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Illuminated keyboard for gamers [New Straits Time (Malaysia)](New Straits Time (Malaysia) Via Acquire Media NewsEdge) GAMERS are extremely particular about hardware, so pleasing this market can be extremely challenging. For a decent gaming keyboard, you may want to check out the Tesoro Lobera Supreme Full RGB Mechanical Keyboard. This mechanical keyboard has full colour illumination for that added touch of class and menace. In fact, you will be able to enjoy from a full 16.8 million backlight colour palette, where each key is individually illuminated, alongside the Lobera Supreme's illuminated sidebar to complete the gaming experience. There are also four different levels of brightness to choose from - breathing mode, colour loop mode, gaming mode and the fourth for illuminating the relevant gaming keys. One can also record macros on the fly without the need for special software, as your personalised settings will be stashed away in the built-in-memory. The keyboard also features a pair of USB 2.0 ports, complete with an audio and mic jack in front of the Lobera Supreme to deliver easy connectivity as and when required. Perfect for charging smartphones or tablets as you play. The Tesoro Lobera Supreme Full RGB Mechanical Keyboard is priced at US$139.99 (RM447). www.tesorotec.com The childminder AS adults move into the world of wearable technology such as smart watches and the like, how about our little ones? Children now have tablet designed for them, so if you have a smart watch, why not let your children jump onboard the wearable technology bandwagon by getting them the LG Kizon? Specially developed for children, it offers parents peace of mind too as it lets them keep track of their little one's whereabouts as, through the clever implementation of GPS and WiFi connectivity, parents have access to real-time location information. All this information can be seen through a smartphone or a tablet, using a specially preloaded software, of course. The inclusion of One Step Direct Call means parents can communicate with their children on the spot, while children can press the One Step Direct Call button to dial pre-configured phone numbers. The LG Kizon also has a Location Reminder that allows presetting the device to deliver location alerts at specific times of the day. With a battery life of 36 hours, it should be able to handle a full day's regime. In case the battery drops to less than 25 per cent, parents will be alerted. Other hardware specifications of the LG Kizon include 64MB RAM and 125MB ROM - all crammed into a 34.7mm x 55.2mm x 13.9mm form factor. To be released later this year, the price is yet unknown. www.lg.com Fast and Fury-ous IF you're a fan of Logitech's gaming hardware, do check out its new G402 Hyperion Fury gaming mouse which the company claims can deliver unmatched speed and precision. The mouse targets FPS (First Person Shooter) gamers especially and, just so that you know, it has been three years in the making. Touted to be the fastest gaming mouse ever manufactured, it boasts of Logitech's exclusive Fusion Engine sensor technology which can track more than 500 inches per second (IPS) reliably, not to mention working alongside Logitech's exclusive Delta Zero sensor technology that delivers unrivaled accuracy. It is said that the Fusion Engine in the G402 Hyperion Fury can handle even the fastest FPS gamers' reflexes out there, courtesy of its 32-bit on-board ARM processor which enables reliable and accurate tracking speeds that exceed 500 inches per second. Couple that with a choice of lightweight materials and low-friction feet and you won't sweat, even when playing under great stress. There are also eight different programmable buttons which can be configured to suit your tastes, ranging from complex macros to single keystrokes. Priced at US$59.99 each. www.logitech.com More exciting point of view ARE you an outdoor enthusiast who loves scream-inducing, adrenaline-pumping bungee jumps and rock climbing adventures? A picture speaks a thousand words, so why not record these experiences instead of having to repeat the story to different groups of friends and family. To do this, ensure your video recording equipment can keep up with the pace of your lifestyle. The ultra-compact Sony AS20 Action Cam, for instance, has SteadyShot image stabilisation to ensure your footage of the killer downhill ride is smooth and crisp to watch. Apart from that, it comes with a high-quality Zeiss Tessar lens alongside a huge 170[degrees] field of view to deliver the ultimate wide angle experience and, thanks to a built-in stereo microphone, it captures the sound of your excitement too. There is integrated WiFi connectivity, so you can hook it to the wearable RM-LVR1 Live- View remote, an optional accessory to show you a live image preview on its LCD screen. Available later this month at US$200. store.sony.com (c) 2014 ProQuest Information and Learning Company; All Rights Reserved. |