batteries.

Organize, manage and enjoy your pictures in a whole new way. The GPS-CS1KA GPS image tracker calculates and records the time, date and location of each picture you snap with satellite precision. And when used with the supplied Picture Motion Browser software, you’ll be able to match the time and location data in your camera with your photos. In addition, when the Picture Motion Browser software is used in conjunction with Google^® Maps, you can view a map on a webpage and your photos will pop up next to push pins by the actual location where you shot the picture. The GPS-CS1KA GPS image tracker and supplied Picture Motion Browser software are compatible with virtually all digital still cameras.

- Image tracker for digital still camera or camcorder

- GPS system records location, date and time of photo

- Compatible with virtually any DSC and camcorder

- Use picture motion browser to view photos on online map

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From the manufacturer
From the secret performance labs at WD comes the revolutionary WD Raptor X SATA hard drive, the first ever drive with a view. Offspring of the immensely popular WD Raptor, fastest SATA drive on the planet, WD Raptor X focuses a large, crystal-clear lens on the drive to let you see into the inner workings and witness the drive in action.

Sounds simple? It’s not. With over two years of research and development behind it, the WD Raptor X is engineered to compromise nothing. At 10,000 RPM spin speed it delivers the killer speed of its illustrious parent, doubles the capacity to 150 GB, and provides enterprise-class reliability. This is the ultimate hard drive for PC performance enthusiasts everywhere.

Domination is in the Details

Crystalline polycarbonate lens - Provides clarity, structural integrity, electrostatic discharge (ESD) protection, durability and chemical neutrality necessary for the highest performance and reliability.

Native Command Queuing (NCQ) - Increases data transfer in high-performance multi-processor, multi-threaded environments.

Rotary Acceleration Feed Forward (RAFF) - Optimizes operation and performance when drives are used in vibration-prone multi-drive systems. Patent pending.

From the Manufacturer
Extreme dominance built-in. You’ve hard-core battled your enemies in this world and beyond, but never like this. With the Intel Core 2 Extreme processor, you get the best unrivaled performance in the universe. So let them challenge you and let the annihilation begin.

When “Extreme” is an understatement.
It’s not about playing the game. It’s about dominating and winning the game. Designed for extreme power, the Intel Core 2 Extreme processor for desktop PCs features the latest arsenal of performance-rich technologies, including up to 4 MB of shared L2 cache and up to 1066 MHz Front Side Bus. So you’ve got the future of PC gaming now, and only from Intel:

• Intel Wide Dynamic Execution, enabling delivery of more instructions per clock cycle to improve gaming execution time and energy efficiency
• Intel Intelligent Power Capability, designed to deliver extreme energy-efficient performance
• Intel Smart Memory Access, improving system performance by optimizing the use of all available data bandwidth
• Intel Advanced Smart Cache, providing a higher-performance, more efficient cache subsystem. Optimized for industry leading multi-threaded games
• Intel Advanced Digital Media Boost, accelerating a broad range of applications, including ultra-realistic game physics and human-like artificial intelligence for an intense gaming experience unlike any other

Warning: Graphics may appear to be too real.
The Intel Core 2 Extreme processor is frighteningly vivid, and perfect for your high-definition (HD) universe. Get inside amazingly complex HD games and applications with the incredible performance from Intel’s most advanced gaming desktop processor ever.

Energy-efficient performance? Rage on.
Intel’s 3rd generation dual-core processor, the Intel Core 2 Extreme processor was designed to run energy-efficient so you can run red hot. Plus, that added energy efficiency enables systems to run quieter so you only hear what you want to hear — the sounds of sweet victory perhaps?

This is Pentop Computing, the next generation of high-speed digital processing, developed to deliver high-speed homework help in the palm of your hand. With the FLY Fusion Pentop Computer, everything you write on FLY? Paper is automatically scanned and digitized. With the tap of your FLY Fusion Pentop Computer, you can interact with your notes, get instant feedback and step-by-step help, even play MP3s and games, all on paper! FLY Fusion Pentop Computer includes: Rechargeable Battery, Memory Expansion Slot, FLY Fusion Installation CD, FLY? Notebook, FLY World Application, 13 FLY Fusion Games, and USB Cable. The FLY Fusion Pentop Computer only works with FLY Fusion software and accessories, and is not compatible with FLY 1.0 products.

How It Works
The Pentop Computer doesn’t need a keyboard. Kids just write with the pen on the specially designed FLY Paper, which is provided in the included notebook. The computer recognizes anything kids write on the paper — from algebraic equations to doodles — and will read back what was written. Then, the Pentop Computer will scan it, digitize it, and make it available for upload to your personal computer. From there, kids can do whatever they want with the data; for instance, email it to friends or transfer it to a research paper. The computer will store a maximum of 80 to 100 pages of FLY Notes. The Pentop Computer is compatible with PCs. (It doesn’t currently work with Macintoshes.) As well as being able to upload to a PC, the Pentop Computer can also download additional programs that are available for separate purchase.

High-Tech Homework Help — or Play
The Pentop Computer comes equipped with a FastComp application to help your child tackle math problems. When your child gets stumped, he or she can simply write out the equation and the computer will calculate it. It also makes a great study partner: Your child can get ready for tests in any subject by using the pen to create interactive “flashcards.” The computer will be able to use the flashcards to then give your child customized pop quizzes and will even keep score. But all work and no play is no fun, so the Pentop Computer also comes equipped with several fun and challenging games, including challenging Tangrams, Hangman, a “High Octane Personality Quiz,” and more. Additional games are available for purchase and download. Plus, not only can your child download and listen to MP3s, he or she can even compose music with the computer’s synthesizer-like capabilities!

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Creative Zen

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