Archive for August, 2009

Apple “MacBook Touch” MultiTouch Tablet Concept

August 29, 2009 - 4:16 am 25 Comments

***Updated with Product Specs***

This is a video I put together for a Product Management class in the MBA program at Georgia State University. The video is meant to illustrate the MacBook Touch concept - a tablet computer that uses Apple’s multi-touch technology. For the class project we were required to come up with a new product concept and develop the idea using Product Development and Management techniques learned in class.

The video was put together using iMovie ‘08 and is my first attempt at making a video. Several of the clips were taken from Apple videos on the internet, and some were recorded by me in order to simulate using multi-touch on a tablet computer. The concept mockup photos were done with Microsoft Paint. The video of Mute Math playing at the end is from their Flesh and Bones Electric Fun DVD.

There are a few mistakes in the video and some things I would have liked to do differently had I had the time, but I was working on a short schedule trying to put the rest of the project together. Overall I think the video came out well and made a nice ending to the final presentation in class.

Music: “Reset” by Mute Math
Video created by John Fudge

****Update****

Some have messaged me and asked what the final specifications looked like for the project. Here are some of the potential specifications that were settled on using a combination of Conjoint Analysis, visual product mock-ups, an 8 person Focus Group, and specs of some of Apple’s current products (Keep in mind these Specs were established in March 2008).

Size: 9.75″ W X 6.81″ H X .75″ D
Weight: ~2.5 lbs
Display: 10.5″ LED-backlit Widesreen
Aluminum Enclosure

Hardware:
1.6 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo (1.8 GHz optional)
80GB HDD (Optional 64 GB Solid State Drive)
Intel GMA X3100 graphics processor
Built-in iSight camera
Built-in stereo speakers and microphone
802.11 n Wireless Networking
Built-in Wi-Max
Built-In GPS
Internal Accelerometers
Bluetooth 2.1
2 USB 2.0 Ports
Mini DVI
Audio In/Out Jack

Price: Starting at $800

Other Options:
External USB SuperDrive
Powered docking station with external bluetooth keyboard

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Red Back Salamander Enclosure Change

August 29, 2009 - 4:16 am 6 Comments

I found out the hard way what very moist Eco-Earth can do in plastic bins. There was ventilation going on, but mold kept growing. I’m experimenting in this new enclosure by using my regular substrate, a 75-25 mix of organic top soil and Eco-Earth. It seem to work for my other terrariums. I will put a hide there soon, but this will probably end up being temporary because of its small size.

For salamander information, visit this awesome site: www.caudata.org

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Patriot Convoy XL 2-Bay SSD SATA External RAID Enclosure

August 29, 2009 - 4:16 am 25 Comments

Seeking a safe, reliable way to access all your data without having to pry open your computer? The Patriot PCXL25SR Convoy XL 2-Bay SSD/2.5″ SATA External RAID Enclosure is designed to make music, pictures, movies and data, secure and portable. Engineered with a built-in raid controller, Convoy XL is capable of raid 0,1, and JBOD. Comprised with dual 2.5″ hot-swappable SATA drive bays, the Patriot PCXL25SR Convoy XL SSD/2.5″ SATA External RAID Enclosure makes it easy to switch drives without shutting down or rebooting the system. Whether used external or internal, Patriot PCXL25SR Convoy XL 2-Bay SSD/2.5″ SATA External RAID Enclosure is the storage solution that provides the ultimate in data reliability and performance for notebooks, desktops, workstations, server, and apple platforms.

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Nippon Labs 2.5″ SATA to USB2 HDD Enclosure Unboxing

August 29, 2009 - 4:16 am 1 Comment

**it also came with a little green screwdriver in the box to tighten to screws for the hard drive.
thanks for watching! ^_^

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Instrumentation

August 29, 2009 - 4:16 am No Comments

http://wwe-co.com/Pages/Front/Auxiliary-Equipment.html#instrumentation

Instrumentation

The Water and Wastewater Equipment Company instrumentation control centers are offered in both PLC and relay control logic to suit your needs and budget. All of our instrumentation centers are supplied in a NEMA 4, water resistant, enclosure unless otherwise required. A variety of operator interfaces are available to suit your needs. The instrumentation panels come complete with all the required motor starters, fuses, relays, transformers, and disconnects. Both audio and visual alarms with push-to-silence and emergency stop buttons are included with each panel. All the necessary pH and ORP analyzers, as well as lights and switches for pumps and mixers are also included.

Instrumentation Products
•Custom PLC & Relay Control Centers
•pH / ORP Controllers
•Conductivity Monitors
•Flow Meters

Water & Wastewater Equipment Company
32100 Solon Road
Suite 101
Solon, Ohio 44139
Phone: (440) 942-7070
Fax: (440) 942-3622
Email:info@wwe-co.com

Serving The Industry Since 1978
http://www.wwe-co.com

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ROTATING TV WALL ENCLOSURE

August 29, 2009 - 4:16 am 4 Comments

This is a rotating enclosure for plasma screens. It can adapt to any size of screen and thickness of wall. adjustable speed andtorque limited for security of your fingers. You can rotate it manually and it will get back in place itself. Optional back are an aquarium the size of the screen, backlit image, painting reproductions of simply plywood for you to finish as the surrounding wall.

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Sleater-Kinney Live on Letterman

August 29, 2009 - 4:16 am 25 Comments

Playing “Jumpers”

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Poor Man’s Enclosures: Phase 2.5

August 29, 2009 - 4:16 am 17 Comments

Finalizing

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My 3.5" hard drive #2 no longer shows up in WIndows. It still spins, but can’t get Windows to recognize it…

August 28, 2009 - 1:19 am 1 Comment

Has the disk completely failed, or is did it just have a Windows breakdown? I have bought a CoolMax 3.5" External Enclosure, which connects an internal 3.5" IDE drive to any computer by USB or firewire, but my Windows XP Pro computer still doesn’t give it a drive letter.

However, the weird thing is that when I plug in the USB cable, Windows goes "Kerplunk" and says a USB 2.0 device has been connected. Also, when I right-click on My COmputer and go into Properties > Device Manager, the 3.5" drive shows up under my list of disk drives (WDC WD60 0BB-75CCB0 USB Device).

How can I force Windows to register and explore this hidden drive?

p.s. My primary drive is a WD 160GB and it is working fine (2005). The WD 60GB is 2 years older, but was working last time I checked… the workstation has been used for about 6 months by my sister since I last used it).

You’re probably missing some drivers. Check the manufacturer’s website, see if you can download them.

I want t build a sub enclosure?

August 28, 2009 - 1:18 am 1 Comment

i want to build an enclosure for 3 concept 8" subs and i was wondering what is the optimal enclosure size for each sub individually

Depends on what you are looking to acheive. Are you looking to go ported or sealed? If you are going ported i would shoot for 2.25ft^3 @ 34hz w/ 33-34in^2 of port. Sealed, 1.5ft^3.