Posts Tagged ‘tablet’
Written by KineticShift on 14 May 2013
The iPad might be good for Facetime and Angry Birds, but will it help actually save your life? Is there an app for that? Probably not, especially if there isn’t Wi-Fi, cellular towers and power. The Earl Backcountry Survival Tablet is for those times, and it is designed specifically for use in the wilds.
The 1,024×768 six inch flexible E-Ink screen, which provides visibility in direct sunlight as well as a “Lunar” mode for viewing at night, features a glove friendly infrared touchscreen as well as a gyroscope so it can work in a variety of conditions. The screen can even be used as a lantern during an emergency. Laminated solar panels provide up to 20 hours of battery, and the device can charge in just five hours of direct sun light.
The Earl Backcountry Survival Tablet features an IP67 rating and is waterproof, dust-proof, shock-proof and even mud-proof. It offers an internal weather sensor, a FRS, GMRS and MURS transceiver for use as a two-way radio; plus it offers a built-in AM/FM/SW/LW radio tuner. It includes GPS and Bluetooth 4.0, and it runs on Android 4.1 so yeah, it probably can even play Angry Birds while you wait for rescue.
Earl Backcountry Survival Tablet Official Website
Tags: AM/FM/SW/LW, Earl Backcountry Survival Tablet, FRS, GMRS, IP67, MURS, tablet, Wi-Fi
Posted in Equipment, Gadget, GPS, Outdoors, Personal Electronics | No Comments »
Written by KineticShift on 09 April 2013
Tablets can do many things beyond playing Angry Birds and watching a movie. A team at the University of Notre Dame is developed a tablet-based test that can detect a concussion. Typically concussions, which should be treated as soon as possible, often are difficult to diagnose without a trip to the hospital.
This new software, which could certainly see use in sports, requires that the person recite a variety of words before they start playing and then again once there has been the potential of an injury occurring. The software works by analyzing the differences in how the words are said before-and-after, and looks for key indicators that could suggest a traumatic brain injury. These could include things such as distorted vowels, imprecise consonants even a hyper nasal sound. Unlike just asking an athlete if they are alright, this one can listen to how they say it. Video after the jump
Tags: concussion, Notre Dame, Software, tablet, university of notre dame
Posted in concept, Personal Electronics, Research, Software | No Comments »
Written by KineticShift on 11 October 2012
Most of us will probably never need a tablet that can endure the punishment that the Algiz 10X can withstand, but it is good to know that there is this option. It is designed to withstand the elements, harsh handling and still provide those in the field with a serious machine.
It is IP65-rated and meets stringent MIL-STD-810G military standards so it can tackle dust, water, vibrations, drops, extreme temperatures and even varying altitudes. But it is still just 32mm (1.2-inches) thick and weights just 2.9pounds. Read the rest of this entry »
Tags: Algiz 10X, Bluetooth 4.0, Handheld Algiz, rugged computer, tablet
Posted in Equipment, Gadget, GPS, Outdoors, Personal Electronics | No Comments »
Written by KineticShift on 13 September 2012
Tablets are great devices for surfing the web, reading an e-book, playing a game – provided you’re careful with the darn things and aren’t actually planning to take them out in the real world. These things are as fragile as a newborn, but Getac doesn’t believe this needs to be the case.
The company has released a rugged Android tablet, the Getac Z701, which can be used in places besides an airport or couch! It features a glove-friendly touchscreen display made of Gorilla Glass, a capacitive touch sensor and LED backlighting. More importantly it was created to MIL-STD 810G/IP65 specs so it can survive a drop from up to six feet, and is certified for resistance against dust and liquid. It can even endure temperatures from -4°F to 122°F. Read the rest of this entry »
Tags: Android, IP65, MIL-STD-810G, tablet, Z701
Posted in Gadget, GPS, Personal Electronics | No Comments »
Written by Peter Suciu on 19 June 2012
With a smartphone you can easily search for a seafood restaurant, or you could use it to go directly to the source. While we’ve seen gizmos such as the Magellan eXplorist line of GPS devices that now include fishing hotspots map, once there you still need to see if the fish are actually there to bite.
For that the Deeper FishFinder might just do the trick. It is a sonar-enable waterproof ball that won’t sink but it will sync with the smartphone. The Bluetooth-enabled device can scan the water and send location information directly to an iOS or Android phone or tablet. It shows the approximate location of fish with a depth chart as well so you can cast off in just the right spot. Read the rest of this entry »
Tags: Android, Bluetooth, Deeper FishFinder, Fishing, GPS, iOS, Mobile Phone, smartphone, tablet
Posted in Gadget, GPS, Mobile Phone, Personal Electronics, Water Activities | No Comments »
Written by Brian O'Connor on 30 March 2012
Timbuk2 Original Messenger Bag
Hewlett-Packard, Mattel, and Apple Computer – what do these companies all have in common? They started in someone’s house or garage and have grown into multi-billion dollar corporations. The bag company, Timbuk2, was also started in a someone’s home, but unlike those other companies, they have chosen to keep the design and manufacturing of a number of their products close to where it all began for them in San Francisco, California. Read the rest of this entry »
Tags: backpack, Custom bags, laptop, Made in America, messenger, San Francisco, tablet, Timbuk2
Posted in Cycling, General, Made in America, Made in the USA | No Comments »
Written by KineticShift on 09 March 2012
There is nothing like sitting around the campfire, having the stars overhead and the iPad on your lap. That doesn’t sound right, but as more and more people take the iPad to the great outdoors some companies have stepped up to make it a little easier to use.
X-Doria has provided such an accessory, aptly named the CampFire, a padded stand of sorts that helps prop up the tablet. This custom sleeping bag case also doubles as a protector to ensure that the iPad can handle a bit of roughing it as well. And when the time comes to call it a night, the iPad will have its own sleeping bag to bunk down for the night. Additional images after the jump
Tags: CampFire, camping, iPad, tablet, X-Doria
Posted in Equipment, Gadget, Outdoors, Personal Electronics | No Comments »
Written by KineticShift on 06 December 2011
Taking your gadgets on the go is easy enough, but keeping them juiced up when far from the grid can be another thing. Then this week we saw the Piggyback Solar Powered Gadgetbag, which as the name suggests can recharge your digital devices while you hike – provided you have sun shining down on you.
It offers two zippered pouches, including one large (8-inch x 12-inch), which is big enough for an iPad, and one small (8-inch x 5-inch) for compact devices including an Amazon Kindle. There are built-in channels for running USB cables between pouches, so devices can get the juice while safely tucked inside.
The solar panels are worn outside the backpack, which features an 800mAh Lithium ion battery pack to soak up excess power, while the device can output about 100mA along the way to devices inside the bag via USB. While the Piggyback Solar Powered Gadgetbag does add weight, and doesn’t exactly come cheap at almost $120, it is a good way to let the sun recharge your devices while you’re on the move.
[Via Ubergizmo: Piggyback Solar Powered Gadgetbag lets you charge your gadgets on the go]
Tags: iPad, Piggyback Solar Powered Gadgetbag, solar power, tablet
Posted in Equipment, Gadget, Hiking, Personal Electronics | No Comments »
Written by Les Shu on 25 November 2011
We have covered a few portable rugged tablet computers here at KinecticShift, but these products aren’t exactly as sexy-looking or easy-to-use as Apple’s iPad. In fact, they are designed for mobile workers and more adept at actual productivity, running some version of Microsoft Windows. Panasonic’s new Toughpad line of rugged Android-based tablets may just finally deliver a device that balances play and work in a tough exterior.
Although it looks chunkier than many consumer tablets on market, the Toughpad looks like a tablet you wouldn’t mind throwing into your bag when compared to other rugged tablets available. When it comes to creating rugged devices, Panasonic has lots of experience in this department. The company has been making rugged computers under the Toughbook name for some time; the Toughbook line has a Windows-based tablet computer, as well. But the Toughpad seems better suited for carrying around, especially if you don’t need the full Windows operating system to get stuff done. And in the sea of Android tablets currently on the market, Panasonic’s stands out. Sure, you can wrap an iPad with a rugged case, but the Toughpad is a different breed of tablet computers with specific users in mind. Read the rest of this entry »
Tags: Android, Panasonic, rugged computer, tablet, Toughbook, Toughpad
Posted in Computing, Outdoors, Personal Electronics | No Comments »
Written by KineticShift on 26 October 2011
In the old days “track and field” use to mean the sport, but today data tracking allows for better training and conditioning on-field and on-court. Adidas has unveiled its new miCoach SPEED_CELL, the first device to capture information from motion in every direction and measures key performance metrics including speed, distance and time during practice and competition.
The device, which sits inside a specially designed cavity in the outsole of the shoe, can work with a range of sports including soccer, football, basketball, tennis and running, allowing users to monitor, evaluate and increase their performance.
“Understanding individual performance data is one of the best ways to improve your game,” said Mark Verstegen, founder and president of Athletes’ Performance. “For the first time, amateur athletes can have access to the performance tracking and analysis technology available to professional athletes.” Read the rest of this entry »
Tags: Adidas, Athletes’ Performance, fitness monitor, Footwear, Mac, Mark Verstegen, miCoach SPEED_CELL, PC, Shoes, smartphone, tablet
Posted in Equipment, Exercise, Footwear, Gadget, Personal Electronics, Running | No Comments »
Written by Enid Burns on 19 January 2011
Whether you bike your commute to work, are out for fun or extensive exercise, you may have some gear to tote along. A shoulder bag gets in the way, and sometimes even your standard backpack feels inappropriate while riding.
Timbuk2 has a few new bag designs that address the specific needs of cyclists. Those are streamlined, well-balanced and with the right pockets to store laptops and tablets, every day items and even bike-specific gear such as helmets and locks.
While the bag company showed its upcoming products for the year at CES earlier this month, some of its bike-friendly bags won’t be available until about September’s Interbike. The new line of backpacks, includes the Amnesia, Hemlock and Q. The former is something we’ll be sure to remember as we wait for it to arrive.
The Amnesia features a ventilated back panel to help ensure that you don’t get too hot under the collar, while custom-fit straps give a truer, more comfortable fit. The refined weave 840 ballistic nylon pack offers a “swing around” side access compartment that can fit a laptop or tablet up to 15-inches. Separate front organizer pockets are available for accessories. This bag features an bottle opener on one of the straps. Once you’re off your bike you can use the paired Velcro loops on the bag’s face to secure your helmet or headphones – we recommend you keep the helmet on your head while on the bike. Read the rest of this entry »
Tags: backpack, iPad, laptop bag, tablet, Timbuk2
Posted in Apparel, Consumer Electronics Show, Interbike | No Comments »
Written by Peter Suciu on 03 January 2011
There are times when the going gets tough, and in some of those times you need to keep the computer going. At this week’s Consumer Electronics Show GammaTech will roll out its line of military-grade rugged notebooks and tablet computers.
Among the line of products to be shown include:
* The D12C – 12.1″ mobile rugged, convertible notebook computer
* The D15C – 15.6″ rugged portable notebook computer
* The MT10L – 10.4″ Intel Health Mobile Clinical Assistant tablet PC
So move over iPad, you might be great for the living room. But for those who need to do more than sit on a couch, GammaTech is the name to beat.
GammaTech Official Website
Tags: computer, D12C, D15C, GammaTech, Intel Health Mobile Clinical Assistant tablet PC, iPad, laptop, MT10L, tablet
Posted in General | No Comments »
Written by Peter Suciu on 16 December 2010
Planning a trip around the world, or just need to update your Facebook page while you’re off hiking? Either way the GammaTech D12C rugged notebook will survive the journey. This convertible notebook does the transformer thing, going from a traditional notebook to a tablet in a blink of the eye. It features a 12.1-inch Touch Screen display, along with a Web cam and HD stereo audio.
It is drop and shock resistant and tested to stringent MIL-STD-810G requirements. It further features a unique spill resistant design protects it from accidental spills, utilizing a C-face that helps protect the area around the keyboard, touchpad, speakers and wireless and power switches. When off in the wild the D12C is practically air tight as all input/output ports are fully dust resistant as well. Read the rest of this entry »
Tags: Bluetooth, CES, computer, Consumer Electronics Show, D12C, GammaTech, Intel HM55 chipset, Intel i5-540UM, laptop, notebook, Steven Gau, tablet, Wi-Fi
Posted in Consumer Electronics Show, Outdoors, Software | No Comments »
