The Clamcase – Bringing your iPad to the next level

Okay, I finally have it. The coolest thing to happen to your iPad since, well, the iPad. I have been enjoying all the cases and apps and keyboards entering the market, but I haven’t fallen in love… until now.

Enter the Clamcase, lightweight and completely portable, it changes your iPad into one serious machine. Send e-mails, manage data, make notes or surf the net all with the convenience of a netbook. But don’t stop there, the Clamcase can also be used as an iPad stand, perfect for movies or presentations, the keyboard folds in on itself allowing your iPad to stand alone.

Clamcase uses a patented hinge that allows your iPad to be used as a netbook, an entertainment unit, a presentation venue, an e-reader and wait for it, a plain old iPad, because the special hinge even allows the keyboard to be folded flat against the back of your device, leaving you with a simple iPad in a case.

So to recap, the Clamcase is protection, a full qwerty keyboard and a stand all in one, and it looks good too. How great is that?

Made of durable high grade PC-ABS plastic, with shock absorption pads for safety and a quick attach and release mechanism for your iPad, the Clamcase is one awesome little accessory.

Ring Socket Power Plug

I’m sure that all of us are or at least should be trying to conserve power as much as possible. I’ve discovered how easy it is to save a few bucks every month by unplugging my television and computer before I go to sleep.

This Ring Socket product is another way of conserving power by having the user set a pre-determined hour when the power goes off.

All the user needs to do is wind back a huge ring, and then the socket will shut itself off a a determined time. This will hopefully result in lower power bills.

There is an LED to form an indicator light that has an odd setup. The yellow LED means that it is in use, green is for standby, but the red is a warning as it indicates the socket is overloaded.

I got to admit, I like the way this thing is set up. Its wind-up timer is such a retro thing that really was simplified technology. After all, what is easier, setting your cellular phone for an alarm in 30 minutes or turning the crank on an egg-timer? I know which one takes less time.

Right now, this particular design is still in concept mode, but I’m sure it could easily be made into reality, as there is sure a need of such an energy saving device.

iPhone Video Projector

The iPhone does play some pretty good quality videos, and sometimes when you have something precious that you want to share with the rest of your friends, the iPhone’s screen might be just too small. What if you had something that could blow up that display to a whole lot bigger for everyone to have a decent look? That’s where the iPhone Video Projector comes in, where this LED-illuminated projection system will deliver 557 x 234 resolution with its 4:3 native aspect ratio. Of course, this means it won’t be as sharp as the iPhone 4’s Retina Display in terms of resolution, but at least it can be projected onto a screen or wall that is up to 110″ diagonally from as close as 20″ or up to a whopping 18′ away. Audio can be played through an integrated sound system, although we would not expect too much from its two 3-watt titanium drivers that have been integrated with the on-board dual 7-watt amplifiers. The 15-watt LED comes with a 30,000-hour lifespan and provides a brilliant 800 lumens for clear, bright pictures and videos – brighter than most other portable projectors. At $299.95, it would make for a nifty living room device.

  

Ballistic to debut Ballistic LS durable case

The word “ballistic” often evokes thoughts of guns and bullets, and with the company Ballistic churning out a range of advanced mobile accessories to date, they have certainly lived up to their name with quality releases so far. As for their latest creation, the Ballistic LS, it will be shown off to the world for the first time at CES 2011 which is happening in slightly over a week’s time. You can say that expectations for the Ballistic LS is pretty high since Ballistic’s release of two other award-winning protective case models, the HC (Hard Core) and SG (Shell Gel) in this year did manage to garner massive recognition around the country. We will take a closer look at the Ballistic LS in the extended post to see whether it is worth your money or not.

The Ballistic LS looks set to be the next big thing when it comes to the durable case market, as it is constructed out of strong TPU material and silicone Ballistic Corners. The case itself delivers the best of both worlds with its ultra-sleek profile that results in minimal bulk albeit delivering maximum protection in the process. What makes this different from what its competitors offer would be interchangeable corner bumpers that have different thickness options. This paves the way for the ultimate customization of shock absorption preference. Of course, you can always pick up additional corner bumpers of varying thicknesses and colors separately.

If you’re heading over to Las Vegas in the first week of January for CES 2011, then make sure you make a beeline for Ballistic’s booth as they will be showcasing the Ballistic LS there, the latest iPhone 4 case, at the Ballistic Suite in The Wynn Hotel. Now that’s surely a luxurious address to launch a device, and why not? After all, the iPhone 4 is a thing of beauty, so it makes perfect sense to see a case for it launched at an equally beautiful location. No word on pricing just yet, but you might just want to consider going on that rough and tumble outdoor trip after kitting out your iPhone 4 with the Ballistic LS.

TEAC Aurb handles all your audio needs

Once in a while, a device comes along that touts to handle all of a particular need. Well, we have theTEAC Aurb this time around which not only plays nice with your iPhone and iPod (being a dock and all), it also doubles up as a CD player (just in case you have those Michael Jackson classics on a collection of CDs) and an FM radio, for moments when you’ve absolutely run out of downloaded tunes to listen to. At £249.99, the TEAC Aurb isn’t cheap, but let us gloss over what it has to offer before coming to a conclusion, right? Compatible with ALL iPod/iPhone models available, it boasts some pretty good audio quality, featuring a retractable iPod/iPhone dock, a top-mounted CD player and auxiliary/USB inputs for you to play back MP3 and WMA files from memory cards and CDs amongst others. It ain’t no shy flower, belting out 100 watts of power through its dual 32mm tweeters and 89mm woofers. Not only that, it looks absolutely gorgeous, so having it in any living room is a must this Christmas.

iPad Car Headrest Cradle

The hand that rocks the cradle rules the world, but what happens when the cradle doesn’t hold a baby, but an iPad instead? That’s what you get with theiPad Car Headrest Cradle, and from the name itself, you can tell that this cradle will actually nestle your iPad lovingly from the back of a car’s headrest, making it suitable for movie watching and useful for keeping those backseat drivers quiet. Boasting a mounting frame that will clamp firmly to both headrest posts, the rubber lining makes sure that it will not mar the metal’s finish – perfect for those who have just purchased a new ride. The aluminum stand with a quartet of raised corners will cradle your iPad without obstructing any of its controls, while the frame’s ball joint allows for 360º rotation for vertical or horizontal viewing. To make sure everything stays in place, locking pins will secure the joint into place at the preferred angle and aspect. At $24.99, this might just be one of the better in-car accessories that you will have ever purchased, if only to keep the little ones entertained with your iPad on a long road trip.

   

Hands on with two Kensington Laptop Locking Devices

If you are like me, then you are worried about your laptop getting stolen. Fortunately, I live in a small town, and I usually can usually leave my laptop at the table of a coffee shop while I’m in the bathroom with minimal worry.

Kensington has recently allowed me to review two of their products that bring some laptop locking insurance. The first is the ClickSafe Keyed Twin Laptop Lock (top left). This kit includes this tiny knob thing that installs into the external casing of the laptop. You can then run the included chain to it and have something like a bike lock for your laptop.

The second product is the Laptop Locking Station (bottom left), and this is made for those places where a laptop is a more permanent feature. This is designed to be screwed into the table, and the two prongs can fit around the screen under lock and key.

As I mentioned before, I feel more secure using the ClickSafe in a public place. I might even risk using it at a coffee shop in Las Vegas if I’m feeling daring and on-the-go at the same time.

You should be able to purchase  at the Kensington site for $69.99, and the Laptop Locking Station  for $79.99.

   

When Snake is alive, Snake eats Ants.....

When Snake is alive, Snake eats Ants.
When Snake is dead, Ants eat Snake.
Time can turn at any time.
Don't neglect anyone in your life........

 A good way to change someone's attitude is to change your own.
Because, the same sun that melts butter, also hardens clay!
Life is as we think, so think beautifully.
Whenever you want to know how rich you are?
Never count your currency,


Just try to Drop a Tear and count how many hands reach out to WIPE that- that is true richness.
 

 
Never change your originality for the sake of others,
because no one can play your role better than you.

 
Baby mosquito came back after 1st time flying.
His dad asked him "How do you feel?"
He replied, "It was wonderful, Everyone was clapping for me!"

 
Now that is a Positive Attitude

R/C Micro Metal Gyro Copter

Don’t you just love the wonders of miniaturization? That’s what we have with the R/C Micro Metal Gyro Copter, where this unique little device ought to give you plenty of flying fun as your driveway is covered with snow, meaning you’re stuck at home all day long. Which isn’t necessarily a bad thing, really, since ThinkGeek’s latest $24.99 toy will help you spend your time irritating your other half with frequent buzzing around her in the kitchen. Be careful though, she might be tempted to just end your little piloting project by giving the R/C Micro Metal Gyro Copter a nice, hard whack with a fly swatter as she’s doing her best to prepare a sumptuous dinner. This uniquely tiny copter sports a metal alloy-body, 3-channel control and a built-in gyro, now how about that? The inclusion of the gyro helps it to stay locked in the direction it is facing, and offers a much more precise movement in the air unlike other R/C copters. It takes 10 minutes of charging time to have this be a pest for five minutes – diminishing returns, yes, but its small size more than makes up for it.

Top Secret Soviet Laser Tank on display at Russian Museum

See this old tank? I realize that it looks like something out of G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra, but this is, or was, a top secret Soviet laser tank.

I say was because it was recently declassified and shipped to a military museum near Moscow. The 1K17 was accepted for service in 1992, but it was never mass-produced.

In case you are wondering, this isn’t a laser tank in the sense that it can shoot beams like some war machine from Star Wars. Before you go and say “awww”, you should know that this was made to “blind pilots and weapons systems, dazzling optical and electronic mechanisms even under the most severe weather conditions”.

Sadly, I don’t have any more detail than that as far as its purpose is concerned. I wonder how a vehicle that could blind people would do in an actual battlefield.

Of course, the cold war had to end, so this laser tank was put out to pasture along with billions of dollars worth of nuclear missiles. In retrospect, I don’t know whether I would want to see this thing fired, because it would probably be the last thing that I saw. I’m always glad that some types of warfare was avoided (for now), along with nuclear holocaust.