Monday, September 29, 2008
Logitech Illuminated Keyboard
If Art Lebedev’s Optimus Maximus keyboard has your wallet crying uncle and Saitek’s Cyborg is a little loud for your tastes, Logitech’s new, ultra-slim Illuminated Keyboard might be just the ticket to bring some flavor to your desk. We found it to tasteful, comfortable to type on, and well built, making it one of the best style-minded keyboards to float through our offices.
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Read MoreHE DID IT!! Fusionman completes successful English Channel Crossing
He made it! Earlier this week we reported on the incredible challenge undertaken by Fusionman Yves Rossy in attempting to fly solo across the English Channel using his home-made jet-powered wing, a feat he successfully completed on Thursday at 1:19 BST when he parachuted into Dover less than 15 minutes after leaving the skies above France. Great picture gallery of the event. ..
Tags: Fusionman, Rossy
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My Zero G flight experience: the pictures
In my previous post you can see a short video with my Zero G flight experience. I have now uploaded some of the pictures to my Flickr Zero G set:

Fujifilm launches SD memory line: xD presumably on its way out
AVA Direct Gaming PC Workstation
AVA Direct builds custom gaming systems to order, and our review sample turned out to be the computer equivalent of a 22-ounce filet mignon paired with a $500 bottle of merlot. Not surprisingly, the $6,200 amalgamation of high-end hardware blew nearly every game we could throw at it out of the water, with build quality and attention to detail from this manufacturer to match. This specific system build doubles as both a workstation and a gaming PC which explains why Xeon processors were used.
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TVNZ7 Internet Debate
The TVNZ 7 Internet Debate, in association with InternetNZ involves four politicians quizzed on major areas of ICT policy with questions coming from you through the online chat, a studio audience, and experienced journalists.
The politicians are Labour’s Minister of Communications Hon David Cunliffe, National ICT Spokesperson Hon Maurice Williamson, ACT Leader Rodney Hide and Greens ICT Spokesperson Metiria Turei.
Broadcaster Sean Plunket will moderate the debate, with questions posed by experienced journalists Fran O’Sullivan and Russell Brown.
Mauricio has already mentioned this debate numerous times on Geekzone and from the lack of comments in the forums set up for this thread it seems that people don't seem interested in what is happening in the internet scene in NZ which is rather ironic because the second xxx ISP has poor speeds of xxx telco has a problem suddenly out of the woodwork come hundreds of people all lining up to complain!

This is YOUR chance to have YOUR questions answered by these four MP's, any of whom could be key players in the telecommunications sector in New Zealand after this years election.
Ask your Broadband questions here
Ask your cybersafety questions here
Ask your digital divide questions here
Ask your copyright questions here
Ask your convergence questions here
The debate screens live on TVNZ7 at 9pm on Tuesday 23rd September. It will also be streamed live in the TVNZ website.
New Zealand broadband according to Akamai
From a New Zealand perspective here is the only data provided:
- more than 962,000 uniqye IP addresses, a 3.78% increase from Q1 2008, about 0.23 per capita (or about 1 for almost four people here);
- only 2% connected to Akamai servers at 5 Mbps or more - 0.01 "high broadband" per capita;
- 52% connected to Akamai servers at 2 Mbps or more;
- 10% connected at 256 Kbps or less.
Thursday, September 25, 2008
Sony BRAVIA KDL-46W3000 Television
The Sony Bravia KDL46W3000 is one of the latest High Definition LCD TVs that Sony has released. The
Linkification v5

News / Web Happenings:
Dropbox has gone public - this popular service no longer requires an invite.
"Porn Mode" coming to Firefox - the FF team following suit on one of Chrome's popular features.
Spore and the great DRM Backlash - nevermind the DRM.. what a dissapointing game :(.
Integrated circuit turns 50, now isn't that nifty?
Smartphone sales up in Q2 '08, BlackBerry leapfrogs Windows Mobile
VLC 0.9.2 released: New interface, better codec support
BMW Vehicles gaining Google Maps
Google shows of Android powered phone - Video of the very 'iPhone' looking OS in action.
Google Maps Mobile Adds Street View, Walking Directions
SQL DB? No firewall? Weak admin password? That is a trojan coming your way alright
Joost Now Offers Online TV with Only a Browser - Seriously, is anyone actually watching any more?
Vista Group analyzes the new Auckland A
Sergey Brin launches a personal blog
General Interest:
20 Best Countries for startups - New Zealand listed as #2!
GPS guided UAVs used to ferry medicines in rural areas
Chevy Volt Uses GPS to Maximize Electric Engine Use
Development:
7 open source version control systems reviewed - SVN + Tortoise SVN + Visual SVN = WIN!
jQuery and JavaScript Coding: Examples and Best Practices
75 (Really) Useful JavaScript Techniques
Introducing Microsoft SQL Server 2008 - Free e-book
Fail of the week:
Car security FAIL
Chrysler's 2009 GEM Peapod neighborhood electric vehicle
A decade after its launch and with 38,000 zero-emission electric vehicles produced and in use, Chrysler LLC's GEM brand has launched the first of its next-generation designs - the Peapod. Scheduled for production in 2009, the low-speed neighborhood commuter can cover up to 30 miles without recharging at a top speed of 25 mph. In keeping with the company's "lots of love" slogan, the new fully-enclosed pod design uses eco-friendly recycled and recyclable materials in its construction and should keep a lid on road rage by virtue of its smiling facade (both front and rear), as well as keeping those inside the car happy with new ergonomic mesh seating and a freshly designed center console featuring iPod integration and hands-free iPhone support...
Tags: Battery Electric Vehicles, Braking, Chrysler, Electric, Emissions Control, iPhone, iPod
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Logitech Squeezebox Boom
Most streaming music devices require two key outside components to work: speakers and a source to power them. Since there are very few powered speakers out there in reality, you most likely need to attach the streaming device to a mini-system or your home theater system – and that can create a lot of clutter, especially in the kitchen. The Logitech Squeezebox Boom fixes this problem by creating an all-in-one sound system with music streaming capabilities. Priced at $300 USD, there is no doubt that price tag is hard to swallow, but thanks to its easy setup, intuitive navigation and beautiful sound, we can easily say you get what you pay for. Read on for the deep dive.
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Microsoft Word 2007 - Insert Copyright, Trademark, Other Symbols
Nikon D700 DSLR Preview and D300 vs D3 Comparison
Nikon has today announced the 12.1MP Nikon D700 FX format full frame digital SLR, the baby brother to the flagship Nikon D3 featuring the same sensor, and similar in size to the Nikon D300. The major advancements in performance and design that were first introduced with the Nikon D3 and D300 have been incorporated in the D700 along with a few differentiating features and functionality. See our first look preview and Nikon D700 vs D300 vs D3 side by side comparison......
Nikon D700 DSLR Preview and D300 vs D3 Comparison
Wednesday, September 24, 2008
Fuji Z10FD
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ5 / TZ4 with 10x Wide-Angle Zoom
Panasonic has today introduced two new Lumix digital cameras, 9.1-megapixel DMC-TZ5 and 8.1-megapixel DMC-TZ4, each featuring a 28mm wide-angle 10x optical zoom Leica DC lens (equivalent to 28-280mm on a 35mm film camera). The DMC-TZ5 newly integrates the capability of recording 720p HD (high-definition) motion pictures together with its direct output function allowing users to enjoy watching both still and motion pictures in HD quality on a large-screen HDTV. See full story...
SQL DB? No firewall? Weak admin password? That is a trojan coming your way alright
This time we have found a new SQL threat: Trojan.Eskiuel. The main functionality of this threat is to scan the Internet to find machines with poorly configured SQL servers (i.e. with weak or non-existing passwords), gain access to them, and use their stored procedures in order to download new malware from a remote host.
Check your servers...