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We have all doodled an idea or a bit of important information on a napkin at one point or another, but designer Avery Holleman takes it a step further with the Napkin PC. The device is intended to help creative groups collaborate on designs more effectively. Here's how it works: data is sent to the multi-touch e-paper "napkin" interface via the pen using short range radio frequency (RF). The pen and the napkin also communicate with the base station PC via long-rage RF. More after the break.
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Napkin PC Concept Utilizes Multi-Touch E-Paper Display and RF Technology
We have all doodled an idea or a bit of important information on a napkin at one point or another, but designer Avery Holleman takes it a step further with the Napkin PC. The device is intended to help creative groups collaborate on designs more effectively. Here's how it works: data is sent to the multi-touch e-paper "napkin" interface via the pen using short range radio frequency (RF). The pen and the napkin also communicate with the base station PC via long-rage RF. More after the break.
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media center control
Use this Keyspan RF (radio frequency) remote to control your Windows Vista PC from 90 feet away, a distance the company takes great glee in exclaiming is three times the distance of infrared remotes. You just plug that USB receiver into your PC, and you're good to go, remote-controlling all those movie files you've ripped off, or even the scant few you've bought, with the greatest of ease. How would we use such a thing?
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Keyspan RF Remote for Windows Vista Sees Through Walls
Use this Keyspan RF (radio frequency) remote to control your Windows Vista PC from 90 feet away, a distance the company takes great glee in exclaiming is three times the distance of infrared remotes. You just plug that USB receiver into your PC, and you're good to go, remote-controlling all those movie files you've ripped off, or even the scant few you've bought, with the greatest of ease. How would we use such a thing?
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digital cameras
PMA 07: Elinchrom EL-Skyport for Remote Flash Operation on the Cheap
When working with off-camera flash, there are several ways to do it, but RF is the most versitile and long range. For years now, PocketWizards have been the de-facto industry standard and that probably won't change. Great as they are, they're kinda pricey. That's where the Elinchrom EL-Skyport system shines: the price is right. Though not compatible with the PocketWizard system, it's cheaper and has some extra capabilities. More »
gadgets
Cell Sensor Measures Your Slow Death From Killer Cellphones, Radiation
Get out the tin foil hats, folks, 'cause the radiation's coming! Wait, it's already here. Run for your lives! This Cell Sensor EMF detector will make you even more paranoid by measuring both electromagnetic fields (EMF) and radio frequency (RF) radiation. Jeez, that sounds so dangerous and scary: Radiation. That's gotta hurt. More »
1:30 PM on Wed Feb 28 2007
By Charlie White
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Latest by Ben Zvan: Any information on how much EMF this thing gives off? more »
gadgets
Wave Bubble Jams Your Way Into RF Bliss
If you've ever dreamed of jamming FM, cellphones, cordless phones, GPSes, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, or various other RF stations, the Wave Bubble is a small, Creative Commons-licensed design that you can build together yourself. This isn't an easy project, so if you're not familiar with SMT soldering, you may want to hop down to ITT Tech and make some friends. More »
peripherals
Philips Releasing Multiple Vista Remotes, Most Are Ugly
Remember the ugly Vista remote that we thought was swapped out in favor of a better looking one? Turns out it's still getting produced, albeit by Philips. More »
gadgets
Monster AVL300 Crazy Remote Reviewed (Verdict: Looks Like Star Trek, Works Like Star Trek)
The Monster Central Control System AVL300 may look like a Phaser, but the only person you're going to kill is yourself. Why? Because if you can control everything in your house from your couch, you'll never get up again. More »
gadgets
RF Locking USB Flash Drive
For those extra-secure computer users, this USB flash drive may just what you need to protect the cherished pictures of your pet cat you store on that flash drive. The flash drive includes a RF transmitter. Once the transmitter is 2 meters out of range the drive will lock and nobody will be able to gain access. Don't fret if you happen to drop the transmitter in the 'loo, a password can unlock the flash drive. There is also a timer that can lock out the flash drive anywhere from 1 minute to 8 hours. A mere $29 will make you the most anal retentive geek in the office. More »
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