While everyone was paying attention to Apple’s iPad, someone revolutionized the textbook, higher education, and learning itself in one crazy, bold move. Yes, Kno is a digital textbook and yes, it’s a whole new ecosystem. The Kno packs two 14.1�� (1440 x 900) spacious panels, touch-screen interaction with stylus support, a fully-stocked store, video, note-taking, sharing and a community. Kno is everything a textbook was, and will be. It’s stunningly book-like and can display a complete textbook without scrolling. Kno even opens flat like a book or folds back on itself as a single panel slate. With this much screen space it has to be an energy vampire right? We are surprised to hear that Kno is projected to get six to eight hours of battery life, because each screen has its own battery. Oh, and if your wondering, the Kno will support HTML5 as will as Adobe Flash. Kno is expecting to be available for preorders starting in October/November 2010 and ship in the USA by the holiday season. Find out more and watch the demo video after the jump!
The Kno is serious about your studying, textbooks, course materials,notes,web links,basically your everything.
All in one place A system completely designed for learning: textbooks, professors’ materials, web-based homework systems, everything. Versatile textbooks Write directly on the page, highlight, add sticky notes, and even display two different parts of the book at once – you’ll need to see it to believe it. Explore The Internet and the textbook connect like never before. Look up a word, follow a link from a textbook, watch a video, even e-mail a passage with a question to your professor. Write Revolutionary digital note-taking using natural handwriting or a keyboard. Even drag highlights or graphics from your textbook or the web directly into your notes. Browse the web Full-featured browser supporting HTML5 and Adobe Flash. Rich media Experience HD video, audio recording and playback, and even more.
Toshiba recently announced the release of their new duel screen PC
called the Libretto, a next-gen ultra-mobile concept PC. This
limited-edition 25th Anniversary device goes beyond slates, netbooks and
smartphones to deliver something more: a full Windows 7 experience that
can be enjoyed across two multi-touch touch screens. Optimized for
versatility, performance and convenience The Libretto W100 is powered by
Windows 7 Home Premium and comes equipped with an Intel Pentium
processor1, 2GB of fast DDR3 memory2 and a 62GB solid state drive3 –
plenty of horsepower for enjoying rich Internet and multimedia content.
With the libretto W100, users can take advantage of all the Windows
applications they commonly use, including productivity apps like
Microsoft Office and video chat like Skype. Built-in connectivity
features, including 802.11b/g/n4 and Bluetooth®5 give users the
flexibility to connect from any hotspot or pair the device with their
favorite wireless accessories, such as a mouse, headphones and more.A
limited number of the libretto W100 concept PC will be available for
purchase later this summer from select retailers and direct from Toshiba
at toshibadirect.com. More information and a video after the jump!
“The libretto W100 continues the libretto brand’s heritage of
defying convention by packaging a full Windows computing experience into
highly compact ultra-mobile form factor” – Carl Pinto, VP of
product development, Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc
With an ultra-portable weight of just 1.8 pounds6, the libretto W100
is designed to deliver a rich Internet experience, multimedia playback
and the freedom to multi-task – just like a standard laptop – but with
the advantage of two seven-inch diagonal touch screens7 to work, watch
and play on. The multi-touch screens can work independently or together,
giving users the flexibility to decide how they want to use them. Surf
the Web on one screen while checking e-mail on the other, view two
documents simultaneously or view a webpage across both screens. A
built-in 3D accelerometer allows the libretto W100 to rotate into
portrait or landscape modes, making the device look and feel more like a
book, newspaper or magazine.
Designed for portability, the libretto W100 features a compact and
durable clamshell design with a brushed metallic finish. The traditional
clamshell design allows the device to fold up for easier portability,
while protecting the screens from breaks and scratches. Measuring a mere
4.84 inches by 7.95 inches when closed, the device fits easily into
almost any bag or jacket pocket.
Toshiba libretto specs include:
– Dual 7.0-inch diagonal multi-touch displays7 (1024 x 600)
– 6-mode virtual keyboard with haptic response
– Windows® 7 Home Premium operating system
– Intel® Pentium® U5400 processor1 (1.2GHz)
– 2GB DDR3 memory2
– 62GB Solid State Drive3
– 1.0 megapixel HD Webcam with Toshiba Face Recognition
– 802.11 b/g/n wireless4
– Bluetooth 2.1+EDR5
– MicroSD card slot
– One USB 2.0 port
– TOSHIBA Bulletin Board, ReelTime�� and PC Health Monitor software
– 8-cell battery
– 7.95�� (W) x 4.84��(D) x 1.2��(H)
– 1.8 lbs.6
The Razorfish team in Germany partnered with Realtime Technology AG to build
configuration experiences for the Audi A1 world premiere at the international
motor show in Geneva. They are designed to attract and engage young people and
to demonstrate the wide range of customization possibilities of the new
Audi.
The first experience is located on the main stage, featuring a 24��
Multi-Touch display allowing users to interact with the car configuration and an
additional 65�� display with synchronized high-definition 3d-rendering in
real-time to garner even more attention. The complex configuration scenario is
wrapped in a simple and easy-to-use interface. The application is based on
Windows 7 and the Razorfish Touch Framework.
The second configurator runs on Microsoft Surface and is based on the Audi A4
configurator. The multi-user environment allows individuals to place physical
tokens on the table and configure their favorite A1 in a collaborative way. The
extravagant competition kit adds exciting new possibilities to spice up the
user’s virtual car.
Both configurators can be seen live at Geneva Motor Show until March 14,
2010.
Have you ever yearned for more immediate control over your surroundings? No, we
don't mean Magneto car-flipping abilities. We mean more like wrangling all of
the gear in a room into some kind of understandable and connected system. If you
said yes -- and you're a Sims aficionado -- you'll want to check into
CRISTAL. We're not talking expensive champagne here, we're talking about the
"Control of Remotely Interfaced Systems using Touch-based Actions in Living
spaces" system (c'mon, it sort of makes sense). The premise is simple: instead
of having to juggle multiple remotes and input systems to deal with a room full
of technology, CRISTAL merges a Surface-like touch area (your
coffee table in this scenario), an overhead camera, and connected devices to
form a frighteningly intuitive control scheme. The idea allows for all sorts of
handy arrangements, like being able to virtually drag media from a server on one
side of the room to your TV on the other, dim lights in a particular area by
swiping on that location, or draw a path for a Roomba to clean using the
overhead view. Right now this is just a research project, of course, but the
team working on the concept believes costs could move down from the astronomic
$10,000-$15,000 the setup would cost now to a more affordable range. Until that
happens, you'll have the video of CRISTAL in action after the break.
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