The innumerable caves, crags, and hiding spots dotting the Afghan mountains render conventional tactics useless. So rather than play reactionary whack-a-mole with insurgents, our Special Forces may soon deploy these radio-controlled, explosive-laden planes to find and eliminate targets in one deadly fell swoop. More »
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I’ll admit that this thing doesn’t cost twice what my iPad cost, because I have the 64GB 4G version, but it’s still very expensive. The question is, is it worth it? This system is from a company that specialized in luxurious automotive accessories, but decided to create something for the mobile computing sector as well.
The STRUT LaunchPort is basically a fancy docking stand for your iPad. There’s a matching case that will allow you to charge your iPad inductively, which means that there are no wires involved. It’s handcrafted from stainless steel, and triple-coated in chrome. The case comes in walnut burl, carbon fiber, leopard print or sparkle pink. While it does look pretty good, I’m not sure it’s worth the $1,250 (USD) sticker price. Does it make you feel any better to know the dock is $1,000 and the case is $250? Didn’t think so.
Nevertheless, it will go on sale later this month. I guess it’s something to consider if you’ve got money to burn. From the photos, the accompanying case looks quite heavy, especially if it’s made out of walnut. I wonder how heavy it will make your iPad.
[via Ubergizmo]
The choices in the electric motorcycle market just keep getting juicier, and while you’ll still have to stick with the more established brands like Brammo, Zero or BRD if you’re looking to make a purchase, a hot new prototype has just been unveiled that threatens to make them all look a little bit… pedestrian. It’s called the Roskva from a team of five students at the University of Life Sciences (UMB) in Oslo, Norway. Like a MotoGP bike it has an all carbon fiber unified frame and bodywork that weighs less than 25kg and even rolls on carbon wheels. A 94HP motor provides the oomph and delivers a top speed of about 112MPH, with a maximum range of 62 miles. No word on when or if the thing might make it into actual production, but we can say for sure that there’s a second picture of the thing just waiting for you right after the break, still in that same garage that is far, far neater than ours.
[Image credit: Henrik Holmberg]
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McLaren has delivered on its new convertible promise, revealing the teased MP4-12C Spider and set to break some records (and some wallets) when it hits asphalt later in 2012. Built on the same underlying race-car technology as the 12C coupé, including the carbon MonoCell chassis, the 12C Spider introduces a folding hard roof that drops in 17s and can be operated while the car is moving at up to 30kph.
Admittedly, though, the new McLaren is probably happier at higher speeds than that. There’s a 3.8-litre V8 twin turbo engine with 612PS output, driving the rear wheels through a 7 Speed SSG dual-clutch transmission with steering wheel paddles. If you like to hear the roar of the engine but not get your hair messed up, an electronically retractable rear window can be brought up to act as a deflector.
As you’d expect, the performance figures are astonishing, though what’s even more impressive is what little impact the retractable hardtop and other added components make in comparison to the original car. The Spider matches its 0-62mph dash, completing it in just 3.1s, and at 9s is only 0.2s slower to a license-losing 124mhp. Maximum speed is three miles per hour less, at a still-impressive 204mph.
Inside there’s plenty of semi-aniline perforated leather and Alcantara, along with a big in-dash LCD display, together with custom luggage that comes as standard. Vehicle Lift is also an option, raising the Spider by 40mm at the front and 25mm at the back just in case you’re facing any nasty speed humps.
The McLaren 12C Spider is up for order now, in 22 countries, with the first deliveries expected in November 2012. It’s priced from $265,750 before you get trigger-happy with the options.
McLaren MP4-12C Spider official is written by Chris Davies & originally posted on SlashGear.
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