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Monday, July 12, 2010

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IBM Aquastar is a water cooled supercomputer
Verizon and Samsung team up to bring N150 netbook to the masses
Vibrating Seats Alert You Of Nearby Cars
Neckey Multifunctional Laptop Stand
DIY Water Powered Calculator

IBM Aquastar is a water cooled supercomputer

Posted: 11 Jul 2010 05:10 PM PDT

PC modding enthusiasts will know that if they want to overclock their rig to its full potential, there is always the water cooling route to take. After all, stock modification of its clock speed can only go so far before the chip becomes a useless piece of melted silicon, and fans aren’t exactly the best way to keep things running nice and cool no matter how large the blade is. Liquid cooling, on the other hand, helps unlock the full potential of the processor as it pushes everything to the extreme, so it is rather interesting to hear of computing giants IBM come up with the IBM Aquasar which by its name alone, you can tell that it has something to do with water. You’re right – the IBM Aquasar is the first-of-a-kind hot water-cooled supercomputer which is currently seeing action at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Zurich (ETH Zurich).

This uniquely configured Aquasar computer will consume up to 40% less juice compared to a regular air-cooled machine, but thanks to the direct utilization of waste heat in the building’s heating system, it results in an 85% reduction in carbon dioxide emissions. Now how about that when it comes to keeping things nice and green? Imagine if all the supercomputers in this world were to run on such a principle, how different things would be then. At least it shows that nerds go out of their way to keep the world green for the next generation. Apart from that, it will require less powerful air conditioning within the server rook of a networked office building or data center, which will also yield greener results in the long run.

Installed at the Department of Mechanical and Process Engineering at ETH Zurich, the Aquasar comprises of three IBM BladeCenter H chassis with a total of 33 IBM BladeCenter QS22 servers (two IBM PowerXCell 8i Processors each) and nine IBM BladeCenter HS22 servers (two Intel Nehalem EP Processors each). Among them, one chassis is air-cooled while the remainder have micro-channel liquid coolers attached directly to processors and some components within the server which are then cooled with warm water (up to 60C).

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Verizon and Samsung team up to bring N150 netbook to the masses

Posted: 11 Jul 2010 04:25 PM PDT

Both Verizon Wireless and Samsung Electronics have come together this time round, offering a spanking new netbook (all right, so the netbook is not exactly brand new when it comes to a market release, but at least it isn’t pre-loved when yours arrives at the doorstep!) which comes in the form of the Samsung N150, merging a sleek design with a battery life which is able to last up to seven hours. Of course, while there are many places with free Wi-Fi connectivity these days, you would be pleased to know that this version of the Samsung N150 is able to deliver anytime, anywhere mobile broadband network connectivity thanks to the proliferation of Verizon’s network throughout the country.

The Samsung N150 has been ready for order since last week, and underneath the hood you will be able to find a range of specifications and features such as an Intel Atom N450 1.66GHz processor running the proceedings from within, not to mention Windows 7 Starter as the operating system of choice which is more than capable of handling a slew of applications without compromising on performance – at least within the confines of a netbook. We don’t expect you to run AutoCAD on a netbook, you know. There is also the presence of a pre-installed SIM Card that enables access to over 200 countries, where more than 110 of those are connected via 3G speeds so that you don’t have to tear your hair out while waiting on EDGE speeds.

Thanks to its integrated chargeable USB port, you can use the N150’s battery to juice up your range of mobile devices even when it is turned off, making it a whole lot more convenient as there is one less charger for you to tote around where USB devices are concerned. Tipping the scales at a mere 2.73 pounds, you need not worry about whether your shoulder breaking over a long distance flight or route compared to other traditional heavier notebooks. The inclusion of Wi-Fi N connectivity also helps you keep up with the times. There are several Mobile Broadband plans to choose from, ranging from $39.99 to $59.99 for monthly access with limited data, while those who want to take the prepaid route aren’t short of options either.

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Vibrating Seats Alert You Of Nearby Cars

Posted: 11 Jul 2010 02:50 PM PDT

A researcher from Yale University has created car seats that will keep the driver alert and aware of their surroundings. Instead of giving visual alerts it gives ones by touch. It’s an interesting concept that may make you feel like you’re playing a video game, but if it helps then it’s worth a try. Anything is worth cutting down on accidents in an area that is jam packed full of traffic.

It’s done by basically lining the seat with a whole lot of cellphone vibration motors. When a driver comes up from the left, the left of the seat will start to vibrate more and more the closer the car gets. In some ways it seems like it might get a little annoying, but I almost think it’d become just like listening to your turn signal. Eventually you just get used to it.

Source: Switched

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Neckey Multifunctional Laptop Stand

Posted: 11 Jul 2010 02:11 PM PDT

If you’re worried about ergonomics, keeping your laptop cool, plus having it in the perfect position to view the screen, then this laptop stand could be worth investing in. To have a well rounded laptop stand that allows for you to have an easy to use tabletop design isn’t exactly common. Sure, some worry about keeping the laptop cool, but to have all 3 features is a great find.

The design is a patented one that allows a little bit of customization as far as the angles go. The keyboard itself that comes with it can be customized to different languages. If you’re worried about your laptop fitting, it’ll hold sizes from 10 to 14.1 inches. Sadly it looks like you’ll have to contact the company to find out things like availability and the pricing.

Source: TechFresh

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DIY Water Powered Calculator

Posted: 11 Jul 2010 01:32 PM PDT

Instead of purchasing an eco-friendly water powered calculator and tossing out your old one, only for it to slowly rot in a landfill, you could make your own. It seems to be a whole lot more eco-friendly to convert your current items into something eco-friendly rather than replacing the gadgets you already own. Thanks to a tutorial, you could easily make your own earth friendly calculator.

The tools you’ll need include a calculator, carbon or copper rod, a 1 by 1 inch piece of aluminum foil, a small cylindrical container, two 3 inch wires, multipurpose pliers and a glue gun. The materials are pretty basic, nothing you couldn’t get from your local hardware store. I imagine this will work like any other calculator powered by water. You just need to make sure to refill the battery with water when it’s needed.

Source: Instructables

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