Misc

If you had a third arm, just what use would you put it to? Maybe this next product could be used to experiment with different possibilities

Adobe Photoshop is probably the most full featured image manipulation package on the market. The latest version is CS4 in fact there are two versions CS4 and Extended. Here I am looking at two books the first ‘for Dummies and the second Digital Classroom.

These four items are all tiny and each would fit in the pocket without a bulge. The first to give light, the second for those little important jobs, the third another torch but this charges using Solar power and lastly something to look after your digits.

As befits technology, its sphere of influence continues to spread through the use of different mediums. While wireless and cable connectivity continues to hold sway, sometimes these methods do not meet the need of users.

The needs of multimedia and telephony based applications tend to differ with regards to various settings. Sandberg believes it has a possible solution to circumvent this problem.

As one of the main means of communicating with the computer, the keyboard offers manufacturers the opportunity to devise various combinations of features.

Two more items from those clever people in Hong Kong. First a 3D optical mouse with a built in card reader and second a USB set of traffic lights, exactly what the latter does you will have to read on to find out.

Mobile phones, MP3 players (including the iPod) and other devices all need recharging from time to time – an easy task at home but not so easy when on your travels.

Hands-free mobile phone use comes in a range of styles including designer headsets.

Put together Bluetooth, a headset and a mobile phone and the result is hands-free communication.

A new wireless desktop set from Sandberg adds a recharging feature to the mix.

Yes it’s those people in Hong Kong again with two more unusual USB items. First a keyboard that is so small it will fit where no other keyboard will. Second an retro wireless microphone it is wireless but charges via a USB port.

Current global financial issues aside, and lets not mention some recent football performances and results, Kensington opened the New Year with a showcase featuring some of its new products at Chelsea Football Club’s almost palatial hospitality facilities.

As mobile devices tend to depend on memory cards of carious types, you do need the means to transfer any stored content to your computer.

Sometimes a product’s title gives you an excellent idea as to its functionality. However I am not sure this particular product falls into this category.

It is not always possible to map items together in perfect harmony. For a start this is not a computer mouse but a sanding device. The second item is a small tabletop Tripod ideal for anything (not only cameras) that need to be kept steady. They do have one thing in common they both work extremely well, also both make ideal ways of spending Christmas money.

With the pound seeming to fall a lot, these purchases need to be checked more carefully as you are buying in dollars. Here a keyboard ideal for limited space and second a dual slot MS ProDuo adapter to allow your Micro SD cards to be read from the same adapter on a single read.

Adding a more personal touch to interaction with your computer is often the main reason for using a headset.

Hands-free mobile communication is becoming a more popular judging by the number of people who appear to be talking to themselves as I walk past. Sometimes I feel tempted to join in the conversation.

Transferring notes and illustrations to your computer is the task undertaken by this next product supplied by Selwyn Electronics

While some prefer a shoulder bag for transporting their notebook, others plump for a backpack style of carrying.

Using resources that are renewable is advice we could all follow. Unfortunately sometimes the required resource is not always available.

The Navigon 2200 and 2210s are slimline 3.5inch screen GPS units which incorporate traffic information (TMC) and text-to-speech. They are identical with the exception that the 2210 maps cover Europe and not just the UK & Ireland.

Robots have always held a fascination for me ever since my school days. In that time robots have evolved. Here I'm looking at the latest consumer 'toy' Robot - the i-Sobot from Tomy.

Not every has or wants a home network set up yet would still like to use USB devices on more than one computer. Check out a possible solution.

While notebooks have the advantage of mobility, sometimes mains or battery power can be a problem area. A new adapter offers to help.

Is it a torch? Is it a camera? Is it a camcorder? Actually this device brings together all these three functions within a single unit.

These two products both have an ‘extra’ apart from the main job they are there to do. The mouse could be useful for those who need to work in confined spaces and the Multi Card reader might be useful for those who are worried about their appearance.

Around a year back I reviewed the original Altec Lansing Orbit. One year on the design has been revamped and I'm pleased to see that one of my few criticisms has been addressed.

According to Ugobe, the creator of the Pleo, this is the very first life-form they have created. While a claim to have actually created life may be a little bold, there's no denying some of Pleo's life-like characteristics.