Posted on 2008 under Laptops/NoteBooks, Computers |
29
Mar
MacBook Air has been hacked and that too in just two minutes. Can you believe it? In a Pwn to Own contest sponsored by TippingPoint, a team of security researchers won the prize of $10,000 for hacking a MacBook Air in such a short time.
ISE security researchers, Charlie Miller, Jake Honoroff and Mark Daniel hacked the slimmest notebook on Thursday, which was the second day of the competition.
On the first day participants only attacked on networks of the operating system, in which nobody succeeded. On the second day participants attacked on default client-side applications such as Web browser, e-mail, IM.
Participants had a choice of hacking on various systems like Apple MacBook Air Read more… »
Canvas is the name of this concept laptop computer which was designed by Kyle Cherry. It is designed specifically for designers or artists. The Canvas appears to be about A3 in size and features a navigator which is a 4 way controller to scroll around images, a side bar which contains all the tools bars needed which keeps the main main workspace completely clear, a touch pad which works in a similar way to a Wacom and other handy controls which a designer might need.
The concept idea of the Canvas is to allow users with little or no experience to make a switch from traditional to digital workflows. It will accomplish this by using a familiar interface. Read more… »
Posted on 2008 under Laptops/NoteBooks, Design |
5
Mar
Dell has announced the launch of Latitude XFR D630, a fully ruggedized notebook, in the US market. The new laptop is targeted at the government and commercial customers and delivers durability with high performance.
The XFR D630 laptop is made as per the MIL-STD 810F standards set by Department of Defense. That means the latest notebook is capable of operating in extreme temperatures, moisture and altitude.
“The Latitude XFR D630 represents a tectonic shift towards simplicity in the ruggedized laptop space,” said Brett McAnally, director, Dell Product Group. “We are taking a multi-dimensional approach that Read more… »
Posted on 2008 under Laptops/NoteBooks, Health, Concept |
4
Mar
We get it, you’re not going to quit. So do everyone else at the library a favor and buy MSI’s PR620 laptop with built in “anion” air purifier. According to the unintentionally hilarious post at PCLaunches.com, the laptop releases 550,000 anions (aka negative ions) from its vent, “more than if you were right next to mountains and beaches.” Meanwhile…
The notebook absorbs dust particles in the air to prevent inhaling into human body, eliminating all possible contact to disease. The PR620 also eliminate toxic gases in the air, destroying the “Silent Assisin[sic]”.
The “Smoker-Free Quickly” function apparently clears “smog, dust and second cigarette smoke” in some kind of Read more… »