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Tokyoflash presents Rogue watch

Nerd Beach is obviously fond of Tokyoflash watches, just for the fact that they present common data in odd but interesting ways (not to mention that the watch can be really hard to read for anyone that does not know how to read it). The latest is out, and it is called "Rogue".

The Rogue features an LCD screen that will also glow an eerie green when the button is pushed. The time is represented by concentric blocks, and the stainless steel construction makes it a well-wearing watch. According to Tokyoflash,

Once mastered, navigating the time is simple, but creates a sense of mystique to the uninformed. The outer ring of small dots represents minutes, every fifth dot being slightly smaller to distinguish five minute groups. The ring of large blocks represents rough minutes, the position of the gap indicating approximate minutes. The inner ring of blocks represents hours, the position of the gap in the ring showing the current hour as on a clock face.

The Tokyoflash Rogue costs about $154, and you can find it on the Tokyoflash website.

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Notebook features split keyboard that opens for second monitor and touchscreen

Greg Chaffins

Now this is a unique keyboard, and just when I thought I had seen them all. The Ergonomic Dual Screen Split Keyboard Notebook Personal Computer will not win any awards for a short name, but it certainly should for having a unique design. The keyboard on the notebook computer slides open, revealing a small LCD touchscreen monitor. (And to be fair, the model shown does have a simple name, called “the Executive”.

The split design not only gives you a second monitor and touch screen capabilities, it also works to keep your wrists in a more neutral position. So you can have keyboard and touchscreen too. The second screen acts as an independent Windows desktop, even supporting pen-based input capability.

The patents for the computer date back to 1994, but the website states “Shipping in 2008”. However, I have my doubts that the notebook will see the light of day any time soon, especially since the website also states, “These Patents are for sale”, as well as a screen shot that features the Netscape browser…

One thing I do have to admit, the ideal of having a second monitor with touch pad/pen input easily accessible is really cool. Hmmm, I wonder if I could hack that on to the Asus 901 as well…

Panasonic VIERA plasma TV could last 42 years under normal use

Greg Chaffins

The argument over which television technology lasts longer, LCD or plasma, has been argued for several years now. But Panasonic has probably answered the question once and for all with its VIERA plasma sets.

Panasonic has announced that their new plasma 1080p VIERA TVs can last up to a whopping 100,000 viewing hours before the TV display dims to half brightness. Not to be looked over, their 720p VEIRA TVs are rated for 60,000 hours brightness half-life.

Let's put that into some real life numbers. On average American viewers watch 6.5 hours of TV per day (well, at least have the TV on). At 6.5 hours/day, the 1080p model could last up to 42 years. The TV could literally be the last TV you need to buy (at least until it becomes obsolete with the next HD standard).

Now, I have seen some old BW tube sets that have worked for many years, but this would even give those sets a run for their useful life.

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Pressure sensing golf glove monitors and perfects your grip

Greg Chaffins

Golf is a difficult game to master, and there have been lots of technology brought into the game in an attempt to help the player master it. The latest that we've seen is the SensoGlove from SensoSolutions of Germany, and it is designed to help the player get the perfect light grip that allows for maximum playing control.

The glove features pressure sensors built into each finger, and these sensors are monitored as you swing. The glove can give you an audible warning if you give the club a death grip while playing, and the LCD screen built onto the glove will show you the offending digit(s). Of course, if you are like me fixing the grip is only the start to the problem, but it is a very fundamental place to begin.

More information about the SensoGlove can be found at the SensoGlove website.

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