Ultimate Gadgets

 

By:

 

Nairit Adhikary

MS (Cyber Law and Information Security)-2010

Indian Institute of Information Technology - Allahabad

 

 

 

India in the Urge of making the cheapest Tablet PC:

 

 

 

 

It was high time India jumped on the low-cost tablet and it happened! Human Resource Development Minister Mr. Kapil Sibal announced it, and described it as a dream project. The tablet is intended for children from the primary to university level. With a package pricing approaching 35 USD, and finally to cost even less, it seems economical as well. Researchers with the Indian Institute of Technology and the Indian Institute of Science are behind the making of the little tablet.

In a tablet form-factor and using an Android OS, the cost should remain low while offering a wide range of functionality. The device is said to support video conferencing, viewing a wide selection of video and image files, word processing, de/compressing files, full Internet browsing with Javascript and Flash, wireless communications, and remote device management. That’s a lot of features for a device that’s intended to sell for as low as 35 USD.

The technical specification is that it has all the basic features, including a built-in touch key board, a 2 GB RAM memory, Wi-Fi connectivity, USB ports and is powered by a 2-watt system for use in power deficit areas can also run on solar power, besides the battery operated system support functions like video web conferencing facility, and multimedia content viewing.

Web Link: http://gadgets.ndtv.com/photo.aspx?pagenum=10&ID=7920&#talk

“Wipe it out” A secure Hard Disk to Protect Data by Traceless Deletion.

 

Wipe! That is the name for the new Toshiba technology which helps hard disk drives wipe entirely of all sensitive information once the device is powered down.

In addition to sensitive data stored on client personal computers and removable storage devices, many organizations realize that security of “data at rest” must also extend to document images stored on the hard disk drives within copier and printer systems. Toshiba’s innovative new Wipe Technology provides advanced storage security features to enable systems makers to transparently and automatically secure private data on office copiers, printers and other types of business imaging systems.

The best part of this technology is that it works not only for one’s hard disk drive but also for one’s  printers and copiers. Power down the devices and it forgets whatever it had in its memory. One  really don’t have to worry about leaving traces from now onwards.

Web Link: http://www.gadgetlite.com/2010/08/11/toshiba-wipe-auto-deletes-encrypted/

 

Flip SlideHD camera..a camera with a difference.

 

 

 

 

                                                                                               

 

Pure Digital Technologies spawned a revolution in 2007 with its first Flip Video pocket camcorder, which made it quick, cheap and easy for anyone to shoot and upload digital clips to the web.

 

The latest version, the $280 Flip SlideHD, offers improved playback while retaining the simplicity that made the original a hit. But the finicky touch controls and higher price may make it a harder sell than cheaper models that can do many of the same things.

 

Now sold by Cisco Systems Inc., which bought Pure Digital last year, the SlideHD sports a touch screen that slides into an upright position. It also has a headphone jack so one can watch video on the go without disturbing others.

 

The SlideHD's screen, 3-inches diagonally, is quite larger than those on other available models, which have 1.5-inch and 2-inch screens. One can't use the whole screen as a viewfinder when shooting videos, however, as the bottom portion is taken over by the SlideHD's touch-screen controls.

 

Like earlier flip cameras, the SlideHD has a few simple options for making and playing back videos. There a big, red "record" button, along with controls for volume, zooming and other features.

 

Although the touch-enabled buttons seemed like a cool idea, they were often tricky to control.
When one wanted to share his videos with friends, or just play them back for himself, he could simply slide the screen up. The main body of the camera acts as a kickstand for the screen. The screen is not very bright or sharp, but it was nice to have a bigger screen for viewing compared with previous Flip cameras.

 

In this sharing mode, one could swipe through different videos and folders with a finger and choose one to view. During playback, one had to press down on the screen for a while to get options for volume, fast-forwarding and rewinding.

 

One other potentially useful addition: The SlideHD is the first Flip camera with a headphone jack. It could be useful for playing videos while on the go.

 

There's plenty of storage space. The camera can record four hours of high-definition video, or store up to 12 hours of lower-quality videos on the device. The SlideHD's rechargeable battery lasts up to two hours.

 

It was also easy to plug the camera into computer via its built-in USB dongle and use the included FlipShare software to snip clips, stitch them together into longer videos and share them online. One can also grab still photos from videos with the software.

 

Web Link:

http://gadgets.ndtv.com/shownews.aspx?id=GADEN20100138291&Sec=REVIEWS

 

 

 

Kindle 6 Display Global Wireless:

 

 

 

Simple to use, No computer required:

Unlike most electronic devices, Kindle is simple. Kindle is wireless and ready to use right out of the box? No setup, no cables, no software to install, no computer required.

Ergonomic Design:

Kindle is easy to hold and read. It was designed with long-form reading in mind. When reading for long periods of time, people naturally shift positions and often like to read with one hand. Kindle's page-turning buttons are located on both sides, allowing one to read and turn pages comfortably with one hand from any position.

Precise 5-Way Controller:

Kindle has an easy-to-use 5-way controller, enabling precise on-screen navigation for selecting text to highlight or looking up words.

Long Battery Life-Read for days without recharging:

With Kindle's long battery life, one can read on a single charge for up to 1 week with wireless on. Turn wireless off and read for up to 2 weeks. Battery life will vary based on wireless usage, such as shopping the Kindle Store and downloading content. In low-coverage areas or in EDGE/GPRS-only coverage, wireless usage will consume battery power more quickly.

Charge via USB:

Kindle ships with a U.S. power adapter and a micro-USB cable for charging the Kindle from a computer USB port. The U.S. power adapter supports voltages 100V-240V.

Wireless Access With Whispernet Get Books in as Little as 60 Seconds:

Whispernet utilizes Amazon's optimized technology plus a high-speed data network to enable one to wirelessly search, discover, and download content on the go. One’s books and periodicals are delivered via Whispernet in less than 60 seconds. And unlike Wi-Fi, one never has to hunt for a hotspot. Wireless download times can vary based on 3G or EDGE/GPRS coverage, signal strength, and file size. See wireless coverage map for availability.

Global Coverage:

Uses GSM technology-the most popular mobile wireless standard-with wireless coverage in over 100 countries.

Travel the Globe with kindle:

Travel the globe and still get books in under 60 seconds. Download books wirelessly in over 100 countries around the world, such as Australia,Hong Kong, Germany, Japan, Norway, Spain, South Africa, the United Kingdom (UK), and many others. One can stay in touch with news from home by having newspaper and magazine subscriptions delivered wirelessly while travelling.

Holds over 1,500 books:

The ultimate travel companion, Kindle weighs 10.2 ounces and holds up to 1,500 books. No longer pick and choose which books fit in one’s carry-on.

Automatic library backup: Re-download books wirelessly:

Books one purchase from the Kindle Store is backed up online in Kindle book library at Amazon.com. One can wirelessly re-download books available in the library. This allows one to make room for new titles on the Kindle.

Web Link: http://gadgets.ndtv.com/spec.aspx?Prodid=9110

 

 

Handheld Data Recovery Lab:

 

 

 

Designed by the best data recovery engineers in the business, the PSIClone is the device chosen by forensic investigators to reconstruct "unrecoverable" data. Functionality includes Cloning, Imaging, Secure Erasing and much more.

MORE ABOUT THE PSIClone

• Provides a built-in write blocker to protect the integrity of the data on the source drive.
• The disk cloning function creates a forensic copy of the source drive.
• Includes MD5 hash calculation.
• Drive imaging creates a file or set of files representing the entire structure and file system of a source drive.
• Creates image files of 700 MB, 1 GB or 2GB depending on user preferences.
• Formats the destination drive with a FAT32 file system so files can be used with other PC based forensic tools.
• User-configurable error handling capabilities offer unique options when working with troubled drives
• Built-in, non-destructive HDD diagnostics tool helps to identify drive issues quickly.

• Saves custom configurations in non-volatile memory
• Automatically detects and uses maximum drive transfer capability
• Portable and easy to setup
• Easy to read menus
• 16x2 backlit LCD screen
• Native SATA & PATA interfaces
• Included AC/DC power supply
• Robust Error Handling

 

 

 

Price: $1,999.00

Web Link: http://www.forensicpc.com/proddetail.asp?prod=PSICLONE

 

 

Genius unfurls MousePen M508 and M508W

 

 

Digital tablets have become indispensable tools for designers, illustrators and animators. Enriching the portfolio further, Genius has come up with an attractive line of digital tablets, the MousePen M508 and MousePen M508W. These tablets claim to be Genius’ first to feature enhanced wireless capabilities.

The MousePen M508 and M508W bundle up advanced multimedia functions that could up lift creativity levels. The devices offer high resolution thereby making it suitable for professional designers. The MousePen M508 comes equipped with creative touch-pad that scrolls zooms in and out, and features brush control options.

Alluring users with 5″ x 8″ dimensions, the tablets subsume Photoshop CS4 Extended for Windows, 13 programmable keys, four express keys, a wireless Bluetooth mouse and a cordless pen with 1024-level pressure sensitivity for all shapes and thickness control. The convenience levels are amplified as the new MousePen tablets are compatible with Windows 7 and Macs.

The MousePen M508 can be snapped for $149 (approx Rs. 6,943) and MousePen M508W for $199 (approx Rs. 9,273).

Web Link: http://www.techgadgets.in/tablet-pcs/2010/14/genius-unfurls-mousepen-m508-and-m508w/