Penclic Mouse arrives with a sleek design

There is a saying – if it ain’t broken, don’t fix it. Having said that, why reinvent the wheel? The humble computer mouse, while it has had its fair share of innovation over the years, has not exactly experienced a radical change. Perhaps, not until today, with the introduction of the Penclic Mouse. The Penclic Mouse is said to be faster and better than before, complete with a sleek design, and it intends to take the computer mouse to a higher level. I guess others have tried to do this before, but they never really stumbled upon a winning formula. Perhaps the Penclic Mouse might be able to break that cycle among hardware manufacturers?

The Penclic Mouse basically allows the extension of one’s body movements to be part of the hardware, where it will harness the natural power and dexterity in one’s fingers and hands. This results in a healthy and natural working position, so that you need not end up with a hunch. After all, endless clicking and unnecessary cursor movements should eventually be a thing of the past, where you are able to rely on the streamlined and efficient Penclic Mouse.

The Penclic Mouse comes with an innovative pen grip which counteracts the health problems that are common, including Repetitive Strain Injury (RSI), which more or less comes from using a traditional computer mouse. Basically, the Penclic Mouse can be used by folks from all walks of life as well as professions, and even when you are at home.

It is said that the Penclic Mouse looks, feels and moves like a pen. Sporting a smooth pen-grip that delivers a cursor-like experience unlike any other. The Penclic Mouse is said to be extremely responsive and intuitive, that some folks think that it feels as though the mouse itself is capable of predicting just where you are about to move the cursor, as though it were psychic by itself.

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HEX introduces the Laptop Duffel and Convertible Sleeve for MacBook Pro

Ever heard of HEX before? HEX is an award winning and fashionable technology accessories brand, and they have been around for quite some time already. I suppose one of their more notable products have been the watch band accessory for the iPod nano which transforms your iPod nano into a multimedia thumping digital timepiece.

Today, HEX announced a sharp 15-piece collection of bags and sleeves which will target not only laptops but iPads as well, calling it the Academy. Plenty of smarts oozing out in that name, that’s for sure! In order to be in line with general trends this fall, the range will come in reverse grey denim alongside a contrasting deep-red interior. Not only that, the Academy collection will also sport two fresh bag silhouettes which we will look at in greater detail after the jump – the Laptop Duffel and the Convertible Sleeve for 13” MacBook Pro.

Each of these fashionable bags will include thoughtful functionality, sporting integrated padded pockets that will offer protection for laptops, iPads and iPhones. The bags’ exterior comes with a wax coating in order to offer protection for the devices from splashes, spills or unexpected rainfall whenever you head out. The Laptop Duffel delivers a package that holds your gadgets and belongings in place while looking chic. Some of the features include padded and microfleece laptop storage, a trio of exterior pockets, where one of them has been specially padded and lined to hold a phone, not to mention a removable shoulder strap.

As for the Convertible Sleeve Backpack, this particular puppy will come with a multi-functional design that enables the bag to transform from sleeve, to handheld, cross-body, and backpack courtesy of its multi-functional straps. The Academy range is already readily available at the moment, where depending on the product that you choose, it will retail from $39.95 and will go all the way to $99.95.

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Wickr – This Message will Self Destruct in 5 Seconds

 

Does anyone out there remember Inspector Gadget? Where at the start of every episode, Inspector Gadget gets a note containing his next mission, the final line of each of these messages states that, “This message will self destruct in 5 seconds.“  Have you ever been in a situation where you only wished you could self destruct one of your e-mails, texts or an inappropriate picture or two? Phew! I have.

Well now you can, a new app called Wickr saw the need for folks to be able to keep tighter security on their communications. Wickr, encrypts your messages, kills, metadata, lets you remain anonymous, lets you decide who gets to see your stuff, and for just how long they get to see it for (from a mere second or two, to a several days) before your message self destructs, leaving no trace. Boy, I wish I had that a few late night e-mails ago.

As soon as your predetermined “viewing period” is over, the application will write over the nudie… I mean, sensitive visual images with random data. This makes the data unrecoverable, even using special computer forensics software, even by law enforcement officials, even by your soon to be ex-wife or, the IRS, and most especially, your drunken best friend on a Facebook posting frenzy.

So, if you like your privacy and your bothered by the idea that Big Brother might someday like to take a look-see at what you’ve been up to, then there’s a free version of Wickr available at Apple’s App Store, and (thankfully) an Android app on its way. A premium (paid) version of Wickr is being developed that allows you more precise user-controls, like being able to extend the time period before messages are deleted. Check out mywickr.com for more info. Like Wickr says, the Internet is forever… That’s a little scary isn’t it?

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Dell XPS laptop family expanded, offers new options

Dell has certainly done its part to be worth checking out as a major force when it comes to computer hardware, and their notebooks have been pretty spiffy all this while. Having said that, Dell has worked to expand the XPS laptop family by introducing two models – the Dell XPS 14 Ultrabook and Dell XPS 15. We shall definitely take a closer look at both machines, and first of all, there is the Dell XPS 14 Ultrabook which is said to offer outstanding performance that comes in an extremely mobile package.

The Dell XPS 14 Ultrabook will come in a couple of configurations – although both of them will come in a highly-durable machined aluminum chassis alongside an innovative silicone base, with the entire design measuring just 20.7mm thin. Not only that, it comes with a brilliantly bright 14″ 400 nit HD+ edge-to-edge display, a backlit keyboard that comes in handy when you want to work in the dark or in low light conditions, and optional performance graphics, with up to 11 hours of battery life that Dell claims is the longest battery life of any Ultrabook in the market right now, for its class, of course.

Apart from that, you can opt for a traditional 500GB hard drive to work in tandem with a solid state drive in the form of a 32GB mSATA card. There is also the Intel Rapid Start and Smart Response technologies, where the former lets you achieve super fast boot-up and hibernate response times, while the latter is able to recognize and cache the most frequently used files and applications in a flash, letting you experience far more uptime and being more productive than ever before instead of playing the waiting game.

As for the Dell XPS 15, this is a thin powerhouse device that is said to deliver performance, graphics and screen resolution for creativity and entertainment’s sake. Sporting a stunning, vivid, edge-to-edge display which is said to be up to 75% brighter compared to standard panels, the Dell XPS 15 also comes with powerful NVIDIA graphics as a standard, a backlit keyboard like the XPS 14 Ultrabook, an optional integrated slot load Blu-ray disc drive, and up to 1TB of hard drive space alongside a 32GB or 128GB mSATA card option.

The Dell XPS 14 Ultrabook will start from $1,099 upwards, while the Dell XPS 15 has a higher starting price of $1,299 and above.

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G-Technology has a bunch of new USB 3.0 storage solutions

If your desktop computer or notebook has at least one USB 3.0 port, then you might want to start making the most out of it. I am talking about getting a device which is compatible with the USB 3.0 port itself, and most of the time, something in this vein would come in the form of a portable storage solution. Enter G-Technology with their new range of USB 3.0 storage solutions that are said to be able to deliver speeds which are 10 times faster compared to USB 2.0, and half a dozen times faster than FireWire 800. Basically, this would translate to (in theory, anyways) that you can transfer a couple of full-length movies from a G-Technology USB 3.0 drive to a computer in a matter of minutes.

Let us take a closer look at what the G-Technology Mobile Family is able to offer – starting off with the G-DRIVE slim that is perfect for just about any notebook user. As its name suggests, the G-DRIVE Slim comes in an ultra-slim form factor that does not skimp on style either, boasting a high-performance USB 3.0 interface as well as a thin design. It has a lightweight aluminum chassis that offers up to 500GB of storage space, and does not need any external AC power supply. Expect the 500GB G-DRIVE slim to retail for $109.99.

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G-DRIVE mobile and G-DRIVE mobile USB 3.0, they will feature versatile USB 3.0, FireWire 800 and FireWire 400 interfaces, although the mobile version carries USB 3.0 only. Regardless, both models will come in 1TB, 750GB and 500GB flavors, and are bus powered, retailing for $189.99 and $159.99 for the 1TB model, with the more expensive one being the version with FireWire support.

Those who want something that takes up less space can settle for the G-DRIVE mini, where it boasts a 2.5″ 7,200 RPM hard drive alongside an all-aluminum enclosure that ensures your precious data inside remains protected from knocks and bumps, and it can be USB 3.0 or FireWire bus-powered. You can pick it up in 750GB and 500GB capacities for $169.99 and $159.99, respectively.

Any takers?

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