CasaTunes Introduces New Low Profile Music Server Nov 19, 2009
For another friendly control option, CasaTunes offers its own CasaTunes Keypads. These simple to install and setup keypads, provide full room control, display meta-data associated with the stream that is playing in the room, and enable music browsing and selection ... Multiple USB connectors can be used for adding the optional CasaTunes Keypads and Keypad Hubs, as well as for USB-to-Serial adapters for controlling the external tuners. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
On the Money: Debit the halls? Nov 15, 2009
These devices vary from plastic gadgets slipped on top of the card slot to fake keypads that are almost impossible to detect. Thieves may also plant tiny cameras in hard-to-notice spots to record your PIN number as you punch it in. (The Augusta Chronicle)
CasaTunes Launches Promo For CasaTunes App For iPhone Oct 21, 2009
Beginning immediately, dealers who purchase and install three (3) CasaTunes XLi or one (1) CasaTunes XLe with six (6) CasaTunes Keypads will receive an iPod touch for free ... CasaTunes in-wall LCD Keypads offer an alternate, yet complementary way to control the CasaTunes based music system. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
* Silitech rises on target upgrades, pretax income Oct 21, 2009
Silitech Technology Corp (u), the supplier of cellphone keypads to Nokia Oyj, surged by its daily limit for the second day as brokerages upgraded their target prices for the company ... It said preliminary pretax income of NT$541 million beat the brokerages forecast by 40 percent to 50 percent on stronger-than-expected gross margins from improving factory use and production rates as well as from a greater focus on QWERTY keypads. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Sports)
Program to enhance opportunities within SCS Oct 7, 2009
Grant funds will be used to purchase additional keypads so that each student can take part in interactive lessons. Teachers will be able to help student improve in-class, Gateway, and ACT scores. (West Memphis Germantown News, TN)
Text messaging isn't just for 'LOLZ' anymore Sep 4, 2009
It also ties in with door keypads. Be alerted every time the lock is used. (USA Today -- Tech)
China's phone clones Jul 31, 2009
Some have gimmicky appearances, like cigarettes boxes or watches, but others have special lights that can be used to identify fake money, large screens and keypads for the elderly or extra loud speakers for farmers who may not be able to hear their phones while working outside. "This is an important way to cultivate grassroots innovation," said Jack Linchuan Liu, a communications professor at Chinese University of Hong Kong who has studied the shanzhai industry. (CNN -- International)
TI-Nspire(TM) graphing calculator provides long-term back-to-school value, helping students excel in algebra through college-level math Jul 9, 2009
Interchangeable keypads allow students to use the calculator in TI-Nspire, TI-84 Plus and TI-83 Plus modes, and included computer software brings the TI-Nspire experience to a PC or Mac. TI-Nspire Freebies and Accessories. (PR Newswire)
* SUNDAY PROFILE: The flute doctor Jul 5, 2009
Following a manual that he calls the flutemakers bible, he installed keypads and neck screws onto a silver tube. Whether the keys can close completely and open smoothly determines the sound the flute makes, Wong explained. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Business)
SPREADING THE GOSPEL: FAITH IN THE FUTURE Jul 5, 2009
Kids skateboard outside, hurriedly disembark from SUVs driven by their parents and loiter inside the building, talking, punching text messages into cell-phone keypads, playing table tennis. Advertisement. (Las Vegas Review-Journal -- Life)
Guard RFID Integrates Active RFID and Milestone Video for Healthcare Security and Access Control Visibility Jun 27, 2009
Essex designs and manufactures weatherproof, vandal resistant, keypads and Keyless Entry access control systems for residential, commercial, elevator, vehicle and aircraft applications. New handheld RFID system makes asset tracking easy. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Lenovo looked at trends to shift ThinkPad keys Jun 26, 2009
As evidence, Bradley noted the high tolerance many younger people show for tapping out cell-phone messages on tiny keypads using only their thumbs. Lenovo is on a more conservative course. (MSNBC -- Technology)
How To Text Message And Avoid Sore Thumbs, Neck And Hands Jun 25, 2009
Considering how much we use the small mobile phone keypads, it is important that we learn how they affect our bodies. We need to identify factors related to mobile phone usage that may affect our health and ability to work', says Gustafsson. (Science Daily)
Now Pin is mightier than the pen May 13, 2009
It seems to work well, the only problem is people behind you being able to see the number you punch in as the keypads are often high up on stalks in front of the till. Andrew McKee, US. (BBC News -- Technology)
CasaTools Introduces Advanced CasaTunes Keypads May 6, 2009
--(BUSINESS WIRE)--CasaTools, a leader in whole house audio systems, today announced the immediate availability of its CasaTunes Keypads. Specially designed to work with the CasaTunes XLi, the CasaTunes XLe, and the CasaTunes XL Music Server, the CasaTunes in-wall LCD Keypads completes the CasaTunes whole house audio system ... The CasaTunes Keypads offer incredible functionality and value. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
How To Protect Yourself From Swine Flu Apr 29, 2009
"Mouses, keypads, fax machines. Anything that your hands are on. If you take an elevator to get up to work, you should probably hit the button with your elbow," she said. "And lastly, don't share food that's open. Individually wrapped stuff is good. But the other stuff is just a breeding ground for germs.". (CBS News -- Early Show)
Robinson Rubber Receives Manufacturer of the Year 2009 Award Apr 19, 2009
Hanaco is a high-quality manufacturer of rubber elastomer keypads and other rubber parts for a variety of industries. Expert project services. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
NC House gives initial OK to driver texting ban Apr 16, 2009
RALEIGH The North Carolina House sent a message to drivers Wednesday: keep your fingers on the wheel instead of your cell phone keypads. Advertisement. (Roanoke Rapids Daily Herald, NC)
Essential Gadgets Apr 14, 2009
Goodbye, numeric mobile phone keypads. You're going the way of the rotary dial. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Blind fury: vote veto by vision impaired Apr 5, 2009
Special machines - telephone-style keypads and headphones connected to a computer - that allow the visually impaired to cast a secret and unaided vote were introduced at the 2007 election at 29 polling booths. Human Rights Commissioner Graeme Innes, who is totally blind, said he was overjoyed to cast that vote because he always had to rely on someone to help him. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
On new cell phones, QWERTY eases out 1-2-3 Apr 3, 2009
LAS VEGAS - Goodbye, numeric cell phone keypads ... Old-fashioned numeric keypads still will have a prominent place but largely overseas ... As a result, numeric keypads were still dominant at the CTIA booth of Nokia Corp., the world's largest maker of cell phones, which has a relatively minor presence in the U.S. The same was the case at the booth of Japanese-Swedish manufacturer Sony Ericsson. (MSNBC -- Technology)
Kolej Yayasan Saad comes out tops in first leg of contest Apr 3, 2009
Armed with sharp minds, zeal and enthusiasm, the students threw themselves whole-heartedly into the first challenge, which required the teams of three to answer 20 multiple-choice quiz questions based on maths, science and general knowledge using interactive keypads ... Host Sivashankar Krishnapillai said while keying in answers using interactive keypads was new to many of the students, they found it very interesting and had a lot of fun. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
MANUFACTURING: Recession drives innovation for niche firm Apr 2, 2009
The latest finger, a cylinder 12 millimeters in diameter, is suited for testing cell-phone keypads. The company's designers typically develop a product for a specific customer and incorporate what they learn into a standard model. (North County Times)
LETTER: Radio-TV dials stop before Rush's frequency Mar 14, 2009
Why do these folks show so much hate from their keypads. You have my respect as a thinker, a historian, a debater and of course a man of God. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Mobile phones help accountants improve client service Mar 12, 2009
Cons: Touch screen versions can make for slow typing, but other models have built-in or slide-out QWERTY keypads for faster text entry. OS can be a little unstable - just like Windows desktop PCs - and slow on lower-powered devices. (Accounting Web, UK)
The Internet has changed the nature of scientific debate Mar 6, 2009
(One thing that has not changed is that people are almost always moved to put pen to paper or thumbs to keypads when they are angry, not happy. Feedback, no matter how relentlessly negative, is welcome - or at least it should be. (Globe and Mail)
White Electronic closing Columbus plant Mar 4, 2009
The manufacturing operation, which principally made keypads for the appliance market, made up White Electronic s Interface Electronics Division. The cuts, the company said, will take place in three phases, the second falling on May 22 and the final occurring on the expected June 19 closing date. (Columbus Business First, OH)
Telegraph a friend Feb 12, 2009
Admittedly, our phones, obtained in a family package some five years ago, were not texting-friendly with their 10-number keypads. They also didn t take pictures, play music, display photos, give directions or research term papers, as some of the newer phones do. (Washington Daily News, NC)
