speedometers

Friday, February 29, 2008
Peripherals

USB Speedometer Measures WPM From Super Slow to Court Reporter Speed

6:20AM Jason Chen | We can see this USB typing Speedometer being extremely useful for young typists who want to improve their speed, or Brian Lam if he ever wants to type faster than three words per minute, but it’s a USB gadget that plugs into your computer and tells you how fast you’re typing. If you want to keep track of how much you’ve typed during the entire day (say, if you’re a writer getting paid by the word), it measures that too. The meter goes up to 260 WPM, but the world’s fastest typist can only go 212 WPM. And that was with a DVORAK keyboard layout, which you’re probably not using. [Drink Stuff via Nexus 404 via Technabob] More »
Share Comment

Thursday, September 13, 2007
_

Skiing Speedometer Gives You Bragging Rights in the Lodge

8:30AM Adam Frucci | As a former ski instructor (best high school job ever) and resident of the mountains of New Hampshire now living in the relatively mountain-free areas of Brooklyn, skiing gadgets bring a tear to my eye. One the one hand, they’re awesome; like this speedometer for skiers and snowboarders that clips onto your chest or boots, telling you just how fast you ripped up Organgrinder, that run with the wicked steep headwall that they never groom. On the other hand, I haven’t been skiing in two years due to there never being snow when I’m home for the holidays. Sigh. Hey Blam, let’s do a skiing/snowboarding gadgets test trip this winter, OK? Let’s make it happen. Please? [Product Page] More »
Share Comment