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Like the movies we watched as a kid where those super top secret government buildings had those cool doors that could be opened or locked from a computer hundreds of miles away, we can now do the very same thing! CyberLock Flex System Door and I/O module allows you to “access capabilities of the key-centric CyberLock solution to doors: brisk communications, location graphics, access scheduling by the door and person, audit reporting of lock and key activity, email alerts, and more.” In other words, no door will be beyond your control with this solution! CyberLock’s system makes security affordable and accessible for any entity and takes the magic from Hollywood’s movies and puts it on your front door.
CORVALLIS, OREGON, October 4, 2011 — Videx will be showcasing the new CyberLock Flex System™ Door and I/O™ module at the Facility Decisions show in Las Vegas, October 11-12. The Flex Door and I/O module brings all the access capabilities of the key-centric CyberLock solution to doors: brisk communications, location graphics, access scheduling by the door and person, audit reporting of lock and key activity, email alerts, and more.
Behind the scenes is the Flex System Hub. The Hub’s robust structure has built-in communications for interoperating with the CyberLock access management software, Flex System access modules, other Wiegand access devices, and hardwired systems that use the Door and I/O module. Hardwired system hardware and CyberLock hardware can be mixed and matched to create a wholly integrated access control system. A facility can have Door and I/O modules on their exterior doors, CyberLock eCylinders on interior doors and cabinets, and smart padlocks on gated areas—all operating under one powerful, web-based access management software.
The CyberLock Flex System Door and I/O module can also activate a variety of relay-based devices, from electric door strikes to security cameras and safety lights to remote alarms that prompt a security response. In addition, the Door and I/O module can receive input from door sensors, Request to Exit (RTE), and Wiegand™ compatible access devices.
About Videx
Videx designs and manufactures CyberLock and Flex System access control products that are made in the U.S.A. and shipped worldwide directly from their headquarters in Corvallis, Oregon. For information about CyberLock and the Flex System, please contact Videx by phone at 541-738-5500, by fax at 541-738-5501, by email at sales@videx.com, or visit our web site at www.videx.com.
New from the Quirky community comes Ray, a silicone suction cup charger that can attach itself to a window in the direction of the sun or stand up via it’s kick stand. Ray rejuvenates his internal battery to which your USB connected device can suck power from Ray to charge itself. So, instead of waiting for hours for the sun charge your electronic gadget like some other solar powered chargers, you will quickly get power from Ray. Leave Ray in the direction of the sun and come back later to top yourself off. Pretty stinking cool if you ask me! Ray is available for presale in Quirky’s online store for $39.99 (MSRP: $49.99). Get full deets below in the press release.
New York, NY — October 4, 2011 — Today marks the official release of Ray, a community developed solar powered charger for gadgets on the go.
Never go powerless again with Quirky’s new portable charging device. Simply stick Ray’s powerful silicone suction cup in the sun’s direction or use its tilting kickstand on flat surfaces in multiple positions to capture the maximum amount of sunlight. Electronic devices can be plugged into the easily accessible USB port. Ray’s compact battery stores enough energy for a full phone charge, and the LED indicator light keeps you appraised of its status. When you are through getting juiced, simply tuck your USB cords into the kickstand when closed.
Ray is the 137th product designed and developed by the Quirky community since Quirky’s launch on June 2, 2009. Ray is the dream of Quirky community member of Brandon Craven, from Mifflinburg, Pennsylvania and was brought to life on quirky.com with the help of 988 influencers.
Quirky makes invention accessible by partnering with creative people around the world to bring new products to life. This week ends the development phase of Ray, and it is now available for presale in Quirky’s online store for $39.99 (MSRP: $49.99).
You might remember other successful Quirky products including Space Bar, a USB shelf for your computer screen; Pivot Power, a flexible power strip; and the PowerCurl, a cord wrap for Apple’s MagSafe power adapter.
Quirky engages participants to collaborate in every aspect of product creation — from ideation, design, naming, manufacturing, marketing, right on through to sales. Anyone can participate on Quirky.com either by submitting their own product idea for $10, or by voting, rating, and influencing other people’s product ideas. Cooler still, 30¢ of every dollar generated from the direct sale of a Quirky product goes back to these influencers.
Every week, users post ideas on Quirky to be rated by the Quirky community. The community surveys the submissions during a seven-day evaluation period and selects one product to move forward into product development. Quirky’s community then begins weighing in on everything from naming to logo selection to packaging through to prototype.
The final product becomes available for presale in the Quirky online store (quirky.com/products). Once the product hits its presale threshold, credit cards are charged, and the product goes into production and delivery. At this point, 30¢ of every dollar made from the sale of these products goes back to the community. “Community” in this case covers both the ideator as well as all people who voted, commented, and rated the project idea along the way.
Movie makers, get your camera out because Lensbaby has just put together a box set of sorts for your footage creation. This well padded box with cut-outs for each lens places the brand-new Composer Pro PL and the Sweet 35 Optic into box along with nine other lens. Plates, mounts, shades, and manuals all find their way into this well protected case from the Oregon based Lensbaby.
“The more creative tools filmmakers have at their disposal, the more creative their footage,” Says Craig Strong, Lensbaby Co-Founder and President. “The new Composer Pro PL comes loaded with the freedom and versatility of the Lensbaby Optic Swap system and puts a huge range of creative options at the fingertips of filmmakers. We can’t wait to see the unique and powerful footage created by motion picture artists around the world.”
If you’re looking to add some flare to your moving pictures from your picture taking camera, then give the Lensbaby Movie Maker Kit a peek. More deets at the jump below.
Portland, OR –September 22, 2011 – Lensbaby announces today the newest addition to the Lensbaby Creative Effects camera products line-up, the Lensbaby Movie Maker’s Kit featuring the brand-new Composer Pro PL with Sweet 35 Optic, for use on PL mount cameras.
“The more creative tools filmmakers have at their disposal, the more creative their footage,” Says Craig Strong, Lensbaby Co-Founder and President. “The new Composer Pro PL comes loaded with the freedom and versatility of the Lensbaby Optic Swap system and puts a huge range of creative options at the fingertips of filmmakers. We can’t wait to see the unique and powerful footage created by motion picture artists around the world.”
The Lensbaby Movie Maker’s Kit is a complete creative solution for filmmakers looking to add unique effects to their footage, in camera. Conveniently packaged into a rugged Pelican case, the kit contains two Lensbaby lenses for use on PL mount cameras (Muse PL with Double Glass and Composer Pro PL with Sweet 35), as well as one Composer Pro with a Canon mount for use on Canon’s line of DSLRs that shoot video.
This kit also includes a wide range of interchangeable optics and accessories designed to provide the filmmaker limitless aesthetic and creative options at a variety of focal lengths. Now, with the addition of the Composer Pro with Sweet 35 to the Lensbaby PL line-up, filmmakers will have access to the improved metal swivel ball design and refined focus mechanism of the Composer Pro, delivering ultra-smooth focus and tilt control.
Filmmakers can achieve a wide range of effects in-camera with the Movie Maker’s Kit. The Sweet 35, Double Glass, Plastic, and Single Glass optics can be used to create different quality selective focus effects, where one area of the image at a given depth of field is in focus, and other areas at the same depth of field fall away into a beautiful blur. The Fisheye, Soft Focus, and Pinhole/Zone plate Optics allow further in-camera creativity. Visit the Movie Lens page for more information on the complete kit, and to watch sample footage and see a list of award-winning movies and TV shows containing scenes shot with Lensbaby lenses.
Lensbaby PL Kit Contents:
Composer Pro with Double Glass Optic for Canon DLSRs
Composer Pro PL with Sweet 35 Optic
Muse PL with Single Glass Optic
2 Aperture Kits for use with Double Glass, Single Glass, and Plastic Optics
Fisheye Optic
Aperture Kit for Fisheye Optic
Soft Focus Optic
Aperture Kit for Soft Focus Optic
Plastic Optic
Pinhole/Zone Plate
0.42x Super Wide Conversion Lens
Wide Angle/Telephoto Kit
Macro Kit
Step-Up/Shade
Creative Aperture Kit 2
The Lensbaby Movie Maker’s Kit is available now for $2900 (MSRP) from www.lensbaby.com. For more information on the Lensbaby Movie Maker’s Kit or any other Lensbaby products, contact PR representative Jessica Darrican at 305-576-1171 x.16 or Jessica@maxborgesagency.com.
About Lensbaby
Lensbaby is a Portland, Oregon based manufacturer of award-winning Creative Effects SLR camera lenses. Lensbaby was launched in February 2004 by Craig Strong, a professional photographer and the inventor of the patented Lensbaby Creative Effects SLR lens system. Lensbaby sells to photographers all over the world through its website, www.lensbaby.com, by calling 877-536-7222 / 971-223-5662, at tradeshows, in leading photo retailers and through a growing global network of international distributors.
Optoma has squeezed in Texas Instrument’s new nHD DPL chipset to bring 18-lumen and high resolution into a feather light 5-ounce projector that easily fits in your hand. Additionally, the PK120 comes with 2GB of internal memory for storing graphic and video files and allows for further expansion up to 32GB via the microSD slot. The pico projector pushes out 640 x 360 pixels and newly includes 16:9 widescreen aspect ratio. Perfect for movies, photos, and Keynote slide presentations all retailing for $249.
Fremont, Calif. | September 21, 2011 | Optoma®, the world leader in portable, hand-
held projectors, has once again laid down the competitive gauntlet with the all-new
PK120. Incorporating Texas Instrument’s new nHD DLP chipset for higher resolution,
the 18-lumen, 5-ounce, palm-sized projector packs a bounty of features and
improvements, including an all-new file viewer that delivers direct playback of MS Office
and PDF files, movies and photos. And with its 2GB of internal memory and microSD
card slot, which allows for memory expansion up to 32GB, users will have plenty of
storage space for movies, photos, PowerPoint presentations or other work documents.
The PK120 is available now from major retailers at a price of $249.
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“The technology and feature set included in the PK120 push it right to the head of
its class,” said Jon Grodem, Optoma’s senior director of product and marketing. “It’s not only
more powerful and versatile, but it’s also easier to use.”
The use of TI’s new nHD chipset not only increases the PK120’s native resolution to
640 x 360 pixels, but also introduces a 16:9 widescreen aspect ratio, increasing the amount
of information displayed on the image. The new projector also delivers improved clarity of
text or other black content by creating a smoother image than seen in other pixels.
To improve the PK120’s audio capabilities, Optoma has integrated two 0.5-watt
speakers into the projector, plus an audio-out port for connecting to external speakers. A
cable adapter is standard with the PK120 for easy connections to PCs and laptops, and
other cables are available for connecting to iPods, smartphones, digital cameras, or other
devices with video output.
“Customers made it clear that the best way to improve on the Pico concept was to add
convenience and connectivity options, especially VGA,” said Jon Grodem. “The new
improvements make Pico more versatile and more convenient for both personal and business
use. The internal memory can hold thousands of photos or several full-length movies.”
According to Grodem, Optoma also developed a new, more intuitive user interface for
the PK120 which supports PC-Free viewing of Office documents, and adds navigation features
such as zoom and scroll. Another new Pico feature is a dedicated power plug for faster battery
recharging.
The PK120 plays common picture and video formats along with office documents directly
from files stored internally or on microSD cards inserted into the onboard slot. The supported
video formats are H.264 (AVI, MOV, MP4, 3GP), MPEG4 (AVI, MOV, 3GP, WMV), M-JPEG
(AVI, MOV), Xvid (AVI, WMV). Supported picture formats include JPEG and BMP.
The PK120, which measures 4.6” long x 2.4” wide x 0.8” thick, combines Texas
Instruments’ latest DLP technology with the most advanced LED technology to produce an
image with 2000:1 high contrast ratio and enough brightness for users to project images up
to 70” (diagonal). The included, rechargeable, lithium ion battery will power the projector for
up to 90 minutes.
About Optoma Technology, Inc.
Optoma Technology, the number one supplier of DLP® projectors in North and South America, delivers
projectors and related accessories to consumers, businesses and educators, as well as professional
audio/video and Custom Installation channels. Optoma’s product portfolio features multimedia projectors
for mobile or fixed installations, as well as home theaters.
While HTC has been in the news of late concerning Apple and its thinking HTC devices are a bit too much like an iPhone. Well, HTC revealed its Rhyme today in New York City showing off how very un-iPhone it is. Let’s see, the plumb color definitely isn’t iPhone. Uh, the Charm – “an innovative approach for discretely alerting you to incoming calls or messages while the HTC Rhyme is deep in your bag” – can’t be found near an Apple Store. Ya, the Sports Armband is something you can get from someone else but HTC gives your Rhyme the time with its own way to help you stay in shape. All in all, this HTC is a pretty sweet Android-driven smartphone that will excite many people when put on sale this September 29th for $199.
Need more convincing? Read the press release below.
NEW YORK CITY – September 20, 2011 – HTC Corporation, a global designer of mobile devices, today unveiled HTC Rhyme™, a new kind of phone created for people who require advanced features but want a phone that is sleek and fits seamlessly into their lives. The result is the elegant HTC Rhyme that delivers a fresh approach of integrating distinct colors, HTC Sense™ and complementary accessories for a natural personal experience.
“HTC Rhyme represents an entirely new approach, based on recognition that there is a substantial group of consumers who want their phones to be more personal and complimentary to every moment of their day,” said Scott Croyle, vice president of design, HTC Corporation. “HTC Rhyme is focused on delivering this through a fresh new style and experience that includes a family of innovative accessories like the HTC Rhyme Charm and Docking Station that are meant to naturally integrate into people’s lives.”
Sleek, Fresh and Stylish
HTC Rhyme offers a smart, elegant unibody design with every detail carefully crafted to deliver a unique sensory experience. The materials, the curves, and the dimensions are all designed to feel great in your hand, without sacrificing advanced features. HTC Rhyme comes in three colors: Clearwater, Hourglass and Plum, the color Verizon Wireless will be offering in the U.S.
“The HTC Rhyme is an exciting new approach to the mobile lifestyle that integrates hardware, software and accessories in a unique way,” said Marni Walden, vice president and chief marketing officer for Verizon Wireless. “We believe this clean, intuitive experience and signature design is a testament to HTC’s ability to interpret what customers have said they want in a mobile device. We are thrilled to offer the HTC Rhyme exclusively on the nation’s largest, most reliable network.”
HTC Sense
HTC Rhyme is not only defined by its soft, simple design and distinct color scheme but by the refreshed HTC Sense experience. This unique twist on HTC Sense carries over the visual language of the hardware design and includes an all-new home screen that provides a clean and uncluttered way to interact with the essentials. The home screen enables quick, uncluttered previews of your appointments, messages or whatever is important to you. HTC selected custom wallpapers to offer a variety of original art to complement the HTC Rhyme experience.
With a beautiful 3.7-inch WVGA, super LCD display and high-quality stereo sound, HTC Rhyme also offers advanced imaging capabilities that begin with its 5-megapixel camera that includes auto focus, power LED flash and instant shutter for capturing those memorable moments whenever they arrive. In addition, the camera features a number of photo-taking and sharing elements, including face detection, which ensures that friends are always in focus, action burst scene, which automatically takes five consecutive shots of a scene, and panoramic mode, which lets users stitch several photos for those larger-than-life views. The HTC Rhyme’s locked home screen can be customized to display the most important content, making it quick and easy to see social updates, photos, snapping a photo or the weather forecast by simply turning on the display.
HTC Rhyme makes entertainment come to life through HTC Watch, which features a wide selection of movies and TV shows that can be downloaded for instant viewing.
Integrated Accessories
HTC Rhyme’s suite of accessories is designed with the same sensory focus in both function and style. Created to help you experience HTC Rhyme as a natural part of your life, the integrated accessories make your phone more personal than ever before.
· HTC Rhyme Docking Station – The Docking Station simultaneously recharges the phone while turning the Rhyme into an alarm clock and music center so you can wake to your favorite songs played directly from the built-in Bluetooth capable speakers.
· HTC Rhyme Charm – The Charm is an innovative approach for discretely alerting you to incoming calls or messages while the HTC Rhyme is deep in your bag. The Charm is a small light-emitting cube that attaches to the phone by a cord that can dangle from your bag and also be used to quickly pull the phone out of your bag. It also makes it easy to find your phone buried in your cluttered purse or backpack.
· HTC Rhyme Sports Armband – The Sports Armband allows you to work out in style while keeping your apps and music close to you.
· HTC Rhyme Tangle Free Headphones – The Tangle Free Headphones take the hassle out of listening to your favorite music.
· HTC Rhyme Bluetooth® Headset – The wireless headset follows the same design cues as the phone itself and enables for easy hands free use.
· HTC Rhyme Bluetooth® Car Speaker – The wireless speaker clips onto sun visor in your car for easy and safe driving.
Availability
HTC Rhyme will be available in the coming weeks in the United States, exclusively with Verizon Wireless, and across Europe, Middle East, Africa and Asia-Pacific in October. In the U.S., the Docking Station, Tangle Free Headphones and Charm will be included in the box.
About HTC
HTC Corporation (HTC) is one of the fastest growing companies in the mobile phone industry. By putting people at the center of everything it does, HTC creates innovative devices that better serve the lives and needs of individuals. The company is listed on the Taiwan Stock Exchange under ticker 2498. For more information about HTC, please visit www.htc.com.
If you’re looking for a quick and efficient way to scan barcodes and you have a smartphone or iPad, then you’ll want to give the KoamTac sled a look over. Made for iPhone, iPad, Android, and Blackberry (did we forget that in the heading?), the KDC400 supports both 1D and 2D barcodes as well as triple and Japan dual header MSR. If you know what all this means, then you’ll want to read the press release for the full 411.
Princeton, NJ, September 20, 2011 – KoamTac, Inc. announced today the release of the KDC400 product suite of Barcode and MSR sleds for Smartphones and Pads. The KDC400 Barcode and MSR base system with custom rugged cases for Smartphones and Pads provide the most powerful and cost effective industrial PDA and tablet solution.
“Traditional industrial PDA and tablets reply on old operating systems and seem unable to catch up with the latest mobile OS revolutions such as the Google Android, RIM Blackberry, Apple iPhone iOS and Microsoft Windows. Many users are very frustrated using expensive but slow traditional industrial PDA and tablets at work, while enjoying inexpensive but fast Smartphones and Pads in their personal daily lives”, said Dr. Hanjin Lee, CEO and founder of KoamTac, Inc. “KDC400 supports virtually all major Smartphones and Pads in the market, thereby reducing support and maintenance issues for mixed estates of mobile devices. We are proud to offer the only universal barcode and MSR sled in the market enabling customers to protect their investment in KDC400. Users can change their Smartphone by simply replacing the custom Smartphone case without modifying the Barcode and MSR base system. We believe this is a strong endorsement of flexibility and functionality of KoamTac’s offerings.”
KDC400 supports both 1D and 2D barcodes as well as triple and Japan dual header MSR. KDC410 is 1D Barcode sled, KDC415 is 1D and MSR sled, KDC420 is 2D Barcode sled, KDC425 is 2D and MSR sled and KDC430 is MSR sled. Samsung Galaxy SII and Apple iPhone4 cases are now available and more custom Smartphone and Pads cases will be available in the future.
KDC100/200/250/300 Bluetooth barcode scanners are designed specifically for use with Smart Phones and Pads. KoamTac’s KDC series offers enterprises the opportunity to add professional barcode scanning to their mobile workers’ handset of choice in many industries including: transportation, field service, retail and healthcare. Given its ultra small size and light weight, many customers attach the KDC unit to their body using our convenient retractable lanyard. An optional glove with a built-in trigger button provides the lightest and the most economical wearable barcode scanning configuration. Custom Smartphone cases for KDC400 would be also available for KDC100/200/250/300 models.
About KoamTac, Inc.
KoamTac is the Innovator of the KDC Data Companion for adding Professional Barcode Scanning and Magnetic Stripe Reading to Smartphones & Pads. KoamTac’s products are the world’s smallest and lightest barcode terminals and universal sled on the market supporting 1D/2D barcodes, Triple and Japan dual header MSR, V2.1+EDR Class 2 Bluetooth, 1″ OLED display, rechargeable battery, and 4MB of memory for storing 100,000+ product records in traditional batch data collection applications. Bundled KTSync® keyboard wedge and application generation software enables barcode scanning integration without modification to most line-of-business applications. For additional information, contact us at www.koamtac.com.
We told you about the Zero1.tv universal remote control for your iPhone and iPod touch a couple of weeks ago. Now you can save 30% off of the MSRP and grab one of yours for $70. Here’s more deets on that device.
Press Release
Zero1.tv has lowered the price of its popular VooMote One to $69.99 to better accommodate its customers. In light of the next Zero1.tv remote control solution being released in the coming months, the VooMote One will now be offered at this competitively priced MSRP. The VooMote One is now available for about 30% less than its original MSRP at a number of retailers including BestBuy.com, Buy.com and BrandsMart.
VooMote One Features:
Transforms your iPhone/iPod touch into a universal remote control
Provides full control of household devices including TV’s, DVD players and stereo systems
Simple setup: Download free app, no PC necessary
Can be used with thousands of electronic devices
Open casting design allows access to all iPhone/iPod touch buttons
One View feature allows you to view all important controls on one touch screen
Room Control feature groups all of your devices by location such as kitchen, living room, etc.
How much?: 69.99
Available Now @: www.zero1.tv
Universal Remotes are becoming big on the iPhone and now another has made an appearance from today’s IFA show in Berlin. Zero.tv attempts to set itself apart from the others with a smaller remote that is the size of a paper clip and light as a feather. Added bonus is you can grab color matching cases magnifying the coolness. Like other universal remotes, Zero1.tv allows you to fully customize the layout and it works with virtually any A/V device on the planet. You can put your various devices into categories removing any clutter from the interface. But, making the VooMote Zapper stand out is its included TV Guide that puts current and upcoming shows right their at your finger tips. Tap something of interest and your VooMote Zapper instructs your tuner to go to the selected channel. Nice!
Press Release
Zero1.tv, leading provider of user interfaces for home entertainment solutions, reveals its new ground-breaking solution, VooMote Zapper, at the IFA show in Berlin today. This device, like the VooMote One, effortlessly converts your iOS device into an impressively smart universal remote that controls virtually all of your A/V gear and allows you to conveniently find your favorite TV shows.
This next generation remote control is designed to be light-weight and convenient, for maximum pocket-ability and ease of use. It is as small as a paperclip and easily plugs into the 30-pin connector on your iOS device. Once you download the free app you have full control over hundreds of thousands of electronic devices. This intuitive set up means no manuals, websites cords or PCs are necessary. With the VooMote Zaper, you have the ability to control almost any A/V device in just seconds.
The VooMote Zapper is also iDevice agnostic, making it incredibly versatile and mobile. The app itself is fully customizable, allowing you to optimize the layout of your remote. Users can also utilize the Edit Mode to create macros that execute functions with one touch. This tailor-made touch screen will create a user interface that is optimized just for you. The Room Control and One View features made popular by the VooMote One are also found in VooMote Zapper, meaning you can categorize your infrared devices by room location and also control multiple devices with the touch of a button on your touch screen.
Another attribute that sets the VooMote Zapper apart is the TV Guide feature. The innovative TV guide depicts your programming graphically for an enjoyable view of your favorite shows schedules. You can navigate to find TV shows on you iPad, and enjoy the luxury of its grander sized display screen for optimal guide viewing.
“We are constantly focusing on offering customers worldwide the next best thing in remote control solutions, said Alex Gruber, CEO, Zero1.tv. “We pride ourselves on developing products that are simple, user friendly, and cater to the household tech demands of this generation. The VooMote Zapper is the remote control of the future and we are thrilled to be unveiling such a novel product at this year’s IFA show.”
The VooMote Zapper dongle is also available in eleven bold smart cover color options and includes matching cases to compliment anyone’s style.
The VooMote Zapper will be available this Fall at www.zero1.tv and other select international retailers to be announced soon. The VooMote Zapper app will be available to downloaded soon for free at the iTunes® store.
It’s official, folks, and Guinness World Records has given the stamp of World’s Toughest Phone to the Sonim XP3300. How tough is it you ask? Well it can withstand a drop of 25 meter onto concrete and still allow you to call mom after. That blows away the previous winner who only could handle a mere 3.25 meters. What a girly phone that was.
Sonsim went beyond the drop test and submerged it in water, anti-freeze – yes, anti-freeze! – ran over by bikes and cars and a bunch of other crazy stuff!
If you’re in an industry that requires toughness or your just a clutch with technology, this may be your next phone!
Press Release
The Sonim XP3300 Force is officially the ‘World’s Toughest Phone’ – securing its entry into the Guinness World Records™ hall of fame: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YFLIzzO_-5c. The ultra-rugged phone survived an extreme drop test from a remarkable 25 metres onto concrete without operational damage – a drop higher than a twelve-story building.
To fulfill the strict requirements, the record attempt was witnessed by independent judges from Guinness World Records™, who tested the phone to confirm it was still working following the drop, beating the previous World Record of 3.25m held by the 2008 JCB Toughphone.
Bob Plaschke, CEO, Sonim Technologies comments, “We wanted to stamp Sonim’s name on the World Record, confirming that the Sonim XP3300 Force is the toughest phone in the world. Most mobile phones are drop-tested to a metre, which just isn’t enough in extreme environments such as construction sites, oil rigs or in the forest.”
Plaschke continues, “Establishing the Guinness World Record for highest mobile phone drop assures remote and tough workers that their Sonim phone is ‘fit for purpose’ and can withstand the daily knocks, drops and tumbles.”
The Sonim XP3300 Force is an ultra rugged handset that goes beyond Milspec. It has been tested against Sonim’s RPS standards and dragged behind boats and quad bikes, driven over by cars, immersed in ice and concrete, sandblasted and submerged – and still lived to tell the tale:
· Submerging it in an Antifreeze Mixture
· Will it Blend?
· Journey in Concrete
Certified against dust, dirt and shock as well as being fully water-resistant up to 2 metres, Sonim phones are ideal for the toughest environments and applications.
This almost reminds me of Ghostbusters and its difficult to believe “toys” they carried to capture ghosts. Well, it’s true, like Ghostbusters, this unbelievable device does what it claims, it detects radiation.
Now don’t think it’s a toy because it certainly isn’t priced as one at $329.99. The detector which plugs into the iPod or iPhones Dock Connector works with the free app to calculate an amount of radiation above 60keV accurate to within 5%, plus or minus. An easy to read gauge on the app identifies bad things are a mist in the red with it’s all cool in the green.
If the price puts you off, know this. Devices this size cost much more from the competition and $10 of your purchase will go to those aiding those that were affected by the Tohoku Earthquake and Tsunami up to $1 million.
Press Release
Scosche Industries, award-winning innovator of consumer technology, is excited to announce the RDTX-PRO radiation detector and app for iPhone and iPod touch. The radiation detector requires no calibration and allows users to accurately detect gamma radiation above 60keV within +/- 5% accuracy. The device attaches to an iPhone or iPod touch via the dock connection and is extremely compact for ease of use. It can also be used as a radiation alarm independently from the iOS device. When being used as a standalone alarm the RDTX-PRO runs on one AA battery and provides up to 96 hour of radiation detection.
“I was extremely impressed with the accuracy and performance of the RDTX-PRO from Scosche,” said Julius James, Radiation Specialist of Fluke Global Calibration Laboratories. “The detector is as accurate as units that cost significantly more and is much smaller in size.”
After connecting the Scosche RDTX-PRO with an iPhone or iPod touch users are prompted to download the free accompanying radTEST app. The app offers a consumer friendly meter display that shows radiation levels as safe (green), elevated (yellow) or dangerous (red). For the advanced user the digital display mode can be used to determine exact radiation levels. Users can also share their results using Facebook, Twitter and Google Maps.
The Scosche RDTX-PRO retail for $329.99 and will be available in September from Synexx in Tokyo Japan. $10 of each unit sold will be donated to a group of charities with a goal of reaching 1 million dollars within two years. The charities include the Bikki Children’s Fund, Samaritan’s Purse, All Hands Volunteers, and others committed to aiding those that were affected by the Tohoku Earthquake and Tsunami.