The Asustek Vento TA-F computer case is kinda nifty in that it folds flat, without tools. Almost flat. Or just about as flat as you can hope to make a decidedly three dimensional metal computer case in our non-Euclidean space, which works out to be some 8.7 centimeters. It’s got all the slots and bays and fans and stuff you’d expect from your average non-foldable case. Asus estimates an overall savings of 30% on “storage and transportation costs” for vendors and dealers, but until they figure out some way of making all the stuff you’ll be cramming inside the case foldable as well, it’s not going to do be doing you any favors. Better get on that, Asus.
The Vento TA-F is available in either “sophisticated black” or “stylish silver” for a price which Asus has thusfar neglected to mention.
Like Monopoly and Scrabble, Trivial Pursuit is one of those games that every household seems to have a copy of, even if no one is really sure where it came from. But while Monopoly and Scrabble are infinitely re-playable, Trivial Pursuit unfortunately relies on a finite set of trivia questions and if you play it enough, you might find those questions repeating, taking some of the challenge out of the game. You can always buy another copy of the game with a different set of questions, but I like Hasbro’s latest solution which replaces the box of trivia cards with an updateable electronic unit.
Out of the box the Trivial Pursuit Digital Choice device comes pre-loaded with 600 different questions, but you can connect it to your PC via a USB hook-up and download up to 1,800 additional questions from MyTPchoice.com at no extra charge. The Digital Choice version of Trivial Pursuit also comes with everything the regular version of the game does including the playing board, dice and those fascinating scoring ‘pies’. I assume, or at least I hope that Hasbro will be continually adding to the online question database, and even if they charge for updates after you download the first 1,800 it will still probably be cheaper than having to replace the entire game. You can pick up your copy of Trivial Pursuit Digital Choice directly from Hasbro for $49.99.
Luke first wrote about the H2GO hydrogen fuel cell car at the beginning of the year, but at that time there was no information on pricing or availability. Well here we are almost 9 months later and it looks like Hammacher Schlemmer now has the H2GO available, just in time for the gift-giving season. Besides the futuristic design, what sets the H2GO apart from other RC cars on the market is that it uses a bona-fide hydrogen fuel cell instead of AAs or other types of built-in rechargeable batteries. So instead of having to remember to buy batteries for Christmas morning, you just need to make sure you have plenty of tap water available.
The hydrogen used by the fuel cell is generated by the included fueling station which uses electrolysis to turn water into hydrogen and oxygen, and it itself is solar powered. The car is controlled by the Wiimote Nunchuck looking remote (which is probably the one component of the kit that does require a battery) and has a top speed of about 6MPH. You’ll get about 6 minutes of driving time after each 3 1/2 minute refueling, and the hydrogen fuel station will operate for about an hour after a 4-minute charge from its solar panel. At $149.95 it’s probably not the cheapest or even the most exciting remote control toy car on the market, but it will teach your kids about the exciting world of alternative fuels!
Like any decent pedometer, the Taxi Walker will not only keep track of the distance you’ve walked, but also how many calories you’ve burned in the process. And while keeping tabs on the calories you’ve burned is a great incentive for those watching their weight and trying to stay active, the Taxi Walker will also appeal to those who use walking as a cheap alternative to hailing a taxi cab. Not only does the LCD display apparently mimic a real taxi meter (though it looks nothing like the meters used where I live) but it also keeps track of how much a taxi ride would have cost for the same distance you walked.
The meter can be adjusted for fares and rate calculations depending on where you live, and the display will show you how many steps remain until the next fare increase, or you can simply activate an audible alert for every time the fare jumps. There’s also a ‘highway’ or ‘long-haul’ mode if you happen to be tackling a lengthy marathon since taxi charges are often calculated differently for longer trips, and the meter will even keep track of your progress over the past 7 days if you’re curious how you’ve progressed.
This post is syndicated with permission from GamerFront.net
Today marks the release of Rock Band’s first true expansion, dubbed AC/DC Live: Rock Band Track Pack. This collection of music is entirely comprised from the band’s Live at Donnington show. This includes 18 live tracks, which adds up to over 100 minutes of gameplay (more if you decide to play through on different instruments). I’ve spent the last several days rocking out with the expansion, so it’s time I shared my experiences with you. Hit the jump for my full review of the game.
Alright, here’s the good news: in as few as two years, you may be able to purchase a Ferrari 599 GTB, capable of vertical takeoff and sustained flight at up to 150 mph with a range of 75 miles. It’ll have a hybrid electric engine developing up to 800 hp, powering eight ducted fans mounted in the fuselage that can push the car around while it’s on the ground (kinda like a hovercraft, I guess), or direct thrust downward for liftoff. Once airborne, the car maneuvers like a helicopter, rolling to turn and changing pitch to move forward or backward.
Ready for the bad news? It’s not the estimated price of $813,000. No, it’s the fact that the car is being developed by Moller International, the same Moller International who has been promising us a flying car for the last five years or so. How’s it been going? Well, I just checked, and there’s no M400x in my driveway. Hold on, let me check again… OMG! Wait, nevermind, that’s just a squirrel with a jetpack. Sigh. Oh well, a flying Ferrari was fun to think about for like 30 seconds anyway.
This mouse is really made of wood. It’s called the Jupiter Mouse and was created by Actbrise Electronics. It’s made from Chinese flowering ash(ironically found in Japan). In addition to the four buttons, the Jupiter Mouse is also motion sensitive and will move the on-screen cursor based on the direction and speed that you move the mouse. This is an expensive choice for a mouse at $232, but if you can afford it, it might be a nice way to browse.
I do a lot of cooking for myself and others. And I always make sure foods like red meat are cooked fully so that there’s no chance of anyone getting sick from the food. But there can be some trial and error in making sure things are well cooked but not overcooked.
This skillet takes away the guess work for temperature by sticking a thermometer inside the pan. With a digital display on the pan handle you will always know what temperature the pan is at, with or without food in the pan.
This means that those cooking instructions will be a lot easier and it will help prevent you from overcooking meals, meaning happier family/guests.
At first glance you might scoff at this $2,500 titanium tricycle, but if your son or daughter has ever wrapped an aluminum tricycle around a tree after getting hopped up on expired Flintstones Chewable Vitamins, you’ll appreciate the fact that this trike is nearly* indestructible. (*Kids will be kids after all.) The titanium frame also makes the tricycle lighter and easier to drag up a hill if junior is trying to impress their friends with a daredevil stunt, and since kids will treat a $2,500 tricycle with as much care as a free cardboard box, it won’t rust or corrode if left outside in even the worst of weather. The tricycle is being offered by the owner of Loopfietsjeswinkel.nl which is apparently the leading supplier of training bikes in the Netherlands, and you can safely assume it’s probably a one-off design.
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