How do you think can you complement your Mac desktop computer and Apple Wireless Keyboard at the best? Apple has come out with a stylish answer in the form of Magic Trackpad. It not only matches the brushed aluminum finish of the keyboard, and the wireless aspect of it, but also sits firm at the same angle on the desk next to your Mac. Read on to know its exclusivity.
How is this pointing device different?‘Multiple gestures’ is the keyword. Yes, this is a multi-touch trackpad that allows you to control the entire screen with ease on the basis of a full set of gestures.
Moreover, you have the liberty to disable or enable the gestures according to your liking by visiting the System Preferences!
Actions such as inertial scrolling enhance your web experience, and you can swipe through pages as if you were reading a book.
This 13cm.sq trackpad is 80% bigger than a MacBook Pro trackpad. The entire Magic Trackpad is a large button. You can click or double click anywhere. You get more space to exercise scrolling, three-finger swiping, pinching to zoom, and rotating with your fingertips.
Apple’s new pointing device works using Bluetooth technology and connects securely to your Mac even from a distance of 33 feet.
This trackpad is capable of detecting periods of inactivity thus, conserves battery. As it is a wireless device, so it requires two AA batteries to serve your Mac.
This touch-friendly trackpad is a class apart with a wear-resistant glass surface ready to replace that tradition mouse.
Although artists and gamers may not find it really all that helpful, but those who hate working with mouse, especially the lefties, can breathe in easy with the advent of a large sized wireless button-less multi-touch trackpad.
It is yet to be seen if Windows’ users can use Apple Magic Trackpad which has been exclusively designed for Mac desktop. It is also yet to be analyzed if such a device can replace the other pointing device-mouse. Amidst all such speculations, one thing is clear that Apple has come out with a neat piece of artistic design which is equally equipped with admirable functionality. Now you can have some fun with your Mac desktop too when the attached peripherals are the wireless keyboard and trackpad.
If you wish to pacify your fiancé with an economical gift or present your globe-trotter friend with a pocketable device then you just need to shell out around $100, and beam over “Thanks”. Ectaco has introduced the lightest ever eBook reader jetBook Mini for those who want to stay and travel light.
Some of its enticing features make you believe that this new entry into the eBook readers’ market is “the thing”, but what has kept Kindle at the top of the charts is its crisp e-Ink display.
Now, this is not all that Ectaco’s invention is all about, but it definitely highlights what Kindle is not.
This new device can be easily obtained by anybody, even those who love reading only while traveling. The price has been kept low for this e-Reader to reach the maximum number of people.
It weighs just 5.7 ounce, thus you can travel pretty light and easy.
The best part is that if you are on a very short trip then you need not care about your jetBook going blank as it provides you with 90 hours of non-stop reading. You just need to use four AAA Energizer batteries to charge it up.
Some more tempting features:Ectaco’s jetBook Mini packs in all the notable features in its light and slim design. The doubts although still prevail over its ability to usurp Kindle’s popularity and majorly the display features. It will be interesting to see this market getting hot with new introductions and innovations in the future.
Don’t be surprised if you happen to spot people wearing similar tie pins. Now, don’t be shocked if I tell you that it is not a tie pin at all! It is no more a secret device. It is a pocket-sized pedometer called Fitbit that enables you to keep a track of your physical activities throughout the day.
What does it do exactly?Well, this three inch portable device simply tracks your daily activity which includes each step that you take; your standing at the counter while just moving your hands; your sitting at the desk, and all that you can think of.
This activity tracker has a tri-axial accelerometer or to simply put it, a 3-D motion sensor that does the following:
Fitbit is addictive as once you lay your hands on it you will never leave it behind wherever you may be. It is an all-day and all-night companion which can drive you crazy about your fitness level.
All you have to do is to visit the Fitbit website and enter your height, weight, sex and meals. Next, just plug the device, and begin with your daily routine.
You get a lifetime account which interacts with the device clipped on you. Whenever you pass by the base-station the data gets updated on your device.
The pedometer has an OLED display where you can view the steps taken by you, distance travelled, calories burned, and a flower that grows bigger as your activities increase.
The battery lasts for 10 days between charge, so you can just keep it by your side, clipped to your clothing or snuggled in your pocket.
You just need to take care not to lose it in a field of grass (It is pretty small). Whether you are a fitness freak, a gadget geek or a lazy being you are just going to love this device and want to do more physical effort on seeing the flower bloom. Take the right steps and enjoy the personal activity tracker, Fitbit.
Yes, you read that correct. The E-Ink technology is no more limited to e-Book Readers like Kindle, but experimental heads like Seiko are going beyond the’ impossible’. It is not the first time that Seiko has launched an E-Ink watch, but this time by implementing advanced technology the concept watch, Seiko Active Matrix EPD, is all set to reach the retail outlets.
Seiko has successfully integrated the high resolution active matrix E-Ink screen technology in its watch. Following are the three highlights of its efficient functioning:
Check out these amazing features of Seiko E-Ink timepiece:
If you are a wrist watch connoisseur and love collecting timepieces then you can’t escape Seiko’s trap. If you desire to wear a digital watch with retro looks, yet innovative at technology then be on alert for the grand launch of Seiko Active Matrix EPD watch. It is not going to be highly priced and the year end is round the corner when the E-Ink watch will hit the market.
Well, compare some specs, and it would seem so! RIM has declared an open war. If you are still clueless then just think. To begin with, when some big-shots start flooding the market with a similar product with some tweaks here-n-there then what happens. Yes, healthy competition increases, and we as customers get the best of the lot. I am talking about the world of tablets. Market is already witnessing sparks flying rave with the announcement of BlackBerry PlayBook tablet by RIM, and more so, as Apple’s iPad is going to face a tough call.
Are you already comparing iPad with PlayBook. Anyway, just check out the following details:
iPad’s Pain Points Are Highlights Of PlayBookRIM is targeting the business customer through its BlackBerry tablet. It features not only corporate applications and advanced data-security features, but ensures that the device is convenient for both, work and play.
This BlackBerry device may prove as an innovative game-changing product for this growing niche market. So, keep your ears opened for the announced date when BlackBerry PlayBook will be available for you to purchase. If you are not a die-hard fan of iPad then you are bound to lay your hands on this amazing gadget.