computex 2008
Peripherals
Flex Mini from cRadia Is Smallest Ever Portable Laptop Fan
12:00AM Gizmodo US Edition | cRadia’s portable laptop fan could be the perfect on-the-go solution for penis burn, something I have written about frequently on the Giz, despite never suffering from it. The Flex Mini is designed for any laptop between ten and 20 inches, and packs up into a small-ish little package for you to cart about in your manbag, or whatever it is you use to get your gear from A to B. What I like most about it is what it looks like when it’s ready to use. More »
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Aitpek Pocket Projector Can Probably Shine Larger Than Your TV
9:58AM Gizmodo US Edition | Continuing an increasingly apparent trend at Computex, Aiptek is planning to show their new PocketCinema V10 mini-projector. Details are still a little slim at the moment, but Aiptek has released a basic spec set, claiming a support for MPEG-4 video,.JPEG stills, a 3-in-1 input jack (that’s as specific as they get), 1GB of onboard storage, and SD/MMC/MS Pro expansion capability. More »
Computers
Albatron Rocker Mini Tablet Has Windows CE and Not Much Heft
9:30PM Gizmodo US Edition | An ultra slimline tablet from Albatron has been unveiled at Computex. The Rocker has a seven-inch 800 x 480 touchscreen, 128MB flash memory, Wi-fi, Bluetooth, a webcam, and SD and MMC slots. Weighing just 343 grams, the battery runs for six hours on a single charge, and it runs Windows CE. Not too shabby, really. [Aving via JKK Mobile] More »
Computers
ASUS Laptop With Built-In Projector Raises PowerPoint Threat to “Critical”
3:46PM Gizmodo US Edition | Tucked away in a quiet corner at Computex, ASUS is showing a nondescript laptop with a built-in pico projector. Tiny projectors have made various appearances at the tech show so far, most recently from Foxconn, but no other company has incorporated them into existing products, or for that matter shown many compelling applications for them other than in bulky and unrealistic mobile phones. ASUS has provided the first example of what could be a fantastic use for this burgeoning new tech. More »
Entertainment
Just Wanna Do Something Special, For the Laydeez of Computex
10:30PM Gizmodo US Edition | Dilemma of the day: Blam has been asking us to keep an eye on the tone of the site recently, saying that we need to be more highbrow. However, there doesn’t seem to be much happening in mundo gadgeto. Although there is this delightful gallery of booth babes at Computex. So, to keep you guys happy, and to keep Blam happy, please enjoy my Chaucer-esque homage to the ladies. More »
Software
Computex the Venue to See Ubuntu Netbook Remix
7:25PM Gizmodo US Edition | We spoke about Canonical’s rejigged version of Ubuntu last week, and the Netbook “Remix” as they call it, is on show at this year’s Computex. Although it won’t be available until later on in the year, the company is already working with OEMs to include the new software on portable devices. Full press release is below. More »
Computers
AMD Jumps Into Ultraportables With Low-Cost and High Performance Models
4:31AM Sean Fallon | With Computex 2008 in full swing, the sub-notebook announcements are coming fast and furious. First came the Eee PC 901 and 1000, followed by the MSI Wind and the Asus Aspire One. Now we have learned that AMD is entering the fray with two new ultraportables.
Gadgets
Intel, Belkin Pushing Ozmo, the Wi-Fi-Based Bluetooth Killer
10:30AM Gizmodo US Edition | Ozmo, a spanking new startup backed by Intel and partnered with Belkin, will demo its new Wi-Fi-based Bluetooth competitor at Computex on Tuesday. The system, which is the central part of Intel’s Cliffside concept, uses current Wi-Fi hardware to create secondary networks that connect with peripherals built with its new transceiver. The transceiver will have a power draw comparable to Bluetooth, but its biggest perk is that it’ll support enough bandwidth for the long, long overdue high-quality media streaming that the ‘tooth could never deliver. More »
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