Seidio INNODock Desktop Cradle for Treo 650

The Seidio INNODock Desktop Cradle for Treo 650 includes an USB sync/charge port and a 3.5 mm stereo output port, all for 50$. Comes in blue, silver or white.

Mac OS X: The Missing Manual, Tiger Ed by David Pogue

David Pogue´s Mac OS X: The Missing Manual, Tiger Ed with 864 pages for less than 30$ is the manual, that should have been included with Apple´s MacOSX 10.4, hence the name of his book series "Missing Manuals".

HP Compaq tc1100 Tablet PC

Just received a HP Compaq tc1100 Tablet PC, and I definitively like the form factor and the styling a lot. Tablets without keyboards are a hassle, if you need to type a few characters, and the convertible tablets just look awkward to me. It includes WLAN, Bluetooth, PCcard and SD slots, and some real hardware buttons, that are great for scrolling in long documents. I still don´t like the active digitizer, that is required for a "real" tablet PC, as you can´t use your finger or fingernail instead of the pen. On the other hand, the screen is even visible in direct sunlight, so I will test it a lot in the next few days.

Google maps now hybrid...

After a map and a satellite mode, Google introduced maps with a hybrid mode.

Sonos Mac desktop

Om Malik has a quick review of the new Sonos Mac desktop software on his broadband blog. Should also work with network attached storage. Hopefully I will get myself a Sonos system soon, so I can try it out, too.

SendStation PocketDock Combo

The SendStation PocketDock Combo is an adapter for Apple iPods with dock connectors, that gives your iPod standard USB and Firewire ports.

Optimus keyboard with OLED keys

The Optimus is a prototype keyboard with OLEDs for all the keycaps, so now can change your keyboard from US to Russian, for instance. Graphical symbols are possible, too. Should be available next year for less than 300 $.

Fujitsu 7010 subnotebook

I just returned a Fujitsu 7010 subnotebook, that I tested for a few days. Pretty impressive. A wonderful 1280*768 WXGA display, that is visible even in direct sunlight, WLAN, PCcardType2, CompactFlash, SD and MemoryStick slots, a built in DVD-RW, that you can remove and install an optional second battery instead of, and all weighing just 1,3 kgs. The only thing missing is a built in Bluetooth adapter and a decent operating system. I used it with a VNC client over WLAN most of the time connected to a MacOSX 10.4 PowerBook 15", but pretty soon it should be possible to install a real MacOSX on it somehow...

Linux for OQO

In their latest newsletter OQO talks about an unsupported version of ubuntu linux for their model 01. The initial build offers support for core OQO functionality including power management, wireless interfaces, display switching, and some OQO function keys.

Cisco buys KISS technology for 61 million $

Cisco buys KISS technology for 61 million $. They have nice media players and thanks to KiSS Maclink 2.0, they work great with Macs, too.

Palm Desktop 4.2.1 Rev B for MacOSX 10.4 Tiger

Palm Desktop 4.2.1 Rev B now officially supports MacOSX 10.4 Tiger.

Slingbox soon in PAL version?

The Slingbox allows you to place-shift your TV signal, either from its built in analog TV tuner or from a DVD, set top box, ... connected to its video input ports. You need an internet connection with at least 256kbps uplink and right now a Windows PC to watch your TV from anywhere in the world, where you have a decent internet connection. A PAL version should be available soon, and clients for MacOSX, PocketPC and PalmOS are rumored to be in development. Technically the Slingbox just unicasts a video signal via a Windows Media 9 codec to one connected client, so no fears from the media monsters because of copyright issues.

Trendware USB 2.0 IEEE802.11g adaptor with built in WLAN scanner

Trendware introduced the 60$ TEW-429UB, an USB 2.0 IEEE802.11g adapter with built in scanner for IEEE802.11a/b/g networks. A LCD and an USB-rechargeable Li-Ion battery allow the detection of WLAN hotspots without a connected PC. Projected availability August 2005.

chocolate heaven

If your are into chocolate, take a look, or better a bite at Zotter Schokoladen Manufaktur. And if you happen to be in or near San Francisco and enjoy good food, then take a look at Fazal Majid's low-intensity weblog.

Oreilly Mapping Hacks book

Mapping Hacks is the newest book in Oreilly´s hack series. Everyhing from GPS over map sites from Google and Yahoo to various mapping software packages. Available now for 30$.

Oreilly Mac OS X Tiger for Unix Geeks book

Mac OS X Tiger for Unix Geeks is the book for Mac command-line fans. Completely revised and updated to cover Mac OS X Tiger, this new edition helps you quickly and painlessly get acclimated with Tiger's familiar-yet foreign-Unix environment. If you're a Unix geek with an interest in Mac OS X, you'll find this clear, concise book invaluable.

flexible USB adapter Sonnet Sidekick

Sonnet introduced the Sidekick, a flexible USB 2.0 adapter for 12.95$.

Spatz DVIMAGIC DVI splitter removes HDCP

The Spatz DVIMAGIC is a DVI distribution amplifier (basically one DVI input, two DVI outputs) for 399 Euros, that removes the useless HDCP.

Spatz DVI HDCP DVI2VGA converter removes HDCP

The Spatz DVI HDCP is a DVI2VGA converter for 349 Euros, that removes the useless HDCP.

iSync 2.1 finally supports Nokia 6630

iSync 2.1 finally supports Nokia 6630.

free wireless mesh network in Vienna, Austria

Finally there is a free wireless mesh network, called Funkfeuer in Vienna, Austria, too. There are meetings every week at Liebiggasse 9.

Sony HDR-HC1 HDV camcorder under 2000$

There is an excellent review on http://www.camcorderinfo.com about the upcoming Sony HDR-HC1 HDV camcorder, that will break the 2000$ price barrier.

private Lionel Richie live concert in Velden, Austria

Hypo Alpe-Adria-Bank invited a few hundred of their customers to the Schloßhotel Velden for a private live concert of Lionel Richie. The picture was taken two days before the event took place.

CoMa voice/fax software for Macs with internal softmodems

Some new Macs like the G5 and the Mac mini have internal softmodems called MotorolaSM56K. According the Hartmann Software in Germany, these modems should work as voice modems, and could eventually show CallerID information, with their software called CoMa X 7.1, too.

Rolls-Royce and Bentley rally in Velden, Austria

The second international Rolls-Royce and Bentley rally is happening from 7/7 to 7/10 in Velden/Wörthersee, Austria with lots of gorgeous old and some brand new (Phantom!) automobiles to see. Today they meet at the "Schloßhotel", but most of the events are happening at the "Seehotel Wrann".

Kensington FlyFan USB fan

The Kensington FlyFan is a USB powered fan for less than 10$. Highly recommended, especially to get some fresh air for your computer, too.

Flip4Mac WMV compatibility with MacOSX 10.4 and QuickTime7

Flip4Mac announced that current versions of Flip4Mac WMV software components are now fully qualified for use with Apple Tiger OS X 10.4 and QuickTime 7. Flip4Mac WMV provides the industry's first components for importing, exporting and playing Windows Media files from within QuickTime-based applications.

Mitsubishi Pocket LED DLP Projector coming to Europe in September

Originally announced for Juli 2005, the Mitsubishi Pocket LED DLP Projector is now slated for a European launch in September 2005. Specs remain the same: SVGA, DLP, LED, weight 450 grams, brightness approximately 250 LUX. Battery life with the optional battery lasts up to 2.5 hours with a full charge.

Virtual Louvre

Perfect for rainy days. Even though I regularly visit Paris for the annual Apple Expo, waiting in line for hours is not my idea of heaven. I will just enjoy the magic of Paris while I am there, and visit the Louvre in a virtual way...

One dragon boot cup 2005 presented by Nokia in Velden, Austria

The finals of Austria´s biggest business cup, the One dragon boot cup 2005 presented by Nokia happened in Velden, Austria today. Even though the Cosmos team was not the fastest team, thanks to their Derby Jr. Ducks they were definitively the coolest team.

QuikFire iDT804: four channel 1394b PCI-X host adapter

The Indigita QuikFire iDT804PCI is a PCI-X host adapter with four independant 1394b/Firewire800 channels for 595$ including drivers for MacOSX and Linux.