Asus Eee Slate EP121

The new Asus tablet was introduced at the CES Convention in Las Vegas. The new tablet is a direct competitor to Apple's iPad Tablet. Want a slate that's really designed for the way you use a computer while you're on the go? Check out the ASUS Eee Slate. No matter where you are, it'll keep you connected, entertained, and productive. The 12.1-inch backlit HD display is larger than most netbook screens, and with its wide, 175-degree viewing angle, you'll easily be able to share photos and video with your friends.  One of its best features is that it's got full Flash 10.1 support—so you can watch YouTube videos, videos embedded in Facebook, and all the other rich content across the web that requires Flash.  Part of why it looks so...

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If Only You Could XC Ski Without All the Work

Have you ever wanted to go cross country skiing but were too lazy to move your feet back and forth? Well now you can with the Skizee, a machine powered by a 10.5 horsepower engine built to propel you through snow, that is, if you’re on skis. More resembling the back treads of a snowmobile, the Skizee looks adept at propelling you on a flat snow surface, however as the video shows, it might not be that good at uphill travel. And at a $2500 price tag, you might be better off buying a snowmobile. ...

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Super Helicopters!?!?!?

Helicopters are one of the most versatile means of transportation out there, they can vertically take off and land in tough to reach places, they can hover, fly backwards and lift tremendous weights but there has always been one drawback. They are very slow compared to planes. Of course you are probably thinking “Just stick a bigger engine on it!” but unfortunately that won’t work. Due to the nature of helicopters and their spinning rotors, when exceeding 170 knots or 196 mph, they tend to vibrate so violently that pilots wouldn’t be able to read instrument panels and equipment would be knocked loose. Now a new breed of helicopters are being built which can not only get past the current 196mph barrier but shatter it, by going over 288 mph....

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Piezoelectrics. The tongue twister that may save the planet!

Most of us are looking towards solar and wind power as the best way to harvest reusable energy in order to save the planet but there is another contender in this race that many people may not know about. Piezoelectricity is where certain substances such as quartz and crystal generate electric charges when put under stress such as vibrations. This technology has been used for years and years in things such as watches and microphones but people are starting to finally notice the green implications of piezoelectricity and using it to create self sustaining buildings.         Many of you may have heard of Club Watt which was a dance club in Rotterdam, Netherlands that uses piezoelectric dance floors so that the...

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The Tesla Model S Alpha

To anyone who thought electric cars couldn’t be beautiful, you’ve obviously never seen the Tesla Model S. Just recently unveiled at CES, the Alpha version of the Model S is downright sexy. Be sure to check out the video below to see it take up some turns. And no, you haven’t gone deaf, it’s just that quiet....

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4 Cores in Smart Phones!?

With smart phones having more and more technology crammed into them all the while getting smaller and smaller, the questions of are the current processors powerful enough to handle all of the tech, is a pretty important question. But no need to fear, Nvidia has come to the rescue with their plan for their “Tegra” chip series. Just a few weeks ago at CES the Motorola Atrix was announced which contained Nvidia’s Tegra 2 processer that made it the first phone with a dual core processor. This helped it to win its title as one of the Best of CES and multiple other rewards. Apparently this was not enough for Nvidia so they have released a schedule for 2 more chips, the Tegra 2 3D and the Tegra 3. As the name suggests, the Tegra 2 3D supports 3D...

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Is the iPad Worth it?

Many of us know the apple iPad as a remarkable new device that really changed the gadget world. However, there are many arguments presented on why not to get an iPad. First, the iPad doesn’t have flash, which many of its competitors such as the Samsung galaxy tab have. The second argument is that the iPad does not feature any cameras like the Samsung galaxy tab. The Samsung galaxy tab has two cameras, the front facing camera and the rear facing camera. With the galaxy tab, you can video chat virtually anywhere if you have a contract with one the carriers. In many peoples opinion however, the iPad is still better. I agree with this point of view. Having had an iPad and seeing how it feels like to use compared to a Samsung galaxy tab makes...

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Which Android Should You Get?

So you’ve finally decided to get an Android phone. But which model spread across the various manufactures should you get? Well here’s a guide to help to you find the best the Android phone that matches your needs. Note: Since there are a lot of Android powered phones across many carriers and manufacturers, there will be Androids phones coming out all the time. So if you do decide to get an Android be aware that you might be envious of new phones that are released after you buy. Shopping Tips:Be sure that you know what’s going to be coming up in the near future. As with all technology, there will always be something new and better; this is a fact. However, if there’s something big coming up, like 4G/LTE support, it’s definitely worth waiting...

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The All New Sony TX100V with Anti-Blink

Anti-Blink Feature Many new cameras introduced at the CES 2011 include an anti blink feature. The anti blink feature is a button, that when you press it, the camera will take to photos and publish the one with the least blinking and squinting. One really nice camera that has that select features is the Sony TX100V. It's amazing how far technology has gotten these days. The Sony TX100V offers a selection of new features including a 3.5 inch OLED touch screen, 1080/60p movies, 16.2-megapixel "Exmor R" CMOS sensor, iSweep Panorama, 3D still image and 3D Sweep Panorama, Backlight Correction, Backlight Defocus. The Sony TX100V will be in stores in March of 2011. TRYX STYLE Exhibiting a revolutionary design, the TRYX can turn, twist, hang...

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Verizon Preparing for the iPhone

Well as we all know big red has announced the iPhone 4 on their network and plan on releasing it February 10th and will be available for pre-order February 3rd. They have had to put in new policies just before the iPhones come in to insure maximum profit. The old early upgrade policy that would allow you to upgrade in 13 months for a 2 year upgrade is now not available and switched to 20 month minimum. One other specific policy put in place, or essentially taken out, was when an account holder waits 2 years they get $50 promotional credit. For those that already signed a contract before January 16th it will still be available. They are doing this so one could not buy an iPhone for only $149.99. Apple probably made...

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How to Beat Retail Prices

In this economy people will try anything to penny pinch and save money. There are many ways of doing this but I can show you one of the best ways to save money on tech products. Well first of all, if you have a cell phone made past somewhere in 2009 you will have a universal mini-usb jack to charge and connect your phone. This is really helpful because it has allowed for people to make cheaper chargers and car chargers. So how does this help you? Well now if you need to charge your phone somewhere else it is likely someone else will have the charger you need. The car chargers are where you can save the real money. With most smart phones today you receive a wall usb port and the usb wire. So you need a car charger.....then you go to your nearest...

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A Hummer is more environmentally friendly than a Prius!?!

When you ask most people what the most environmentally friendly car is, most will reply the Toyota Prius. It is widely known as the flagship of all hybrid cars as it has the most sales and it gets a ridiculous 51/48 MPG!! The government also gives you incentive to buy a Prius over…a Hummer for example through cash back and use of carpool lanes in larger cities. But is a Prius really that environmentally friendly? The problem with the way most people compare how green a car is, is by comparing their MPGs and CO2 output. If this was all that mattered then hybrids would kick normal cars’ butts but unfortunately this is not the case. What most people tend to forget is the environmental impact that the actual manufacturing of the car is, specifically...

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Uno: The Amazing Transforming Bike

Meet BPG Motors’ Uno. A cross between a Segway and a tricycle, scooter, 3-wheeled thingy, this is probably the coolest vehicle at CES this year. It’s had a bit of makeover since its last debut – an extra wheel to be specific. The idea is that if you want to go faster than 30 mph the front wheel folds out (all while moving) and you get some extra speed. Hopefully the Uno will be out in time for some summer cruising. ...

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Invisible Tanks

You’re a soldier guarding a secure military outpost out in the desert. Off in the distance you hear a small rumbling but you decide to ignore it against your better judgment. Suddenly dozens of tanks materialize in front of you. At least that’s what the guys at BAE systems are hoping will happen. This isn’t the first crazy concept that the British company has come up with as they also designed non-lethal laser systems, swarms of military bugs and a plane with a freaking balcony. BAE has developed a an active camouflage system that uses e-ink (yes, the same kind of thing they use with e-readers) to mimic the vehicle’s surrounding, making it near invisible. The “e-camouflage” system works by using multiple electronic sensors, mostly likely...

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Device that tells you when you are about to fall asleep!

Do you live in a big city and find yourself driving a lot or just happen to travel a lot for fun? Well someone has finally decided to make a small peripheral that measures drowsiness to alert people before they fall asleep at the wheel. Some Danish Engineers have made a little hockey puck shaped device that is called the Anti-Sleep Pilot. This device monitors inputs from 26 different sensors in addition to its accelerometer to measure movement. Using all this data the Anti-Sleep Pilot determines if your driving style matches someone who is fatigued or drowsy. If it comes to this conclusion, it will flash and beep at you until you stop and rest for a minimum of 10 minutes. Of course if you are wealthy then you can just buy a Mercedes which...

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Will iPads Replace Our Dashboards?!

You guys may remember earlier when I went on a wild rant about how ridiculous the idea of iPad docks built into the back seat of BMWs was but it seems that I have found another ridiculous use for tablets in cars. Unlike the rest of iPad integrations I which they are usually stuck on to the back of the front seats headrests so that the back seat passengers can have their iPad at eye level, Visteon, the company behind this idea, has decided to use the iPad as a replacement for all of the buttons and gizmos where the controls for the air conditioning and the stereo might be in a normal car. Not just the media components but everything from the climate controls to seat adjustments. What!? That sounds like the dumbest idea on the planet! Sure,...

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How the Kindle is Winning the Hearts of Many

The amazon kindle has been one of the most succeful products amazon has ever had. They claim to have sold millions. This revoulutionary product allows you to read on a screen made up of E-ink. This is important because other E-readers like the iPad have a back light like a computer and it hurts peoples eyes if they read it for too long. With the kindle it is like reading a book with the capability of turning pages and browsing the web all without compromising you eyes comfort. The kindle comes in two versions, one with unlimited 3g and a WiFi only version. It is a $50 difference between the two and I honestly think that the 3G version is worth it because you will receive unlimited 3G from AT&T...

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Should You Get The Verizon iPhone?

January 11th will be forever known as the day the iPhone came to Verizon. With the AT & T reputation solidified as the carrier with the most drop calls, it seemed like the only reason people were on AT & T was because they had the iPhone; the holy grail of smartphones. Well now it had finally happened, and after all the dust settles from the massive hype of the release you ask yourself, “Should I really get the Verizon iPhone?” Yes of course! Let’s say you’ve been a loyal Verizon customer since the release of the original iPhone in 2007 but you’ve been patiently waiting for something to come and trounce the iPhone. The HTC’s and Droids have been close but they have never really reached that level grandeur the iPhone has. But now that...

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Is the Incredible, Incredible?

Well as the Incredible is coming closer and closer to being extinct many people are starting to think that it is the last of a dying breed. Over CES weekend Verizon Wireless released a couple new phones such as the new HTC Thunderbolt. This phone is powered by their 4G LTE that will most likely require a new type of data plan that won’t be unlimited which can really hurt some hard internet users. The plan Verizon has right now is unlimited 3G data for $30 a month. This means that you can use as much data as you want for only thirty dollars. With the 4G LTE plan it will likely cost maybe hundreds if you go over and use tons of data. To some people it is worth having unlimited 3G versus limited 4G LTE. So I would say...

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Thunderstorms in Town

At last there is the first phone for Verizon's 4G LTE, brought to you by Verizon at this year's CES the new HTC thunderbolt, also known by people watching the event as the HTC Tundabow. Now to the long awaited phone from Verizon that could've been called the Incredible HD or the Mecha, it is essentially the Incredible HD because of how similar it is to its HTC predecessor, the Incredible. It shows off the same 8.0 megapixel dual led back camera, but now it also has the long awaited front facing 1.3 megapixel VGA camera. It is the first phone on Verizon that a front facing camera. They also claim since they have a front facing camera they have integrated Skype in the phone heavily. They say that even if your phone is asleep...

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Yacht Straight From Your Dreams

Looking like something that belongs in a 7 year old’s sketchbook, “The Streets of Monaco” luxury super-yacht by Yacht Island Design is meant to recreate a small section of Monaco known for its famous Formula One track and the Monaco Yacht Show. The company’s name seems fitting as the yacht act as a floating island with its own go-kart track and buildings that look like they should be on land. Yacht Island Design’s directors, Rob McPherson and Scott Poxon, describe their company as one that wishes to “push design boundaries and create themed superyachts,” The Streets of Monaco being the first of two concept designs. “The Streets of Monaco” is split into four main sections: An upper level that contains a swimming pool with a swim-in Jacuzzi-bar...

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Motorola Xoom

After the iPad arrived, a massive amount of tablets seemed to come out of nowhere all running the Android OS. The major gripe that everyone has had about both the iOS on the iPad and Android is that they are merely giant versions of their smart phone siblings. Motorola has decided to work with Google to address this problem and released their solution during this year’s CES. For those of you who don’t know, CES stands for Consumer Electronics Show and is the largest show of its kind with over 2,000 different companies participating and over 100,000 people coming to visit. CES is famous for the debuts of new technology such as the CD, HDTVs, Xbox, Blu-ray and much more. After many long hours of work Motorola has released its new tablet, the...

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