October 8th, 2008 by
Filed under: Laptops, Tablet PCs
A fellow named Stuart Lowe installed Leopard on his Gigabyte M912X netbook / tablet hybrid, and we like the results. Though this isn’t the first Mac tablet hack, it’s a tightly wrapped little package: the interface seems smooth with either fingers or a stylus, and Inkwell’s onscreen keyboard allows complete functionality when the computer is folded into its slate configuration. Much of the necessary software functionality existed in Leopard already, and since installing OS X on something other than a Mac isn’t the challenge it used to be, we’re envisioning a pretty smooth ride for other would-be-hackers. We’ve embedded a video on the other side of the jump — take a look, and then cast your vote on what to call this niche category of netbook-like tablets.
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September 21st, 2008 by
Filed under: Desktops
The D10 is a barebones rig with the classic Shuttle form factor, but the addition of a 7-inch (800 x 480) touchscreen out front makes things a little more interesting. Intel Core 2 Duo, Core 2 Duo E4000 series, Dual-Core E2000 series and Celeron 400 series processors are all supported with up to 4GB RAM, and the kit ships with an Intel GMA 3100 GPU, 5.1 channel audio and SATA II support. A base configuration is offered on Shuttle’s Japanese site with a 1.6GHz Celeron processor, 1GB RAM and a 80GB hard drive for ¥69,800 (about $648), but no — it isn’t available in the States.
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August 29th, 2008 by
Filed under: Displays
You’ve got to feel bad for the vendors at the Sign and Display Show 2008 that’s going on in Tokyo right now for being totally overshadowed by IFA, but this nifty dual-sided transparent touch display from Teraokaseiko is definitely noteworthy, even if it just because it’ll make future versions of Battleship and Connect 4 super fun. It’s just a monochrome 256 x 120 EL-panel prototype for now, but it recognizes simple multitouch gestures like pinching, and there’s definitely promise in the idea — now if it could make it out of the Sign and Display Show and into the big leagues, we’d be all set.
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August 6th, 2008 by
Filed under: Desktops, Displays, Laptops
In case you haven’t noticed, HP has a thing for attempting (emphasis on attempting) to stay one step ahead of the sector. Now, it’s being reported that touch technology is all the rage within Palo Alto, and HP is purportedly aiming to introduce “an array of products, including notebooks,” that utilize the finger-friendly tech within the next 18 months. Details on those very products are few and far between, but Phil McKinney (CTO of the Personal Systems Group) sees touch “as the almost preferred method for nontechnical users.” Funny thing, though — it seems most everyone else recognized touch as the new hotness a good while back. We’re betting HP has just been holding all of this mighty close to the chest… guess we’ll see in 18 months, huh?
[Image courtesy of Old-Computers]
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May 24th, 2008 by
Filed under: Portable Audio
Just after seeing how the Nintendo DS’s touch panel could be used to scratch things up, along comes a full-blown turntable setup that relies heavily on interactions with touchscreens. Dreamed up and designed by Scott Hobbs, the ATTIGO TT enables DJs to manipulate sounds via sensors, and the added visual effects are fantastically beautiful, if not useful. Check out a video of the creation being used after the jump — just make sure one earcup is firmly planted around the ear first, alright?
[Via Coolest-Gadgets]
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May 23rd, 2008 by
Filed under: Displays
We’ll go ahead and get this out of the way: the fantastic product you’re about to hear more on has “no plans” to go commercial. Now that we’ve thoroughly killed your buzz, let us introduce to you the LaserTouch. Said device is a prototype that recently emerged from Microsoft Research’s labs, which essentially allows people to retrofit any display (monitor, projector, etc.) so that they can use their own hands to control the on-screen action. According to Andy Wilson, who played a vital role in the unit’s creation, an infrared camera is used to track how a person touches the screen, while software that he developed handles the majority of the magic. Too bad this could totally undercut Surface sales, right?
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March 26th, 2008 by
Filed under: Digital Cameras
We briefly got our hands on Sony’s DSC-T300 digital camera (along with a bevy of other Cyber-shots) back at PMA earlier this year, but the folks at Digital Photography Review have now come through with a thorough review of the camera which, among other things, is particularly notable for its use of touchscreen controls. On that important point, they found the controls “generally pleasant to use,” aided in no small part by the “largest possible screen for a camera of its size” (3.5 inches). They were also particularly impressed with the Cyber-shot’s “small, smart design” and its impressive 5x optical zoom. It’s not all good news, however, with the camera also boasting what Digial Photography Review describes as “terrible battery life,” as well as “over-enthusiastic reds,” and a noise-reduction feature that not only eliminates noise but reduces image quality no matter what the setting. Some pretty big trade offs, to be sure, but apparently not enough to keep it from getting an above average rating.
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December 6th, 2007 by
Filed under: Gaming, Peripherals
Apple’s always had less-than-enthusiastic stance towards gaming, so the company’s latest patent filing seems a bit out of character, seeing as it details a multitasking touchscreen that would allow games to be played while still controlling other applications like media players. The system works be categorizing touch inputs and routing the data to the appropriate application — a simple tap might go to the game, while a longer press might be sent to the media player. According to Apple, “the invention allows various applications to be integrated and used on devices that are not readily suitable for supporting multiple applications at the same time.” Of course, there’s no word on when we might see this make its way into an actual product, but if this means we might see games on the iPod touch and iPhone, bring it on.
[Thanks, Mark]
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November 23rd, 2007 by
Filed under: Cellphones
Nokia’s back with another USPTO filing. This time, they’re vying for rights to this dual-display flip — aka, a “foldable electronic apparatus.” Open at say, 160-degrees and the bottom panel is readied for touch-screen input. Open fully and the display extends across both panels. This filing, like the new S60 interface, shows that Nokia’s done a 180 themselves. Remember, it was only 5 months ago that they were questioning the value of touch-screens for consumers.
[Via Unwired View, thanks Pdexter]
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November 6th, 2007 by
Filed under: Cellphones, Displays
Apple’s already shown its interest in tactile touch screens, but it looks like Nokia is a bit further along in its own touchy feely endeavor, with it now showing off a prototype of its so-called “Haptikos” system. According to Red Ferret, Nokia’s system is also a good deal more advanced than some similar ones already on the market, with it actually allowing for a 0.1 mm movement in the screen itself. That, combined with a pair of sensor pads under the screen, supposedly allows it to “mimic exactly the sensation of pressing a real key,” complete with a “clunky click and tactile snap.” What’s more, it seems that the technology isn’t all that far off, with Nokia’s upcoming S60 handset apparently first in line to get it.
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November 5th, 2007 by
Filed under: Handhelds, Portable Audio, Portable Video
Samsung looks to have found a solution to the small problem of adding some dedicated input buttons to a device that fills up its face with a touchscreen although, as you can see above, it’s still on the drawing board. Samsung’s answer, according to a recent patent application, is to use a sliding ruler that hovers over the screen and provides a touch pad for the most often used functions. That also has the added benefit of being able to divide the screen into two separate areas, which could apparently be adjusted at will depending on the application. Of course, there’s no indication as to when such a device might become a reality but, as Unwired View points out, it’s certainly possible we could be seeing one sooner rather than later.
[Via Unwired View]
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October 23rd, 2007 by
Filed under: Displays
Epson looks to be doing its part for the further slimming down of touchscreen-based devices, with it now touting a couple of new “all-in-one” displays that boast an integrated cover and touch panel. According to DigiTimes, two different models will be available, including 3.1-inch and 7-inch variations, each of which boast a WVGA resolution, and Epson’s trademark “Photo Fine Vistarich” technology, which promises to make the screens viewable even at extreme angles. No word as to when they might actually make their way into some commercially-available products, however, but Epson will apparently be doing its best to woo potential partners at the FPD International conference in Yokohama, Japan this week.
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October 19th, 2007 by
Filed under: Cellphones
The next step in the HTC Touch line — the GPS-equipped Polaris — has been re-christened the Touch Cruise, and has gone and gotten its juicy specs all leaked out to the internet. In addition to having improved TouchFlo capabilities, like rotation and zoom, the new model will sport a quad-band GSM radio (850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900), tri-band UMTS (850 / 1900 / 2100), HSDPA and HSUPA data connectivity, a 400MHz MSM7200 Qualcomm CPU, 128MB of RAM and 256MB of ROM, a 2.8-inch, 320 x 240 QVGA display, 3-megapixel camera (plus secondary, 0.3-megapixel camera), WiFi, Bluetooth, and a microSD slot. Apparently, the design of the device hasn’t been finalized, though it will likely feature four buttons and a navigation wheel (similar to the pics up above). Mouth watering? Eyes tearing up? We understand. The Cruise is expected by the end of November, so go easy on your credit cards till then.
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