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New LightPeak Connectors

Oct 9

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Intel Chip

Image via Gizmodo

Gadget blogs and Apple rumor websites have been buzzing about the new LightPeak connector standard Apple has been working on with Intel.

In a nutshell, LightPeak is a super high-speed, universal connector that uses optical technology is a port about the size of a USB port. What is the importance of this? Basically, LightPeak can serve as a hub for any other kind of connector, routing data from DisplayPort connections for monitors, to FireWire connections, to even the brand new and speedy USB 3.0 specification.

So, one port to rule them all? Sounds perfect for Apple, right? This is where the rumors start getting interesting. Why would Apple be so interested in developing this technology, if they weren’t working on a new product with limited space for connectors and ports? Such as, a tablet computer of some sort?

In any sense, its exciting technology, and I can’t wait to play with it my self.

<via Gizmodo>

Asus Digital Reader

Sep 20

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Eee Reader

Eee Reader

Many people have already heard of the Amazon Kindle, the revolutionary Ebook reader that allows consumers to download almost any book from Amazon, and read it on the go. This in it self is an amazing technology that I can’t wait until is adopted more widely.

However, Asus has a new kind of reader that puts the Kindle to shame. Using dual, full-color screens, the Asus Eee Reader could become my new favorite toy.

Readers in general I think could become very useful, especially in the classroom. As a college student myself, I know I get sick of hauling around heavy books every day, and the frustration of getting to class, only to realize I forgot the book I needed. Digital textbooks would be the students dream come true.

The Amazon Kindle would be a good first step, but because of it’s monochrome screen is limited to mostly just text. The Asus Eee Reader however uses full color, giving it the ability to display all graphics that textbooks have. With its dual, folding screens, it can display books in the traditional format, as well as offering internet abilities like a browser, a webcam, and microphone for applications like Skype.

I have high hopes for this, I can only hope my school can adopt something like this, before I graduate?