It’s almost periodic now the process gadgets go through; new, mainstream, redundant. So what’s your best bet to stay ahead of the curve? Why, read Up to Date!
500GB Blu-ray a possibility for Pioneer
Myself, I espouse the notion of downloaded media, envisioning a feature free of format wars where I can download Half-Baked 2: Sampson’s Revenge over the internet for my viewing pleasure. But then I think about high definition movies and download caps. One of the greatest virtues of downloadable media is that it’s capable of keeping pace with advancements in technology. However, what’s killing of DVDs is their limited capacity, and in their place stands discs that can hold a whopping 500GB of data. At least, according to projections over at Pioneer, who believes they have the specification for a Blu-ray disc with oodles of layers (last month Pioneer reached 16 layers with their 400GB Blu-ray disc). With capacities reaching sizes of that magnitude, it’s hard not to imagine the format hanging around for some time to come (though the players themselves might need updating).
OLED’s: Not just for the uber rich
You know OLED’s, right? The supposed heir to the hdtv crown on account of their ultra-slim design. Well, for most regular folks they’re kind of elusive things, best taken in at a glance, lest your eyes come to rest on that little placard with the digits on it. Sony Style wants some $2,500 of your hard earned cash for an 11-inch OLED. Well, my friends, you’re time draws nigh. Sam’s Club is reportedly offering $800 off that price, at $1,748 for the XEL-1 OLED 11” hdtv set. So, about the time you get adjusted to your current HD set, these’ll be gunning for your tax return at a bearable price. But this is a start
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Fashion for the technophile
Wanna stay up to date with the latest fashions but can’t seem to justify a purchase that doesn’t somehow interface with your gadgets? Well, designer Laurent Hongisto knows how you feel, and that’s how the slap-bracelet USB cable came to life. The cable is actually concealed in a stylish sheath that then wraps about the wearer’s wrist, much like those slap bracelets from back in the day. Then if you ever find yourself in need of a USB cable to charge your phone or transfer pictures, just whip it off and amaze friends, confuse grandmothers!
