Smart Q7 Internet Tablet

Here's something that looks pretty inviting...a portable, wireless Internet tablet ("webpad"). Built in China, this new product from Smartdevice is expected to be commercially available in the weeks ahead. With an expected price list of $190, this 250gram - 7" touchscreen tablet will be an "impulse" purchase that let's you surf the internet from the comfort of your couch, bed, the bus, or the airport.  Here are the specs:

• Processor: Sansumg ARM S3C6410 Processor 667MHz
  
• Screen size: 7-inch Touch-lens screen,800 X480 pixels
  
• Memory: 128MB DDR RAM
  
• Storage: 1GB Flash Memory
  
• Operating System: Ubuntu Linux
  
• Language: Chinese/English/German/French/Portuguese
  
• Memory card slot supporting up to 32GB microSD memory cards
  
• Wireless: supports WiFi 802.11b/g, Bluetooth
  
• Connectivity: 2.0 USB HOST supported to connect the high-speed EDGE, HSDPA network adapter or mobile phone
  
• Weight: 250g
  
• Battery: 4500mAH
  
• Warranty: One year
  

For more information, click here

The First Apple Trojan

Symantec recently confirmed that the first "pure" Mac Trojan had taken control of around 1000 computers.  Nicknamed iBotNet the piece of malicious code is embedded in pirated versions of the very popular Apple Works '09 and Adobe Photoshop CS4.  Although a first, Symantec said that there isn't really anything to be worried about as iBotNet has seized control of very few computers, compared to some of the more famous Trojans such as Conficker or CRYZIP.

The Intersection of Science Fiction and Green.

The car you see above may look like one of the many GM or Toyota prototypes that are still many years away from production but  in fact, this one is already on the road (in California.)  With an amazing 100 miles per charge (8 hours for a full charge) you might be thinking the Aptera is some million dollar one off wonder car but in fact, it costs a mere $20,000.  Pretty amazing considering it has: driver and passenger airbags, back up cameras, LED interior and exterior lights, RFID (radio frequency ID) key fob, Solar panel assisted climate control and GPS touch screen navigation all rolled into one 1500lbs package.  As good as this may sound however, I think the design of the Aptera is too much of a step forward on the design front.  I think the auto industry needs to ease into electric cars by using more conventinal design like the Toyota Prius or the Honda Civic Hybrid.   Although the radical design may not be the best, I do like the name Aptera which means a sort of wingless flight. 

High Tech Faucet

---

Dvice.com recently posted a weird and wacky article on the ihouse faucet, a peculiar piece of hardware controlled with a touch screen.  Using internal lights, the faucet can also display the temperature of the water by changing the colour of its lights. You can also check your email, the weather, or your calendar via the screen.  For a more comprehensive article visit dvice.com