Would you say you love the Calculator you use on your computer alot?
Like…super love it?
Like, love it enough to want it in the real world?
Well man-oh-man, do I have the concept product for you!
Designed by one of the folks at Mintpass, these calculators would be real world versions of the calculators seen in Windows XP and Mac OSX.
I have to give them credit for detail, what with the dual line LCD for the Mac Calculator, and the File dialogue for the Windows, plus the Maximize buttons and such…but really, this might be the nerdiest thing ever. Ever.
Browse through the gallery below for more images of these insanely detailed calculators.
Wow, with all the rumors and hubub about Apple’s new tablet, who would’ve thought that Microsoft would be the one to leave tech nerds drooling over tablet possibilites?
In details released exclusively today by gadget blog Gizmodo, this amazing tablet called Courier features two elegant touch screens, allows for reading/writing/drawing, and overall looks genuinely astonishing. I highly advise you click through at the bottom to view the video of the interface. It’s beautiful.
While I had been certainly impressed by Microsoft’s work on the Zune, and making the 360 a more elegant gaming experience (the system’s known fragility issues aside), I didn’t think we’d see anything this amazing coming out of Redmond.
For months, it’s been the worst kept secret in gaming.
First, . Then, Sony swore at E3 it wasn’t happening. And finally, this morning, .
But today, in Germany, Sony confirmed the rumors that a newer, slimmer PS3 would be hitting shelves.
This new PS3 is set to be released the first week of September with a 120GB Hard Drive, consuming 34% less power and taking 32% less space.
Honestly, my PlayStation 3 functions more as a blu-ray player and defacto PS2 than anything else, but I must admit that this new system looks really nice. Shame that it’s possibly too little too late for Sony to overtake this generation.
Sony’s more svelte PlayStation 3 will sell for $300.
No, no folks. This isn’t my review. God, that would’ve been rad (hear that, Palm PR?) This is actually Engadget’s review.
Honestly, I’ve been looking at The Palm Pre with a quirked brow since it’s unveiling last year at CES, but honestly, after reading this very in-depth review, I want to go to there.
I never thought I’d say this, but I think I found something I’d rather have over the iPhone! (The physical keyboard puts it over the top for me).
Either way, click through the link below, and drop your thoughts in the comments. It’s gonna get real interesting real fast in the world of Smartphones!
Arguably the Bell of the Ball at E3 already (and that’s before the Expo has officially started), Microsoft blew minds yesterday with their unveiling of Project Natal.
Project Natal is the code name for their long rumored motion controller, designed to compete directly with Nintendo’s Wii-mote technology. Except for, if the tech demo below is any indication of real world use….they’re going to blow it away.
I use no hyperbole in saying that if Microsoft delivers on the technology as demonstrated here, the future is now. But two barriers stand in their way…delivering on the hype, and pricing it appropriately.
Sure, Microsoft can worm their way into my heart with their excellent musical selection (that’s Los Campesinos, btw), but if this controller is priced at the rumored $200 point when it hits in 2010, this may be a whole lot of awesome tech with very few people around to impress.
For an example of how this could seriously redefine tech, look no further than the Milo demo, created by Peter Molyneux. Long known for changing the way we interact with gaming characters…what if the character was…real? This proof-of-concept video is equally enthralling and haunting.
Your thoughts on the Natal? Is it Microsoft’s big thing? Or a big bust? Let me know what you think in the comments.
After trailing Apple for about 3 years now with their Zune portable music player, Microsoft has made a solid blow at the defenses of the Mac Cultist Empire with the unveiling of the Zune HD.
Their counterpoint to the wildly-popular iPod Touch, the Zune HD boasts many features against the standard Zune series, including a multi-touch screen, HD video output, HD radio tuning abilities, and a connection to the XBox 360, which will be revealed next week at E3. (Hear that? A shit ton of gaming stories are coming.)
No pricing or capacity information has been revealed for the new Zune, but you can rest assured we’ll all know about it by the time this new player is released in the Fall.
I typically don’t speak a lot about the tech world on here, as I tend to more observe that realm than report. I figure I enjoy tech, I like reading about tech, but there are people far, far more qualified than I to report on it.
However, the latest group of rumored moves from Apple (in a 24 hour period, no less!) have me confused, and interested as to their next step.
I make no bones about it, ever since I purchased an iPod back in 2006, I’ve been a devout fan of Apple. It lead to me switching to OSX, and I follow their every move with a general furvor.
Despite this, I really cannot figure where Apple is going right now.
They’re a company in flux with Steve Jobs out with health issues, yet between iTunes, the iPhone and increasing market computing share (not to mention $29 Billion in cash reserves, which is amazing in this economy), they’re in a place that most companies would love to be in.
So what are these moves that are so confusing?
1. A Possible Purchase of Twitter
-Rumors hitting today indicate that Apple may be . While Twitter continues to grow (and the iPhone is surely helping, with it’s multitude of dedicated apps), what could Apple see in a company that generates no revenue stream? Sure, when the word was that Google was attempting to purchase it, I could see why, between advertising on keywords and improving Twitter’s search, it’d be a Google Goldmine. But for Apple – what’s the appeal? I can’t even imagine it.
2. An Attempt In The Game Industry
Now this one I’m mostly basing on conjecture, but hear me out. The iPod and iPhone are becoming ubiquiteous devices, and I’m sure while the AppleTV has done fine, they’d want a stronger presence in your home. And hell, apparently the sales of games for the iPod Touch and iPhone have had Nintendo and Sony interested in whether a third competitor would arrive into the already bloody handheld console war.
But with the rumors that Apple wants to purchase EA (who holds a ridiculously large percentage of the home gaming market); and their hiring of , and …this could be the first shot against Microsoft, Nintendo and Sony for the home gaming market.
Could the market hold a 4th system? Maybe not. But imagine if you will…
A set top box similar to the AppleTV, which allows you to stream your iTunes music and movies, download games, and do typical internet based tasks (e-mail, browsing, etc.)…add a possible interface for the iPhone and iPod touch…
Could change the way we see gaming.
What do you think Apple’s up to? Is this the next big step for them? Or a terrible journey down an ugly road? Leave your thoughts in the comments.
