Jean-Christophe Martin's blog - gadget tag

ILoad products: IPod without a PC

Thu, 13 Jul 2006 16:14:47 GMT

A friend sent me a link to the Iload products, it sounds very cool, there are three model :

ILoad allows you to load CDs directly on the IPod without a PC
ILoad-v connect to a cable or satellite box and allow you to record video shows directly on the Ipod, or an USB hard drive. It is integrate with a TV guide to select programs to record.
Iload-c integrate a Cell Phone to directly load music from a music store into your Ipod Nano.

The prices seem reasonable: $199 for the Iload-v for example.

Garmin Mobile 20

Tue, 20 Jun 2006 17:43:12 GMT

Garmin announced last March that they will release a new mobile phone based GPS, the Garmin Mobile 20.
The web page about this product is here Garmin Mobile 20:

Garmin Mobile 20 supports Nokia, Windows Mobile and Treo smartphones, and its integrated phone mount, the GPS 20SM, with a built-in, highly sensitive GPS receiver and Bluetooth-enabled speaker and microphone, accommodates nearly any size. Wherever you're going, Garmin Mobile 20 with included mapping software provides wireless mapping and navigation to deliver you directly to the front door. And for on-the-go convenience, the wireless interface, powerful speaker and noise-canceling dual microphones let you drive and talk hands-free without using a headset.

There is no price published yet, but it seems that this unit is comparable, feature wise, with the nuvi units.
Product will be available in July 06. Time for a new gadget ?

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What are the motion sensors in Macbooks Pro for ?

Tue, 30 May 2006 04:54:03 GMT

You may not know, but all MacBook Pro have a motion sensor that is used to save your hard drive in case of a fall. It seems that it can be used also :

To switch screens in a virtual Desktop (watch the video, it looks almost like playing a pinball)
A carpenter's Level.
A security device (motion sensor).

Very cool. Any other usage I might have missed ?