May 20

MSI shows off convertible ‘SketchBook’ laptop concept

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Well, it looks like MSI isn’t waiting for Computex to show off some of its wild, new concept devices — it’s just unveiled this so-called “SketchBook” at an event in Amsterdam. Offering a new twist on the convertible laptop, this one doesn’t actually convert into a tablet, but rather features a rotating base that has a keyboard on one side and a full-size graphics tablet on the other — hence the name. Unfortunately, MSI is staying mum on any other details at the moment — let alone pricing or availability — but our counterparts at Engadget Spanish did get a chance to check out an early, non-functioning prototype of the device. Check out a shot of it after the break, and hit up the source link below for the complete hands-on.

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MSI shows off convertible ‘SketchBook’ laptop concept originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 20 May 2010 14:36:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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May 17

DIYer combines iPhone 3GS with Show WX for pico projected gaming bliss (video)

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The Moject project proved that smartphones and pico projectors do indeed have a thing for one another, but Ethan Janson has taken things one step further with an unnamed contraption that holds his iPhone 3GS, a Microvision Show WX and an “ancient” point-and-shoot camera. Put simply, the handmade thingamajig allows him to play his iPhone games on a far larger screen, and since the Show WX is continually in focus regardless of distance from walls, there’s never a blurring issue when flailing about in order to control the gameplay. The full skinny is down there in the source, but shortcut takers can head straight past the break for a video.

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DIYer combines iPhone 3GS with Show WX for pico projected gaming bliss (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 17 May 2010 13:52:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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May 16

LinnStrument multitouch music maker gets demoed on video, grasps for investors

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Roger Linn. Ever heard of him? He’s only the man behind the modern day drum machine and the original MPC-60, and he’s also the man behind the concept you’re inevitably peering at above. For now, Roger’s calling this beaut the LinnStrument, and there’s quite a back story to go along with it. The design began way back in 2006, with the goal being to create a full-on multitouch instrument with the ability to let one’s finger dictate volume, timbre, pitch and pressure. No doubt, many have tried to concoct something similar, but Roger’s discovery of TouchCo enabled him to create one sans the limitations of imitators. Unfortunately, Amazon quietly scooped up the startup in January of this year (to have this sort of technology available for the Kindle product line), and in turn, shut down TouchCo’s involvement with the outside world. Now, Roger’s being forced to reveal his unfinished work in hopes of attracting investors or unearthing another company that could mimic this sort of awesomeness en masse. Jump on past the break and mash play to get a better idea of what the world’s missing out on, and be sure to tell Jeff Bezos “thanks” the next time you bump into him.

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LinnStrument multitouch music maker gets demoed on video, grasps for investors originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 16 May 2010 11:17:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Apr 29

Volkswagen rolls out foldable ‘Bik.e’ electric bicycle concept

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Well, it looks like it’s the season for automakers to show off electric bicycle concepts, with Volkswagen now following Lexus’ lead with its own “Bik.e” concept. Unlike Lexus’ hybrid concept, this one is a full-fledged electric bicycle (sans pedals), and it boasts a few innovations of its own, not the least of which is that it’s able to fold up and fit where you’d normally store a spare tire. It’s also apparently able to be charged using your car’s DC current in a pinch in addition to a standard AC outlet at home, and it promises to deliver a range of 20 kilometers on a full charge, along with a top speed of 20 kilometers per hour. What’s more, it seems like Volkswagen is actually looking at commercial possibilities for the Bik.e, although it’s not making any firm commitments just yet. Head on past the break for a quick look at the bike in action, and some dancing.

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Volkswagen rolls out foldable ‘Bik.e’ electric bicycle concept originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 29 Apr 2010 19:51:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Apr 28

Lexus shows off hybrid bicycle, won’t sell you one

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This Lexus bicycle has apparently been quietly making the rounds since the last year’s Tokyo Motor Show, but the automaker has rolled it out again to coincide with the Great British Bike Ride, and it’s taken the opportunity to dish some details on it. While it’s still just a concept, it does exist in prototype form, and packs a 240-Watt electric motor that’s powered by a 25.9-volt lithium battery pack, which promises to give you a little extra push when you’re tired of pedaling. Being a Lexus, it also follows the “L-finesse” design language, and it relies on the same principles of the Lexus Hybrid Drive system found in the company’s hybrid vehicles to recharge the battery through regenerative braking. Unfortunately, Lexus says it doesn’t have any plans to put the bike into production — but that may be for the best, we’re pretty sure the future of transportation is one-wheeled anyway.

Lexus shows off hybrid bicycle, won’t sell you one originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 28 Apr 2010 14:32:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Apr 20

Tok Took Power Plug has a silly name, smart concept

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Tok Took Power Plug has a silly name, simple concept

The last concept we saw from designer Soon Mo Kang was a simple but innovative power strip that, with a light press, could automatically send your bulky AC adapters flying. Kang is back with another idea for plugging in and, while it’s in much the same vein, it takes easy unplugging down to the individual level. The Tok Took Power Plug takes inspiration form a retractable pen: push in the back to extend the prongs, then push the back in again to retract them. This makes unplugging very easy (as demonstrated after the break), and also means you can toss it in a bag without gouging everything else in there. It’s another simple but smart idea that, sadly, we’re not expecting to see in the wild any time soon.

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Tok Took Power Plug has a silly name, smart concept originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 20 Apr 2010 14:20:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Apr 15

Moject prototype combines pico projector, smartphone and motion gaming (video)

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As if Sony’s PlayStation Move, Nintendo’s Wii and Microsoft’s Project Natal weren’t evidence enough, we’re here to inform you that motion gaming is here to stay… for awhile, anyway. One area where it hasn’t quite taken over in full force is the mobile sector, but Dave & Adie are angling to change that. Their Moject (short for Motion Projection) project has led to a prototype device that straps onto an iPhone, providing a pico projector for the phone and using the handset’s internal sensors to recognize movements. A demo title has also been crafted to demonstrate how it all works, and while the iPhone is obviously just the beginning of where this could go, you owe it to yourself to give the video (hosted just after the break) a look. And the jams aren’t too harsh on the ears, either.

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Moject prototype combines pico projector, smartphone and motion gaming (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 15 Apr 2010 12:17:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Apr 09

Art Lebedev’s Reflectius clock tells time with a single laser beam

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Art Lebedev managed to impress us with its Segmentus analog clock last month, but it looks like the prolific design firm has now already outdone itself with its new Reflectius clock concept, which uses a single laser beam and sixty rotating mirrors to display the time. That impressive mechanism is matched by the clock’s angular exterior (pictured after the break), which Art Lebedev describes as “a complex triangulated surface that reminds of the complicated trajectory the beam of light travels in no time.” Unfortunately, it is still just a concept, but you can at least get your usual glimpse of Art Lebedev’s design process at the source link below.

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Art Lebedev’s Reflectius clock tells time with a single laser beam originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 09 Apr 2010 15:23:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Apr 05

Solar Pebble lamp doubles as a gadget charger, world changer

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It might not change the world, but it won’t be for lack of trying. Plus Minus Solar has designed what it’s calling the LED Solar Pebble, a multifaceted device that requires just a pinch of sunlight (or maybe gobs of it, actually) in order to generate artificial light. And charge your arsenal of gizmos. It’s engineered to be built at a low cost and used in developing nations, but unfortunately there’s no confirmation on what exactly it’d charge. ‘Course, it’s just a concept as of now, so we’re guessing a micro-USB and mini-USB socket could be tossed on by whatever manufacturer would be kind enough to get this to a production line. Right, prospective manufacturers?

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Solar Pebble lamp doubles as a gadget charger, world changer originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 05 Apr 2010 05:34:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Apr 01

PU_PA EV concept is cute, light, and deadly

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Of all the wacky EV concepts we’ve seen lately, this is certainly one of them! PU_PA EV is a car developed by Teijin Ltd, a Japanese textile manufacturer that among other things recently teamed up with Mazda to produce Biofront bio-plastic. Meant to highlight the firm’s materials and technologies, the vehicle weighs less than half a ton (437kg, to be exact) and will shuttle you around at speeds of roughly 40 MPH for up to 60 miles on a single charge. Sadly, this bad boy isn’t street legal, for a number of good reasons: the windows (made from a heat-absorbing polycarbonate resin) have half the density of glass and are, in the words of one technician, “especially shatter-y” (OK, we made that word up). Additionally, the lights aren’t too terribly bright, and the thing isn’t equipped with airbags. Hopefully, the company will soon be called upon to supply materials for other, much less deadly vehicles at some point in the near future.

PU_PA EV concept is cute, light, and deadly originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 01 Apr 2010 16:09:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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