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Nov
While we’re busying ourselves with arguing about how to replace the perfectly usable book gadget, Intel is right to point out that plenty of people, for whatever reason, can’t read at all. Presenting its Reader as a necessity rather than luxury, Intel has shown off its vision for how visually impaired and dyslexic people can obtain access to the written word. Combining a text-scanning camera with a text-to-speech engine (powered by an Atom inside) is certainly no bad idea, but as the video beyond the break will show you, Intel’s execution isn’t exactly stellar. The arrhythmic, robotic reading from Alice In Wonderland left us shaken, but what floored us was the $1,499 asking price. Yes, it’s a customized niche device, but we reckon we could build something similar for a third of the price. Full PR and video after the break.
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Intel Reader reads books to the lazy and infirm (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 10 Nov 2009 09:59:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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2009
16
Sep
Um, where to begin? How about a definition:
twinge n. A brief experience of emotion, typically an unpleasant one.
Funny, that’s the reaction we had when first laying eyes on Mobile Mechatronics’ iTwinge iPhone keyboard. At the moment, we’re unclear if the iTwinge electronically docks to the base of the iPhone or if it’s just a $30 (plus shipping) sleeve with Pogo-like coating for capacitive touchscreens. According to the FAQ, the ultra-low power iTwinge “uses the phones power” but doesn’t require any software to work with Apple’s iPhone 3G or 3GS handsets. Regardless, after 4 hours of usage an “average user” will increase typing speed by 30% to 40% with 70% to 80% fewer typing errors. Golly! If you pre-order now you can expect shipment in November. So go ahead, we dare ya. Another pic after the break.
[Via ChipChick]
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iTwinge: the perfectly named iPhone keyboard originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 16 Sep 2009 04:37:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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2009
16
Sep
Well, look at that —
Microvision’s SHOW WX, the diminutive PicoP-based projector we first laid eyes on at Macworld some nine-plus odd months ago, is finally going to get a release. The device’s laser display system (which works by combining light from red, blue, and green lasers) boasts 10 ANSI lumens, a 5000:1 contrast ratio, WVGA (848 x 480) resolution, and never needs focusing. Out “in a matter of weeks” for an unspecific price point, though according to
About Projectors past reports have listed this “somewhere around $500″ retail.
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Microvision Announces Commercial Launch of SHOW WX Laser Pico Projector
REDMOND, Wash.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Sep. 15, 2009– Microvision, Inc. (Nasdaq:MVIS), a global leader in innovative ultra-miniature projection display and image capture products for mobility applications announced the commercial introduction of the world’s first laser-based pico projector, called SHOW WX[TM], based on its proprietary PicoP(R) display engine technology.
The Company plans to distribute its accessory pico projector product through three sales channels: OEM branded products, Microvision branded products sold through international distributors and Microvision direct sales through its on-line store. Microvision has signed several marketing and distribution agreements with international distributors in Asia and Europe to launch Microvision branded and private labeled versions of the laser pico projector. Microvision expects to begin product shipments in the next several weeks.
The Microvision pico projector uses the revolutionary laser-based PicoP display engine that delivers large, colorful, bright, and vivid images that are always in focus, regardless of projection distance. The accessory product is a simple plug-n-play pico projector for people on-the-go who want to spontaneously view and share mobile TV, movies, photos, presentations and more. Users can take the pocket-sized projector anywhere, plug it into their portable media players, mobile phones, notebooks and other portable mobile media devices with TV-Out or VGA functionality and share a big screen experience with friends, family or business associates. Depending on the ambient light, the projected images range in size from 12″ to 150″
About Microvision, Inc.
Microvision provides the PicoP display technology platform designed to enable next-generation display and imaging products for pico projectors, vehicle displays, and wearable displays that interface with mobile devices. The company’s projection display engine uses highly efficient laser light sources which can create vivid images with high contrast and brightness. For more information, visit the company’s website (www.microvision.com) and corporate blog
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Microvision’s SHOW WX pico projector ‘out soon’ originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 16 Sep 2009 03:43:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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