Siafu is a blind species of ant found in central Africa, and has now been adopted as the name for a concept PC for the visually impaired.
Designed by Jonathan Lucas, the keyboard is composed of Magneclay, an oil based synthetic agent that possesses limitless morphing capabilities. Great concept, but unfortunately, not only does Magneclay not yet exist, it might be physically impossible.
Siafu - by Jonathan Lucas via Yanko Design
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Steve Ballmer on the Fifth Computing RevolutionFrom: feeds.feedburner.com
Post Date: 2008-03-05 00:20:35
Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer gave the opening speech at CeBIT 2008, which is billed as the world’s largest computer expo.
The theme of Ballmer’ 3008-word keynote speech was the incipient 5th computer revolution underway now, which will utilize expanded processing power, huge amounts of storage, ubiquitous broadband networks, natural UI, and screens everywhere to transform and improve many facets of life including personal empowerment, social interaction as well as global matters...
more Noahpad UMPCFrom: feeds.feedburner.com
Post Date: 2008-03-04 23:08:32
E-Lead Electronic launched it’s small-ish Noahpad UMPC late last year, made its debut at CES 2008 and the thing is making an appearance at CeBIT 2008.
The Noahpad has a 7-inch LED-backlit screen, runs on Ubuntu 7.10, 512MB memory, a 30GB HDD, a 0.3MP camera and 802.11 b/g for wireless. It positions itself as a 2nd, pocket jighly-portable computer at 2/3 the size of the EeePC and weighing 800 grams. It’s also foldable through 360 degrees into laptop or palmtop modes.
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more Dell Rugged Notebook - XFR-D630From: feeds.feedburner.com
Post Date: 2008-03-04 20:56:26
Dell launches the Latitude XFR D630, a ruggedized notebook that’s 23% more rugged than the wimpy Panasonic CF-30.
Conforms to MIL-STD 810F so you just know its got to be good for those tough budget meetings at the office.
Dell Latitude XFR D630 Fully-Rugged Notebook - Dell spec sheet
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