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Thursday, May 3, 2012

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Elecom TK-MBDD041 Series Bluetooth-enabled Keyboard doubles as a handset device for your smartphone and tablet

Posted: 03 May 2012 03:52 AM PDT

Getting used to on screen keyboard on your smartphone or tablet device can be sometimes hard, especially if you're a computer user, but luckily for you, today we have a device that might help you out a bit.

TK-MBDD041 Series Bluetooth-enabled keyboard is the latest wireless keyboard that comes from Elecom, and just like any other Bluetooth wireless keyboard, this device can work with your smartphone or tablet, as long as you pair it up via Bluetooth connection.

In addition to standard functionality, TK-MBDD041 Series Bluetooth-enabled keyboard also works as a dedicated handset that allows you to receive phone calls, which is rather useful feature, and thanks to the small display on the TK-MBDD041 Series Bluetooth-enabled keyboard, you'll be able to see relevant information about the incoming call without checking your smartphone or tablet.

TK-MBDD041 Series Bluetooth-enabled keyboard is a hybrid device that has a lot to offer and as for availability and price, this device is only available in Japan, while its price remains undisclosed.

[via TechFresh]

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Penveu turns any flat surface into digital whiteboard, controlls projectors and computers remotely

Posted: 03 May 2012 03:04 AM PDT

Digital whiteboards are useful but expensive devices, and if you want a device that has similar functionality, but it is somewhat cheaper, today we have the perfect device for you.

Interphase has announced its latest device, a new interactive display system called Penveu. Penveu is a wireless stylus that allows you to interact with image on any flatscreen display or a projection on a wall. Using Penveu users can draw on the screen or on any flat surface, and they can even perform gestures that will display their notes on the screen or image projection. As for calibration, Penveu doesn't require any manual calibration because it utilizes 12 accelerometers, and it can work from up to 40 feet distance. As for connection, Penveu connects to flatscreens and projectors using VGA connection and a special table-top box, but you can use Penveu even without the computer.

Penveu is one interesting device, and we should see three different models in July. The starting price of 8 GB education model will be $500, while the starting price of 8 GB and 16 GB enterprise models is $700 and $800 respectively.

[via Wired]

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Wednesday, May 2, 2012

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iFoolish iPhone case comes with Magna Doodle drawing board

Posted: 02 May 2012 03:41 AM PDT

Recently we covered the first bulletproof iPhone case, but if you're looking for something different for your iPhone, today we have a iPhone case that will bring you back your childhood memories.

iFoolish iPhone case is inspired by Magna Doodle drawing board, and it lets you enjoy in Magna Doodle on back of your iPhone. This case comes with Magna Doodle on its back side, however, do to copyright issues, designers of this case couldn't name it Magna Doodle case.

As for the Magna Doodle, it comes with a mini stylus that lets you draw on the board and a slider that clears your board. As you can see, iFoolish iPhone case is a simple case that will surely bring you back some childhood memories, especially if you had Magna Doodle when you were a kid.

iFoolish iPhone case is one unique iPhone case, and as for the price, iFoolish iPhone case is priced at £19.99 (~$32 USD).

[via Technabob]

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Marudai Bulletproof iPhone case can stop .50 caliber bullets

Posted: 02 May 2012 02:30 AM PDT

There is variety of iPhone cases on the market, and today we have another iPhone case, but unlike other iPhone cases, this one can stop bullets.

Japanese company Marudai has designed one of the first bulletproof iPhone cases, and according to the Marudai, this iPhone case can resist .50 caliber round. This case is made from combination of steel and aluminum and the back of this case is rather thick so it can resist .50 caliber bullet. Despite its thick design, this case has a cutout for your camera, so you'll be able to take pictures even while using this large case. We have to admit that this case doesn't look very appealing, and we're guessing that it's not the kind of case that you use every day, due to its bulky design.

This is really one of a kind case, although we don't know why someone would need a bulletproof iPhone case in the first place; and as for the price, this unusual case is currently priced at $650.

[via Ubergizmo]

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Tuesday, May 1, 2012

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iPad 3 covered in 24ct gold will make other iPad owners envious

Posted: 01 May 2012 02:01 AM PDT

iPad 3 is one amazing device that has that can make some people envy you, and today we have a special iPad 3 that will even make other iPad 3 owners envious.

Although standard iPad 3 is relatively expensive, today we have an iPad 3 that is covered by 24ct gold. This golden iPad 3 is the product of Gold & Co, and we should see this iPad in selected stores in Dubai, London, and Hong Kong. Although this iPad looks impressive to those who have love gold and golden items, it doesn't have any additional functionality. This gold plated iPad 3 comes with 64GB WiFi and 4G and according to the Gold & Co, they also have gold plated iPhones and Blackberry smartphones as well.

Like we said, this gold plated iPad 3 is just a regular iPad covered in gold, and as for the price, such valuable device is priced at whooping $5,499, and so far, no information about release date is available.

[via Ubergizmo]

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EZSAVE LockDock HDD Dock: USB 3.0 HDD Dock that encrypts your hard drives

Posted: 01 May 2012 01:25 AM PDT

Keeping your files safe and private from your roommates or from other people that you share your computer with isn't that easy, but today we have a device that will encrypt your hard drive and keep your files safe from unauthorized access.

EZSAVE LockDock HDD Dock is a USB 3.0 HDD Dock and it lets you encrypt your standard hard drives or SSD drives and protect your files from unwanted access. EZSAVE LockDock HDD Dock supports 2.5″ and 3.5″ hard drives, and it can encrypt up to 50 different hard drives using 256-bit AES encryption.

For each hard drive you can enter a password using the touch control panel or using your voice, and only way to read the encrypted hard drives is to connect them to EZSAVE LockDock HDD Dock. If you accidentally lose your hard drive password, you'll still be able to access your files by entering the master key that is generated when you connect your hard drive to EZSAVE LockDock HDD Dock for the first time.

If you want to keep your files safe from unauthorized access, EZSAVE LockDock HDD Dock will be perfect for you, and as for the price, this HDD Dock is priced at $109.

[via Technabob]

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