You know what we love? Solar-powered gadgets, and carbon nanotubes. Oh, and Ivy League schools. Boffins from Cornell University are now looking to use the multifaceted carbon nanotube instead of silicon to develop efficient solar cells, and judging by the glacial pace at which solar cell efficiency is improving, we’d say the sector could use the boost. The researchers have already fabricated, tested and measured a simple solar cell (called a photodiode, just so you know) that was formed from an individual carbon nanotube. The tube was essentially a rolled-up sheet of graphene, and while the inner workings would take days to explain, the gist of it is this:
Archive for September, 2009
Cornell gurus look to carbon nanotubes for efficient solar cells
September 18th, 2009RAmos Android event scheduled for next week, mystery MID getting real?
September 18th, 2009
Any time a good conundrum is solved there’s bound to be mixed feelings — and The Case of the Mysterious Android MID was certainly no different. Has it really only been a month? Certainly you remember the affair — how pictures (and eventually video) of this handheld Internet device, running Android, kept popping up all over the place? Well, we were somewhat comforted to discover that it was a Rockchip-powered concept device, although at the same time we felt a little cheated: how dare RAmos flaunt such a thing and fail to deliver? But not so fast! According to a teaser that’s made its way to us on the Internet machine, a press event scheduled for September 25th will feature some combination of: “Android” and “ramos digital.” Whether or not its the Rockchip-powered device we’ve been taunted by remains to be seen, but it’s definitely a fair guess to say that it will be. Besides, RAmos, after Apple’s recent iPod event, we need this.
Samsung S8000 Jet
September 14th, 2009
The Samsung S8000 Jet is a stunning 3G touch screen handset weighs 110 gms and measures 108.8mm high 53.3mm wide 11.9mm deep. This mobile phone includes 3.1 inches AMOLED touch screen that displays 16 million colours with resolution of 480 x 800 pixels. The Samsung S8000 Jet allows user to surf Internet works on Quad band GSM network. 3G technologies like HSDPA and EDGE fasten transfer speed and provides high connectivity. Users can transfer data from Jet S8000 to any other compatible device through USB and Bluetooth.In this gorgeous looking device, user can create, send or receive SMS, MMS, Instant message, Push E-mail etc. This mobile phone comes with internal memory up to 2GB/ 8GB and the facility expandable memory up to 16GB through microSD card slot. It is equipped with built-in stereo FM radio and music player. This smart phone includes high quality 5 mega pixel camera with auto focus, flash and Face & Smile Detection. User can enjoy recorded video footages in video player.Xbox 360 Laptop mk2
September 12th, 2009
Mimo Mini USB Monitor
September 12th, 2009At first we considered making sarcastic comments about paying the same for a miniature 7″ monitor that you would for a monitor three times the size. Then we took a closer look at the Mimo Mini USB monitor and realized it is powered entirely via USB, no external AC adaptor or video card needed. This miniature display marvel also runs in landscape or portrait mode and also comes in a touchscreen version. Mimo Mini, we think we love you – full specs after the jump.
- Small monitor runs completely off of USB, giving you an extra mini display whenever and wherever you need it.
- No extra power needed. The Mimo monitor is powered by USB.
- No extra video card. The Mimo has a built in video card that runs over any USB 2.0 connection.
- Rotating Portrait or Landscape view. Go vertical for notes and spreadsheets, horizontal to watch a movie.
- Great for laptop use. The Mimo stores easily in your bag and is
- ready to go simply by plugging it in
- 740 Model offers touchscreen abilities for control with a finger or stylus
- Mac and Windows driver support (intel Mac only). Additional drivers required for touchscreen use of the 740 monitor on Mac OS.
- Display size – 7″
- Display resolution – 800 x 480
- Brightness – 350 cd/m2
- Contrast ratio – 400:1
- Connections – USB 2.0
