This week’s Tech 5
Just as the last, this week TEENage is taking you, our TEENs, into another gadget-filled world of fun and excitement.
PlayStation Move
The PlayStation Move motion controller is a new way to physically be a part of your video games while playing. Now creating competition for the Wii, the Move is featured with advanced motion sensors, a dynamic colour changing sphere, vibration feedback, and an easy-to-use interface button. The controller is also Blu-ray powered by HD and
with up to four motion controllers that are able to work with the PlayStation Eye USB camera to accurately track player position, the Move is indeed on-the-move to bigger, better deals for gamers. Utilising bluetooth technology for wireless gaming and its rechargeable batteries, the controller is also featured as being able to automatically pair with the PS3 system via a USB cable.
Fujitsu LifeBook T730
The new Fujitsu LifeBook T730 Tablet PC is a PC that allows for features of your own preference, in order for you to personalise your computer. An example of such would be the optional bright display that offers 160 degree vertical and horizontal viewing angles, and modular bay battery aside from dual digitiser with pen input and multi-touch interaction. Furthermore, compact with a Windows 7 Professional operating system, 1066 MHz SDRAM memory, wireless Bluetooth, three USB 2.0 connectors and much more, the LifeBook truly gives a new meaning to the word life as it influences and keeps enthused, its viewers. In terms of display output quality, the LifeBook T730 is also equipped with the established Intel HD graphics and provides a fingerprint sensor and other security features to keep all your files safe.
Samsung Blu EX1
The Samsung Blu EX1 is a three-inch AMOLED equipped with a 24-72mm equivalent, 1.8-2.4 lens, 10-megapixel sensor and a 1/1.7 inch CCD imager with built-in noise reduction. The individual is also offered the freedom of making adjustments in the settings. This can be done quickly and efficiently because of the front control wheel and a control ring that are positioned around the camera’s lens. The camera is also featured with a Samsung digicam are anti-shake system, a flash hot shoe, a pop-up flash, and raw support. The camera is also outfitted with wide angle lens and other advanced technologies. Not released as yet, but look out, the Samsung Blu EX1 is going to blow you away.
Logitech Harmony 1100
The Logitech Harmony 1100 is a Tablet-style, 3.5 inch customisable touch-screen, universal remote that controls 15 devices. Some of these featured devices are control components for an extra charge, rechargeable batteries and a docking station, along with web-programming and compatible with Windows and Macintosh PCs via software wizard. The device also allows users to configure the commands they want, where they want them as well as the RF wireless technology feature that allows for the control of the device even when the commands are out of sight.
Barnes & Noble Nook
The Barnes & Noble Nook is an electronic-book reader based on the Android platform. The device includes Wi-Fi and AT&T 3G wireless connectivity, a six-inch E Ink display and a separate, smaller colour touchscreen that serves as the primary input-device. The Nook connects to Barnes and Noble’s digital store so users can read books without a wireless connection and disabling the wireless connection can prolong the battery’s charge for up to ten days. The device also has a MicroSD expansion slot for extra storage and a user-replaceable rechargeable battery that can be charged through either an AC adapter or a micro-USB 2.0 cable, both included with new nooks. The device also includes an audio player, speakers, a 3.5mm headphone jack, and a built-in dictionary.