Apple redesigns laptops, reveals new mouse Oct 22, 2009
The sleek, touch capacitive design behaves similarly to the track pad on Apple's laptops. Of course the standard two-button usage model works as you'd expect, but you can also simply drag your finger down the middle of the mouse to scroll up and down. (CNN -- Tech)
RIM updates BlackBerry Bold to ward off iPhone Oct 22, 2009
The original Bold's track ball has been replaced with an optical track pad and it also features a faster web browser. "RIM still isn't in a position where it has any one device that can be considered an iPhone killer," said independent technology analyst Carmi Levy. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Technology)
RIM Unveils Upscale Blackberry Bold Oct 22, 2009
The new Bold is thinner and lighter that its predecessor, which hit the market last year, and replaces the original Bold's track ball with an optical track pad, RIM co-Chief Executive Jim Balsillie said in an interview. It also features a faster Web browser. (Datamation)
A daily dose of postings from The Chronicle's technology blog (sfgate.com... Oct 21, 2009
The MacBook ($999) gets a multi-touch track pad, longer battery life and an LED backlit screen - all features pulled from the MacBook Pro line. And the Mac mini ($599) also gets a much-needed refresh with more speed, storage and memory. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Technology)
Apple gatecrashes Windows 7's coming out party Oct 21, 2009
Apple also made its least expensive laptop, the white MacBook, sleeker, faster and more like the higher-end MacBook Pro machines, with a "multitouch" track pad that responds to finger gestures. The MacBooks will be encased in a new polycarbonate shell, replacing the existing material which has been the. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Technology)
ASUS adds to Seashell netbook range Sep 2, 2009
The coup de grce is the multi-touch track pad that allows users to intuitively zoom in or out of pictures via pinching, or navigating up and down pages by sliding along the touchpad. The Eee PC Seashell 1008HA weighs just 1. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Technology)
Click to read: Back to School Phones for Kids & Parents Aug 13, 2009
Carrier: T-Mobile Cost: $129 at T-Mobile or $49 at Wal-Mart - Entry-level BlackBerry, so not all the bells and whistles of the Tour or the Bold - 2G phone, not a 3G phone so not the fastest BlackBerry around but T-Mobile has pretty reliable service - Trackball navigator has been replaced with an optical track pad, which is easy to get used to and works well - There is also a dedicated media control along the top - Bluetooth and Wi-Fi - Great call quality, even over speakerphone. Carrier: ATCost:... (CBS News -- Early Show)
1-finger exercise reveals unexpected limits to dexterity Jul 8, 2009
Valero-Cuevas and his collaborators set up a simple experiment to characterize how finger velocity made a difference in the force produced during the common manipulation task similar to rubbing a surface, using a computer track pad or iphone. Adult volunteers wearing a closefitting Teflon cover on their forefingers applied fingertip pressure on a slippery Teflon surface linked to a force-measuring sensor. (EurekAlert!)
MacBook Pro 17 May 24, 2009
There is no question that the 17-inch MacBook Pro is an expensive machine, but for media professionals seeking the newest track pad, chassis construction and graphics technology all in a polished high-definition display, this computer is almost a steal. Apple has gone ahead and moved to a NVIDIA chipset on the 17-inch MacBook Pro, which has much improved integrated graphics. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
Black Market Gear May 14, 2009
Me neither, but picking up a non-refurbished 46" LCD HDTV for under $800 automatically got my attention. Like we always say here, playing next-gen video games and watching satellite-delivered porn reaches life-changing potential when you're busting a blood vessel on 46-inches of high definition glory. Thankfully, most of the Newegg user reviews on this unit make it seem legit, with the majority giving it 5 out of 5 stars. All of the standard features come, well, standard. You get a full... (IGN PC Games)
Test Center: The mightiest ThinkPad Mar 4, 2009
Unfortunately, I cannot say the same for the W700ds' track pad. The input surface area seems undersized when compared to most competing systems, and both the track pad and the ubiquitous TrackPoint "eraser head" lack the all-important third mouse button favored by workstation application users and developers. (InfoWorld)
The Pogo Sketch: does your iPhone need a stylus? Feb 9, 2009
With the Pogo Sketch stylus, the foam at the tip scrunches down alarmingly when you push it down hard enough to activate the track pad. It fluffed back up, but this is clearly not an ideal solution. (Ars Technica)
