Bleeding Edge 077: CES 2007 Video: Hands-on with Ojo Video Phones

Posted by Andru Edwards Categories: Accessories, Broadband, Cameras, CES, CES 2007, Features, Smart Home, Videocasts, Videos,

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Gorillapod Hugs-a-Tree

Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Accessories, Cameras, CES, CES 2007,

One of the more ingenious accessories displayed at the CES is the compact, lightweight, portable Gorillapod. This tripod, made by Joby, has 360º flexible joints so that you can bend or wrap it around a tree and grippable rings and feet, so that it will stay still while you are waiting for your camera’s timer to go off. At a weight of 1.6 oz and a size of 5.9 x 1.2 x 1.2-inches, it will support any point-and-shoot compact camera that weighs up to about 9.7 oz. Available at Joby for only $21.95, we’re thinking that maybe they should have named this tripod a Monkeypod, because its big brother SLR is also available at $39.95 and will hold up a 1.75 lb. video camera.

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Bleeding Edge 072: CES 2007 Video: PowerStick Provides Juice On The Go

Posted by Andru Edwards Categories: Accessories, USB, CES, CES 2007, Features, PC / Laptop, Portable Audio / Video, Videocasts, Videos,

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Bleeding Edge 071: CES 2007: Novint Falcon Hands-on

Posted by Andru Edwards Categories: Accessories, CES, CES 2007, Design, Features, PC / Laptop, Video Games, Videocasts, Videos,

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HourGlass-Shaped Laptop Sleeves Featured at CES

Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Accessories, CES, CES 2007, Design, PC / Laptop,

If you received a new laptop for Christmas, you need something to keep it safe from the elements and also let others know you have a touch of class. Built NY is a company that combines cool with function with their Designer Line sleeves. Made with 5mm wetsuit grade neoprene and a patent pending hourglass shape, the covers come in 12, 15, and 17-inch models. The bags are featured at this week’s CES and are can be ordered online in blue, black, and stripes at prices that start at $29.99.

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PCGamerBike Mini Turns Exercise Into a Game

Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Accessories, CES, CES 2007, Home Entertainment, Transportation, Video Games,

Looking for a way to lose a few of those holiday pounds? We tried one of these bikes years ago when they were still new and gawky. The 3D Innovations PCGamerBike Mini looks barely large enough to hold an adult, but there must have been much improvement since it has won a CES 2007 Innovations D & E Award.

Plug it into a USB port on your game system or PC and utilize the pedals to move forward or backwards while you become a car, bike, boat, or anything else that moves. The bike can be configured to any button on its optional keyboard or 3 primary mouse buttons on its controller, and can be customized to your atheletic ability. It comes with $94 worth of free Island Worlds software to play with and you can download more subscription games, such as World of Warcraft. You can even create your own program.

Once you tire of the fun and games, you can also make use of the bike as an exercycle. It keeps track of calories burned, distance, speed, and will keep a daily graph. The mini-bike is available now at 3d Innovations for $179.99.

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The Bleeding Edge 069: CES 2007 Video: A Look At The SanDisk V-mate

Posted by Andru Edwards Categories: Accessories, CES, CES 2007, Features, Home Entertainment, Movies, Portable Audio / Video, Videocasts, Videos,

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CES 2007: Eikon USB Fingerprint Reader Wins CES 2007 D & E Award

Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Accessories, CES, CES 2007, Misc. Tech, PC / Laptop,

The Eikon USB fingerprint reader (TCRE) has earned itself a Best of Innovations Design and Engineering award at this year’s CES, but parent company Upek will not be attending the festivities. The easy-install reader allows you to log into Windows with one finger swipe, establish a password for storing login information, lock and unlock your system, switch between accounts, and protect your PC’s hard drive files. Built with a sleek design, it even allows OEMs (Original Equipment Manufacturers) to brand the reader personally. Check with Upek for price and availability.

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CES 2007: Duracell PowerFM iPod Battery & Radio Brick

Posted by Chris Cardinal Categories: Accessories, Apple, CES, CES 2007, Features, Portable Audio / Video,

The Duracell Power^FM package is a simple lithium-ion battery expander for your iPod nano or video. It will easily double the battery life for your device, but includes a few cool features that set it apart from similar products in the market already. As per its name, it includes an integrated FM transmitter, that allows you to specify which frequency you wish to transmit on. It also includes a pass-through dock and headphone port on the bottom of it, so you can still use other iPod accessories or charge it in a normal charger/docking station (if its able to accommodate the extra depth). Oh, and they throw in a silicone case for the hell of it, to keep your nano shiny and fresh. My only real gripe with the design is that its emblazoned with DURACELL’s copper-top logo, both on the front of the device itself, and on the FM configuration screen itself. It seems to detract a bit from the cool, minimalistic Apple approach, while turning you into a walking battery ad at the same time. Still, integrating FM transmission into a significantly expanded battery life for just $79 is a nice touch. Available now.

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Able Planet Scores Six CES 2007 Awards

Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Accessories, CES, CES 2007, PC / Laptop, Portable Audio / Video, Wireless / WiFi,

Able Planet has won 6, count ‘em, 6 awards at this year’s CES. The winning products are:

• Clear Harmony Noise-canceling Headphones
• Able Talker and Clear Harmony Noise-canceling Wireless Headphones
• Able Talker Assistive Listening Device
• Clear Harmony voiP Headsets
• Clear Harmony Headphones 200 Series
• Clear Harmony Gaming Headphones

The devices utilize LINX technology which the company claims enhances sound and speech quality, filters out background noise, reduces distortion, restricts electromagnetic interference, and increases loudn ess perception without increasing volume. Able Planet’s headphones/sets can be used in computer and language labs, PCs, stereos, and CD, DVD, and MP3 players.

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