Sights and sounds from the show floor
There's always something fun to do at Computex. Take these theme cases, for instance, from
Not bad. However, if you want something a little classier you might want to go for these
Admittedly, there aren't a lot of people who need to scan 35 mm film or slides so, traditionally, the cost of doing so would be prohibitive. But, when you get products for under $200 that do the job, you have to give it a second look. The PrimeFilm line of film scanners from PacificImage Eletronics are very cool.
Another in the tradition of cool things is this Internet Video Server VIS-201W from link-server.com. It can take inputs from a wireless camera and serve them over the Internet. I've always wanted to set up a security system on the cheap, and monitor it with my PC. This seems like an interesting way to go.
This wireless mouse from 3G Corp wasn't bad. I've used a couple of wireless pointers before, but this was the first one that I could use comfortably with my left hand (I am right-handed). One reason for wanting something for my left hand is the obvious fatigue factor, but there's the added attraction of being able to lean back in my chair, work my PC with this mouse in my left hand, and have my right hand free for taco eating. That's a challenge that 3G Corp seems to be up for. Just a word of warning, 3G Corp's Web site has the URL