Satechi Bluetooth Wireless Smart Keypad

by Edwin - on July 3rd, 2013

I am quite sure that the seasoned computer user would have seen his or her fair share of Bluetooth accessories by now, and nothing new would really shock them into making a purchase. Well, what is a Bluetooth accessory manufacturer to do, then? Perhaps coming up with something that is essential to one’s work might actually move their hearts as well as wallets, and this is exactly what the folks over at Satechi have done â€" with their spanking new Satechi Bluetooth Wireless Smart Keypad.

The Satechi Bluetooth Wireless Smart Keypad is said to be the perfect functional accessory for any Apple user’s workspace, where it comes in a sleek, metallic silver finish that is so familiar to all Apple hardware owners, and also sports an Apple-styled curved edge design which makes it a sight for sore eyes. You are more or less guaranteed that gifting an Apple user the Satechi Bluetooth Wireless Smart Keypad would not irk them in any way in terms of design, but the crucial question is, do they need it?

That question can only be answered if one were to take stock of what the Satechi Bluetooth Wireless Smart Keypad offers right from the get go. For starters, this accessory will not take up any more valuable USB ports that are available on your machine, and it is also capable of toggling between Calculator Mode and Keypad Mode. When it is in Calculator Mode, the device would work as a normal calculator, performing arithmetic operations, and these would include backspace and memory operations. In Keypad Mode, it will work like any other number pad, so that users are able to type numbers and equations in a quicker and more comfortable manner compared to the traditional linear number layout of laptops and tablets.

Since it is so slim, the compact BT Wireless Smart Keypad would be able to be packed away in a jiffy, as it comes with a large LCD display that can show up to a dozen digits simultaneously, while an LED indicator would let you know whenever it starts to run low of juice. Expect to fork out $34.99 for the Satechi BT Wireless Smart Keypad.

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Vis Vires bicycle is unlike any other you have seen before

by Edwin - on July 2nd, 2013

Have you heard of FACTOR Bikes before? If you haven’t, perhaps it is time you did. FACTOR Bikes happen to be part of a visionary firm that revolutionized the aerospace industry, Formula 1 racing in addition to playing a part in shaping some of the most advanced supercars in the world. Well, this time around, they intend to take things at a slightly slower pace, by delivering the highly anticipated Vis Vires bicycle. The Vis Vires will come with electronics incorporated from the ground up, where all data will be captured in a manner that is not seen before thanks to a complete, accurate and fully integrated system that comprises of high-end monitoring devices.

In their quest for perfection with the Vis Vires, it requires flexible and reliable technology, which is why FACTOR decided to use ANT+ as their wireless sensor technology. This move would also ensure that in the blink of an eye, it would make the Vis Vires compatible with the millions of ANT+ devices that happen to dominate the cycling market today. There will be a couple of models on sale, with the Vis Vires Ultegra Di2 burning a £7,999/$10,441 hole in your pocket as it arrives with Factor Power Cranks, while those who are on a tighter budget, you can settle for the Ultegra cranks at £5,999/$7,830 a pop. As for the other model, it would arrive in the form of the Vis Vires Dura-Ace Di2, where you have to fork out top dollar for it â€" to the tune of £9,999/$13,051, to be exact. Those who have placed their faith in the Dura-Ace model will be able to ride on this coming August, while those who want the Ultegra model, it will only be available in January 2014.

The Vis Vires is able to capture data accurately, efficiently and easily, thanks to a full system of ANT+ compatible electronics that has been incorporated seamlessly into the bike frame. Your cycling sessions will never be the same again, this I promise you, and so too, will your bank account be a whole lot poorer.

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