Archive for November 28th, 2009

A leaner, faster and cheaper Chumby

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Here is about the Chumby One (which is technically Chumby No. 2) officially made its way into the manufacturer’s online storefront Wednesday, priced at a tantalizing US$99. For those who didn’t catch the Chumby phenomenon the first time around, the gist of the thing is a do-it-all, hardware host for Internet widgets. You can use it to check the weather, update your Facebook status, browse your photos on Flickr, tune in to Internet radio, play games, and more. The original Chumby was a blast (I still use one at home for listening to Pandora).

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sharp Mobile Solar Panel

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Sharp Corporation has successfully developed the new LR0GC02 Solar Module for mobile devices that measures at only 0.8 mm thick. These solar cells are based on polycrystalline silicon and provide a maximum power of 300 mW. The Sharp LR0GC02 is now available for the global market, which means that we will see more solar-powered cell phones in the near future.

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ViewSonic’s 120Hz 3D-Ready Projector

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ViewSonic has announced three feature-packed multimedia projectors designed for the educational, corporate and gaming markets. Its DLP-based PJD6211, PJD6221 and PJD6381 offer 120Hz fast refresh rate and are compatible with stereoscopic 3D technologies using Texas Instruments’ DLP Link and Nvidia 3D-Vision solutions. These capabilities allow 3D pictures to be projected from a single beamer out-of-the-box without requiring any additional special polarizer, filter or screen. In addition, the PJD6381 has the shortest throw distance in its class and is capable of casting a 50-inch projection from only 0.68m. This, when coupled with its high 2,500 lumens brightness, makes it ideal for interactive whiteboard application in lit classrooms and offices. Other standard features also include Ethernet networking for remote administration, dual PC inputs and extended lamp life up to 6,000 hours.

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