As DVD playback made the PlayStation 2 more than just a game machine, hefty multi-media features make the PlayStation 3 an even more versatile home entertainment machine. Features such as video chat, internet access, digital photo viewing, and digital audio and video will likely make it the central component of your media set-up. Still, it is first and foremost a powerful gaming console.
Under the Hood
The PS3 features IBM's "Cell" processor and a co-developed Nvidia graphics processor that makes the system able to perform two trillion calculations per second. That makes the PlayStation 3 40 times faster than the PS2. Along with the traditional AV and composite connections, it also boasts an HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) port, which delivers uncompressed, unconverted digital picture and sound to compatible high-definition TV and projectors. The system is capable of 128-bit pixel precision and 1080p resolution for a full HD experience. This console also provides for a sound experience by supporting Dolby Digital 5.1, DTS 5.1, as well as Linear PCM 7.1. A pre-installed 40 GB hard disc drive allows you to save games as well as download content from the internet. Unlike the other models of the PlayStation 3, the 40GB does not offer backwards compatibility.
PlayStation 3: T
Features a wireless motion-sensitive controller
Eye of Judgment
Ratchet & Clank Future: Tools of Destruction Blu-Ray Is the New Way
Sony's PlayStation 3 games are encoded onto the Blu-Ray disc media format, which can hold six times as much data as traditional DVDs. This increase in capacity, combined with the awesome power of its processor and graphics card, promises mind-blowing games once developers have learned how to fully harness the new console's power. The PS3 will also support CD-ROM, CD-RW, DVD, DVD-ROM, DVD-R, DVD+R formats.
Sensational Controller
New gamers intuitively move the controller while playing, even though that movement has traditionally had no relation to what's going on in the game. Sony has picked up on this tendency and is using it to bring a new level of control to the PS3. Inside the controller is a high-precision sixaxis sensing system that accurately detects fine movements in pitch, roll, and yaw, as well as three dimensions of movement. This means that future PS3 games will be controlled by the movements of your hands rather than just your thumbs. For example, you might be able to steer a car by holding the controller like a steering wheel.
While the PS3 controller looks much like its Dual Shock predecessors, it will lack the force-feedback vibration since that would only interfere with the sensing system. It uses Bluetooth 2.0 wireless technology and can support wireless controllers. It's a hot-swappable system, so if your controller is running low on power, just pause your game and connect a USB 2.0 cable. You can continue playing while your controller recharges automatically.
A Slew of New Games
A whole host of game publishers back the PS3. Current and future titles for the system, include The Eye of Judgment, Ratchet & Clank Future: Tools of Destruction, Final Fantasy XIII, Metal Gear Solid 4, Devil May Cry 4, Tekken 6, and Heavenly Sword.
Online
Sony has stated that the PS3 will have similar online connectivity and services as the next generation of Xbox Live. Calling it "an always on, always connected device," SCEI's chief technical officer Masa Chatani said the PS3 would be constantly in touch with a "PlayStation World" network "fundamentally based on community, communication commerce, and content." Technically, the infrastructure is there to make that connection. The PS3 supports 10BASE-T, 100BASE-TX, 1000BASE-T Ethernet, as well as IEEE 802.11 b/g wireless networking protocols.
Columbia Pictures Spider-Man 3 (Blu-ray)
Your friendly neighborhood web-slinger is back, only this time his sunny outlook has become partially overcast in the third chapter of director Sam Raimi's Spider-Man saga. Astrange black entity from another world bonds with Peter Parker and causes inner turmoil as he contends with new villains, temptations, and revenge.
Package Includes:
Sony Playstation 3 Game System
40GB Hard Drive
Wireless Controller
Power Adapter
USB Cable
A/V Cable
Ethernet Cable
Manuals
by http://geek-seeker.blogspot.com/
August 1, 2008
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Navigating the city with the iPhone
While most phones are touting their ability to navigate you from place to place by car, it seems that a relatively untapped market is for navigating from place to place by foot.
On a recent trip to NYC I found myself in need of some navigational assistance. Even though NYC is a grid, I’m forever directionally challenged and always find myself walking at least a block in the wrong direction. Enter the iPhone 3G.
I’ve tried to use other mobile phone’s GPS applications in the past but they never seem to be able to map me in real-time the way I need. Thanks to the iPhone and its ability to zoom in and out of the map, as well as overlay with satellite imagery via its built-in Google Maps application, I emerged from the train station, launched the application and was immediately shown not only where I am on the map, but also where I need to go. This led to the most walking I’ve done in the city in a long time. Normally I hop a cab and get shuttled around or take the subway. This time I enjoyed walking 20-30 minutes at a time, all while being directed by my iPhone.
The only drawback I found so far is that the directions aren’t true walking directions. I’m hoping that the functionality appears on the iPhone soon, though, since the web version of Google Maps now features a beta of walking directions.
Fast forward to the future where my calendar communicates to Google Maps on my iPhone and I don’t even have to think about where I’m going to next, or how to get there. It’s definitely getting closer to my vision of the perfect world.
Have you enjoyed a GPS-assisted experience? Share your experience at geekseeker1@gmail.com
July 31, 2008
Get Bathed with Light
Blue light changes to red when the water heats up!
If you're like us, you have learned to flex your schedule to avoid the rush hour of your local city. Some of us get up super early. It's dark, then, and we smell. So we shower because we care about our coworkers. But turning on the bathroom light is too much for our weary eyes and many times we step into the shower before it has warmed up. In a word: it sucks. But the Geek Gods have smiled on us all, when they blessed us with the LED Shower Light.
The LED Shower Light is a brilliant idea. It installs to a standard shower pipe in mere minutes. When you turn the shower on, the water powers a turbine and the LED Shower Light...well, lights up! Blue let's you know the water is chilly. When the water warms up to 89° F (32° C), the light changes to red. Now you can step in and not freeze your giblets off. And you don't even need to turn on the light now, because your whole shower glows. It makes for a much nicer morning, trust us. Oh, and if you are the adventurous type, it also makes showers a little more fun for two. Just saying, is all.
LED Shower Light
Blue light means the water is cold; Red light means it has warmed up to 89° F (32° C).
No batteries needed - powered by internal turbine.
Installs in minutes to standard (3/4") shower pipes.
Includes a Flow Regulator that limits maximum water flow to 2.5 gallons per minute at 80 psi (might affect Shower Light performance depending on your water pressure).
The Future of OCD
Each keychain device has 8 rubbery little "bubble" buttons. They have a pretty close tactile feel to actual bubble wrap. Guess what happens when you push one? That's right, you hear a little pop. In a nutshell, that is the simple beauty of the electronic bubble wrap keychain. But there is one bonus, and here's where the OCD can kick in a little. Every 100th "pop" is not a pop at all, but a silly sound: a boing, a bark, a rude noise, etc. And since you can easily pop (pun intended) the keychain in your pocket, you'll always have bubble wrap when you need it most (you know, like when your boss starts talking).
About the iPhone Bluetooth Headset
Enjoy wireless convenience and crystal-clear audio when talking on your iPhone. The iPhone Bluetooth Headset features a single button that lets you make and receive phone calls simply and intuitively. And the innovative design is sure to turn a few heads.
Features
Up to 5.5 hours of talk time; up to 72 hours of standby time*
Lightweight earpiece for a secure, comfortable fit in left or right ear
Convenient autopairing with iPhone
Stylish anodized aluminum casing
Specifications
Weight: 0.23 ounce (6.5 grams)
Dimensions: 2.0 by 0.5 by 0.2 inches (50.1 x 12.3 x 5.0 mm)
Talk time: Up to 5.5 hours1
Standby time: Up to 72 hours1
Range: Up to 33 feet (10 meters)
Battery: Rechargeable lithium-ion2
Charging time: Around 1.5 hours
User interface: Single button and bicolor LED
Wearing style: Right or left ear
Supported profiles: Hands-free in Bluetooth 2.0 + EDR
About the iPhone Bluetooth Travel Cable
This handy cable does double duty: It syncs and charges your iPhone or iPod, and it charges your iPhone Bluetooth Headset. Just plug it into a computer or an Apple USB Power Adapter.
1. Talk and Standby Times: Testing conducted by Apple in June 2007 using preproduction iPhone Bluetooth Headsets, iPhones, and software. Battery life depends on signal strength, usage, and many other factors. Battery tests are conducted using specific iPhone Bluetooth Headset and iPhone units; actual results may vary.
2. Battery is not user-replaceable. Battery has limited recharge cycles. Battery life and charge cycles vary by use and settings. See www.apple.com/batteries for more information. For information about disposal and recycling, see www.apple.com/environment/recycling.
ipone,intenet and more
Introducing iPhone 3G. With fast 3G wireless technology, GPS mapping, support for enterprise features like Microsoft Exchange, and the new App Store, iPhone 3G puts even more features at your fingertips. And like the original iPhone, it combines three products in one — a revolutionary phone, a widescreen iPod, and a breakthrough Internet device with rich HTML email and a desktop-class web browser. iPhone 3G. It redefines what a mobile phone can do — again.
Tap into calls.
Tap any phone number in Contacts, Favorites, an email, an SMS text message — or almost any other application — to make a call. If you have a lot of contacts, use the search feature to quickly find specific names. iPhone also makes it easy to talk to more than one person at the same time. With a tap, you can switch between calls or create a conference call.
Make contact.
Building your iPhone address book is simple. Contacts sync via iTunes each time you connect iPhone to your computer. You can even add contact information directly from Maps and SMS messages with just a few taps.
Answer in a pinch.
The stereo headset that comes with iPhone features a high-performance microphone — fitted with a windscreen for added clarity — that also serves as a Send/End button you pinch to answer or end calls.
See your voicemail.
Listen to your fourth voicemail message without listening to the three before it. Visual Voicemail shows you a list of all your messages — and who they’re from — so you can play them in any order you please.
Apple iPod touch Digital Media Player
The built-in wireless lets you surf the web as if you were on your desktop at home. Since most places and airports offer free wi-fi, you can check email and scores on Safari, and be able to see regular websites, not text only or 'mobi' versions.
PROS: small, thin, widescreen, built-in wi-fi and Safari browser.
Product Description
The revolutionary technology that made iPhone a hit is now on one amazing iPod. Music, Video, Photos and Websites in 8GB and 16GB models: Touch your music in Cover Flow and watch video on a stunning, widescreen display. Browse the web with Safari and watch YouTube videos on the first-ever Wi-Fi iPod. Search, preview, and buy songs from the iTunes Wi-Fi Music Store on iPod touch.
Features
Supported Digital Audio Standards: AAC, AIFF, Audible, MP3, MP3 VBR, WAV
Additional Features: Games, Personal Address Book, Sleep Timer, Upgradable Firmware, World Clock
Details
Size of Display: 3.5 inch
Display Features: Battery Level, Elapsed Time, ID3 Tag Info, Playlist / Table of Contents, Recharging
Digital Storage Media: 16 GB (Built-in Memory)
PC Interface Supported: USB 2.0, Wi-Fi
Battery Run Time: 22 hrs.
Battery Type: Internal Battery, Rechargeable via USB cable
Dimensions (W X D X H): 2.4 in. x 0.31 in. x 4.3 in.
Weight: 4.2 oz.
MPN: MA627LL/A
A Fem-bot that Reads Ancient Novels “…smashing baby!”
Whether its Princess Amidala-bot or a Murasaki-bot, depending on what you are into, this is one of the coolest useless robot functions ever. Like me, you may also enjoy a good Japanese audio version of an ancient Japanese Novel.
Also like me, you may have the deep desire to have Japanese female-ish robots read you your ancient Japanese Novels. Well your dream has arrived. The gear geeks over at Kyoto University’s Robo-Garage have assembled a design by Takahashi Tomotaka that might possibly be the most Japanese product ever. Standing a most shy foot high, this robot will read to you Murasaki Shikibu’s “The Tale of Genji” (often considered the oldest novel in existence). And courtesy of the built-in MP3 player, this baby will act out the story as good as the best Disney animatronics.
Designer: Takahashi Tomotaka [ Via: DVICE & CrunchGear ]
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