Jul 04, 2007 04:42 PM
Autodesk Inventor Student Design Contest Grand Prize Winner
Source: Autodesk
This wheelchair for the 21st century was designed as an entry for a contest organized by Technische Universiteit Eindhoven in the Netherlands. The wheelchair is designed to be driven by muscular force. Thanks to the employment of a gyroscope, mounted underneath the seat, the wheelchair can remain vertical while only using two wheels. The wheelchair has a set of gearings mounted on both 26" diameter wheels. The frame consists of two flat springs that are connected to a hard gyroscope box and through a liner guide to the seat's hard frame. The seat is connected to the liner guide by a set of clips.
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Jul 04, 2007 04:26 PM
Olympus EVOLT E-410 Review at DCResource
Source: dcresource.com
DCResource has a review of the Olympus EVOLT-E410 and writes, "In some ways, the Olympus EVOLT E-410 reminds me of the Pentax K10D. Both cameras are capable of taking great photos, but you'll need to adjust some settings first. It would've been nice had Olympus not applied so much noise reduction at the default settings, but at least there's a way around that. Once you've done that -- and maybe adjusted the color saturation -- you'll find the E-410 to a be a good entry-level digital SLR with a handy (but imperfect) live view feature, dust reduction, and snappy performance. I personally would spend the extra $100 for the EVOLT E-510, which is larger and easier to hold, and it has built-in image stabilization as well. Whichever one you choose, both of these new EVOLTs are worth a look."
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Jul 04, 2007 04:10 PM
Sigma SD14 Review at CNET
Source: CNET
CNET has a review of the Sigma SD14: "While noise is often more noticeable in the darker parts of the grayscale in most cameras, the Sigma spreads its noise out more evenly amongst the colors. Also, the noise tends to manifest itself as off-color blotches with less defined edges than the speckles that appear in most other SLRs. ... Given this camera's bizarre performance, I suggest you don't use it above ISO 400. This severely limits its usefulness. If you're only intending to use this camera below ISO 400, for studio portraits, or perhaps for landscapes or infrared photography, then you may want to consider the Sigma SD14. However, even then that probably wouldn't make sense, since there are many other cameras that are available for the same price or less that can provide just as good, or better performance and image quality."
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Jul 04, 2007 07:26 AM
iPhone vs. Windows Mobile
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Jun 29, 2007 05:35 AM
Pentax K100D Super
The K100D Super’s sophisticated SAFOX VIII auto-focus system has 11 sensor points (with nine cross-type sensors in the middle) to automatically capture off centre subjects in crisp focus. By combining 6.1 effective megapixels with a high-performance imaging engine and advanced image-processing technologies, the K100D Super is designed to produce beautiful true-to-life images that are rich in gradation. In addition, it boasts a choice of two finishing touches of “natural” or “bright” to create a distinctive atmosphere and an Auto Picture mode for effortless point and shoot photography.
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Jun 26, 2007 06:43 PM
Canon EOS 1D Mark III Review at PopPhoto
Source: popphoto.com
PopPhoto has a review of the Canon EOS 1D Mark III: "The Canon EOS 1D Mark III packs an impressive mix of
features and functions into a rock-solid pro body. Image quality is
first-rate at low ISOs and it pushes the envelope with its high ISO
performance -- managing noise while maintaining resolution very well.
It ups the ante in terms of autofocusing speed and range, ISO range,
LCD screen size and live preview, and of course, that world-beating 10
fps burst rate. We expected something big from Canon this year, as the
company celebrated its 70th anniversary and 20 years of the EOS system.
It delivered a real winner with the Canon EOS 1D Mark III."
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Jun 25, 2007 08:27 PM
Sun Red solar motorbike with snail shell shape
Source: sun-red.com
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Jun 25, 2007 08:22 PM
Making music with an F1 engine
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Jun 25, 2007 08:20 PM
Jetpack: is it real?
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Jun 25, 2007 08:19 PM
General Electric G1 Review at Megapixel
Source: megapixel.net
Megapixel has a review of the General Electric G1: "While the G1 will satisfy the needs of many point and
shoot users, it does face some stiff competition from companies whose
name is more readily associated with photography than GE. The G1 is a
debut camera, and its descendants may well develop into more impressive
and feature-rich cameras over time. But at this time, however, the list
prices currently indicated by some retailers may make it a tough sell
amongst well-informed camera buyers."
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Autodesk Inventor Student Design Contest Grand Prize Winner
Source: Autodesk
This wheelchair for the 21st century was designed as an entry for a contest organized by Technische Universiteit Eindhoven in the Netherlands. The wheelchair is designed to be driven by muscular force. Thanks to the employment of a gyroscope, mounted underneath the seat, the wheelchair can remain vertical while only using two wheels. The wheelchair has a set of gearings mounted on both 26" diameter wheels. The frame consists of two flat springs that are connected to a hard gyroscope box and through a liner guide to the seat's hard frame. The seat is connected to the liner guide by a set of clips.
(0) Your comment | Continue reading (...)
Jul 04, 2007 04:26 PM
Olympus EVOLT E-410 Review at DCResource
Source: dcresource.com
DCResource has a review of the Olympus EVOLT-E410 and writes, "In some ways, the Olympus EVOLT E-410 reminds me of the Pentax K10D. Both cameras are capable of taking great photos, but you'll need to adjust some settings first. It would've been nice had Olympus not applied so much noise reduction at the default settings, but at least there's a way around that. Once you've done that -- and maybe adjusted the color saturation -- you'll find the E-410 to a be a good entry-level digital SLR with a handy (but imperfect) live view feature, dust reduction, and snappy performance. I personally would spend the extra $100 for the EVOLT E-510, which is larger and easier to hold, and it has built-in image stabilization as well. Whichever one you choose, both of these new EVOLTs are worth a look."(0) Your comment | Continue reading (...)
Jul 04, 2007 04:10 PM
Sigma SD14 Review at CNET
Source: CNET
CNET has a review of the Sigma SD14: "While noise is often more noticeable in the darker parts of the grayscale in most cameras, the Sigma spreads its noise out more evenly amongst the colors. Also, the noise tends to manifest itself as off-color blotches with less defined edges than the speckles that appear in most other SLRs. ... Given this camera's bizarre performance, I suggest you don't use it above ISO 400. This severely limits its usefulness. If you're only intending to use this camera below ISO 400, for studio portraits, or perhaps for landscapes or infrared photography, then you may want to consider the Sigma SD14. However, even then that probably wouldn't make sense, since there are many other cameras that are available for the same price or less that can provide just as good, or better performance and image quality."
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Jul 04, 2007 07:26 AM
iPhone vs. Windows Mobile
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Jun 29, 2007 05:35 AM
Pentax K100D Super
The K100D Super’s sophisticated SAFOX VIII auto-focus system has 11 sensor points (with nine cross-type sensors in the middle) to automatically capture off centre subjects in crisp focus. By combining 6.1 effective megapixels with a high-performance imaging engine and advanced image-processing technologies, the K100D Super is designed to produce beautiful true-to-life images that are rich in gradation. In addition, it boasts a choice of two finishing touches of “natural” or “bright” to create a distinctive atmosphere and an Auto Picture mode for effortless point and shoot photography.
(0) Your comment | Continue reading (...)
Jun 26, 2007 06:43 PM
Canon EOS 1D Mark III Review at PopPhoto
Source: popphoto.com
PopPhoto has a review of the Canon EOS 1D Mark III: "The Canon EOS 1D Mark III packs an impressive mix of
features and functions into a rock-solid pro body. Image quality is
first-rate at low ISOs and it pushes the envelope with its high ISO
performance -- managing noise while maintaining resolution very well.
It ups the ante in terms of autofocusing speed and range, ISO range,
LCD screen size and live preview, and of course, that world-beating 10
fps burst rate. We expected something big from Canon this year, as the
company celebrated its 70th anniversary and 20 years of the EOS system.
It delivered a real winner with the Canon EOS 1D Mark III."(0) Your comment | Continue reading (...)
Jun 25, 2007 08:27 PM
Sun Red solar motorbike with snail shell shape
Source: sun-red.com
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Jun 25, 2007 08:22 PM
Making music with an F1 engine
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Jun 25, 2007 08:20 PM
Jetpack: is it real?
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Jun 25, 2007 08:19 PM
General Electric G1 Review at Megapixel
Source: megapixel.net
Megapixel has a review of the General Electric G1: "While the G1 will satisfy the needs of many point and
shoot users, it does face some stiff competition from companies whose
name is more readily associated with photography than GE. The G1 is a
debut camera, and its descendants may well develop into more impressive
and feature-rich cameras over time. But at this time, however, the list
prices currently indicated by some retailers may make it a tough sell
amongst well-informed camera buyers."(0) Your comment | Continue reading (...)
