I don’t care much for the green PC segment, as low power consumption usually equates to low CPU power production, but this one is pretty nifty. First of all, it’s so energy efficient, with its AMD Athlon X2 Dual-core Processor, that it only takes up 45 watts, and can be powered by an optional solar panel. It’s the quietest Thinkcenter PC ever, smaller than the last gen by 25%, and weighs under 8 pounds. It also an “EPEAT Gold rated PC” and Energy star 4.0 compliant, but that doesn’t really mean anything to any of us who would use such a machine. $399, and designed for office drones, but man, solar powered PC? I’m stoked.
A61e Machine type USFF: 6417, 6418, 6449, 6453
Processor
energy efficient AMD SemprontM
energy efficient AMD AthlontM X2 Dual-core Processor
Preloaded operating system1
Genuine Microsoft Windows Vista® Business 32
Genuine Microsoft Windows® XP Professional
DOS […]
Original post by Brian Lam
Yes, the Philips Prestigo SR-M8015 remote control is morbidly obese — but it’s got a great personality. The giant two-handed remote control features up to 15 components, includes a configurable color LCD screen and even has a his/her option that allows users to quickly switch from porn to Oprah to porn again without much hassle.
The mammoth tablet remote will include chrome and “hot-stamped” detailing. The device is expected to be out in a couple of months and should retail somewhere between $100-$150 dollars. It can also, in times of trouble, be used as a raft. [UberGizmo via RemoteShoppe]
Original post by Yuri Baranovsky
The Troja Arc Lamp is so gorgeous it’s practically edible. The huge, arcing lamp is designed by Germany’s hansandfranz studio and uses hundreds of individual LEDs in an adjustable aluminum frame to create a soft, unobtrusive glow. There is no information yet as to whether the Troja Arc will be available any time soon (or at all), the only thing that’s known is that it’s a must-have if you’re a brooding, warehouse-living artist with obscene amounts of space and a flare for the dramatic. [HansandFranz via TechnaBob]
Original post by Yuri Baranovsky
Seriously, do I really need a CD player on top of a mini fridge? Is it that much harder to bring out a boombox or an iPod speaker dock? If I were living in 1998, I might be impressed by the mini plug line out, because I could hook up my shiny new minidisc player to it. But that’s still pretty questionable. If I were going to kick down $263, it wouldn’t be on this. Luckily, only the UK has to deal with this monstrosity. [Gadget Box via Crave]
Original post by Adrian Covert
A portal to mobile-configured Web sites is all you get with Frog.
(Credit: CNET Networks)
From the many positive announcements written about Frog since May 2007, a fresh, interesting approach to accessing the mobile Web shouldn’t have exceeded expectations, especially six months after the initial release. After all, GeekSugar, MobileCrunch, and The Boy Genius Report all gave Frog nods as a viable home page alternative. After trying it out for myself, all I saw of Frog were warts.
Unlike traditional browser solutions that optimize page viewing, Frog adopts a portal model for accessing the Web. Nine quick-launch buttons each take you to a Web site optimized for mobile viewing.
While creating a Frog account online, users can add button icons for favorite sites from scores of options (good.) Four, to be exact. The other five slots are chosen for you and won’t budge if you try to swap them out (bad.) However, it might […]
Original post by Jessica Dolcourt