Archive for the ‘Hardware’ Category

Toshiba AC100 Android Smartbook

Posted: 26th June 2010 by Joep Cremers in Hardware
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Toshiba’s AC100 8-hour Android smartbook plays 1080p video on a 1GHz Tegra 250 processor This super slim smartbook runs Android 2.1 on a 1GHz NVIDIA Tegra 250 SoC (built around a dual-core ARM Cortex-A9 MPCore processor) capable of about 8 hours of browsing and video playback (and 7 days standby) before needing a recharge. It’s [...]

Sharp IS01

Posted: 1st April 2010 by Joep Cremers in Hardware
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I hope they start making these with Android 2.1 and Amoled display. But even if they don’t.. I still want one! Engadget Japanese let out a collective ‘meh’ in response to a 5-inch IS01 handheld from Sharp running Android 1.6 on a Snapdragon processor and measuring 83 × 149 × 17.9mm and 227g. While it [...]

HTC Confirmed To Be Cooking Up Android 2.0 Update For Hero

Posted: 2nd November 2009 by Joep Cremers in Hardware
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Looks like I got lucky and don’t need to buy a new phone for Android 2.0. Anyone with an existing Android device and a nasty case of DROID envy today might want to hold off before switching devices, emptying the bank account, and possibly switching carriers in the process, because HTC’s got a little bit of [...]

Better Than The Original Product Design

Posted: 26th September 2009 by Joep Cremers in Hardware
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For those of you who like the wire-free look, there is a simple solution. Designer Hyukjae Chang created the Power Bridge by turning the power strip upside down. Managing power-cords is more of a hassle for folks with kids and those who like the wire-free look. Just how to manage those damn wires? With the [...]

World’s First Real Magic Wand With Batteries Included

Posted: 15th September 2009 by Joep Cremers in Hardware
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http://thewandcompany.com/ The Wand Company Ltd. Makers of the World’s finest Magical Instruments since AD 2009. Highest quality Handmade finish Perfectly balanced and weighted for accuracy Can perform 13 magical functions Unique actions requires only minutes to pratice for you to become proficent wand bearer Batteries Included Best of all it works with almost any device [...]

I love the new iLuv iAD115 Micro Size USB Car Adapter

Posted: 20th August 2009 by Joep Cremers in Hardware
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http://www.i-luv.com My car doesn’t have a USB port, which is something I will never understand. Now I can have a nice dash-integrated USB charger port, that will fit snugly into my cigarette power port. I accidentally destroyed one bulky charger already by hitting it with my elbow. Image the suffering from not being able to [...]