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SmartNav units control PCs with just your noggin'
Engadget —
... interface devices designed to let users control all basic tasks with just their head. The AT and EG models are designed to help physically handicapped and health-minded individuals (respectively) get control over their desktops by using their gord to mouse around, select commands and peck out phrases on a virtual keyboard. The sweetest part? These things are only $499 and $399 in order of mention, so you should probably pick one up just to give your mousing hand a rest. [Via EverythingUSB] Read - SmartNav 4:EG Read - SmartNav 4:AT Filed under: ...
Hanwha USB Air Pen Turns Laptops into Tablet PCs
Everything USB - Gadgets, Wireless USB, USB 3.0 —
... It's small, has low power needs and doesn't require special paper. It's only a matter of time before it get incorporated into devices like PDA's and Laptops and this is the first step. This model can both be used as a touchscreen/tablet as well as a digital note-taker/smartpen. With any luck we'll see a more viable and inexpensive version of the portable virtual keyboard using this technique. This one retails for around $100 but is currently only available in Japan and does not currently have Apple support. ...
Best of March 2009 - Everything USB
Everything USB - Gadgets, Wireless USB, USB 3.0 —
... Backup V.2 Corsair Flash Voyager Port - USB Dock Exists for Backup Purpose Aleratec 118 Flash Drive Copy TowerCameras Canon PowerShot D10 Waterproof Camera JVC Everio GZ-X900 YouTube Camcorder Casio EXILM EX-FS10 1000fps Slow-mo Sub-compact Camera Swim Mask 5MP Digicam Panasonic DMC-GH1 1080p Hybrid DSLRInput Devices Apple Keyboard Gets Even Slimmer SmartNav 4 - How Stephen Hawking Became the Quakemaster Elecom Scope Node Mouse USB Air Pen, ...
Contour Design Continues to Perfect its Novel Roller Mouse
Everything USB - Gadgets, Wireless USB, USB 3.0 —
... The first two larger models look large and blocky next to the Free. If a large wrist area is what you are looking for though the Free comes with snap-in wrist pads extending it to a similar size as the previous versions. If they turned out a keyboard version where the bar was at the top of the keyboard (with no F-key row) it might justify the high price tag of $219. At that price for the roller mouse alone they are might have to teach it a few more tricks. ...
ZCam 3D Webcam Brings Interactivity to Games, Apps to Follow
Everything USB - Gadgets, Wireless USB, USB 3.0 —
... and assistive technologies as well. The only major drawback is that this is still very speculative. The Xbox release will likely not happen until mid-2010 and the PC version would likely trail that release depending on its success. The best news however is the projected price. 3DV says that they are able to manufacture these units for the same price as regular web cams. The ability to stay under that all important $100 price-point is a major advantage for any new product. ...
Pioneer Demos 3D, Available 2 Day, in a USB Video Box
Everything USB - Gadgets, Wireless USB, USB 3.0 —
... Why? The display is geared towards a few niche markets which may take some time to develop. Video chatting and instant messaging is one. The device bears microphone and a pair of speakers, but no 3D camera. Digital modeling for medical and artistic uses are facilitated with the aid of motion sensors which allow you to physically interact with the 3D images. The most immediate use will likely be as a virtual catalog capable of letting potential buyers view and interact with products. Although the display is available now it only ships with a very simple 3D viewing program. The ...
