Chumby hacker boards
For hackers who missed out on the Chumby craze, Adafruit has a pile of Chumby PCBs for sale.
The Chumby Hacker Board is a cool single board Linux computer that has much of the same hardware as the famous Chumby One. It's great for people who are experienced with Linux and want to have the power of a microcomputer with audio and video output while at the same time getting all the peripherals of a microcontroller such as analog-to-digital conversion, PWM outputs, sensors, bit twiddling, and broken-out GPIOs!
Here's what you get for $89:
• Freescale iMX.233 processor running at 454 MHZ and 64 MB onboard RAM.
• Comes with 512MB uSD card with 100 MB Linux installation all ready to go.
• 3.3V I/O pins can talk to most sensors, motor drivers, etc. No struggling with 1.8V levels.
• Low power, fanless design draws only (200?) mA at 5V.
• Built-in Lithium Ion/Polymer battery charger and 5V boost converter for portable projects.
• Three USB ports!
• 1W mono speaker amplifier (0.1" JST onboard connector.)
• Microphone input (0.05" JST onboard connector.)
• LCD controller with 2mm output port.
• 3.5mm A/V output jack with stereo audio and NTSC/PAL composite video.
• Back of board has GPIO outputs on 0.1" header spacing, plug in an Arduino proto shield!
• 5-way joystick and 3-axis accelerometer on-board.
• 3.3V TTL serial port for easy shell access.
Looks pretty sweet!
Creative T12 wireless speaker system
Creative's latest T12 wireless speaker system is not only slim but stylish - those two tend to go together hand-in-hand, don't they? Decked out in classic black that ought to fit into any desk nicely without looking out of place, this has been touted to be the ideal wireless 2.0 speaker solution. Apart from that, the Creative T12 will also feature BassFlex technology which extends the low frequency and improves bass response without the need for a subwoofer, an apt-X audio codec that delivers superior Bluetooth stereo audio and convenient front access for Power, Volume and HP-Out. It will arrive in Singapore at the end of this month for S$129 - that should be slightly less than $100 should it hit the US.
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Logitech Laptop Speaker Z305 targets laptop owners
Laptops are great portable machines for you to work away from your office, but if you want to take some time out with your favorite songs or movie, you will definitely suffer from a lack of quality audio where most laptops are concerned. Logitech wants to change all of that with their new Logitech Laptop Speaker Z305 that delivers 360-degree audio, emitting audio evenly in all directions for a superior listening experience. Of course, we think it would work better in a room instead of out in the open environment, and thanks to its plug-and-play USB connection, you won't need to lug around another power supply or install more software to bloat your system. The Logitech Laptop Speaker Z305 will be securely mounted behind the display and tips the scales at a mere one-half pound, making it highly convenient to cram into your laptop bag whenever you travel. Expect to pick up the Logitech Laptop Speaker Z305 for $59.99 as it hits the market this month. [Press Release]
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Netgear delivers first PowerLine Wireless N Extender
Netgear decides that wireless is the way to go, and the company has just introduced a new wireless N and PowerLine networking combination which will be able to offer an instant high-throughput Wi-Fi network that rides along to your home wiring as long as there is a free electrical outlet around. According to Netgear, the AV 200 is capable of extending your current Wi-Fi network at speeds of up to 200Mbps through the use of running a wireless signal via copper wiring in your home to be rebroadcast elsewhere when required. Of course, the presence of electrical interference might just drop speeds by a notch, so you might not want to run the dishwasher or use a vacuum cleaner when you've got a big clan match going on that evening.
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Netgear delivers first PowerLine Wireless N Extender
Netgear decides that wireless is the way to go, and the company has just introduced a new wireless N and PowerLine networking combination which will be able to offer an instant high-throughput Wi-Fi network that rides along to your home wiring as long as there is a free electrical outlet around. According to Netgear, the AV 200 is capable of extending your current Wi-Fi network at speeds of up to 200Mbps through the use of running a wireless signal via copper wiring in your home to be rebroadcast elsewhere when required. Of course, the presence of electrical interference might just drop speeds by a notch, so you might not want to run the dishwasher or use a vacuum cleaner when you've got a big clan match going on that evening.
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Watch Spy Camera and Wireless Receiver and Ultimate Spy Kit
A normal but luxury sport wristwatch has one smallest camera inside.Just press the power switch; it begins transmitting high quality color video with sound to our supplied 2.4GHz wireless MPEG-4 Daytime stamp DVR up to 300 feet away. Needless to use any cable to connect with them. Put the DVR in a Bag or on a Belt,ThenJust press one button , It will start to transmitter video and audio simultaneously . It also works as a normal watch.
Moreover, it comes with solar charger, which can offer power to the watch anywhere and support up to 7 hours longtime working.
It's ideal for the security personnel, law enforcement agencies, journalists to fulfill the undercover assignments, like evidence collection, hidden investigation and surveillance, etc. It is also great as a toy for hobby enthusiasts, as body worn solutions.
Accessories:
1)Watch cameraX 1
2) solar charger X 1
3) AC adapter X 1
4) USB cables X 2
5) Extended cable X1
Advantages:
1) Wireless transmission makes the DVR receiver can be separately carried by another person, thus not any evidence can be suspected or detected from the watch wearer, which assures great safety for the users to fulfill undercover assignments
2)Tiny pinhole camera lens is safely hidden inside a working watch with a standard MP3 watch looking, making it ultra-discreet.
3)Long continuous operating time for camera wristwatch up to 1 hour.
4)Portable Solar charger guarantees strong & long time power supply for transmitter up to 7 hours esp. when outdoor working.
5)Built-in transmitter (300ft. L.O.S. range)
6)2.4G wireless 4 channel 2.5 LCD color monitor recorder DVR provides high quality AV for view and record, no need to connect with any cable or any other equipment.
7)Rechargeable Li-battery for wireless receiver enables at least 6 hours continuous working.
8)No need installation, just plug and play.
Specification:
Frequency CH1=2414MHz;CH2=2432MHz CH3=2450MHz；CH4=2468MHz
Audio subcarrier frequency. 6.0Mhz
Antenna Built-in 2.4G antenna
RF Output power 10mW
Transmitting Range 300 feet in line of sight
Sensor 1/4 CMOS color
Resolution NTSC:510X490; PAL:380X296
Horizontal resolution NTSC:380 TV line; PAL:240 TV line
Minimum illumination 2.0lux
Built-in mic. 55dB high sensitivity
View angle 60 degree
Li-battery capacity 110MAH
Operating time 1 hour
Charge time 15 minutes
Operating voltage DC 5V
Operating current 120MA
Solar charger high capacity built-inLi-battery 1350MAH: it can discharge 9 times for transmitting operation up to 9 hours
Solar energy board 5.5V/80MA
DVR Specification:
2.4Ghz Wireless MPEG-4 Recorder DVR ( WIth Day Time Stamp )
2.5" TFT LCD (882x228 Resolution)
Video Format Mpeg-4, AVI (640 or 320 @ 30fps) MP3, Wav.
Recording AVI format Mpeg-4 video, Support Both PAL and NTSC
Built-in Memory 64MB
Support Daytime stamp ( Both On PC and DVR)
Memory Support SD: 16M to 4GB. / USB-Disk storage up to 20GB
Built-in high-capacity polymer lithium battery, about 5 hours play time
USB 2.0 and OTG interface supportable
Frequency CH1=2414MHz;CH2=2432MHz CH3=2450MHz; CH4=2468MHz
Sample Price: 189.0000
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Watch Spy Camera and Wireless Receiver and Ultimate Spy Kit
Watch Spy Camera and Wireless Receiver and Ultimate Spy Kit
A normal but luxury sport wristwatch has one smallest camera inside.Just press the power switch; it begins transmitting high quality color video with sound to our supplied 2.4GHz wireless MPEG-4 Daytime stamp DVR up to 300 feet away. Needless to use any cable to connect with them. Put the DVR in a Bag or on a Belt,ThenJust press one button , It will start to transmitter video and audio simultaneously . It also works as a normal watch.
Moreover, it comes with solar charger, which can offer power to the watch anywhere and support up to 7 hours longtime working.
It's ideal for the security personnel, law enforcement agencies, journalists to fulfill the undercover assignments, like evidence collection, hidden investigation and surveillance, etc. It is also great as a toy for hobby enthusiasts, as body worn solutions.
Accessories:
1)Watch cameraX 1
2) solar charger X 1
3) AC adapter X 1
4) USB cables X 2
5) Extended cable X1
Advantages:
1) Wireless transmission makes the DVR receiver can be separately carried by another person, thus not any evidence can be suspected or detected from the watch wearer, which assures great safety for the users to fulfill undercover assignments
2)Tiny pinhole camera lens is safely hidden inside a working watch with a standard MP3 watch looking, making it ultra-discreet.
3)Long continuous operating time for camera wristwatch up to 1 hour.
4)Portable Solar charger guarantees strong & long time power supply for transmitter up to 7 hours esp. when outdoor working.
5)Built-in transmitter (300ft. L.O.S. range)
6)2.4G wireless 4 channel 2.5 LCD color monitor recorder DVR provides high quality AV for view and record, no need to connect with any cable or any other equipment.
7)Rechargeable Li-battery for wireless receiver enables at least 6 hours continuous working.
8)No need installation, just plug and play.
Specification:
Frequency CH1=2414MHz;CH2=2432MHz CH3=2450MHz；CH4=2468MHz
Audio subcarrier frequency. 6.0Mhz
Antenna Built-in 2.4G antenna
RF Output power 10mW
Transmitting Range 300 feet in line of sight
Sensor 1/4 CMOS color
Resolution NTSC:510X490; PAL:380X296
Horizontal resolution NTSC:380 TV line; PAL:240 TV line
Minimum illumination 2.0lux
Built-in mic. 55dB high sensitivity
View angle 60 degree
Li-battery capacity 110MAH
Operating time 1 hour
Charge time 15 minutes
Operating voltage DC 5V
Operating current 120MA
Solar charger high capacity built-inLi-battery 1350MAH: it can discharge 9 times for transmitting operation up to 9 hours
Solar energy board 5.5V/80MA
DVR Specification:
2.4Ghz Wireless MPEG-4 Recorder DVR ( WIth Day Time Stamp )
2.5" TFT LCD (882x228 Resolution)
Video Format Mpeg-4, AVI (640 or 320 @ 30fps) MP3, Wav.
Recording AVI format Mpeg-4 video, Support Both PAL and NTSC
Built-in Memory 64MB
Support Daytime stamp ( Both On PC and DVR)
Memory Support SD: 16M to 4GB. / USB-Disk storage up to 20GB
Built-in high-capacity polymer lithium battery, about 5 hours play time
USB 2.0 and OTG interface supportable
Frequency CH1=2414MHz;CH2=2432MHz CH3=2450MHz; CH4=2468MHz
Sample Price: 189.0000
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Watch Spy Camera and Wireless Receiver and Ultimate Spy Kit
2.4 G wireless spy Watch camera with Daytime stamp DVR
A normal but luxury metal wristwatch has one smallest camera inside.Just press the power switch; it begins transmitting high quality color video with sound to our supplied 2.4GHz wireless MPEG-4 Daytime stamp DVR up to 300 feet away. Needless to use any cable to connect with them. Put the DVR in a Bag or on a Belt,ThenJust press one button , It will start to transmitter video and audio simultaneously . It also works as a normal watch .
Moreover, it comes with solar charger, which can offer power to the watch anywhere and support up to 7 hours long time working
It's ideal for the security personnel, law enforcement agencies, journalists to fulfill the undercover assignments, like evidence collection, hidden investigation and surveillance, etc. It is also great as a toy for hobby enthusiasts, as body worn solutions.
Charger Options :
1: By Solar Charger
2: By AC Adapter
3:By USB From Computer
Accessories:
1)Watch cameraX 1
2) solar charger X 1
3) AC adapter X 1
4) USB cables X 2
5) Extended cable X1
Advantages:
1) Wireless transmission makes the DVR receiver can be separately carried by another person, thus not any evidence can be suspected or detected from the watch wearer, which assures great safety for the users to fulfill undercover assignments
2)Tiny pinhole camera lens is safely hidden inside a working watch with a standard MP3 watch looking, making it ultra-discreet.
3)Long continuous operating time for camera wristwatch up to 1 hour.
4)Portable Solar charger guarantees strong & long time power supply for transmitter up to 7 hours esp. when outdoor working.
5)Built-in transmitter (300ft. L.O.S. range)
6)2.4G wireless 4 channel 2.5 LCD color monitor recorder DVR provides high quality AV for view and record, no need to connect with?? any cable or any other equipment.
7)Rechargeable Li-battery for wireless receiver enables at least 6 hours continuous working.
8)No need installation, just plug and play.
Specification:
Frequency CH1=2414MHz;CH2=2432MHz CH3=2450MHz；CH4=2468MHz
Audio subcarrier frequency. 6.0Mhz
Antenna Built-in 2.4G antenna
RF Output power 10mW
Transmitting Range 300 feet in line of sight
Sensor 1/4 CMOS color
Resolution NTSC:510X490; PAL:380X296
Horizontal resolution NTSC:380 TV line; PAL:240 TV line
Minimum illumination 2.0lux
Built-in mic. 55dB high sensitivity
View angle 60 degree
Li-battery capacity 110MAH
Operating time 1 hour
Charge time 15 minutes
Operating voltage DC 5V
Operating current 120MA
Solar charger high capacity built-in Li-battery 1350MAH: it can discharge 9 times for transmitting operation up to 9 hours
Solar energy board 5.5V/80MA
DVR Specification:
2.4Ghz Wireless MPEG-4 Recorder DVR( WIth Day Time Stamp )
2.5" TFT LCD (882x228 Resolution)
Video Format Mpeg-4, AVI (640 or 320 @ 30fps) MP3, Wav.
Recording AVI format Mpeg-4 video, Support Both PAL and NTSC
Built-in Memory 64MB
Support Daytime stamp ( Both On PC and DVR)
Memory Support SD: 16M to 4GB. / USB-Disk storage up to 20GB
Built-in high-capacity polymer lithium battery, about 5 hours play time
USB 2.0 and OTG interface supportable
Frequency CH1=2414MHz;CH2=2432MHz CH3=2450MHz; CH4=2468MHz
Sample Price: 179.0000
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Afghanistan PowerPoint Tirade Results in More Military Dismissals
Back in June, General Stanley McChrystal lost his command of the U.S. armed forces in Afghanistan because of critical quotations attributed to him in a Rolling Stone feature. Apparently, not much has changed in the past two months under replacement General David Petraeus. This week, the Army reportedly dismissed 61-year-old Col. Lawrence Sellin from his staff officer position in Afghanistan after Sellin submitted a scathing critique of military command and protocol to United Press International. In his op-ed, Sellin specifically derides the Army's daily reliance on tedious, uninformative and repetitive PowerPoint presentations.
Concerns over the military's problematic PowerPoint dependence truly materialized earlier this year, when observers asserted that "on-the-clock time could be better spent" than constantly wallowing in bullet-point-induced boredom. Sellin's piece echoes that sentiment, but it also contains slightly (well, egregiously) more caustic verbiage. With regard to the presentations, Sellin complains of "endless tinkering," "redundant" terminology and the "semi-comatose" generals in attendance. In an environment where "structure always trumps function," Sellin contends, "the slides only change when a new commander arrives or the war ends." Since "the commander never attends," though, it seems the unfortunate slide-sufferers must interminably endure a newly established tech Catch-22.
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Samsung To Launch Its Galaxy S EBB-U10 Power Pack In September
Remember the EBB-U10 battery pack for the Samsung Galaxy S that was briefly mentioned before? Some additional details regarding this handy battery pack have surfaced, and we now know that the EBB-U10 will be arriving by the end of September in Germany, and it'll set you back EUR70 ($88). The battery itself will weigh 70 grams; while there will be LED status lights to provide additional information. Battery life is rated to offer talk time of up to 8-hours and a standby time of up to 500 hours.
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