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Taiji tablet hides stowaway Bluetooth keyboard [Video]

, May 28th 2010 Discuss [0]

Remember BYD's Snaptop concept, the Snapdragon-powered tablet with a wireless Bluetooth keyboard hiding in the rear panel?  It looks like someone at Taiji Electronics has been paying attention; they're apparently bringing along their new slate to Computex 2010, a VIA C7 1.2GHz based Windows 7 tablet, and it stores a Bluetooth keyboard in the back section complete with a kick-stand. Video demo after the cut Read The Full Story

Diamond BVUMD3 USB Display Adapter supports 1080p HD

, Apr 22nd 2010 Discuss [0]

DisplayLink adapters capable of outputting 1080p Full HD are relatively rare beasts - so far we've spotted a Lenovo model on the market, for a heady $129 - so Diamond Multimedia's $75 BVUMD3 USB Display Adapter Plus tickles us exactly where we want it to: in our wallets.  The compact device allows you to hook up a DVI or VGA monitor to a regular USB 2.0 port on your PC, notebook or netbook, and you can plug in up to six at any one time. Read The Full Story

Project Natal tipped for October; response lag measured

, Feb 23rd 2010 Discuss [0]

A relative gush of Project Natal information today, with BBC presenter Jonathan Ross apparently tipping an October launch date for the motion-control gaming system, while MTV take on another timing issue by measuring the peripheral's lag.  Ross had been trying Natal at a Microsoft event this week, and proceeded to tweet "Natal on Xbox is impressive. Not quite there yet I think but they have until October and if they get it right... sky's the limit." Read The Full Story

Adesso WKB-4200UB keyboard might be perfect for your HTPC

, Feb 17th 2010 Discuss [2]

I like my Logitech keyboard, but I have wished more than one time that there were a wireless version of the Illuminated Keyboard when I am fighting with the wire to get the keyboard just where I want it. There are some uses, like for a HTPC, where wires simply won't work. If you are looking for a nice wireless keyboard that is perfect for use from the couch, the Adesso WKB-4200UB may be perfect. Read The Full Story

OreObject rolls out SPHEREtouch mouse, a touch-sensitive ball of steel

, Feb 1st 2010 Discuss [0]

What’s that?  A ball of steel?  It’s actually the OreObject SPHEREtouch mouse, and yes, it’s essentially a handcrafted ball of steel, albeit touch-enabled, and functions as a mouse.  For a ball of steel, it’s pretty pricey, starting at $155. Read The Full Story

AirMouse aims to prevent repetitive stress injuries

, Feb 1st 2010 Discuss [1]

I have seen some strange mice over the years with different shapes and gobs of buttons. Most of them all have a specific purpose in mind be it letting gamers bind a gazillion commands to the mouse or preventing injuries like carpal tunnel for workers who spend lots of time working on a computer each day. Read The Full Story

Space Bar hides your ugly keyboard and adds USB ports

, Jan 20th 2010 Discuss [0]

No the Space Bar isn’t the latest thing that the Russian space administration is using to lure rich people to the ISS. It's also not an Apple accessory despite the very Apple styling. The thing is designed to add USB ports and hide your ugly keyboard. Read The Full Story

Miniguru keyboard set for Q4 2010 launch

, Jan 14th 2010 Discuss [0]

If you spend any amount of time typing you probably understand that a good keyboard can really affect how quickly and comfortable you can type. I like the Logitech illuminated Keyboard and if I try to type on my old Logitech G15, I am much slower. Some people also like a more compact keyboard with lots of typing feel. Read The Full Story

Razer and Sixense bring motion-sensing peripheral to PC gaming [Video]

, Jan 8th 2010 Discuss [0]

Dedicated PC gaming accessories manufacturer Razer has teamed up with Sixense to bring motion-sensing peripherals to PC gaming.  By means of a an electromagnetic field sent out from a transmitter, the two-controller set up is able to create a precise replication of on-screen movements.   Furthermore, the technology can also support gesture-based commands, and more remarkably can detect position in space along six axes. Read The Full Story

Road Mice have show and go

, Dec 14th 2009 Discuss [0]

Most mice are pretty much the same as far as their looks go. You can get some with different colors and a few mice don’t follow traditional design, but most do. The Road Mice line is the perfect convergence of hobbies for the computer guy who also likes cars. Read The Full Story

Jelfin ball mouse with gel cover rolls onto scene

, Dec 11th 2009 Discuss [0]

I have never been one to think that the mouse form factor that we all know and love needs a complete redesign. I will agree some mice are more comfortable to use than others are, but I like the traditional style myself. Just give me lots of sensitivity and I am good. Read The Full Story

Microsoft Pressure-Sensitive keyboard contest winners announced [Video]

, Oct 8th 2009 Discuss [0]

The results for Microsoft's pressure-sensitive keyboard competition are in, and there are some interesting uses for the prototype 'board.  The peripheral can track not only which keys are pressed but the force with which they're hit, and it's that which "Most Useful" first prize winner SafeLock takes advantage of; the password app not only matches up an eight-character code, but measures flight time, hold time, maximized pressure and a curve fit to measure pressure over time for each keypress. Video demos after the cut Read The Full Story
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