While laptops are more common now in the workplace, many companies still prefer desktop PCs. The Lenovo ThinkCentre M77 desktop is built for business professionals who want a powerful, secure, energy efficient computer to tackle everyday office tasks. Available in either tower or small form factor, the ThinkCentre M77 runs the new AMD FX-series processors. As one of Lenovo’s Enhanced Experience 2.0 desktops, the computer boots up in less than 30 seconds. Additionally, to keep multi-taskers happy, the PC comes equipped with SATA III, which enables hard drive data transfer at up to twice the speed of SATA II. The ThinkCentre M77 supports optional AMD Radeon discrete graphics, and via AMD Evefinity technology, the desktop can handle up to four displays. The PC is fully loaded with features such as up to 16 GB high speed DDR3 memory, up to 1 TB hard drive storage, up to 8 USB ports and a DVD player. The M77 comes standard with DASH 1.1 manageability, allowing IT administrators to remotely manage the PC through a network. For example, they can control power settings, conduct inventory and update the desktop. The ThinkCentre M77 desktop also features USB port disablement and well as TPM 1.2 encryption. EPEAT rates the ThinkCentre M77 gold for its environmental attributes.
Most fitness watches are too ugly and bulky to wear all the time. That's why the Garmin FR70 stands out. The FR70 fitness watch features a low profile design in men's and women's versions. The watch tracks users’ time, heart rate, calories burned and when combined with one of Garmin’s accessories, will track pace and speed. The FR70 features wireless ANT+ technology, which allows the watch to connect to other ANT+ compatible devices, such as the included heart rate monitor, optional foot pod, speed and cadence sensor or even ANT+ compatible fitness equipment including treadmills, spin bikes and elliptical trainers. To get the most out of the FR70, users can pair it with the Tanita BC-1000 body-composition platform. Once paired, it can track weight, body fat, body water and six other measurements stored directly on the FR70. Any data collected by the watch is automatically sent to Garmin Connect when in range of a user’s computer. By signing in to Garmin Connect, users can quickly and easily log their workouts, track their totals, set goals and share workouts with friends and family.
Polaroid's Dua Flash is a flash gun that combines a powerful flash with an LED light solution. It's for use in both video and still photography and with SLR and DSLR cameras. Dua Flash is equipped with a Power Zoom head to automatically set the correct exposure. There's also a diffuser and flash reflector to help reduce shadows. The LED light when fully charged offers one hour of battery life.
n Ice cream shops are not the most sanitary of places. Between the messy scooper that gets used repeatedly and the server who handles everything in the shop before touching your desert, there are plenty of reasons to avoid eating ice cream anywhere but home. That's why the new video from DENSO Robotics is so amusing. Available on its YouTube channel at www.youtube.com/densorobotics, the video shows DENSO’s ultracompact DENSO VP-Series five-axis articulated robot serving ice cream in an automated Robofusion Ice Cream kiosk. It's a cool, delightful experience that demonstrates how robots can be used in places other than factories.
Toddlers love the iPad. It can keep the naughtiest little darling entertained and tolerant of mundane situations. The iStroll Kid (www.istrollkid.com) allows parents to connect an iPad holding case to the leg of any stroller. Once it's attached, insert the iPad into the case and it's available immediately. While the toddler is busy watching a video or interacting with an educational app, parents are free to run errands or wait for appointments. The iStroll Kid can also connect to a car's back seat so the iPad can be used for entertainment anywhere.
