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Gamer's delight [New Straits Time (Malaysia)](New Straits Time (Malaysia) Via Acquire Media NewsEdge) YOU may be familiar with the brand name Corsair when it comes to computer memory, but what about gaming products? The company recently announced the new K95 RGB gaming keyboard which comes with 16.8 million colour backlighting system, using German-made Cherry MX RGB mechanical key switches. Each switch is built using the exacting precision of Cherry's self-cleaning, corrosion-proof Gold-Crosspoint electrical contacts. When that is merged alongside Corsair gaming's distinctive aircraft- grade aluminium baseplate, you are sure of a professional-level gaming keyboard that delivers not only consistency but also accuracy with the touch of every key. Also included is the Corsair Utility Engine (CUE) software that allows you to conjure your own lighting effects and macros. These range from solid colours which can highlight key groupings, all the way to smooth gradients, dramatic waves and captivating ripple patterns. Hopefully, you will not end up too distracted by the beautiful colours and stumble in the game itself! There is also complete macro programmability on any key, where the K95 RGB also boasts of another 18 dedicated macro keys and dedicated media-keys for added functionality. Naturally, it doesn't come cheap. It retails at U$189.99 (RM616), with a two-year warranty. gaming.corsair.com WOMB WITH A VIEW CALIFORNIAN outfit Bellabeat has an entire range of tracking devices for mothers and expectant mums. Three new devices, which sport nature-inspired designs, allow mothers to track their pregnancy and birth without having to worry about privacy, being able to intimately connect with their babies in the comfort of their own homes. The Bellabeat Shell assists mums-to-be to feel closer to their baby, thanks to a revolutionary, non-invasive technology which relies on high-sensitivity sensors. Mothers can hear the calming sound of their baby's heartbeat, as well as share this sound with their loved ones through an app. It can also play calming music and track baby's reaction. The Bellabeat Leaf can be worn as a bracelet, necklace or pendant and functions as an activity tracker. It also keeps tabs on sleep and stress levels, providing immediate feedback and advice when necessary. Last but not least, the Bellabeat Balance is a beautiful smart scale made of wood, for keeping track of one's weight before, during and after pregnancy. This scale is unique since it can measure the weight of mum and baby separately. www.bellabeat.com PRINT ANYTIME, ANYWHERE THERE are times when you are out of the office, only to realise that there are documents which you need to print. If only you had some sort of mobile printer, that would be a lifesaver. Check out the Canon Pixma iP110 wireless mobile printer. It's specially designed to cater to business professionals who require a printer on the go. With an optional battery, it offers high-quality text and graphics printouts. The cloud-based Pixma Printing Solutions app allows easy access to the cloud from compatible smartphones, tablets or other mobile devices. In other words, you can print and scan images and documents straight from a slew of some of the most popular online services, including Facebook, Twitter, Photobucket, Dropbox, Evernote, Microsoft OneDrive and Google Drive. The Canon Pixma iP110 sports a 9,600 x 2,400 maximum colour dpi, and is also lightweight and small enough to fit onto a desk with limited space, or into a carry-on bag. Apart from that, Wireless PictBridge is supported, letting one hook up digital camcorders and cameras wirelessly before printing them sans wires or the need for a computer. It has print speeds of up to nine images-per-minute (ipm) for black and 5.9 ipm for colour. Priced at USD249.99. www.canon.com CONNECT FOR BIG VIEW WITH the size of your smartphone or tablet, a group would have to jostle against one another to look at the content. But if you have the Microsoft Wireless Display Adapter that hooks itself up to an HDTV, monitor or projector, you can share content from any Miracast- enabled device in a jiffy. These include the numerous computers and tablets which are powered by Windows 8.1 as the operating system of choice. In other words, the Wireless Display Adapter eliminates the kind of huddling we see in rugby matches when you want to share a photo of your pet or newborn. Usage is a snap - just plug the USB end and HDMI end of the Microsoft Wireless Display Adapter into an HDTV, monitor or projector. Pick out the corresponding input on your TV before pairing it to a laptop, tablet or smartphone. You can opt to show what is on your device's display or to have it extend the screen, depending on the hardware you are running on. As the Microsoft Wireless Display Adapter falls back on Miracast technology, one would not be limited to selected apps or content streaming. The adapter will be released next month for USD59.95. www.microsoft.com (c) 2014 ProQuest Information and Learning Company; All Rights Reserved. |